Obituaries of DECEMBER 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 Lisa Venoasen Lisa Kay Falgout Venoasen, 42, a native of Houma and resident of Katy, Texas, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2002. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Berean Baptist Church in Houston, with burial in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Todd Venoasen: two sons, Jacob Graefe and John Joseph Falgout; one daughter-in-law, Johanna Falgout; one sister, Kim Thompson and husband, Roger; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Patrick and Elsie Ann Dishman Falgout. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wornie Bailey Wornie Bailey, 86, a native of Magoffin County, Kentucky, and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 23, 2002. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lockport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, Lonnie Wireman Bailey; sons, Grover, Beacher and Homer Bailey; daughters, Jolene B. Walker and Pauline B. Crawley; daughters-in- law, Marilyn, Geraldine and Linda Bailey; foster daughter, Patricia Spradlin Blanchard; brother, Ramey Bailey; sisters, Christine Emmons, Josephine Bailey, Ida Fraley, Mertle Emmons and Dolly Wireman; 17 grandchildren and 33 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Emma Joseph Bailey; son, Henry Bailey; foster son, Charles Spradlin; brothers, Leonard, Jessie Willard and Junior Bailey, sisters, Lillie B. Workman, Betty B. Conley, Lola B. Miller and Irene Conley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Andrew Martinolich Andrew Richard Martinolich, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jefferson, died at 9:50 p.m. Nov. 26, 2002. Burial was at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum in Metairie. He is survived by his sons, Mark A. and Kevin D. Martinolich; daughters, Mona M. Ellender, Linda M. Betancourt and Sandra M. Kennedy; brothers, Nick, Johnny and Joe Martinolich; and nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Theriot Martinolich; and brother, Octave Martinolich. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gloria Bennett Gloria A Bennett, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Bennett of Thibodaux: daughter, Melissa Ayrow of Napoleonville; brothers, Hasker Jr. and Louis Ayrow of Thibodaux, June Ayrow of Port Arthur, Texas, and Layant Ayrow of Jackson, Miss.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Hasker Sr. and Florence Ayrow; son, Nathan Ayrow; sister, Denise Ayrow; and brother, Gilbert Banks. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patrick Earnest Patrick Earnest, 36, a native of Moline, Ill., and resident of Houma, died Nov. 27, 2002. He is survived by his parents, Janice and Ed Earnest; brothers, David and Samuel Staub; and sisters, Debra Earney and Madora Staub. He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Staub; and brother, Gary Staub. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sylvester Burke Sylvester "Jim" Burke, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Pearl H. Johnson and Irene Harvey of Thibodaux; stepsons, Edward III and James Harvey Sr., both of Thibodaux; sister, Gertrude Burke Thomas of Houma; 21 step- grandchildren, 36 step-great-grandchildren, and nine step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ellen Francis Burke; stepdaughter, Audrey H. Johnson; and sisters Lillie Broomfield and Daisy Delores Burke; and one step-great-great-granddaughter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mercedes Williams Mercedes Mitchell Williams, 77, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Nov. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Cornelius Williams Sr.; daughters, Betty Bailey, Letty Parker and Cynthia M. Williams; sons, Cornelius Jr., Vincent, Stanley and Rodney Williams; sister, Enola Morris; brother, Charles Mitchell; 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Sadie Oliver Mitchell; one sister; four brothers; and one grandson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Boudreaux Michael L Boudreaux, 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:55 p.m. Dec. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews. 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, Pam B. Boudreaux; son, Lonnie Boudreaux; daughter, Melissa Thomas; daughter-in-law, Diane Boudreaux; son-in-law, Damion Thomas; brothers, Irvin "Bobby" Jr. and Rudy Boudreaux; sister, Marion Alcantara; and grandchildren, Jacob Boudreaux and Derek Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Sr. and Lucille Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julienne Dardar Julienne Ozea Billiot Dardar, 75, a native of Pointe aux Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 1, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church with burial at Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Theo Dardar of Montegut; sons, Eulbert Dardar of Bourg and Gilbert Dardar of Pointe aux Chenes; daughters, Evelin Verdin of Pointe aux Chenes, Geraldine Dufrene of Lafitte and Brenda Solet of Gretna; two brothers, seven sisters, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelie Billiot and Louise Billiot; and sons. Robert and Hebert Dardar. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jaedee Landry Jaedee Joseph Landry, 77, a native of Chackbay and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Chapel, with burial at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw. He is survived by his wife, Florence Tabor Landry; mother, Viola Legedre Landry; sons, Malcom and Charles Landry; daughters, Geraldine LaGraize, Lois Dugas, Melinda Waguespack and Melissa Rose; brothers, Eric, Valey, Wilson "June" Jr. and Leo Landry; sister, Una Landry Rodrigue; 12 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Landry Sr.; sister, Rena Landry Rodrigue; and one grandchild. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and an usher and grounds keeper at St. James Chapel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Giroir Doris Marie Pertuit Giroir, 62, a native of Raceland and resident, of Schriever, died at 3:08 a.m. Dec. 1, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at SL Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, John P. and James P. Giroir; daughter-in-law, Cindy Dantin Giroir; sister, Marlene P. Raidl; and grandson, Lee Dantin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Joseph Giroir; parents, Freddie John and Beulah Marie Foret Pertuit; and brother, Melvin Pertuit. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Wemple Robert "Mack" M. Wemple, 84, of Hattiesburg, Miss., and former longtime resident of Thibodaux and Shreveport, died Dec. 1, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery in Grangeville. He is survived by his daughters, Anne W. Cutcher of Shreveport and Robin W. Berteau of Hattiesburg, Miss.; brothers, Philip Wemple of Cheneyville and David Wemple of Miami Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelvn Wade Wemple. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Gauthreaux Marie Boudreaux Gauthreaux, 90, a native and resident of Labaideville, died at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Therese G. Percle and Rose G. Tabor; brother, John Boudreaux; sisters, Rita Wiggins and Althea Clement; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; eight step- grandchildren and numerous step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gauthreaux Sr.; parents, Leo and Cordelia Guillot Boudreaux; son, Albert Gauthreaux Jr.; stepdaughters, Hazel G. Barrilleaux, Gladys G. Melancon, Mildred G. Bearry and Mable G. Barrilleaux; half-brothers, Adam and Henry Boudreaux; half-sisters, Evelia B. Ledet and Lucille B. Dantin; and sisters, Josephine Himel and Beulah Marcel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thelma Benoit Thelma Bourg Benoit, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 2. 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons; Harold, Dennis. Ray and Howard Benoit: brothers, Carol. Munson and Horace Bourg; sister. Irene Bertrand; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Joseph Benoit; parents, Ursin and Celestine Gauthreaux Bourg; son, Andrew Benoit; daughter, Elma Benoit; and brother, Russell Bourg. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marguerite Dugas Marguerita C. Dugas, 79, a native of Oakley Plantation and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:53 p.m. Dec. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Floyd J. Dugas; daughters, Janet D. Bourg; son-in-law, Raymond J. Bourg; sisters, Emily Fertitta, Violet Ross and Sophie Arcement, all of Labadieville; granddaughter, Darlene Boudreaux of Napoleonville; and great-grandchildren, Mark and Brodie Thibaut of Napoleonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip G. and Sophie T. Cancienne; brother, Lloyd Cancienne; and sister, Hazel Ussery of Sl'dell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Hammond Albert "Pops" Hammond, 91, a native of Gray and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. A religious service will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his sons, Michael Scott of Thibodaux, Raymond Leggett and Joseph Davis of Houston, Texas, Daniel Davis of Baton Rouge and Howard, Anthony and Kenneth Davis, all of Raceland; daughters, Betty Huggins of Conyers, Ga. and Ruby, Sonia, and Brenda Davis, all of Raceland; sister, Zanobia Barrow of Gray; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Hammond; parents, Dick and Laura Hammond; lifelong companion, Dorothy Davis; three brothers and ten sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Evers Betty Maxine Evers, 77, a native of Haynesville and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:28 p.m. Dec. 2, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her son, Charles "Eddie" Evers; daughter, Donna Evers Eymard; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Ollie Mae Cope Newell; and brother, Ray Edward Newell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jelubhai Hajari Jelubhai C. Hajari, 80, a native of India and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Dec. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He will be cremated. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shelby Cadiere Shelby "Capt. Nemo," "Shuggy," "Bubba" Cadiere, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 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 Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Mae DeHart Cadiere; sons, Shelby Jr., Barry, Floyd, Terry, Lance and Chad Cadiere; daughters, Lisa Pitre, Sally Brasseaux and Crystal Serigny; brother, Joseph Cadiere; sisters, Odile Babin and Shirley Babineaux; 10 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Joseph and Jennie Marie Pitre Cadiere; brothers, Harris and Wilbert Cadiere; and sisters, Leola Babin, Viola Lirette and Maria Cadiere. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wimmer Fisher Wimmer "Mickey" B. Fisher, 74, a native and resident of Raceland died at 6:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She is survived by a son, Gary W. Bauldin Sr.; daughter, Linda B. Orgeron; brother, Charlie Folse; sisters, Eula Gierlinski, Thelma Minick and Betty Gervais; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L Fisher; parents, Albert and Judith Gaudet Folse; brother, Jackson Folse; and sisters, Enit Delahoussaye and Louise Porche ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman Naccio Sr. Norman J. Naccio Sr., 70, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 3, 20 02. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. 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, Josephine Ellen Parfait Naccio; sons, Norman Jr., Andrew, Ricky, Rodney and Chad Naccio; daughters, Gayle N. Daigle, Cheryl N. Burgett, Norma Jean N. Ramey, Barbara Naccio, Rene N. Garcia and Debbie N. Morato; brother, Philocles Naccio; sisters, Amy Mae N. Billiot, Marie N. Boudreaux, Antoinette N. Carries, Eleanor N. Jelks and Jeanne N. Deshazo; 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Baptiste and Victoria Billiot Naccio; daughter, Tammy Naccio; brothers, Anthony and John Naccio; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman Naccio Sr. Norman J. Naccio Sr., 70, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Holy 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 wife, Josephine Ellen Parfait Naccio; sons, Norman Jr., Andrew, Ricky, Rodney and Chad Naccio; daughters, Gayle N. Daigle, Cheryl N. Burgett, Norma Jean N. Ramey, Barbara Naccio, Rene N. Garcia and Debbie N. Morato; brother, Philocles Naccio; sisters, Amy Mae N. Billiot, Marie N. Boudreaux, Antoinette N. Carnes, Eleanor N. Jelks and Jeanne N. Deshazo; 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Baptiste and Victoria Billiot Naccio; daughter, Tammy Naccio; brothers, Anthony and John Naccio; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vivian Danos Vivian Gautreaux Danos, 78, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. 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 husband, Wilson Danos; son, Dr. William "Bill" Danos; brother, Richard Gautreaux; sister, Evelyn G. Chauvin; and grandchildren, Nicole, Jason and Krista Danos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence C. and Adine Hernandez Gautreaux; brother, Clarence J. Gautreaux; and sister, Josephine Gautreaux. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmie Guidry Jimmie J. Guidry, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:55 a.m. Dec. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gerline Borne Guidry; sons, Larry, Dennis and Michael Guidry; stepsons, Jeffery and Samuel Terrebonne; daughters, Jo Ann LeBlanc, Peggy Curole and Donna Rigoud; stepdaughters, Ida Mae Loveless, Rosalie Alexander and Lola Griffin; brothers, Allen and Jerry Guidry; sisters, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis; 16 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; son, Johnny Guidry; brother, Dudley Guidry; and sisters, Judy Melancon, Alice Cheramie and Bertha Terrebonne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florence Constant Florence Ledet Constant, 94, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Choupic, died at 8:20 p.m. Dec. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church Monday, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Marlene C. Gravois and Myrtle C. Steib; sons- in-law, Francis J. Gravois and Paul Steib; sisters, Gladys L. Navarre and Celine L Musgrove; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theo Constant; parents, Ozemie and Louise Ledet; granddaughter, Cheryl Steib; brothers, Raoul and Alcide Ledet; and sisters, Annette L Waguespack, Beatrice L. Pheiffer and Louisiana L Bassett. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shelia Dufrene Shelia Loupe Dufrene, 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Dec. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 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 the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by her step-father, Clarence "Ralph" Breaux; son, Jonathan Dufrene; daughters, Regina and Hannah Dufrene; brothers, Teddy Loupe and Gene Breaux; sister, Brenda Breaux; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Theresa Billiot Loupe. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angelina Falgoust Angelina "Taunt Na Na" Chenier Falgoust, 88, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at noon today at the church, with burial in the church -cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. She was preceded in death by her; husband, Louis Falgoust; her parents, Augusta Oubre Chenier and Amadeus Chenier; two brothers, Elphege and Antoine; and five sisters, Aggie, Emma, Odile, Irma and Antonitte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Garret LeBoeuf Garret LeBoeuf, 30, a native and resident of Chauvin died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 5, 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. He is survived by his companion, Danita Rodrigue; parents, Gary J. and Evelyn Hebert LeBoeuf; son, Dylan Michael LeBoeuf; and brother, Travis LeBouef. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel St. Pierre Hazel Musgrave St. Pierre, 81, a native of Salem, Mo., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Dec. 5, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Sandra Schoen Akins, Sharon Schoen Knecht, Judy Schoen Galliano and Diane Schoen Ferguson; seven grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford "Cliff St. Pierre and parents, Irbe Musgrave and Ercie Brown Kampmeyer. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dave Stevenson Sr. Dave Stevenson Sr., 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:55 a.m. Dec. 5, 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 St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. 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, Frances M. Stevenson; mother, Mary Smith; sons, Dave Stevenson Jr., Kevin Ricks Stevenson; daughters, Betty Jean Trench, Joyce Marie Frazier, Mary Etta Robertson, Lynn Onwusa, Lisa Marie Watkins and Monica Brown; brother, James Smith; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, the Rev. and Mrs. John Stevenson; and son, Brad David Stevenson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kelly Talbot Kelly J. Talbot, 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:22 a.m. Dec. 5, 2002. Visitation wi ll be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Larry and Ronald Talbot of Labadieville; daughters, Antoinette T. LeBlanc of Napoleonville, Jeannette M. Talbot of Bayou Blue and Mary Jane LeBlanc of Thibodaux; sister, Solange Talbot Boudreaux; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Landry Talbot; parents, Rodolph J. and Antoinette Richard Talbot; brothers, Abby, Elvest, Claude and Dewey Talbot; and sisters, Annie Thibodeaux and Lucy Talbot LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myron Chauvin Myron "Moe" William Chauvin, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:36 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 lo 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to service time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Julie Bienvenu Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Ron A. Chauvin of Baton Rouge and Art C. Chauvin and wife, Sharon, of Houma; two daughters, Lisa Chauvin Mongrue and husband, Roy, of Baton Rouge and Maria Chauvin Hebert and husband, Tommy, of Houma; one brother, Frank Chauvin of Slidell; one sister, Emma C. Coltrell of Covington; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Victorine Chauvin; and one sister, Shirley Chauvin Breaux. He was a retired educator with 26 years of service with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He served as headmaster of St. Matthew's Episcopal School and served as President of East Houma Businessmen's Association, President and Lt. Governor Civitan Club, Chairman of Houma Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, a Nicholls State University Graduate Hall of Fame member, a member of Terrebonne Parish Police Jury from 1976-80 and a member of Diocesan School Board of Houma/Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hayes Arceneaux Sr. Hayes Arceneaux Sr., 76, a native of Delta Farms in Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church 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, Doris Tabor Arceneaux of Thibodaux; son, Hayes Arceneaux Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter, Lorraine Chamberlain of Thibodaux; brothers, Ronnie and Raymond Arceneaux of Greenville, S.C.; sister, Betty Leonard of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Agnes Barrious Arcenaux; and sister, Thelma Antonivich. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myron Chauvin Myron "Moe" William Chauvin, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:36 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 lo 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to service time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Julie Bienvenu Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Ron A. Chauvin of Baton Rouge and Art C. Chauvin and wife, Sharon, of Houma; two daughters, Lisa Chauvin Mongrue and husband, Roy, of Baton Rouge and Maria Chauvin Hebert and husband, Tommy, of Houma; one brother, Frank Chauvin of Slidell; one sister, Emma C. Coltrell of Covington; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur E. and Victorine Chauvin; and one sister, Shirley Chauvin Breaux. He was a retired educator with 26 years of service with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He served as headmaster of St. Matthew's Episcopal School and served as President of East Houma Businessmen's Association, President and Lt. Governor Civitan Club, Chairman of Houma Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, a Nicholls State University Graduate Hall of Fame member, a member of Terrebonne Parish Police Jury from 1976-80 and a member of Diocesan School Board of Houma/Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clovis Curole Jr. Clovis Lee Curole Jr., 63, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 12:55 p.m. Dec. 6, 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 in Galliano. He is survived by his son, Clint Curole; brothers, Leroy and Paul Curole; sister, Eva Dupre; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Marie Curole; parents, Clovis and Lucille Fonseca Curole; brother, Sergent Curole; and sisters, Mary Jean Guidry and Beatrice Bradberry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rufus LeBoeuf Rufus A. LeBoeuf, 77, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died Dec. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at the church, followed by burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Orgeron LeBoeuf; sons, Robert A. LeBoeuf and his wife Judith Daries of Mandeville, and Michael A. LeBoeuf and wife Marjorie "Susie" Golson of Little Rock, Ark.; daughters, Beryl LeBoeuf Thibodeaux of Houma, and Peggy LeBoeuf Marcel and husband Gilbert "GG" Marcel of Houma; grandchildren, Robyn LeBoeuf of Gainesville, Fla., Jennifer LeBoeuf of Little Rock, Tyler Thibodeaux of Houma and Ashlie and Gibb Marcel of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman LeBoeuf Sr. and Corina Thibodeaux LeBoeuf; and brothers, Jules, Floyd, and Herman LeBoeuf Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Viteaux Harold Joseph Viteaux (Vito), 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Dec. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Family Liberty Church in Houma. A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his brothers, Reynold, Larry, Anthony and Johnny Viteaux (Vito); and sisters, Cecile Ledet and Helen Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Authur and Leona Ledet Vito; brothers, Wilton and Jerry Vito; and sisters, Lorraine Authement and Dorothy Vito. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Martin Sr. John "Roy" L Martin Sr., 65, a native and resident of Golden Meadow died at 3:20 p.m. Dec. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Leola "Lee" Gisclair Martin; son, Todd M. Martin; daughter, Allison Rankin; brother, James Martin; sister, Mary St. Germain; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel "Manou" and Mary Hodge Martin; and son, John Leroy Martin Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alan Alleman Alan Charles Alleman, 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue died Dec. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Lirette Benoit of Gonzales; brothers, Robert, Clarence Jr., and Tony Benoit, Alton and Danny Alleman; and sisters, Theresa Lirette and Wanda Vedros. He was preceded in death by his father, Irby Alleman; brother, Christopher Benoit; and sister, Virgie Alleman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ray Meade Ray A Meade, 35, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:35 p.m. Dec. 7, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Royal Meade Sr. of Houma and Elouise Meade of Raceland; stepson, Treyvoine Williams of Houma; daughters, Raynell Joseph of Tulsa, Okla., and De'Shell Burdis of Thibodaux; sister, Amanda Denise Baloney of Raceland; brothers, Royal Meade Jr. of Lockport, Rennard Meade of Hahnville and Reginald Meade Sr. of West Marrero; and grandmother, Marjorie Bradley of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly M. Meade; and grandparents, the Rev. Thomas Bradley and Samuel and Lizzie Charles. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Merrell Chauvin Merrell Elaine Tucker Chauvin, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died Dec. 7, 2002. A private memorial service will be held. She is survived by her daughters, Merrell Authement and Stephanie Mayer; sons, Charles David, Tucker and Stephan A. Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Chauvin; parents, Alvin Sr. and Daisy Whitney Tucker; brothers, Alvin "Sonny" Jr. and Leonard Tucker. She and her husband established and managed Chauvin Real Estate Agency and Houma Credit Bureau Inc. until their retirement. She was a past member of Country Acres Garden Club and a volunteer at Southdown Museum. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence Dugas Sr. Lawrence Joseph Dugas Sr., 76, a native of Marrero and resident of Gray, died at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 8, 2002 Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Pitre Dugas of Gray; sons, Lawrence J. Jr., Dwayne P. and Don Dugas; daughters, Marlina Kelly, Lydia Dugas, Sharon Boudreaux, Melissa Dugas and Norreen Fry; brothers, Wilson Jr., Allen, Eugene and Roland Dugas: sisters, Ollie Fanguy, Carmen Bussey and Dllian Dugas; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Joseph Sr. and Carmen Porrier Dugas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Catherine Lombas Catherine Danos Lombas, 56, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Lombas Sr.; sons, Wayne, James A Jr. and Aubrey Lombas; sisters, Laura Stout and Bridget Duhon; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Velma Plaisnnce Danos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy LeBlanc Roy Joseph LeBlanc, 77, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Schriever, died at 9 a.m. Dec. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Cavalier LeBlanc; sons, Ronald P. and Rodney A. LeBlanc; daughters, Theresa Gold, Nancy Stewart Sheets, Susan Tabor and Wanda Guidry, sisters, Marie Louise LeBlanc, Mary Lee Hebert, Shirley Boudreaux and Mercedes Marquette; 26 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Pop" and Josephine "Mom Joe" Terrebonne LeBlanc; son, Richard J. LeBlanc; brothers, Leonce and Samuel LeBlanc; and sister, Elise Ourso. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Vedros Lloyd P. Vedros, 70, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Aucoin Vedros; sons, Mitchelle and Ralph Vedros; daughter, Nancy Vedros Adams; sister, Golden Leboeuf; and grandchildren, Megan and Amber Vedros and Dixie and Hope Billiot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Vedros and Anastasie Labiche Vedros; brothers, Jimmy, Clarance, Charlie, Labiche, Patrick and Henry; and sisters, Marie, June, Nobie and Vivian. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Robichaux Leroy Luke Robichaux, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 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 St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his daughters, Caroliyn Bonnette and Rouanne LeBlanc; sister, Corine Elfert; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Callahan Robichaux; parents, Odrise and Azema Foret Robichaux; brothers, Ivy, Hubert, Willy, Junis and Johnny Robichaux; and sisters, Eloise Borne, Irene Bourgeois, Esma Arceneaux, Annie Arceneaux and Edna Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Authement Sr. Raymond Joseph Authement Sr., 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 lo 10 a.m. Wednesday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann LeBouef Authement; sons, Raymond "R.J." Authment Jr. and Anthony "Tony" Authement; brothers Edward, Ronald, Jeffery and Allen Authement; sisters, Agnus Authement, Judy Vito and Mary Jean Authement; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmond J. Authement; and brother, Edward Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Breaux Margaret Marie Triche Dupre Breaux, 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7:22 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her second husband, Alvin J. Breaux Sr. of Houma; son, Woodrow "Woody" Dupre Jr.; daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas, Nev. and Gwendolyn Sachar of Easley, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow Dupre Sr.; and parents, Paul and Bella Kern Triche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Cheramie Albert E. Cheramie, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 a.m. Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Pierce Cheramie; daughters, Lois C. Doucet, Claudette Cheramie and Patty Boquet; sisters, Beulah Toups and Edith Kieffe; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Josephine Savoie Cheramie; brother, Widman Cheramie; and sister, Zoe Cheramie. ======== ================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Danos Betty Bouvier Danos, 71, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. 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. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her son, Darryl "Poncho" Danos; daughter, Ginny Landry; sisters, Essie Ougel and Beverly Pitre; three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilman "Blackie" Danos; parents, Vorris and Clairise Cheramie Bouvier; and brother, Nursey Bouvier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Fernand Melancon Sr. Fernand Joseph Melancon Sr., 85, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Verna Naquin Braud Melancon; daughters, Wanda Lasseigne and Dolores Guidry; brothers, Honore and Sterling Melancon; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Emily Thibodaux Melancon; sons, Fernand Melancon Jr. and Chester "CJ." Braud; brother, Ashton Melancon; sisters, Elvina Lirette, Yvonne Hebert, Maggie Zeringue, Ruby Zeringue, Ora Lee Boudreaux and Bernice Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dupre Richard Dupre J. Richard. 84. a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:39 a.m. Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be 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, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley R. Richard; son, Perry Richard; daughters, Nancy R. Monnier, Patsy R. Thibodaux and Sandra R. Naquin: sisters, Alice Mae R. Papa and Jeanne R. Boudreaux; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Boudreaux Richard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Breaux Margaret T. Dupre Breaux, 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from10 a.m. to service time today at St. Louis Catholic Church. Memorial services will be, at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Breaux of Houma; two daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas and Gwendolyn Sachar and husband, Vincent, of Easley, S.C.; one son, Woodrow "Woody" Paul Dupre Sr. and wife, Patsy, of Abbeville; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow J. Dupre; and her adoptive parents, Paul J. and Bella Kern Triche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clovis Triche Clovis Jean Triche, 71, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 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 the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Enola Cavalier Triche of Gray; sons, James and Randy J. Triche; daughters, Cindy T. Pitts and Myra T. LeCompte; sisters, Mary Alice Bergeron of Gray and Hazel D. LeBouef of Houma; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Atney and Clothilde Marcel Triche; brothers, Cleveland, Anthony, Claude and Maurice Triche; and sisters, Daisy Mae and Joyce Triche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ronald Henry Ronald J. Henry, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Dec. 10, 2002. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his mother, Bernice C. Henry of Houma; and brothers, Kenneth C. Henry of Houma and Camile C. Henry of Marshall, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Camille C. Henry Sr.; grandparents, Joseph V. and Clothilde J. Crochet and Constant E. and Olidie C. Henry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Iris Borne Iris Robichaux Borne, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Dec. 10, 2002. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10: a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward F. Borne of Houma; son, Bob Hebert of Melbourne, Fla.; daughter, Joan Hebert Oakes of Texarkana, Texas; stepdaughters, Elizabeth Gonzales of Cedar Park, Texas, and Brenda Byrd of Longview, Texas; brother, Emmett Robichaux Jr. of Houma; sisters, Althea Malbrough and Diane Robichaux of Houma; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Marie Bodin Robichaux; daughter, Debra Hebert; sisters, Dolores Thibodeaux and Darlyne Acosta; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Bodin and Mr. and Mrs. Felicien Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel Moreau Hazel Webre Moreau, 98, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Claire Mchalik and Marilyn Plauche; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos A Moreau; parents, Felix and Alice Kelly Webre; brother, Arthur Webre; and sister, Alice Bourgeois. She was a retired teacher for Terrebonne Parish School Board. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odilia Sevin Odilia Foret Sevin, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 p.m. Dec. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. She is survived by her husband, Horace P. Sevin; sons, Horace J. Sevin and Carl A. Sevin; daughter, Cheryl Sevin LeBouef; brothers, Leroy, Loney, Harold, Oneal and Junius Foret; sisters, Eula Foret, Florence F. Chauvin. Noticia Bunker, Beatrice Gisclair, Ouida F. LeCompte and Helen A. Naquin; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene E. and Josephine Blanchard Foret; brothers, Uhlan and Jervais Foret and Clarence Sr. and Lawrence Authement; sisters, Dorila F. Chauvin and Helena A. Forest. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruby Wukasch Ruby Benoit Wukasch, 87, a native of Kinder and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Dec. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her son, Douglas Benoit; daughter, Betty Benoit Bascle; sisters, Irene LaFleur and Julia Fuselier; 11 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elie Benoit; second husband, Vernon Smith: third husband, Alfred Wukasch; parents, Ernest and Doris Johnson Bell; daughters, Stella Toups and Jimmie Picou; brother, Royal Young; and sisters, Caroline Hasset and Virginia Daigle. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leslie Scott Jr. Leslie "Cooler" Scott Jr., 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Live Oaks Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Margaret Tyler; two sons, Troy Hillard Taylor of Gibson and Frederick Brown of Thibodaux; three daughters, Troynetta Tiffany Taylor of San Francisco, Leslie Marie Johnson of Houma and Connie Johnson of Houma; two brothers, Charles Scott of New Orleans and Donald Roy Scott of Mississippi; three sisters, Annie Mae Lawson of Houma, Bessie Brown of Gibson and Rose Mary Taylor of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Scott Sr. and Ida Matthews Scott. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Boura Inez Josephine Boura, 86, a native of Delcambre and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 p.m. Dec. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Warren John and Murphy Joseph Boura; daughters, Mary Lillian LeBouef, Peggy Ann Terrebonne, Ruby Helen Duet, Juanita Marie Gisclair, Ida Billiot, Gladys Schexnayder and Monica Boura; 34 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Boura: parents, Helen Robichaux and Frank Formetal; brothers, Ollie and Aubrey Formetal; half brother, Arthur Miguez; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Abbey Lapeyrouse Abbey Joseph Lapeyrouse, 99, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:53 p.m. Dec. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Florence Marie Robichaux Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; sons, Lloyd Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and Tillman Lapeyrouse of Presque Isle; daughters, Viona Chabert of Houma, Ouida Lirette of Chauvin and Una Arcement of Presque Isle; sister, Vivian L. Duplantis of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Lapeyrouse and Emma LeBlanc Lapeyrouse; brothers, Henry, Arthur and Lenward Lapeyrouse; and sisters, Lydia L Boudreaux and Pearl L. Hutchinson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pearl Rodriguez Pearl Angel Rodriguez, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of New Iberia, died at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Eve Rodriguez Miguez of New Iberia; nephews, Gerry Arcement of New Orleans, Gene Miguez of St. Martinville, James and John Miguez, both of Lafayette; Kenneth Miguez of Coteau, Steve Miguez of Loreauville, Francis Rodriguez of Raceland and Junius Rodriguez of Illinois; and nieces, Janet Arcement Beeson, Joy Arcement Black and Judy Rodriguez, all of New Orleans and Ann Miguez Segura of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avis and Josephine Theriot Rodriguez; sister, Eunice Rodriguez Arcement; and brothers, Dewey and Junius Rodriguez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angelic Soudelier Angelic Blanchard Dupre Soudelier, 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died Dec. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. 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 husband, Paul Bee Soudelier; son, Wilton Dupre Jr.; daughters, Nelly Dupre Robichaux; Dolores Dupre Crochet, the Rev. Theresa Neil; brothers, Jerris Blanchard and Steve Dubois; sisters, Mary Curtis and Elma Benoit of Houma and Betty Joyce Blanchard of Bayou Dularge; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Dupre Sr.; parents, Ernest and Elmire Prosperie Blanchard; brothers, Roy, Druis, Henry, Roland and Russell Blanchard; sisters, Edna Pellegrin and Wilma LeBouef; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Linda Mitchell Linda Coleman Mitchell, 50, a native of Raceland and resident of Talledega, Ala., died Dec. 11, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Murray Mitchell of Houma; mother, Irma Coleman of Raceland; son, Curtis Raymond Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Bishop Samuel Jones of Jeanerette, Ernest Coleman and Micheal Coleman of Raceland, Bishop William Caldwell, Clifford Brown, Douglas Coleman and Donald Coleman, and Willie Smith III of Houma, Bishop Oliver Coleman of New Orleans, Lee Coleman, Anthony Coleman and Spencer Davis; sisters, Elvina Thompkins, Ernestine Jones, Amanda Franklin and Gail Folse of Raceland, Elnora Jones of Thibodaux, Audrey Robinson of Gibson and Kathaline Sims of Bridge City; she is also survived by one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Smith Jr.; sister, Ida Coleman; grandparents, Elvina and Edmond Coleman Sr., and Elizabeth and Alfred Baloney Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maria Duet Maria Ann Duet, 54, a native of Korea and resident of the United States, died at 11 a.m. Dec. 11, 2002. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie J. Duet; mother, Lee Kyung Ja; daughters, Gina M., Bibiana M. and Oriana M. Duet; brother, Chang Kun Pak; and sister, Yong Suk Ann Hogan. She was preceded in death by her father, Bu Hyun Pak. She was a housewife and a mother. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred Evans Mildred "Millie" Gros Evans, 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Evans and wife, Judi, of Houma; two daughters, Kay Anne Stoufflet and husband, C.J., of Houma and Priscilla Freeman and husband, Paul, of Houma; eight grandchildren,Tracy Freeman, Barren Freeman, Thaya Guedry, Scott Stoufflet, Leah Stoufflet, Ada Napier, Jenny Callahan and Jeff Evans; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Evans Jr.; her parents, Theodule Gros and Leah Talbot Gros; and one brother, Wilmer "Red" Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Soltis Sr. Michael Andrew Soltis Sr, 78, a native of Clarence, Pa., and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m . Sunday and from 8 a.m. to service time Monday at Montegut Fire Station. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Marcel Soltis; two sons, Michael Soltis Jr. and Danny Soltis Sr. and wife, Christine Nelton Soltis; one sister, Martha Drapcho; four grandchildren, Michael, Lori A., Danny J. Jr. and Andrew J. Soltis; and four great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyle, Meghan and Alexis Soltis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Sr. and Nellie Soltis; three brothers, Andrew Jr. and John Soltis and Lenny Chambers; and one sister, Genevieve Panik. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margie Guilbeau Margie H. Guilbeau, 75, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Eddie J. Guilbeau III; one daughter, Dolly Schouest; one brother, Edward "Sonny" Hebert; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidore Hebert Sr. and Alidia Cantrelle Hebert; one daughter, Cathy G. Thibodaux; three brothers, Warren, Alidore Jr. and Albert Hebert; one half-brother, Onezime Hebert; and one sister, Martha Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gary Lobue Sr. Gary Joseph Lobue Sr., 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Husser, died December 12, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, with burial at Rose Memorial Cemetery in Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Fank Lobue of Husser; twin daughters, Lisa Ann Lobue Iverson of Terrytown and Kama Marie Lobue of Husser; sons, Gary Joseph Lobue Jr. of Lafayette and Todd Anthony Lobue of Harvey; sister, Emily Lobue Lingoni of Marrero; brother, Vincent Lobue of Barataria; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosario and Inez Bourgeois Lobue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nowana Badeaux Nowana D. Badeaux, 58, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 13, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Laddie Badeaux Sr., mother Mathilda Breaux Dominique Orgeron; son, Laddie Badeaux Jr.; daughters, Amelia B. Foshee and Hope Leonard; brothers, Lawrence, Noldon and James Dominique; sisters, Leanno Schouest, Mary Mae Hebert, Georgina Lepine; half-sister, Julie Matherne; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Nolan Dominique; and sister. Marie Dominique. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Junius Dupre Sr. Junius "Coon" Joseph Dupre Sr., 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his sons, David J. Dupre Sr. of Covington, Norman J. Dupre of Bayou Blue, Junius 'TJun" J. Dupre Jr. of Schriever and Philip J. Dupre of Houma; daughters-in-law, Karen and Sheila Dupre; daughters, Anita D. Gautreaux, Bernice D. Rouen of Schriever and Loretta D. Babin of Houma; sons-in-law, Dennis Gautreaux, Wayne Rouen and Gary Babin; 11 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Aucoin Dupre; parents, Claverie and Bernice LeBoeuf Dupre; brothers, Delvin J. Sr. and Alvin "Dick" Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Janata Dorothy Janata, 79, a native of Chipley, Fla., and resident of New Orleans, died December 13, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived her son, William Ola Sr.; brother, Donald Pickering of Houma; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David Alfred Ola. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrie Landry Carrie "Kay" Florence Kraemer Landry, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma died at 7:54 p.m. Dec. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. 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, Patrick "Barry" and David Anthony Landry; daughters-in-law, Dottie Autry Landry and Ada Brooks Landry; sister, Emily Kraemer Albert of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Becky Landry Valicevic of Lafayette, Jill Landry Vacchiano of Houma, Leah Landry Porche and husband Corey of Metairie, Jennifer Landry Solet and husband Maurice of Lafayette and Heather Landry of Chauvin; and great-grandchildren, Bryce and Conner Valicevic, both of Lafayette, Carissa Porche, Jordan Porche, Alanna Solet and Cade Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Landry; parents, Louis and Eve Morris Kraemer; brothers, Didier, Avie, Wilson and Blaise Kraemer; and sister, Julia Kraemer Ford. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Russel Landry Russel "Rook" Joseph Landry, 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Ricky P. Landry of Napoleonville and Randal J. Landry of Baton Rouge; daughter, Suzanne Vice of Youngsville; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes LeBlanc Landry; and grandson, Jamie Guillot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Maklary Michael Brandon Maklary, 24, a resident of Folsom, died Dec. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Albany. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Vivian and Michael Maklary of Folsom; sister, Nicole Maklary of Folsom; maternal grandmother, Marie Baham of Folsom; and paternal grandparents, Kalsie and Elizabeth Picou of Ponchatoula. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Exanna Terrebonne Exanna Duet Terrebonne, 86, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:47 p.m. Dec. 14, 2002. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Grand Sr. and Raymond Terrebonne; daughters, Tammy Bouzigard and Margie Crosby; brothers, Eule, Ivey and David Duet; sister, Evelia Dufrene; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Terrebonne; parents, Lezime and Rosina Gisclair Duet; brothers, Oran, Edison and Morris Duet; sister, Lezime Guidry; and an infant son. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eva Watts Eva Watts, 84, a native of St. Louis. Mo., and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:24 p.m. Dec. 14, 2002. Visitation will be from $ to 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jess Watts; sister, Cona Leach; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Elsie Henchie Jones; sons, Jessie Lee and Roy Watts; brother, George Jones and sister, Clara Neelie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evelyn Barnhill Evelyn L Barnhill, 74, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. December 15, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Rick and Jack Redus; daughters, Mary Lou Darling and Dava Ann Horton; stepsons, Don, Max and Larry Barnhill; daughters-in-law, Leron and Barbara Redus; step-daughter-in-laws, Denise and Gail Barnhill; son- in-laws, Gene Darling and Kenny Horton; brothers, Bill and Richard Price; sisters, Lou Landry and Faye Allen; sisters-in-law, Willetta, Mildred and Lanell Price; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. M. "Jack" Barnhill; parents, Radford and Madonna Price; brothers, Olvin and Leonard Price; sister, Ivy Jo Price; and sister-in-law, Pearl Price. She was born in Mobeetie, Texas, raised in Borger, Texas, and was a long time resident of Pampa and Sargent, Texas, before moving to Houma in 2001. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philip Adams Philip Joseph Adams, 47, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:20 a.m. Dec. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his father, Nolan Sylvester Adams Sr.; brothers, Chris J. and Jerry Adams; and sisters, Shirley Boudreaux, Judy Meaux and Enola Breaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Badeaux Adams; brothers, Nolan Jr. and Daniel Adams; and sisters, Emily and Patricia Adams. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elmo Soignet Elmo "Moochie" Soignet Sr., 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 a.m. Dec. 16, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Lottie Dennis Soignet; son, Elmo Soignet Jr., daughter-in-law, Rose Soignet; daughters, Charlotte Thibodaux, Milly Borne and Ann Thibodaux; sons-in-law, Lester Thibodaux, Joseph Borne and Earl Thibodaux; sisters, Bessie Webre and Nora Gaudet; five grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph J. and Julie Bernard Soignet; brothers, Harry Clarence and R.J. Soignet; sisters, Jean Trosclair, Nettie Richard and Winnie Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman Arcement Norman "Bud" J. Arcement, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Stillwater, Minn., died Dec. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Simonet Funeral Home in Stillwater. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Stillwater. He is survived by his wife, Frances Arcement; daughters, Sandra Arcement of California and Sally Byland of Rush City, Minn; sister, Rita Theriot of Raceland; brothers, Roland of Lockport and Alvin Arcement of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Agnes Arcement; sister, Eva Legendre; brothers, Ovile, Clarence, Eneas and Fred Arcement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Iven Bergeron Iven J. Bergeron, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 2:16 a.m. Dec. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. 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, Virginia LeBlanc Bergeron; sons, Iven J. Jr., David P. and Benny M. Bergeron; daughter, Veronica A. Bergeron; sisters, Hesmie Bergeron Himel and Thelma Bergeron Thibodeaux; grandchildren, Troy David Bergeron, Angelle Marie Bergeron Holyfiled, Todd Michael Bergeron, David Phillip Bergeron Jr., Chad David Bergeron and Grady Alan Bergeron; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Nicholas, Christian, Grady Jr., Logan, Adeline, Brooklyn, Galen, Saren, Olivia and one unborn great-grandchild; and daughters-in-law, Sheri Lee Guidry Bergeron, Christine Caillouet Bergeron, Yvette Mercil Bergeron Gautreaux and Karen Langlois Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Angela Oncale Bergeron; brother, Hervey Bergeron; sister, Elsie Bergeron Gilbert; and brother-in-law, Roy Himel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jimmy Clement Sr. Jimmy W. Clement Sr., 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Dec. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Mary DeArmond Clement; mother, Nerva Robertson Burnett; sons, Jimmy Jr. and Adam B. Clement; brothers, Randy Clement, Glen Benoit and Perry Burnett; sisters, Arlene Matherne, Lisa Chiasson, Janine Mooney and Romona Clement; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert P. Clement. He was Presbyterian. He was an avid C.B. radio enthusiast. Donations to the family are preferred. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Nicotra Joseph "Papa Joe" Frank Nicotra, 82, a native of New York and resident of Houma died at 10:34 a.m. Dec. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Frances Garrett Nicotra; sons, Joseph J. and Frank D. Nicotra and Jerry L Anthony; daughters, Victoria Nicotra Brumfield and April Nicotra Oreuto; sister, Vincenza "Vee" Nicotra Puccio; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Vincenza Nicotra; son, Richard Allen Nicotra; brother, John Nicotra; and sisters, Elenore Nicotra and Anna Nicotra Monico. He was Catholic. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kelly Hebert Kelly Deroche Hebert, 27, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Hebert Jr.; parents, Willis Deroche and Judy Deroche; stepmother, Nadine Deroche; son; Austin Hebert; daughter, Kayla Hebert; brothers, Wayne and Todd Deroche; sisters, Laurie Brady, Candy Deroche and Marti Robicheaux; and grandmother, Lillian Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Hilda Adams; and brother, Willis Deroche Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jasmine Henderson Jasmine Marie Henderson, infant, 1 year old, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Dec. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma. A religious service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Kathy Marie Henderson of LaPlace, and father Mark L Vining of New Sarpy; stepbrothers, Jacob Klenert of Morgan City and Marc L Vining Jr. of New Sarpy and paternal grandparents, Veronica Vining of Laplace, and Robert Murray of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Wayne J. Sr. and Louise A. Henderson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Waguespack Lloyd F. Waguespack, 84, a native of West Ba ton Rouge and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 18; 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. 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 sons, Jess J. and Lanny P. Waguespack; daughters-in-law, Kathleen Lemann Waguespack and Faye Lozzie Waguespack: brothers, Gaston Jr. and A. Ray Waguespack; sisters-in-law, Renee Lee, Joyce, Lelia B. and Elaine N. Waguespack; sister, Marie W. Williams, brother-in-law, Earl Williams Sr.; grandchildren and spouses, P. Andre and Linda George Waguespack of Napoleonville, Thomas P. and Amy Zeno Waguespack of Baton Rouge, Nicole W. and Todd Surovell of Tucson, Ariz., Stacie W. and Robert Dusterberg of Chicago, Ill., Jacques R. Waguespack of Baton Rouge, Marc W. Waguespack and fiancee Ashley Marcello. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Cancienne; parents, Gaston J. Sr. and Marie Schexnayder Waguespack; son, Jon F. Waguespack, stepmother, Cornelia Pellegrin; brothers, Daniel, Vernon, William "Bill" O. and Minor Waguespack. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Chiasson Mary Greco Chiasson, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 18, 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. She is survived by her son, Edwin H. Chiasson Jr.; daughter, Stella C. Lasseigne; sister, Sarah G. Morvant; six grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin H. Chiasson Sr.; parents, Sam and Benedicta Papa Greco; brothers, Vincent, Charley and Jutz Greco; and sisters, Kate Greco, Pena Greco and Rosa Cangemi. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Landry Sr. James "Jimmy" Dobbs Landry Sr., 81, a native of White Castle and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. 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, Jeanne Eve Richard Landry, sons, James Dobbs Landry and Kevin Paul Landry; daughters, Grettle Ann Blanchard of Aransas Pass, Texas, Cynthia "Cindy" Mary Robertson of Scottsboro, Ala.; brothers, Loles "Jack" Landry Jr. of White Castle; sisters, Vertile Cavalier of Gonzales and Lue Ida Albarado of White Castle; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loles P. Sr. and Harriet Callahan Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jeffery Lirette Jr. Jeffery J. Lirette Jr., 50, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:13 p.m. Dec. 19, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Deroche Lirette; sons, Jeffery J. III and Matthew P. Lirette; daughter, Michelle C. Ray; sisters, Joyce L Fanguy and Lois L Domangue; and four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery Sr. and Orenea Martha Lirette; and brother, Roland Lirette Sr. He was the Fire Chief of Grand Caillou, a fire investigator for Terrebonne Parish, a member of the Fire Chief Association and International Association of Arson Investigators. He was a member of Little Caillou Fire Department for 35 years and a Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Deputy for 12 years. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paulette Malbrough Paulette Pontiff Malbrough, 51, a native of Algiers and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 19, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rickie Malbrough; son, Ronnie Malbrough; daughter, Renee Malbrough Allemand; brothers, L.J. and Abel Pontiff; sister, Alice Quatrevingt; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Levans "Coon" and Ethel Toups Pontiff. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Steward Helen Gale Steward. 49, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Baton Rouge, died Dec. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie S. Brown of Baton Rouge; sons, Detrick and Dewayne Steward of Baton Rouge; sisters, Constance Dorsey and Melissa Anderson, both of Belle Rose. Emma Steward of Donaldsonville, Rosilyn Boyd of Baton Rouge and Shenell Steward Jacks of Oakland, Calif; brothers, Earl Burd of Belle Rose, Andrew and Wallace Steward of Raceland and Robert Steward of Pittsburg, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Andrew Steward. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jackson Fahrig Jackson Christian Fahrig, infant, of Luling, died at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 21, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling. A religious service will be hold at 7 p.m. today at the church. He is survived by his parents, Jasper Frederick III and Angela Profumo Fahrig; grandparents, William and Mary P. Mitchell and Jasper Jr. and Teresa G. Fahrig; and a sister, Elisa Marie Fahrig. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Vidrine Dolores James Vidrine, 74, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Galliano, died at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today 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 a private graveside service following. She is survived by her sons, James Vidrine of Thibodaux and Brian Vidrine of Cut Off; daughters, Renee Schilling of Lafayette and Michelle Vidrine of New Orleans; brother, Ellis James Jr. of Denham Springs; sister, Dianne Blouin of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Angelle, Christopher and Monique Schouest, Chad, Melissa, Rene', Rhea and James Vidrine Jr.; and great-grandchild, Grace Vidrine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvon "Buster" Vidrine; parents, Ellis and Cecile Vignes James; son-in-law, Leslie Schouest; and sister, Lolita McCrane. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Philip L. Weimer Sr. Philip L. Weimer Sr., 74, a native and resident of the St. Charles Community died at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. 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 church with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Riche Weimer; son, Philip Weimer Jr.; daughters, Myra Elliott, Paula Barker and Jennifer Segner; brothers Clement J. Weimer Jr. and Robert Weimer; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement J. Weimer Sr. and Lucy Guedry Weimer; brothers, Frank, W.G. and Charles Weimer; sisters, Mary Robichaux, Gabe Melancon and Margaret Richard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Harris A religious service was held Sunday for Gladys Dabney Harris, 82, a native resident of Belle Rose, who died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002. A service was held at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose at 8 p.m. Sunday with dismissal at 11 a.m. today. Burial was at the church's cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Harris Sr.; a daughter, Br enda Holmes Burd of Belle Rose; two sons, Ernest Jr. of Belle Rose and Roy Harris of Compton, Calif.; a sister, Dolores Arnold of New Orleans; two brothers, Willard Dabney of Inglewood, Calif, and Eddie Dabney of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Jake Dabney; a son, Kentrell Harris; a brother, four sisters and a grandson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonard Grayois Sr. Leonard Wade Gravois Sr., 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Elvige Marse Gravois of Vacherie; sons. Leonard W. Jr., Gerard and Wayne Gravois of Vacherie and Carol Gravois of Thibodaux; brother, Antoine E. Gravois; sister, Therese Gravois Oubre; daughters-in-law, Shirlene and Darlene Gravois of Vacherie and Maureen Gravois of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Wendy and Bart Broussard, Lenny and Kristi, Jamie and Lori, Ryan and Shelli, Brandon and Sarah, Casie, Stacie, Lauren, Shaun, Ashlee, Aaron, Wesley, Bennett and Caroline Gravois; and great-grandchildren, Layne and Hudson Gravois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bertha Rodrigue Gravois; brothers, Louis, Jean Paul, Joseph and Augustin Gravois; sisters, Angele Gravois Steib, Henrietta Gravois and Clair Gravois Hirsch; and half-sisters, Aline Gravois Rodrigue, Elizabeth "Elise" Gravois Becnel and Marie Gravois Falgoust. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514. He was a retired school bus driver for the St. James Parish School Board with 16 years of service and a co-owner of L&H Gravois General Merchandise Grocery. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman St. Amant Norman M. St. Amant, 90, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Boutte Assembly of God Church in Boutte. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by his daughter, Marietta S. Babineaux; sisters, Nettie Multer and Vera Neil; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Tregle St. Amant; parents, Francios and Catherine Trauth St. Amant; brothers, Frank, Ignatious, Jesse, Alton, Van, Nolan, Gerald and Marvin St. Amant; and sisters, Elise Cocke, Iona Cantrelle and Bernadine Melancon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emily Cook Emily Theresa Williams Cook, 85, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:05 a.m. Dec 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Sylvester Cook Jr., of Sacramento, Calif., Harold and Gregory Cook of Thibodaux; daughter, Enola C. Mack Woods of Thibodaux; brothers, Peter Roy Bergeron of Los Angeles, Calif., and Donald Bergeron of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Genevia Bergeron of Marerro, Elnora Bergeron of San Diego, Calif., and Ethel B. Peltier of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Cook Sr.; parents, Alfred and Elmedia Williams; son, Alfred Cook Sr.; brother, Herbert Bergeron Sr.; and sisters, Audry Williams, Rose Bell Brisco, and Margary Rome. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myra Lowery Myra Katherine Lewis Lowery, 84, a native of Brawley, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 23, 2002. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Rosewood Park in Judson, Texas, from 2:30 p.m. to a 4 p.m. graveside service Monday. She is survived by her son, Donald Earl Lowery; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Nettie Gray Lewis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Massie Thomassie Jr. Massie A. Thomassie Jr., 84, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 4 a.m. Dec. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. He is survived by his wife, Shirley B. Thomassie; sons, Joseph and Dennis Thomassie; daughter, Doris Salamone; stepson, Ronnie Billiot; brothers, Douglas, Roland, Jerry, Robert and Nathan Thomassie; sister, Florence Sanders; three grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Audie R. Thomassie; parents, Massie A. Sr. and Marie Guidry Thomassie; and brothers, Clifton and Leo Thomassie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bessie Haydel Bessie Joyce McBride Haydel, 81, a resident of Franklin, died at noon Dec. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Church of the Assumption in Franklin. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin. She is survived by her daughters, Toni H. Ibert of Franklin, Robyn H. Boudreaux of Lafayette and Anne H. Trahan of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Candace Melara of Franklin, Geoffrey Ibert of Morgan City, Amanda Dean of Scottsdale, Ariz., Philip Boudreaux Jr. and Margaret Boudreaux of Lafayette, William and Patrick Trahan of Thibodaux; sons-in-law, Charlie Ibert of Franklin, Philip Boudreaux of Lafayette and Thomas "Bubba" Trahan of Thibodaux; nephew, Bill Ruskoski of Arnaudville; and great-niece, Marie Cole of Baldwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Gabriel Haydel; parents, Joseph Young and Lenora Mallard McBride; sister, Inez M. Ruskoski; and niece, Nikki Ruskoski. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Caitlyn Lee Caitlyn Marie Lee, infant, of Golden Meadow, died Dec. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her parents, Chantel Marie Felarise and Cleophas Joseph Lee; grandparents, Kirt Sr. and Phyllis Cheramie Felarise, Carl J. Lee and Brenda Curole Borne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Floyd Tastet Floyd L. Tastet, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:18 p.m. Dec. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Schmill Tastet; daughters, Joycelyn T. Fann and Cheryl T. Eymard; brother, Donald Tastet; sisters, Ida LeBlanc and Gertrude Rahn; six grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Valerie Danes Tastet; brothers, Paul, Roy, Earl and Roland Tastet; and sisters, Lucille Tastet, Enola Foret and Florence Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Henry Williams Henry "Bear" Williams, 99, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from noon 2 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his sisters, Bertha Zardis of New Orleans and Olivia Smith of Raceland; and two brothers, Fred die Griffin of Thibodaux and Arthur Triggs of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Williams; parents, Wallace and Bertha Johnson Williams; brothers, Taylor Johnson and Enich Griffin; and three additional brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chester Ardoin Chester "Chet" Joseph Ardoin, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 a.m. Dec. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Marvin, Timothy and Randy Ardoin; daughter, Juanita Vilcan; brother, Harold "Pee Wee" Ardoin; sister, Helen Trahan; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Theriot Ardoin; parents, Dallas and Sedonia Falterman Ardoin; and grandson, Jody Paul Ardoin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Aline Cantrelle Aline B. Cantrelle, 92, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. 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 son, Donald Cantrelle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Cantrelle; parents, Etienne and Celeste Chauvin Boudreaux; brothers, Maurice, Julien, Paul, Albert, Alfred and Henry Boudreaux; and sisters, May and Lucille Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carine Templet Carine Landry Templet, 81, a native of Brule St. Martin and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:42 a.m. Dec. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Harold Templet; daughter, Myra Templet Miller; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Templet: parents, Moise and Lizzy Casteigne Landry; sons, Louis and David Templet, brother, Leroy Landry; and sisters, Melba Siebert, Joyce Crawford, Gladys Chamberlain and Norma Roberts. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christopher McMillian Christopher McMillian, 17, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Ronnie Rogers and Linda McMillian Guidry; his stepfather, Albert Guidry; his stepmother, Una Mae Chavez; one brother, Ronnie Rogers Jr.; two stepbrothers, Ruben and Nicholas Chavez.; one stepsister, Autum Chavez; his girlfriend, Dawn Ledet; and his aunts and uncles, Bill and Denise McMillian, Robert McMillian, Roy and Janet McMillian, Richard Williamson, Edna McMillian, Jerry McMillian. Bonnie McMillian. James Barger Jr., David Barger, Deborah Barger and Danial Barger. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Leona Rogers and Dora Barger McMillian. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Bowie John F. Bowie, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:06 a.m. Dec. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Mary Block Bowie; brothers, Leo and Allen Bowie; and sisters, Edith Kearns, Mary Lucille Phillips and Felicy Bowie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Smiley Galliano Smiley Joseph Galliano, 83, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:22 a.m. Dec. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at South Lafourche Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Annie Adams Galliano; sons, Randy and Pete Galliano; daughter, Toni Rushing of Natchitoches; brother, Horace Galliano; sisters, Sally Armentor, Angelina Danos, Clarice Gisclair, Henrietta Oster, Doris Hagan, Joyce Fullilove and Nancy Surles; grandchildren, Jason, Joel, Rebecca and Ashleigh Galliano, DeShae and Damian Mouton, Jessica Rushing Odom, Jonathan Rushing and Dawn Mouton Bueche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Joseph and Selma Ledet Galliano; brothers, Ernest and Bud Galliano; and sister, Rena Galliano. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gussie Saucier Gussie Saucier, 82, a resident of Plaisance, died at 5:56 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Opelousas. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the church. Mass will be at 11 a.m., with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elvie S. Saucier of Plaisance; two sons, Stanward Saucier and wife Karen of Westwego and Ricky Saucier of Lafayette; one daughter, Jennifer Briggs and husband Curtis Jr. of Houma; two brothers, J.L Saucier of Cankton and Atwood Saucier of Ville Platte; eight grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Regile' and Alice Dupre Saucier; and two brothers, Johnny and Vionel Saucier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bessie Webre A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday for Bessie Soignet Webre, 96, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jeanerette, who died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 26, 2002. The Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Sylvia Landry and Faye Landry of Jeanerette, Patsy Stewart of Youngsville; a son, Roy J. Webre Jr. of DeQuincy; a sister, Nora Gaudet of Baton Rouge; sons-in-law, Harold Landry of Jeanerette, Walter Landry of Jeanerette and Buddy Stewart of Youngsville; grandchildren, Sandra Boudreaux, Catherine, Chris, Christine, Jeffrey, John, Michael, Patrick, Robert, Stephen and Timothy Landry, Jeanne Shelton, Rebecca Napier and Rachel Muffoletto, all of Jeanerette, Susan Derouen of Patoutville, Becky Fowler of DeQuincy, Jeanny Gary of New Iberia, Julie Labiche of Lydia; Wally Landry of New Iberia, Douglas Stewart of Lafayette, Dr. Brian Stewart of Sulphur, Dr. Bruce Stewart of New York City, Roger Stewart of Mississippi and Roy Joseph Webre III of Dequincy; and 36 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Webre Sr.: her father, Rudolf Soignet; her mother, Julia Bernard Soignet; a son, Rudolf Aaron Webre; sisters, Winnie Gaudet, Nettie Richard and Jeanne Tosclair, brothers, Clarence, Elmo, Harry and R.J. Soignet; a grandchild, Amy Landry. Pallbearers included Stephen Landry, Wally Landry, Robert Shelton. Brian Stewart. Roger Stewart, Roy J. Webre III. Honorary Pallbearers were Dr. N.C. Boudreaux, Dr. Steve Boudreaux and Pat Napier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cody Antill A Mass of Christian burial was held at 1 p.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church for Cody Marquette Antill, 18, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson who died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2002. Burial was at the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Jeffery Joseph Antill of Schriever; mother and stepfather, Lisa Ann Torbert Marcell and Jerome Marcell of Gibson; brothers, Jacob Marcell of Gibson, Travis Mar cell of San Antonio, Texas and Kyle Antill of Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Kaylen "Noosy" Zerangue of Raceland, Shelby Antill of Birmingham, Ala.; paternal grandparents, Ray and Mary Antill of Schriever; paternal great-grandparents, Pearl Antill of Schriever and Velsie Landry of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Torbert Jr.; Grandmother, Jeanelle Lavergne Albert; great-grandfather, Charles Marquette Landry; grandparents, Alice Mae LeBouef Marcell, Roy Davis Marcell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kerry Delatte Kerry Joseph Delatte, 48, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Karen Kliebert Delatte; his father, Klebert Delatte; one son, Dylan Delatte; two brothers, Steve and Calvin Delatte; one sister, Rena Delatte; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Boudreaux Delatte; and one daughter, Lynne Delatte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Antoine Lanaux Antoine Denis Lannux, 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lucy, died Dec. 27, 2002. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, in Hahnville. Rev. Bernard Francis officiated at a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. today, followed by burial at St. Joseph's Mausoleum, in Paulina. He is survived by his wife, Yolande Poche Lanaux; son Antoine Denis Lanaux "Denny" III and his wife Lisa; daughter, Laure Marie Lanaux Mineo and husband Bob; brothers, Pierre B. Hilaire D., and Louis A. Lanaux Jr.; sister, Marthe L Lanaux; and grandchildren Jonathan and Kyle Mineo, and Christopher, Courtney, Britten and Denis Lanaux IV. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph L. and Marie H. Thibodeaux Lanaux; and sister Marie L Lanaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell N. Scott Smith N. Scott Smith, 50, a native of Bogalusa, Miss., a former resident of Houma and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died at 7:20 a.m. Dec. 27, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office rifle range". He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Dempshar; sisters, Cindy Hudson and Kim Perez. He was preceded in death by his father Zachary T. Smith Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kevin Uzzo Kevin Paul Uzzo, 30, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 27, 2002 as the result of a hunting accident. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Anna Kee; brother of Jeremiah and Joshua Kee; nephew, Alex Percy Kee; godson, Gage Michael Kee; and grandmother, Katherine Kee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Jeanne Leonard and Bob Kee; aunt, Gertrude Leonard Harvey; and uncle, Gerald Leonard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Callaway Roy Keith Callaway, 70, a native of Orrick, Mo., and resident of Gray, died at 7:12 p.m. Dec. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Allen Callaway of Gray and Michael Callaway of Montegut; daughter, Lieanna Callaway LePore of Millersville, Md.; sisters, Judy C. Pigg of Liberty, Mo., and Mary C. Hampton of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lane and Anna Lusby Callaway. He was a self-employed trucker. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Keith Dumez Keith Louis Dumez, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Olive Marie Savoie Dumez of Houma; stepson, John Belanger; and brothers, Bryan and Donald Dumez of Houma and Gene Dumez of Deurne, Belgium. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan Joseph and Gertrude Samaha Dumez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Walton Fitch Walton "Sam" Fitch, 69, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Lockport died at 10:10 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Johnny and Charles Fitch and Leroy LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Judy Foss, Kathy Travirca and Marilyn Fitch; brothers, Wesley, Evest and Howard Fitch; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie P. Fitch; parents, Camille and Felicia V. Fitch; daughter, Christine Fitch; brother, Nelson Fitch; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julius E. Hebert A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church for Julius E. Hebert, 74, a native of Gretna and a resident of Houma, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Paul A., John P., Dale J. and Chad M. Hebert; daughters, Elizabeth M. Elliott, Patricia "Patti" A. Elliott, Faye E. Helton, Belita L Naquin and Nanette A. Prestenbach; 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle Matherne Hebert; parents, Marguerite B. Hebert and Junius J. Hebert; a daughter, Julie Hebert Naquin; brothers, Johnny and Paul Albert Hebert; sisters, May Boquet, Nora Prosperie, Delia Landry, Gladys Hebert, Florence Hebert, Flossie Chauvin and Bernadette Boureaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Nelson Irene V. Nelson, 52, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Hammond, died at 4:28 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, John Bruce; brothers, Wallace Jr. and Roland Bruce Sr.; sisters, Florence Adams, Lillian Boura, June Guill and Sherry Bruce; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Matherne and Veronica Verdin Bruce. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Parfait Paul Timothy Parfait, "Timmy Paul," 35, a native of Grand Caillou, and resident of Dulac, died Dec. 28, 2002. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, followed by burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Michelle V. Parfait; parents, Jerry and Mary S. Parfait; son, Paul Timothy Parfait Jr.; daughters, Heather and Karrington Parfait; brothers, Gerald, Eric and Bradley Parfait; and sisters, Sylvia Robinson, Justine Fazzio, and Kellie Parfait. He was preceded in death by brothers, Steven Solet and Anthony Parfait; and sisters, Denise Parfait and Baby Girl. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irene Portier A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Irene Pinel Portier, 8 1, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the KC. Hall in Chauvin. A dismissal service will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by sons; Edward Portier of LaPlace, Bernard Portier of Thibodaux and Charles Portier of Chauvin; daughters, Claudette Authement of Chauvin, Anna Cunningham of Houma and Aline Truxillo of Raceland; 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Portier; parents, Norah John Pinel and Aline Marie Brunet Portier; a son, Mark Portier; a brother, Leon Pinel; and a sister, Katherine Sevin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Dugas Margaret "Mage" Dugas, 91, a resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville. 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 daughter, Margaret Simoneaux; son-in-law, Terry Simoneaux; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tammy, Garrett, Tara and Taylor Zeringue, Troy Lafaye, Raven Simoneaux, Stephanie, Darryl, Shelby and Ali Benoit, Jennifer Jane, Kay and Zoe Aizen, Lauri, Byron and Justin Phoenix, Heidi Simoneaux and Blair Stevens. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis "Took" Dugas; parents, Henry and Lucy Heath Martin; brothers, Tom, Sam, Dot, Henry, Gay and Fred Martin; and sisters, Delba Martin, Manila Marchand and Lucv Ikerd. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herman Lewis Sr. Herman Lewis Sr., 85, a native of Acadia, and resident of Larose, died at 7:18 a.m. Dec. 29, 2002. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose. The religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Friday until the wake service, and from 9 a.m. Saturday until the funeral service at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Audrey L Jackson of Larose, Shirley L. Mounsey and Geraldine L. Mattear of Hesperia, Calif., Mildred L. Hogan and Velma M. Lewis, both of New Orleans; sons, Herman Lewis Jr., of Colorado Springs, Colo., Charles Allen Lewis, of Hesperia. Calif., Wilber Lewis of Larose, Rayfield Fitzgerald Lewis of Glynn and Anthony Paul Lewis of Houma: foster son, Louis Hooker of Hoverstraw, N.Y.; sister, Eva L. Berryhill of New Orleans; 17 grandchildren, two foster grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marts Lewis; parents, Alexander and Stella Riggins Coxen Lewis; son, Kenneth Lewis, brothers, Earl Coxen Sr., Claiborne Lewis Sr., and Herbert Lewis; sisters, Sadie Coxen Fyre, Evelyn Coxen Dutson, and Elvie Lewis; and granddaughter, Jane J. Daniels. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bessie Mayet Bessie C. Robichaux Mayet, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:05 p.m. Dec. 29, 2002. Visitation will be 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 St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Roland Joseph Mayet; sons, Larry Mayet and Eddie Hughes; daughter, Elaine Vining; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Robichaux and Jeanne Stevens Budenich; stepfather, Michael Budenich; and sister, Irene Hughes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cassidy Parfait Cassidy Jade Parfait, 3, of Houma, died Dec. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Grand Caillou. She is survived by her parents, Terry and Lou Parfait; sister, Clarissa Jade Parfait; brother, T.J. Parfait; grandparents, Kirby and Elsie Parfait and Cecile Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Curtis Verdin, great-grandmother, Marie Billiot; and greatgrandfather, Oris Verdin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frank Pearley Sr. Frank Pearley Sr., 93, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Dec. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose. 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 daughters, Enola Smith, Joyce Pearley Miller and Brenda Myles, all of Belle Rose, and Hilda Carter of New Orleans; sons, Frank Pearley Jr. of Belle Rose and Roy Fleming of Baton Rouge; sister, Velma Woods of New Orleans; brothers, Walter and Louis Pearley Sr. of New Orleans, Joseph and James Pearley of Belle Rose; 41 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 10 great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia Parker Pearley, parents, Willie Sr. and Mary Pearley; daughter, Mary Lee Williams; son, James Fleming; brother, Willie Pearley Jr.; and sister, Ida Mae Winfield. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verna Alexander Verna Gaidry Alexander, 94, a native of Valentine and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral times are pending. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for times. She is survived by her husband, Philip O. Alexander of Houma; son, John S. Dean; daughter-in-law, Jane Porche Dean; sisters, Thelma G. Dya of Houma and Claire G. Theriot of El Paso, Texas; grandchildren, Carey J., Randy P. and Michael W. Dean and Mary D. Crochet; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sproul F. Dean; parents, Semite E. and Marie Louise Whitney Gaidry; brothers, Edward S., Whitney P. and Donald P. Gaidry; and sisters, Wilda G. Roddy and Marie G. Dominguez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Bourgeois Shirley Adams Bourgeois, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. 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 daughter, Sharon Tina" Bourgeois Ledet; sisters, Elnora Adams Loupe and Elvire Adams Plaisance; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Bourgeois; Davis Adams and Nobracia Gisclair Adams Rodrigue; brothers, Phillis, Morris and Loven Adams; and sister, Armis "Pee Wee" Adams Sylvia. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Brignac Louise Brignac, 72, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gray, died at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with graveside prayers to be said at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greenoaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge. She is survived by her husband, Oray Ulysses Brignac; brother, Walter "Buddy" Craft; and sister, Dorothy C. Gauthier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rankin and Ernestine Loper Craft; daughter, Bonnie Sue Brignac; brothers, Dewey, Ellis, Bart and Jake Craft; and sister, Olla C. Ashley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillie Detillier Lillie Pearl Detillier, 80, a native of Cullman, Ala., and resident of Paradis, died at 2:51 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Boutte Assembly of God in Boutte. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Su nset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She is survived by her husband, Milton J. Detillier; sons, James R. Miller of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Garry Wayne Mann of Big Lake; daughter, Sherrin Johnson of Owings Mills, Md., and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Elmer and Lillie P. Huskey Miller; sons, Joel Dean and Roger Dale Knight; brothers, Waymon and Joel David Miller; and sisters, Bonnie Stricklin and Nell McLean. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Janice Lombas Janice Lombas, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 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 daughters, Amy Trosclair Long and Jill Trosclair; brother, Pat Lombas; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Sr. and Lucia Cheramie Lombas; and brother, Anthony "Tony" Lombas Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Honore Melancon Honore "Noray" J. Melancon, 82, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his daughters, Ginny M. Clement, Nell M. Reece and Hazel M. Gautreaux; brother, Sterling Melancon; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Adams Melancon; parents, Gabriel and Emily Thibodaux Melancon; brothers, Ashton and Fernand Melancon; and sisters, Elvina Lirette, Yvonne Hebert, Maggie and Ruby Zeringue, Ora Lee Boudreaux and Bernice Tabor. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Moore Rita Babin Moore, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Louis Jr., Chris and Kerry Moore; daughter, Kitty Moore, all of Houma; brother, Andrew Babin of Urania; sisters, Florence B. Rodriguez and Mary Chapman of Houma; four grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dill Moore Sr.; parents, John Joseph and Bernice Hebert Babin; son, Ricky Moore; daughter, Christine Moore; brothers, Athwood "Pete" and Mark Babin Sr.; and sister, Enel Rochel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amanda Pierre Amanda Ann Pierre, 17, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her parents, Raymond and Linda Ramsey Pierre of Dulac; grandparents, Ivy and Lillian Naquin Pierre of Dulac and John Ramsey of Windsor, Ill.; brother, Ron Pierre of Houma; sister, Melinna Pierre of Houston, Texas and Brandy Pierre of Louisville, Ky.; and devoted friend, Josh Parfait. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Romona Mummel Ramsey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Judy Stewart Judy Stewart, 38, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. The religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her father, Milton Castine of Napoleonville; daughter, Caterria Stewart of Napoleonville; brother, Ernest Lee Joseph of Napoleonville; sisters, Darlene Stewart and Jacqueline Joseph of Napoleonville, Katherine Hollway and Jackie Truehill of Thibodaux, and Janet Butler of Labadieville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Stewart; grandparents, Clarence Joseph Sr. and Ernestine Brown; and sister, Joyce Ann Cunnikin. She was Baptist. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eugess Bodin Eugess Ponville Richard Bodin, 91, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 a.m. Dec. 31, 2002. She donated her body to LSU Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Jean Bergeron of Marrero, Dorothy Legendre of Thibodaux, Doris Beasley of Houma and Grace Grain of Baton Rouge; sons-in-law, Larry Bergeron, Charles Beasley and Norman Grain; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Louis Richard; second husband, Frank Bodin; parents, Joseph and Melodia Ponville; daughter, Velma R. Legendre; brother, Lawrence Ponville; and sister. Adeline P. Hildalgo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cheryl Cannon Cheryl H. Cannon, 54, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Canton, Mich., died Dec. 31, 2002. A religious service will be held Saturday at St. Thomas A. Becket Catholic Church in Canton. She is survived by her husband, James M. Cannon Jr.; daughter, Emily Cannon; stepdaughter, Beth Cannon Woody; stepson-in-law, Bill Woody; and step- grandchildren, Kendall and Jordan Woody. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, James Cannon; and mother-in-law, Doris Cannon, both of Thibodaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frances Duet Frances Alice Terrebonne Duet, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, David Duet Sr.; sons, David 'T-Dave" Jr., Errol "Butch" and Earl Duet; grandchildren, Glint, Rickey, Joey, Todd, Jason and Jordan Duet and Vicki Duet Hayes; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver "T-Coeur" Sr. and Rosia Pitre Terrebonne; brothers, Edmond, Earl, Oliver "Bee" Jr. and Leroy "NoNonk" Terrebonne Sr.; sisters, Earline Terrebonne, Gladys T. Callais, Renza T. Terrebonne and Yvonne T. Savoie Callais; and grandchildren, Eric and Marissa Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Freeman Shirley Foret Freeman, 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 12:14 a.m. Dec. 31, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Leroy Jr. and Rodney Freeman; daughters, Rhonda Freeman, Donna Allemand and Denise Adams; sisters, Cecile Lecompte and Elvire Bellanger; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy "Black" James Freeman Sr.; parents, Alcide and Oneilia Labat Foret; brothers, Horace, Norris and Junius Foret; and sisters, Dorothy Larousse and Doris Gros. ==========================