Obituaries of JANUARY 2003 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: 8 Jun 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 Marilyn Freeman Marilyn Marie Freeman, 58, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:57 a.m. Jan. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Dudley Freeman of Golden Meadow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton Paul and Gracie Guidry Freeman; and brothers, Gerold and Robert Freeman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Richard Lodrigue Richard Joseph Lodrigue, 23, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee, Jessica Plaisance; his parents, Lawrence and Eva Crepel Lodrigue; his grandmother, Bessie Lodrigue; one daughter, Jaelyn Michelle Lodrigue; three sisters, Dawn, Denise and Samantha Lodrigue; and two nephews, Nicholas Lodrigue and Jordan Thomas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony Lodrigue and Prudent and Telesia Verret Crappel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nicholas Moncada Jr. Nicholas "N.J." John Moncada Jr., 72, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and Thibodaux and resident of Southaven, Miss., died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Nicole Moncada of Horn Lake, Miss.; one sister, Betty Pennison of Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Neal Pitre Neal J. Pitre, 58, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Terrebonne Pitre; mother, Mercedes R. Pitre; sons, Roddy, Shane, Lance and Jai Pitre; and.daughter, Jade P. Simon; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackin Pitre Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Titus Savoie Sr. Titus P. Savoie Sr., 70, a resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Lyons Savoie; sons, Titus Jr. and Samuel Savoie; daughters, Athena Savoie and Cynthia Garrett; brother, Earl Savoie; sisters, Georgia Porche, Ruth Brooks and Rhoda Fritz Gros; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gracieus Savoie; brothers, Warren, Hudson and Nolan Savoie; sisters, Nora Savoie, Lorina Babin, Eula Bowers, Hilda Crabtree and Esther Matherne; and one great-granddaughter, Jaylee Monroe. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ulysse Sauce Ulysse "Joe" Sauce, 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux died at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 1, 2003. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He is survived by his wife, Mary Adams Sauce; stepsons, Robert, Billy and Tommy Deroche; sister, Jessie Landry; and stepsister, Hilda Comeaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Victoria Blanchard Sauce; stepbrother, Lawrence Sauce; sister, Anna Gautreaux; and two stepsisters, Mae Simoneaux and Lucy Legleu. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patsy Lathrop Patsy Cancienne Lathrop, 70, a native of Labadieville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:55 a.m. Jan. 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Christian Family Center in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Morrison "Lou" Lathrop Sr.; sons, Morrison Jr. and Phillip Lathrop; daughters, Kathy Lathrop Lafont and Alice Lathrop Burregi; sisters, Beverly Cancienne Usey, Geraldine Cancienne Chaisson and Ruth Cancienne Hebert; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Maude Delaune Cancienne; brother, Leo Cancienne; and sister, Shirley Cancienne Oncale. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Oliver Williams Jr. Oliver Williams Jr., 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Westwego, died Jan. 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Truevine Baptist Church in Westwego. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Almita Williams of Westwego; sons, Tyrone and Gregory Williams of Westwego; sisters, Hazel Robertson of Labadieville, Betty Jones of Belle Rose, Grace Brown and Lillian Van Buren of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Sr. and Albertha Allen Brown; and brothers, Morris, Claude Munson and Charles Brown. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frank Maricelli Frank Luther Maricelli, a native of Campti and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ouida Faust Maricelli of Houma; son, Barry Maricelli of Natchez, Miss.; daughters, Debra Blackwell, Lisa Allen and Pennie Deligans, all of Houma; sister, Helen Bostick of Natchitoches; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Willie Eleanor Clark Maricelli; son, Lane Maricelli; brother, Charles "Sonny" Maricelli Jr.; and sisters, Dorothy M. Coulton, Dollie Maricelli and Cleo M. Briley. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Boudreaux Alvin Joseph Boudreaux, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. 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, Gladys Duplantis Boudreaux of Houma; sons, Alvin II, Keith and Eric Boudreaux; daughters-in-law Gail, Cindy and Darlene Boudreaux; daughter, Claudette Boudreaux and companion Tami; brothers, Claude Jr. and Adria n Boudreaux; and grandchildren, Kevin, Nicole, and Jessica Boudreaux, Chanel Schiro, Michelle. Beau and Alexina Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude P. Sr. and Bertha Pontiff Boudreaux; sister, Clara Carlos; brothers. Robert and Arthur "Pat" Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stanley Clement Sr. Stanley Lewis Clement Sr., 74, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by two sons, Stanley L Clement Jr. of Luling and Sidney A. Clement of Gray; two daughters, Elaine Clement Malbrough of Bayou Blue and Emily Clement Rice of Gray; one brother, Kernel Clement of Friendship, Wis.; one sister, Nancy Clement Clement of Chackbay; nine grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Richard Clement; his parents, Henry Clement and Melia Clement; and one brother, Clemcy Clement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amy Daigle Amy Aucoin Daigle, 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. 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 son, Everette Daigle Jr. of Cape Coral, Fla.; daughters, Brenda Daigle Berthelot of Thibodaux and Candace Gary of Gray; brother, Author Aucoin of Napoleonville, sisters, Anna Aucoin Daigle of Napoleonville and Louise Coupel of Amelia; and grandchildren, Kathey, EJ., Carrie, Melanie, Bryan, Lisa, Dwayne, Darlene, Johnny, Danny, Shane, LJ., Tracy, BJ. and Chad; 23 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Daigle Sr.; parents, Oscar and Emma Aucoin; son, Oscar Daigle; brothers, Albert, Gilly and Sammy Aucoin; and sisters, Alice and Odile Boudreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Juanita Frisella Juanita Ann Champagne Frisella, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. today and a prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Tony "Sam" Frisella Jr.; mother, Vivian Champagne; son, Jeff Frisella; daughters, Julie and Jenna Frisella; brothers, Kyle, Bruce and Thomas Champagne; sister, Rebecca C. Morgan. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Champagne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tony Pisani Tony D. Pisani, 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:57 p.m. Jan. 3,2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Christina Kingrey Pisani; first wife, Sandra LeCompte; father, Louis J. Pisani; mother, Elsie Bergeron; stepmother, Alice Pisani; sons, David, Cody and Christian Pisani; daughters, April Spiears and Christine Pisani; sisters, Pat Kramer, Susie Dailey and Dora Cope; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Pisani Jr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Bergeron Sr. James A Bergeron Sr., 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Jan. 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Boudreaux Bergeron; son, James A. Bergeron Jr.; daughters, Laura Lagarde and Lisa Gensheimer; brother, Jerry P. Bergeron; sister, Barbara Scioneaux; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Hilda Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clovis Foret Clovis Moise Foret, 75, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:41 a.m. Jan. 4, 2003. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Des Allemands Mennonite Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vineda Comardelle Foret; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis P. and Charlotte Aupied Foret; brothers, Clarence, Tilton, Roy and Louis Foret; sisters, Enola LaGarde, Irene Ledet, Ella Mae Danos, Bernice Theriot and Elaina Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clinton Leger Jr. Clinton J. Leger Jr., 76, a native of Lafayette and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 4, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Smith Leger; sons, David J. and James Clinton Leger; daughters, Denise McGaw and Vicki Turner; grandchildren, Richie, Clinton, Meghan, Michael and Patrick McGaw, Emily T. Varnado, Jordy and Peter Turner, Melissa, Eric, Amy and Sara Leger, Clinton J. Leger II and Halle Varnado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton J. Sr. and Julia Thibodaux Leger; brother, Carroll Leger; and sister, Betty Leger. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Scott Riche Scott A. Riche, 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Claude "C.J." Jr. and Louise "Lou" Savoie Riche; and grandmother, Rose Mary Scarpulla Savoie. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin Savoie and Claude and Bernice Riche; and infant sister, Michelle Riche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Thibodaux Harold "Thibby" Lauland Thibodaux, 79, a native of Ferriday and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 4, 2003 Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne M. LeCompte Thibodaux of Houma; sons, Robert A, Clark A and Donald D. Thibodaux: daughters, Pam A. Gauthreaux, Janet "Angel" Babin and Eileen "Lou" Pontiff; daughters-in-law, Anita Dryden Thibodaux and Melanie Commander Thibodaux: sons-in-law, Michael Gauthreaux, Mark J. Babin and Michael Pontiff; sister, Katherine "Sister" Martinez of Napoleonville; grandchildren. Julie Gauthreaux Scott, Brandon M. Babin, Bradley J. Babin, Christopher A Pontiff, Ben R. Pontiff, Katie L. Thibodaux and Kensey E. Thibodaux; grandchildren-in-law, Jason Scott and Kami Domangue Babin; step- grandchildren, Christina Lindsey of Westwego and Robin A Holt of Mandeville; great-grandchild, Chandler W. Scott of Houma; and step-great-grandchild, Jasmine M. Holt of Ponchatoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Cora Z. Lauland Thibodeaux Sr.; and brother, Earl Thibodaux Jr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adolph Guidry Adolph Joseph Guidry, 75, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 3:01 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003. Vi sitation will be from noon to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lorena Hebert Guidry; son, Ferrell J. Guidry; daughters, Darlene Guidry Autin and Melissa Guidry Folse; brother, Louis Guidry; sister, Adolphine Guidry St. Pierre; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joliesant and Emilie Danos Guidry; and brothers, Emile Guidry and Joseph "T-Joe" Solomon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Fannie Orgeron Fannie Hartman Orgeron, 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 a.m. Jan. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Audrey Terrebonne and Barbara Lagarde; brother, Alcide Hartman Jr.; sisters, Mae H. Duet, Gladys H. Bourgeois, Leola H. Breaux and Nell H. Gaudet; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Orgeron: parents, Alcide Sr. and Alida Barbier Hartman; brothers, Albert, Huey, Sidney and Manray Hartman; sisters, Elsie Hartman, Annie H. David and Millie Hartman; and great-grandchild, Demi Lagarde. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lois Ellis Lois Mae Parker Ellis, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Ellis Jr. of Thibodaux; sons. David and James Anthony Parker and Joseph Ellis of Thibodaux, Craig Ellis of Arlington, Texas, and Jason Ellis of New Orleans; daughters, Denise A. Parker of Chackbay, Kim E. Ellis and Phyllis J. Ellis of Thibodaux; she is also survived by 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Pike and David G. Parker; sons, Marvin Parker and Terrance P. Ellis; and brother, Charles R. Pike. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stanley Marcel Stanley Antoine Marcel, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:11 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his sister Margaret Anderson of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and several nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Eunice Levron Marcel; and brother, Ernest Marcel. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Hicks John Byassee Hicks, a native of Houma and resident of Henderson, Texas, died Jan. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today. He is survived by his sons, Russell Joseph Hicks and Thomas Coy Hicks; daughter, Mary Quenevere Cook; daughter-in-law, Susan Hicks; son-in-law, Dale Cook; sister, Patricia Hicks Sims; brother-in-law, Ronald W. Sims; cousin, Jerry T. Hicks and wife Arlene; and friends, Dean, Debbie and Grace Wise, all of Angleton, Texas; grandchildren, Kristi Marie Crochet and Eric Wayne Hicks. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Mildred Boudreaux Hicks; brother, Thomas Coy Hicks; sister, Mary Susan Hicks; grandparents, Viles H. and Alice Bourgeois Boudreaux of Houma and Henry Coy and Alma Byassee Hicks of Kentucky. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mildred Talbot Mildred Acosta Solar Talbot, 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003 Services are pending. Call Landry's Funeral Home at 447-9041. She is survived by her daughters, Janet S. Landry and Connie S. Boudreaux; stepdaughters, Pauline Scarborough and Jerry Anne Talbot; 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Solar; second husband, Claude Talbot; parents, Joseph and Myrthe Helt Acosta; great-grandson, Willie Bernard; brothers, Clarence and Claiborne Acosta; and sisters, Josie Marquette. Clara Bergeron. Annie Burns. Addie Boudreaux and Gertie Guidroz ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Champagne Sr. Francis "Frankie" Xavier Champagne Sr., 75, a native of Edgard and resident of Luling, died at 12:34 a.m. Jan. 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He is survived by his wife, Retta Troxler Champagne; sons, Frankie, P.J. and Jamie Champagne; daughters, Charlotte Champagne and Audrey Raziano; brother, Durwood Champagne; sisters, Iris Delaneuville, Mary Lou Schexnayder, Faith Roussel, Joy Schexnayder and Rita Jane Bohn; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Aline Copponex Champagne; brother, Wallace Champagne; and sisters, Doris Matherne and Audrey Reynaud. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elijah Dunmire Jr. Elijah Dunmire Jr., 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:23 p.m. Jan. 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Murphy Dunmire of Thibodaux; mother Iceola Dunmiles of Hahnville; sons, Kevin Dunmires, Steward Dunmires, Elijah Dunmires III all of Thibodaux; daughters, Ceola D. Sewire, and Regina Dunmires of Thibodaux and Thester Davis of Napoleonville; brothers, George Dunmires of Edgard, Larry and Henry Dunmires of Luling, Gary Dunmires of Hahnville and Alverns Dunmires of Gibson; sisters, Joyce Dunmires and Annie Nixon of Hahnville; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Elijah Dunmire Sr.; brothers, J.C. Ranson, Elton Dunmires and Henry Lewis; sister, Leola Mitchell, and grandson. Issiah Dunmires. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leola Earl Leola Earl, 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died Jan. 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Ethel Lockett of Belleville, Ill., nephews, Murry Jordan of Thibodaux, Clarence Jordan and Wesley Foster of Donaldsonville; grandchildren, Cindy Earl, Herbert Earl Jr., Keysha Young and Markeysha Lockett; daughters-in-law, Rosa Lee Earl, Kim Young and Wilma Earl; nine great- grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mink Earl; parents, Ergin and Elnora Sherman; sons, Herbert Earl Sr. and Warren J. Young; sisters, Annie Mase Foster and Effie Sherman; brother, U. Bee Sherman; and grandson, Willie Young. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Murphy Porche Murphy Peter Proche, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:01 p.m. Jan. 6 , 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his son, Caldon Peter Porche; daughters, Dale P. Milton and Penny P. Matherne; step-daughter, Shirley Brown Naquin; brother. Harvey Porche; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Leona Mae Menard Porche; parents, Julius Taylor and Ophelia Songe Porche; grandchildren, Kellie Dale Milton, Michael J. and Guy P. Valure; brothers, Albert. Morris, Herbert and David Porche; and sisters, Nettie Bourke, LaFarnce Vadella, Burke Darcey and Thelma Burke. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alice Badgett Alice Carr Fields Badgett, 85, at native of LaGrange, N.C., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Jan. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Rouse Funeral Home in LaGrange. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Sheppard Badgett Templet, son-in-law, Paul Joseph Templet; and granddaughters, Andrea Alice Templet of Woodlands, Texas and Renee Rose Templet of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Buck" Earl Badgett; brother, Roland C. Fields Jr.; and sister, Frances Fields. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Bernard Laura M. Bernard. 91, a native of Brule-Guillot and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sister, Aline B. Daigle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colville and Alice Mire Bernard; and brothers, Leonce, Maurice and Thomas Bernard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Virgie Donnes Virgie M. LeBlanc Donnes, 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Gretna, died Jan. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Metairie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Patrick and Phillip Donnes; sister, Verna Lejuene; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer F. Donnes; parents, Arthur E. and Nola Guidry LeBlanc; and brother, Arthur J. LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peggy Potter Peggy Harkins Potter, 67, a native of Canton, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Jan. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial at the Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Wilma Mieir Harkins of Ponca City, Okla.; sons, David, Lowell E. and Ricky J. Potter; daughter, Shirley P. Beauchaine and Leslie P. Smith, both of Houma; brothers, Ted Harkins of San Diego, Calif., Floyd Harkins Jr. of Lawton, Okla., Keith Harkins of Chantilly, Va., Ralph Harkins of Belvedere, NJ., Ronald Harkins of Manila, Phillipines, Kenneth Parkins of Lowell, Mass., and Robert Harkins of Ponca City, sister, Bonnie Ake of Chatsworth, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil David Potter Sr.; father, Floyd Harkins Sr.; and brother, Eugene Harkins. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Dantin Harold J. Dantin, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8:30 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. He is survived by his wife, Doris Gaudet Dantin; son, James G. Dantin; daughters, Susan Dantin Danos and Connie Dantin; brother, Carroll Dantin; sister, Anne Dantin Falgout; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Boudreaux Dantin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Janet Eusea Janet Esteve Eusea, 54, a native of Westwego and resident of Luling, died at 7:10 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St Charles Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gary Eusea; daughter, Angela Eusea Matherne of Thibodaux; brothers, Allen Esteve of Marrero and Donald Esteve of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Sandra Esteve of Lafayette; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Dora Dantin Esteve. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Erick Guidry Erick Alan Guidry, 27, a native of Chackbay and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Thibodaux, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his parents, Jessie and Shirley Lillis Guidry; grandmother, Clara Rougee Guidry; nieces, Tiffany, Brittany and Kristin Frickie; sister, Sandy Guidry Frickie; and brother-in-law, Scott Frickie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Enola Lirette Enola "Sissy" Marie Lirette, 74, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Theriot, died at 6:50 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m.' today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Beau, Warren, Carl, Willie and Kenneth Sr. of Houma, Jerome and Larry of Ashland, Alex of Gray, Alex Jacob of Lafayette, Mark of Raceland arid Donald Lirette of Lockport; daughter, Pam L. Lovell of Houma; brother, Herbert DeHart; sisters, Frances Liner and Leola Lirette; 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilvin Lirette; parents, Sanders and Bridget Luke DeHart; brothers, Ernest and Virgis DeHart; and sister, Esther Lovell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecilia Breaux Cecilia Foret Breaux, 95, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 6:50 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Nativity Church Cemetery. She is survived by her son, A.J. Breaux; half-brother, Clarence Foret; grandchildren, Adrian and Gary Breaux, Cheryl Kenmore, Cynthia Barba and Christine Moser; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Breaux; brother, Ignace J. Foret; and sisters, Philoman and Edolia Champagne, Georgiana Waguespack and Valerie Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harold Dantin Harold J. Dantin, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8:30 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. He is survived by his wife, Doris Gaudet Dantin; son, James G. Dantin; daughters, Susan Dantin Danos and Connie Dantin; brother, Carroll Dantin; sister, An ne Dantin Falgout; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Boudreaux Dantin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Raceland. He was a former Lafourche Police Jury member and a justice of the peace. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Grubbs Mary Virginia Bennett Grubbs, 89, a resident of New Iberia, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Sunday at David Funeral Home in New Iberia. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Julius W Grubbs Sr., of New Iberia; two sons, Julius W Grubbs Jr. and wife Patricia Moresi Grubbs and Jonathan P. Grubbs of Panama City, Fla.; one sister, Rebecca Bennett Hatten of Petal, Miss; and six grandchildren, Matthew G. Landrv. Alexandra J. Grubbs, Samanatha L. Grubbs, all of New Iberia, Brent P. Grubbs of Mobile, Ala., Jonathan P. Grubbs Jr. and Mary Virginia Grubbs, both of Panama City. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Alexander Bennett and Corinne Dobbins Bennett; one sister, Winnie B. Avers; and three brothers, Herman, William and Austin Bennett. She earned a BA degree from William Carey College and a Masters in Religious Education from Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky. She was active in the church and served as camp president of the Auxiliary of the Gideons International. She loved to sing and gardening. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to purchase Holy Bibles through the Gideons. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lawrence LeBoeuf Lawrence A. LeBoeuf, 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Shotwell LeBoeuf; two sons, Tommy and Timmy LeBoeuf of Kenosha, Wis.; one stepson, Ebdon Verdin; three stepdaughters, Karen Aucoin, Amanda Griffin and Lacie Verdin; one brother, Alance J. LeBoeuf Sr. of Denham Springs; three sisters, Lois Use, Mary Bejou and Eloise Guidry; four grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alance J. and Ella Mae Bergeron LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Frank and Roy LeBoeuf. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gloria Pearson Gloria Imelda Pearson, 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Pearl River, died Jan. 9, 2003. A private memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River. She is survived by her sons, Eddie and R. Mike Pearson, John and Robert Davison; daughters, Roxanne Fowler, Connie and Debra Pearson; brothers, Thomas, Norman and Cyril Sheeren; sister, Shirley Matthews; grandchildren, Derek, Joshua, Austin and Devin Pearson and Tonya Clapp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Newton Pearson; parents, William Thomas and Imelda Veronica Sheeren; brothers, Andrew and Hyacinth Sheeren; and sister, Rita Valenski. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Carter Jr. Eddie "Nutt Nutt" Carter Jr., 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angela M. Carter of Thibodaux; sons, Edward and Trenton Francis and Kendroniate Johnson, all of Thibodaux; daughters, Latasha and Tameka Francis; brother, John Williams; and sister, Eartha Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Sr. and Florence Williams Carter; brother, Nolan Banks; and sister, Willie Mae Hubbard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lucille Ledet Lucille Ledet, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Abbeville, died at 3:55 p.m. Jan. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Ella Jean LeBlanc; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Ledet; second husband, Dennis Verret Jr.; daughters, Linda Dean, Cheryl Ledet and Wilda Mae Ledet; brother, Howard Fanguy; and sister, Emily. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Lefort Clarence J. Lefort, 80, a native and resident of Larose, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Steve Lefort; three daughters, Jacqueline Rodrigue, Gail Broussard and Kathy Richoux; one sister, Clara Mae Burst; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelda Orgeron Lefort; his parents, Urbin and Louise Ledet Lefort; and one daughter, Rousline Arceneaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrol Babin Sr. Carrol Joseph Babin Sr., 77, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patty Bennett Babin; sons, Carrol Jr., David Sr., Leslie and Chris Babin; sister, Ethel Babin Collingnan of Baton Rouge; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph and Elise Achee Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel Baye Hazel "Patsy" Daigle Baye, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:55 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her son, Robert J. Baye; daughter, Beth B. Barthel; son-in- law, Donald Barthel; brothers, Harold, Tommy, Leo and Dickie Daigle; sister, Esther D. Jennings; grandchildren; Celeste, Angie and Erin Barthel; and friends, Wendy and Bob. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "CD" Dominic Baye; parents, Ivy and Heneritte Boudreaux Daigle; brothers, Raymond and Maurice Daigle; and sister, Vivian D. Baye. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adriel Folse Adriel Zerangue Folse, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:10 p.m. Jan. 11, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St.Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harold J. Folse Sr.; sons, Harold "Boo" J. Jr. and Ted Folse; daughters, Carolyn F. Legendre, Pamela Ann Folse, Patricia "Pat" Folse and Adriel 'Tee" Matherne; brothers, Clifford "Boy" Jr. and Gerald M. Zerangue; sister, Ruth Zerangue Cochennic; 14 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Sr. and Julie Gautreaux Zerangue; and one great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Earline Griffin Earline Ledet Griffin, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. today a t the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara R. Comer, Debra L Gisclair, Wanda G. Danos and Faye Griffin; sisters, Una Mae L. Cheramie and Rose Mary L. Leonard; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Sr. and Birtha Cheramie Ledet; daughter, Phyllis R. Orgeron; and brothers, Ernest Jr., William and Lee Earl Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Guidry Lillian Galliano Guidry, 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:07 p.m. Jan. 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her daughter, Mae Ella G. Walding; brother, Felton Galliano; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lipton J. Guidry; parents, Julien and Euphemie Kiff Galliano; and son, Russell Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verda Guidry Verda Griffin Guidry, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Morrison J. Jr. and Dale J. Guidry; daughter, Kathy G. Richoux; brother, Samuel Griffin; sisters, Viola Giardina, Egnolia Richoux, Lorina Presetenbach and Joyce Pugulise; son-in-law, Wade A Richoux; daughters- in-law, Patsy A and Kim S. Guidry; grandchildren, Gary, Greg, Eli and Phobe Guidry, Andrea and John Richoux and Tristan Martin; and great-grandchildren, Kathleen, Conner, Logan and Landon She was preceded in death by her husband, Morrison T. Guidry Sr.; parents, Samuel and Ernestine Duet Griffin; son, Gary James Guidry; and brothers, Hubert, Eric and Anthony Griffin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Kliebert Mary Kliebert, 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Gene Kliebert; daughter, Linda Landry; brothers, Horace, Simon, August, Wally and Elton Rodrigue; sister, Shirley Thibodaux; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean Kliebert; her parents, Victor and Augustilia Legendre Rodrigue; grandson, Wade Kliebert; and sister, Victoria Rodrigue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lester Webber The Rev. Lester "Ray" Webber, 80, of Morristown, Tenn., died Jan. 11, 2003. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvue Baptist Church in Morristown. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Webber; sons, Carroll, Curtis of Morristown, Gary of Thibodaux and Coy Webber of Jefferson City, Tenn.; sister, Geneva Newman of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Alvin "Buddy" and Raymond of Knoxville and Carl Webber of Pascagoula, Miss.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Jettie Webber. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laurel Koen Laurel Dupre Koen, 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Bell Chase, died at 8:26 p.m. Jan. 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Franicevich; brother, Isaac Dupre Jr.; sisters, Ollie Prevost and Lee Inmen; two grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Koen and parents, Isaac Sr. and Laura Porche Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruben Lagarde Ruben J. Lagarde, 93, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 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, Velma Trosclair Lagarde; brother, Constant "Buster" LaGarde Sr.; and sister, Angeline LaGarde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joachim and Josephine Masson LaGarde; brothers, Jack, Buddy, Frank and Masson LaGarde; and sister, Marguerite Claire LaGarde. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kathleen Fournet Kathleen Marie Foumet, 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, died at 2:46 p.m. Jan. 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to J p.m. Thursday at St Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St Michael's Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday. She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Fournet Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and twin Jerry Fournet Chauffe of Slidell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey J. Sr. and Lorena Bonin Fournet; and brother, Dewey Fournet Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amelie Gervais Amelie Guidry Gervais, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Charles community, died Jan. 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Trosclair and Diane Roger; sisters, Mary Dufrene, Lois France and Lillie Trafficano; six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Gervais; parents, Camille and Clothilde Bergeron Guidry; son, Larry Gervais; brothers, Mark and Edward Guidry; sisters, Elsie Bergeron and Lillian Zeringue; and one great- grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Bonvillain Dorothy Gros Bonvillian, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:54 a.m. Jan. 14, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Roy Bonvillain; daughter, Elaine Jordan Bourgeois; and grandchildren, Jerry Aucoin and Adele George. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clabert Gros; daughters, Joyce Jordan Aucoin; and brother, Chester Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rogers Blain Rogers Blain, 55, a native and resident of St. James, died at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church. 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, Donna B. Blain; sons, Tramayne and Dontel Blain; daughter, Latrice Blain; sisters, Catherine Emery, Vivian Edwards, Marie and Gladys Blain, Stella Charles and Debra Dennis; and brother, Michael Blain Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony Sr. and Enola Blain; sister, Rita Mae Costley and brother, Tony Blain Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anthony Maggio Anthony "Tony" Maggio, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 14, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in T hibodaux. He is survived by his brother, Vincent M. Maggio; sister, Josephine M. Battaglia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Catherine Perrona Maggio; brothers, Sam and Alonzo Maggio; sisters, Lena M. Stevens, Kitty L. Lamartina, Lizzie M. Lamartina and Mary M. Canova. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marilyn McCoy Marilyn Ann McCoy, 47, a native and resident of Boutte, died at 10:08 a.m. Jan. 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Sunlight Cemetery in Gheens. She is survived by her father, the Rev. Adam McCoy Sr.; son, Ronald Anthony McCoy; brothers, Adam Jr., Michael Sr., Darren and Dean McCoy; sisters, Esther Mae Thorne, Debra Nelson, Janet Murrey, Lisa Williams and Sandra McCoy; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Ingram McCoy. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patrick Braud Patrick Joseph Braud, 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma died at 7 a.m. Jan. 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" Ann Trimble Braud; son, Raymond Patrick Braud of Houma; daughters, Connie Braud and Kimberly B. Stevens of Houma, Laurie B. Kullman and Vickie B. Gengarelly, both of Donner; brother, Harold Legendre of Schriever; twin sister, Patricia B. Daigle of Bayou Blue; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Regina Legendre Braud; brothers, Curtis Braud, Raymond and Floyd Legendre; sister, Ninette B. Aucoin; and grandchildren, Ryan and Nikki Gengarelly. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elizabeth Brown Elizabeth Williams Brown, 89, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Jan. 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rose Hill 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 daughters, Virgie Landry, Ruby North, Ruth Carter, Rachel Landry, Betty Solite; sons, Sterline Jr., Allen, and Ernest Brown; 48 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Brown Sr.; parents, Oscar and Luvinia Williams; a son; two sisters and three brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethelina Bernard Ethelina Maria Gibson Bernard, 69, a native of Rayne and resident of Cut Off, died Jan. 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time 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 church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Robert Bernard Sr., of Aurora, Co., and Curtis Bernard Jr., of St Louis, Mo.; daughters, Ethel Bernard Smith, and Nolia Bernard of Lake Charles, and Joselyn Bernard Lazard of Lafayette; brother, Chester Gibson Sr., of Brookshire, Texas; sisters, Marquerite Senigar and Patricia Gibson Brooks, both of Port Arthur, Texas; she is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Bernard Sr.; parents, Jack and Aline Marie Nezey Gibson; and sister, Josephine Gibson. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was also a member of The Rainbow Social Club. Her hobbies included cooking. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emelda Hebert Emelda Allemand Hebert, 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2 a.m. Jan. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Clarence "Boy" J. Jr. and Robert J. Hebert; daughters, Adeline H. Rousse, Dolores H. and Shirley H. Legendre; sisters, Mabel A. Chauvin, ClaraBelle A. Danos and Dora Mae Sevin; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Hebert Sr.; parents, Lubin Sr. and Lucia Melancon Allemand; brothers, Alvin, Herbert, Lubin Jr., Norman, Nolan and Lawrence Allemand; and sister, Maude A Bourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donna Adams Donna Clinton Adams of Kermit, Texas and Patterson, died Jan. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband. Dr. Robert A. Adams III.; son, Michael Robert Adams; brother, Billy Weldy of Katy, Texas; and sisters, Pauline Hebert of Thibodaux and Frances Pinho of Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Ray and Frances Arnold Clinton. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Musso Dr. Joseph "Buck" C. Musso, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Iberia, died Jan. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Iberia. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Family Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Boudreaux Musso; sons, Thomas, John and Stephen Musso; daughters, Anne Melancon and Susan Viator; brothers, Robert and Camille Musso; sister, Rene Lee Waguespack; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Pauline Hogan Musso; and sister, Frances Musso Roundtree. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leo Perque Sr. Leo P. Perque Sr., 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3 p.m. Jan. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Rodrigue Perque; son, Leo P. Perque Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jacklyn Trosclair Perque; brothers, Kirby and Harvey Perque; sister, Diddion P. Verdin; grandchildren, Shannon P. Delatte and Dawn P. Theriot; grandchildren-in-law, Kevin Delatte and Darren Theriot; and great- grandchildren, Alexandra and Haden Theriot and Hailey Delatte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evdovic and Florence Chiasson Perque; son, Ralph Perque; brothers, O.J., Chelton, Steward and Curly Perque. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ethel Authement Ethel Naquin Authement, 55, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux- Chenes, died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux- Chenes, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Authement; mother, Cecile LeBoeuf Naquin Dupre; sons, Richard, David and John Authement; brothers, Gillis, Anthony and Nelson Naquin; sisters, Wilma and Nellie LeBoeuf, Shirley and Juliene Domangue, Gladys Trahan, Verly Authement and Ce cile Foret; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, James R. Naquin, Sr.; and four brothers, Whitney Naquin Sr., James Naquin Jr., and Wilbert and Carlton Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Exnicious Albert "Samson" Exnicious, 73, a native of Napoleonville and former resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by sisters, Eula Mae Robinson, Vertie Hadrick, Connie Chevis, Cheryl and Judy Exnicious; brothers, Michael and Kenneth Exnicious; brothers-in- law, Andrew Robinson, Bobby Hadrick and James Chevis; aunt, Bessie Mae Banks; close relatives and caretakers, Ronald and Kathy W. Bradley; close niece, Sheila Sports; and other relatives, including Thelma Washington and Rose Meads. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Exnicious Sr. and Mary Lee Brown; brothers, Sterling Sports, Harry Jr.a nd Curtis Exnicious; and sister, Katherine Exnicious. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Hebert Harris Joseph Hebert, 92, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gray, died at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 17, 2003. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Isabelle Breaux Hebert; stepson, Lawrence Hebert; stepdaughter, Isabell Hotard; nine grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Rebecca Thibodaux Hebert; brothers, Hector, Lucien, Andrew, Joseph, Leonce and John Hebert; and sisters, Bernice Verret and Emilv Baye. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin Simoneaux Alvin Simoneaux, 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. Jan. 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by a stepson, Godfrey Waguespack. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Dugas Simoneaux; parents, Whitney and Mae Boudreaux Simoneaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Troy Singleton Troy Wesley Singleton, 80, a native of Hopkins County, Texas, and resident of Dallas, Texas, died Jan. 17, 2003. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon City Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Texas. He is survived by his son, Troy Don Singleton; brother, Walton Singleton; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Sue Pettit; parents, Ether and Dora Patterson Singleton; daughter, Erma Lea Brundridge; and brother, Leo Singleton. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Magnus Chauvin Sr. Magnus Anthony Chauvin Sr., 89, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003. A private memorial service will be held at a later date and time. He is survived by his sons, Magnus Jr. and Richard Chauvin; sisters, Elsie Smith of Houma and Lutzie Roberts of Georgia; three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Marie Richard Chauvin; parents, Arthur and Virginia Bergeron Chauvin; and many brothers and sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alice Renois Alice "Miss Alice" Terrebonne Renois, 87, a native of Leeville and resident of Rambin, died Jan. 18, 2003. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, with burial at the Grove Hill Cemetery. She was survived by her sons, Emmett D. Jr., Theodore "Butch," Murphy and Raymond "Zeke" Renois; daughters, Julia "Marie" Bradley and Thelma Ruth Renois; daughters-in-law, Enola Joycelyn, Earline and Marilyn Renois; son-in-law, Frank Bradley; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Emmett P. Renois Sr.; parents, Oscar and Charlott "Notilia" Terrebonne; brothers, Justillen and Samjest "Sam" Terrebonne; sisters, Oscalie T. Dantin and Leonie Terrebonne; and grandson, Aaron Renois. Her pallbearers were Ronald and Frank "Tommy" Bradley, Dwayne and Glenn Pitre, Daniel and Levi Thomas Renois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edith Davaine Edith Ann Leitz Davaine, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her stepsons, Jesse and Jerry Davaine; daughter, Melissa Rose; sisters, Rita Leitz and Kessel Stage; eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Davaine; parents, Jacob and Celena Eiswirth Leitz; and brother, Jacob Leitz. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Duet Sr. David Emmanuel Duet Sr., 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sons, David "T'Dave" Jr., Errol "Butch," and Earl Duet; brothers, Eule and Ivey Duet; sister, Evelia Dufrene; grandchildren, Clint, Rickey, Joey, Todd, Jason and Jordan Duet and Vicki Duet Hayes; 11 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Terrebonne Duet; parents, Lezime and Rosina Gisclair Duet; brothers, Oran, Edison and Morris Duet; sisters, Lezima "Mim" Guidry and Exanna Terrebonne; and grandchildren, Eric and Marissa Duet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Granier David Mark Granier, 39, a native of Vacherie and resident of Convent, died Jan. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Convent. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Bourgeois Granier; children, Aaron, Jacob and Alaina Granier; mother, Marjorie Reulet Granier; brothers, Michael and Andrew of Vacherie and Russell Granier of Baton Rouge; sisters, Julie Borne of Vacherie and Susan Brown of Raceland; father-in-law, Nestor "N.J." Bourgeois; mother-in- law, Joyce Bourgeois; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeffery and Lesly Bourgeois of Convent, John and Amy Adams of Mandeville, Stacie Granier of Baton Rouge, Raymond Brown of Raceland, Wade Borne, Marilyn Granier and Charlotte Granier, all of Vacherie. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Granier Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Scott James M. Scott, 23, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:36 a.m., Jan. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Diane Breaux Scott; and brothers, Jimmy J. and Brian A. Scott ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Thibodaux Marie Antoinette Gravois Thibodaux, 61, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church , with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her companion, Roland Benoit; former husband, Gerald "Shank" Thibodaux; mother, Lizzie Frances Webre; son, Terry F. Thibodaux of Raceland; daughters, Lisa Thibodaux, Carol Thomason and Christy Adams of Thibodaux; brothers, Larry Gravois, Lynn Gravois of Vacherie, Richard Gravois of Kraemer, Leroy Gravois of Laplace, Randy Gravois of Labadieville, Ronald Gravois of Slidell, and Gerard "T-Boy" Gravois of Chackbay; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Martinez of Kraemer; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lynn Gravois; and brother, Roland Gravois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Thibodaux Michael "Mike" Thibodaux, 39, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at House of Prayers in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Lanette Hebert Thibodaux; parents, Manuel "T-Man" Sr. and Maydel Kraemer Thibodaux; sons, Andrew Michael and Matthew Anthony Thibodaux; and brothers, Manuel Jr., Mitchell and Marshall Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bridget Marie Thibodaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Dillard Robert A. Dillard, 67, a native of Bay City, Texas and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Domangue Dillard; son, David Dillard; daughter, Lisa Dillard; stepsons, Borne, Danny and Rodney Ledet; stepdaughter, Vicky Duthu; sister, Jackie Dodge; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Josephine Heads Dillard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Zelia Jeandron Zelia Porter Jeandron, 89, a native of Lafayette and resident of Lockport, died at 1 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Morris "Mickey" Jeandron Jr.; daughters, Jene DeCuir, Carol Parks, Patricia Kelton-Reynolds and Doris Beaudean; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Jeandron Sr.; parents, Thomas Alfred and Blanche Mouton Porter; son, David Jeandron; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Fregia William "W.C." Fregia, 84, a native of Batson, Texas and resident of Cut Off, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Silver Springs Baptist Cemetery in Progress, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Marie Seager Fregia; daughters, Vickie Blanchard and Sherlyn Seago; sisters, Doris Wiseman, Lorraine Krejci and Betty Greene; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard R. and Sarah Jordan Fregia; brothers, Dan and Howard Fregia; sisters, Laura Cunningham and Lillie Theriot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Winnie Gisclair Winnie Adams Gisclair, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died at 10:35 a.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Bob Gisclair; daughters, Paula Cologne and Loretta Legendre; brothers, Widless and Clifton Adams; sisters, Mathilda Matherne and Emelda Dufrene; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Gisclair; parents, Albert Sr. and Emily Prejean Adams; brothers, Early, Albert Jr. and Norman Adams; and sister, Earline A. Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Jane Havens Mary Jane Ford Havens, 83, a native of Sherman, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Edward Jr. and Royal D. Havens; daughters, Lynn Glynn, Carolyn and Bernice Noles and Kay Green; and sister, Katie Williams; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Louis Havens Sr.; parents, Royal D. and Lottie Adeline Witherspoon Ford; brothers, Melvin, Virgil, George and Troy Ford; and sister, Eva Setzer. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonore Mozley Leonore Mozley, 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clifford C. Mozley: daughter, Lola A. Mozley; brothers, Charlie, Johnny and Albert J. Cheramie; and sister, Ismay Theriot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph "Codolph" and Augusta Gaspard Cheramie; brothers, Leonard, Alex and George Cheramie; sisters, Rosa Doucet, Leonise Cheramie, Sedonia Boudreaux, Rosalie Boudreaux and Irene Raymond. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Thibodaux Michael "Mike" Thibodaux, 39, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 a.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at House of Prayers in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Lanette Hebert Thibodaux; parents, Manuel "T-Man" Sr. and Maydel Kraemer Thibodaux; sons, Andrew Michael and Matthew Anthony Thibodaux; and brothers, Manuel Jr., Mitchell and Marshall Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bridget Marie Thibodaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emmanuel Toups Emmanuel "Manuel" "Cajun Ambassador of South Lafourche" Toups, 93, a native of Galliano and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Minola "Minnie" Toups; sons, Gerard, Carl and Charlie Toups; and six grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wanda Toups Wanda May Toups, 60, a native and resident of Gheens, died Jan. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her brothers, Donovan, Geary, Tommy, Kearny, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy "Joe", Sandy and Lane Toups; and sisters, Loyce Walker, Delores Foreman, Shillie Sampey, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Kathy Durio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas T and Bess Dufrene Toups; and brother, Alvin Toups. =========================================================================== = Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Vera Blanchard Vera Landry Blanchard, 88, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Plattenville, died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Lynn Jr., Dale, Wayne "Cat" Blanchard; daughter, Phyllis Breaux; daughters-in-law, Brenda, Cecilia and Kathy Blanchard; son-in- law, Jerry "Moose" Breaux; brothers, Charles "Chase" and Allen Landry; sisters, Inez Landry and Marilyn "Nonie" Daigle; 12 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Blanchard Sr.; parents, Rodolph Sr. and Noemie Templet Landry; brothers, Rodolph Jr., Neil and Arthur Landry; sisters, Dolores Buras and Therese Alleman; and niece Mary Gay Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michele Dixon Michele Plaisance Dixon, 51, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Ascension Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Dixon Sr; mother, Lucille Plaisance; daughters, Monicker, Danielle, Myana and Detrelle Plaisance; sisters, Marie Cornish and Linda Cheemooke; and brothers, Joseph and Brian Plaisance. She was preceded in death by her father, Jules Plaisance; and brother, Jules Plaisance Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emile Collins Sr. Emile Collins Sr., 89, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:40 p.m. Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the KC Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Malvina White Collins; son, Emile Collins Jr.; daughters, Emelda Trahan, Evelina "Evelyn" Thibodaux and Mary Lynn Poole; brother, Allen Collins Sr.; sister, Velma Henry; 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Evelina Luke Collins; brothers, Connely, Camile, Freddie, Jimmie and Myrtel Collins; sisters, Victoria, Eugenia and Verna Authement and Myrtilia LeBlanc. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Audrey Guidry Audrey Blanchard Guidry, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Bud, and Dobie Guidry; daughters-in-law, Darla and Tracy Guidry; brother, Philip Blanchard; sister, Elaine B. Mora; grandchildren, Cassey, Cody Mallory and Desiree Guidry and Axl Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Guidry Jr.; and parents, John and Lena Alario Blanchard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Whitney LeBlanc Whitney LeBlanc, 92, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:40 a.m. Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Rose L. Sevin, Gay L Orgeron, Daisy L. Walker, Betty L. Allemand and Shirley L Leek; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy H. LeBlanc; parents, Pierre and Flavie Plaisance LeBlanc; sons, Raymond and Nolan LeBlanc; brother, Claude LeBlanc; sister, Annie L. Federine; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alice Jones Alice Robichaux Jones, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Jefferson died Jan. 20, 2003. There will be a graveside ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. She is survived by her son, Roy Jones Jr.; daughters, Mary Francisco and Jane Taylor; and brother, Dr. Richard Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Jones; son, David A. Jones; and brother, Dr. Philip Robichaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hazel Rogers Hazel P. Rogers, 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Smith of Napoleonville; sisters, Cinderella Tliompson and Josephine Williams of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Rogers; second husband, Stuart Murphy; daughter, Velma Dorsey; sister, Mable Williams; brothers, Jessie and Claiborne Preston Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Williams Jr. The Rev. James Williams Jr., 83, a native and former resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Evening Star Baptist Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his daughters, Edith M. Cola of Paincourtville, Elisha Jasmine of Reserve, Linda Lewis of Hollywood, Calif., Julie Dunbar of Oakland, Calif and Ra'-Von Williams of Harvey; sons, Cleveland Williams of Palm Dale, Calif.; Huey P. and James K. Williams; brothers, George of New Orleans and the Rev. Moses Williams of Washington, D.C.; sisters, Everlina Jackson of Washington, D.C. and Oneta Weber of New Orleans; former wife, Quennie Naquin; 35 grandchildren; and 59 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Selina Holmes Williams; sons, Wilfred and Eugene Williams Sr.; parents, James Sr. and Edith Williams; and sisters, Annie and Ethel Mae Williams. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Morris Allemand Morris Allemand, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose died Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Trosclair Allemand; son, Autry Allemand; daughter, Rosemary A. Charpentier; brothers, John, Anthony, Harry and Loyman Allemand; sisters, Shirley Ledet and Thelma Chouest; seven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Viola Kiffe Allemand; brother, Norris Allemand; grandchild, Julie Bernard; and sister, Velma Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Bergeron Gerald John Bergeron, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral times are pending. Contact Samart Funeral Home in Houma for more information. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane King Bergeron; sons, Ricky, Hollins and Randy Bergeron; daughters, Tammy Bergeron Trosclair and Karen Bergeron Cuneo; brothers, Avery Benny an d Bernard "Pookie" Bergeron; sisters, Bonnie 'Teetsie" Caudell, Ruth Raffray, Cecile Barker, Gail Clark and Susan Geraci; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Cecile Bourg Bergeron; and brother, Clifton Bergeron Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lee Castagnos Jr. Lee J. Castagnos Jr., 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Jan. 21, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Gervais Castagnos; daughters, Colleen Cheramie of Metairie and Connie Hebert of Monroe; son, Lee J. "Chip" Castagnos III of Jefferson; stepson, Corey Dupre of Houma; stepdaughter, Chantel Dupre of Houma; sisters, Glenny Lee Buquet of Houma and Andree Moree of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee J. Sr. and Hazel Felix Castagnos. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carolyn Caudill Carolyn Bourg Caudill, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:57 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the funeral home with cremation to follow. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Caudill; sons, Timothy and Joe Anthony Caudill; daughters, Jerri Vicknair, Mary Beth "Becky" Theriot and Patricia "Patti" Lirette; brother, Wayne Bourg; sisters, JoAnn Harrison and Linda Crochet; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Esther Robichaux Bourg. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eula Delhaye Eula Bouvier Delhaye, 90, a native and resident of Larose died Jan. 21. 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Aline D. Massey of Lafayette and Mary Reynaud of Larose; brother, Lawrence Bouvier; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Thomas Delhaye; parents, Emile Sr. and Agnes Richoux Bouvier; sons, Harold Thomas and Patrick Thomas Delhaye; brother, Emile Bouvier Jr.; sisters, Leoncia B. Trahan, Doris Hawthorne Aderman and Sister Mary Monica, O.P. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Foster William R. Foster, 78, a native of Wichita, Kan. And resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Gertie Ann Boudreaux Foster; son, William "Billy" Jr. and Danny Foster; daughter, Dianne Burtchaell; brother, Edward Foster of Winnfield, Kan.; sisters, Francis McKenzie of Florissant, Mo., and Betty Ballinger of Sacramento, Calif.; five grandchildren and three step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel Frazier Foster; and sisters, Helen Smith and Kathryn Evans. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patty Gisclair Patty Naquin Gisclair, 40, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her companion, David Pellegrin; son. Terral Melancon; daughters, Adesia Naquin and Alaina Melancon; brothers, Howard, Anthony, Jerry and David Naquin; sisters, Peggy Rosas, Caroline Billiot and Allison Naquin; and grandmother, Lucy Kiger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph H. and Bernice Kiger Naquin; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ulysse Naquin and Julius Kiger. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Malven Lee Jr. Malven Franklin Lee Jr., 52, a native of Japan and resident of Luling, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Mt. Airy Cemetery in Boutte. He is survived by his wife, Mary Warren Lee; mother, Mary Peters Lee; son, Malven Lee III; daughter, Yvonne Darensbourg; daughter-in-law Judy Lee; son-in- law, Alfred Darensbourg; brothers, James M. and Steven Lee; and grandchildren, John William Lee and Danette Andrea Darensbourg. Lee; and brother, Charlie Lee. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Toney Shirley Marie Toney, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Trenton, N.J., died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at New Holy Cross Church of Christ Written in Heaven in Trenton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Ewing Cemetery in Ewing Township. N.J. She is survived by one son, Randolph E. McGowan of Trenton; two daughters, Belinda Jones and Tammy Toney, both of Trenton; six brothers, Lionel Diggs of New York, Alfred, Lester, Percy, Ricky and Claude Diggs, all of Houma; four sisters, Mollie, Helen and Eileen Diggs and Shirley Harris, all of Houma; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Davis and Olivia Diggs; and her grandparents Harry and Ruby McKinley Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Guilbeau Jr. Eddie J. Guilbeau Jr., 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:35 p.m. Jan. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 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, Marion LeMoine Guilbeau; sons, Eddie J. III and Jules "Jody" Guilbeau; daughters, Dolly G. Schouest and Misty G. Toups; brothers, Anthony and Roger Guilbeau; sisters, Hattie Harvey, Irene Potts and Locade Terrebonne; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Sr. and Rosite Rebstock Guilbeau; and daughter, Cathy G. Thibodaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Isabelle Upton Isabelle "Sis" Marie Raynal Upton, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Friday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her daughters Catherine Upton Gillis of Nashville Tenn., Cindy Upton Doiron of Ashburn, Va. and Annette Upton Murnane of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, H Stephen and Timothy Upton, both, of Baton Rouge; brother, Clement Rayna of Thibodaux; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Upton; parents Clement and Isabelle Raynal; grand sons, David and Drew Doiron, Michael and Brian Murnane, Beau and Ryan Rourke. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Margaret Comardelle Margaret B. Comardelle, 53, a native of Lockport and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:49 p.m. Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the ch urch cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Comardelle Sr.; mother, Theresa Bergeron Bellanger; sons, Jerry Jr., Joshua and Jonathan Comardelle; daughters, Melissa Berteau and Millicent Comardelle; brothers, Robert, Steven, Brooks, Daniel, Billy, Edmond, Dickie, Barry and Lee John Bellanger; sisters, Aline Loupe and Ruth Ann Austin; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Klebert Bellanger; and sister, Gloria Ann Havis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Isabelle Upton Isabelle "Sis" Marie Raynal Upton, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Friday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Upton Gillis of Nashville, Tenn., Cindy Upton Doiron of Ashburn, Va. and Annette Upton Murnane of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, H. Stephen and Timothy Upton, both of Baton Rouge; brother, Clement Raynal of Thibodaux; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Upton; and parents, Clement and Isabelle Raynal ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Westley Jr. Joseph Wesdey Jr., 71, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Catherine of Sienha Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Protestant Cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Aline Banks of San Francisco and Doris Werner of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leo Johnson and John Westley; and sister, Gloria W. Landry. He was a retired electrician. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Benson Pitre Benson "T-Ben" J. Pitre, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hillary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Earline Z. Pitre; son, Daryl Joseph Pitre; daughter, Janale Comeaux and Leolia Trosclair; stepson, Gary Pertuit; sisters, Nell Baye, Mildred Thomassie, Ezola Fazzio, Bert Tauzin, Annabelle Pitre and Betty Shavor; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre; brothers, Cleveland, Wallace and Stanley Pitre; and sister, Eula Rodrigue. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Benson Pitre Benson "T-Ben" J. Pitre, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland died Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m Friday at St. Hillary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Earline Z. Pitre; son, Daryl Joseph Pitre; daughter, Janale Comeaux and Leolia Trosclair; stepson, Gary Pertuit; sisters, Nell Baye, Mildred Thomassie, Ezola Fazzio, Bert Tauzin, Annabelle Pitre and Betty Shavor; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre brothers, Cleveland, Wallace and Stanley Pitre; and sister, Eula Rodrigue. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Andy Ashley Andy Ray "Digger" Ashley, 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday,Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Andy and Chris Ashley and Larry and Patti Tassin Foret; two brothers, Scott Ashley and wife, Gina, and Logan Ashley; five sisters. Kaycie, Emily, Sarah, Samantha and LeAnn Ashley; one nephew, Taylor Ashley; and his grandmother, Irene Ashley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmett Ashley and Irvin and Eris Tassin. Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nola Bruce Nola Guidry Bruce, 79, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her son, Rickie Bruce; daughter, Cheryl Bourg; son-in-law, Leroy Jack Bourg; brother, Loyman Guidry; sisters, Bella Naquin and Hilda Gisclair; grandchildren, Lucas, Scott and Wayne Bourg; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Bruce; parents, Theodule and Savie Duet Guidry; brother, Rodney Guidry; and sister, Wilma Savoie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Odette Duet Odette Duet, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia D. Moncada; brother, Preston Barrios; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey P. Duet: parents, Joseph V. and Zeolide Legendre Barrios; daughter, Kathleen D. Clause; brothers, Gillis, Harry, Louis, Willie and Raoul Barrios; and sisters, Justilla Gros, Bertha Albert and Henrietta Gauthreaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Eschete Sr. Robert F. Eschete Sr., 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:16 a.m. Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. He will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Louise Adams Eschete; sons, Robert Jr. and David Paul Eschete; daughters, Linda Marie E. Crochet and Lisa Maria E. Foret; brothers, Randolph Jr. and Gerald F. Eschete; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Ann Lalong Eschete; brothers, Donald, Paul J. Sr. and Richard Eschete; and sister, Marline Eschete. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hecton Lanasse Hecton John Lanasse, 70, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Lanasse; son, Hecton J. Lanasse Jr.; step- sons, Joey and Shannon Steele, Christopher and John Wooten; daughters, Malvina L Thurlow and Nancy A. Conrad, brother, Louis N. Lanasse; five grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katheryn Morison Lanasse; parents, Oneziphore and Malvina Duplessie Lanasse; daughter, Rosalie M. Lanasse; half- brother, Forrest Duplessie; half-sister Bertha Griffin; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mabel Ross Mabel Johnson Ross, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptis t Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ross; parents, Arthur and Sarah C. Johnson; brothers, Timothy, Isaac, Arthur Jr., Claude, Leonard and Joseph Johnson; and sisters, Gertrude, Earline, Mary, Martha, Nina, Elester and Ruth. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Matthew Buggage Matthew Leonard Buggage, 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Benedict the Moore 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 a daughter, Grace Buggage of New Orleans; sons, Rodney Buggage, Matthew Gray and Jerry White, all of New Orleans; stepdaughter, Gail Holmes Gayle of Atlanta, Ga.; former wife, Annabell Buggage; devoted friend, Joyce Casinere; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Leonard Buggage; sons, Demetrius Buggage; stepsons, Kevin and Ronald Holmes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mote Mitchell Mote Mitchell, 40, a native of Okeecobee, Fla., died Jan. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Cadeal Campbell and Mary Smith both of Thibodaux, and Jo'Ann Johnson of New Iberia; brothers, Ernest Turner and Leroy Spot of Thibodaux, Anthony Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell Jr., and Robert Mitchell all of Houma, and Wilbert Mitchell of New Iberia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Sr., and Theresa Mitchell; and son, Johntae Randell Williams. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leonard Evans Sr. Leonard Wayne "Capt. Wayne" Evans Sr., 59, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Gibson, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ribardi Evans of Gibson; his mother, Evon Lorraine Wilson Evans of Gibson; two sons, Leonard Evans Jr. of Harvey and Steven Evans and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Amanda E. Gros and husband, Glenn, of Gibson; five brothers, Earl Raby of Houston, Evon Raby of Bayou L'ourse, Charles Evans of Berwick, and Mike and Frank Evans, both of Chacahoula; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Kimbell Evans. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gloria Prestenbach Gloria "Cha Cha" Marie Authement Prestenbach, 64, a native of Gray and resident of Houma died at 10:10 p.m. Jan. 24, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Euphemie B. Prejean Authement of Houma; sons, Glynn M. Sr., Earl J. Jr., Jed P. and Dan P. Prestenbach; daughters-in-law, Judy, Marilyn, Jennifer and Toni Prestenbach; former daughter-in-law. Penny Matherne; brothers, John "Pat", Voorhies "V.J." and Anthony "Tony" Authement; sisters-in-law, Betty, and Allie Authement; sisters, Anna Mae Authement Leger, Juanita Authement Poindexter; brothers-in-law, James Leger and Mike Poindexter; grandchildren and spouses. Glynn Jr. and Natalie Prestenbach, Loyman Prestenbach, Marilyn P. and Derrick Foret, Mandy Lynn, Jeramie, Jessica, D.J., Scott and Sara Prestenbach; great-grandchildren, Kelci and Jake Prestenbach; and step-grandchildren, Sabrina Dickerson, Ben and Hunter Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Prestenbach Sr.; father, Loyman J. Authement. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Hebert Michael "Mike" Paul Hebert, 22, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:25 a.m. Jan. 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Betty Freeman Hebert Cox and Leon "Bill" Cox of Houma; fiance, Candi Buquet of Houma, brother, Troy Hebert of Gibson; sisters, Rhonda Hebert Lemoine and Lori Hebert Pontif; stepbrothers, Gary and Scotty Cox; and grandmother, Eva Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Paul Hebert Jr.; and grandparents, Stanley Hebert Sr. and Paul and Blanche Portier Freeman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lorraine Ragland Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland, 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died at 3:20 p.m. Jan. 25, 2003. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with burial at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her husband, Howard Joseph Ragland; sons, Howard Patrick and James Jude Ragland; daughters, Stephanie Angelette, Chris Callahan and Suzanne Borne; sisters, Virgie Bergeron, Bennie Acosta and Jessie Falcon; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ridley and Veronica Aucoin LeBlanc. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marjorie Bradley Marjorie Bradley, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to wake time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New St Matthews Baptist Church in Mathews. The Wake Service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church in Mathews. Burial will be in the New St. Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Royal Meade of Houma, the Rev. Roland Bradley Sr., and Robert Kelson of New Orleans, Gerald Bradley of Baytown, Texas, Donald Bradley of Lafayette, and Ronald Bradley of Labadieville; daughters, Enell Brown of Thibodaux, Leona B. Johnson of San Francisco, Calif., Veronica V. Adams of Spotsvania, Virginia, Anne J. Cryder of Jacksonville, Fla., Gloria B. Dorsey of Algiers, Mamie Louise Bradley of Houma, Elandra Bradley, Mirian Bradley, Lillie Smith, and Cheryl Washington of Raceland; and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Bradley Sr.; parents, Robert and Lillie Meade; and sons, Thomas Bradley Jr., Earl Ellis Bradley, and Lloyd Melvin Bradley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Guillot Joseph "Joe" Adam Guillot, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:50 a.m. Jan. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his son, Charles J. Guillot; daughters, Elaine G. Ford and Mary G. Westerman; brother, John Guillot; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Prejeant Guillot; parents, Edovic and Lucia Aucoin Guillot; brother, Irvin Guillot; and sisters, Orina Pitre, Brigitte Thibodaux and Marie Lirette. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bessie Lambert Bessie Hebert Lambert, 85, a native of Houma a nd resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 26, 2003. Visitation will be form 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Glenda Matherne and Karen Cheramie; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lambert; parents, Maurice and Alcida Boquet Hebert; and sister, Bernice Savoie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elaine Vedros Elaine Vedros, 76, a native and resident of Algies, died Jan. 26, 2003. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her sons, Louis Jr. and David Vedros; sister, Jacqueline L Olinda; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Vedros; parents, James and Bea Bergeron Legendre; sister, Laura Mae Trosclair; and brothers, Jimmy and Van Legendre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Martha Rhodes Martha Robertson, Rhodes, 55, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bertrandville, died Jan. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Rhodes Sr. of Napoleonville; daughter, Monica Rhodes of Napoleonville; sons, Lanny Keith Rhodes of San Jose, Calif., and Jerome Rhodes of Sacramento, Calif; father, the Rev. Harry Gilton; sisters, Mary Ann Robertson, Irene Wade, Rosemary, Emily and Robin Gilton, Barbara Rainey, Helen Moton, Mary Belle and Alma Wiggins, all of Napoleonville, Hazel J. Brown of Donaldsonville and Donner Brown of Labadieville; brothers, Nathaniel Bruce of Napoleonville and the Rev. David Gilton of Napoleonville; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Brown Bruce; four sisters, Gloria Thomas, Deborah Couteau, Patrice Moore and Robinette Gilton; and brother, Lionell Bruce. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Bernard Robert "Robbie" Bernard, 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Robertson Bernard of Napoleonville; daughter, Tammy M. Bernard; son, Robert Bernard Jr.; parents, Brownie and Herbert Willoughby of Napoleonville; brothers, Oliver, Charles and Eric Bernard; sisters, Alice Williams and Lydia Bernard, all of Napoleonville; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Emmette Tyler Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bernice Aucoin Bernice Landry Aucoin, 81, a native of Chackbay and resident of Lockport, died at 4:45a.m. Jan. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Bobby and Carrol Aucoin; daughters, Audrey Guillot and Mary Martin; brothers. Moise and Velliere Landry; sisters, Annie Matherne, Una Ledet, Elise Cheramie, Leona Bergeron and Doris Sanchez; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Anthony Aucoin; parents, Felicien and Ernestine Rousseau Landry; brothers, Ernest and Eugene Landry; and sisters, Mildred Keller and Noabie Levron. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Adams Sr. Louis R. Adams Sr., 67, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Lefort Adams; stepmother, Thelma Graham; son, Patrick Adams; daughters, Melinda Boudreaux Loupe and Rachael Adams; stepbrothers, Kenneth and Julien Kieff; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Sr. and Edwenda Blanchard Adams; and infant sister, Phoebe Adams. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Inez Billiot Inez Guise Rodrigue Billiot, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, James and Mitchel Billiot; daughters, Jane Benoit, Jeannette Hebert, Linda Boutte, Pauline Malbrough, Evelyn Boutte and Earline Eschete; sister, Agnes Rodrigue; 36 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest Rodrigue; second husband, Mitchel Billiot; parents, Theodore and Onise Crochet Guise; son, Forest Louis Lodrigue; brother, John J. Guise; sisters, Lorenza Lirette and Julia Guise; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dixie Guidry Dixie May Steele Guidry, 68, a native of Albany, Mo., and resident of Theriot, died at 12:28 a.m., Jan. 29, 2003. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma for visitation and funeral times. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Ross Luke of Houma; brother, Robert L Steele of Jefferson. Mo.; sisters, Lorraine Clark of Vick and Meta Carol Sandusky of Colorado Springs, Co.; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luby J. Guidry; parents, Reece Crochet and Hattie Kurtright Steele; daughter, Ronda Mae Ross; brother, Joseph Crochet Steele; and sisters, Mary Kathlyn Holt, Alice Lucille Davis, Patsy Nadine Buholt and Eddie Volories Dunlay. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donald Swenson Donald R. Swenson, 76, a native of Wilma, Minn., and resident of Galliano, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 29, 2003. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Inez Polkey Swenson; sister. Norma Steppuhn; three sons and three daughters, one stepson and one stepdaughter; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Isabelle Axland; stepfather, George Axland: and a son. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Peter Bergeron Peter Roy Bergeron, 66, a native of St. James Parish, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., died Jan. 30, 2003. A funeral service will be held Thursday in Englewood, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Maudie Bergeron of Los Angeles; sons, Mark and Don Bergeron, both of New Orleans, and Peter Dion Bergeron of Los Angeles, daughters, Elizabeth and Monique Bergeron; and stepchildren, Nichole, Byron, Bret and Ricquel of Los Angeles; sisters, Genevia Bergeron of Marrero and Elnora Bergeron of San Diego, Calif., and Ethel B. Peltier of Thibodaux; and brother, Donald Bergeron of Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmedia Williams and Windell Bergeron; brother, Herbert Bergeron Sr. ; and sisters, Audrey Butler, Rosa Bell Brisco, Marjorie Rome and Emily Cook. He was Catholic. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Bourgeois Mary "Cissy" Earl Daunis Bourgeois, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband, L. Vernon Bourgeois Sr.; son, L. Vernon Bourgeois Jr.; daughters, Yolande Boudreaux and Bonnie Bourgeois; sister, Ann McCulla; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Meredith Daunis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eileen Guidry Eileen Bernadette Guidry, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the chapel. She is survived by her mother, Maggie Leonard Guidry; daughter, Maggie Guidry; brothers, Richard and Kenneth Guidry; sisters, Linda Waalk, Sandra Marshal, Felicia Hebert and Helene Eschete; one grandson; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Peter Guidry; brother, Eric Guidry; and grandparents, Elie and Euranie Neil Leonard, and Yves and Felicia Crochet Guidry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys LeBlanc Gladys Stevens LeBlanc, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:15 a.m. Jan. 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Gilly J. Jr. of Lafayette and Wayne A LeBlanc of Thibodaux; daughter, Dolores L Matherne of Lockport; brother, Austin Stevens of Lockport; sisters, Cecile S. Constant and Greta S. Boudreaux, both of Houma; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis J. LeBlanc Sr.; parents, Horace and Victoria Bourgeois Stevens; son, Arthur LeBlanc; brothers, Edwin, Edward, Douglas, Richard, Elson, Nolan and Dudley Stevens; sister, Vivian S. Malone. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sandra Trosclair Sandra Ann Trosclair, 54, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003. Visitation will from 11:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her stepmother, Edith Trosclair; one daughter, Kylee Trosclair; six brothers, Norman Trosclair, Roland Trosclair, Chris Trosclair, Ted Trosclair, Al Trosclair and Ricky Breaux; and four sisters, Peggy Terrebonne, Shirley Gautreaux, Monica Danos and Linda David. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Della Ledet Trosclair; and one brother, Randy Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lamar Waguespack Lamar E. Waguespack Sr., 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Annie Brocato Waguespack; son, Lamar E. Waguespack Jr., D.D.S.; daughter, Anne Waguespack Parker; and grandchildren, Lamar III, Charles, Mary and Joseph Waguespack. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Annette Ledet Waguespack. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Debra Hutchinson Debra Ann Bateman Hutchinson, 43, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Vern P. Hutchinson of Houma; parents, Robert and Jenny Gaudet Bateman; sisters, Susan May of Theriot and Peggy Daigneault of Houma; brother, David W. Bateman of St. Louis, Mo.; and grandmother, Mildred Bateman of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, W.K. Bateman, and Joseph and Lelia Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cecile Savoie Cecile "Cela" Bourg Savoie, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 10:10 p.m., Jan. 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Earl Paul Savoie; three daughters, Judith Luke, Kathleen LeBoeuf and Charles Jacklyn Bonvillain Jr.; one brother, Charles W. Bourg Jr.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. and Agnes Chauvin Bourg; and one sister, Gussie M. Broussard. She was a Catholic and a member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department. She was also a self-employed crafter who made and sold ceramics. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose George Rose Phoebe Hill-George, 91, a native of Williamstown, Pa. and resident of Raceland died Jan. 31, 2003 due to a stroke. She is survived by her devoted friends, Richard and Kathleen Ordoyne of New Orleans. She was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and received recognition from the Military Intelligence Division of the War Department after serving with the division from Oct. 9, 1943 to Sept. 2,1945. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Allen Pitre Allen Joseph Pitre, 95, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mazie Freeman and husband, Earl, of Montegut and Delores Waguespack and husband. Dale, of Slidell; one sister, Leola "Nin" David of Metairie; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iola Blanchard Pitre; his parents, Elie and Julienne Rhodes Pitre; five brothers, Camille, Bruce, Miller, Andrew and Maurice "Charlie" Pitre; and two sisters, Rosemary Michel and Oriana Pitre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Denver Pitre Denver D. Pitre, 47, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, died Jan. 31, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lajaunie Pitre; his parents, Milfred Pitre and Ceclia Bourgeois Pitre; daughter, Jennifer Pitre; brother, Hurley Pitre; sister, Lorena Pitre Arceneaux; and grandchild, Chelsey Gauthreaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilfred and Lillian Pitre and Leo and Odile Bourgeois; and brother, Wade Pitre. ============================================================================