Obituaries of FEBRUARY 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 Abe Hamilton Abe "Boog" Hamilton, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by one son, Lawrence Hamilton of Patterson; one daughter, Lisa Hamilton Dorsey of Des Allemands; four stepdaughters, Barbara Folse of Raceland, Bertha Johnson, Eula Thomas and Shirley Martin, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Rosa Hamilton of Raceland and Mildred Dabney of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Young Hamilton; his parents, James and Lydia Lewis Hamilton; three brothers, Eldred, Samuel and Joseph Stewart; and four sisters, Elizdia Parker, Oliska Burke, Rebecca Mott and Alice Hamilton. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Camilla Miller Camille "Cam" Miller, 78, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 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. at the church. Survived by her daughter, Rebecca Julian Gibson of Baton Rouge; sons, Malcolm Norman Jr., David Barlow and Christopher Raymond; sisters, Kathleen Thompson Flash and Mary Sue Thompson Bryant; brother, Joseph Allen Thompson, Jr.; five grandchildren and great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Miller; parents Joseph Allen and Rosa Rentrop Thompson; and sister Jeanette Thompson Stevens. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wendy Billiot Wendy Ann Billiot, 35, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Friendswood Church of God. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Anthony and Laura Billiot; brothers, Anthony E. Billiot of Mississippi, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond and John Billiot, all of Houma; sisters, Sally B. Authement, Judy B. Leonard and Lydia Billiot, all of Houma and Louise Lender of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Billiot of Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Julia Cheramie Julia Cheramie, 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by four sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Felicia Pitre Cheramie; brothers, Henry, Henri, Delton, Hector and Alidore Cheramie; sisters, Soliska Gisclair, Loviska Cheramie and Marie Lafont. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Granier Joseph L. Granier, 77, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Feb. 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. 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, Marion Cortez Granier; sons, Dwight J. and Jody J. Granier; daughters, Betty G. Morales, JoAnn G. Becnell and Pauline G. Bennett; brothers, Philip and Kert Granier; sisters, Clothile Kraemer, Laura Gravois and Amanda Steib; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. [He] She was preceded in death by her parents, Theophile and Melanie Martinez Granier; brothers, Leopole Sr. and Lawrence Granier Sr.; and sisters, Eline Cortez, Louise Rome and Marion G. Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edles Williams Edles "Boulet" Joseph Williams, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Feb. 1, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Norma Martin Williams; sons, Ted, Scott and David Williams; sisters, Eva Terrebonne and Melva Griffin; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence F. Sr. and Julia Cheramie Williams; brother, Clarence Williams Jr. and sister, Eyvonne Pitre. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Steven Billiot Steven Billiot 41, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Friendswood Church of God. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Porche Billiot; parents, Anthony and Laura Billiot; daughters, Sadie Billiot and Jennifer Grandbois of Minnesota; brothers, Anthony E. of Mississippi. Paul, Kenneth, Raymond and John Billiot, all of Houma; sisters, Sally B. Authement, Judy B. Leonard and Lydia Billiot, all of Houma and Louise Lender of Mississippi; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Billiot Jr.; and sisters, Wendy and Helen Billiot, both of Houma. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. He was employed by Patterson Rental Tools. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delores Tabor Delores Feucht Tabor, 56, a native of Mamou and resident of Choctaw, died at 11:17 a.m. Feb. 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Donald Tabor; son, Mitchell Tabor; daughter, Rachel T. Labit; brother, Gerald Feucht; sisters, Pat and Stephanie Feucht and Margaret McCoy; and grandchildren, Dustin Labit, Brock Tabor, Douglas and Bradley Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Llewellyn and Lillie Mae Feucht; and brother, Stephen Feucht. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Flossie Champagne Flossie Marie Champagne, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:47 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Irene Marie Scott Dean of Houma; sons, Arty James Champagne and Josh Nicholas Ledet; brother, Joseph C. Champagne Jr. of Houma; sister, Roxane C. Deroche; half-brother, Ronald Theriot of Houma; half-sist ers, Norma Woodall of Downsville and Sheryl Theriot of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Champagne Sr.; brothers, Scotty and Thomas Jude Champagne; sister, Carolyn Champagne Vito; and half- brother. Glenn Theriot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kenneth Doyle Sr. The Rev. Kenneth Ray Doyle Sr., 68, a native of Vernon, Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church in Mathews. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Rebecca J. Doyle; son, Kenneth R. Doyle Jr.; daughter, Becky L Lamey; brothers, Glenn and Benjamin Doyle; sisters, Shirley Sims, Olga and Billie Hall; six grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Hattie Belle Minchey Doyle; and sisters, Lucille Hall, Helen McCan, Dorothy Duke, Nancy McCalley, Thelma Dorthery and Linda Shivers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sharon Trosclair Sharon Kron Schober Trosclair, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with a cremation following. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Trosclair Jr. of Houma; sons, Wil A Schober of LaPlace and Eric W. Schober of Houma; stepson, Thomas J. Trosclair of Schriever; daughters, Sharon S. Chatagnier, Margie S. Bourdier, Helen S. Blanchard and Beth S. Sisk; stepdaughters, Marcia Lynn Trosclair of Montegut and Melissa Ann Rogers of Thibodaux; brothers, Richard and Nathan Kron of New Orleans; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Moulliette and Richard Henry Kron; and sister, Annabelle Kron Robito. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Myron Arcement Myron "Heavy" A. Arcement, 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Pitre Arcement; mother, Lucille Punch Arcement; daughter, Molly Marie Arcement. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Arcement. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Agnolia Robichaux Agnolia Chassion Robichaux, 94, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 a.m. Feb. 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the KC Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at: 2 p.m. Thursday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norris J. Robichaux; sons, Julius and Aaron Robichaux; daughters, Alberta Sexton, Eveline Theriot, Ena Luke, Etta Ledet, Bertha Mae Pellegrin, Norma Sevin and Anna Lee Robertson; 32 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 44 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Philomena Trahan Chassion; brother, Eddie Chassion; sisters, Agnes Lapeyrouse and Aline Carlos; and grandchildren, Julius Robichaux Jr., Aaron Robichaux Jr., Rebecca Sevin Aucoin and Timothy Pellegrin. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Amiyah Allen Amiyah Helena Ne'shay Allen, 2, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday Feb. 5, 2003. Religious services will be at 3 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church, with burial in Calvary Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Aneesah Trina Ra-oof and Charles "Tex" Gregory Allen of Thibodaux; one brother, Charles Gregory Allen Jr. of Thibodaux; one sister, Samarah Shaheedah Allen of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Henry Lee and Helena Simmons Allen and Abdul K. and Shaheedah A. Ra-oof; and aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Daniel Sr. and Helena Taylor Simmons, Jessie and Ida Mae Woods, Charles Jr. and Beverly Johnson Allen. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Errol Babin Errol John Babin, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Stevens Babin; sons, Murry, Jason and Mark Babin; daughter, Lisa Legleu; brothers, Andrew, Irvin "Peter" and Olan Babin; sisters, Vardell Andras, Mary Joyce Poche, Carolyn Cato and Camellia "Virgie" Hebert; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Eve and Hattie Dupre Babin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Curvis Benoit Curvis Benoit, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:07 a.m. Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lula Ordogne Benoit; sons, Wayne and Dale Benoit; daughter, Coleen Benoit; son-in-law, A.J. Laiche; daughter-in-law, Jan Naquin Benoit; brother, Russell Benoit; sister, Shirley Landry; grandchildren, Chasity Benoit, Marie, Ginger Laiche Fritsche, Adam Benoit, Ryan Laiche, Stephanie Benoit, Jared Laiche and James Benoit; and great- grandchildren, Brandt Fritsche, Kayla Benoit, Samantha Marie and Brayden Fritsche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paulin and Jeannette Vicknair Benoit; brothers, Jesse, Joseph, Lester "Skeezix" and Paulin Benoit; sisters, Cecile Simoneaux, Jeanne Tardo; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nate Jarreau Nate Thomas Jarreau, infant, of Larose, died Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. 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 parents, Garrett Jarreau and Addie Cheramie; sister, Nadi Layne Jarreau; grandparents, Pat and Mike Jarreau, Kelly Rae and Gerard Adams; and great-grandparents, Mary Cheramie, Lawrence Falgout Sr., Lincoln Dardar and Pearline Ledet. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rudolph Cheramie and Yvonne and Kerney Jareau; and step-great-grandfather, Lionel Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eusebe Champagne Eusebe "The Judge," "E.W.," "Uncle Walt" Walton Champagne, 84, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 1:45 p.m. Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. He is survived by his wife, Julia Lirette Champagne; son, Raymond Bourg Jr.; brothers, Norris and Luby Champagne; and sister, Etia C. Ross. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walton Bernard and Adel Theriot Champagne; and brother, Whitney Champagne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Michael Landry Michael "Speck" Landry, 48, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 5, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Irene Berthelot Landry; brothers, the Rev. Charles Landry, Milton A. and Jimmy J. Landry; and sister, Mona Landry Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Landry Sr.; niece, Charlene Sanchez; and nephew, Corey Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Lucas James Carroll Lucas, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Live Oak Methodist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Davidson Lucas; daughter, Colleen Lucas Millet; sons, Steven Carroll and James Davidson Lucas; daughters- in-law, Darlene and Renita Lucas; brother, William L Lucas; sisters-in-law, Suzanne and Marian B. Lucas; grandchildren, James Richard Lucas and Cody Nash Millet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray F. Sr. and Hilda Carroll Lucas; and brother, Ray F. Lucas Jr. Seale Funeral Home of Denham Springs is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Woods Jr. Joseph Woods Jr., 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson. Funeral services will be at noon today at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by eight sons, Dwaine Woods, Jarrad Woods and Michael Harold Woods of Baton Rouge, Larry J. Woods of Morgan City, Barry Woods of San Diego, Robert Woods of Oakland, Calif., and Michael and Steven Woods of Los Angeles; five daughters, Vanessa Keller, Joanette Nelson and Sondra Johnson of Beaumont, Texas; Jacqueline Woods of Houma and Nedra Woods of Patterson; three brothers, Raymond Woods of Chackbay, Reynard Woods and Earl Woods Sr. of Thibodaux; 41 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Charlotte Woods; one son, Ronnie D. Woods; four brothers, Henry, Andrew, James and Roy Woods; and one sister, Shirley Woods. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Arceneaux Helen Marie DuBois Arceneaux, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons, David, Michael, Myron and John Arceneaux; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Polignac J. Arceneaux; parents, Ernest J. and Octavia Aucoin DuBois; brothers, Ernest Joseph, Ernest John, Harold Joseph Wilbur "Bill" Paul Marion and Llewellyn DuBois; and sisters, Marguerite Flossy and Anne Horyde Dubois. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tracy Coleman Tracy L. Coleman, 30, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the Halfway Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Drucilla Coleman, father James Jones; children, Jaylan, Shayon, Janea, and Jasmin Coleman; brother, Kenneth Coleman; sisters, Barbara and April Coleman; and stepsisters, Tina Mott, Stephanie Jones, and Shamada Watkins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard Parker and Katie Jones. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Betty Guillot Betty Elisabeth Guillot, 57, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her husband, Edgar Guillot; son, Roland Guillot; brothers, Clinton and Larry Cortez; sisters, Mary Waguespack, Judy Fourneir, Margaret Rogers, Anni Lee Ware, Mary Ann Naquin, Shirley Williams and Elizabeth Guidry; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemcy and Annette Cortez; brothers, Lemcy Jr. and Roland Cortez; and a sister, Aline Thibodaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clemille Dufrene Clemille J. Dufrene, 76, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. Feb. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Guidry Dufrene; sons, Steve Dufrene and companion, Debbie, and Scott and wife, Jeanine Dufrene; brother, Frank Dufrene; sisters, Lillian Savoie and Vivian Dufrene; and grandchildren, Taylor and Tally Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marie Odile Martinez Dufrene; brothers, Dewey, Wallace, Norris, Dudley, Aaron and Noah Dufrene; and one sister, Anna Dufrene. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frances Donnes Frances "Frankie" Drummond Donnes, 76, a native of Helena, Mont., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Feb. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph Donnes; sons, Chet, Robert and Jeff Donnes; daughter, Anne Donnes Higdon; son-in-law, Larry Higdon; daughters-in-law, Mary, Gail and Margot Donnes; sister, Dorothy Drummond Thomson of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Yvonne Donnes Toups; grandchildren, John Donnes and wife Genna; Michelle, Robert, Renee, Jacob and Ross Donnes; Sarah Frances, Anne Scarborough, Lauren Donnes Thompson and husband Stephen, Margaret Scarborough Thompson and husband Michael, and Alainc Donnes Lafaso and husband Tony; and great-grandchildren. Amber, Nancy and John Ross. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Van Pellegrin Sr. Van Paul Pellegrin Sr., 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:36 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozia Pellegrin and Lucille Richard Pellegrin; two sons, Van Paul Pellegrin Jr. and Patrick Pellegrin; two daughters, Gail Pellegrin and Lisa Pellegrin; and one brother, Dudley Pellegrin Sr. He was self-employed with Van Pellegrin Trucking and was a U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ray Champagne Ray Joseph Champagne, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:50 p.m. Feb. 8. 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Loretta "To-To" Picou Champagne of Chauvin; sons, Danny "Shomp" and Carroll "Shomp" Champagne; daughter, Maria C. Lapeyrouse; brother, Percy "Ma-Mau" Champagne; sisters, Bernice Theriot, Bertha C. Guidroz and Thelma C. Authement; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Carrie Hebert Cha mpagne; stepmother, Lucretia "Maw Maw Kiss" R. B. Champagne; great-granddaughter, Christina Champagne; and brother, Joseph Champagne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Blanche Fazzio Blanche Dausereau Fazzio, 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 8, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Fazzio; sons, C. Scott Kadair, Johnson St. Martin Kadair and Roy Michael Kadair; stepdaughters, Celeste Louise Fazzio and Ami Claire Fazzio; and sisters, Claudia Dausereau Braud and Jeanne Dausereau Atebara. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude L and Frances St. Martin Dausereau; sister, Eleanor Dausereau Wright. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leo Foret Jr. Leo Joseph Foret Jr., 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:45 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Orso Foret; sons, Keith P. and Brian J. Foret; stepsons, Fountain and Norman Johnston; daughter, Cathy P. Gisclair; sisters, Thelma F. Alario, Catherine F. Allemand and Patsy F. Toups; eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and seven step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Sr. and Mathilda Porche Foret; brother, Joseph Foret; and sister, Marie Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernestine Jones Ernestine "Mookie" Jones, 55, a native and resident of Raceland died at 4 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Baptist Church in Raceland. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by a devoted friend, Edward Reed, of Raceland; mother, Irma Coleman of Raceland; sons, Sidney and Darrell Poindexter of Raceland; daughters, Angela and Anita Poindexter, both of Raceland; brothers, Bishop Samuel Jones of Jeanerette, Bishop Oliver Coleman of New Orleans, Bishop William Caldwell, Douglas and Donald Coleman and Clifford Brown of Houma, Michael, Lee, Anthony and Ernest Coleman, all of Raceland; sisters, Elvina Thompkins and Myrtle Theriot, both of Raceland; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Jones, adoptive parents, Willie and Victoria Simpson; sisters, Linda Mitchell and Ida Coleman; and grandparents, Edmond and Elvina Coleman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mercedes Monroe Mercedes "Dee" Theriot Monroe, 81, a native of Paincourtville and resident of St. Bernard, died Feb. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Bultman Funeral Home in New Orleans. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by her sons, Kennth, Eric, Tony and Darryl Monroe; daughters, Sandra Roberts and Cindy Miller; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce J. Sr. and Marie Delise Theriot; brothers, Leonce J. "L.J." Jr., Ray and Clyde Delise. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Doucet Lloyd Doucet, 69, a native of Church Point and resident of Larose, died at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Melba Hebert Doucet; son, Karl Doucet; daughter, Annette Slade; brothers, Alvin and Carroll Doucet; sister, Eldine Jeffers; and grandchildren, Lainey, Christopher, Gracie and Madelyn Slade and Austin and Allie Doucet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Elvina Comeaux Doucet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Antoine Gautreaux Sr. Antoine Normand Gautreaux Sr., 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9 a.m. Feb. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Antoine "Pike" Gautreaux Jr.; daughters, Sally Bearden; Sandra George and Ellen Gautreaux; brothers, Murphy, Leroy, Roland and Russell Gautreaux; sisters, Hazel Duet and Elsie Guillot; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Melancon Gautreaux; parents, Aubin and Cora Thibodaux Gautreaux; brother, Edward Gautreaux; and sisters, Letitia Knoblock and Cecile Chiasson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Barbara Cretini Barbara Ann Cretini, 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2003. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her nephews, Floyd Sr. and Frankie Cretini; great-nephews, Floyd Jr. and Jonathan Cretini; great-nieces, Chloe and Carly Cretini; and brother, Frank Cretini. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Rose Matherne Cretini. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Mitchell Hilda Mae Mitchell, 55, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Holmes, India Holmes, and Regina Mitchell, all of Thibodaux; sons, Alfred and Aaron Holmes of Thibodaux, Albert Holmes of Napoleonville and Tyrone Holmes of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters, Shirley Pharagood of Thibodaux and Mercedes Tunson of Napoleonville; brothers, Willie Holmes of Gray, Sterling Holmes of Schriever, Elmore, Raymond, and Michael Holmes of Thibodaux and Jose Holmes of St. Gabriel; and 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Mitchell; parents, Arthur Sr. and Georgianna Lovely Holmes; brothers, Arthur Jr., Leroy, and Jerome Holmes; sisters, Joyce McBride, Marion Holmes, Ruth Jones, and Rosetta Holmes. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carrol Rivet Sr. Carrol John Rivet Sr., 65, a native of Gheens and resident of Chauvin, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Lee Barton Rivet; son, Carrol J. Rivet Jr. of Houma; a stepdaughter, Marlene; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Francis and Aneda Leona Dufrene Rivet; brother, Hewitt J. Rivet Sr.; and sisters, Norma R. Dominique and Diana R. Dufrene. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dennis Vizier Sr. Dennis Vizier Sr., 61, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:13 a.m. Feb. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Melancon Vizier; parents, Valcour and Eulalie Duet Vizier; sons, Dennis J Jr. and Robbie J. Vizier; daughters, Lori V Terrebonne and Hollie V. Long; brother, Donald J. Vizier; sister, Charlene V Burgess; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Vizier ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marion Amos Marion Catherine Mauberret Amos, 87, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Washington, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds, Wash. She is survived by two daughters, Claire (Vern) of Lynnwood, Wash., and Cathy (Bill) of St. Louis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Warren Mauberret and Elena Louise Sandmann; one sister, Sister Noel Mauberret, SSND; and her adoptive family, that of Walter D. Arroyo Sr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Raymond Callahan Raymond Callahan, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. 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, Beverly Boquet Callahan; sons, Byron of Houma and Jaime Callahan of Houston, Texas; daughters, Myrna C. Bourg of Houma and Laurie Callahan of Denham Springs; sisters, Rita Kirby of Florida, Audrey Stinson, Mildred Lirette and Rhea Freeman, all of Houma; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Narcisse and Nettie Clement Callahan of Houma; brothers, Lynn, Wilbert "Dee", Fay and William Callahan, all of Houma; and sisters, Irene Bergeron, Blanche Tortorich and Gladys Callahan, all of Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florence Gingrich Florence Marie Gingrich, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her husband, Robert Gingrich; one daughter, Linda Moore; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Linda Ordogne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Euel Zeringue Euel J. Zeringue, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of the St. Charles community, died at 11:09 a.m. Feb. 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite K. Zeringue; son, Euel G. Zeringue Sr.; daughters, Marguerite Z. Foret, Catherine Z. Plaisance and Eileen Z. Sampey; sister, Emily Z. Champagne; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Emelie Toups Zeringue; brothers, Percy, Alcee and Charles Zeringue; sister, Louise Z. Guidroz; and one grandson. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Castell William "Uncle Bill" Castell, 54, a native of Cedar Key, Fla., and resident of Houma, died Feb. 12, 2003. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Key Cemetery in Cedar Key. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Jo Smith Castell; parents, Leo and Nellie Mae Sheppard Castell; brothers, Thomas and George Castell; sisters, Annie Hardin, Marie Erwin and Patti Smith; brothers-in-law, Sky Hardin, Bill Erwin and Myles Smith; sisters-in-law, Mary and Audrey Castell; nieces, Tami and Kimberly Dyals Castell; nephews, Myles Smith, Russell Hallman, Tommy Castell, Raymond Strickland and Ron Griffin; great-niece, Ashley Smith; great-nephews, Dustin Smith, Mason Storm Castell Boudreaux, Trent Mo., Daulton Dyals, David Hallman Kirk Griffin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lee Castell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kurt Domangue Deacon Kurt Joseph Domangue, 61, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Feb. 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eveline Mary DeHart Domangue of Houma; son, Bart Domangue; daughters, Missy McElroy, Tara Malbrough and Nissa Gisclair; sister, Glenda Dupre; devoted friend, Corey Chauvin; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clopha Joseph "CJ." and Gladys Authement Domange; brother, Kerry Domangue; and sister, Lola Domange. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leola Martin Leola "Lee" Gisclair Martin, 61, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:20 p.m. Feb. 12, 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. Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her son, Todd M. Martin; daughter, Allison Rankin; brother, Ebdon "Jay" Gisclair; sister, Doreen Lynn; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Roy" L Martin; parents, Ebdon and Elize Guidry Gisclair; son, John Leroy Martin Jr. She enjoyed crafts and fishing. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donald Melancon Sr. Donald "Stick" George Melancon Sr., 66, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Penney Melancon; sons, Donald "Donny" G. Jr., Gordon Keith and Louis David Melancon; daughter, Mary M. Tanner; brother, Gerald John Melancon; sister, Genevieve Bonvillian Matherne; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Clay and Dora Thibodeaux Melancon; brother, Ronald Melancon; and sister, Doris Ordoyne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Scott Beatrice "T.K." Boudreaux Scott, 95, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Feb. 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Tommie S. Weldon and Lana Scott; brothers, Godfrey and Francis Bourgeois; sisters, Cora Lee Smith and Emiline Bourgeois; and grandchild, Grant Weldon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Scott; parents, Emile Sr. and Bridget Bourgeois; brothers, Emile Jr., Guy and J.P. Bourgeois; and sisters, Undine Bourg and Mae Bourgeois. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Reding Charles "Chuck" Reding, 81, a native of Guthrie, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 11:02 p.m. Feb. 12, 2003. Private services will be held for family at a later date. He is survived by his sons, Charles "Chip" and Christopher Reding, both of Houma; daughters, Charlotte Guidry and Cecelia Ledet, both of Houma, and Clare Davis of Fayetteville, N.C.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fines E. and Sarah Binkley Reding; brothers, Inman, Luther, Fines and Richard "Dick" Reding; and sisters, Anne Bynum, Lorene Reding and Rose Ellen King. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II who survived the Malmedy massacre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Beatrice Scott Beatrice "'T.K." Bourgeois Scott, 95, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Feb. 12, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Tommie S. Weldon and Lana Scott; brothers, Godfrey and Francis Bourgeois; sisters, Cora Lee Smith and Emiline Bourgeois; and grandchild. Grant Weldon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Scott; parents, Emile Sr. and Bridget Bourgeois; brothers, Emile Jr., Guy and J.P. Bourgeois; and sisters, Undine Bourg and Mae Bourgeois. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Hebert David Ronald Hebert, 49, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero, died Feb. 13, 2003. Call Samart Funeral Home at 537-7226 for funeral times and date. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Susie C. Hebert; son, Joseph Hebert; daughters, Toni and Alicia Hebert; brothers, John and James Hebert; sisters, Denise Bruce, Michelle Dufrene and Suzette Hebert; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Magdalene Hebert; and brother, Michael Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nelson Kraemer Nelson Joseph Kraemer, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his daughter, Sonja Caudell, brothers, Jerry and Larry Kraemer; sister, Rita Loupe; stepbrother, Wayne Kraemer; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valance and Emelda Morvant Kraemer; and sister, Millie Robichaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Frozine Legendre Frozine Adeline Delatte Legendre, 99, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:37 a.m. Feb. 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Larry J. and Dalton F. Legendre; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lovencie Legendre; parents, Felix and Emelina Hebert Delatte; stepmother, Amelia Rose Delatte; brothers, Frozin and Wallace Delatte; sisters, Carrie Delatte Cortez and Therisa Delatte Toups; and half-brothers, Phillip and Norris Delatte. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herman Celestine Jr. Herman "Stein" Celestine Jr., 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Waterproof. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hawkins Celestine; son, Herman Celestine III of Houma; stepson, Tanna L. Hawkins of Houma; daughter, Barbara Celestine Smith of Houma; stepdaughter, Tamalika Hawkins of Houma; brothers, Rufus Celestine of California, Sylvester and Lloyd Celestine of Houma; sisters, lima Celestine and Dianne Celestine Livas, both of Houma; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Coleman Celestine and Herman Celestine Sr.; brother, Joseph Celestine; and sisters, Margie C. Clark and Margaret C. Britton. He was retired from Texaco Oil. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Evester Steward Sr. Evester "Poo" "Brick" Steward Sr., 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Anna Greenup of Napoleonville, Lucille Cooks of Thibodaux, Wendy Steward of San Antonio, Texas, and Angella Steward of Lake Charles; sons, Evester Steward Jr. of San Antonio and Kevin Steward of Lake Charles; brother, Anderson Montgomery; sisters, Cordene Montgomery, Dorothy Bozeman, Lucille Owens and Mary Jones; 21 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Mose and Lucille Holly. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ozea Autin Ozea Terrebonne Autin. 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Alphonse Autin; daughters-in-law, Dorothy C. and Ann T. Autin; daughter, Mabel A. Guidry; son-in law, Roman Guidry; sister, Bertha T. Lathrop; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard V. Autin; parents, Alphonse and Marie Lorraine Terrebonne; son, Leonard J. Autin; brothers, Richard, Loudvic, Jefferson, Edevic, William and Alphonse Terrebonne; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Breaux David Joseph Breaux, 31, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003. A religious service was held at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Savior Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Christie Lynn Rodriguez Breaux; mother, Rosemary Bourgeois Breaux; brothers, Philip Jr. and Henry Breaux; and sisters, Mary Breaux and Anna B. Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Joseph Breaux Sr.; and his grandparents, Roy and Edwina Callahan Bourgeois, and Gusten and Maggie Lentine Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Cadiere Paul "Big Dog" Richard Cadiere, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Paul Cadiere; brothers, Joseph Turner and Jerry Sr., Godfrey Jr., Barry, Enrique and Ronald Cadiere; sisters, Yvonne Rodrigue, Brenda Cadiere, Verla Sonier and Shirley Goodwin; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey John and Ophelia Marie Gregoire Cadiere; and brothers, Tony and Anthony Cadiere. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elvie Griffin Elvie "Beb" Pellegrin Griffin, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Junior Griffin of Grand Caillou; son and daughter-in-law, James Wade and Connie Griffin of Houma; daughters, Gail Griffin Authement and companion Aubrey LeBouef, of Houma, and Nanette Griffin and husband Cody McElroy, of Bourg; sisters, Joyce "Bea" Dupre of Bourg, Eva "Peonie" Duthu and Geraldine "De-Den" Gill of Grand Caillou, and Carolyn "Noonie" LeBlanc of Chauvin; seven grandchildren, Mark and Jessica Authement, Jeremy, Jamie and Christy Griffin, and Jade and Paige McElroy; an d great- grandchildren, Sadee Trosclair and Taylor, Sean and Dylan Authement She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonise Carrere and Justin Pellegrin; son, Richard Paul Griffin; brothers, Percy, Murphy and Anthony "Mo-Neg" Pellegrin; and sisters, Beulah "Meon" Voisin, Evela Pellegrin, Ester "T-Lou" Price, Essie and Eula Mae Pellegrin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Kim Pham Kim Dung Pham, 54, a native of Vietnam and resident of Galliano, died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Than Hoang; mother, The Thi Tran; sons. James Tran, and Louis and Anthony Pham; daughters, Emily Tran and Kathy Pham; brothers, Loc, Dung, Phiet and Khiem Pham; sisters, Tuyet, Mai and Loan Pham; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Dinh Ngoc Pham. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Erma Angelloz Erma Winchester Knoblock Angelloz, 70, a native of Advance, Mo., and resident of Schriever, died Feb. 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ronald and Danny Cancienne; daughters, Deborah Knoblock Moore and Donna Knoblock Matherne; brother, Joe Winchester; sisters, Neda Brown and Ilene Cheshire; seven grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Cancienne; her second husband. LuFroid Charles Knoblock; her third husband, Edward Angelloz her parents, Rena Boyd and Delph Winchester; and brothers, Odell, Claude and Ray Winchester. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delta Campo Delta Thibodeaux. Campo, 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died Feb. 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ronald, Claude Jr., Floyd and Kenneth Campo; brother, Dudley Thibodeaux; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Campo Sr.; parents, Clerfe and Hattie Chamberlin Thibodeaux; daughter, Betty Campo; brother, Edward Thibodeaux; and sister, Dorothy Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tosawi Cheramie Tosawi John Cheramie, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off died at p.m. Feb. 15, 2003. Visitation be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kim Guidry Cheramie; parents, Russell and June Savoie Cheramie; son, Cameron Nelson Cheramie; daughter. Madalyn Lucille Cheramie; brother, Jamie Patrick Cheramie; sister, Natasha Marie Cheramie; and grandmother, Rose Adams Doucet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin Paul Savoie and Mannie and Beulah Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Malvina Lasseigne Malvina Tabor Lasseigne, 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Raoul, Jerome and Bruce Benoit and Armand Lasseigne Jr.; brother, Sidney Tabor; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by his first husband, Paul L Benoit; second husband, Armand Lasseigne Sr.; parents, Victor and Lucina Ordogne Tabor; son, Joseph Benoit Sr.; daughter, Louise Benoit; brother, Will Tabor; and grandchildren, Joshua and Jolene Benoit ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irvin Lirette Irvin "Lou Lou" Lirette Sr.. 70, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:18 a.m. Feb. 15, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Raymond Lirette and Irvin Lirette Jr.; daughter-in- law, Desiree Lirette; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Sullivan Cheramie, Mary Lou and Lonnie Costello, and Donna and Lorris Terrebonne; sister, Pearl Lirette Barrios; and grandchildren, Johanna. Pete and Michael Costello, Sulli Cheramie, Madison Terrebonne, Gabby, Loriss and Tris Lirette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary LaBiche Lirette; his parents, Juanita Guidry Rogers and Charley Lirette; son, Charley Anthony Lirette; brothers, Sullivan and Calvin Lirette; sisters, Rose Lirette and Verna Falgout; and grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gertie Oncale Gertie N. Oncale, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:23 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003. Visitation will be 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. She is survived by her husband. Anthony Oncale Jr.; sons, Keith A. and Gregory F. Oncale; and sisters, Joyce Galey and Gloria Baudoin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Gertrude Borne Naquin; brothers. Calvin. Riley and Charles Naquin. She was a former floral designer. Her hobbies were reading and painting. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Norman Robin Norman Joseph Robin, 87, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was held at noon today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nora Toups Robin; sons. Floyd and Danny Robin; daughters, Nellie McBride and Nora Danos; nine grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent III and Edverine Robin; and brothers, Vincent and Eugene Robin. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Adams Leroy "Black" John Adams, 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Lois Olivier Adams; son, Richard Paul Adams; daughter. Billie Jean Adams; brothers, David C. and Deryle J. Adams; sisters, Sybil A. Hotard, Beryle Adams and Leona A. Thibodaux; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert R. and Juanita Soignet Adams; and son, I.eroy John Adams Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rannie Blanchard Jr. Rannie Joseph Blanchard Jr., 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Minerva Grace Garibaldi Blanc hard of Houma; sons, John Ray and Beau Matthew Blanchard; brother, Mark Blanchard; sister, Carolyn Blanchard Luke; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Detiveaux Blanchard; and father, Rannie Joseph Blanchard Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Helen Creel Helen Louise Creel, 71, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 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 chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Hardie Creel; sons, Hardie and Kevin P. Creel; daughter, Elvire Nutter; brother, Jannard P. Porche; sisters, Henrietta Leonard, Pearl Kappel, Dorothy Fischer and Hazel Boudreaux; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elvire LeBoeuf Porche; brothers, Horace and James P. Porche; and sister, Lura Authement. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elma Gaudet Elma Breaux Gaudet, 92, a native of Mathews and resident of Jefferson, died at 7:21 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Michael and Myron Gaudet; sisters, Edna Uzee and Rena Watts; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L Gaudet; parents, Abel and Ida Verret Breaux; brothers, Abel and Paul Breaux; and sister, Olga Dairymple. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Franklin Gore Franklin "Frank" Delmore Gore, 55, a native of Logan County, W. Va., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by a son, Rusty M. Gore; daughter, Christie L Gore; and two grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lee Hamm Sr. Lee E. Hamm Sr., 75, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2003. No services will be held and he will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Barbara McCrea Hamm; son, Lee E. Hamm Jr.; daughter, Gay Dawn Hamm; brother, Fred Hamm; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Hazel Brown Hamm. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Arlene Pitre Arlene Smith Pitre, 48, a native of Detroit, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the Chauvin KC Hall. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Chauvin Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gerard Pitre; sons, Elrick and Wilmis Foret; daughters, Katina, Nicole and Crystal Foret and Megan Knight; stepson, Gerard "Bubba" Pitre Jr.; brother, Kim Smith; sisters, Elaine White, Darlene White, Charlene Prestenback and Marlene Busey; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan J. and Martha Bergeron Smith; daughter, Christina Bergeron; grandparents, Clovies and Rose Carrere Smith and Harrison and Louise Myron Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leroy Terrebonne Leroy J. Terrebonne, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:40 p.m. Feb. 16. 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden. Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eula Gisclair Terrebonne; son, George Perry Terrebonne; daughters, Lisa T. Thomassie, Rachel T. Bergeron, Wanda F. Terrebonne and Lachon T. Boudreaux; brothers, Roger and Adam "Leo" Terrebonne; sisters, Mary Ann Duet and Marie Fonseca; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Nelly Boudreaux Terrebonne; brother, Gerald Terrebonne; and sister, Laura Lasseigne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Williams James "Shortcake" Edward Williams, 54. a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Althea G. Lewis Williams; son, David Lewis-Williams; brothers, Curtis and Ronald Williams and Phillip Ferdinand, all of Baton Rouge; and sisters, Brenda and Debbie Williams of Baton Rouge and Mary Watson of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rachael Hall Williams; and brother, Donald Ray Williams. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Reed Sr. George Reed Sr., 81, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Callais Cheramie Reed; sons, George, Michael and Dennis Reed; daughter, Deborah "Debbie" Reed; stepson, Terry Cheramie; stepdaughter, Juliet Cheramie; sister, Ethel Trahan; seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgette Orgeron Reed; parents, George and Elexemia Enclade Reed; and son, Gordon Reed. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eva Dantin Eva B. Dantin, 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of South Lafourche, died at 10:26 a.m. Feb. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Mancy Dantin of Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dumiel and Josephine Lee Dantin; brothers, Roual, Jack, Thomas, Alcide and Randolph Dantin; sisters, Alcida Orgeron, Clemance Stout, Antoinette Boudreaux and Francis Terrebonne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Yves Himel Yves George Himel, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his son, Terry P. Himel; daughter, Patricia H. LeBlanc; sisters, Enola H. Ordoyne, Yvonne H. Guidry, Anna Lee H. Hebert and Delores H. Landry; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie R. Himel; parents, Dorgeville and Amelia Thibodaux Himel; son, Perry J. Himel; brothers, Clarence and Neville Himel; and sisters, Aspaize H. Ordoyne, Annette Himel and Louvinia H. Guidroz. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Schertler William "Boy" Schertler, 57, a native of New York and resident of Houma, died Feb. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Bussey Schertler; mother, Mary Schertler; daughter, Anna Schertler; brother, Alex Schertler; sisters, Elizabeth Norton, Elanor Bateman, Eve Schertler, Margie Lowe, Eva Glinski and Henrietta Schertler. He was preceded in death by his father, Alphonse Schertler; and sister, Edith Mengotto. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Jones Eddie Ray Jones, 36, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Feb. 18, 2003. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his friend, Jenny Authement; mother, Nelda Jewell; sons, Kevin Authement and Magnus Authement Jones; brother, Michael D. Jones; and sisters. Lena Wilkerson and Wanda Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Ray Jones; and sister, Denise Boudreaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ernest Every Ernest "Zook" Every 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. Burial will be at the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He is survived by his wife, Early White Every of Thibodaux; sons, Anthony Every of Gray and Clifford Every of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Sadie Smith of Thibodaux; brother, Earl Every Sr? of New Orleans; sisters Leotha Every Triggs of Avondale, and Elizabeth Every Harris of New Orleans; 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Amy Adams Every; four brothers. Lloyd "Baby" Every, Adam Every Jr., James Every, and Clarence "Man" Every. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sharon Fremin Sharon Allemand Fremin, 56, native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Albert J. Boudoin; mother, Gladys Allemand; sons, Mark and Sean Fremin; daughter, Candace Fremin Thibodeaux; brother, Glenn Allemand; sisters, Kathleen Boudreaux and Karen Gervais; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert J. Allemand Sr.; son, Kent David Fremin; brother, Herbert J. Allemand Jr.; and sister, Elaine Allemand Powell. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Iley Hebert Iley Anthony Hebert, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 p.m. Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a m Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Leonard Hebert of Houma; son, Jimmy Hebert Sr. of Houma; brother, Norris Hebert; sisters, Evana Trahan and Annabelle Fanguy, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Antoine and Alzina Marie Hebert; and brothers, Edward M., Magnel, Alberta, Joseph T. and Leon Raymond Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Augustine Martin Augustine L. Martin, 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:16 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Sharon J. and Dennis A Martin; brothers, Alex, Nolan, Arsen Jr., Ivy, Wilbert, Norby and Johnny Lasseigne; sister, Myrna Blanchard; two granchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Udrick Martin; parents, Arsen Sr. and Cisca Ledet Lasseigne; sister, Gloria Lasseigne; and grand-daughter, Tricia Martin ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Leotha Hood Leotha Dorsey Hood, 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at United Pentecostal Church in Mathews. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her daughters, Viola Beard, Amanda Royal and Gloria Harris of Lockport, Wanda Lee of Lake Charles, and Elaine Royal of Baltimore Maryland; sons, Robert Caster and Albert Hood of Lockport and Ernest Royal of Baton Rouge; brothers, Lezeme Dorsey Jr., of Raceland and Royal Dorsey of California; sisters, Martha Sauceberry of Racelantl, Beulah Lawson of Mathews, Shirley Robinson of Thibodaux and Olivia Cooper of Baton Rouge; she is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hood; parents, Lezeme Sr., and Dora Boyd Hood; son, Arthur Royal; brothers, Leonard and Ernest Dorsey, and sister, Francine Bailey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Audrey Martin Audrey H. Martin, 83, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 8:44 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Richard, Michael, Glynn, Anthony "Tony", Lindsey "Pedo" and Oneal "Nick" Martin Jr.; daughters, Kay Gilmore, Bernadette Pellegrin and Jan Blanchard; brother, Leon Hutchinson; sisters, Mae LeCompte and Theresa Pitre; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neal Martin; parents, Lindsey and Elodie Henry Hutchinson; brothers, Louis, Bruce, Roy and Reginald Hutchinson; and sister, Virgie Prosperie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verna Vedros Verna Robichaux Vedros, 73, native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Man' Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edmond Vedros Sr.; sons, Edmond A. Vedros Jr., Joey A Vedros Sr.; and brothers, Albert, Clement and Warren Robichaux; sisters, Jenelle R. Theriot and Gayle R. Naquin; grandchildren, Angel V. Pertuit, Patricia Ann Vedros and Joey Anthony Vedros Jr.; and great-grandson, Harvey Paul Pertuit III. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merille and Elmire Danos Robichaux; and brothers, Merille Jr., Willie and Jean Robichaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gladys Brown Gladys Marie Donnaud Brown, 84, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Dawn Gail Lawson Cook of Labadieville; son, Thomas B. Lawson III of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Mabel Theresa Pizzolatto of Houma; granddaughter, Charla Gail Cook Miller of Bridgewater, N.J.; great- grandchildren, Zachary Dane Cook of Prairieville, Chad Robert Miller, Kimberly Faye Miller and Kiersten Paige Miller of Bridgewater, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas B. Lawson, second husband, Jack C. Brown Sr.; parents, Joseph E. and Anna Marie Toups Ayo; and grandson, Jon Dane Cook. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bertha Davis Bertha Collazo Davis, 77, a native of Havana, Cuba, and resident of Houma, died at 5:58 a.m. Feb. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma She is survived by her son, Marc Davis; daughter, Tania Porche; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enis Davis: parents, Alfredo Sr. and Estela Collazo; daughter, Linda Ann Davis; brother, Aldredo Collazo Jr.; and sister, Carmen Arango. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sister Mary Elizabeth Harris Sister Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Harris, R.C., 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chicago, Ill., died at 3 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Resurrection Living Center in Chicago, with burial at Cenacle Retreat House in Warren, Ill. A special memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Metairie Cenacle Retreat House at 5500 St. Mary St. in Metairie. She is survived by her sisters, Jane Harris Barker of Houma, Marie Harris Schell of New Orleans; brothers, Joel Harris Robichaux, Don Harris and Brother Delbert Harris, F.S.C., of New Orleans; nieces, nephews and one great-great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. W.H. Sr. and Mercedes Friedrichs Harris; sisters, Catherine Harris Pearse and Mercedes Harris Burton; and brothers, Dr. W.H. Jr. and Dr. Friedrichs Harris Sr. Donations and memorials to Religious of the Cenacle, PO Box 8115, Metairie, LA 70011 are preferred. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harvie Hawthorne Sr. Harvie Elliot Hawthorne Sr., 60, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 a.m. Feb. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Dianne "Happy" Foret Hawthorne; mother, Leola Peoples Hawthorne; sons, Ryan Elliott, Richard Elliott, Randy Paul and Harvie "Buster" Elliott Hawthorne Jr.; daughters-in-law, Nicole B. and Megan W. Hawthorne; stepdaughters, Lisa Arceneaux and Deanne "Dee Dee" Soudelier of Thibodaux; sister, Diann Hawthorne Douglas; and grandchild, Hayden Elliott Hawthorne. He was preceded in death by his father, Elliot Hawthorne; and grandchild, Madison Taylor Hawthorne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lena LaCroix Lena Busalacchi LaCroix, 103, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Luling, died Feb. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse A. LaCroix; parents, Gaetano and Frances Busalacchi; brothers, Thomas, Frank, Salvadore and John Busalacchi; and sisters, Annie Lasavio, Mary Ann Cuccia, Mary Lussan and Josephine Gardey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Trong Pham Trong Pham, 89, a native of Vietnam and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:45 a.m. Feb. 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home; 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Community Center; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial and graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Johnson Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. He is survived by his son, Bob Pham of Larose; and daughter, Thiat Pham of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mo Pham. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rose Mary Savoie Rose Mary Scarpulla Savoie, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux. died at 12:05 p.m. Feb. 20. 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Louise S. Riche'; and sisters, Camille S. Barriconi and Alvine S. Theriot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin 'T-Chu" P. Savoie; parents, Joseph Sr. and Fortunata Marisco Scarpulla; brothers, Joseph Jr., Anthony 'Tony" and John Scarpulla; and a grandson, Scott A. Riche. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Donald Bonner Donald Philip Bonner, 51, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his mother, Frances Bonner of Houma; two sons, Kimbal Bonner and wife, Kirstin, of Houma and Philip Bonner, three sisters, Pam Vidas and husband, Fredrick, of Morgan City, Kern Womack and husband, Raymond, of New Orleans, and Debbie Berger and husband, C. Jerry, of Berwick; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Charles Bonner. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Chester Cheramie Chester J. Cheramie, 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:55 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Inez Rebstock Cheramie; son and daughter-in-law, David J. Cheramie and Marianne Reynaud Cheramie; daughters, Carol Orgeron of Luling and Joan Lerille of Cut Off; sons-in-law, Dudley Orgeron and Rodney Lerille; sisters, Doris Monaco and Myrtle Weigel, both of Marrero, and Camillia Bychurch of Kentwood; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruger Jr. and Estelle Pitre Cheramie; brother, Huey L Cheramie; and sisters, Ruth Lybargar and Molly Cheramie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Elphage James "Gene" Elphage, 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 21, 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 religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sherryl M. Elphage; brothers, Albert of Napoleonville and George Elphage of New Orleans; and sister, Mary E. Condell of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Reginald Gilbert Reginald "Reggie" Gilbert, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elmire Campo Gilbert; sons, Keith Alleman of Sorrento and Brent Alleman of Napoleonville; brother, William "Billy Boy" Gilbert of Thibodaux; sister, Vivian Carmouche of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Heloise Adolph Gilbert; brother s, James George, Emile, Pierre, Henry and Joseph Gilbert; sisters, Frances LeBlanc, Heloise Talbot, Jeanne Vincent, Vivian Gilbert and Heloise Gilbert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Hohensee Laura Gaudet Hohensee, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:25 a.m. Feb. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hillary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Warren M. Hohensee; sons, Todd, Neal and Don Hohensee; daughter, Jill Folse; sister, Muriel Robichaux; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Laura Burback Gaudet; and brother, Floyd Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Barbara Kohmann Barbara Aitkens Kohmann, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:41 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis No. 1 cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Kohmann; brother, John Lorry Aitkens; and sisters, Elsie Claire Simons and Virginia Ruth James. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick William Kohmann; parents, Robert Lucius and Viola Daussat Aitkens; brother, Dr. James Milo Aitkens; and sister, Marion Carter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Guess Orgeron Guess Orgeron, 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Garnet B. Orgeron; son, Al Joseph Orgeron; sisters, Shirley Fonseca and Earline Vizier; three grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Cora Triche Orgeron; daughter, Verline Marie Orgeron; brother, Floyd Orgeron; sisters, Julia Estay and Eula Toups; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harry Gilton Sr. The Rev. Harry Gilton Sr., 85, a resident of Napoleonville and native of Houma, died Feb. 21, 2003. The wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to wake time today at the church and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the 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 son, the Rev. David Gilton of Napoleonville; daughters, Irene Wade, Rosemary Gilton, Barbara Rainey, Emily Gilton, Donner Brown, Helen Moton, Mary Bell, Alma Wiggins, and Robin Gilton, all of Napoleonville; He is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Mae Gilton; parents, Johnny and Maggie Kennedy Gilton; son, Harry Gilton Jr., daughters, Patricia Moore, and Robinette Gilton; brothers, Joseph, James, John, and Issac Gilton; sisters, Celina Coleman, Alberta Hall, Enora Smith, Hester Thaddeus, Joetae Gilton, and Octavia Soco. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Suzanne Allen Suzanne Eschete Allen, 46, a native of Houma and resident of Ponchatoula, died Feb. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at the Ponchatoula cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Donald James Allen of Ponchatoula; parents, Charles Victor and Barbara Marie Badeaux Eschete of Thibodaux; son, Travis Charles Allen of Ponchatoula; brothers, Tommy and Brian Eschete, both of Thibodaux, and Chris Eschete of Mandeville; and sister, Rachelle Wolford of Houston, Texas. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillie Johnson Lillie Mae Johnson, 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon J. Mack; sons, James, Edward and Patrick Johnson; sisters, Josephine Davis, Oneta Nicholas, Linda Kenney and Delores Howard; brother, Lasker Davis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Prospa Johnson; parents, Coleman and Almeta Burdis Davis; sisters, Hattie Davis and Bessie Cooks; and brothers, Alvin and Murray Davis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Thaddeus Lovell Sr. Thaddeus A. Lovell Sr., 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Feb. 22, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Bourg Lovell; sons, Thad Jr., Glynn, Ray, Francis and Nathaniel Lovell; daughters, Elaine Lovell Boudwin, Mary Ann Lovell Wilson, Jacqueline Lovell LeBlanc and Geralyn Lovell Hollier; sister, Julia Lovell Olivier; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Daisy Narjuin Lovell; brother, Anderson Lovell Jr.; and sisters, Juanita Lovell Daigle and Julia Lovell Olivier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Haley Mack Haley Elizabeth Mack, 6, of Houma, died Feb. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at New Belmont, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, John Paul and Sharon Johnson Mack, both of Houma; grandfather, Charles Mack of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, the Rev. Prospa Johnson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joshua Mack Joshua Paul Mack, 8, of Houma, died Feb. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at New Belmont, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, John Paul and Sharon Johnson Mack, both of Houma; grandfather, Charles Mack of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, the Rev. Prospa Johnson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Johnson Sr. Eddie J. Johnson Sr., 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. James, died Feb. 22. 2003. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James. 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 daughters, Beulah Fisher, Annette Brown, Mary Jane Stripling, Mary M. Pakoejoe, Nathleen Harleaux, Catherine Whittington, Marie Fathree, Helen and Ann Johnson; sons, Raymond, Nathaniel, Andrew, Lester, Paul and Anthony Johnson; 50 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvie Washington Johnson; parents, Edward and Constance Johnson; sons, Eddie Jr., Leroy and Junius Johnson; a brother and three sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claudia Rodrigue Claudia O. Rodrigue, 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1 1 p.m. Feb. 22, 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 husband, Wibot Rodrigue; son, Ronald Rodrigue; daughter, Ruby R. Rivere; brothers, Clincy, Clifton and Ferdinand Ordoyne; sister, Adeline Trosclair; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joachim and Victoria Trosclair Ordoyne; son, Robert Paul Rodrigue; brothers, Dooley, Robert, Eulice, Clarence and Hery Ordoyne; and sister, Cora Percle. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Susan Bouffanie Susan Ann Bouffanie, 51, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jeris J. Jr. and Troy Rodrigue; brothers, Kelly, Ernest Jr. and Louis Bouffanie; sisters, Coreen Pitre and Doreen LeBouef; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Sr. and Josephine Gaeto Bouffanie; daughter, Kathy Joe Schouest; brothers, Anthony Sr. and Russell Bouffanie; and sister, Cathy Joe Bouffanie. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dudley Hillman Dudley W. Hillman, 87, a native of Slagle and resident of Lockport, died at 6:07 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Lockport. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Braud Hillman; daughter, Cheryl Hillman Cummings of Huntsville, Texas; sons, Michael Alan and Timothy Scott Hillman; son-in-law, David Cummings; daughters-in-law, Darlene and Julie Hillman; sister, Gladys Crocket of Temple, Texas; grandchildren, Ben Hillman of Baton Rouge, Erin Cummings of West Hollywood, Calif., Grand Hillman of Broussard, Matt Hillman of Lafayette and Stephan Hillman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-grandfather of Kyle Cummings of Woodlands, Texas and Todd Cummings of Bossier City; great- grandchild, Chesley Hillman of Larose. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Minnie Lea Hodges Hillman; son, Philip Charles Hillman; brothers, Louis, George R., Welsey "Bill", Andrew and Ed Elijah Hillman; sisters, Lucy Jane Barnett Wagner, Elizabeth Gosnell and Oddie Henderson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell J'Reiona Hamilton J'Reiona Hamilton, infant, of Labadieville, died Feb. 23, 2003. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville with burial at St. Peter Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Shanicia Hamilton and Eugene Henry; grandparents, Joseph Hamilton, Lorraine Green and Eugene Taylor. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ella Hamilton. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dolores Loupe Dolores Loupe, 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died Feb. 23, 2003. A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Craig A. Loupe of Lake Charles; daughters, Cindy L. Hart of Metairie and Carey A. Loupe of Covington; sisters, Katherine "Kitty" Dupre and Connie Dorsey of Lockport; brothers, Gene Thibodeaux of Raceland and John Thibodeaux of Houma; and granddaughter, Taylar I. Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy J. Loupe; parents, Maxine Thibodeaux Guidroz and Manton Thibodeaux; and brother, Charles "Chip" Thibodeaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Mire Anna Mae Prejean Mire, 89, a resident of Lafayette, died at 4:13 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003. A funeral service will held at 10 a.m. today at Assumption Church in Mire, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Nellie Mire; son, Melvin Mire; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Alphonse Mire; daughter, Deloria Marie Mire; parents, Leo and Elvie Marie Prejean; and brothers, George and Ashton Prejean. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Freddie Bell Freddie Bell, 72, a native and resident of Belle Rose died Feb. 23, 2003 Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Williams and Southall Funeral Home today in Napoleonville and from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose C. Bell of Napoleonville; daughters, Betty Franklin and Velvet Bell of Houston, Texas and Monica Bell of Houma; sons, John Jarvis and Craig Bell of Belle Rose; stepdaughter, Gretchen Moore of Napoleonville; sisters, Verdie Mae Phillip and Grace Vaughn of Donaldsonville, Joyce Florence of New Orleans; brothers, Irvin and Wilbert Bell, Isiah Bell, Felton Williams; mother-in-law, Velma J. Converse of Napoleonville, son-in-law, Rufus Franklin; grandson, Keyon Converse; six grandchildren, two godchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Deola Wilson Bell; grandson, Jeremiah Bell; sisters, Emma B. Brown, Ida B. Moore and Alma B. Bernard; father-in-law, James Converse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Fred Stephens Fred Leroy Stephens, 87, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 23. 2003. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Des Allemands Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the Mennonite Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Paul L. Stephens; 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Cornwell Stephens; parents, Zach and Rosalee Johnson Stephens; stepson, Leland Stephens; daughter, Clara Lee Stephens Candies; brother, J.W. Stephens; and sister, Ruby L. Snyder. He served in the U.S. Army. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Zachary Callais Zachary "Big Zack" D. Callais, 21, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Feb. 24, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 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. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Gail Griffin Callais; grandparents, Nancy Martin Callais, C.J. and Mildred Lefort Griffin; and sister, Dodi Charpentier. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Duless Callais; and great- grandparents, Davidson and Camelia Cheramie Lefort. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Agatha Falgout Agatha Cecile Thibodeaux Falgout, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 24, 2003. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, William "Bill" and Robert "Bob" Falgout; daughter, Betty Hebert; brother, Robert "Bob" Thibodeaux of Cut Off; sisters, Gertru de T. Celino and Yvonne T. Chappius of Harahan; 19 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton A. Falgout; parents, Narcisse and Eva Chatagnier Thibodeaux; sons, Weldon "Rock" and David R. Falgout; grandson, Wilton A Falgout; brothers, Ernest, Simon, Albert and Bunk Thibodeaux; and sisters, Anita T. Trosclair, Bernice T. Babin, Nolia T. Use, Melina T. Vice, Bessie T. Chemento and Theresa Thibodeaux. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edna Belanger Edna Marie Boudreaux Belanger, 97, a native of Baldwin and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Darryl Belanger Sr.; four grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Belanger; parents, Jean and Marguerite Boudwin Boudreaux; son, Sherrell Belanger; grandson, Craig Michael Belanger; brothers, Whiley and Stanley Boudreaux; and sisters, Agnes Belanger and Zulma Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nola Foret Nola Dennis Foret, 87, a native of Buras and resident of Raceland, died at 3:20 p.m. Feb. 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Conforto Foret; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emise Joseph Foret; parents, John and Leona Casbon Dennis; son, Floyd Joseph Foret; brothers, Walter and Paul Dennis; sister, Pauline Dennis Larose; and granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Foret. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Paul Gregoire Paul Junius Gregoire, 71, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Robinson Gregoire of Dulac; sons, Gary C. and Timothy P. Gregoire; daughters, Barbara G. Blankenship, Linda Gregoire, Grace G. Trosclair and Peggy G. Foret; brother, Emile Gregoire; sisters, Madeline G. Parfair and Eunice G. Falgout; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hilda Picou Gregoire; daughter, Jo Ann Gregoire; brother, Walter Gregoire; and sister, Margie Verdin. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sarah Ruffin Sarah Ruffin, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Morgan City, died Feb. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Congregational Baptist Church in Schriever. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Little Zion Congregational Baptist Church Cemetery in Chackbay. She is survived by her sons, Wesley Smith and Joseph Moore, both of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Johnson; mother, Queen Victoria Allen; son. Johnny Smith; daughter, Viola Matthews; one brother; and sisters, Gertrude Reed, Victoria Scott, Rosa Ray, Martha Scott, Odessa Tardieff, Mary Johnson and Elizabeth Tardieff. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Murphy Gautreaux Murphy P. Gautreaux, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Tessie France Falgout Gautreaux; sons, Eulice, Allen and Gordon Gautreaux; daughters, Joyce Campo, Karen Hilse and Marilyn Kraemer; brothers, Russell, Leroy and Roland Gautreaux; sisters, Elsie Guillot and Hazel Duet; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertie Loupe Gautreaux; parents, Aubin and Cora Thibodaux Gautreaux; son, Murphy J- Gautreaux; brothers, Antoin Sr. and Edward Gautreaux: sisters, Letitia Knobloch and Cecile Chiasson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ralph Soignet Jr. Ralph Joseph "R.J." Soignet Jr., 27, a native of Houma and resident of Sanford, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ralph Joseph Soignet Sr. and Frances "Cissy" Wood Soignet of Gray; one brother, Corey Soignet and wife, Stephanie, of Alexandria; and his grandparents, Raoul and Mag Lirette Soignet of Gray, Elvest Rousse and Jean Rousse of Houma and Clarence C. Wood and Dee Wood of Malvern, Ark. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Christopher Henderson Christopher Adam Henderson, 32, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Moss Point, Miss., died at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Little Zion Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by a devoted friend, Ethel Woodard; son, Christopher Joseph Skidmore; sisters, Louise Johnson and Janice Reed; and brothers, Percy, Harris Sr., Charles, Rickey, Lionel, Ralph, Gus Jerome and Patrick Henderson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Angel Hebert Angel Mary Hebert, infant, died Feb. 26, 2003. She is survived by her mother, Angel Hebert; grandparents, Timmie and Mary Hebert; and great-grandparents. Mary and Francis Landry and Robert and Laura Danos, all of Lockport. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell An'Jannae Lee An'Jannae Danasia Lee, infant, of Thibodaux, died Feb. 26, 2003. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her mother, Angelica Lee of Thibodaux; father, Dwane Michael McGuin of Thibodaux; grandparents, Joe Matherne, Sharon Lee and Wendy McGuin, all of Thibodaux and Michael Keller of Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her brother, Javon Anthony Lee; and great- grandmother, Ida Mae Lee. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Courtney Heard Courtney Darden Heard, 73, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Houma. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Blanchard Heard; daughters, Gail Denson and Debora Heard; brothers, Thomas J. of Chicago, Barton M. and Robert T. of Arkansas, Stephen R. of Lafayette, Alan E. of Texas and Philip S. Heard; sister, Eloise M. Jourden of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barton and Margaret Richardson Heard; son, Blaine Heard; and sister, Katherine Heard. He was a veteran of the Korean War ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alcee Gaudet Alcee "Al" Joseph Gaudet, 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma died at 5:30 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. at the funeral home parlor, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. He is survived by his brothers, Russell and Jimmy Gaudet; sisters, Geraldine Price and Diane Guadet He was preceded in death by his wife, Elevyln Jackson Gaudet; and parents, Joyce J. and Eunice Thibodeaux Gaudet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Jacques Allemand A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Jacques Paul Allemand, 24, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 2003. Burial was at the church cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his parents, Lester Anthony and Edna Hebert Allemand; a brother, Nathan J. Allemand Jr.; a sister, Dana Margaret Allemand; a sister-in- law, Tessa Robichaux Allemand; a niece, Amanda Allemand and a nephew, Donavon Allemand. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gene Hess Jr. Gene "Tee-Boy" Hess Jr., 38, a native of Buras and a resident of Galliano, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003. A dismissal service was held on Feb. 28, 2003 at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna. He is survived by his companion, Karen Para; parents, Gene R. Hess Sr. and Genie Sanders; son, Buddy LePointe; daughters, Amanda Estay and Brandi Ray Hess; brothers, Ray and Rocky Hess; sisters, Elizabeth Hansel, Geneie Hess and Melanie Corbett; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edgar Malbrough Edgar Joseph Malbrough, 79, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Althea Robichaux Malbrough; sons, Wayne M., James P. and Terry E. Malbrough, all of Houma, and Thomas P. Malbrough of Bourg; daughters, Cheryl M. Sawyer of Bourg and Catherine M. Morgan of Deltona, Fla.; brother, Ira Malbrough of Houma; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar S. and Agnes Lovell Malbrough; brothers, Lyness, Druby, Lynwood "Chum", Milton and Raymond Malbrough; and sister, Emilie Richards. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorina Pitre Dorina Ledet Pitre, 71, a native of Westwego and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003. Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Joseph Pitre Sr. of Houma; five sons, Philip Pitre, Ray J. Pitre Jr. and wife, Charlotte Dennis Pitre, David Lee Pitre and wife, Vanessa LeBouef Pitre, Stephen "Stevie" Pitre and wife, Wanda Toups Pitre, and Jerry Pitre and wife, Gwen Dupre Pitre of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Mark (Debbie) Daigle, Mrs. Ray (Robbie) Belanger, Mrs. Roland "Flash" (Lisa) Smith of Houma and Mrs. Timothy (Dody) Brown of Omaha, Neb.; three brothers, Herbert Ledet Sr. and wife, Shirley, Milton "Bada" Ledet Sr. and Richard Ledet Sr. and wife, Sandra of Houma; ten grandchildren, Danielle "Dee" Pitre, Danny Ray Pitre and wife, Joni, Dena Pitre, Dustin Pitre, Tyler Mark Daigle, Jake Belanger, Jason Belanger and wife, Kylie, Jason "J.J." Pitre, Roland P. Smith and Ryan Smith; three great-grandchildren, Meagan Pitre, Jenna Pitre and Tayler Lynn Belanger; three step-grandchildren, Walton "B-Du" Boudreaux III, William Boudreaux and Shelby Brown; one foster grandson, Matthew "Matt" Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris Joseph Ledet and Agnes Thibodeaux Ledet; her stepmother, Antonia "Annie" Bourgeois Ledet; one son, Leonard "Lenny" Pitre; one infant sister; and one sister-in-law, Geraldine Pitre Ledet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Florette Porche Florette "Flo" Facheux Porche, 94, a native of Gramercy and former resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:50 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Isabel F. Harrell, Rose F. Navarro, Aimee F. Boudreaux, A.L. Faucheaux III. Don Faucheux, Carol F. Dicharry, Pat Faucheux, Florette F. Podufalski and Anne F. Haydel; 32 great-nieces and nephews, 70 great-great-nieces and nephews; and seven great-great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvion G. Porche; parents, Alonzo L Sr. and Aimee Bourgeois Faucheux; and brother, Alonzo L Faucheux Jr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Anna Hebert Anna Lee Hebert, 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:18 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clarence John Hebert; three sons, Kenneth and wife, Jean, of Lafayette, David and wife, Peggy, of California, and Philip Hebert of Bayou Blue; five sisters, Enola Brassette, Inez Trahan, Nobie Foret, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; one brother, Milton Breaux; one half-brother, Oley Breaux; and two sisters, Stella Boyne and Louise Porche. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elizabeth Hebert Elizabeth "Liza" Ordoyne Hebert, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, George, Daniel and Donald Hebert; daughters, Frieda Benoit, Helen LeBlanc, Jana Landry and Debra Perk; 28 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Hebert; parents, Olivian and Aldolphine Boudreaux Ordoyne; sons, Freddie Jr. and Arthur Hebert; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four brothers and seven sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph H. Henninger A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Joseph H. Henninger, 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Labedieville, who died Feb. 28, 2003. Burial was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Frances Blanchard; a son, Dennis Henninger; a daughter, Pat Henninger Bordes; a brother, Raymond Henninger; sisters, Shirley Ringuette and Jackie Chacon; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Isabelle Guillot Henninger; parents, Edward Peter and Lucille Audoin Henninger; a brother, Merrill Henninger; and sisters, Ann Forster and Rita Henninger. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alvin LeBlanc A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Alvin Jean LeBlanc, 92, a native of Lockport and a resident of Larose, who died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 28, 2003. Burial was at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Norma Pierce LeBlanc; a s on, Al Jimmy LeBlanc Sr.; a daughter, Rose Amie Price; two brothers, Abel Jr. and Roy LeBlanc; three sisters, Velma Matherne, Elma Kaiser and Marie Himel; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Sr. and Valarie Acosta LeBlanc; and sisters, Wilma Guidry and Telma Arabie. ============================================================================