Obituaries of APRIL 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: 16 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 Melinda Borne Melinda Medeiros Borne, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died April 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Raceland Assembly of God Church. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, William Borne; parents, Fred and Kathleen Medeiros and Geraldine and Richard Bolotte; son, Randy Michael Borne; stepdaughter, Brandi Pitre; brother, Barry Medeiros; sisters, Naomie Foret, Jane Medeiros, Marlene Blanchard, Leilani Brunet and Mary Albert; stepbrothers, Ricky and Michael Bolotte; half-brother, Michael Chiasson; stepsisters, Francis Knoblock, Lisa Brown, Debra DeHart and Amy Bourque; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Medeiros Jr.; and half-sister, Kathleen Rome. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delta Callais Delta Duet Callais, 93, a native of Cut Off and resident of Jefferson, died at 11:55 p.m. April 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by a son Floyd J. Callais; daughter, Lucy C. Leaycraft; brothers, Wallace Jr., Kenneth, Hyman and Donnie Duet; sisters, Annette Lee and Thelma Lafont; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Callais; parents, Wallace Sr. and Noemie Chabert Duet; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ray Fazzio Ray Paul Fazzio, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. April 1, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday and a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Michael Fazzio; daughters, Crystal Sismoneaux, Diane Duplants and Gail Fazzio; brothers, Vincent, Anthony "Black," Francis, Joseph and Roy Fazzio; sister Mary Eschete; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Sadie Fazzio; brothers, Johnny and Carlo Fazzio; half-brother, Joseph "Norn" Fazzio; two infant sisters; and half-sisters, Rose Duthu and Annie Mae Dion. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elfer Guidry Elfer "Faro" Guidry, 94, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:52 p.m. April 1, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Netty P. Danos and Susan G. Harper; half- sister, Elta C. Griffin; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Romanda Eymard Guidry; parents, Felecian and Liza Cheramie Guidry; brothers, Cleophas, Aramis E. and Walter Guidry; and sister, Ovilia G. Cretini. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Janet Ledet Janet Hebert Ledet, 55, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died April 1, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ledet; daughters, Tammy Lynn Lagarde, Roseanna Marie Ledet and Donna L Voisin; brothers, Jules "Bo Boy" Hebert and Don Bourg; and sister, Marlene Samanie; and five grandchildren. She is survived by her parents, Douglas Anthony and Olga Cantrelle Hebert. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosadel LeBeouf Rosadel Neil LeBeouf, 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died April 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her husband, Harry "Poochie" LeBeouf; and brother, Michael J. Neil. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Sr. and Louise Neil LeBeouf; brothers, Carroll J. Neil and Clarence J. Neil Jr.; and sisters Mary Mae N. Robichaux and Marion Louise N. Bergeron. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Foster Landry Foster Joseph Landry, 87, a native of Chackbay and resident of Baton Rouge, died April 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. George Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Greenoaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Doris Cuny Landry; daughters, Sandra Zeigler, Judy Ledoux, Connie Robert and Peggy Guirin; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frozin and Laiza Trosclair Landry; sisters, Frozine Rodrigue and Lillian Caillouet; and brothers, Louis, Valmont, Luke, Ameluis, Wilson and Ulger Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elma Ordoyne Elma Gros Ordoyne, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:55 p.m. April 2, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Wilson "Sonny" Ordoyne Jr. of Ventura, Calif. and Carroll Ordoyne of Thibodaux; daughters, Nellie Oncale and Betty Bernard, both of Thibodaux; brothers, Wilbert Gros of Labadieville and Collins Gros of Lake Charles; sisters, Hazel Rousseau, Ella Mae Borne and Geraldine Talbot, all of Thibodaux and Mary Ann Bergeron of Harvey; 12 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Ordoyne Sr.; parents, Camille J. and Justillia Barrios Gros; son, Vernon Ordoyne; brothers, Norris, Harold, Irvin and Lawrence Gros; and sisters, Lucille Callahan, Gertrude LaGrange and Laura Mae Gros. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Billiot Hilda Chaisson Billiot, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 1:50 p.m., April 3. 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Martile Billiot Sr; son, Martile "Matt" Billiot Jr.; and sisters, Vernice Dupre and Eloise Dardar. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Chauvin an d Lorencia Dardar Chaisson; and brothers, Wilsey Dardar, Norman Dardar and Elie Hendon. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Sylvester Sr. Willie Sylvester Sr., 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:20 a.m. April 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his former Wife, Elmira Williams Sylvester of Raceland; daughters, Diana Sylvester of Raceland and Sandra Sylvester of New Orleans; sons, Willie Sylvester Jr., and Leroy Sylvester and Joseph Sylvester of Raceland; stepson, Donald Williams of Raceland; brother, Arthur Sylvester of Raceland; sisters, Agnes Gray of Raceland and Enola S. Thomas of Breaux Bridge; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sr., and Earline Sylvester; daughters, Sharlene and Carolyn Sylvester; brothers, Audrey, Alfred Jr., Steve, Walter, Frank and the Rev. Livingston Sylvester; and sisters, Mildred S. Louis, Sedonia S. Hogan, Dorothy S. Gray, and Isabella S. Miller. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alphonse Cressey Alphonse Cressey, 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Verdin Cressey; and two sisters, Barbara and husband, Dudley Williams, of Kenner, and Nina Cressey of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor Gregoise Evans and Aliege Cressey Sr.; and one brother, Larry Cressey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sydney Gros Sydney Marie Gros, 4 days old, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, April 3,2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Nelson Jr. and Angelle Delcambre Gros; one brother, Sy Gros; and her grandparents, Ronnie and Sherry Delcambre, and Nelson Sr. and Stella Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nolan Dupre Nolan D. Dupre, 60, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chene, died at 9:15 a.m. April 3, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Point-aux-chene fire station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux- chene, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Blanchard Dupre of Pointe-aux-chene; son, Corey J. Dupre of Pointe-aux-chene; daughters, Sandy D. Naquin and Sheri D. Neil; brother, Wilsey Jr. and Andy Dupre; sisters, Dorothy D. Blanchard and Jeanette D. Lyons, both of Chauvin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilsey Sr. and Flossie D Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Knight Charles L. Knight, 61 a native of Centerville, Pa., and resident of Raceland, died at 10:05 a.m. April 3, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Victory Life Church in Lockport He is survived by his wife, Kay Knight; mother, Mildred Knight of Centerville; daughters, Laura Borne, Shelley Ordoyne and Ramona Mire; brothers, Kenneth Jr. and Samuel Knight of Centerville; sister, Karen Appling of Jacksonville, Fla.; and grandchildren, Dylan Mire, Cole Ordoyne, Colleen Ordoyne, Austin Foret and Chandler Mire. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Knight Sr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Baradell Charles Baradell, 79, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:32 a.m. April 4, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Clemence Boudreaux Baradell; son, Bruce Baradell; daughters, Barbara Bergeron and Patricia Lirette; sisters, Mildred Adams, Shirley Simmons, Rose Boudreaux and Rita and Marie Babin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Breaux Baradell and Robert Baradell Sr.; son, Michael Baradell; daughter, Tammy Baradell; brother, Robert Baradell Jr.; a step-grandchild; and a step-great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Benny LeRay Jr. Benny LeRay Jr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux died on Fridav, April 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Kee LeRav; one son, Troy LeRay; one daughter, Gina LeRay Knight; and three grandchildren, Arabell LeRay and Tara and Sommer Knight. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Benny LeRay Sr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge or arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Comeaux Louise Savoie Comeaux, 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:15 p.m. April 4, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Jody Olivier and Amy Gobert Caulder; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Comeaux Jr.; her parents, Eves Savoie Sr. and Octavia Bourgeois Savoie; brothers, Eves Savoie Jr., Irvin Savoie and Sidney Savoie; and sisters, Inez Trentacosta, Rhenette Thomassie, Irene Shauvet and Delia Pervan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Calvin Matherne Calvin Vincent Matherne, 59, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 p.m. April 4, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his brothers, Stanley Matherne Jr. and Carroll Matherne; and sisters, Marion Bourgeois, Beverly Sampay, Audrey Hebert, Jerrylyn Battaglia and Janet Berzais. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Matherne Sr. and Rena Chauvin Matherne; and brothers, Evans, James, Daniel and David Matherne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Scioneaux Louis J. Scioneaux, 75, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 a.m. April 4, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa Alleman Scioneaux; daughters, Gerry S. Himel and Phyllis S. Fontenot; brothers, Norman and Joe Scioneaux; sisters, Mary S. Oubre, Janice S. Treese and Gail S. Jacobs; grandchildren, Cassie H. Bonvillain, Leslie H. Talbot, Randy Himel Jr., Jamey, Bryan and Eric Fontenot; and four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Madison and Abbie Bonvillain and Hannah Talbot He was preceded in death by his parents, Loisel and Stella L Scioneaux; sister, Joyce S. Porto; and one infant son. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Robert Cuneo Robert A. Cuneo, 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died April 5, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Eschete Cuneo; sons, Robert Jr. and Joe; daughters, Connie, Rhonda, Rea and Dawn; brothers, Irvin Jr. and Davis Cuneo; sisters, Judy and Juanita; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cuneo; parents, Irvin and Octavia Callais Cuneo; and son, John Cuneo. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edna Gagneaux Edna Richard Gagneaux, 87, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Donner, died at 5:30 a.m., April 5, 2003. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Buddy Joseph Gagneaux Jr. and wife, Betty, of Schriever; daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Peggy) Dubois of Donner, sister, Rita Mae Delcombe of New Iberia; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Joseph Gagneaux Sr.; parents, Lawrence and Clarence Richard; sisters, Daisy Boudreaux and Irene Lajaunie; and granddaughter, Angela Gagneaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lillian Nobile Lillian Millet Nobile, 90, a native of LaPlace and resident of Lutcher, died at 10 a.m. April 5, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Pauline, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence, John and A.J. Nobile; daughter, Katherine Bates; sister, Annabel Millet Stein; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny A Nobile; parents, Noe and Nolie Dufresne Millet; brother, Ernest Millet; and sisters, Denise M. Perilloux, Antoinette Millet and May M. Tregre Sicard. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eno Barrios Eno P. Barrios, 95, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 6:45 p.m. April 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Viola Danos; daughters, Faye Barrios Jones and Loisel Barrios; brother, Ernest Barrios; son-in-law, Peyton Jones; grandchildren, Yale Peyton Jones Jr., Anita Jones Faulk and Shanna Dufrene Gonsoulin; great-grandchildren, Brock Bennett; Scott J. C. Faulk, Tommy Jones, Andre' Dufrene and Gage Gonsoulin; and great-great-grandchild, Peyton B. Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Clementine Barrios; brother, Abby "Be" Barrios; and sister, Jeannette Phillips, Rena Perez and Annette Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Girly Becnel Girly Granier Becnel, 73, a native and resident of Vacherie, died April 6, 2003 of pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel ill Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Granier Cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Becnel Sr.; sons, Gerald, Sidney Jr. and Jason Becnel; daughter, Geraldine B. Dufresne; brothers, Herman Sr. and Horace Granier; sister, Olive Falgoust Stevenson; 10 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark Sr. and Antoinette Dempster Granier; and brothers, Mark Jr. and Gilbert Granier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Dardar James "T-Jim" Dardar, 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow died at 9:02 a.m. April 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Irma Kiger Dardar; sons, Randy, Efrem, Bryan, Kelly, James and Uriah Dardar; daughters, Lisa Prince and Selene Dardar; brothers, Ebreaux "Tip" Jr., Stanberg, Louis Sr. and Michael "Bodo" Dardar; sisters, Juliette Gaspared and Lydia Serigny; 11 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebreaux and Lydia Billiot Dardar; and a grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Wanda Dowdy Wanda Hart Dowdy, 75,a native of Texas City, Texas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 p.m. April 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10. a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Fred W. Downdy Jr.; daughter, Iris D. Hymel; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Dowdy Sr; parents, L.B. and Elaine Longenbaugh Hart. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Davis Marie B. Davis, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 a.m. April 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. 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, Aimzy Davis Jr.; daughters, Betty Cavalier and Lorena David; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aimzy Davis Sr.; parents, Ulysse and LeaTrosclair Benoit; brothers, Walter, Wallace, Claude, Ernest, Auther and Lionel Benoit; sisters, Valarie Knight and Esther Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olga Frey Olga Surgi Frey, 90, died at 4:15 p.m April 6,2003 Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Greenwood Cemetery She is survived by her sons, William Thomas and Peer James Frey; five grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Surgi and Theresa Vogel; sisters, Mildred Cucci and Theresa Slipacoff; and brothers, Thomas and Earl Surer ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marie Uzee Marie "Ma Re" F. Uzee, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 a.m. April 6, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Dr. Melvin Uzee and wife, Ann and Deacon Dickey Uzee and wife Joyce; daughter, Mary U. Foret and Husband Antoine "Tony"; brother, Oneil Foret; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian "Dick" Uzee; parents. Orville and Victorine Arcement Foret; granddaughter, Angela "Angie" Uzee; brothers, Orville Jr., Pierre Benny Sr.; Emile, Denis, Davis, Sidney and Zepherin Foret; and sister, Agnes Foret Bourgeois. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Smith Blanchard Sr. Smith J. Blanchard Sr., 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at. 4:48 p.m. April 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his son, Smith Blanchard Jr.; daughters, Dora Blanchard Bruce, Toni Blanchard Naquin and Tammv Blanchard Duet; sisters, Thelma Blanchard Federine and Isabelle Blanchard Guidry; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Actress Guidry Blanchard; parents, Albert and Georgette Galjour Blanchard; brothers, Albert and Herbert Blanchard; sisters, Nola Duet, Gertrude Williams, Delia and Velma Pitre; and four grandchildren. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Alma Cheramie Alma Cheramie, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:35 a.m. April 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 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 Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Wesley J. Cheramie; daughter, Evelyn J. Kuyrkendall; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector J. Cheramie; parents, Clarence and Viola Martin Bouffanie; daughter, Patsy Ann Cheramie; brother, Alvin Robichaux; and sister, Thelma Bouzigard ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell William Daigre III William "Sonny" Ringgold Daigre III, 61, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died April 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Elveta Sims Daigre; father, William Daigre Jr.; sons, William R. IV, Richard R. and Scott R. Daigre; brothers, Gilbert R. and Thomas R. Daigre; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Etta Hillman. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Thibodaux Mary L. Thibodaux, 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 a.m. April 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. She is survived by her companion, Magnus Dupre; daughters, Gloria Grabert, Debra Macha, Donna Boissenin and Edie Thibodaux; brothers, Paul and Charlie Chenvert; sister, Rita Thibodaux; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evita Bertrand Chenvert; son, Bruce Thibodaux; brothers, Edward, Francis, Adam and Leon Chenvert; and sister, Dorothy Davis. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Olita Bernard Olita B. Bernard, 87, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died April 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Clevence J. Bernard Sr.; sons, CJ. Jr. and Philippe Bernard; daughter, Joan Bernard; sisters, Edith B. Belliveau and Edmae B. Delcambre; grandchildren, Lisa M. Savoie, Brent Bernard, Deidra A. Richard and Nicole M. Lirette; and great-grandchildren, William E. Lirette, Steven Savoie, Danielle E. Richard, Kayla Savoie. Tanner Richard and Donnie Lirette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ophe and Emily R. Bourque; brothers, Ophelius, Junius and Charles Bourque; and sisters, Olite B. Trahan and Editha B. Verette. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Barbara Coupel Barbara Coupel, 71, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 12:39 a.m. April 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Howard Coupel; son, Michael J. Coupel; daughter-in-law, Terry Richoux Coupel; brothers, James and Junius Hebert; sister, Jessie Mae Day; grandchildren, Michael T. Coupel and Nicole Chaisson; and great-grandchildren, Destyni and Brittani Chaisson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Viola Bernard Hebert; brother, Guy Hebert; and half-brothers, Alvin arid Allen Hebert. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Moise Vegas Sr. Moise A Vegas Sr., 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:35 a.m. April 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his son, Moise Vegas Jr.; daughters, Katie Barrios, Serina Gaspard and Christine Cheramie; sisters, Anita Hebert, Gloria Griffin, Hazel Blair, Bella Orgeron and Leola Rousse; seven grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Ybarzabal Vegas; parents, William Vegas and Evelia Cheramie Vegas Duplantis; daughter, Nelia Cheramie; and brothers, John Vegas Sr., Sonto, Joseph Jr. and William Duplantis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Allen Molbert Allen P. Molbert, 83, a native of Cecilia and resident of Larose, died at 11:15 p.m. April 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his daughter, Maureen M. Comardelle; brother, Anthony Molbert Jr.; sisters, Rosemary Girouard, Joyce Theriot and Vivian Castille; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Rodrigue Molbert; parents, Anthony Chet Sr. and Rose Hebert Molbert; brother, Leroy Molbert; an infant brother; and three infant sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell The Rev. Isaiah Holmes Sr. The Rev. Isaiah Samuel Holmes Sr., 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 9:10 a.m.Monday, April 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Mae Holmes; three sons. Isaiah S. Holmes Jr. of New Orleans, Terrance Holmes and wife, Tammy, of Beaumont, Texas, and Derek Holmes and wife, Avaline, of Houston; five daughters, Shirley Clement, Mrs. George (Bertha) Pillot and Mrs. Jerome (Rosie) Matthews, all of Houma, Mrs. Larry (Jacqueline) Johnson of New Orleans and Mrs. Thomas (Senoria) Jackson of Abilene, Texas; four sisters, Bertha Griffin, Marian Jones, Betty Holmes and Sarah Holmes, all of Houma; two brothers, Clarence and David Holmes; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Webster Holmes Sr. and Laura M Holmes; one brother, Webster Holmes Jr.; and three sisters, Lula Anderson, Agnes Miller and Myrtle Wolfe. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Claudell Jackson Claudell Jackson, 38, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Houma, died April 7,2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Johnson Ridge. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial at Blue Lilly Cemetery in Johnson Ridge. He is survived by his companion, Valerie Berryhill of Houma; mother, Delores Jackson of Johnson Ridge; son, Claudell Smith of Johnson Ridge; daughter, Kyionnti Smith of Johnson Ridge; brothers, Alfred Jackson of Gray, Michael, Herbert Lee, and Burnell Jackson of Johnson Ridge, Thomas Harris Jr., of New Orleans, Carl, Randy, and Raynell Harris of St. James; and sisters, Mary Ann Woods of Gray, Angela Davis, and Bernadine D umas of Johnson Ridge, Joyce Ernest of New Orleans, Eva Marie, and Lee Ethel Harris of Baton Rouge, Patricia Vaultz of Slidell, Lois Cooper of St. James, and Gaynell Louis of Kenner. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Thomas Harris Sr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruth Plaisance Ruth Plaisance, 63, a native of LaGrange, Ga., and resident of Larose, died at 7:20 p.m. April 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:3Q a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Plaisance Sr.; sons, Kevin, Ernest and Shane Plaisance; daughters, Monica Nelson, Donna Savoie, Brenda and Dorothy Plaisance; brother, Frank Hunter; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Annie John Gill Hunter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Josephine Pond Josephine Forrest Pond, 86, a native of Saluda County, S.C., and resident of Florence, S.C. died April 8, 2003. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today in Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington, S.C. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Lynn Pond of Myrtle Beach, S.C, Ann Pond Cox and husband, Reid, of Laurens, S.C, son, Ralph Benjamin Pond III and wife Ann of Myrtle Beach; sister, Rae Forrest Kibler of Darlington; brothers, Henry J. Forrest of Thibodaux and Rhodes Forrest of Murrells Inlet, S.C; grandchildren, Carson Copeland Chitty, John Edwin Copeland Jr., Elizabeth Reid Cox, Mary Carson Cox, Emily Forrest Pond and Ralph Benjamin Pond IV; and great- grandchildren, Carolyn Copeland Potter and Victoria Rose Chitty. She was preceded in death by her brother, Guy E. Forrest. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Zachary Woodburn Zachary Matthew Woodburn, 2, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 p.m. April 8, 2003. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. He will be cremated. He is survived by his mother, Marie Woodburn Williams of Houma; grandparents, Greg and Cindy Woodburn of Ohio and Patti Parr of Houma; and great-grandfather, Ernest J. Parr of Houma. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annette Breaux Annette Lalande Breaux, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died at noon April 9, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Gaston A. Breaux Jr. of Lockport and Theodore M. Breaux of Houston; grandchildren, A Elizabeth, Annette, Paul, Denise, Teddy, Denny, Nicole and Kevin Breaux and Andree' Breaux Couch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston A. Breaux; parents, T.D. and Cecile Toups Lalande; brothers, T.D. Jr., Leonce and Claude Lalande; sister, Heloise Lalande Toups. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Donations to Holy Savior School, 701 Church St., Lockport, LA. 70374 are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ricky Falgout Ricky t r Falgout, 38, a native and resident of Houma died at 2:20 p.m. April 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Scott Falgout; grandmother, Ella Pellegrin DeSilvey of Bourg; and sisters, Donna F. McKey and Kelly F. Kraemer of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter R. Falgout; and grandparents, Nell May LeBouef Scott, Ruby Joseph Scott and Peter Ruffin Falgout Sr.; and step-grandfather, Arnold DeSilvey. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Roy Guilbeau Sr. Roy P. Guilbeau Sr., 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:15 a.m. April 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary A Guilbeau; sons, Andre', Roy Jr. and John Guilbeau; stepson, Andy Chauvin; stepdaughters, Tammy Lynn and Sandi Chauvin; brothers, Olan, Raleigh and Larry Guilbeau; sisters, Yvonne Joseph and Bella Dantin; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery Sr. and Benecia Terrebonne Guilbeau; stepson, Arthur Chauvin; and brother, Jeffery Guilbeau Jr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clarence Scott Jr. Clarence Paul Scott Jr., 56, a native of Cocodrie and resident of Chauvin died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Martin Scott of Chauvin; one daughter, Julia Scott Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one son-in-law, James B. Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one brother, Aaron Scott ot Chauvin; three sisters, Stella S. Domangue of Chauvin, Barbara S. Callahan and Patti J. Scott, both of Houma; three granddaughters,Kelsey Lynne Thibodeaux, Kaley Marie Thibodeaux and Jamey Bryana Thibodeaux, all of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Paul Scott Sr.; his mother, Ella Domangue Scott Brien; one son, Curtis Paul Scott; two daughters, Liza Marie Scott and Sandy Marie Scott; three brothers, Lawrence Scott Sr., Eddie Scott and Loney Scott; and two sisters, Beulah S. Defelice and Brenda S. Aycock. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shay'eeta Johnson Shay'eeta Armani-Simone Johnson, infant, died at 5:30 p.m. April 10, 2003. Religious services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her mother, Shemika Nixon; father, Armand Johnson; sisters, Tierney Nixon and Alajah Diggs; maternal grandparents, Rhonda Mathews and Melvin Barrow Jr.; paternal grandparents, Doris and Izeal Johnson; maternal great-grandparents, Preston Antoine Sr. and Zenobia Barrow; paternal great- grandparents, Laura and James Brown; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Clara Antoine and Melvin Barrow Sr.; and paternal great-grandparents, Viola and Fred Johnson Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Camilla Beacher Camilla Beacher, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 10, 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. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Beacher; daughter, Albertine Haley; sister, Mable Johnson; brothers, Albert, Ridley and Eddie Johnson. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lincoln Dardar Lincoln M. Dardar, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 11 a.m. April 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Pearline Ledet; sons, Linton and Lincoln Dar dar; daughters, Patricia D. Jarreau, Anita D. Anselmi, Katherine D. Anselmi and Joyce D. Adams; stepdaughters, Terri Soudelier arid Melissa Bourgeois; sister, Margaret Dardar, 21 grandchildren, including Jerome, Kearney, Garrett and Michael Jarreau; and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Alida Dardar; daughter, Albert Dardar; brothers, Roman, Ebreaux, Michel, Xavier, Raymond, Dalvis, Nelson, Charles, Alexander and Victor Dardar; sister, Alice D. Billiot; and great-grandson, Nate Jarreau. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Ruby Gonzales Ruby Webre Gonzales, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, died April 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Badon and husband Houston of Lafayette; sons, Nolan Jr. and Robert Gonzales, both of Lockport; sister, Anne Ayo of North Carolina; brother, Rolan Webre of Thibodaux; 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Brigette Morvant Webre; husband, Nolan Gonzales; son, Ronald Gonzels; grandson, Craig Badon; three sisters; and three brothers. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pershing Martin Pershing "Pit" Joseph Martin, 84, a native and resident of Grand Point, died at 10:30 p.m. April 10, 2003. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Paulina with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bridget St. Pierre; sons, Lynn, Grant, Gene and Joey Martin; daughters, Glenda M. Thibodeaux and Jenny Poche; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Emma Louque Martin; and brothers. Murphy and Lowden Martin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dan Ritchey Jr. Dan A. Ritchey Jr., 85, a native of DeRidder and resident of Lafayette, died Thursday, April 10, 2003. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of Flowers in Lafayette, with interment in Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Kelly Ritchey of Lafayette; two daughters, Christine R. Weber of Lafayette and Susan R. Pellegrin and husband, Michael Pellegrin, of Houma; one son, Ron Ritchey M.D. and wife, Lynne Bauersfeld of Lafayette; two sisters, Mary Alice Ritchey of Lafayette and Lottie Ruth Clement of Houston; one brother, Charles H. Ritchey of Point Clear, Ala.; and four grandchildren, Shelley Pellegrin, Taylor Pellegrin, Scot Ritchey and Sara Ritchey. He was preceded in deathby his parents, Dan A. Ritchey Sr. and Louie Donlon Ritchey; two grandsons, Christopher Daniel and William Martin Weber; two sisters, Mildred Sims and Francis Debaillon; and three brothers, Mike Ritchey, Donlon Ritchey and Benjamin Ritchey. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell David Chatagnier Jr. David "Dave" Henry Chatagnier Jr., 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Houma. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Fran Joan Yesso Chatagnier of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Evelyn Farrar Flattmann and Elwood Flattmann of Houma; one son, Samuel David Chatagnier of Houma; one daughter, Sarah Elise Chatagnier of Houma; one brother, Bradley David Chatagnier of Houma; two sisters, Teri Cavalier of Houma and Deidi Rodrigue and husband, Mitch, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and his grandmother, Gladys Farrar of West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his father, David Henry Chatagnier Sr.; and his grandparents, Jim Bob Farrar and Maurice and Alice Chatagnier. He was operations manager for TSB and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran during peacetime and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosalie Mire Rosalie Picou Mire, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died April 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Frederick J. Mire and wife Marion; daughters, Rosalie M. Abadie, Claudia M. Thompson and husband Bennett "Dale" Thompson; brother, Charles Picou and wife, Cleo; 14 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Lulu" Mire; parents, Charles J. and Rosa Naquin Picou; brother, Floyd Picou; and sisters. Laura Mae Coignet, Jeanne Lasseigne and Louise Ber. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Mary Ann Orgeron Mary Ann Delatte Orgeron, 51, a native and resident of Cut Off died at 1:45 p.m. April 11, 2003. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alvin "Butch" Orgeron; son, Albert J. Orgeron; daughter, Hope M. Orgeron; brothers, Daniel Sr., George Sr. and Tommy Delatte; and sister, Darlene Tastet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleore Sr. and Blanche Boudreaux Delatte; and brother, Cleore A Delatte Jr. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobby Badeaux Bobby J. Badeaux, 52, a native and resident of Lockport, died, April 12, 2003. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at noon at the funeral home with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his companion, Norma Eschete; his mother, Earline Rodrigue Badeaux; son, Jason Michael Badeaux; daughters, Jennifer Lynn Matherne and Tiffany Ann Badeaux; sister, Sue Gautreaux; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Paul Badeaux; and sister, Nancy Curole. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Boudreaux Shirley Roger Boudreaux, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 p.m. April 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl B. Gober and husband Gordon P; Gail B. Danos and husband, Carl J., and Sylvia B. Durocher; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Achille Roger; son, Elwood "Woody" J. Boudreaux; brothers, Harold and Horace Roger; and sisters, Irene Barthelemess and Ethel St. Germain. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Maurice Naquin Maurice Joseph Naquin, 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 10:26 p.m. April 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial Borromeo Cemetery chenes. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Marie Neil Naquin of Bourg; sons, Perry, Danny Sr., Bobby Sr., Samuel Sr. and Preston Naquin; daughter, Lillian N. Pitre; brothers, Camille, Paul, Norman and Percy Naquin; sisters, Lucena N. Boquet, Rose Dupre and Leona N. Constranstich; 16 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Agnes Levron Naquin; brother, Pierre Naquin; sisters, Cecile Naquin, Agnes N. Bergeron and Beulah Naquin; and grandchild, Kelly Naquin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louise Verrett Louise A Verrett, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:30 p.m. April 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. She is survived by her sons, Pierre Sr., Riley Sr. and Perry Terrebonne Sr.; sister, Aderina Eymard; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Pierre Terrebonne Sr.; second husband, Nelson Verrett; parents, Dominique Sr. and Josephine Griffin Anselmi; brother, Dominique Anselmi Jr.; and sisters, Clementine Kiger and Angeline Anselmi. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Francis Badeaux Francis Joseph Badeaux, 88, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 5:12 p.m. April 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Reaux Badeaux; daughters, Barbara B. Arabie of Mathews and Mary B. Roussel of Raceland; stepson, Ronnie Hebert; stepdaughters, Delores LeBlanc, Lilly Mae Breaux and Gloria Michaud; sister, Marian L Borden of Federal Way, Wash.; six grandchildren, 14 step- grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and 19 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vida Lee Badeaux; parents, Edward A. and Bertha "Peggy" B. Badeaux; son, Edward L. Badeaux; stepdaughter, Dorothy "Dot" Naquin; and one step-great-grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gerald Heim Gerald "Big Daddy" J. Heim, 64, a native and resident of Bertrandville, died at noon April 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Yasha Curry; son-in-law, Shawn Curry; sisters, Marian Daggs, Yvonne Armour, Lavern Washington and Lucinda Jamison; brothers- in-law, Adam Daggs, Glenn Armour; Regisnal Washington and Reginald Jamison; aunts, Mary and Mildred Skidmore; grandson, Tryee Curry; five nieces; and devoted friend, Genevie Andrews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ora Skidmore Heim. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Virginia Mitchell Virginia "Dirty Sally" Ann Mitchell, 44, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Napoleonville, died April 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by her mother, Catherine Mitchell; sons, Ricardo and Corey Johnson; and devoted friend, Kenneth Fair. She was preceded in death by her foster parents, Perry and Mary Johnson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joyce Higginbotham Joyce Jean Higginbotham, 67, a native of Morton, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. April 13, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. She will be cremated. She is survived by her son, Thomas Wayne Higginbotham Sr.; daughter, Cheryl Parfait; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy T. and Marie Alexander Burke; son Mikel LeRoy Higginbotham; grandchildren, Hollie and Eric Higginbotham; and brother, Jimmy Carol. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Tyreke Smith Tyreke Terrell Smith, 14 months old, a native and resident of Raceland, died April 13,2003. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his parents, Darnley Marie Smith and Wendell Damon Shelby of Raceland; grandparents, Vanora Smith, Denise Shelby Garner and Wilson Garner of Raceland and Oliver Bennett of Thibodaux; brother, Terence Terez Smith of Raceland; and stepsisters, Wenicia and Wanesha Shelby of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bobby Steward. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emma Toups Emma Lois Charpentier Toups, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:26 p.m. April 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Dianna Rousse; son-in-law, Harold Rousse; brother, Elfer Charpentier; sisters, Leona Favalora and Rena Plaisance; grandchildren, Joshua and Adrienne Rousse; and great-grandchild, John Rousse. She was preceded in death by her husband Newman "U.B." Toups Jr.; parents, Pierre and Adrienne Guidry Charpentier; an infant daughter; brothers, Leonie, Ajristie "Jay," Norman and Raymond Charpentier; sisters, Pauline Sevin, Mary Ann Griffin and Enola and Clarise Charpentier. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hurby Plaisance Sr. Hurby P. Plaisance Sr., 74, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:50 a.m. April 14, 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 sons, Hurby Jr., Tommy, Phillip and Charles Plaisance; daughters, Margaret P. Blaum and Melissa P. Fanguy; brothers, Carl and Anthony Plaisance; friend, Maria Gomez; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Anselmi Plaisance; parents, Antoine and Clarise Savoie Plaisance; brother, Roosevelt "Rudy" Plaisance; and sister, Alice P. Griffin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stanley Hotard Sr. Stanley Noel Hotard Sr., 52, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. April 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Live Oak Baptist Church in Pointe-aux-chenes, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his sons, Stanley Jr., Daniel, Anthony and Nick, all of Houma, Van of Tennesse and Shane Hotard of Golden Meadow; daughter, Jesse Hotard of Golden Meadow; brothers, Walter, Eddie, Lawrence, Edward, Norris, Harold and Ronald Hotard, all of Pointe-aux-chenes; sisters, Justine Verdin, Julian Naquin, Rhonda Sloan and Noella Hotard, all of Pointe-aux-chenes; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van Pierre and Francis Elizabeth Naquin Hotard; and brother, Roy Hotard. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edward Thomas Edward "Ed" Thomas,61, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 1:30 p.m. April 14, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. S aturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. 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, Darrell Thomas of Paincourtville; daughter-in-law, Nicole Thomas; daughters, Janice Thomas of Paincourtville and Orielle Tyler of Labadieville; mother, Leola Thomas; sister, Rosenjary Robinson; brothers, Clarence Jr., Joseph and Lionel Thomas, all of Thibodaux; stepsisters, Linda, Ethyl and Dorothy Thomas; stepbrother, Michael Thomas; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Thomas Sr. He was a former employee of J. Ray McDermott. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clark Dupre Sr. Clark P. Dupre Sr., 63, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:15 a.m. April 15, 2003. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. 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, Pearl Marcel Dupre; former wife, Dianne Porche Dupre; mother, Octavia Porche Dupre; sons, Rickey, Keith, Troy, Clark "Boobie" Jr. and Todd Dupre; daughter, Connie Dupre Deloach; brothers, Johnny Sr. and Eddie Dupre; 12 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, David Dupre; and son, Tab Michael Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Shirley Fischer Shirley Guidroz Fischer, 80, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:40 a.m. April 15, 2003. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Warren L. Fischer Sr.; sons, Warren Jr. and Myron Fischer; daughters, Shirley Marie Zeigler, Jilie Eymard and Mary Pitre; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evest and Elmire Schouest Guidroz. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adley Landry Adley Joseph Landry. 72. a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 a.m. April 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vera Olivier Landry; sons, Chris and Brian Landry; daughters, Alice L. Perez and Evelyn L. Guillot; sons-in-law, Nelson Perez and James Guillot; daughters-in-law, Linda Gros and Lori Naquin Landry; brothers, Eugene and O.J. Landry; sisters, Julia L Moll and Mary Eve L Pitre; and grandchildren, Amanda, Katie, Kristin and Briann Landry and Derek Perez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orestile S. and Eve Rodrigue Landry; daughter, Donna Marie Landry; and brother, Volizie Landry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Pershing Lefort Pershing J. Lefort, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 9:50 a.m. April 15,2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Ophelia Pitre Lefort; sons, Nolan J. and John P. Lefort; daughters, Wanda Lefort Curole and Donna Anne Lefort; brothers, Samson Jr. and Leroy Lefort; sister, Florence Lefort Lasseigne; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samson Sr. and Eusta Lefort; brothers, Ernest and Herman Lefort; and sister, Louella Lefort. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Verena Robichaux Verena Marie Robichaux, 99, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:25 a.m. April 15, 2003. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. today at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her sister, Mildred R. Tassin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eva Ledet Robichaux; brothers, Alonzo, Roy "Jerry", Arno, Ridley and Edgar Robichaux; and sisters. Julia R. Breaux and Enola R. Chauvin. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clyde Dubina Clyde Owen Dubina, 50, a native of Washington, Penn., and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. April 15, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Callais Dubina of Houma; sons, Edmund Jarveaux Jr. and Ryan Dubina, both of Houma; daughters, Angelique Jarveaux of Houma and Julie Scroggins of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brothers, Nicholas and Michael Dubina of Washington, sisters, Emma Gudac of Canonsburg, Pa., Carol White of Washington and Deborah Heinz of Bentleyville, Pa.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Jr. and Helen Matteson Dubina. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clark Dupre Sr. Clark P. Dupre Sr., 63, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:15 a.m. April 15, 2003. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. 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, Pearl Marcel Dupre; former wife, Dianne Porche Dupre; mother, Octavia Porche Dupre; sons, Rickey, Keith, Troy, Clark "Boobie" Jr. and Todd Dupre; daughter, Connie Dupre Deloach; stepsons, Troy Mike and Carl LeBouef; brothers, Johnny Sr. and Eddie Dupre; 12 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, David Dupre; and son, Tab Michael Dupre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Glenn Ordoyne Glenn Terry Joseph Ordoyne, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kathleen, Ga. died at 2 p.m. April 15,2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home with rosary service at 6 p.m. and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances Barbera Ordoyne of Kathleen; daughters and sons-in-law, Cecily and Sam Johnson of Austin, Texas, Alecia and Patrick Goode of Atlanta, Ga., and Angela Ordoyne of Kathleen; granddaughter, Jonah Estelle Good of Atlanta; brother, Remy Ordoyne of Franklin; sister-in-law, Jackie Ordoyne of Thibodaux; nephew, Joseph F. Ordoyne of Charlotte, N.C.; mother-in- law, Frances Barbera; and father-in-law, Joseph Barbera. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frozin Joachim and Bernice Bergeron Ordoyne; grandson, Daemon Vincent Wyatt; and brother, Wally Ordoyne. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Bennett Lloyd "B'Day" Bennett, 66, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died April 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday ai the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Florence Smith; daughters, Sophia and Evelina Smith, Geraldine Washington and Gloria Bonds; sons, Carl, Sylvester and Davis Smith, Gus, Lloyd, Dwayne a nd Patrick Williams and Eddie Hill; seven sisters; five brothers; and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents; a daughter; two sons; two sisters; four brothers; and a granddaughter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sarah Burleson Sarah "Gusty" Westlund Burleson, 92, of Sulphur, died April 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from Saturday at Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Mimosa Pines Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Carol C. Jr. of Dulac and Charles Eric Burleson of Thibodaux; daughters, Carol "Betty Crouch and JoEddie Hoffpauir of Sulphur; sister, Margaret Hedin of Vidor, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Carol C. Burleson Sr.; and daughter, Barbara Green. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Charles Folse Charles Vincent Folse, 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died April 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edith Carrere Folse; mother, Ourlie Matherne Folse; daughters, Gay-Lynn Folse and Laura F. LeBlanc; Malcolm Folse. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles V. Folse. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gaston Gisclair Gaston Joseph Gisclair, 83, a native Cut Off and resident of Houma died at 11:30 p.m. April 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Ruth Filce Gisclair; sons, Farrell, Jerry and Glen Gisclair; daughter, Joy Gonzales; sisters, Mrs. Cleveland Triche and Mrs. Louis Guidry; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominique and Camelia Toups Gisclair; infant son; four brothers; and five sisters. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Adley Kraemer Adley "J.J." Kraemer, 82, a native and resident of Kraemer died at 1:20 a.m. April 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at · the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Danny, Manuel and Simon "Matthews" Kraemer; daughters, Alice Foret, Delia Puccio, Lise Farace, Elaine Delatte and Hope Sanchez; brothers, Kermit and Eddie Kraemer; 14 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Azley Martinez Kraemer; parents, Jacob and Elia Granier Kraemer; son, Willie Kraemer; granddaughter, Danielle Sanchez; daughter, Martha Kraemer; brother, Norris Kraemer; and sister, Odelisa Cortez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marylaine Leboeuf Marylaine Leboeuf, 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died April 17, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Leboeuf; sons, Tony leboeuf Sr. and Bobby LeBoeuf; daughters, Paula leboeuf and Jill Fanguy; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vanis and Leonise "Toot" Blanchard; brothers, Iry and Al Blanchard; and stepbrother, Adam Trahan. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Patricia Coxen Patricia Ann Coxen, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:28 p.m. April 17, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Josephine Hills Coxen of Thibodaux; daughters, Celease and Swann Coxen of Thibodaux; brother, Donald Coxen; sister, Brenda Coxen of Metairie; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Coxen. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dorothy Monroe Dorothy Hubbard Monroe, 58, a native of Napoleonville, died April 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Lucas Johnson; granddaughter, Wanda Edmund of Los Angeles, Calif; grandsons, William P. Johnson and Lawrence Edmund, both of Los Angeles; and friends, Irma Duplantis and the Joseph and Vickie Harrison family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Monroe; daughter, Mary Edmund; parents, Harrison and Dora Wise Hubbard; four brothers; and three sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Sidney Robichaux Jr. Sidney Joseph Robichaux Jr., 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:27 p.m. April 17, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews. He is survived by his brothers, Roland, Harvey, Stanley and Ray Robichaux; and sisters, Jetie Dufrene and Fay Arceneaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. Sr. and Rita Boudreaux Robichaux; and brothers, Leroy J. and Gerald Robichaux. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Preston Rodriguez Preston Thomas Rodriguez, 73, a native of Mermentau and resident of Morgan Citv, died at 1:35 p.m. April 18, 2003. A religious service was held Saturday at Twin City Funeral Home, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Rodriguez of Morgan City; sons, Samuel and Don Rodriguez, both of Morgan City; daughters, Juanita Moxley of Labadieville and Dianne Rogers of Berwick; brother, Elwood Rodriguez of Bayou Vista; sisters, Marquita Arthur and Anna Suire, both of Berwick, Verna Blanco of Morgan City and Jennie Fabre of Bayou L'Ourse; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers; and a sister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dallas Sims Dallas "Pompee" Sims, 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Johnson Ridge died at 8:10 p.m. April 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Amelia Sims of Johnson Ridge; children, Sidney Smith of Galveston, Texas. Delbert Smith of Houston, Texas, Clinton Smith of New Orleans, Rosetta Smith of Vaugh, Miss., Louise Sims of Boston, Mass, Lowell Smith of Atlanta; Ga., Stephanie Washington, Ellen Ayrow. Kevin Smith, Jolene Smith. Karen Smith, Rebecca Barton. Denise Washington, James Sims Sr., Barbara Baker, and Mildred McGee all of Thibodaux; stepchildren, Eugene Neville, Joyce Gage, Valerie Anderson, Albertha Joseph, Calamity Willis, Dalton James, Harry James, Cindy James, Randy James, Donald James, all of Thibodaux, Derrick Joseph and Frank James of Houma, and Vera Thompson of Labadieville; 138 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Harold; father, Dennis Sims; sons, Robert McGee, Earl, and Bobby Sims; sisters, Deborah Young and Margie Wilson; brothers, Timothy and John Harold; stepchildren, Barbara and Jessie James; and one great-granddaughter. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hadden Thibodaux Hadden Paul Thibodaux, infant, of Thibodaux, died at 5:19 p.m. April 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Jason P. Thibodaux and Alexis L. Duet; grandparents, Gary J. and JoAnne M. Duet and Dale P. and Linda M. Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Duet Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Oneil Thibodaux, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Charles Martinez and Mr. and Mrs. Julian McCall. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Dale Wiggins Dale Cecile Wiggins, 77, a native of Haynesville and resident of Houma died at 12:30 a.m. Fridav, April 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Houma. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Anna Higginson Wiggins of Houma; one Son, William Dale Higgins of Houma; one daughter, Donna W. Sigur and husband, Jerome, of Houma; two brothers, Merl D. Wiggins of Houston and William B. Wiggins of Henderson, Ky.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock E. Wiggins and Carrie Trammell Wiggins; and two brothers, Dock E. Wiggins and P. Alton Wiggins. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Dugas Louis "LJ." J. Dugas, 68, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:20 a.m. April 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. He is survived by his wife, Joel Ann Marks of Napoleonville; sons, John of Baton Rouge and Joey Dugas; daughters, Miriam Dugas of Decatur, Ala and Lynn Daigle of Napoleonville; daughters-in-law, Karen and Diane Dugas; son-in-law, Travis Daigle of Napoleonville; brother, bobby Dugas of Pierre Part; sisters- in-law, Aimee Marks and Diane Dugas of Pierre Part and Julene Marks of Niceville, Fla.; brother-in-law, Henry Marks; and grandchildren, Beth Dugas, Chelsea Daigle and Travis "T.J." Daigle II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Linda Landry Dugas; brother-in-law, John Boyd Marks; and in-laws, Boyd and Lena Marks. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lloyd Brown Lloyd David Brown, 49, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, died April 20, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville. 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 sisters, Virgie B. and Rosemary Brown; brothers,Michael, Gerald and Tyrone Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Rosanna Brown. He was a former laborer with Richard Disposal. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rita Solet Rita "T-Mem" Solet Solet, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:06 p.m. April 20. 2003. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday Catholic Church. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home for funeral times. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery. She is survived by ller daughters, Judy S. Saucier, Eva Maxine S. Boudwin, Bonita S. Boudoin, Orelia S. Boudreaux and Cynthia S. Ordone; sisters, Albertine S. Trahan, Mary S. Pierre and Bertha S. Gibson; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Abbie Solet; parents, John Baptiste and Lena Solet; sons, James Randolph and Jerry J. Solet; brother, Johnny Solet; and sisters, Theresa Solet, Ida S. Billiot and Elda S. Fitch. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Gussie Green Gussie Mae Lewis Green, 90, a resident of Thibodaux, died April 20, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home in Bogalusa. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Ponemah Cemetery in Bogalusa. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret "Pauline" Jenkins Waits; Lois Jenkins Girdley, Joyce Faye Jenkins Smith and Connie Rae Jenkins Landry; son, Albert C. "A.C." Jenkins; sister, Lillie Lewis Fandel; brother, Charles Lewis; 19 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Joelle Jenkins Waits, Jessie Marie Jenkins Hill and Willie Gene Jenkins Hill; sons, James W. Jenkins and an infant son; parents, Robert and Willie Lewis; sisters, Isetti Lewis, Leona Fandel, Eva Lee Lewis, Cynthia Monk and Frankie Johnson; brothers, Robert and Rudolph Lewis; and four grandchildren. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Clause Joseph "Joey" Matthew Clause, 5 months, a native of Houma and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:51 p.m. April 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. He is survived by his parents, Richard Jr. and Bonnie Russo Clause; brother, Robert Michael Clause; grandparents, Richard Sr. and Gail Talbot Clause; and John Jr. and Donna Scales Russo. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Herman "Pete" Clause; and great-great-grandmother, Stella Hotard Billiot. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Emma Foret Emma Parr Foret, 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:32 a.m. April 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Almus J. Foret; sons, Jay Jr. and Wayne Foret; daughter, Mary Lee Danos; brother, Johnny Parr; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Edna Walker Parr; son, Bruce Foret; and brothers, Emile and Elmer Parr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Annie Ezell Annie Mae Givens Ezell, 82, a native of Yellow Pine, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. April 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her sons, Johnny L. Sr., Houston W. Sr. and Don Ezell; daughters, Annie "Kathy" Katherine Ezell, Dorothy E. Bascle and Carolyn "Cissie" E. Frayer; brother, James D. Givens; sisters, Inez G. Jones and Nona Ruth G. Morrison; 27 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Monroe L Ezell; parents, Houston C. Sr. and Maftie Dunn Givens; sons, James M. Sr. and Curtis E. Ezell; brothers, Houston C. Jr. and Lloyd C. Givens; and sisters. Opal G. Schultz, Velma G. Ankerson and Dorothy Mae Givens. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bart Richard Bart "Tont" N. Richard, 22, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died April 21, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in. Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at the ch urch cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Elaine Richard; grandmothers, Joyceline and Thelma Richard; brothers, Heath "Bullwinkle" and Jarrod "Pop- tart" Richard; sister-in-law, Amy Richard; sister, Tonya "Tuttie" Himel; and nephew, Bailey Richard. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Clay "Pat" and Murphy P. Richard. He worked for Petroleum Services at C.F. Industries. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Albert Ross Albert "Manee" "Slow" Ross, 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 22, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Audrey H. Ross of Houma; daughters, Diona and Darlene Ross of Houma, Demetria Holly of Thibodaux, Brandy O'Quin of Napoleonville and Tomorrow O'Quin of Baton Rouge; son, Leroy O'Quin; sister, Hester R. Holly of Napoleonville; brother Calvin Ross of Napoleonville; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Edna Ross; former companions, Marion O'Quin and Eula Castine; son, Albert Ross Jr.; sisters, Victoria Hall and Alma Ross; brother, Lawrence Ross; and grandson, Darnell Ross. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Doris Baxter Doris Savoie Baxter, 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:47 a.m. April 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Call the funeral home at 876-5442 for funeral times. Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Ayo Sr.; second husband, James Baxter; parents, Albert and Maude Daigle Savoie; son, Louis Ayo Jr.; brother, Leonard Savoie; and sisters, Vivian Landry and Rita Junot ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Camille Duplantis Jr. Camille Charles Duplantis Jr., 88, a native and resident of Houma died at 8:45 a.m. April 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Stella Marie Sigur Duplantis; sister, Marie Duplantis McNabb; son, Camille Charles Duplantis III; daughters, Mary Ann D. Goodwin, Theresa Marie D. Dugas, Stella Marie D. Smith; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille Charles Sr. and Marie Louise Chauvin Duplantis; brothers, Elmore, Elton and Thaddeus; and sister, Muriel and Tracy. He was a retired Texaco employee and parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church, a school volunteer at St. Francis and Vandebilt schools, a member of the Louisiana National Guard, the Terrier Club and Were Young Once organization. He was a fourth-degree Knight of Columbus for Council 1317. Donations to St Francis de Sales School. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Antoine Cheramie Antoine R. Cheramie, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:56 a.m. April 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 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 cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Ludgard, Joseph "Joe" and Lorris "Coon" Cheramie Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Cheramie; parents, Walzie and Josephine Marie Terrebonne Cheramie; brother, Norris Cheramie; and sisters, Norecia and Paviola Cheramie and Viola Bergeron. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Joseph Frederick Joseph Roy Frederick, 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died April 23, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Betty Granger Frederick of Houma; sons. William Dudley Frederick of Houma and Steven Wilson of Texas; stepson Clifton Malley Jr. of Kiln, Miss.; daughter, Charlene Miller of Nederland, Texas; brother, Joseph Albert of Houma; sister, Eula Boudreaux of Port Arthur, Texas; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eva Verdin Frederick; and sister, Doris Maronge of Houma. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Royal Francis Jr. Royal "Sockie Pa" Francis Jr., 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Fort Worth, Texas, died April 24,2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his devoted friend, Donna Coles of Fort Worth, Texas; parents, Royal Sr., and Bobby Verrett Francis of Thibodaux; son, Royal Thomas Jr., of Lockport; daughter, Stacy Thomas of Lockport; step daughters, Donnetta Chance, Debra Coles, and Shanita Moss all of Fort Worth, Texas; brothers, Carlos Francis of Napoleonville, Otto Francis of Thibodaux, and Darian Francis of Houma; sisters, Vanessa Smith of Houma, Betty Davis, Denise Francis, and Kimberly Francis of Thibodaux, Jacqueline Francis of Schriever, Terese Francis and Alisha Washington of Fort Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otto Francis and Connie Francis, Phillip Wendell Zeno, Irma Deboue, and Ira Stubbs; sister, Rhonda Marie Francis, and brother, Wayne Francis. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Bobby Hebert Bobby Joseph Hebert, 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:56 a.m. April 24, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Eula Folse Girlinski; stepfather, Richard Girlinski; son, Timmy Hebert; brother, Jerry Hebert; stepbrothers, Richard Jr. and Jeff Girlinski; sister, Sandra Bouvier; stepsister, Jeanie Girlinski; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Narcisse Hebert. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Herbert Wurzlow Hebert Wurzlow, 99, a native and resident of Houma. Died at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today-at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Bourg Wurzlow of Houma; three stepsons, James M. Boyne Jr., Charles J. Boyne and Andrew E. Boyne; two stepdaughters, Mary B. Wroblewski and Jeanne B. Bourgeois; one brother, Kermit Wurzlow; one sister, Felicie Walker; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adele Bertrand Wurzlow; his parents, Frank Wurzlow Sr. and Felicie Silvestre Wurzlow; three daughters, Patricia Moore Christ, Helen Byrne Windham and Claire W. Shaw; three brothers, August Wurzlow, Frank Wurzlow Jr. and Eugene Wurzlow; and two sisters, Rowena Harvey and Olga Wurzlow. ========================================= =================================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Rosalie Blanchard Rosalie "Lalee" Marie Blanchard, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. April 25, 2003. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Little Caillou Baptist Mission Church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. She is survived by her husband, Nolan Anthony Blanchard of Houma; her mother and stepfather, Malvina Bourg Rodriguez and Manuel Rodriguez of Montegut; her father, Eurie P. Marie of Gretna; sons, Ronald Scott (Blanchard) of Chauvin and Jamie Blanchard of Thibodaux; daughter, Trudy Mitchell of Gray; brother. Gary Rodriguez of Montegut; sisters, Rosalie Blanchard of Montegut, Florence Zcringue of Boutte and Wendy Cheramie of Raceland; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Gooey; and brother, Richard "Blup" Rodriguez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Laura Mae Champagne Laura Mae Marie Sanchez Champagne, 61, a native of Mathews and resident of Baton Rouge died at 12:40 a.m. April 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Kiger; sons, Alvin J. "Big A" and Kevin P. Champagne; daughters-in-law, Barbara and Clara Champagne; son-in-law, Dwayne Kiger; brothers, Alton and Norman Sanchez; sisters, Anna Mae Gaubert, Eula Boudreaux, Eunice Tastet and Dorothy Toups; and grandchildren, Elisha and Trinity Kiger, Traci, Gerard, John and Joshua Champagne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Price Joseph and Elisa Breaux Sanchez; brothers, Paul, Irvin and Johnny Sanchez; and sister, Gracie Sanchez. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Irvy David Irvy David, 87, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:55 a.m. April 25, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Florence "Flo" David; daughter, Carol D. Landry; son-in-law, Larry J. Landry; grandchildren, Kevin and Kelli Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur David Sr. and Noemie Vicknair David; three brothers, Roger, Arthur Jr. and Teles David; one half-brother, Wallace David; one sister, Eugenie D. Foret; and one half-sister, Aline D. Lasseigne. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Hilda Falgout Hilda Grabert Falgout, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will he at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by two daughters, Danielle Pierce and Carolyn Legnon; one brother, Evariste Grabert Jr.; two sisters, Esther Mayet and Eunice Falgout; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manny J. Falgout; her parents, Evariste Grabert Sr. and Lucia Guidry Grabert; two brothers, Euclid and Hubert Grabert; and one sister, Ada Breaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Delia Gaudet Delia Rita Labat Gaudet, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Luling, died at 1:05 p.m. April 25, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Henrietta Somme', Michele Osburn and Ava Somme'; stepson, Phillip Gaudet III; stepdaughter, Carol Lesage; brother, Guy J. Labat; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mitchel Somme'; second husband, Phillip Gaudet Jr.; and parents, Odressie and Henrietta Sapia Labat. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Eddie Gervais Eddie J. Gervais, 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 12:02 a.m. April 25, 2003. Visitation wil be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gertie Guidry Gervais; daughters, Jeanette G. Matherne and Annette G. Chiasson; sister, Adele Ernest; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pauline Autin Gervais; and brothers, Tommy and Edward Gervais. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Carroll Keller Sr. Carroll James Keller Sr., 69, a native of Ama and a resident of Hahnville, died at 4:25 p.m., April 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at First Assembly of Bayou Gauche. Religious services will be at 41 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Carroll James Keller Jr.; daughters, Carrie Frances Keller Dejean and Holly Elizabeth Keller Raffray; brothers, Clifford Sr. and Lionel Keller; sisters, Daisy Rushing, Hilda Tregre and Shirley Weber; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; Fannie Frickey Keller; his parents, Amedee Joseph and Bernadette Champagne Keller; and brother, Louis Keller. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell John Picou John "Elfey" Picou, 81, a native and resident of Chauvin died at 12:20 a.m. April 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elza White Picou; son, Wayne Picou Sr., two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Rosiane Lyons Picou; daughters. Norma Jant Picou Naquin and Arlene Picou; brothers, Clinton, Milton and James Picou, and sister, Viley Picou. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Benny Oliver Sr. Benny Oliver Sr., a native of Dorseyville and resident of Bertrandville, died April 26, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville. The rosary will be said at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Benny Jr., Ronald and Raymond Oliver; daughters, Cathy Guilfo, Lynette Pugh and Karen Oliver; brother, Cleveland Oliver; sisters, Mabel Buggage, Laura Armstrong and Audrey Barnes; seven-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude James Oliver; parents, Samuel and Ella Sherman Oliver; brothers; Wallace and Samuel Oliver Jr.; sisters, Ida Howard, Awilla Skidmore, Rosie Mae Oliver and Well; Coleman; and a grandson, Ryan Oliver. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Louis Babin Louis J. Babin, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 p.m. April 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leona K. Babin; sons, Harry J. and Wayne P. Babin; daughter, Linda B. Adams; brother, Alex Babin; sisters, Annie Pierce and Gladys Babin; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Babin; and one grandchild. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell JoAn n Blanchard JoAnn Blanchard, 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. April 27, 2003: Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her niece, Christine Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Joseph and Emily Marie Pellegrin Blanchard; and sister, Bonnie Sacco. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Lester Breaux Lester J. Breaux, 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3 a.m. April 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evellia Pierce Breaux; sons, Aaron, Ricky, Carroll and Kenneth Breaux; daughters, Linda B. Pierce and Tina B. Torres; brothers, Clarence, Numa and Duffy Breaux Jr.; sisters, Laura B. Rousse, Ethel B. Chaisson, Daisy B. Taylor and Victoria B. Yarborough; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duffy Sr. and Victoria St. Pierre Breaux; brother, Alben Breaux; sisters, Mable B. Rodrigue, Emelda B. Guilbeau, Annie B. Duet, Lula B. Vizier and Elsie B. Edwards. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Augusta Fontenot Augusta Cheramie Fontenot, 85, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:30 p.m. April 27, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Minta C. Martin. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Harris; second husband, Bill Fontenot; parents, Anatole and Atticia Pitre Cheramie; brothers, Manny Sr. and Roosevelt Cheramie; sisters, Louise C. Angelle, Lorina C. Vegas and Temere C. Collins. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harris Lapeyrouse Harris Lapeyrouse, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 12:34 a.m. April 27, 2003. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sons, James Louis and Ronald Paul Lapeyrouse; sister, Hortense "Tonsie" Gaude'; four grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Dill Lapeyrouse; parents, David and Mary Boudreaux Lapeyrouse; seven brothers; and two sisters. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Stanley Martinez Stanley J. Martinez, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Kraemer, died at 7:45 p.m. April 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Marshall J. and Samuel "Sammy" J. Martinez; daughters, Phyllis M. Usey, Angela M. Cortez, Paula J. Gravois and Christine M. Louviere; wife, Helen Martinez Martinez; brother, George Martinez; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Marie Shexneider Martinez; son, Blaise J. Martinez; brothers, Albert and Hubert Martinez; and sisters, Elizabeth Cortez, Adline Haydel and Olena Larousse. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Nita Authement Nita Lirette Authement, 99, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 a.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Russell Mann Authement; daughter, Mae Cecile Chauvin; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Authement; parents, Emile and Mary Louise Benoit Lirette; brother, Junius "Chap" Lirette; half-brothers, Dovick and Joseph Lirette; and sisters, Georgina Bergeron, Felician Cunningham, Enez Ledet, Louida Domangue and Augustia Henry. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell James Bergeron James "Jake" Dominic Nolan Bergeron, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma died at 1:35 p.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Porche Bergeron of Houma; brother, Vincent Bergeron of Houma; half-brother, Robert Crochet of Dulac; half-sisters, Beverly Dardar of Houma and Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Fonseca of Montegut; stepsisters, Shirley and Angelique Trahan of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Antoinette Ponville Bergeron; stepsons, Ben, Willis and Morris Picou; stepbrothers, Edward and Donald Crochet; and stepsister, Doris Blister. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Marguerite Chaisson Marguirite Marie Grabert Chaisson, 74, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. She will be cremated. She is survived by her husband, Linward Anthony Chaisson Sr.; son, Frank John Chaisson; daughters, Winona Marie Chaisson Jackson, Ramona Ann Chaisson and Lola Mi Theresa Chaisson Bergeron; and sister, Anna Lee Grabert Barrilleaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leopold "Le-Paul" Tresimond Grabert Sr. and Lucille Babin; son, Linward Anthony Chaisson Jr.; brothers, Alex Grabert and Leopold "Le-Paul" Tresimond Grabert Jr.; and sisters, Rita Octman and Maxie Grabert Mobley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Harry Boudreaux Sr. Harry "Blackie" J. Boudreaux Sr., 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville and former resident of Luling, died at 3:30 p.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. 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 ex-wife, Lottie "Carol" Boudreaux; sons, Harry "Joey" Boudreaux Jr. of Pass Christian, Miss., David W. Boudreaux of Luling and Byron J. Boudreaux of Lovettsville, Va.; daughter, Beryl Ann Boudreaux Lato of Baton Rouge; sisters, Gertie Foster and Therese Whately; devoted friend, Joyce Naquin; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clementine Rodrigue Boudreaux; brothers, O'Neil "Shane," Dalton, Herbert and Henry Boudreaux; and sisters, Hilda Holle, Shirley Lainhart.and Jeantie Andre'. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell George Diedrich Jr. George H. Diedrich Jr., 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:54 a.m., April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St.Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ouda Mai Frost Diedrich; sons, George III, Glenn and Bob Diedrich; daughters, Diane Badeaux and Beth Gros; daughters- in-law, Mary and Nancy Diedrich; son-in-law, Tommy Gros; brother, E.F. Diedrich; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eleanor Aoueille Diedrich Sr. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Edmond Gros Sr. Edmond W illiam Gros Sr., 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 5:30 p.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Skinner Gros; sons, Edmond Jr., Ronnie and Robert Gros; daughters, Mary Susan Hoffman, Judy Mathieu, Emily Gros Patton, Ruth Thibodeaux and Laura Ellender; daughters-in-law, Maria, Virgie and Darlene Gros; sons-in-law, Ted Hoffmann, Maurice Mathieu, Ronnie "Taunt" Thibodeaux and Abby Ellender; brothers, Edward Gros and Harold Orgeron; sister, Marie Rahm; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lucy Mae Gaubert Gros; parents, Leonce and Ida Perkins Gros; son-in-law, Harold Patton; brother, Adam "Coonie" Orgeron; and sisters, Edna Ann Orgeron Boudreaux and Theresa Orgeron Thibodaux. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elta Duet Elta Lafont.Duet, 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 5:45 p.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Traismond Duet; son, Ronnie Duet; daughters, Anne Dupre and Tina Landry; sister, Gloria Esponge; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orestile and Octavie Lafont; brother, Herman Lafoftt; and sister, Yola St. Pierre. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Willie Guidry Willie James Guidry, 63, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland died at 6 p.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his former wife, Lois C. Guidry; son, Clint Guidry; step son, Jan Loupe; stepdaughters, Ramona Loupe, Lynne Richard and Beryl Matherne; sister, Beverly Dobson; 10 step-grandchildren; and four step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Cesla Kieff Guidry; brother, Leonard Guidry; and sisters, Royeuna Quinn and Lois Shelley. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Elizabeth Malbrough Elizabeth Bryant Malbrough, 44, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:09 a.m. April 28, 2003. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her husband, Louis J. Malbrough Sr.; sons, Behaddin Sidani Jr., Jacobie Daniel Logan, Sir Joseph R. Bryant and Louis Malbrough Jr.; brother, Joseph Ray Bryant Sr.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lee and Emma Sampter Bryant; son, Joseph R. M. Sidani; brothers, William Lee Jr., Ronald Lee Sr. and Phillip Bryant. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Whitney Sanchez Whitney "Bilu" Sanchez, 63, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died April 28, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Dugger Sanchez of Oklahoma; sons, Darren and Darci Sanchez, both of Oklahoma; daughters, Annette and Theresa Sanchez, Mary Raye Hurd, Rebecca Hopper and Stephanie Anderson, all of Oklahoma; brother, Clarence Sanchez; sisters, Velma Ordoyne, Thelma Brown, Clarabell Kramer and Linda Credeur, and three grandchildren: He was preceded in death by his parents, Mars Joseph and Bernice Benoit Sanchez; daughter, Jennifer Sanchez; brother, A. Joe Sanchez; and sister, Carrie Gros. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Euphemie Thibodeaux Euphemie Richard Thibodeaux, 78, a native of Erath and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 p.m. April 28. 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Abbeville. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Richard Ordoyne; sisters, Alta Gary and Virgie Delahoussaye; grandchildren, Michael G. Ordoyne, Lottie' O. Folse, Janice O. Raffray, Kitty Lynn R. Daigle, Conway Richard, Paul Richard Jr. and Mark Allen Fuller; and great-grandchildren, Troy and ChadRodrigue, Christy and Eric Landry,Zack Daigle, Sophia Raffray, Shelton Richard and Hunter Fuller. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alton J. Richard; second husband, Joseph K. Thibodeaux; parents, Adonis and Sevilia Lange Trahan; son, Shelton P. richard; daughters, Janice L. Richard and Verlie Ann R Fuller; brothers, Leoto, Wilton, Alexie, Homer, Adonis Jr., Wilson and Bayo-Trahan; and sister, Lota Trahan DeMarcay. ============================================================================ Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Clovis Crochet Jr. Clovis "The Cro" J. Crochet Jr., 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 a.m. April 29, 2003. A memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Crochet; daughters, Sandra LeBlanc, Joan Crochet and Jane Lobur; brother, Paul "Sonny" Crochet; sisters, Agnes Babin, Cecelia Chatagnier, Irene Michel, Annie Crochet, Bernice Curole, Dot Didier and Frances Sellars; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Sr. and Isabella Guillot Crochet. ========================== Daily Comet Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Cora Lee Trosclair Cora Lee Bemadette Trosclair, 80, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 7:30 a.m. April 29, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sisters, Orena Adams and Joyce Gaiennie Granier; and- grandsons, Scott and Ken Percle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius "Buck" J. Trosclair; parents, Sidney and Elia Rose Chiasson Adams; daughter, Barbara Percle; and brother, Taffray Adams. ============================================================================