Obituaries of OCTOBER 2003 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH.

Submitted by: Chris Tidwell

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 The 
Lafourche Daily Comet

Last modified: 17 Oct. 2009 

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Gregory Sampson

Gregory Allen Sampson, 45, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., and resident of 
Houma, died Sept. 27, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A 
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" F. Sampson; son, Shelby D. Wade; 
stepdaughter, Kathie Gros; brother, Steve Sampson; sisters, Ten Abernathy of 
Las Vegas and Janet Fennerty of Chicago; and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Dale and Melba Moffitt Sampson; 
and sister, Connie Henderson.

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John Cherry

John William Cherry, 59, a native of Paducah, Ky., and resident of Raceland, 
died at 8:50 p.m. Sept. 28, 2003.

A memorial service will be held in Paducah at a later time.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John William Jr. and Kelly 
Cherry; sister, Renee Massey of Paducah, Ky.; several nephews and many friends; 
and a granddaughter, Samantha Cherry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Cherry and Addie Cherry 
Jenkins; brother, Walter Wilson Cherry II.

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Edna Babin

Edna Plaisance Dufrene Babin, 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of 
Raceland, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland 
and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in 
Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the 
church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum.

She is survived by her second husband, J.C. Babin; sons, Darwin, Dwight and 
Faron; stepsons, Gary and Robert "Bobby" Babin; brothers, Tony and Gilbert 
Plaisance; sisters, Edith Plaisance, Esther Rodriguez, Velma Arabie and Elsie 
Matherne; three grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Anthony Dufrene; 
parents, Alexy and Amelie Dufrene Plaisance; sisters, Earline and Nazy Orgeron, 
Hazel Matherne, Clemence Falgout, Lorena Dufrene and Vesta Badeau; and 
brothers, Lenest and Levy Plaisance.

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Morris Duet

Morris J. Duet, 95, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:35 a.m. Oct. 
1, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 
at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his wife, Lorenza Adams Duet; son, Raleigh Duet; daughter, 
Barbara Eymard; brothers, Edmond, Cliff and Ellis Duet; six grandchildren; and 
seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Felecia Terrebonne Duet; 
brothers, Leonce, Wilfred, Roland, Elton and Alcide Duet; sisters, Leoncia 
Gisclair, Bertha Bourgeois, Armina Orgeron and Nancy Neal; and great-
granddaughter, Laura Eggart.

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Jeanette St. Pierre

Jeanette Marion Jumonville St. Pierre, 65, a native of White Castle and 
resident of Cut Off, died at 12:28 p.m. Oct. 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 her husband, Emray St. Pierre Sr.; sons, Emray Jr., Eric and 
Darren St. Pierre; sisters, Gertrude Mae Jumonville, Marie Louis J. Schwartz, 
Geneveive Theresa J. Patterson and Shirley "Nan" J. Dandry; three 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles T. Sr. and Ines Landry 
Jumonville; and brother, Charles "Pete" T. Jumonville Jr.

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Stephen J. Kraemer

A memorial service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay for Stephen Joseph Kraemer, 58, a native of 
Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, who died at 2:55 p.m. Oct. 2, 2003.

He is survived by his wife, Clarabell Sanchez Kraemer; sons, Bruce and Keith 
Kraemer; daughter, Angelle K. Cortez; brothers, Daniel and Hilton Kraemer; 
sisters, Rita Herriard and Charlene Duet; and grandchildren, Mallory, Joel, 
Alexis and Chance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton F. and Doris Rodrigue Kraemer; 
and brother, Fermen Kraemer.

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Annette Southall

Annette "Piggy" Southall, 30, a native of Abend and resident of Donaldsonville, 
died Oct. 2, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in 
Abend. 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, Donsha Southall; mother, Anthoinette Johnson of 
Donaldsonville; sisters, Trina Rodrigue of Paincourtville, Trenette Richard and 
Kizzy Southall of Donaldsonville; brothers, William Southall of Donaldsonville 
and Percy Link of New Orleans; and paternal grandfather, the Rev. Obbie 
Southall Sr.

She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Southall; maternal grandmother, 
Vivian Coleman; and paternal grandmother, Iola Southall.

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Angel Williams

Angel Williams, infant, of Houma died Oct. 2, 2003.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Combon Cemetery in Dulac.

She is survived by her parents, Vernique and Eldridge Williams of Houma; 
sisters, Latoya and Aisha Williams of Houma; and grandparents, Roland and 
Willie Jean Joseph of Houma.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Williams: paternal 
grandparents, Clifton Sr. and Constance Johnson Williams; paternal great-
grandparents, Sidney and Bessie Joseph; maternal great-grandparents, Edward and 
Lillie Welsh Charles.

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Clyde Fullilove

Clyde "Chumpy" Fullilove, 55, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose died 
at3 a.m. Oct. 3, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bryska Barrios Fullilove; parents, Clyde L and 
Joyce Galliano Fullilove; sons, Joey and Timmy Fullilove; brother, Steve 
Fullilove; and five grandchildren.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Norma Authement

Norma Collins Authement, 67, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of 
Chauvin, died Oct. 4, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband. Eural J. Authement Sr. of Chauvin: sons, Craig 
L., Dion J. and Eural J. Authement Jr.; daughters, Julie A. Hornsby and Tina A. 
Lyons; brothers, Floyd, Percy and Donald Collins; sister, Barbara Theriot; 10 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtile Joseph and Libby Trosclair 
Collins of Grand Caillou; sister. Joyce Collins Voisin; and brothers, Arnold 
and Wanna Collins.

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Lorita Babin

Lorita "Toon" Chiasson Babin, 78, native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
9:40 p.m. Oct. 4, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in 
Thibodaux.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Babin; son, Murray Babin; daughter, 
Dorraine B. Mahler; brother, Aurelien Chiasson; sister, Hilda C. Duet; and six 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile J. and Marie Trosclair 
Chiasson; daughter, Sandra B. Cortez; brothers, Nealy, Harry, Rene and Joseph 
Chiasson; and sister, Elia C. Thibodaux.

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Elizabeth Bonner

Elizabeth Bergeron Bonner, 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Des 
Allemands, died Oct 4, 2003.

A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Des Allemands Baptist Church, 
with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.

She is survived by her son, Peter Billiot Jr.; daughters, Mary Ferris and 
Sherry Lee; brother, Elie J. Bergeron; sisters, Lucille Chutter, Louise Ordoyne 
and Rita Morvant; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bonner; parents, Camille Sr. and 
Selvena Guillot Bergeron; and brothers, Camille Jr. and Henry Bergeron.

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Lane Dorsey

Lane Marie Blanchard Dorsey, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Liberty, 
Texas, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003.

A memorial service will be from noon to 4 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis "Pat" Dorsey of Liberty; her parents, 
Nauly and Jessie Duplantis Blanchard of Houms; her in-laws, Arthur and Betty 
Dorsey of Seattle; four sons, Lowell Potter Jr. of Houma, Christopher and 
Arthur Dorsey of Hammond and Michael "Tony" Dorsey of Monroe; two daughters, 
Krista Knox of North Carolina and Becky Dorsey of Iowa; three brothers, Victor 
Blanchard of Houston, Rodney Blanchard of New Orleans and Karl Blanchard of 
Houma; one sister, Jana B. DeCol of Houma; seven grandchildren; and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Xavier and Cornelia P. 
Duplantis, Honore and Elvira T. Blanchard; and one daughter, Kellie Dorsey.

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Lloyd Pollet Sr.

Lloyd Joseph Pollet Sr., 79, a native of White Castle and resident of Houma, 
died Oct. 4, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette 
Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Barcelona Pollet; son, Lloyd J. Pollet Jr.; 
brothers, Huey and Russell Pollet; and grandchild. Lloyd J. Pollet III.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip J. Sr. and Julia Ourso Pollet; 
and brother, Phillip J. Pollet Jr.

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Jerry Sumrall

Jerry Laverne Sumrall, 65, a native of Yazoo City, Miss., and resident of 
Houma, died Oct. 4, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. 
Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery 
in Gray.

He is survived by his former wife, Mable Laverne; son, Jerry Dwayne Sumrall; 
daughter, Rebecca Ann Sumrall; stepsons, Jerome, David and Richard Bourque; 
stepdaughters, Cynthia Kay Dugas, Roye Marie Beeson and Conny Grover; brothers, 
Millard, Tommy and Roy Lee Sumrall; sisters, Wilma Godbold, Joyce New and Unda 
Warren; 11 grandchildren: and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ina Boatner Sumrall; parents, Julas 
and Viola Bounds Sumrall; and daughter, Sheryl L Sumrall.

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Bruce Blanchard

Bruce F. Blanchard, 48, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Oct. 4, 
2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Institutional 
Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans.  A religious service will be held at 
10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at Providence Memorial Park.

He is survived by his sister, Kandy B. Crayton of New Orleans; brothers, Ernest 
L. Blanchard Sr. of Thibodaux, Wayne and Ricky Blanchard of New Orleans; aunt, 
Amelia B. Williams of Napoleonville; brother-in-law, Rodney Crayton; and god 
sister, Sedonia L James of Napoleonville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest E. and Ruby Brown Blanchard.

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Alice Thibodaux

Alice Marie "Liz" Thibodaux, 75, a native of Choctaw and resident of Larose, 
died at 5 a.m. Oct. 4, 2003.

Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today 
at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Perry, Philip and Leslie Thibodaux Jr.; daughters, 
Carol Duet, Linda Lefort and Donna McVicker; 10 grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie "Balua" Thibodaux; parents, 
Denni J, and Alcinia Marie Hebert Thibodaux; daughter, Carol Thibodaux; and 
sister, Enzie Lafont.

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Josephine Guillot

Josephine Monier Guillot, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, 
died Oct. 5, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic 
Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Nelson Guillot; son, Robert "Bob" Guillot; 
brothers, Phillip and Freddie Monier; and sister, Clarice Foret.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Adele Babin Monier; 
brother, Joe Monier' and sister, Rita Walker.

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Elsie Johnson

Elsie "Mickey" Wheeler Johnson, 78, a native of Spanish Fort, Texas, and 
resident of Houma, died at 2:18 p.m. Oct. 5, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A 
graveside service will be held at a later date at Highland Cemetery in Lawton. 
Okla.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy Lee Johnson of Alexandria, Va.; daughter, 
Clara Ann Trahan of Houma; brothers, Karl J.B. Wheeler of Texarkana, Texas and 
Horace Edward Wheeler of Texas City, Texas; sister, Dorothy Horvath of Lake 
Charles; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Nathan "Jack" and Mable Clare 
Kidd Wheeler; and daughter, Annetta Ellen Miller.

She retired from Evangline Bakery after serving 15 years.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Sean Meline

Scan E. Meline, 23, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:50 p.m. Oct. 
5, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
at Trinity Baptist Church in Mathews. A religious service will be held at 9 
a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Ray and Kyu Park Meline; brothers, Ray III and 
Benjamin Meline; sister, Yung Ju Meline; and grandmothers, Ruth Mary Meline and 
Kum Vol Park.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ray Meline Sr. and Change Sup 
Park.

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Joseph Smith

Joseph Ivy Smith, 75, a native and resident of Theriot died Oct. 5, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 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 St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot.

He is survived by his companion of 33 years, Rebecca Garrison; stepsons, James, 
Raymond and Kenneth Garrison; stepdaughters, Bertie Verret, Karen Verret, 
Melinda Williams and Sandra Maddox; sisters, Florence S. Verdin, Mary S. 
Nesmith and Lorena S. Williams; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Josephine Verdin Smith; 
brothers, Peter, Sidney, Howard and Lawrence Smith; and sisters, Eva S. Verdin, 
Jeanette S. Breaux, Madeline S. Verdin and Evelina S. Hood.

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Alton Thibodaux

Alton "Tony" Thibodaux, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 5, 
2003.

A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his stepsons, Ronald and Aubrey Benoit; stepdaughters, Sylvia 
Thibodaux and Dorothy Babin Chiasson; brother, Maurice Thibodaux; sister, 
Vivian Usey; and numerous grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elia "Bea" Thibodaux; parents, 
Bartholomew and Olinda Adams Thibodaux; stepsons, Lawrence and Donald Benoit; 
and brothers, Nonas "Naw Naw," Horace and Joseph "Ca Ca" Thibodaux.

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Nancy Bergeron

Nancy Bergeron, 36, a native of Georgia and resident of Houma, died Oct. 6, 
2003.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in 
Houma.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the 
funeral home, with burial at Grace Memorial Cemetery in Houma.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Bergeron; stepmother who raised her, 
Shirley Conley; sons, Daniel Newton and Chad Bergeron; daughters, Ashley 
Newton, Logan Bergeron, Jessica Freeman and Stephanie LeBlanc; brothers, Tim 
Conley and Jim Strong; sister, Janet Miller; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Conley; mother and stepfather, 
Joyce and Milton Lee.

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Hilda Perera

Hilda Blanchard Perera, 83, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of 
Schriever, died Oct. 6, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be 
celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, 
with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Richard and Leroy Perera; daughters, Mary Brown 
and Janet Smith; brother, Jean Blanchard; sister, Nellie Landry; 17 
grandchildren: and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Perera Sr.; parents, Simon 
and Cecil Simoneaux Blanchard; infant son, Henry J. Perera Jr.; daughters, 
Betty Chauvin and Jeanette Lovell; brothers, Lawless, Edmond, Claude and James 
Blanchard; sister, Louise Berthelot; and grandchild, Rosalyn Chauvin.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Rehula Burdis Jr.

Rehula "Sonee" Burdis Jr., 72, a native of Paincourtville and resident of 
Napoleonville died at 5:30 a.m.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star 
First 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, Florence W. Burdis of Thibodaux; daughters, Lois M. 
Burdis of Donaldsonville, Joyce Johnson of Atlanta, Ethel Joseph of 
Napoleonville and Dominique Wiggins of Labadieville; sons, Lawrence Burdis of 
Morgan City, Reynard Burdis of Houma and Bradford Wiggins of Labadieville; 
sisters. Francis Davis, Helen Watkins and Elaine Burdis, all of Labadieville, 
Diane Fair of Napoleonville and Gloria Jacquet of Thibodaux; stepsisters, 
Jacqueline Quiett of Alexandria and Pearly Mae Thomas of New Orleans; brothers, 
Rehula "Lil Ree" and Andrew Burdis, both of Labadieville; stepbrother, Ernest 
"Bell Pepper" Thomas of Napoleonville; seven grandchildren, two step-
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rehula Burdis Sr. and Sarah McBride; 
children, Raymond and Rosie Jane Burdis; sister, Rose B. Watts; brothers, Opery 
Kennedy and Walter Burdis Sr.; stepsister, Eliska Lewis; and grandparents, Nancy 
and Opery McBride.

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Stanley Hebert

Stanley J. Hebert, 90, a native of Gibson and resident of Donner, died at 12:30 
a.m. Oct. 8, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic-Church 
in Chacahoula, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson.

He is survived by his sons, Huey P. and Carl J. Hebert; daughter, Lorretta 
LeBlanc; sisters, Rita H. Pennison and Mae H. Theriot; four grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Gautreaux Hebert; parents, Placide 
and Louise Clement Hebert; son, Larry Hebert; brothers, Corbett and Jack 
Hebert; sisters, Theresa H. Stritzinger and infant Rose Hebert; and a 
grandchild.

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Shirley Himel

Shirley H. Himel, 78, a native of Bayou Sec Settlement and resident of 
Labadieville, died Oct. 8, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian burial will be 
celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in 
Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Irving Himel Jr.; daughter, Mary Lee Himel; 
brother, Adam Himel Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Himel Sr.; parents, Adam and 
Marie Gros Himel: and sister, Dorothy Himel.

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Emray St. Pierre Sr.

Emray Joseph St. Pierre Sr., 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:26 
p.m. Oct. 8, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday 
at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Emray Jr., Eric and Darren St. Pierre; brother, 
Ruven St. Pierre Sr.; sisters, Louday St. Pierre and Molly Martin; three 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Jumonville St. Pierre; parents, 
Rosamond and Ezola Hebert St. Pierre; and brother, Rosamond St. Pierre Jr.

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Michael Boudreaux

Michael Anthony Boudreaux, 44, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:23 
p.m. Oct. 9, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony 
Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Billie Jane Hitt Boudreaux of Houma; mother, 
LaWanna Marie Ford Boudreaux of Houma; brothers, Gilbert Patrick Boudreaux of 
Houma and Paul Ford Boudreaux of Austin, Texas; and sister, Amiee' Marie 
Boudreaux.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Anthony Boudreaux; and sister, 
Molly Driver.

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Christine Fontenot

Christine Rhodes Fontenot, 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 
a.m. Oct. 9, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at 
Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 
10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She will be cremated.

She is survived by a devoted friend, Michael LeBoeuf; companion, Phil Achee; 
son, Joshua Fontenot; daughters, Shalee Thibodeaux and Sarah Fontenot; 
brothers, Andrew, Peter, Benny and Christopher Rhodes; sisters, Sybil R. 
Guidry, Eileen R. Chauvin, Marcia Porche, Mary R. Talbot, Marianne R. Matherne, 
Theresa R. Hebert and Virginia Rhodes; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Marion Robichaux 
Rhodes; brother, Anthony "Tubb" Rhodes.

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Marie Jeansonne

Marie Louise Dusenberry Jeansonne, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Annunziata Catholic 
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis 
de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two brothers, Eugene Dusenberry and wife, Wylma, of Houma 
and Hanson Dusenberry and wife, Elaine, of Raceland; one sister, Anna Mae 
Bullock of New Orleans; and numerous relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Jeansonne; her parents, 
Teles M. Dusenberry and Anne Lapeyrouse Dusenberry; three brothers, James C. 
Dusenberry Sr., Clarence Dusenberry and Raymond Dusenberry; and one infant 
sister, Claire.

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Gary Verdin

Gary James "Brud" Verdin, 21, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died 
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at 
the fire station, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Sidney and Mandy Foussell Verdin; two daughters, 
Haley and Faith Verdin; and four sisters, GraceVerdin, Annie Hutchinson, 
Garilyn Ward and Marisa Verdin.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney Verdin and Antoine 
Foussell and Annie Billiot; and one sister, Amanda "Weezie" Verdin.

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Anastasia Bunten

Anastasia "Tasi" Bradberry Bunten, 71, a native and longtime resident of Grand 
Isle and later a resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 10, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Isle 
Catholic Church on Grand Isle, with burial at Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Jeanette B. Pregeant, Christina B. McIntosh 
and Kathryn B. Meissner; brothers, Lester, Leon, Johnny, Wilson, Guy and Edward 
"Eddie" Bradberry; sisters, Ruth B. Guillot, Eula B. Copeland, Ann B. Driscoll, 
Brenda B. Ringo, Bonnie Bradberry, Esther B. Flagg and Tammy B. Matherne; six 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Glenn Bunten; parents, John and 
Olivia Santiny Bradberry; sons, Kenneth Leon Bunten and David James Bunten; and 
grandson, Chad Michael Pregeant.

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Nellie Charpentier

Nellie Marie Darcey Charpentier, 98, a native of Chacahoula and resident of 
Houma, died 1:25 p.m. Oct. 10, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral 
Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Charpentier of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, 
Elsie Hebert of Houma and Barbara Kamp of New Orleans; sisters, Bertha 
Cancienne Klienschmidt and Leona Cancienne Thomas of New Orleans; 14 
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Adam Charpentier; father, Vital 
Darcey; mother and step father, Agatha Darcey Cancienne and Claude Cancienne 
Sr.; sons, Raymond and Marion Charpentier, daughters, Evelyn and Joyce 
Charpentier, step brother, Claude Cancienne Jr.; sister, Bessie Darcey Clausen; 
and stepsisters, Thelma Cancienne Blanchard and Helen Cancienne Findorff.

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Hilton David Sr.

Hilton J. David Sr., 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:29 a.m. 
Friday, Oct. 10, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Clemmance Bouzigard David; three sons, Hilton Jr., 
Dean and Harry David; one daughter, Emily D. Cheramie; one brother, Joseph 
David; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Louisa Chabert David; one 
son, Harold David; one brother, Clarence David; and one great-grandchild, Lacey 
Guidry.

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O'Neil Pintado

O'Neil Louis Pintado, 93, a native of Little Grand Bayou and resident of Pierre 
Part, died at 7:05 p.m. Oct 11, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 lo 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at 
Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 
at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. 
Burial will be at the church cemetery.

The Rev. Clarence Waguespnck will officiate. Pallbearers will be Roy Gaudet 
Jr., Michael Pintado, Gregory Hebert, Dale Hebert, Mark Hebert, Bryan St. 
Germain, Scott St. Germain and Neil St. Germain.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Marie and Roy Gaudet, of Pierre 
Part, Mildred and Butch St. Germain of Pierre Part, Gertie and Eves Hebert of 
Bayou Pigeon and Nobie and Willie Landry Jr. of Thibodaux; son and daughter-in-
law, Roland and Janice Pintado of Pierre Part; sister, Elsie Pintado Cavalier of 
Larose; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evia Rivere Pintado; parents, Stanislaus 
and Elizabeth Pintado; son, Anacite Pintado; an infant daughter; sisters, Mabel 
Pintado Rivere and Anastia Pintado Rivere; brothers, Junior and Moise Pintado; 
and grandchildren, Jason Gaudet and Aaron Shaw.

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Vickie Toups

Vickie Lynn Badeaux Orgeron Toups, 38, a native of Gheens and resident of St. 
Charles Parish, died at 3:50 a.m. Oct. 11, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Falgout 
Funeral Home in Lockport.

A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by her husband, Roddy Toups; former husband, Brent Orgeron; 
mother, Mary Ann Delatte Martin; stepfather, Nolan Martin; stepmother, Lorraine 
Badeaux; son, Seth Orgeron; daughters, Brittany Orgeron, Kajun and Hali Toups; 
brothers, Barry and Eric Badeaux; stepbrothers, Lester Sr., Scott and Kirby 
Martin; sister, Raenell Badeaux; and stepsister, Dedra Henson.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Badeaux Jr.; stepbrother, 
Harold Loveless; and stepsister, Nanette Loveless.

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Edgar Breaux Jr.

Edgar "E.J. "Joseph Breaux Jr., 69, a native of Bayou Black and resident of 
Bayou Blue, died at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in 
Bayou Black. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the 
church, with cremation to follow.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Duplantis Breaux of Bayou Blue; former wife, 
Janice Blanchard Breaux of Houma; sons, Brian and Darren Breaux; stepsons, 
Francis Theriot Jr. and Tony Theriot; daughters, Darlene Voclain, Tina Adams 
and Autumn Breaux, all of Houma; brothers, Ernest "Ghummpy" and Thomas "Tommy" 
Breaux, both of Houma; sisters, Shirley Boudreaux and Theresa Newman, both of 
Houma; and 18 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar J. Sr. and Marie Boudreaux 
Breaux; brother, Herman "Blue" and Sargent "Nub" Breaux Sr.

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Harold Dominique

Harold J. Dominique, 49, a resident of Westwego, died Oct. 12, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan 
Funeral Home in Marrero. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at 
the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in 
Westwego.

He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Dominique; and brother, Rodney 
Dominique.

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Ira Elton Humphries

Ira Elton Humphries, 75, a native of Cairo, Ga., and resident of 
Donaldsonville, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct 12, 2003.

A religious service will be held at World of Life Church in Donaldsonville.

Arrangements are pending.

He is survived by his wife, Jennie Latino Humphries of Donaldsonville; brother, 
Wiley Humphries of Florida; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Eugene and Susan Delia Brook 
Humphries; sister, Bernice Elkies; brothers, Curtis Herbert, J. T., Cecil and 
James Humphries; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

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Lolita Robin

Lolita Lovoi Robin, 45, a native of Chalmette and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Oct. 12, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux.

She is survived by her husband, Clark J. Robin; grandparents, Frank and 
Loraine Lovoi; sons, Brandon Lovoi and Joshua Robin; daughter, Brandy Robin 
Piterra; brothers, Frank and Benton Lovoi; sister, Luci Lovoi Sposito; and one 
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benton Lovoi and Lolita Broadway.

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Lois Melancon

Lois Anne Melancon, 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died 
at 9 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity 
Catholic Church in Raceland.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the 
church, with burial at the church mausoleum.

She is survived by her brother, Ulysses "Connie" P. Melancon Jr.; nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded by her parents, Ulysses P. Sr. and Genevieve Esteve Melancon; 
and brother, Wilbert Gustave Melancon.

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Carolyn Theriot

Carolyn Este Theriot, 59, a native of Marrero and resident of Raceland, died at 
3:15 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland.

A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in the St. Charles Community.

She is survived by her son, Clifton F. Espogne Jr.; daughters, Julie Bryant, 
Candrice Este and Crystal Theriot; sister, Barbara Este; seven grandchildren; 
and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Shirley Pitre Este; and 
sister, Joy Barlow.

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Dean Benoit

Dean Joseph Benoit, 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident	of Donner, died 
Oct. 13, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic 
Church in Chackahoula. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon 
Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Darline Pennison Benoit; father and stepmother, 
Roland and Beverly Benoit; son, Kenneth Leo Benoit; sisters, Karen Benoit 
Shanks, Elizabeth and Stacy Benoit and Kristie Gros.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosalie Gaudet Benoit; and brother, 
Troy Trosclair.

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Lillian Farley

Lillian Mary Farley, 94, a native of Stevensville, Texas and resident of Houma, 
died at 11:50 p.m. Oct. 13, 2003.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. 
Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Orlean and Jean Steinbacher, Jack, 
Lauren, Tommy and Patricia Gribsby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John David and Willie Belle Webb 
Farley; brothers, Rubin, David, John and J.D. Farley; sisters, Ethel Bailey, 
Corrie Farley, Lois Gribsby and an infant sister.

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Eliska Thomas

Eliska M. Thomas, 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 1 p.m. Oct 
13, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 
SL Mark Baptist Church in Freetown, Wa. A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Mack S. Thomas; brother, Zack Meads Jr.; sisters, 
Ethel Randolph, Leola Brown and Mable Fletcher; devoted nephew, Raymond Thomas 
Sr.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Malbert Thomas; parents, Zack Sr. and 
Adeline D. Meads; brothers, Mack W. Ulis and Denver Meads; and sisters, Suvelia M. 
Thomas and Gladys M. Banks.

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Frank Cheramie

Frank Joseph Cheramie, 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, 
died Oct. 14, 2003.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. 
Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his nephews, Danny, Norman Jr., Harold, Michael, Elliot, 
Billy, Bobby and Carroll Lee; nieces, Carolyn Brunet, Corina Mobley and Norma 
Jean Savoie; and sister, Mary Anne Lee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felician and Josephine Lee Cheramie.

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Iola Duplantis

Iola Rhodes Duplantis, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 2 p.m. Oct. 14, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral 
in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at 
the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle D. and Curtis Marcello 
Sr. of Houma; brother, Milton "Mikey" Rhodes of Golden Meadow; sisters, Delia 
Rhodes Matherne of Bourg and Ruby Rhodes Boudreaux of Thibodaux; grandchildren, 
Melanie Mitchell, Curt Jr., Walt and Howie Marcello, Aimee Tramontana, Walt 
Marcello and Andree Ortego; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Duplantis; parents, Luke and 
Corinne Authement Rhodes; brothers, David, Druby, Lawrence, Harold and Williams 
Rhodes.

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Doricia Hotard

Doricia "Doris" Blanchard Hotard, 73, a native of Grand Cailloue and resident 
of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 14, 2003.

A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at the Pointe-aux-chenes fire 
station, with burial al Charles Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Jasper J. Hotard; sons, Drew Hebert, Alidore 
and Gervais Hotard; daughters, Arlette H. Seneca, Beryl H. Richard, Cathy H. 
Meche and Roberta M. Hotard; brothers, Noland and Roland Blanchard; sisters, 
Mayola B. Limeham and Dorita B. King; 15 grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hypolite and Rose Trosclair 
Blanchard; daughter, Donna Claire Hebert; sisters, Lucille B. Boudreaux, 
Bernice B. LeBouef and Olivia B. Naquin.

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Leita Wall

Leita D. Wall, 66, a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and resident of Houma, died 
at 3:15 p.m. Oct 14, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel.

A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

She is survived by her sons, James Wall of Gainsville, Ga., Stanley "Butchie" 
and David Wall; daughters, Alice W. Hebert and Flora W. Blackwell of Tacoa, Ga.; 
sister, Jeraldine Bergstrom of San Diego, Calif; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Alice St. Germain 
Littleton; and brother, James "Buzzy" Littleton.

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Raymond Billiot

Raymond "Shine" Peter Billiot, 50, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:38 
a.m. Oct. 15, 2003.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. A Mass of 
Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Pierre Sr. and Irene Solet Billiot of Dulac; sons, 
Jeffery Billiot of Horse Head, N.Y. and Joshue Billiot of Flmira, N.Y.; brothers, 
Pierre Jr. and John Billiot of Houma; sisters, Emelda Dean of Houma, Irene Foret 
and Juliana Percle of Dulac; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph E. Foret and Paul W. Billiot Sr.

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Ruffin Clark

Ruffin Lavelle Clark, 87, a native of Ringgold and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Oct 15, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home, 
with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Dianne Clark Bergeron of Hahnville 
and Carolyn Lee Clark Slaton of Des Allemands; sister, Gladys Berry of Dallas; 
five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Lee Saffold Clark; parents, Arnold 
Terrice and Willie Elizabeth Wimberly Clark; brothers, Brady and Sydney Clark; 
and sisters, Billie Bartlett and Eunice Phillips.

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Margaret LeBlanc

Margaret "Maggie" LeBlanc, 43, a native of Pierre Part, former resident of 
Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct 15, 2003.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at First Assembly Church in 
Thibodaux, with burial at Pinecrest Cemetery in Pineville.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Deanne LeBlanc.

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Tess Torres

Tess Elizabeth Torres, infant, died at 3 p.m. Oct. 15, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Christopher and Dionne Chouest Torres; 
grandparents, Gary and Carolyn Callais Chouest and Dr. William and Kathleen 
Zeringue Torres; great-grandparents, Edison Sr. and Dolores Chouest, Harris and 
Mildred Torres Blanchard, Mary Zeringue and Vergie Callais; brother, Danta 
Torres; and twin sister, Mia Elizabeth Torres.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Sidney Callais and Guy 
Zeringue Sr.

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Mable Barnes

Mable Scott Barnes, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Oct. 16, 
2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family 
Catholic Church in Dulac.

She is survived by her husband, Wesley Barnes; daughter, Rosella Barnes; 
brother, Aubrey Scott; sister, Delores Scott Parfait; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edward and Snyder Chaisson 
Scott; brothers, Murphy and Antoine Scott; and sisters, Rosemary Scott Trahan and 
Shirley Scott

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Remy Chiasson

Remy Chiasson, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 2 
a.m. Oct. 16, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at 
the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Kirkwood Chiasson; sons, Kevin D., Remy Jr. and 
Kim A Chiasson; daughters, Suzanne C. Blakeman, Patty C. Perry, Karin C. Gautreaux 
and Beth C. Melancon; sisters, Sibly Barras, Ezery Veillion and Gloris Hebert; 23 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philocles Chiasson and Vivian Vicknair 
Chiasson Schwab; and son, James Ronald "Ronnie" Chiasson.

He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, attended Nicholls State University 
and graduated from Louisiana State University Law School. He was the city attorney 
for Thibodaux, an assistant district attorney, a district judge and a judge on 
the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal.

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Anatole Foret

Anatole P. "Jr." Foret, 83, a native of Harvey and resident of Labadieville, died 
at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey LeBlanc Foret; five sons, Gerald D., Daniel P., 
Dale J., Donald P. and Brent J. Foret; two daughters, Roxanne F. Seaton and Susan 
F. McGee; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ondine Falterman Foret and Anatole 
Foret Sr.; one daughter, Linda Marie Foret; one brother, Percy Foret; and one 
grandson.

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Linda Bergeron

Linda Marie Raymond Bergeron, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 
17, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in 
Raceland. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Bergeron of Raceland; stepfather, Joseph 
Poindexter of Houma; daughters, Patrice Chapman and Trisha Raymond both of 
Raceland; son, Fredrick Daniels of Texas; sisters, Charlotte Richard of Houma, 
Larenda Clark, Laura Allen, and Angela Boyd of Raceland, Denise Washington of 
Lockport, Deborah Hills and Paula Smith of Thibodaux; brothers, Nolan Hester 
Jr., and Alvin Smith of Thibodaux, Anthony Hester, and Ron Keith Hester of 
Raceland; and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Mae Raymond Poindexter; and 
father, Nolan Hester Sr.

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Uhry Falcon Sr.

Uhry Falcon Sr., 76, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Labadieville, 
died at 1:35 a.m. Oct 17, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church 
in Labadieville. 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, Janet Toups Falcon; sons, Uhry Jr. and Terry Falcon; 
stepdaughters, Rhonda Kraemer and Nadine Blanchard; brothers, Cleveland Jr., 
Clarence Noe, Carroll John and Phillip Falcon; sisters, Doris LeBlanc, Ethel 
Bailey and Aline Ann Fields; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Sr. and Modeste Foret Falcon; 
brothers, Haywood and Francis Falcon; and sister, Novella Jakich.

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Michael Foret

Michael "Mike" Foret 42, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Oct. 
17, 2003.

A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in 
Houma.

He is survived by his brothers, Roger Foret Sr., Ronnie Foret Sr. and Tommy Foret 
Sr.; and sisters, Peggy and Maxine Foret

He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Dorena Foret; and brother, 
Percy Foret

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Wanda Guidry

Wanda Marie Kiff Guidry, 46, a native of Galliano and resident of Loranger, died 
at 5 p.m. Oct 17, 2003.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Guidry; parents, Vincent and Olivia Danos 
Kiff; daughter, Farrah Guidry Dufrene; brothers, Jackie and Hank Kiff; sisters, 
Anita K Rodriguez and Tonya K Lasseigne; and grandchildren, Hunter Paul Guidry 
and Bethany Renee Marie Dufrene.

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Sheila Ramirez

Sheila Adams Ramirez, 51, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:45 a.m. 
Oct 17, 2003.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at 
Samart Funeral Home in Houma.

A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in 
Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma.

She is survived by her parents, Ben M. and Betty McConnell Adams; sons, David and 
Mark Ramirez; brother, Frank Adams; sisters, Edna Sue Liner and Barbara Marler; 
and three grandchildren.

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Lois Guidry

Lois Champagne Guidry, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 
12:30 a.m. Oct. 18, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic 
Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the church, 
with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by her sons, Jan Loupe and Clint Guidry; daughters, Ramona 
Loupe, Lynne Richard and Beryl Matherne; brother, Edward Champagne; sisters, 
Edna Cavalier, Linda Leonard and Bertha Guillot; 11 grandchildren; and four 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude J. Loupe; second husband, 
Willie T. Guidry; parents, Tilden and Thelma Harris Champagne, and brother, 
Nathan Champagne.

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Sylvia Martin

Sylvia Tregre Martin, 55, a native of Vacherie and resident of Gibson, died at 1 
p.m. Oct 18, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Chackbay.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 
burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Martin; parents, Benoit and Theolaine 
Ockmond Tregre; son, Scott Toups; stepson, Blaine Martin; stepdaughter, Stephanie 
Martin Dufrene; brother, Tex Tregre; sisters, Cynthia "Cindi" Percle, Delane 
Steib, Ramona Kleibert, Mickey, Gaynell and Holly Becnel; grandchild, Torie Toups; 
and step-grandchild, Collin Martin.

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Enzy Savoie

Enzy Brown Savoie, 83, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 9:12 
a.m. Oct 18, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Hilary of 
Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in 
Lockport

She is survived by her sons, Alfred Savoie and Horace Savoie Jr.; daughters, 
Theresa and Frances Savoie; sister, Alice Randolph; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Savoie Sr.; parents, Wilson and 
Alicia Arceneaux Brown; brothers, Wilson and Oscar Brown; sisters, Eula Matherne, 
Virgis Bladsacker and Eunice Gautreaux; and three great-grandchildren.

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Elda Taylor

Elda E. Taylor, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 
p.m. Oct 18, 2003. 

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Dunham Chapel at First 
Presbyterian Church, located at 763 North Blvd. in Baton Rouge. Funeral services 
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with burial at Roselawn Memorial 
Park.

She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Marian T. and Gary Grayson McCann 
of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Kaye McCann, Michael McCann and Melinda McCann 
McFarland and her husband Bryan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A Taylor; and parents, Claude W. 
and Marion Sweet Edgerton.

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Frances Badeaux

Frances Orgeron Badeaux, 88, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:50 a.m. 
Oct. 19, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 
Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the 
church, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Sidney Jr. and Irwin Badeaux; brothers, James, 
Herman and Norman Orgeron; sisters, Marie Guidry, Annabell Ponville and Betty Lou 
Blanchard; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Badeaux Sr.; parents, Justillian 
and Augusta Trosclair Orgeron; one infant son; brother, Albert Orgeron; and 
sisters, Maggie Robichaux and Emelda Lefort.

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Philip Comardelle

Philip A Comardelle, 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Oct 19, 
2003.

Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church. 
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial 
at the Mennonite Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Ethel Adams Comardelle; brother, Wayne Comardelle; 
and sister, Ruby Hackman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton P. Comardelle.

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Almus Foret Sr.

Almus Foret Sr., 78, a resident of Raceland, died Oct 19, 2003.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church in Lockport His body was donated to science.

He is survived by his sons, Jay and Wayne Foret; daughter, Mary Lee Danos; five 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma P. Foret; and son, Bruce Foret

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Joyce Steib

Joyce Schexnayder Steib, 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died al 2:25 p.m. 
Oct 19, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Community 
Center in Vacherie.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church 
community center, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in 
Vacherie.

She is survived by her sons, William, Lucien, Stephen and Damian Steib and Marion 
Steib Jr.; daughters, Geralyn Millet, Simone Hamilton and Nettie Amedee; and 
brothers, Claude Jr., Arnold, Gerald and Godfrey Schexnayder; and 27 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Jean Steib Sr.; parents, Claude 
Sr. and Simone Webre Schexnayder; and brother, Arthur Schexnayder.

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Robert Breaux

Robert Joseph Breaux, 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling, died at 
4:45 p.m. Oct. 20, 2003.

He was survived by his wife, Jeannette Eusea Breaux; daughter, Nina Breaux; and 
sister, Betty Breaux Naquin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Joseph and Eulalie Aucoin 
Breaux.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Shirley Mounsey

Shirley Lewis Anderson Mounsey, 62, a native of Larose and resident of Hesperia, 
Calif., died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 20, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 
Cut Off. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin Mounsey of Hesperia; ex-husband, Alvin 
Anderson Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Joanette Anderson and 
Ellis Broaden of San Bernardino, Calif.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Audry Lewis 
and Thomas Jackson, Mildred Lewis Hogan, Geraldine Lewis and Earl S Mattear Sr. 
and Velma M. Lewis; brothers, Herman Jr. and Kathleen Lewis, Charles Lewis, 
Wilbert and Mary Alice Lewis, Rayfield F. and Kathy P. Lewis and Anthony P. and 
Debra E. Lewis; and grandsons, Denzel Williams and Jeremy Moore of San 
Bernardino.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Sr. and Gladys Marts Lewis; and 
brother, Kenneth Lewis.

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Josephine Pitre

Josephine A Pitre, 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:30 a.m. Oct. 
20, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the 
church, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Constant "Bill" and Earline 
Terrebonne Pitre; grandchildren, Laura Wagner, Clara McDonald, Billy Pitre, 
Celeste Molaison and Danny Pitre; seven great-grandchildren; and great-great-
grandchild, Derin Doucet

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alces Pitre; parents, Constant and Amy 
Lorraine Pitre; brother, Orleans A. Pitre; and sisters, Marceline L. Guidry and 
Alice P. Pierce.

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Dennis Weaver

Dennis Odell Weaver, 78, a native of Kilmichael, Miss., and resident of Gray, 
died at 9:25 a.m. Oct 20, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Coteau Baptist Church. A religious service will 
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Ruleville Cemetery in 
Ruleville, Miss.

He is survived by his wife, Myrlee Marquis Weaver; sons, Dennis Jr., William 
Allen and Joe D. Weaver; daughter, Leah W. Home of Gray; eight grandchildren; 
and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eunice Marble Weaver; and 
sisters, Barbara Dickerson and Ruth Yelverton.

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Sybil Campo

Sybil "Jean" Campo, 67, a native of Lockheart, S.C., and resident of Raceland, 
died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at Samart Funeral Home and from 1 
p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Dallas Funeral Home Chapel in Gastonia, N.C. 
Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in 
Gaston Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Gastonia.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Campo; her mother, Bessie Blue; 
two sons, Barry Campo and Billy Gean Campo; and her twin sister, Joan Burns.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Blue.

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Cory Ragsdale

Cory Lee Ragsdale, 16, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 21, 2003 as the 
result of an automobile accident.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. 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 parents, Kenny Jr. and Gina Voisin Ragsdale of Houma; 
brother, Kenneth "Lee" Ragsdale III of Houma; grandparents, Elward and Pansy 
Crochet Voisin of Theriot and Kenneth Sr. and Pat Neuling Ragsdale of Houma; and 
great-grandmother, Florence Neuling of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John Michael Neuling, Delmar 
and Frances Crochet

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Amber Sanchez

Amber Leah Sanchez, 17, a resident of Marrero, died Oct 21, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Westside Funeral I Home in 
Marrero. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

She is survived by her father, Lawrence P. Dupuy Jr.; stepmother, Holli M. 
Dupuy; mother, Daphne S. Valence; brothers, Aaron Sanchez of Marrero, Dupe, Luke 
and Lance Dupuy of Raceland; and sister, Ashley Sanchez of Marrero.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence "Dupe the drifter" Dupuy; 
grandmother, Ada Sanchez; and Uncle, Sammy Sanchez, all of Raceland.

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Olivia Dardar

Olivia Naquin Dardar, 72, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 
1:53 a.m. Oct 22, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at 
Pointe-aux-chenes Fire Station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 
11 a.m. Friday at St Charles Catholic Church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in 
Bourg.

She is survived by her husband, Davis Joseph Dardar of Pointe-aux-chenes; sons, 
Ernest and Lavis Dardar of Pointe-aux-chenes; daughters, Walterine D. Naquin of 
Pointe-aux-chenes and Vivian Picou of Montegut; sister, Ophelia Brunet of Pointe-
aux-chenes; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Sedonia Verdin Naquin; son, 
Mervin Dardar; brother, Wayne Naquin; half-brother, Francois Naquin; sister, 
Frances Hotard.

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Eunice Murphy

Eunice F. Murphy, 69, a native of Boothville and resident of Larose, died at 10:30 
a.m. Oct. 22, 2003.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart 
Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her foster daughter, Shirley Shicksnider; brother, Henry 
Billiot; sister, Alma Morris; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Murphy; parents, Peter and 
Fredier Billiot; brother, Pete Billiot; and sister, Ernestine Billiot.

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Eva Ordoyne

Eva Thibodaux Ordoyne, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Lafayette, died 
at 4:17 p.m. Oct. 22, 2003.

A religious service was held at 11:15 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by her son, Ralph Schouest; daughter, Peggy Foret; brother, 
Norris Thibodaux; sisters, Beulah Chaisson, Mabel Guillot and Lorraine Adams; 
four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Colbert Ordoyne; parents, Elexon and 
Gloris Luda Pierce Thibodaux; brother, Eddie Thibodaux; sisters, Melia Orgeron, 
Esterlina Vicknair, Enola Thibodaux, Eura Thibodaux and Gertie Danos.

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David Robichaux

David "Pep" Michael Robichaux, 29, a native of Fort Polk and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Oct. 22, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to midnight today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland and from 7 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 St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Breaux Robichaux; parents, Warren Jr. and 
Cathy Rogers Robichaux; son, Bailey Robichaux; daughter, Abbie Robichaux; 
brother, Michael Robichaux; sisters, Marcie and Kelly Robichaux; and 
grandparents, Caroll and Mary Rogers, Warren Robichaux Sr. and Ruth Triche.

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William Haywood Hollingsworth

William Haywood Hollingsworth, 77, a native of Jackson, Miss., and resident of 
Lafayette, died Oct. 23, 2003.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Delhomme Funeral 
Home in Lafayette. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace 
Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, with burial at Lafayette Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Betty McRoberts Hollingsworth; daughters and sons-
in-law, Betsy H. and Dr. Wes Magee of Thibodaux; Claudia H. and Ted Lyles of 
Shreveport; son, Lewis Haywood Hollingsworth of Lafayette; sister, Hazel Powell 
of Woodstock, Ill.; and grandchildren, William Wesley, Scott Lanier and Todd 
Martin Magee of Thibodaux, Kimberly Rivers and Elizabeth Caroline Lyles of 
Shreveport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Allen Hollingsworth and Lena 
Hollingsworth Gates; and brothers, Geoge Allen Jr. and John Hollingsworth.

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Edward Martin

Edward Paul Martin, 78, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died Oct. 
23, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer 
service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at 
Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Randy, Kent and Kevin Martin; daughters, Rhoda 
Caldwell and Colette Martin; sisters, Cam Pearson and Louise Breedlove; and 
seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Pellegrin Martin; parents, Edward 
Parker and Anaise Broussard Martin.

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Harry Trahan

Harry Warner Trahan, 83, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 
8:30 a.m. Oct. 23, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 
at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at 
St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.

He is survived by his long-time friend Leola Samanie; sisters-in-law, Virginia 
Titus and Florence Malbrough Trahan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Blanchard Trahan; 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard Titus, Ivy and Rose LeBoeuf Trahan, 
Randolph and Mae Picone Trahan and John C. Trahan Jr.

He was a retired owner of Harry's Tastee Burger.

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Harry Banks Sr.

Harry "Bird" Banks Sr., 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Oct. 
24, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in 
Labadieville.

A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial 
at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Joseph Banks; daughters, Eva M. Brown of 
Berwick, Geraldine Marshall and Virginia Bennett of Thibodaux; sons, Harry Jr. 
and Robert Banks of Labadieville and Dellerner Banks Sr. of New Haven, Conn.; 
sister, Stella Thomas of Napoleonville; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-
grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Meads Banks; parents, 
Philamene and Marshall Banks; sisters, Eva Fitzhugh, Sophia Hunter, Earline 
Owens, Emma Mitchell and Sedonia Day Butler; and brother, Jimmy Butler.

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Emile Blanchard

Emile Blanchard, 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Oct. 
24, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Galliano, with burial at 
Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his son, Leroy A Blanchard; brother, Lawrence Blanchard; four 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Duet Blanchard; son, Alvin A. 
Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; and sisters, Nada Durrieve, Odile 
Angelette, Yola Loupe and Octavia Constransitch.

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Rita Foret

Rita "Ton" C. Foret, 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Oct 24, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph 
Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Melvin "Pie," Jackie and Billy Foret; sisters, 
Ruth C. Authement, Elaine C. Lirette and Anna Crochet; six grandchildren; and 
eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy J. Foret parents, Johnny and 
Louise Crochet; brother, Ernest Crochet; and one great-grandchild.

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Paul Neil

Paul "T-Hall" Henry Neil, 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died 
at 11:10 a.m. Oct 24, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial at the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Dean and Dwayne Neil of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 
daughters, Betty Trosclair of Montegut, Sherry Pinel of Chauvin, June and Joan 
Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sisters, Wilma Hutcherson and Adeline Naquin; 16 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Danos Neil; parents, James Jr. and 
Marie Deroche Neil; son, Percy J. Neil; brothers, James III, Henry, Sidney and 
Herbert Neil; sisters, Alice, Thelma and Leise Naquin, Theresa Dufrene, Lucina 
and Alexina Neil.

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Earline Poche

Earline Martin Poche, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 24, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary's 
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Raymond N. Poche Jr.; daughter, Ramona Ann Poche; 
daughter-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Poche; brother, Abraham Martin Jr.; sister, 
Emily Martin Babin; grandchildren, Carlton "C. J." Poche Sr., Suzanne "Sue" 
Stevens and Terri P. Adams; and great-grandchildren, Tiffany Poche, Christie 
Stevens, C. J. Poche Jr., Joshua Stevens, Colby and Rende Adams.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond N. Poche Sr.; parents, 
Abraham Sr. and Ophilia Foret Martin; brother, Charlie Martin; and sisters, 
Cecelia Martin Breaux and Marie Martin Breaux.

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Elvin Parra

Elvin D. Parra, 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 8 
p.m. Oct 25, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. until funeral time today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 
noon today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Patrick "Pat" Parra; daughter, Patricia "Pat" 
Courteaux; five grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florida "Flo" Adams Parra and his 
parents, Felix and Celeste Savoie Parra.

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Ursule Ponvelle

Ursule Rodrigue Ponvelle, 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Oct. 25, 
2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Andrew "Doddie," Merkel, Rodney, Edward "Rock," 
and Horace Ponvelle; daughters, Lois P. Durocher, Nellie P. Theriot, Lilly P. 
and Janice P. Hebert, Deanna P. Terracina and Gale P. Granier; 28 
grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. Ponvelle; parents Clay and 
Bertha Caillouet Rodrigue; brothers, Walter Sr., Whitney, Oneil and Adley 
Rodrigue; sisters, Nora Ponvelle, Beatrice Rodrigue and Victoria Bergeron.

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Habert Reed

Habert Reed, 84, a native of Mamou and resident of Schriever, died Oct. 25, 
2003.

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mimosa Pine Cemetery in 
Sulfur, with burial at the cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ozea Toups Reed; and numerous brothers and sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Celeste Langley Reed.

Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Harry Thomas

Harry Thomas, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 25, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in 
Raceland. A religious service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral 
home, with burial at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery at Brooklyn Lane in 
Raceland.

He is survived by his wife, Eldora Thomas of Thibodaux; sons, Caroll Thomas of 
Thibodaux, Wilbert Thomas and Lionel Thomas of Raceland; daughters, Evola 
Crawford of New Orleans, Lula Thomas, and Shirley Hampton of Thibodaux; 
brother, Rodney Thomas of Florida; sisters, Rosey Thomas Hachert of New 
Orleans, and Beatrice Thomas Davis of Raceland; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-
grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Dora James Thomas; 
stepdaughter, Ledora Jones; brothers, Albert, Elijah, Roy, James and Wilbert 
Thomas; and sister, Mary Thomas.

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Longtime public servant dies

By Katina A. Gaudet
South Lafourche Bureau

Family and friends Monday said their good-byes to a South Lafourche resident 
who spent many years as a public servant in Lafourche Parish; Elvin Parra, a 
native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano died Saturday.

But during his 83 years, Parra, who worked for more than 45 years as a tugboat 
captain on the river, spent a good deal of his time on local boards, trying to 
help his community as best he could, family and friends say.

"He was a great tribute to the community," said longtime friend Vhoras 
Trosclair Jr., who knew Parra for about 60 years and spent time hunting and 
fishing with him.

"His famous saying was that it costs only 10 percent more to go first class," 
added Trosclair, noting that the saying extended to all aspects of Parra's 
life.

"He lived life to the fullest, and he did everything right in life."

Respectfully known as "Capt Parra," Parra was a spiritual man whose charity 
extended too many organizations, said his daughter, Patricia "Pat" Courteaux.

"He loved people, and he loved to give," said Courteaux, who added that Parra 
provided his family with stability and comfort. "He was my rock, my advisor, my 
friend. That's what I'm going to miss." 

Family and friends said Parra's public service included stays on the Lafourche 
Parish Council, as well as other local and state boards.

A longtime commissioner of the South Lafourche Levee District, Parra understood 
the necessity of constructing the existing hurricane protection system in South 
Lafourche, said Windell Curole, general manager of the levee district

Curole recalled Parra as a dedicated commissioner who was a strong advocate of 
the district's efforts to construct the Larose to Golden Meadow hurricane 
protection system during the project's formative years.

"He was a commissioner during the construction years when we were building a 
lot of levees and doing a lot of hard work," said Curole.

"He was always there and always interested, and he did a really good job of 
staying on top of what was going on."

A parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, Parra was also a 
member of the Holy Name Society and was a past grand knight of the Knights of 
Columbus 3150 in Cut Off.

He is survived by his children, Courteaux and Patrick "Pat" Parra, five 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florida "Flo" Adams Parra, and his 
parents, Felix and Celeste Savoie Parra.

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Hilda Harley

Hilda Marie Harley, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct 26, 2003.

Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in 
Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 
church with burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by three daughters. Angela Watkins of Aztec, New Mexico, Lucia 
Harley of Schriever, Sherrell Harley of Thibodaux; sons, Cyril and Gerard Harley 
of Thibodaux, Kenrian Harley of Houma, and Don Harley of Lafayette; sister, 
Guscelia Lawrence of Thibodaux; step sisters, Ruby Mae Scott, and Mattie Scott of 
Port Allen, Patricia Scott of Brusley, Barbara Scott Newman and Mary Scott 
Williams of Baton Rouge; stepbrothers, Alex, Milton, Calvin Scott, and Eddie 
Richardson of Brusley, Clarence Scott III of Baton Rouge, Clifford Scott of Port 
Allen, and Randy Scott of Scotlandville; 14 grandchildren, and two great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Lee Harley Jr.; parents, Clarence 
Sr. and Oleavia Scott, stepfather, Irvin Young; sons, Micheal Harley and Paul A. 
Harley; one daughter, Michelle Harley; stepbrother, Clarence Scott Jr., and one 
stepsister, Ida Scott Newman.

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Eston Luke

Eston "E A" "Slick" Asa Luke, 76, a native of Kinder and resident of Houma, 
died Oct 26, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in 
Houma. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home 
chapel.

He is survived by his wife, Marion Zeringue Luke of Houma; sons, Kevin Luke of 
Houma and Troy Luke of Picayune, Miss.; daughters, Gwen L. Shannon of 
Broussard, Lisa L. Beasley of Eufaula, Ala., Karen L Vest of Safety Harbor, 
Fla. and Kathy Luke Sobert of Tylertown, Miss.; brother, Lloyd Luke of Houma; 
sister, Elsie Asche of Houma; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Inez Cole Luke; brothers, 
Jack, Gilbert and Ernest Luke Jr.; and sisters, Lottie Chauvin, Betty Rae 
Hutchinson and Willa Mae Luke.

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Roy Walsh

Roy Joseph Walsh, 66, a resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 26, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral 
Home in New Orleans. A funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday in the 
funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Mausoleum.

He is survived by his daughters, Colleen Moreaux and her husband Brian and 
Marjorie "Margie" Gauthreaux and her husband David; grandchildren, Katie and 
William Moreaux; and one half sister and three half brothers.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Antonia 'Toni" Walsh; 
parents, Helen Keiffer Walsh Klein and Murray A. Walsh; and grandchildren, 
Kelsey, Laurel and Madeline Moreaux.

Memorial masses or donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred.

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Martile Billiot Sr.

Martile Billiot Sr., 72, a native of Larose and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, 
died at 4:20 p.m. Oct 28, 2003.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Samart 
Funeral Home in Houma religious will be 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial 
at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off.

He is survived by his son, Martile "Matt" Billiot Jr.; brothers, Edward and 
Edwin Billiot; and sisters, Victorine Billiot and Ada Dardar.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Chaisson Billiot; parents, Guilliam 
and Edna Mayfield Billiot; and sister, Victoria Verret.

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Junius Falgout

Junius Joseph Falgout, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, 
died at 5:11 a.m. Oct. 28, 2003.

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in 
Houma and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma.

A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.

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 companion, Laura Mae Solet and her children and 
grandchildren; his sons, James, Julius, Gary, Rodney and Michael Falgout; 
daughters, Barbara Gonzales, Mary Pierre, Julia, Betty and Sheila Falgout; 
brother, Roosevelt Falgout; sister, Mary Waren; 22 grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Billiot Falgout; parents, Joseph and 
Gertrude Thibodaux Falgout; and sons, Mark Falgout and Joseph Falgout.

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Eva Frickey

Eva Adams Frickey, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 
6:10 p.m. Oct 28, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Community 
Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche.

A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at 
Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd "L. J." and Dorcas 
Frickey and Richard Jr. and Rebecca Frickey; brothers, Harris Jr., Nicholas, 
Russell and Vincent Adams; sisters, Ethel Comardelle, Enola Guidry and Corine 
Girior; grandchildren, Brian Authement, Jessica, Joshua, Seth and Isaiah 
Frickey, and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "RJ." Frickey Sr.; parents, 
Harris Sr. and Florine Bergeron Adams; brothers, Douglas, Loveless and Edward 
Adams; and granddaughter, Tabitha Frickey.

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Charles Le Jeune Sr.

Charles J. Lejeune Sr., 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct 28, 
2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in 
Thibodaux and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, 
with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles J Jr. and Dinah Lejeune 
of Houma, Arthur D. and Debbie B. Lejeune of Schriever, Gregory P, and Patty 
Lejeune of Houma and Stephen L Lejeune and Theresa Johnson of Thibodaux; 
daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda Lejeune McIntire and John T. McIntire Jr. of 
Thibodaux, Julie Lejeune Thibodaux and fiance Troy Lanegrasse of Thibodaux; 
brother, James P. Lejeune of Corpus Christi, Texas; sisters, Joy Lejeune 
Bergeron of Luling and Judy Lejeune Kohoutek of Metairie; grandchildren, Brandy 
M., Brittany C. and Bridget L. Lejeune of Houma, John T. III and Jared M. 
McIntire and Destiny L Lejeune of Thibodaux and Arthur D. Lejeune of Schriever; 
and fiancee, Jeanne Luquette of Raceland.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette "Janice" Brown Lejeune; and 
parents, James A. and Leah Guidry Lejeune.

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Donald Naquin

Donald Lucien Naquin, 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died 
at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 2003.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church 
in Thibodaux.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Friday at the church, with 
burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his son, Jeremy Z. Naquin; brothers, Roy D. Naquin, Leo J. 
Naquin Sr. and Timothy Naquin Sr.; and sisters, Margaret Marney, Clair Benoit, 
Susan Breaux, Kathleen Greichgauer and Marilyn Tingle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sr. and Noemie Lagarde Naquin; 
daughter, Mary Naquin; and brother, Lester Naquin Jr.

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Louis Schober

Louis "Louie" Joseph Schober, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, 
died at 1:45 p.m. Oct 28, 2003.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in 
Houma.

Burial will be at St Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Weaver Schober; sons, Wilhelm "Wil" 
Schober of LaPlace and Eric Schober of Houma; daughters, Sharon Chatagnier, 
Margie Bourdier of Houma and Helen Schober Blanchard of Arlington; stepsons, 
Robert Wayne Kimball of Billings, Mont.; Thomas Kimball of Scott and Douglas 
Kimball of Dahzran, Saudi Arabia; stepdaughter, Lee Ann Kimball Forshag of Houma; 
nine grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three 
step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis John Schober of Chicago, Ill., and 
Camille Marie Michel Schober of Bayou Blue.

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Margaret Blaum

Margaret Plaisance Blaum, 50, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of 
Covington, died Oct. 30, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at St. Peter Catholic 
Church in Covington, with burial at Pinecrest Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Boris "Conrad" Blaum; daughters, Jesse Jane 
"J.J." and Connie Claire Blaum; stepdaughters, Barbara Lovas, Bonnie Dutruch and 
Heidi Bock; brothers, Huby Jr., Tommy, Phillip and Charles Plaisance; sister, 
Melissa P. Fanguy; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Huby Sr. and Aline Anselmi Plaisance.

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Troy Matherne

Troy Anthony Matherne, 32, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, 
died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 2003.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Billiot and Cynthia Matherne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lafery and Eviola Lee Matherne.

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Patricia Rollins

Patricia Ann Rollins, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 30, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Baptist Church in 
Schriever. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, 
with burial at the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Jerome Rollins of Houma and John A Rollins of 
Houston, Texas; daughter, Sharon Brewer of Houston; brothers, Tyrone and Valriece 
Rollins Jr., both of Houma and Charles Rollins of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 
sisters, Hallet Collins of Huntsville, Texas, Jacquelyn Soule and Doris Ball, both 
of New Orleans and Gale Morrison of Tallahassee, Fla; 10 grandchildren; and five 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Valriece Sr. and Alma Rollins Sr.; and 
brothers, Eric and Willie Rollins.

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Omie Autin

Omie Bowman Autin, 83, a native of Ellisville, Miss., and resident of Raceland, 
died at 4:14 a.m. Oct 31, 2003.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in 
the St. Charles Community.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, 
with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by her sons, Uric Andre Autin Jr. and his companion, Wanda 
LeBlanc, and Paul Anthony Autin and his wife, Lou Ann Autin; daughters, Etta Rae 
Acuna' and her husband, Gilbert; Marie Louise Melancon and her husband, Ralph; 
Betty Jane Mayet and her husband, Larry; and Doris Ann Autin and her companion, 
Carl Adams; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Uric Andre Autin Sr.; parents, M. T. 
Bowman and Etta Rae Armstrong Bowman; and one grandchild.

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Manford Cheatham

Manford Cheatham, 74, a native of Brewton, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Friday, Oct. 31, 2003.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at 
the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Lionell Barrie; three daughters, Marilyn Himel, 
Rebecca Cheatham and Dinah Chapman; seven grandchildren; and seven 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anges Veillon Cheatham; and his parents, 
Henry and Claudia Presley Cheatham.

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Inez Kennedy

Inez T. Oubre Kennedy, 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Vacherie, died 
Oct 31, 2003.

Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in 
Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 
the church, with burial at the church mausoleum.

She is survived by her sons, Howard and Charley Wilson and Tyrone Kennedy, all of 
Vacherie; daughters-in-law, Mattie Kennedy and Joyce Wilson; aunt and uncle, 
Audrey and Florian Oubre; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and 
numerous nieces, nephews and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Hermina Roussell Oubre.

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Mervin Sonnier

Mervin Sonnier, 41, a native of Basile and resident of Patterson', died Friday, 
Oct. 31, 2003.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Patterson, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rocklyn LeCompte Sonnier, of Patterson; three 
daughters, Natalyn Sonnier and Katelyn Sonnier, both of Patterson, and Danielle 
Carrier of Lafayette; one brother, Melvin Sonnier of Basile; five sisters, 
Geraldine Mouton of Carencro, Florence Guillory of Lake Charles, Catherine 
Sonnier of Lawtell, Tracy Richardson of Basile and Lieche Durousselle of 
Arnoudville; and his mother, Olia Fontenot Sonnier of Basile.

He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Sonnier.

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