Obituaries of FEBRUARY 2004 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: 17 Sep 2006 ********************************************** 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. ============================================================================ Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Deven Blake Deven Tylor Blake, 5 months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his parents, Shannon Benoit and Alven Blake Jr.; brother, Holden Bonvillian; grandparents, Ricky Benoit Sr., June and Jeffery LeBlanc and Alven Sr. and Ethel Blake; great-grandparents, Dorothy Caillouet, Robert Sr. and Lois Chenier Victor Caro and Roberta Rink. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Syvil Day, Norbert Rink and Charleston Benoit. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Horace Cortez Horace "Champ" Cortez, native and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Rome Cortez; son. Andy Cortez; daughter, Gwendolyn C. Becnel; brother, Anthony Cortez; sisters, Alida Dempester and Kathy Punch; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Septine and Odina Graofer Cortez Jr.; and son. Jerome Cortez, ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Darrell Dempster Jr. Darrell "DJ." Dempster Jr., 35, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 5:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. 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, Gina Landry Dempster, father, Darrell J. Dempster Sr.; son, Darrell "D" Dempster III; brother, Drake J. Dempster; and sisters, Brandy Loupe and Candida Molmer. He was preceded in death by his mother. Genevieve Thibodeaux Dempster. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Traci Duplantis Traci Duplantis, 21, a native and resident of Kraemer died at 10:47 p.m. Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 10 am Thursday at St Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Tony and Cindy Loupe Duplantis; sister, Amy Olivia Duplantis; grandparents, Margie Loupe and Hazel and Joe LeBoeuf; and great-grandmother, Olive Rome. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers; Ernest Duplantis Sr. and Michael John Loupe. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and served as a religious instructor at the church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Nell Matherne Nell Rita Bergeron Matherne, 77, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at St Louis Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Whitney Matherne of Houma; son, Maurice J. Matherne of Harvey; daughters, Suzanne Folse of Houma and Charmaine Matherne of Dulac; brother, Samuel P. Bergeron of Bayou Blue; sisters; Grace B. Porche, Jeanette A Bergeron, Estelle B. Bird and Elda B. Countess; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie W. and Laurentine Marcel Bergeron; brothers, Lucius G., Roy L, and Rene Bergeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Deborah Taylor Deborah Sue Taylor, 52, a native of Conroe, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, died Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Sam art Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by her companion of 23 years, Raymond J. Billiot; Sons, Billy, Linton Jr. and Delane Soley, Raymond and Gordon Taylor; daughters, Telosia, Mary, Jamica and Monique Taylor and Shantelle Griffin; brother, John E. Taylor; sisters, Betty Billiot, Elizabeth Hebert, Mary Ann Wilkerson and Brenda Jones; five stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; and 14 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward Taylor and Ethel May Stewart. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Thomas Usey Thomas "Tom" Paul Usey, 87, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 11p.m. Feb. 1, 2004, Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. 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 sons, Benny and Michael "Mike" Usey; daughters. Diana Usey Lottman and Anna Usey; and grandchildren, Kydd Lottman, Kristi, Blaise, Chad, Kelly and Devin Usey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Oncale Usey; parents, Marcel Sr. and Helen Pitre Usey; brothers, Henry, Marcel Jr. and Wilson Usey; sisters, Lucia Morvant, Ella Andras and Eula Bonvillain. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Samuel Westmoreland Samuel "Jamie" Westmoreland, 27, a native of Boaz, Ala, and resident of Kraemer, died Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St Lawrence Cemetery in Kraemer. He is survived by his parents, Larry W. Westmoreland and Shirley Joyce Brock; brother, Shannon Westmoreland; and sister, Jill Bome. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Corinne Williams Corinne Ann Boudreaux Williams,78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Frank H. Williams Sr.; sons, Frank III of Houston, Reuben, Kit and Stephen Williams, all of Houma; daughter, Mary K, Williams of Houma; sisters, Grace Savoie and Agnes Dunn of Sulphur; and eigh t grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Virginia Boudreaux; brother, Louis C. Boudreaux; and sister, Violet Sothem. She was a eucharistic minister, lecor, member of the bereavement group and a member of the Ladies Altar Society for St. Francis De Sales. She taught CCD for 20 years. Donations to Bayou Regions Hospice, 1340 W. Tunnel Blvd. Suite 310, Houma, LA 70360 are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. D. Wayne Borland D. Wayne Borland, 80, a native of Ruston and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Feb 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Schriever Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with a graveside service to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Maxine Tinker Borland; son, Jesse V. Borland; daughter, Juanita B. Robinson; aunt, Anne B. Smelley; sisters. Joyce B. Wright and Emma Lou B. Beard; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster Vicent and Minnie Zora Borland. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Culotta John Culotta, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his devoted grand-niece, Vicki H. Hebert; and seven nieces and nine nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel LeRay Culotta; parents, Salvadore and Rosaria Greco Culotta; brother, Joseph Culotta; and sisters, Grace and Annie Culotta. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Murphy D. Daigle Murphy D. Daigle, 84, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 12:35 a.m. Feb. 2, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 10 Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. He is survived by his wife, June L. Daigle; sons Dean P. and Alan P. Daigle; daughters Susan D. Plessala and Lee D. Thibodeaux; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Laurence Mire Daigle; brothers, Lubin and Samuel Daigle; sisters. Lorcna Toups. Rita Daigneault, Mallie Smith and Stella Dantin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leroy Martin Leroy "Paw-Paw" "Honey" "Paw Paw Leroy" "Uncle Roy" Martin, 73, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 4:57 p.m. Feb. 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A dismissal service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Pat Martin; son, Rev. Kevin Martin; daughters, Larita Nabors, Wanda Trosclair and Christine Kimball; daughter-in-law, Judy Martin; sons-in-law, Rev. Joel A Nabors and Rev. Kelly Kimball; brothers, Simon Morris Martin, E. J. Martin and Albert Martin Sr.; sisters, Libby Eschete, Wilma Guidroz and Jeanie Lois Frank; grandchildren, Kelly and Daron Shelton, Steven, Andrea and Kat Trosclair, Daniel and Brandy Nabors, Erica and Len Brown, Derek Martin, and Nathaniel and Paige Kimball; great-grandchildren, Koby Trosclair, Kennedy and Brodie Diane Shelton and Kameron Brown; and special friends, Virginia Darclar and Donald and Lois Crochet He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Eunice Martin; brother, Floyd Martin; sister, Ida Ruth Eschete; and granddaughter, Jennifer Diane Nabors. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Rivere Irene Causin Rivere, 87, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, died at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 2, 2004. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Itzy Blanchard and Audrey and Jerry Theriot of Paincourtville; son and daughter-in-law, Enaux Jr. and Mazie Mabile Rivere of Brusly St. Vincent; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enaux Rivere Sr.; parents, Wilson Causin and Lucy Marie Causin Guidry; brothers, Elphiege, Sidney and Edward Causin and Lester Guidry; sisters; Ester Dugar, Anna Mae, Rita and Lawnteen Causin; and an infant daughter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patsy Allemand Patsy A Allemand, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Allen Allemand; sons, Allen Jr. and Randy Allemand; daughters, Kelly Rousse and Julia Allemand; sisters, Rosemary Berthelot and Peggy Sue Bergeron; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Victor Gabriel Sr. and Julia Borne Boudreaux; and brother Victor Boudreaux Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Moise Vicknair Moise F. Vicknair, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Feb. 3, 2004. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux, He is survived by his wife, Elaine Naquin Vicknair, sons, Gregory, Dave and Daniel Vicknair: daughters, Mary "Beth" Fakier and Melanie Norris; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Josephine Callahan Vicknair; brothers, George, Joseph, Adam Jr. Ernest Sr., Andrew, Willie, Whitney, Daniel, Robert and Lester Vicknair; and sisters, Marie V. Bourg and Elma Vicknair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alvin Daigle Alvin John Daigle, 83, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 12:17 p.m. Feb. 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, James D. and Larry J. Daigle; daughter, Darlene D. Elliott; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Margaret King Daigle; parents, Willie "T-Will" and Eva Usie Daigle; brothers, Lawrence "Paco" and Wilson Daigle; sisters. Laura Daigle Robertson and Mary Daigle Rogers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eugene Dupre Jr. Eugene "Genie" Anthony Dupre Jr., 43, a native and resident Houma, died Feb. 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 10 a Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Eugene Sr. and Marie Hebert Dupre of Houma; brothers, Rickie, Billy and Teddy Dupre; and sisters, Bonnie Dupre Denton and Patty Dupre Maycaux. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Timmy Dupre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Judith Foret Judith Gaubert Foret, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, Wilson Foret; daughters, Catherine Adams Robichaux and Betty Galliano; brother, Eugene Gaubert; sister, Lillian Guillot; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; six great-grandchildren; and three step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy P. Foret; parents, Frank and Urslia Ledet Foret; son. John Foret; brother, Theogene Gaubert; sister, Lucille Gaubert and one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Henry Campbell Henry "Bay-Be" "Cam" Campbell Sr., 60, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 31,2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews. · He is survived by his wife, Cordeal Campbell of Thibodaux; children, Henry Jr. and Ayana Teresa Campbell, both of Thibodaux; stepchildren, Casey, Amanda, Terence and Kirsten Brooks, Cordeal Spotts and Sky Hutchinson, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Charlie Campbell of Thibodaux, William Campbell of Larose, Dwight Campbell of New Orleans, Willie Campbell of Baton Rouge and Freddie King of Cleveland; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Campbell and Evetta Williams; and brother, Ricky Campbell. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eora Verdin Eora Ann Lapeyrouse Verdin, 66, a native and resident of Houmaa, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Elvis Verdin; one brother, Jimmy Lapeyrouse; one sister, Marcia Guidry and husband, Jimmy; five children; several grandchildren; and one adopted grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Adele Dugas Lapeyrouse; one brother, Junior Lapeyrouse; her grandparents, James and Emma Lecompte Dugas; one sister, Margaret Lapeyrouse Theriot; and one child. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. J'Aniyya Collins J'aniyya My'Kayh Collins, 4 1/2 months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 1,2004. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church Thibodaux with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother Denisha M. Hamilton of Thibodaux; grandparents, Janet W. Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Khyma Collins and Walter Collins Jr.; great- grandparents. Liska Wagner, Edna Collins and Barbara Burk. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents; Isiah Wagner Sr., Henry Bias, Elton Burk and Walter Collins Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shedrick Joseph Shedrick "Studie" Joseph, 47, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of New Orleans, died Feb. 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Rock Zion Baptist Church in Addis. 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, Shaffer Joseph; mother and stepfather, Estoria M. Joseph and Lloyd Williams of Donaldsonville; father and stepmother, George Jr. and Jeanette Joseph of New Orleans; brothers, the Rev. Cornell Joseph of Belle Rose, George Joseph Jr. of Baton Rouge, Gregory and Darnell Joseph, both of Donaldsonville and Lashawn Joseph of Salt Lake City. Utah; stepsister, Sandra Coleman of Underwood, Texas; stepbrother, Aivin Coleman of New Orleans; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leander Benoit Leander "Lee" Joseph Benoit, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 9:45 p.m. Feb. 3, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Milhoan; and niece, Josette and husband Jim Hurley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Joseph and Daisy Gilford Benoit; and brother, Wilton Benoit Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Carl Gober Carl B. Gober, 89, a native of Arkansas, former resident of Houma and a resident of Alexandria, died at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4,2004. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at St. Bridget Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Larry and Carl Gober Jr., Albert and Mike Garibot. Joe and Louis Lambas; daughters, Shirley Sanderfer, Carlene Branch, Nellie Tyler, Regina Shafer and Pat Babin; brother, Willard Gober; 18 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Garibot; parents, Jasper and Nellie Bradshaw Gober, sons, Don Gober and Gilbert Lambas; daughters, Marie LeBoeuf, Ann Hellman and Lacy Cruse; and brother, Flynn Gernigan. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Charles Burson Sr. Charles Andre' Burson Sr., "CB",57, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 5,2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Davis Burson of Houma; his father, E.B.Burson of Minnesota; his step-mother, Alyce Burson of Minnesota; one son. Charles "Boo" Andre Burson Jr. and wife, Laurie, of Houma; one daughter, Kelly Burson of Houma; two sisters. Maria B. Allemand and husband, Norman, of Houma and Rhoda M. Bunion of Merrilville,Ind.; one grandchild; and four stepsisters. He was preceded in death by his mother Una R. Burson; and two brothers, Errol Burson and Brent Burson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earl Boudreaux III Earl "Buddy" Boudreaux III, 48, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 5,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. 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 mother and stepfather, Greta Pellegrin Fryou and Edward Fryou Sr. of Bourg; daughter and son-in-law, Jayme Lea and Sam Pruitt of Thibodaux; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Jill Fryou and Edward Jr. and Annette Fryou, all of Montegut; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Ted Waggoner of Montegut; nieces, Katie and Kelly Fryou; nephew, Kyron Trosclair; and former wife, Mary Frances Domangue of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Joseph Boudreaux Jr.; paternal grandparents, Earl Joseph Sr. and Felecia Guidry Boudreaux; and maternal grandparents. Nollie Joseph and Flossie Robichaux Pellegrin ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Wilbert Dean Wilbert Antoine Dean, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Dulac, died at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his mother, Marie Billiot Dean; three sons, Glynn and wife. Wanda, Wilbert Jr. and wife, Roslyn, and Quentin Dean; three daughters, Dena Foret and husband Richard, and Roslyn and Amber Dean; two brothers, Joe and Ross Dean; two half-brothers, Ivy and Morris Dean; one sister, Rose Pierre; two half- sisters, Willa Verdin and Annie Mae Gregoire; seven grandchildren; and one step- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence J. Dean; one brother, Albert Dean; and one sister, Marie Falgout. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vincent Kiff Vincent "Yin" Kiff, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:54 a.m. Feb. 5,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Danos Kiff; sons, Jackie and Hank Kiff; daughters, Anita Rodriguez and Tonya Lasseigne; brothers, Melvin "Peta" Kiff; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odalie and Louisa Gisclair Kiff; daughter, Wanda Guidry; brothers; Murphy and Early Kiff; sister, Anna Belle Diaz; and grandson Murphy Kiff. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lanny Foret Lanny James Foret, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 6:55 am. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral lime today at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Daria Merritt Foret of Bourg; one son, Jeramie J. Foret of Bourg; one daughter, Lisa Foret Billiot and husband, Laurence of Bourg; two brothers, Reggie Foret, of Bourg and Henry Foret of Metairie; two sisters, Betty Foret Dupre and Annabelle Foret Trosclair of Bourg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beldon Foret and Emsy Price Foret; and his grandparents, Wiltz Foret and Ella Porche Foret. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vito Larocca Vito J. Larocca. 79, a native of Detroit, and resident of Houma, died Feb. 6, 2004. He will be cremated and his ashes scattered at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Ginny L Larocca; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Kathy Kagel of Kenner, Ron and Pamela Maxwell of Corpus Christi, Texas, Ken and Cheri Fogarty of Hawaii; daughters and son-in-law, Madelein Klester of San Bernadino, Calif and Gerrie and Dave Houchens of Highland, Calif; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandcliildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Girolana Oddo. He served in the 101st Airborne in World War II. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Evangeline Duchow Evangeline Brue Duchow, 83, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 6, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. A burial of the dead service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, David Duchow, daughter, Jean Solomond, M.D.; brother, James Brue; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reinhardt Duchow; parents, Henry and Ida Retrum Brue; and brothers, Wilson and Halvor "Bud" Brue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Tresa Gisclair Tresa Ann Gisclair, 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Galliano died at 7:32 p.m. Feb. 6, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Theresa Plaisance; sons, Alton Sassoni, Kavy Cheramie and Joshua Gisclair; daughters, Theress Platt, Kajun Alemany,Jenni Rebecca Gisclair and Josezette Robinson; brother Dallas Gisclair Sr.; sister. Genesis Ballard; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Norbert Gisclair Sr.; and brother, Norbert Gisclair Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Charles Smith Charles Gwen "Smitty" Smith, 71, a native of Gilmer, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Feb. 6, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Kim and wife, Roxanne Smith, and Kelly and wife Jennifer Smith; and grandchildren, Ashleigh and Joshua Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Lee Caro Smith; parents, Wilbert and Nellie Joiner Smith; brothers Raymond, Bennet and Wilhe L Smith; sisters, Lucy Mae Smith, Emma Lee Davis and Evelyn Steelman. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shereld Bourg Shereld J,. Bourg, 74, a native of Franklin and resident of Larose, died at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 7, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita B. Bourg; sons, Mike, Steve and Sid Bourg; daughters, Kim Louviere and Robin B. Callais; son-in-law, Keith Louviere and Jon Callais; daughter-in-law, Celeste Bourg; brother, Julius Bourg; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Adele R. Bourg; and brother, Lawrence Bourg Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Wilbert Coupel Wilbert J. "Willie" Coupel, 68, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Galliano, died at 11:05 a.m. Feb. 7, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby Coupel, Mark and Debra Duet Coupel; daughters and sons-in law, Mary and Delton Demere and Liz and Ernie Meyers; brother, Leslie Coupel; sisters and brother-in-law, Amy and Alfred Diez and Edith Robillard; and grandchildren, Shonnie Richardson, Nicholas Demere, Kelley and Adrian Coupel and Erik and Melissa Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Armance Blanchard Coupel; and brother, Raymond Coupel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Landry Sr. Joseph Clarence Landry Sr., 83, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:18 p.m. Feb. 7, 2004. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart of Jesus in New Iberia. He is survived by his sons, Robert Allen, Joseph C. "Guy" Landry Jr.; daughter, Lenez Landry Bourque; aunts, Rita Wormser and Ruby Rinker; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Pesson Landry; parents Clarence and Lena Lemaire Landry; and brother, Allen Landry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Berwick Fonseca Berwick "The Fonz" Fonseca, 61, a native of Gheens and resident of Gibson, died Feb. 7, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A dismissal service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Porche Fonseca; sons. Berwick Fonseca Jr., Keith and Kory Lovell; daughter, Jennifer Pitre; brothers, J.P., Kermit and Levery Fonseca; sister, Mary Tullis; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Victoria Knoblock Fonseca; brothers, Douglas, Ernest and Cyrus Fonseca. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Julius Kieff Sr. Julius Joseph Kieff Sr., 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Feb. 7, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to noon today at Samart Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at noon today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac. He is survived by his stepmother, Eldora Kieff; sons, Julius Jr. and David Kieff; daughters, Cindy Price, Lori Francis and Jennifer Gregoire; sisters, Gertrude Scott and Mary Brown; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lirette Kieff; parents, Davidson and Enola Chauvin Kieff; and sister, Verna Kieff. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Terry Ledet Jr. Terry "Boo-Boo" J. Ledet Jr., 28, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb 8, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his mother, Susan Billiot; father, Terry Ledet Sr.; grandmother, Barbara Trahan Barton; grandfather, Charles Ray Ledet; great- grandmothers, Inez B. Trahan and Necia Lecompte; step grandfather Gene Barton; brother, Steven "Teddy Bear" Ledet; stepbrother, Chris Ledet and sister, Courtney Ledet. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence Bergeron; grandmother, Janette Belanger Ledet and great-grandfathers, Clancy Bergeron and Randolph Trahan. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vera Misisco Vera Rose Misisco, 97, a native of New York City and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 7, 2004. Visitation be from noon to 1 p.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Flushing, N.Y. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Misisco; parents, Vincent and Giulia Volpe Chiani; brothers, Steve Barrie Chiani and Alfred Chiani; and sisters, Anna Fusco, Bessie Fazzio, Margaret DeCanio Gricco, Rose Buccheri, Gilda Durieux and Rita Zamojcin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. David Pennison David Pennison. 42, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died Feb. 8, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Anne Carol Pennison; grandmother, Mildred Billiot; brother, Lane Pennison; and sisters, Beth Pennison and Sherrie Hirtle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Mable Baye and Talbot Pennison; and brother, Jimmy Pennison Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lois Walker Lois Toups Walker, 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:30 a.m. Feb. 8, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Walker and Conrad "Nickie" Perrillioux and Dawn Walker; brothers, Donovan, Cleary, Tommy, Kerncy. Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy, Sandy and Lane Toups; and sisters, Dolores T. Foreman, Brenda T. Martinez, Connie T. Matherne, Shillie T. Sampey and Cathy T. Durio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Walker; parents, Thomas Toups and Emily Ardoin; brother, Alvin Toups; sister, Wanda Toups; and aunt Ethel "Nanfee" Toups. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Adam LaCoste Adam "Addie" LaCoste, 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 2004. Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. today and 8 a. to 1p.m. Thursday at Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Junius "Noonie", Julius "Sammy" and David LaCoste; daughters, Rita Champagne, Dita DeHart, Ruth LeBlanc; 38 grandchildren; 93 great-grandchildren; and 67 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna DeHart LaCoste; parents, Emanuel and Melanie Lovell LaCoste; daughter, Ouida Lirette; grandson, Charles "Buddy" Lirette; an infant granddaughter; great-grandchildren. Aron Chauvin and Nathaniel DeHart; brothers, Manuel, Ray and Godfrey LaCoste; and sisters, Catherine L DeHart, Ella L Dupre, Aurilla DeHart and Gertrude LaCoste. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Felix Curole Felix N. Curole, 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Feb. 9,2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, Anna Callais Curole; sons, David, Wayne, Michael and Buddy Curole; daughter, Mary Gisclair; sisters, Sally Champagne, Helen and Nellie Curole; grandchildren, John Gisclair Jr., Kristy Bruce, Davery Curole, Tabitha Ledet and Hurt Curole; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Elesia Terrebonne Curole; and sister, Mary Louise Curole. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Harold Lafont Harold J. Lafont, 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9:15 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. He is survived by his wife, Carol Gisclair Lafont; mother, Anna Mae Cheramie Lafont; daughters and son-in-law, Grace Lafont and Tracy and Renia Danos; brother, Ricky Lafont Sr.; and favorite pet. Little Girl. He was preceded in death by his father, Edless Lafont; grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie; and Mr. and Mrs. Loveless Lafont. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Rainey Sr. Joseph Rainey Sr., 63, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Feb. 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea L Rainey of Paincourtville; daughters. Ann R. Lawless of Paincourtville and Giselle R Casaino of Baton Rouge; sons, Joseph and Mario Rainey of Belle Rose, Patrick Rainey of Baton Rouge and Dwayne Rainey of Paincourtville; brothers, Thomas Jr., Roland and Rob ert Rainey, all of Donaldsonville and Harold Rainey of Paincourtville; sisters, Shirley. Mary, Alice and Debra Rainey, all of Paincourtville, Rose Coleman, Dorothy Roussell and Albertine Rainey of New Orleans, Thelma Rainey of Labadieville and Dianne Daigle of Morgan City; and 22 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Florence Jacobs Rainey; brother, Raymond Rainey; and granddaughter, Monique Rainey. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Russell Arcement Russell E. Arcement, 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2:15 a.m. Feb. 10,2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Russell Jr., Richard P., Bruce J., Warren J., Wayne A. and Wade J. Arcement; daughters, Kay Smith, Mary Nell Vulallier and Dot Guidry; brothers, Roland and Wilbur Arcement; sister, Katherine Arceneaux; 23 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; Nellie B. Arcement; parents, Etienne and Catherine M. Arcement; brothers, Guy and Clarence Arcement; sister, Mildred Klinc; and granddaughter, Michelle Arcement. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Yvonne Guillot Yvonne Bonvillian Guillot, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb.10, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Harry Guillot; sons, Larry, Willie, Herbert and Leonard Guillot; daughters, Freida Hernandez and Barbara Cancienne; sister, Genevieve Matherne; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Louise Melancon Bonvillian; and sister, Doris Ordoyne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jules Authement Jules Joseph Authement, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Feb. 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Hillcrest Memorial in Baker. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Thibodeaux Authement; sons and daughters- in-law, Donald and Julie Authement and Raymond and Sandra Authement; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Joe Bonadona of Baton Rouge; brothers, Warren Authement of Thibodaux and Elmo Authement of Lafayette; grandchildren and their spouses, Craig and Karen Authement of Lockport, Chris and Buffy Bonadona of Zachary, Andrea and Keith Lirette of Houma and Kevin and Brook Bonadona of Baton Rouge; great-grandchildren, Fallon and Sabrina Authement of Lockport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Oscar and Eliska LeFort Authement; brother, Sidney Authement; sisters, Olga Pierce. Irene Crowder, Norma Brock and Hilda Authement. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Isabelle Gisclair Isabelle Adams Gisclair, 93, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano. died at 4 a.m. Feb. 11,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gaiiiano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Herbert and Roland Gisclair; daughters, Betty Duet and Nage Galjour; brother, Hayes Adams; sisters, Earline Collins, Rita LeCompte, Jane Martin and Irene Fayette; 20 grandchildren; 29 great- grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Gisclair, Sr.; parents, Abel and Neige Pitre Adams; son, Adam Ted Gisclair Jr.; brothers, Abel Mike Adams Jr., Clarence Cye and Henry Adams, sisters, Leontine Callais and Thelma Exposito; two great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Gary Galjour Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marie Toups Marie Eve Knobloch Toups, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Clarence and Lany Toups; daughters, Ruth Crappell, Faye Martin, Marilyn Dugas, Merlyn Aucoin and Judy Rothwell; sisters, Mabel Martinolich and Leona Babin; 23 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Roy Joseph Toups; parents, Lufroid and Marie Gilfour Knobloch; son, Glenn Paul Toups; brothers, Lufroid Jr., Roland John, Lawrence "Bay,", Francis, Adam, Clarence and Leon Knobloch. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dorothea Huppenbauer Dorothea Lydia Dees Huppenbauer, a native of New York City and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Feb. 12, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with a graveside service at noon Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by her daughters, Lydia Fidler of Houma and Frances Harris; son-in-law, Gary Fidler of Houma; and grandson, Wayne Gildea of Houston. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mark Johnson Mark Nicholas Velty Johnson, 29, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Boulder, Colo., died Nov. 28, 2003. He is survived by his parents, Paxton Emile and Jaqueline Breaux Johnson of Nederland, Colo.; brothers, Paxton Emile II, of Lafayette, Colo., Michael Gerard of Tampa, Fla., Daniel James of Redding, Calif, Edward Pio of Houma, Paul Fratesco Joseph of Thibodaux and Charles Chester of Jacksonville, N.C.; sisters, Mary Grace Dalton of Lafayette, Colo.,Virginia Maria Johnson of Tampa and Germaine Marie Tillotson of Savannah, Ga.; sisters-in-laws, Lauren Johnson of Broomfield, Colo., Cathy Johnson of Redding, Calif., Denise Johnson of Houma. Alison Johnson of Jacksonville; brothers-in-law, Timothy Dalton of Lafayette, Colo. and Scott Tillotson of Savannah. Ga.; 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother. John Christopher Johnson of Boulder; and grandparents, Velma Begnaud and Velty Breaux and Theresa and Emile Johnson, all of Lafayette. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alfred Lambert Alfred Lee Lambert 81, a native of Acy and resident of Gonzales, died at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 8,2004. A religious service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Welsh Funeral Home in Gonzales, with burial at Baywood Community Cemetery in Baywood. He is survived by his daughters. Sandra May Lambert of Gonzales and Jane Lambert Rodrigue of Thibodaux; sister, Julia Hebert of St. Amant; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Leontine Carpenter Lambert; sisters. Effie Snyder and Pauline Evans; and brothers, Baptiste and Glynn Lambert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patricia North Patricia Thompson North, 33, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died Feb. 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Evening Star Baptist Cemetery, in Napoleonville. She is survived by her parents, the Rev. Junius and Ruby Thompson, children, Jeree. Trevin. Desha, Clarence Jr. and Clarencenika; brothers, Gerald and Terrance Thompson; and sister, Belinda Thompson. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Dorsey Williams; grandfather, Thomas Williams; aunts, Mary L and Florida M. Preston; and great-grandparents, Louis and Dora Witcher. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Te'Veannte' Phillips Te'Veannte' H. Phillips, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3a.m. Feb. 12,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Natasha Price; father, Havann Phillips, both of Thibodaux; brother, Havannte Phillips of Thibodaux; grandparents, Sidney Jr. and Dianne Price, Huey Jr. and Debra Phillips, all of Thibodaux; great-grandparents, Louise Hamilton, Eva Broussard, Louis Sr. and Carrie Woods of Thibodaux and Sidney Sr. and Myrtle Price of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Beatrice Tyler, Joseph Hamilton Sr. and Junious Waller. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Billiot Mildred B, Billiot, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Bois, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 12, 2004. Visitation 10 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Bourg Baptist Church in Bourg. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bourg Baptist Church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her sons, Alcee Jr., Willie, Robin, Douglas Sr., Danny Sr., Davy Sr. and Donald Billiot; daughters; Elsie Billiot, Rena Cushing. Louann Verdin, Lori Dehart and Susan Dominique; brothers, Mansey, Felton, Antoine and Herbert Billiot; sisters, Rose Cormier, Frances Bergeron and Olivia Adams; 41 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcee Billiot Sr.; parents, Colbert and Melanie Fitch Billiot; sons. Dean and Rusty Billiot; daughter, Melissa Billiot brothers, Leander and Leonard Billiot; sister, Mable Mobley; three grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Walton LeCompte Walton Joseph LeCompte, 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 p.m. Feb. 13,2004. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home inHouma, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Genese Pinel LeCompte of Chauvin; son, Dale LeCompte; daughters; Shirley L. Blanchard of Chauvin and Sylvia LeCompte of Metairie; brother, Willard LeCompte of Pointe-aux-Chene; sister; Alida LeCompte of Houma; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel L. LeCompte; parents. Clifford and Lillian Lapeyrouse LeCompte; brother, Druis LeCompte; and sisters; Theresa L LeBouef and Hilda L Trahan. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rustina Creager Rustina "Rusty" Creager, 55, a native of Gary, Ind., and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Ronald K. Creager; daughters,Tammy Jo Creager, Kimberly Lynn Strother and Rhonda Ann Creager, brothers, James and Ronald Toland; sisters, Donna Rauscher, Teri Cifalia, Marilyn Denning, Beverly Mulvaney and Bobbie Jones; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Maxine Deering Toland; and brother, Timothy Toland. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Amie Akerman Amie L Crabtree Akerman, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Feb. 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi. She is survived by her son, Raymond Joseph Akerman Sr. of Harvey; daughters, Katrina J. Akerman Spera of Thibodaux and Paula J. Akerman Falterman of Marrero; brothers, Amos "Pat" and Phillip Crabtree of Houma; sister, Linda Crabtree Melinie of LaPlace; stepbrother, Gordie Smith Jr. of Magnolia Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Henry Akerman; parents, William Amos and Hilda S. Crabtree Smith; stepfather, Gordie Smith Sr.; brothers, William "Bill" Sr. and Charles D. Crabtree Sr.; and sisters, Juanita Crabtree Matherne, Hilda Marie Crabtree Ledet and Sylvia Crabtree Tilt. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Victor Bilello Victor A. Bilello, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday; St. Joseph Co-cathedral Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Rufamay Doiron Bilello; son and daughter-in-law, Lindy J. and Suncha Guillot; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie B. and David Tabor; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Mary San Angelo Bilello; brothers, Vincent, Phillip, Anthony, Angelo, Joseph, Carlo and Michael Bilello; and sisters, Nora Faucheaux and Josephine Gros. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Whitney LeBouef Whitney Joseph LeBouef, native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Feb. 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 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 Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his son, Clifford LeBouef; stepsons, Arron and Easton Brunet; daughter, Penny Bernadette LeBouef; stepdaughter, Marie Stokes; brothers, Warren and Wilman LeBouef; sisters, Nora Sapia, Mary Ann Authement and Edna Hebert; eight grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Lillian Marie Bourg LeBouef; parents, Alex and Clothilde Bourgeois LeBouef; stepsons, Harry and Alvin Brunet; brother, Wallace LeBouef; and sister, Aline Melancon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Velma Boudreaux Velma Mary Boudreaux, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:11 a.m. Feb. 14, 2004 Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Chris Hebert Sr. and David Songe Sr.; brother, Anthony R. Boudreaux; sisters, Elerey Falgout, Beulah Hebert and Vienna Belanger; five grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bruce Songe; parents, Evest and Rosanna Price Boudreaux; and brother Nolton Boudreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michael Peters Dr. Michael "Mick" Harris Peters, 60, a native of Joliet, Ill., and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 14,200 4. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Houma with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Jane Wright Peters; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark Harris Peters and Dr. Michelle Renee Simon; and grandchildren, Benjamin Harris Peters, Michael Kenneth Peters, Thomas Paul Peters and Caroline Mary Peters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Harris Peters and Betty Cooley Peters; and brother, Thomas Mark Peters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Shirley Plaisance Shirley Rogers Plaisance, 76, a batuve if Karise abd resudebt if Cyt Iff, died at 4:42 p.m. Feb. 14, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Davis P. Plaisance; son, Charles P. Plaisance; daughter, Paula P. Guidry; brother, Nolan Rogers; sisters, Rose R. Cheramie, Ruth R. Eymard, Mabel R. Loflin and Geraldine R. Mayeur; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edar and Lydia L. Rogers; son, Gary Gisclair Sr.; brothers, Cleveland and Early Rogers; and sister, Carrie R. Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Stone John Paul Stone, 21, a native and resident of Luling, died Feb. 14, 2004. Visitation will be 3 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Mount Airy Cemetery in Boutte. He is survived by his father, Fred J. Stone; mother Susan I. Stone; stepfather, William R. Vernor; grandparents, Raymond and Anna Picket and Paul J. Stone; great-grandmother, Sarah Clewis; sisters, Barbie and Jamie Stone. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jade Thomas Jade Thomas, 9, a native of Grants, N.M., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Feb. 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday 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, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum. She is survived by her parents, James Thomas Sr. and Lucille Turcotte Landry; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Elaine Turcotte; brothers, James Jr., Cory and Jacob Thomas and Shad Landry; and sisters, Jaimie Thomas, Krystal, Chelsea and Lexie Landry. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Alton and Christine Thomas. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Juanita Duet Juanita Gonzales Duet, 83, a native of Santa Fe, N.M., and resident of Ladadieville, died at 11:40 p.m. Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. 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 husband, Hugh Duet; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Marla Duet; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Lawrence Burt; brothers, Julio, Joe E. and Carment Gonzales; sisters, Irene Serna and Clara Salazar; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estanslao and Vicenta Garcia Gonzales; brother Joe D. Gonzales, and sisters, Corine G. Ortiz, Ramona Gonzales and Maria E. Duran. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Davis Duplantis Sr. Davis Duplantis Sr., 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial will be in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his former wife, Florence Breaux; a son George Davis Duplantis Jr.; daughters, Regina Duplantis and Donna Faye Smith; brothers, Roland Boudreaux, Lindy Duplantis and Roy Baudoin; sisters, Merril Naquin, Mercedes Perez, Juanita Crutchfield, Lois Scully, Jeanne Hebert, Julie Lee, Jackie Baudoin and Wilma; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius Duplantis and Eunice Baudoin; a son Johnny Paul Dauplantis; brothers, Aaron, Lucius Jr. and Johnny Duplantis; and a sister, Lenois Duplantis. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cleveland Gautreaux Sr. Cleveland Joseph Gautreaux Sr., 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the curch with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Johnny Gautreaux Jr.; daughters, Beverly Naquin, Patsy Ledet, Alice Levron and Judy Picou; sisters, Josephine Fonseca and Gertie Barrios; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandch ild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Bernard Gautreaux; parents, Emile and Amy Chaisson Gautreaux; brothers, Harry, Elfer, Louis and Eddie Gautreaux; sister, Bernice Vedros; and grandson, Chad Michael Levron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Charles Rivet Charles "Hoop" J. Rivet, 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial be celebrated at 10 Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marlene F. Rivet; son, Shawn Rivet; daughter, Hope Rivet; brothers, Bruce, Mike and Lynwood Rivet; sisters, Judy Adams, Kathleen Gravois, Patsy Baudier, Jean Blanchard and Linda Whitaker. He was preceded in death by his parents. Sylvere and Ethel Verret Rivet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Prince Woods Jr. Prince Woods Jr., 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Laberge of Santa Clarita, Calif; two grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Brooks Woods; son, Harold Woods; sister, Mamie Brooks; and brother, Frank Jones. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ezola Fazzio Ezola V. Fazzio, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Feb. 16,2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Tony and Ronald Fazzio; five sisters; and grandchildren; Beau, Celeste and Ami Fazzio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Carlo Fazzio; parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre; four brothers; and one sister. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Emily Gautier Emily Elizabeth Gautier, infant of Houma, died Feb. 16, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Ce metery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Michael Joseph Jr. and Rachel Ann Trahan Gautier of Houma; sisters, Destiny Jade and Hailey Michelle Gautier; grandparents, Glen and Catherine Pitre Trahan of Houma, Michael Sr. and Sheryl Pellegrin Gautier of Dulac; and great-grandparents, Wilbert and Virginia Darcey Trahan of Houma, Josephine Pellegrin and Cecile Gautier of Dulac. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joseph Obry and Yvonne Liner Pitre, Lawrence Felix Gautier, George Pellegrin; and step-grandmother, Betty Gautreaux Triche Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. May Martinez May Kraemer Martinez, 90, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 5 p.m. Feb. 16,2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. 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 daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Ray Wilson, Enola Folse, Tina and Curlis Benoit and Rita and Guy Hotard; sister, Jeanne Loupe; 11 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchilchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Martinez; parents, Ozan and Leah G. Kraemer; son, Wilford Martinez; brother, Yeansenn Kraemer, and sisters, Vivian Martinez, Mildred Rodrigue and Justine Rose. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernadette Prejean Bernadette B. Torres Prejean, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux died Feb. 16,2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Dolores Stevens, Betty Blanchard and Janet Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oneil J. Torres; second husband, Samuel Prejean; parents, Phillip and Evelyn Kramer Benoit; brothers, Emile, Ulysse, Isadore and Forris Benoit and an infant brother; sisters, Althea Callahan, Ulusia Durocher, Lconcia Landry and Modelia Benoit. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Anthony Robichaux Anthony J, Robichaux, 59, a native and resident of Raceland died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16,2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine C. Robichaux; mother, Lovenia F. Robichaux; sons, Jeffery P. Robichaux of Lockport, Jamie P. Robichaux, Devin M. Robichaux of Raceland and Tony Robichaux of Houma; daughter, Taylor Lynn Robichaux of Raceland; grandchildren, Brock, Julia, Tyler and Ashley Robichaux; and favorite pets, Little Tee Tee and Tiger. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Robichaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Bourgeois Irene Stejb Bourgeois, 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 9 p.m. Feb. 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her husband, Edward F. Bourgeois of Donaldsonville; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Jewel "Toby" Rodrigue Bourgeois of Gonzales and Raymond and Patricia Boudreaux Bourgeois of Napoleonville; brother, Sidney Steib ofWestwego; sisters, Lise Falgout, Pauline Perez and Lucille Steib, all of Westwego, and Margaret Naquin of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Lecta Bourgeois, Michael Bourgeois, Danielle Abadie, Julie Bourgeois, Celeste Gordon, Monique Hicks and Brad Bourgeois; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Emelia Rodrigue Steib; and brothers, Whitney, Julien, Firmin and Paul Steib. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Donald Naquin Sr. Donald Pierre Naquin Sr., 56, a native of Point-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17,2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Montegut Fire Station. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Vito Naquin of Montegut; mother, Delia Marie LeBouef Naquin of Montegut; sons, Donald P. Jr. and Dwight Naquin and Travis LeBouef; daughters, Cindy Matherne, Barbara Lyons, Donna Levron and Pamela Naquin; brothers, Gerald, Eugene Sr., Glenn, Jimmy, Floyd, Gary and Larry Naquin Sr.; sisters, Caroline Charpentier, Betty Authement and Maudry Plaisance; 19 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jean Usie "Pappy" Naquin; brothers, David, Houston and Horace Naquin; and sister, Emalie Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Amy Bell Amy Delahoussaye Bell, 79, a native of Delcambre and resident of Larose, died at 5:11 p.m. Feb. 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at Holy Family Cemetery Chapel in New Iberia. A religious service will be held at noon today at the chapel, with burial at the cemetery. She is survived by her son, Loney Bell; sisters, Edma "DeDe" Guillotte and Edita "Jo" LeBlanc; grandchildren, Lori B. Williams, Lonnie M. Bell and Lynn B. Boudoin; five great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Cleo and Eva Bourque Delahoussaye; brothers, Theo, Willie and Alexon Delahoussaye; and sister, Edith Darcy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Harold McGhee Harold "Ronnie" McGhee, 60, a native of Lake Charles and resident of New Iberia died at 1:25 a.m. Feb. 18, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at David Funeral Home in New Iberia. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Baptist Church in New Iberia. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Blackburn McGhee of New Iberia; mother, Mary Sue Wreyford McGhee of Thibodaux; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Linda McGhee and Ricky and Chanon McGhee; grandson, Myles McGhee of New Iberia; step-granddaughter, Heather Viator of New Iberia; sister and brother-in-law. Donna and Ronnie Ayo; brother, Gary McGhee of Thibodaux; mother-in-law, Edith Blackburn of Ball; and brother-in-law, Charlie Blackburn of Ball. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold "Mac" McGhee. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Delcambre, Ronnie Ayo, Glenn Taylor, Heather Viator, Myles McGhee, Joe Viator, Keith Price and Greg Fulcher. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alfred Jones Jr., Alfred "Trapper" Jones Jr., 56, a native of Vacherie and resident of Lockport, died Feb. 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Nikita and Andrea Jones of Larose and Shantrice Minor of Oklahoma; sons, Allen Jones of Larose and Matthew Jones of Oklahoma; mother, Rita Jones of Vacherie; brothers, Camel Jones of Houma, Brice Jones of Rowlett, Texas and Kenneth Jones of Vacherie; sisters, Clarise Oubre, Pamela Brown, Carla and Wendy Jones, all of Washington, D.C. and Adra Jones of Westweg o; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Jones Sr.; and sisters, Elaine Sutherland, Connie and Stephanie Jones. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sharon Thomas Sharon "Mull" Ross Thomas, 39, a native and resident of Napoleonvilie, died Feb. 12,2004. 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. She is survived by her parents, Calvin and Albertha M. Ross; husband, Alvin E. Thomas Sr.; sons. Alvin Jr. and Adam Thomas; daughters, Rhonda, Lashawn and Raven Thomas; sisters, Amada and Dianna Ross; brothers, Calvin Jr. and Telly Ross; grandfather, Robert Miller Sr.; devoted aunt, Yonne W. Miller; great- uncle, Herman Thomas; five brothers-in-law, and five sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Eva C. Miller and Enda Ross; grandfather, Wallace Ross; uncle, L.V. Miller her mother-in-law; and fnthcr-in-1nw. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Prince Woods Jr. Prince Woods Jr., 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville died Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Laberge of Santa Clarita, Calif.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Brooks Woods; son, Harold Woods; sister, Mamie Brooks; and brother, Frank Jones. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Early Every Early W. Every, 82, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux. Died Feb. 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. A religious service will be at held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at the Young Men Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She is survived by her daughter, Sadie Smith of Thibodaux; stepsons, Clifford Harris of Thibodaux and Anthony Every of Gray; sister, Georgia Jordan of Baton Rouge; brother, Cleveland White of California; eight grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Every; parents, John and Susie White; brothers, Jansen Williams, Ephan White, and Willie White; and sisters, Bertha Parker, Barbara White, and Lizzie Smart ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Luella Preston Luella James Preston, 57, a native of Plattenville and resident of Bertrandville, died Feb. 17, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville. A religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Claiborne Preston Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Laquanda E. Preston, Latoya and Otis Davis; a nephew she raised as her son, Keith James; sisters; Stella and Darlene James, Evelyn Watts, Edith Holloway, Loice Fredericks and Barbara Nelson; brothers, Melvin, Irvin, Larry, Alvin and Calvin James; stepsisters, Diane and Dinah Douglas; stepbrother, Keith Douglas; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felton and Hazel Smith James; brothers, Israel and Louis James. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hillary Fair Jr. Hillary "Dune" Fair Jr., 60, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Feb. 19,2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Davis Fair; sons, Bruce, Troy, Tyrone Sr. and Darwin Fair of Paincourtville; daughter, Dedra Scott of Gonzales, sisters, Melba Bougere of Labadieville, Alice Lewis of Bertrandville, Mary Ann Myles, Doris and Bernadine Fair, all of Trenton, N.J., and the Rev. Barbara Crayton of Gonzales; brothers, David Sr. and Robert Fair Sr. of Paincourtville; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hillary and Irene Fair Sr.; daughter, Sherdell Fair, and sister, and sister Dorothy Fair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernice Falgout Bernice Thibodeaux Falgout, no age given, a resident of Bridge City, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Bridge City. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Walter Falgout and wife, Coonie; one daughter, Ethel Baccus; five siblings, Everett, Melvin. Gerald and Eloise Thibodeaux. Diane Zeringue and Evelyn Blanchard; four grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Falgout; and three siblings, Herley and Raymond Thibodeaux and Elma Sauce. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Pearl Landry Pearl Marie Lapeyrouse Landry, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 a.m. Feb. 19, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy John and Cherie Avet Landry, Jeffrey J. Jr. and Laurie Landry and Gerald Paul Landry; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Bobby Dosser, Joy and Bruce Pitre and Suezon C. Landry; brothers, Williment and Enest "Red" Lapeyrouse; sisters, Eula Arcement, Rita Songe, Joyce Pertuit and Dorothy Mason; grandchildren, Kristin M. Ward, James E. Miles Jr., Michelle A Pitre, Melinda Sue Dosser Robin, Sara G. Landry Thoeny, Melissa A Dosser, Jason J. Landry, Jack A Landry and Kelly M. Landry; and great- grandchildren, Brandon J. Ward, Alisa F. Miles, Marshall D. Stiltner, Conner A. Landry, Julia E. Landry, Joshua E. Landry and Drake and Gauge Thoeny. She was preceded in death by her husband; Jeffrey J. Landry Sr.; parents, Enest Sr. and Alida Rock Lapeyrouse; and brothers, Wilson and Morris Lapeyrouse. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elsie Thibodeaux Elsie Griffin Faison Thibodeaux, 83, a native of Westwego and resident of Metairie, died Feb. 19, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Metairie. A religious service will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her children, Marilyn F. Wack, Vergie F. Petervary, Lois F. Stoltz and Robert, Ralph and C. Spencer Faison; 11 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Faison; second husband Pierre Thibodeaux; parents, Helen Vallee and Walter John Griffin; and siblings, Irene Turpin and Walter Griffin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Whitney Dufrene Whitney J. Dufrene, 90, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20,2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Donald Dufrene; five daughters, Jackie Prejean, Jeanette Mouney, Mary Sirgo, Loretta Matherne and Betty Foret; two brothers, Ernest Dufrene and Lester Dufrene; two sisters, Verly Reeves and Myrtle Hoffman; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Bernard Dufrene; his second wife, Alphonsine Trauth Dufrene; his third wife, Josephine Boudreaux Dufrene; his parents, Tousaint and Cecile Parks Dufrene; two brothers, Norris and Leonce Dufrene; and two sisters, Glaze Chauvin and MaeToups. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sitha Hartzog Sitha Thornhill Hartzog, 87, a native of Franklin County, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died Feb. 20, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Coteau Baptist Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her sons, Truman and Joe Hartzog; daughters, Jeannette Maddox, Linda Desmares and Bobbie Cheramie; half-brothers, Huey and R.W. Stephens; half-sisters, Julia Wilson and Gladys Farrah; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hartzog; parents, Celia Emfinger Stephens and Richard Stephens; brothers, Elvie and Bob Thornhill; half- brothers, Grady and J.W. Stephens; sisters, Essie Rushing and Essie Wactor; and step-sisters, Bertha Ezell and Eunice Raybourn. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Terri Kinsey Terri Lynn Kinsey, 44, a native of Muskogee, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20,2004. She is survived by her parents, Wesley and Ginger Pofahl Snow, son, David Ray Woodall; daughter, Christina Woodall; brothers, Donnie and Pete Kinsey; and sister, Susan Zimmerman. No funeral services are scheduled. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Reuben Torr Reuben H. Lynch Torr, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Friday, Feb 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Odette Torr Barrios and husband, Keith, of Houma and Coy Ann Garcille of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Amanda Elizabeth Garcille and Fiance', Steve Jackson, of Atlanta and Christopher Michael Coyle and wife, Amanda, of Cypress,Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Coyle of Cypress and Chloe Jackson of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Landry Lynch Torr; his parents, Reuben H. "Frank Lynch" Torr and Irby Bergeron Torr; and one sister, Nancy Torr Musso Vicknair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernard Ellender Bernard Phillip "Bonnie" Ellender, 80, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 21,2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Leo Ellender of Bourg; sisters, Elise Dee Labat of Montegut, Merill Lirette of Bourg and Alice Redmond of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Walker Ellender, parents, Paul Guy Ellender and Stella Lirette Ellender; and brother, Arthur "Tony" Ellender. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jonathan Orgeron Jonathan Isaac Orgeron. 22, a resident of Golden Meadow, died Feb. 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Linda W. Orgeron; son, Trey Orgeron; brothers and sister-in-law, Branden and Jill Orgeron and Aaron Orgeron; and grandmother, Annie Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jewell Wiggins, Nolas and Armina Duet Orgeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Verlie Guidry Verlie Rogers Guidry, 79, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 22, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Faith Baptist Church in Houma. There will be no burial, as her body was donated to Tulane University for research. She is survived by her sons, Barry Oliver Guidry of Houma and Gustave Claymille Guidry of Bayou Blue; daughters, Linda Ruth Triche of Dularge, Rose Jane Dinger, Nancy Marie Chaisson and Verlie Marguarite Folse, all of Houma; brothers. Roy and Jimmy Rogers; sisters, Velma Carroll of Alexandria and Virges Becnel of Vacherie; 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Oliver Guidry; parents, Claymille and Odtelia Bourgeois Rogers; daughters, Sadie Mae Triche and Kathleen Marie Guidry; and brother, Louis Rogers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Becnel Irene Folse Becnel, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:08 a.m. Feb. 23, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her husband, Glovelance Becnel Sr.; sons, Glovelance "Tunafish" and Benjamin Becnel; daughter, Jennefer Becnel Adams Dehart; sister, Rita Golvania; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heribert Sr. and Evelie Schexnayder Folse; brothers, Heribert Jr. and Westmore Folse; sisters, Eulalie Benoit, Francis Ockmand and Mary May Stein; and one great-granddaughter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Blanchard Irene B, Blanchard, 80, a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Guidry, Sue Moore and Peggy Davis; sons-in-law, O.J. Guidry, Carl Moore and Jody Davis; sister, Ella Mae Malmedal; half-sisters, Jeanne Blanchard, Mary B. Chiasson and Lenora B. Guidry; half- brothers, Carrol and Murphy Blanchard; granddaughter, Dr. Felicia L. Olivier; grandsons, Dwight Oliver, Lanny, Corey and Lindsey Davis and Raymond, Justin and Joseph Moore; and great-grand-daughter, Joy Morvant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Luke Blanchard; parents, Edward Sr. and Margaret Landry Blanchard; daughter, Judy Ann Blanchard; sisters, Maynita B. Foret and Margie B. Hebert; and half-brother, Edward J. Blanchard Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vivian Landry Vivian "Vie" Blanchard Landry, 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:30 a.m. Feb. 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Catholic Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marguerite and Homer St. Germain of Napoleonville; grand-daughter, Paula Saucier of Addis; grandson, Anthony St. Germain of Walker and his wife, Jane; and great-grandsons, Barrette Mabile and Ricky and Conrad Saucier of Addis, Mathew Taylor, John Paul and Mark St. G ermain of Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Bebe" Landry; parents, Audresse and Agnes Blanchard; brothers, Lawrence and Noah Blanchard; sisters, Lucile Delune, Joanne Blanchard, Ceciel Hebert, Bernedette Blanchard, Elsie David and Marie Callagen. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Madeline Najolia Madeline Parr Najolia, 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 23,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Najolia; parents, George and Zeo Bourgeois Parr, brothers, Abel, Jules, Dewey, Albert and Adam Parr; and sisters, Nezilda Parr, Bella Guidry, Amelia Richard, Nettie Theriot, Agnes Bailleaux, Leola Allemand, Lena Guidry, Lula Verrett and Emily Allemand. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Naquin Mildred Richard Naquin, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemeter in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Arthur Jr., Donald, Robert and Richard Naquin; daughters, Betty Dupont, Pam Peltier and Millie Naquin; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Buster" Naquin Sr.; parents, Lucien and Edna Bourgeois Richard; brothers, L.J. Jr., Roland, Camille and Edward Richard; and sisters, Alice and Edna Weimer and Judith Molaison. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lee Vidrine Lee Ray Vidrine, 68, a native of Reddell and resident of Labadieville, died Feb. 23, 2004. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Chapel, 2260 W. 21st Ave., in Covington. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at New Hope Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Virdlea Anthony Vidrine; sons, Anthony "Tony" and David Vidrine and James Sharp of Folsom; daughter, Jenny Rivet of Labadieville, Debra Sharp of Thibodaux, Nadine Oglesby of Covington and Vanessa Sharp of Pensacola; brother, Lionel Vidrine of New Iberia; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jodie Banas Jodie Smith Banas, 35, a native of Schriever and resident of Montverde, Fla., died Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward D. Banas Jr.; mother, Ananell Smith Bracy of Franklinton; stepfather, Michael Bracy; son, Kyle D. Banas of Montverde; daughter, Brittanie N. Banas of Montverde; brothers. Vione A. Smith of Vacherie and William Joseph Breland Jr., of Franklinton; and sister, Heather L. Smith of Tampa, Fla. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Claudia Bauland Claudia Clement Bauland, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Harold Bauland of Houma; son, Hal J. Bauland of Houma; daughter, Kay Bauland Samanie of Houma; brother, Renol Joseph Clement of Houma; sisters, Dorothy Clement, Marie C. Cenac and Marion C. Witt of Houma; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rene Joseph Sr. and Mable Malbrough Clement; and brothers, Warren Sr. and Alfred Clement. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hazel Dufrene Hazel Theriot Dufrene, 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation bwill be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial v celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, Sherman Dufrene; brothers, Leverence and Edward Theriot; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Dufrene; parents, Justy and Arena Vedros Theriot; sons, Robert and Wilbert Dufrene; daughter, Joy Dufrene Wyble; brothers. Eric, Cyrus and Landris Theriot; sister, Maxie Gaudet and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society in Gheens and was a cook at Holy Savior School for 32 years. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elda Champagne Elda "Maw Maw Champ" Champagne, 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:15 p.m.1 Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jeffery and Errol Cheramie of Larose; brothers, Gilbert, Alvin and Russell Gautreaux of Larose; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norris Cheramie; and second husband, A J. Champagne Sr,; son, Larry Noah Cheramie; brother, Ernest Gautreaux; and granddaughter, Ramona Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Janice Mandina Janice Naquin Terrebonne Mandina, 60, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Stevens Tcrrebonne Jr. of Vaiden, Miss., and Barry Terrebonne of Houma; daughters, Liz Terrebonne Raffray and Julie Terrebonne Brown of Houma; brother, Lawrence Naquin Jr. of Gheens; sisters, Velma Dufrene of Westwego Dolores Lewellen of Thibodaux and Shirley Bergeron of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stevens TerrebonneSr., parents, Lawrence Sr. and Olidia Dupre Naquin; brother, Allen Naquin; and sisters, Verlie Gautreaux and Eunice Blanchard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Lassere John "Johnny" Lassere, 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:13 a.m. Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. 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 sons, Curtis and Tracy Lassere; daughters, Vera Robertson, Elizabeth Borne, Gwendolyn Granier, Louanna Schexnayder, Sherrie Landry, Angle Lassere and Jill Tregre; brother, Norman Lassere; sisters, Isabelle Simon, Doris Jablonski and Lucette Hanlin; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Oubre Lassere; parents , John and Celina Lassere; son, Mickey Lassere; great-grandson, Austin Roberston; brothers, O'Neil, Frank, Numa, Gaspard and Lincoln Lassere; and sister, Oline Brazan. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eddie Orgeron Eddie P. Orgeron, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 1:23 p.m. Feb. 25, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to H a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Melva Pitre Orgeron; son, Peter Joseph Orgeron Sr.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justilian and Cesla Hymel Orgeron; son, Gillon Orgeron Sr.; brothers Mitch, Percy, Joseph and Dave Orgeron; sisters Bridgette Cheramie and Mae Collins. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patricia Johnson Patricia Johnson, 44, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Ponchatoula, died Feb. 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. ·aptist Church A religious service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by four sons; seven sisters; and nine brothers; and other relatives. . She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus Johnson and Irma Elphage. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Hillary Fair Jr. Hillary "Dune" Fair Jr., 60, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Feb. 19,2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dona Davis Fair, sons, Bruce, Troy, Tyrone Sr., and Darwin Fair of Paincourtville; daughter, Dedra Scott of Gonzales, sisters, Melba Bougere of Labadieville, Alice Lewis of Bertrandville, Mary Ann Myles, Doris and Bernadine Fair, all of Trenton, N.J., and the Rev. Barbara Crayton of Gonzales; brothers, David Sr. and Robert Fair Sr. of Paincourtville; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hillary and Irene Fair Sr.; daughter, Sherdell Fair, and sister, Dorothy Fair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Curtis Dixon Sr. Curtis "Wolf Dixon Sr., 62, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Feb. 20,2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He is survived by his sons, Curtis Jr. and Kenneth Dixon; daughters, Sharon and Detrelle Dixon; stepdaughters, Monicker and Danielle Jones of Donaldsonville and Myana Jones of Thibodaux; brothers, Charles Dixon and Epthen Parker; four grandchildren; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Michele Plaisance Dixon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lee Vidrine Lee Ray Vidrine, 68, a native of Reddell and resident of Labadieville, died Feb. 22,2004. A funeral service was held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Chapel in Covington, with burial at New Hope Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Virdlea Anthony Vidrine; sons, Anthony "Tony" and David Vidrine and James Sharp of Folsom; daughter, Jenny Rivet of Labadieville, Debra Sharp of Thibodaux, Nadine Oglesby of Covington and Vanessa Sharp of Pensacola; brother, Lionel Vidrine of New Iberia; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. EJ. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington was in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Blanchard Irene B. Blanchard, 80, a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Guidry, Sue Moore and Peggy Davis; sons-in-law, OJ. Guidry, Carl Moore and Jody Davis; sister, Ella Mae Malmedal; half-sisters, Jeanne Blanchard, Mary B. Chiasson and Lenora B. Guidry; half- brothers, Carrol and Murphy Blanchard; granddaughter, Dr. Felicia L Olivier; grandsons, Dwight Olivier, Lanny, Corey and Lindsey Davis and Raymond, Justin and Joseph Moore; and great-granddaughter, Joy Morvant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Luke Blanchard; parents, Edward Sr. and Margaret Landry Blanchard; stepmother, Carrie Hebert Blanchard; daughter, Judy Ann Blanchard; sisters, Maynita B. Foret and Margie B. Hebert and half-brother, Edward J. Blanchard Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elda Champagne Elda "Maw Maw Champ" Champagne, 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 24, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jeffery and Errol Cheramie of Larose; brothers, Gilbert, Alvin and Russell Gautreaux of Larose; sister, Helen B. Robinson; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Morris Cheramie: and second husband, AJ. Champagne Sr.; her mother and father, Leonise Plaisance Gautreaux and Noah Gautreaux; son.Larry Noah Cheramie; brother, Ernest Gautreaux; and granddaughter, Ramona Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Newchurch Mildred "Miss Mil" Marie Newchurch, 88, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 2:20 p.m. Feb. 25, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. 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 brother, Robert Newchurch Sr., of Paincourtville; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John G Sr. and Elda Comeaux Newchurch; brothers, Henry, Joseph Roy, John Jr. and Philip "Scrap" Newchurch; and sisters, May Dupuis and Valburge Newchurch. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Viola Giardina Viola Griffin Giardina, 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma died at 1:55 a.m. Feb. 26,2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, James A Giardina of Baton Rouge; brother, Sam Griffin; sisters, Lorina Prestenback, Joyce Puglise and Egnola Richoux; two grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ernestine Duet Griffin; brothers, Eric, Hubert and Anthony Griffin; and sister. Verda G. Guidry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Daniel Broussard Daniel "Danny" Broussard, 50, a native of Jeancrette and resident of M athews, died at 8:56 p.m. Feb. 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Chouest Broussard; three sons, Danny Broussard Jr. and Jesse and Danny Bergeron; two daughters, Denise B. Martin and Jessica B. Blouin; two brothers, Herbert and Audie Broussard and Vally B. McGinn; two sisters, Virginia B. Bourgeois and Peggy Falgout; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Agnes Broussard; and sister, Gertrude B. Dourgue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Josephine Comardelle Josephine Adams Comardelle, 83, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:25 p.m. Feb. 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Charles, Lawrence Jr., Thomas, Randy and Timothy Comardelle; daughters, Ethel Hotard and Peggy Matherne; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Yank" Comardelle Sr.; parents. Antoine Sr. and Josephine Matherne Adams; brothers, Adolph, Alfred, Antoine Sr., Lucien and Joseph Adams; and sisters, Angeline Clulee, Elvire and Estelle Comardelle. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rodney Benoit Sr. Rodney Joseph Benoit Sr., 65, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Helena Benoit; his mother, Louise Benoit; three sons, Rodney Benoit Jr., Richard Benoit and Kevin Benoit; one daughter, Crystal Perry; eight brothers, Authur, Jerry, Loyd, Autry, Adam, Fetter, Paul and Irvin; and eight sisters, Tessie, Sally, Marlin, Hazel, Virgie, Erma, Elma and Patricia; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Benoit Sr. and one brother, Vernon Benoit. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Alfred Mack Jr. Alfred "Dana" Mack Jr., 30, a native of Larose and resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nikki Marie Mack of Hattiesburg; his parents, Alfred Sr. and Yvonne Mack of Larose; one son, Kelsy Collins of Hattiesburg; one brother, Yul Mack of Larose; and two sisters, Tonia and Sheena Mack of Larose. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Muriel Sr., and Beatrice B. Mack. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Herbert Young Jr. Herbert Young Jr., 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died, Feb. 27, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by-his wife, Lillie V. Young of Thibodaux; sons, Lennie T. Herbert, and Kentrell D. Young, all of Thibodaux; daughters, Sheena Y. Brisco, Nanette Y. Jones, Rachel Davis, Hope Y. Verrett and Renee C. Young, all of Thibodaux, and Sherian Y. Sterling of Edgar; sisters, Marie Y. Campbell, Maxine Y. Robinson and Doris Y. Jackson, all of Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grand-child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erma and Herbert Young Sr.; and one sister, Gloria Young. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rufamay Bilello Rufamay Doiron Bilello, 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 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 son and daughter-in-law, Lindy J. and Suncha Guillot; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie B. and David Tabor; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor A. Bilello; and parents, Emile A. and Laura Gros Doiron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earline Bonvillain Earline Marie Agnes Bonvillain, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:50 p.m. Feb. 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum. She is survived by her curator, Peter P. Roger and his wife, Theresa; under- curator, Noland P. Roger Sr. and his wife, Ethel; half brother, Sidney Bonvillain Sr. and his wife, Mello; and half sister, Delta Savan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justillien and Marie LeKay Bonvillain; half brothers. Dudley, Clifton and Ritney Bonvillain; brothers, Golden, Fulton, Willis, Justillien Jr. and Russell Bonvillain; and sister, Mabel Bonvillian. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lola Caskey Lola Dawson Caskey, 59, a native of Georgia and resident of Houma died at 1 a.m. Feb. 28,2004. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with cremation to follow. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Caskey; son, Dana Wayne Caskey; daughters, Tanya M. Stanley and Shanna A. Caskey; brothers, Leslie and Artie Dawson; sister, Elaine; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Ann Dawson; and brother, Robert Dawson. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Della de la Bretonne Della Mary Bourg de la Bretonne, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m., Feb. 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 2p.m. today in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her son, John D. de la Bretonne; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence W. de la Bretonne Sr.; parents, Lawrence and Marie Madora Boudreaux Bourg; son Laurence "Larry" de la Bretonne Jr.; brothers, Roy and Raymond Bourg; and sone infant granddaughter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dale Scott Dale Jerome Scott, 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb.28, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ann Garner Scott of Kerrville, Texas; sons,Chris James of Laredo, Texas and Brian James of Kerrville; brothers, Sherry John Scott and Sandy P. Scott of Raceland; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr., and Oena Eschete Scott. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rosella Crescionie Rosella LeBoeuf Crescionie, 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux died at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 29, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10:30 a.m. W ednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Pearl Rogers and Bernice Taverz; a sister, Ruby Boudreaux; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcie Crescionie; parents, Basille and Octavia LeBlanc LeBoeuf; two great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; two brothers; and nine sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Thomas Dunbar Jr. Thomas John Dunbar Jr., 60, a native of Loredo, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 6:05 a.m. Feb. 29, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Alan Paul and Patrick Charles Dunbar, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr., and Norma Thibodaux Dunbar. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Phyllis Fabiano Phyllis Ann Fabiano, 51, a native of Empire and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:36 a.m. Feb. 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Marianna Elizabeth Bonney, Jeremiah Fletcher Bonney and Jessie Charles Bradt; fiance. Jerry W. Matt; father Junior A. Fabiano; brother, Jessie A. Fabiano; godchild, Jazlyn Plaisance; and step- grandchildren, Preston and Spencer Matt She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Mae Ledet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marjorie Horn Marjorie Watley Horn, 78, a native of Coldwater and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 29, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Funeral service information was not available. Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Leroy Jr. and Gladys Horn; daughters and son-in-law, Doris E. Horn and Patricia and Juan Booty; brothers, W.F. and Roy Watley; sisters, Tressi Orsborn, Elaine Weems and Pat Ray; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Horn Sr.; parents. John D. and Eula Wyatt Watley; a brother,Ray Watley; and an infant sister. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Prejean John M. Prejean, 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Feb 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Berthelot Prejean; mother, Levie Prejean; daughters, Gretchen and Lauren Prejean; brothers, Scuddy, David, Glen, Keith, Larry and Whitney Prejean Jr.; sisters, Faye Rochell, Margaret Benoit, Bernice Galiano and Karen Prejean. He was preceded in death by his father, Whitney "Me Me" Prejean Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jamie Lee Taylor Jamie Lee Taylor, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Charlotte, N.C., died at 6:15 a.m. Feb. 29,2004. The service will be private. She is survived by her husband, Scott Zeitler; father, Robert Taylor; sons, Max Staczak and Brandon Alexander; daughter, Samantha Staczak; sister, Sonia Maddox. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Dehavermann Taylor. ============================================================================