Obituaries of MARCH 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: 18 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. Barbara Sassoni Barbara Redden Dedon Sassoni, 62, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:10 p.m., March 1,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Linton Sassoni; mother, Jo Wade; sons, Walter, Randall and Jason Dedon; daughters, Patricia Roberts, Alice Martin and Carolyn Bouziga; brothers, Bud and Jean Redden; sisters, Nanette Guillot and Linda Sassoni; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, George Redden; and sister, Sandra Jo Redden. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Preston Barrios Preston Paul Barrios, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 p.m. March 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home 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, He is survived by his son, Julius P. Barrios; daughter, Brenda B. Roberts; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Stevens Barrios; parents, Joseph and Zeolide Barrios; brothers, Gillis, Louis, Willie, Raoul and Harry .Barrios; and sisters, Josephine Gross, Bertha Sevin, Henrietta Gauthreaux and Odette Duet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mildred Foret Mildred Delaune Foret, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:22 p.m. March 2,2004. Visitation will be 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 son, Carroll Foret and companion, Nobie; daughters and sons-in-law, Shiriey and Fred Gregoire and Deanna and Memphis Landry; brothers, Merlin and Johnny Delaune; sisters, Mabel Bailey, Lois Gros, Grace Gros and Ethel Hebert; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wildet "Pa-doo" Foret; parents. Sidney and Julienne Esteve Delaune; brothers, Morris, John "Junior", and Clement Delaune; and sister, Marcella Acosta. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Nora Robin Nora Toups Robin, 88, a native Cut Off and resident of Gretna, died March 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Contact Falgout Funeral Home at 532-5112 for funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Floyd and Danny Robin; daughters, Nellie McBride and Nora Danos; brother, Clovis Toups; nine grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Robin Sr.; parents, Appoiinaire Sr. and Mary Louise Melancon Toups; son, Norman Robin Jr.; grandson, Ryan Robin; brothers, Gustave. Octave. Appoiinaire "A.J." and Norbert Toups; sisters, Victoria T. Cheramie, Esperie T. Cheramie, Alphonsin T. Cheramie and Louise T. Vega. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Peggy Thibodaux Peggy Molaison Thibodaux, 71, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, died at 12:14 p.m. March 2, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Flanard "Frank" Thibodaux Sr; sons, Flanard "Spanky" A Jr. and Brett A Thibodaux; daughters, Joette T. Manninen, Cynthia "Cindy" T. Courville, Charlene T. Richard and Shelli T. Bergeron; brothers, Alvin and Arnold Molaison; sister, Fay Rita M. Thibodeaux; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Irma M. Molaison. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eugene Rodriguez Eugene Joseph Rodriguez, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died March 2, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Pitre Rodriguez; daughters and son-in-law, Gene R. and Hayes Badeaux and Rosalie Rodriguez Guidry, stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Mary Julia and Charles Terrebonne; stepsons and stepdaughters- in-law, Earl Joseph and Margaret Savoie and Calvin Luke and Mary Picou; half- sister, Joyce Breaux LeBouef; brother, Manuel Rodriguez Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step-great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Manuel J. and Louisiana Hebert Rodriguez; stepfather, Ignace Breaux; first wife, Lualice Matherne Rodriguez; brother, Emnmett "Amos" Rodriguez; half-sister, Marie Rodriguez Falgout; half-brothers, Clarence, Freddie and Oliver Rodriguez and Clifton Breaux; son-in-law, Gerald Guidry, and grandson, Glenn Guidry. Pallbearers will be Chase and Marcel Terrebonne, Andre Savoie. Simon Badeaux, Luke Guidry, Gerald Guidry Jr., Darryel and Dwayne Picou. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Howard Ragland Howard Joseph Ragland, 77, a native of Warrior, Ala., and resident of Raceland, died at 3:55 p.m. March 3, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his sons, Howard Patrick and James Jude Ragland; daughters, Stephanie Angelette, Chris Callahan and Suzanne Borne; sister, Katherine Hundley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland; parents, Samuel and Ruth Parker Ragland. Donations to Thibodaux Healthcare Resident's Fund, 1300 Lafourche Drive, Thibodaux LA 70301 are preferred. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Henrietta Jeansonne Memorial services were held on March 4 at the Church of the Ascension for Henrietta Walther Jeansonne, 82, a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette who died Feb. 23,2004. Graveside services were held at Methodist Cemetery in Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregoire and Mary King Walther Jeansonne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gladys Robinson Gladys V. Robinson, 78, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, died Feb. 26, 200 4 in New Orleans. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Irvin Brown will officiate. She is survived by a daughter, Myrtle Marie Robinson of New Orleans, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Cora Williams; three sisters; and four brothers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Gaines Joseph "Ratt" Gaines, 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville died Feb. 27, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Gaines of Napoleonville; brother, Michael Smith of Tuscon, Ariz.; sisters, Ann Clay of Bellville, Ill.; Katie Young, of Houston and Nellie Smith of Tyler. Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Major and Christine Gaines; stepfather, Mervin Smith; sisters, Jessie Mae Kennedy and Linda Marie Smith. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bryan Brown Bryan James Brown, 43, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 2, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Galene Griffith; mother, Agatha Griffin Schouest; daughter, Lacy Elizabeth Brown; half-brother, Burtis Brown of Patterson; and half-sisters, Sally Hayes of Kentucky, Dolores Cothron of Lockport and Cathy Cardy of Oakdale. He was preceded in death by his father, James Brown; and stepfather, John Schouest. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Frances Brown Frances Cheatham Brown, 100, a native of Napoleonville died March 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. · She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Randolph of Napoleonville; grandchildren, Betty R. Batiste and James Randolph Jr. of Houma and Helen Randolph Bougere of Harvey; sisters, Carlbertha Thomas and Naomi Chambliss; sister-in-law, Ethal Randolph brother-in-law, Wilbert Chambliss; grandson-in- law, Roland Bougere; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown; parents, Alfred and Missouri Cheatham; sons, Louis and James Randolph; seven sisters; and three brothers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. James Waller James T Waller, 82, a native of Naquin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:07 a.m. March 2,2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. 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 sons, Roosevelt and Isaach Randolph, both of New Orleans; daughters, Barbara Ann Waller King of Houma, Gloria Duncan, Carol Smith, Janice Waller, Brenda Nora, all of Thibodaux, and Bessie Bailey of New Orleans; 71 grandchildren; and 110 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Washington Waller, parents, Thomas and Cecelia T. Waller; sons, Welton and Huey P. Long Randolph; daughters, Lorraine Waller, Daisy Duncan and Evelyn King; brothers, Irvin, Leonard and Raymond Waller; sisters, Beatrice Sargent, Leana Green, Earlene Johnson and Rosa Bell Williams. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Effie Pharr Effie Lemelle Pharr, 110, a native of Opelousas and resident of New Orleans, died at 5:02 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time today at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson. Religious services will be at noon today at the church, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Gibson. She is survived by one daughter, Izola Pharr Gautreaux; three daughter-in- laws, Sarah, Leola and Nequita Pharr; one sister-in-law, Doretha Pharr; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Namon Pharr; her parents, Joseph and~Mary Anne Zachary Lemelle; five sons, Theophilus, Lawrence, Anthony, William and Ananias Pharr; one grandson, Druice Pharr; two brothers, Lawrence and Walter Lemelle; and two sisters, Lizzie Goins and Izola Lewis. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Benoit Mary "Marie" Cupp Benoit, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. March 3, 2004. Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. She will be cremated. She is survived by her sons, Edward and Christopher Verdin Sr., Alger Bergeron, Nolan Jr., Jules and Leslie Price; daughter, Juanita Price; sister, Mary Ann Pellegrin; 28 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Wayne Cupp Sr.; parents Joseph and Evie Dupre Benoit; sons, Jimmy and Ridalis Paul Verdin; brothers, Norman, Enos, Leo and John Bruce Benoit; and sister, Ann Mae Boquel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lorraine Parfait Lorraine Marie Parfait, 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:16 p.m. March 3, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial was in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Calvin J. Parfait Sr.; sons, Calvin J. Jr., Alvin and Chris Parfait; daughters, Esther Billiot, Ethel Dardar, Delia, Cathy, Norma, Stella and Holly Parfait, Christine Foret, Polly Sevin and Andrea Deaver; brother, Albert Lacobon; sisters, Rita Lodrigue, Cecil Guidry. Walterine Billiot and Donita Lacobon; 34 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great- grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justillian and Florence Lacobon; grandchildren, Anthony Sevin and Seth Parfait; great-grandchild, Madeline Dardar; a brother, Joseph Lacobon; and a sister, Eunice Billiot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Billiot Joseph E. Toot" Billiot, 79, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma died March 4,2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Grand Caillou Baptist Church in Ashland with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his stepsons, Raymond Billiot Patrick Billiot and Kermit Boquet; daughter, Veronica C. Billiot; stepdaughters, Marie Billiot, Louise Billiot and Belinda Fitch; brothers, Anthony and Clifford Billiot; sisters, Lorena B. Dardar and Irene M. Billiot; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his former first wife, Ernestine Billiot, his former second wife, Marie Verdin Billiot; parents, Henry and Amanda Foret Billiot; stepsons, Jerry, Linest and Lany Billiot; and brothers, Ozerene Billiot and Albert Billiot He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Linwood Kiger Sr. Linwood Joseph Kiger Sr., 60, a resident of Purvis, Miss., died March 4, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Hulett-Winstead Purvis Chapel in Purvis, with burial at Cherished Acres Cemetery in Purvis. He is survived by his wif e, Barbara Kiger; sons, Errol and Linwood Kiger Jr., both of Larose, Travis Kiger of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Jason Kiger of Purvis; daughters, Lisa Nix of Purvis and Carrie Kiger of Lockport; sisters, Gertie Guidry, Anita Naquin and Jan Herbert, all of Galliano and Mae Sevin of Cut Off; brother, Bruce Kiger Sr. of Cut Off, and three grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Scuddy LeBlanc Scuddy J. LeBlanc, 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 p.m. March 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Louella Allemand LeBlanc; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Susanne LeBlanc; daughter and son-in-law, Arvella and Lee Dupre; brother, Gerard LeBlanc; sisters, Maude LeBlanc Delaune, Margie LeBlanc Pregeant, Clara Mae LeBlanc Chiasson; granddaughter, Heidi Dupre Orgeron and her husband, Gerald; and great-grandchilren, Nicole and Brock Orgeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Lea' LeBlanc; brothers, Hayes, Wilson, Hanley, Louis and George LeBlanc; and sisters, Daisy LeBlanc LeBlanc and Rowena LeBlanc Hartman. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Harry Robinson Sr. Harry Robinson Sr., 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died March 4, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The wake and funeral service will be at 7 p.m. today at the church. The dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Ruth F. Robinson of Thibodaux; daughter, Yvonne Robinson Savoy of Thibodaux; son, Harry Robinson Jr., of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Mitchell Robinson, Arthur Robinson Jr., Granvil Robinson of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland and Naamen Robin of Houma; four sisters, Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans, Eska Mae Weaver, and Ella B. Thomas of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr., and Annie Robinson; sons, Clarence Lee Robinson, Norman Lee Robinson, and Alton Robinson; daughter, Caldonia Robinson; brothers, Ernest Williams Sr., Wiliie Robinson, Shelvin Robinson Jr., and Ivory Robinson; and sister, Lucille Joseph. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Laura Ayo Laura Maronge Ayo, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Scott Ayo and wife, Tammy and Stuart Ayo and Wife, Kristie; four daughters, Sheryl Zeringue and husband, Robert, Sharon Duet and husband Louis, Sue Adams and husband, Cecil and Sally Tardiff; two sisters, Vivian Landry and Grace Bernoit; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul O. Ayo; her parents, Philip and Elizabeth Toups Maronge Sr.; one granddaughter, Stephanie Tardiff; and two brothers, Philip Jr. and William "Bill" Maronge. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lucille LeBlanc Lucille Champagne LeBlanc, 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six brothers, Hubert P. Champagne. Robert J. Champagne, the Rev. Rene Champagne CP, John A Champagne, Patrick D. Champagne and Richard P. Champagne; and five sisters. Vivian C. Dolan, Marie C. Bergeron, Rita C. Creswell, Sister Marguerite Champagne and Helen C. Gautreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade J, LeBlanc; and her parents, Paul and Emilienne Richard Champagne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roy Naquin Roy Joseph Naquin, 68, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma died March 5, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hebert Naquin; sons, Sterling P., Clayton P. and Darren J. Naquin; daughters, Julia Marie Lapeyrouse and Elaine Marie Land; brothers, Raymond and Davis Naquin; sisters, Mazie N. Pitre and Beverly Naquin; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Sr. and Clonise Malbrough Naquin; brothers, Ernest, Felix Jr. and Michael Naquin; sisters, Hazel N. Adams and Elaine N. Levron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gary Babin Gary Michael Babin, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died March 6, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Pennison Gabriel; stepfather, Louis Gabriel; sons, Brian M., Lee M. and Lane H. Babin; daughter, Brie M. Babin; sisters, Meryl B. Romano and Mary B. St. Germain; grandmother, Elodie Louviere Pennison; and two frandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry J. Babin; son, Gary M. Babin Jr.; grandparents, Arthur Pennison, Claude and Mathilda Chauvin Babin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Richard Burton Richard S. Burton, 65, a native of Montrose, Ark., resident of Columbia and former resident of Bourg, died at 8:45 a.m. March 6,2004. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Craig and Frederick Tony" Burton; daughters, Melanie Burton, Gayle Burton Jukes and Rebecca Burton Martinolich; brothers, Thomas, Roger, W. Frank, Reggie and Haral "Ronnie" Burton; sisters, Virginia "Betty" Bass, Doris M. Stem, A. Elaine Gilbert, Bess, Vondee and Lenora Burton and Lavon Kelly; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert and Audrey Bush Burton. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Wilmer Leray Sr. Wilmer Joseph Leray Sr., 86, a native of Brule and resident Donner, died Saturday, March 6,2004. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by his wife, Florence Bourgeois Leray; daughter, Gloria Gannon; sister, Blanche Noriega; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Octavia Adams Leray; sons, Wilmer J. Leray Jr. and David Leray; brothers, Ritney Leray and Gilbert Leray, and sister, Rose Mary Knudsen. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elma Plaisance Elma "Ma-Ma" Plaisance, 90, a native and resident of the Larose- Lockport ar ea, died at 7:25 a.m. March 6,2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Sandra Plaisance; brother, Ambrose Thibodeaux; sister, Rose Rousse; and grandchildren, Dean and his wife, Dawn Plaisance and Jesse and his wife, Jessica Plaisance; and great- grandchildren, Christopher, Michael and Andrew Plaisance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Plaisance; parents, John and Rita Gros Thibodeaux; brother, Ulyess Thibodeaux; and sister, Earline Champagne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Margaret Rodrigue Margaret Pearl Zeringue Rodrigue, 80, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:17 a.m. March 6,2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Euris "Rod" Rodrigue Sr.; stepsons, Uris Jr. and Derrell Rodrigue; stepdaughters, Diana Senentz, Patricia Savoie and Catherine Rodrigue; and sisters, Ola Z. Pierce and Mary Joyce Z. Aupied. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anicet and Edna Poche Zeringue; brothers, Roland, Leroy and Darwin "Sonny" Zeringue; and sisters, Doris Z. Adams, Viva Z. Breaux and Iris Z. Bourgeois. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marie Tabor Marie Babin Tabor, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:35 p.m. March 6,2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ronald Tabor; daughter, Ruth Fremin; sister, Therese Bourgeois; and grandchildren, Jude and Josh Fremin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Tabor Sr.; parents, Melous and Lucie Verdun Babin; son, Roland Tabor Jr.; brothers, Felician, Joseph, Dennis and Theodore Babin; and sisters, Louise Babin, Aglia Zeringue, Ellida Breaux, Alice Boudreaux, Clothilde Guildry and Meloie Hebert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Helen Babin Helen Hebert Babin, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 2:42 p.m. March 7, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Racetand. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Timothy Phillip and Henry Joseph Babin; daughter, Tammy Marie Rond; brother, Robert J. Hebert; sisters, Virginia H. Breaux and Yvonne H. Levron; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Phillip Babin; parents, Joseph Albert and Valene LeBouef Hebert ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ronald Plaisance Ronald "Tede" David Plaisance, 61, a native of Westwego and resident of Bayou Blue, died, at 8:30 a.m. March 7, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with cremation to follow. He is survived by his mother, Mayola Ledet Plaisance; brothers. Melvin Jr. and J.C. Plaisance; sisters, Linda Cantrelle, Elda Olsen, Barbra Livaudais and Patricia Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Plaisance; and sister, Janet Roddy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Toups Louis I. "Coco" Toups, 77, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 p.m. March 7, 2004. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae Rodrigue Toups; and sisters, Lucy Nellen Kowdourdis. Louise Nelcie Eschette, Rosa Nelda Degruise and Rita Nelvin Landeche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Marc and Isabelle Adams Toups; brother, Charles Irwin Toups; and sister, Mary Nelle Theriot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Heloise DeJean Heloise "Lou" Folse DeJean, 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Harvey, died at 8:35 p.m. March 8, 2004. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Holmes; brother, Johnny Folse; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raoul J. DeJean; parents, Nelson and Clemence Z Folse; brothers, V.J., A.P. and Dennis Folse; and sisters, Rita Royster and Lena Foret. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marguerite Olivier Margureite Angele Olivier, 90, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma died at 10:50 a.m. March 8, 2004, Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Church of the Assumption in Franklin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Franklin Cemetery in Franklin. She is survived by her sister, Claire O. Poretto. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doziilian J. and Isabelle Becnel Olivier; brothers, Daniel J., Thomas C. and Julian A. Olivier ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Naquin John Anthony Naquin, 17, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died March 8,2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery. He is survived by his fiance, Holly Gisclair; parents, Kenneth T. and Mary Naquin Helmer; brothers, Kenneth Jr., Casey and Thomas Helmer and Zane Naquin; sisters, Marsha LeBlanc, Tiffany and Crystal Naquin; and grandfather, Martin Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Kim Sanford Kim Michael Sanford, 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. March 8, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Buchanan Sanford of Houma; parents, Addie Moore and Jim Sanford of Denham Springs and Sidney and Jean Lovell of Houma; a son, Travis Sanford; daughters, Megan and Jena Sanford and Christina Gautreaux; brothers, Darren Sanford of Atlanta and Eric, Timmy and Barry Lovell; sisters, Kathy Pellegrin, Lisa Dupre and Charlotte Lirette, all of Houma, and Debbie Sanford McDaniel and Cyndi Cloy of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Alexander Sanford; grandparents, Harry and Josephine Moore. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bessie Theriot Bessie Dufrene Theriot, 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Boglusa, died March 8, 2004. Visitation will be 5 p.m. and last all night today until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Theriot Jr., Allen, Harris and Jorden Theriot; daughters, Tina Steele, Rosalinda Blanchard, Barbara-Jean Cook and Jo- Ann Gautreaux; brothers, Harris, Whitney, Clifton and Sergent Dufrene; sisters, Celestine Dufrene, Winnie Plaisance, Betty Joyce Vedros, Rosemary and Janet Billiot; 20 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchiid. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Lucia Plaisance Dufrene; son, James Theriot Sr.; brothers, Herman and Norman Dufrene; sisters, Evelyn Hebert and Leola Mae Dufrene; and one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Peter Verdin Peter "Bit" Verdin, 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Bayou Blue died at 3:25 a.m. March 8,2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Helen Foret Verdin; stepsons, Clarence, Kelvin Sr. and Edward Fitch; stepdaughter, Sherry Verret; brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jeffery, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; sisters, Rita Billiot and Juanita Gonzales; and nine step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Libby Foret Verdin; brothers, T-John, Wilson and Linwood Verdin; sister, Theresa Eva Billot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leeland Rodrigue Leeland Paul "Mr. Lee" Rodrigue, 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 3:13 a.m. March 10, 2004. Visitation will be 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his son, Melvin Rodrigue; daughters, Madeline Montague and Shirley Bergeron; brothers, Murphy and Willie Rodrigue; sister, Lucy R Rodrigue; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Agnes Perque Rodrigue; parents, Allen and Laurena Mars Rodrigue; brother, Lloyd Rodrigue; and grandson, Frank Zar IV. He was a motor machinist mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michael DeHart Michael "Mike" Junius DeHart, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. March 9, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Herbert Joseph DeHart of Bayou Dularge; brother, Thaddeus DeHart of Houma; sisters Beverly DeHart Falgout of Thibodaux, Rita DeHart Cadiere and Mary Ojeda of Houma. He was preceded in death his mother, Rita Marie Liner DeHart ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eva Waguespack Eva Becnel Waguespack, 98, a native of Edgard and resident of Vacherie, died March 10, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church. She is survived by her daughters, Lelia Schexnayder, Joan Barre; son, Claude "Bubby" Waguespack Jr.; daughter-in-law, Bessie Waguespack; son-in-law, Wesley Burch; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, St. Martin and Clara Landeche Becnel; siblings, Ada Vicknair, Denise Becnel. Noilie Ayo and Albin Becnel; daughter, Eva Mae Burch; sons-in-law, Felecien P. Schexnayder and Carl A. Barre; and grandson Gordon Waguespack. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rogers Serigny Rogers A. Serigny, 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died March 5,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. March 8 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial in Serigny Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Verdin Serigny; mother, Adia B Serigny; sons, Johnny Serigny Sr., Robert Serigny Sr., James Serigny and Adrien Serigny and wife, Julie; daughters. Sarah Lirette, Bridget Rousse and Henrietta "Cricket" Bruce; brother, Alesie Serigny; sisters, Bridgette and Rosalie Serigny; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Serigny, and one sister Ramona Curole. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Patricia Tyler Patricia "Pal" Ann Tyler, 45, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 7. 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville. 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 husband, Ernest Tyler of Labadieville; mother, Betty Jean Lenior of Folsom; brothers, Michael Blake of Baton Rouge; Frank Mitchell of Labadieville, Laymon Mitchell III, Lee Mitchell and Doil Smith, all of New Orleans; sisters, Joyce Mitchell and Ertha Smith of New Orleans; stepfather, Henry Lenoir. She was preceded in death by her father, Laymon Mitchell Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joseph Williams Joseph Williams, 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 9, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Walker Williams; daughters, Eliese Thomas, Katrina Thomas and Sonya Williams; stepchildren, John and Serita Thomas and Sharon Williams; brothers, Alvin, Edward and Clifford Williams; sisters, Bernice Johnson and Esther Rogers; aunt, Jessie Mae Sylvester, and companion, Linda Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Elnora Bennett Williams; grandparents; four brothers; two uncles; and three aunts. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Andrew Burdis Andrew "Blue" Burdis, 56, a native and resident of Labadieville died at 6:50 a.m. March 10, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Helen C Burdis of Labadieville; brother, Rhula Burdis Jr. of Labadieville; sisters, Gloria Jacquot of Thibodaux. Frances Davis, Diane Fair, Elaine Burdis and Helen Watkins, all of Labadieville. He was preceded in death by his father, Rehula Burdis; brothers, Walter Sr. and Rehula Burdis; sisters, Rosa B. Watta and Eliska Lewis. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Daniel Giambrone Daniel P. Giambrone, 44, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died March 10.2004. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jodie Knott Giambrone; parents, Michael Sr. and May Lagrange Giambrone; son, Jeremy Giambrone; daughter, Jackie Giambrone; brothers, Michael Jr., David, Peter, John and Glen Giambrone; and sister, Anne Daray. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Placide Soulet Jr. Placide Clarence Soulet Jr., 66, a native of Barataria and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. March 10, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at St. Elie Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Philip C. and Elda Anne Authement Soulet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Placide C. Sr. and Lucy Guidry Soulet. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Wayne Stewart Wayne Joseph Verdin Stewart, 41, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Semmes, Ala., died Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Serigny Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stewart of Semmes; one son, Blake Boudreaux of Galliano; two daughters, Courtney Stewart of Montegut and Chyenne Stewart of Semmes; six brothers, Eric Verdin Sr. of Galliano, Justilline Verdin of Florida, Chester Stewart Jr., Adam Verdin Jr., Edward Verdin and Lester Stewart, all of Golden Meadow; five sisters, Rebecca Verdin Dupre of Louisiana, Pearl Verdin Shadell of Montegut, Julienne Verdin of Raceland and Esther Stewart and Celeste Stewart, both of Golden Meadow; his mother, Thelma Stewart of Golden Meadow; his step-father, Chester Stewart Sr. of Golden Meadow; his father, Adam Verdin Sr. of Golden Meadow; his stepmother, Anna Belle Verdin, of Golden Meadow; his step-grandmother, Nalmer Stewart of Mississippi; two stepdaughters, Gwen Smith of Semmes and Jamie Graham of Tampa, Fla., one stepsister, Donna Porche of Raceland; three stepbrothers, Leroy Shadell Sr. and Rocky Guidry, both of Raceland, and Leffrey Duet of Golden Meadow; and his step-parents, Betty and Dave Ford. He was preceded in death by one stepbrother, Dale Shadell Sr; and his grandparents, Justilline and Bridget Verdin and Lewis and Georgina Crosby. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Charles Templeman III Charles "Chuck" Mansur Templeman III, 51, a native of Cleveland and resident of Thibodnux, died at 9:30 a.m. March 10,2004. Visitation will be 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Theresa "Terri" Moley Templeman; mother, Frances Chila Templeman; sons, Jason, Travis and Dylan Templeman; brother, Christopher "Chris" Templeman; sister, Consolina "Consi" Templeman. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles M. Templeman Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cindy Guidry Cindy Allen Guidry, 42, a native of Pine Bluff, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday March 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Charles Borromero Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Randy Guidry; three sons, Jon, Randolph and Eugene Guidry; one brother, Roy Gene Allen; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee Allen and Savannah Allen Byrd; and one sister, Rachel Sutch. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Winfred Millien Sr. Winfred "Cabbo" W. Millien Sr., 54, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died March 11, 2004. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lois A. Millien of Donaldsonville; children, Amanda Millien of Donaldsonville, Alfreda Cooper of St. James, Winfred W. Jr. and Wilson Millien of Donaldsonville, Waunita Washington, LeCrita Buggage and Darlene Miller; brothers, Ernest Jr. and Jeremiah Millien of Modeste and Willie Millien of Donaldsonville; sister, Mercelean Jones; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Della and Ernest Millien Sr.; brother Joseph Millien Sr.; sisters, Wilma Millien and Della Millien Riley; and daughter, Alicia Johnson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Raymond Washington Raymond "Lil 20" Washington, 42, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 11, 2004 in a work-related accident. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Raymond Washington Sr.; sisters, Valerie, Sandra and Charlette Washington all of Napoleonville; brother, Kenneth Washington of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Washington; a brother, Joseph Washington. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Watkins Jr. Louis "Pudy" Watkins Jr., 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annie Bell S. Watkins of Thibodaux; sons, Ronald Watkins, Donald Watkins, Glenn Watkins, Johnny Lee Watkins, and Victor John Louis, all of Thibodaux; stepsons, Michael, Alfred, and Quincy Adams; daughters, Ann Marie Clark, Angela M. Watkins Triggs, and Robertha Louis of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Rennata Adams of Baton Rouge, and Gloria Francis of Thibodaux; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Duncan Watkins; and parents, Louis Watkins Sr., and Ruby Jones Louis. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gerard Barrios Gerard Thomas Barrios, 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. March 12, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his long-time companion, Rhoda Sevin; sister, Clara Russo; and brother-in-law, Dr. Lawrence J. Russo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennette and Mae LeBlanc Barrios. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Arthur Drinkwater Arthur "Art" Edwin Drinkwater, 74, a native of Florissant, Mo., and resident of Baton Rouge, died March 12, 2004. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Fay Carlisle Drinkwater; Denise Waldrop of Alexandria, Suzonne Dayries, Tonya Connor and Donna Carmichael, all of Baton Rouge; brothers, Charles Drinkwater of Baton Rouge and Gary Drinkwater of Franklin; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minor Earl and Jessie Mae Drinkwater; brothers. Jack R. Drinkwater of Centerville and Donald E. Drinkwater of Plaquemine; and grandchild, James Carmichael. =========== =========== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Fullmer Mary Rita Ledet Fullmer, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 am. Friday, March 12, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Frederick William Fullmer Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Metairie; one brother, Huey Ledet of Houma; four sisters, Leona Ledet of Beaumont, Texas, Eunice Bergeron of Schriever, Cecile Scott and Audrey Matherne of Houma; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Freddy" William Fullmer Sr.; her parents, Hewitt Ledet and Agnes Marcel Ledet; three brothers, Wilson, Walton and Paul Ledet; and one sister, Edna Guidry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lawrence Fields Lawrence H. Fields, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died at 11:10 p.m. March 12, 2004. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at the First United Pentecostal Church House of Prayer in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gail Savoie Fields; daughters, Sheila Jowers, Cynthia Use and Gwen Echols; sons-in-law, Darryl Jowers, Roland Use and Ricky Echols; grandchildren, Tron Michael Jowers, Storm Logan Jowers, Chelsy Lynn Use, Cherish Nicole Use, Katherine Use. Jacob Noah Echols and Samantha Vu. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Octavia Fields; brothers, Thomas Sr. and Andrew Fields; a sister, Clara Fields. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Constance Cano Constance Rita Benoit Cano, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. March 13, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall at 1830 Prospect Blvd. in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Vinancio "Ben" R. Cano and Vincent O. Cano of Houston; daughters, D. Marlene Villareal of Katy, Texas and Natalia D. Voclain of Schriever; brothers, Michael Benoit of New Orleans and Donald Benoit and Barry Benoit of Houma; sisters. Betty Arzt of Leesburg, Fla., and Diana Marcel of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose' Cano; parents, Olden Joseph and Delia Marie Garibat Benoit; son, Etienne D. Cano; daughter, Vannoy N. Miller brother, Charles Benoit; and sister. Ruth Naquin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Judy Gravois Judy DeSoto Gravois, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died March 13, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband Jake Gravois; mother, Ethel P. DeSoto-daughter, Dawn Gravois Stevens-brothers, James and Dwayne DeSoto' sister. Susie Hodge; nnd two grandchildren. S She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond "R.D." DeSoto; daughter, Charisse Gravois. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. William Davis William "Billy" Davis, 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:54 p m March 14 2004. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. He will be cremated. He is survived by his son, Frank Davis; daughter, Jennifer Davis Gros; brothers, James Hugh and James Kent Davis; sisters, Dolores Pellegrin. Wanda D. Maronge and Beulah Crochet; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Davis and Lily Haddad Davis; and one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Presley Albert Presley "Sarge" Lionel Albert, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. March 15,2004. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10 1 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Joan Albert; son, Kenneth T Frasure; daughters, Denise Cazillo, Kellie Albert, Shari Burrell, Kimberly Melancon and Christine Oncale; brothers, Clarence "CJ.," Holdrith "Bro" and Charles Albert; sister. Barbara A Madere; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchild ren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Keller Albert; and son, Presley N. Tyke" Albert. He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 24 years. He served in Korea and Vietnam. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Russell A. Davis Russell A. Davis, 77, a native of Alabama and resident of Kreamer died at 3:31 a.m. March 15, 2004, of natural causes. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will take place at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, and burial will be in Schaubhut Cemetery in Kreamer. He is survived by his wife, Eloyce Usey Davis; sons, Royce and Gary Davis; daughter, Nadine Davis Ward; brother, Roland Davis; sister, Jane Jones; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ran and Ever Seals Davis; brothers. Robert and Raymond Davis; sisters, Esterlee Jones and Ellenfay Robinson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mitchell Robinson Mitchell Robinson, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died March 15, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The wake service will be at 8 p.m. today and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Smith Robinson of Thibodaux; daughters, Katherine Robinson, Wanda Robinson, and Michelle Robinson of Thibodaux, Patricia Ann Shanklin of Missouri City, Texas, Julia Mae Martin of Baker and Joanne Raymond of Raceland; sons, Nathan Robinson Sr., of Missouri City, Texas, Mitchell Paul Robinson of Houston, Wayne L Robinson Sr., of Thibodaux, Raynell Robinson and Perry L Robinson of Raceland, and Curtiss D. Robinson Sr. of Stafford, Texas; brothers, Granvil Robinson Sr. and Arthur Robinson Sr. of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland, and Naaman Robinson of Bayou Blue; sisters. Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans, Eska Mae Weaver, and Ella B. Thomas of Thibodaux; 15 grandchildren; and nine great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; brothers, Willie, Shelvin Jr., Ivory and Harry Robinson Sr. and Ernest Williams Sr.; and sister, Lucille R. Joseph. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Annie Gros Annie Cavalier Gros, 83, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 3:13 pm March 15,2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville, with burial at St. Joseph the Worker in Pierre Part. She is survived by her son, Adam C. Gros; daughter, Eve G. Falcon; brother, Ferdinand Cavalier; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Sr. and Ozillia Alborado Cavalier; daughter, Irena Mae Gros; brothers, Honore, Ivan "Cat", Lucien Jr., E dmond "Tab", Edwin "Ky.", Frances "Prank," Noah, Ferdinand, Allen "Cook." and Camille Cavalier; and sisters, Eurine Cavalier and Louise C. Alleman. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Grace Daroca Grace S. Daroca. 78. died March 16, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 today and 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 Virtue SL, Chalmette. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Daroca Alleman; sons, R. Woody, David J. Sr. and Charles G. Daroca; sister, Mary Anne Stabile; brother, Joseph Stabile; grandchildren. Melissa A., David J. Jr., Amanda, Brittany, Cory and Benjamin "Sky" Daroca, Arthur Jr. and Grace Elizabeth Alleman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph P. Daroca Sr.; parents, Charles and Annie Perino Stabile; sister, Rose S. Lewis; brothers, Anthony and Salvador Stabile. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elvine Rodrigue Elvine "Vine" Perking Rodrigue, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:41 p.m. March 16,2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Jr. and Antoinette Rodrigue and Robert and Rodrigue; daughters and sons-in-law, Winnie R. and Gilbert Faucheux; Loretta R. and Paul Voiron and Jody R. and Donnie Powell; brothers, Earl and Phillip Perkins; sisters. Bea P. Eschette, Dot P. lirette; Mary Ann Daigle and Anna Mae P. LeBlanc; 12 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rodrigue; parents, Joseph W. and Lydie Fremin Perkins; brothers, John, Willie, William and Walter Perkins; sisters, Ulariana P. Duet and Eve P. Nebel; and daughter-in-law, Marion Rodrigue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Sevin Sr. John "Sheldon" Sevin, Sr., 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:00 a.m. March 16, [2004]. Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at K.C. Hall Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray. He is survived by wife, Delores Trahan Sevin; son John S. Sevin, Jr. and wife, Rhonda; daughters Peggy Lynn M. Thibodeaux and husband, Gary; Loretta Prestenbach and husband, Shannon; Rosalie Sevin; brother, Percy Sevin Sr., sisters, Olinda LeBoeuf and Elsie Brunel; 10 grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. He is preceded in death by parents James "Jim" and Effie LeBoeuf Sevin; and brothers Aaron, Ernest Sr., and Ephie "Buster" Sevin. He was a member of Bayou White Tales Association of Chauvin. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor.sports. He was a retired school bus drive for Terrebonne Parish School Board. Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma is in. charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leona Delaune Leona Punch Delaune, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:15 a.m. March 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Mollie Vedros and Barbara Delaune; brother, Raymond Punch; sisters, Lelia Allemand, Rowena Dominique, Mabel LeBlanc, Wiidred Ougel and Audrey Chabert; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Delaune Jr.; parents, Sylvere Claude and Ariana Parr Punch; brothers, Orice, Antoine, Alvin and Nolise Punch; and sisters, Eleanor Richardelle and Eva Guidry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Loydie Breaux Loydie J. Breaux, 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose died at noon March 17,2004. Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Nancy B. Foret; and brother, Noah Breaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie St. Pierre Breaux; parents, Philip and Winnie Grabert Breaux; and brother, Irvin Breaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Genevieve Richard Genevieve Richard, 85, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 a.m. March 18,2004. Visitation will be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport She is survived by her son, Clifton P. Richard Jr.; daughters, Rose Mary R. Timmons, Margaret R. Fremin, Patricial R. Detillier, and Sandra R. Ledet; sister, Anna Mae R. Vicknair; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifton P. Richard Sr.; parents Noah and Philomene Avet Richard; brothers Ivy and Walton Richard; sister, Cecilia R. Himel, 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elsie Knobloch Elsie Knobloch, 96, a native of Oklahoma and a long-time resident of Thibodaux, died, Feb. 10, 2004, in Arlington, Va. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Cole; and niece, Susanne Martin Campbell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Knobloch, a former radio personality and entertainer. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Herman Thomas Herman Thomas, 84, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, March 10,2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Miller Thomas; his parents, Luke and Carrie Thomas; one sister, Clementine Thomas Flanders; arid five brothers, Adolph Sr., Clarence Sr., Ivory, Ernest and Joseph Thomas. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edwin Gautreaux Edwin J. Gautreaux, 72, a native of Lockport and resident of Baton Rouge, died March 15,2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A memorial service will be held at noon Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Alberta Pierce Gautreaux; daughters, Gabrielle Gautreaux Allen and Jacqueline Gautreaux Connor of New Orleans and Melissa Gautreaux of Marietta, GA; sons, Gavin Gautreaux of Galveston, TX and Jeremy Gautreaux of Lafayette; sister, Inez Crain of Lockport; and brothers, Nolan and Dudley Gautreaux of Lockport, Sylvestre Gautreaux of Prairieville and Norman Gautreaux of Warner Robins, GA He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvestre and Anna Stagni Gautreaux and brothers Charles and Francis Gautreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Josephine Simmons Josephine "Teet" W. Simmons, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, March 13,2004. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Albert Simmons Jr., Alfred Simmons and Joseph Simmons, all of Houma; two brothers, the Rev. Frederick Clark Jr. and the Rev. Johnny Clark of Houma; six sisters, Theresa Bradley, Patricia Abram, Gail C. Spencer, Elaine Lin, Helen C. Ricks and Debra Russell, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Simmons Sr.: her parents, Helen K. Clark and Joseph Williams; her stepfather, Frederick Clark Sr.; one sister, Evelyn Washington; and two grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leonard Rhodes Leonard L Rhodes, 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 16, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Wednesday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Monica Rhodes of Napoleonville; sons, Lanny Keith Rhodes of San Jose, Calif.; Jerome Rhodes of Sacramento, Calif.; and Tyrone Dorsey of Napoleonville; brothers, Gustave and Edward L Rhodes of Napoleonville and Donald Rhodes Sr. of New Orleans; sisters, Mary Elide Murray of Los Angeles, Florence Rhodes of Pasadena, Calif., Genevie Andrew and Diane Rhodes of Napoleonville; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Rhodes; and brother, Dan Rhodes. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louise Moore Louise Stewart Moore, 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, March 13,2004. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Connie A, Moore of Napoleonville and Linda M. Moore of Franklin, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Charley Moore Jr.; her parents, Ike Sr. and Chaney Harris Stewart; five brothers, Ike Stewart Jr., Jack Stewart, Edward Stewart, Freddie Stewart and Willie Nelson; four sisters, Annie Mae Taylor, Lucille Holly, Eva Thomas and Cindy Stewart; and one grandson, Scott V. Moore. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Justillian Guidry Justillian John Guidry, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died March 17,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Virges S. Guidry. He was the guardian of Dickie Matherne, Euris and Nacy Schouest and Beulah Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marchean and Julie Guidry; brothers, Oleuis and Louis Guidry; and sisters, Marcalin Chauvin and Louise Lee. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eula Reado Eula Flakes Reado, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 18, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Matthews; son in law, Henry Matthews Jr.; grandchildren, Jasmine and Henry Matthews III; sisters, Louella Rhodes, Martha Flakes of Thibodaux, Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis of Thibodaux and Mary Louis Williams; and brothers, Jules Jr. and Lawrence Flakes of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Elizabeth Brown Flakes; and brothers, Eddie and Raymond Flakes. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joshua Kidwell Joshua "Josh" Cade Kidwell, 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. March 19, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his parents, David and Kelly Lee Fortner Kidwell of Houma; sister, Tifny Kidwell of Houma; and grandparents. Jimmy and Carol Kidwell of Slidell, Earl and Joyce Layton of Slidell, and Steve and Vickie Fortner of Edwardsville, Ill. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dorothy Champagne Dorothy "Dot T" Labit Champagne, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 11:45 a.m. March 19,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Percy Paul Champagne; son, Michael James Champagne; and sisters, Edrith Toups, Bernice Pontiff and Dolores Deroche. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francois and Mertilia Babin Labit; son, Michael J. Champagne; an infant daughter; brother, Magnus Labit; and sister, Mildred Labit. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Janice Cressionie Janice Estella Jelks Cressionie, 39, a native and resident of Larose died at 7:03 a.m. March 19, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Huey Cressionie; her mother. Elenor Nacio Jelks; son, Huey Cressionie Jr.; daughters, Linda, Christina, Betty and Cindy Cressionie; brothers, Phillip and Jamie Jelks; sisters, Joann Kern and Paula Brosette; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles B. Jelks; and brother, Elroy Jelks. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Eula Duet Eula Marie Usie Duet, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. March 20, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 11:30 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Alphonse "AJ." Duet Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; daughter, Adeline Kraemer of Houma; adopted daughter, Beverly Sapia of Raceland; brother, Henry Usie of Houma; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Duet Sr.; parents, Oscar and Ozia Thibodaux Usie; son, Joseph Duet; brothers, Junius, Clifton, Euia, Nolan and Eusris Usie; and sister; Lillian Guidry. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Keith Cheramie Keith J. Cheramie, 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20,2004. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee, Marie Georges; parents, Larry and Jean Lafont Cheramie; grandmother, Rose Callais; daughter, Nadia Melancon; brother, Randal Cheramie. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont, He was the brother of the late Ronnie Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ronnie Cheramie Ronnie J. Cheramie, 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20,2004. Visitation will be 10:30 am. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Paulette Weaver Cheramie; parents, Larry J. and Jean Lafont Cheramie; son, Michael J. Cheramie; stepdaughter, Jana Adams; grandmother, Rose Callais; brother, Randal Cheramie; and step-granddaughter, Keelsi Felarise. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont. He was the brother of the late Keith Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Richard Griffin Jr. Richard "Dickie" Lawrence Griffin Jr., 31, a native of Cut Off and resident of Grand Isle, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20,2004. Visitation will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Contact Samart Funeral Home for times. He is survived by his parents, Richard L, Sr. and Diana Dean Rodrigue; brother, Charles Cheramie; sister, Angela Bagala; and half-sister, Angela Griffin Barrios. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michael Shellman Michael Lee Shellman, 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Wellington, Fla., died March 19.2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Palms West Funeral Home and Crematory in Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be at noon today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Dania; father, Lee Shellman; stepparents. Jerry and Laverne Caldwell; brothers, Donny Varnes and wife, Faith, and Darrell Varnes and wife, Angie; sisters, Tonya Scott and fiancee, Jimmy, and Kimberly Shellman; best friends, Rick and Colleen; six nephews; and five nieces. Shellman and his family lived in Houma for years while he worked as a merchant marine for Edison Chouest Offshore. Palms West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mary Belanger Mary "Doo" Hester Belanger, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. March 21,2004. Visitation will be 4:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. "Bob" Belanger of Houma; mother, Belle Agnes Hebert Hester of Houma; son, John Belanger of Bayou Blue; daughters, Teri Fanguy and Monique Belanger; sisters, Ada Belle Hester of Houma and Beverly Stephens of Houston; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Milliard Hester. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Duplantis Sr. John A. Duplantis Sr., 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 6:15 p.m. March 21, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Victory Christian Center in Schriever. He will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Lirette Duplantis; sons, John Jr., Taylor and Todd Duplantis; daughter, Deborah D. Dupre; sister, Shirley Voisin; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Hazel Voisin Duplantis Sr.; brothers Nelson and Sylvest "SJ." Duplantis; and sister, Marv Ann Duplantis. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Victor Legendre Victor L, Legendre, 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died March 21, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt I Succor Catholic Church Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lurline Robinson Legendre; son, Clifton J. Legendre of Sulphur; daughters, Eula Mae L. Leonard, Betty L Usey, Mabel L Barrilleaux, Corlis Ann L Chiasson and Karline L Chiasson, all of Chackbay, and Nancy L Benoit of Thibodaux; 25 grandchildren; 37 great- grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victorin and Angelle Rodrigue Legendre; grandchildren, Tammy Benoit, Carla and Dymphna Chiasson, Charlie Leonard and Yvette Usey; brothers, Kleibert and Denis Legendre; sisters. Leah L Chiasson, Lucette L Ockmond, Clara L Rhodes, Eugenie L Rose and Louise L Rose. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Richard Louviere Richard Paul Louviere, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Black, died at 3:30 a.m. March 21, 2004. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Richard Louviere of Gibson; brothers, Gary W. Louviere of Gibson and Barry G. Louviere of Houma; nephew, Norman "JJ." Bergeron of Bayou Black. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Anthony Louviere, brother, Norman J. "N.J." Louviere. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Glynn Molinere Glynn Dale Molinere, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe- aux-Chenes, died at 1:10 p.m. March 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to H a.m. Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church. A religious service will be held al 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet Molinere; stepson, Shawn LeBoeuf; stepdaughter, Angie LeBoeuf; daughter, Caressa Molinere; brothers, Gary, Kenneth and Floyd Molinere; sister, Carolyn Ordoyne; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Cleveland Molinere; and brother, Cleveland Molinere Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Billy Roberson Billy Sid Roberson, 76, a native and resident of Grand Saline, Texas, died March 21, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bartley Funeral Home of Grand Saline. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Woodside Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ann Roberson of Grand Saline; son and daughter-in- law, Dave and Judy Roberson; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Larry and Karen Granier of Hammond and Doug and Ann Granier of Thibodaux; daughter and son-in- law, Ann and Jack White of Bend, Ore., grandchildren, Corey Roberson, Robert White, Chad Roberson, Robecca Volk, Katherine White and Jennifer Roberson; step- grandchildren, Jane and Sara Granier; great-granddaughter, Lola White; step- great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Granier; sister, Mary Elliott of Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis "Boss" Harris and Nora Chancey Roberson; stepmother, Faye Roberson; and brothers, Willis, Jack and Kirk Roberson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Haroldine Powell HaroLdine Marie Melancon Powell, 61, a native of Lockport and resident of Morgan City, died March 21, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jason Martin and Daniel Powell; daughters, Cindy Hebert, Donna Martin, Crystal Stiles, Nicole Fisher; sisters, Toni Landwehr and Dianne Bourg; brothers, Gable, John, Larry, Allen and Gregory Melancon; grandchildren, Mary Martin, Heather Walton, Johnna Walton, Brandy Martin, Lauren Martin, Juan Christopher Martin, Jason Martin Jr., Billy Altimari, Brittney Fisher, Bryan Fisher, Cheyenn Martin and Sara Sweetser; and seven great- grandchildren. She was prece ded in death by her parents, Harence and Bonnie Melancon; grandmother, Agnes Orgeron; granddaughter, Alicia Martin; and nephew, Scott Melancon. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Arthur Blanchard Arthur Joseph Blanchard, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. March 23, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic: Church in Dulac with burial at Holy Family Cemetery. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Melba A. Matherne; brothers, Linus, Robert and Camille Blanchard; sisters, Eunice Voisin and Eula Vizier three step- granddaughters; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Luke Blanchard; parents, Claymile and Albertine Benoit Blanchard; stepson, Milton Anthony Matherne Sr.; brothers, George, Irvin and Albert Blanchard; sisters, Emily Hebert and Amelia Domingue; and step grandson, Milton Anthony Matherne Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ralph Fagan Sr. Ralph Fagan Sr., 75, a native of Silas. Ala., resident of Larose and former resident of Lucedale, Miss., died March 23, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Laura Lee V. Fagan; sons, Ralph "Buster" Jr. and Kent J. Fagan; daughter, Kim F. Lance; brother, Rex Fagan; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Ada Lee Taylor Fagan; son, Todd J. Fagan; and sister, Louise Fagan. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Willard Songe Willard "Sonny" John Songe, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. March 23,2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dora Martin Songe of Houma; sons, R. Martin and Douglas E. Songe; brothers, LeRoy, Everette and James M. Songe; daughters, Jeanne Songe Brown, Olivia Songe Labit and Victoria Songe Detiveaux; sisters, Norma Signorie and Rosemary Whitney; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded m death by his parents, Willis Jean and Margaret Boquet Songe; granddaughter, Margaret Ann Brown; great-grandson, Christopher Malcolm; brother, Norris J. Songe Sr.; and sisters, Ruth Voisin and Lonis Brien. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norris Galliano Sr. Morris Joseph Galliano Sr., 54, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:20 a.m. March 23, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart 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 the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Julie Borne Galliano; mother, Onise Marie Lathrop Galliano; sons and daughters-in-law, Norris "Nuckle" Jr. and Courtney Galliano; Jody and Jill Cody Galliano; daughter and son-in-law, Dodie-Dee and Tracey Thomassie; brothers, Moise Jr. and Horace Galliano; sisters, Loretta Ledet, Mary Gisclair and Aneise Doucet; and grandchildren, Nicholas John and Alec John Galliano. He was preceded in death by his father, Moise Galliano Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Tammy Trosclair Tammy Gaspard Trosclair, 39, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 2:42 p.m. March 22, 2004. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kent Anthony Trosclair; father, Lindsey Joseph Gaspard; son, Abel Anthony Trosclair Sr.; brothers, Gary, Warren, Lindsey Jr. and Allen Gaspard; sisters, Carolyn and Jody Gaspard; and grandchildren, Lauren and Abel Trosclair Jr. She was preceded by her mother, Sally Terrebonne Gaspard. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Rodrigue Sr. John Joseph Rodrigue Sr., 70, a native of Pointe-aux-Chene and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. March 24, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Chaisson Rodrigue; sons, David, Allen, Lionel, Glenn, Melvin, Yancey, John Snyder, Christopher and Eric Rodrigue; daughters, Amelia Young, Marjorie Rodrigue, Susan Robles, Charlene Percle, Samantha Rodrigue, Daisy Rodrigue and Marlene Rodrigue; brothers, Paul, Emile and Claude Rodrigue; sister, Alexandria Crochet; 35 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Montar and Fabiolla Neal Rodrigue; sons, John Joseph Jr. and Eric Joseph Rodrigue; and three sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Enolia Guilbeau Enolia Griffin Guilbeau, 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died March 22, 2004. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband Raleigh Guilbeau; sons, Jimmy and Robert Toups; daughters, Beverly and Carol Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Oria Kiger Griffin; grandson, Jimmy Toups Jr.; and brothers, Derris, Richard, Eunice and Gilbert Griffin. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Tyler Breaux Sr. Tyler "Boutsy" Breaux Sr., 23, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at II a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Lynn Lichenstein Breaux of Houma; his parents, Terry J. Breaux Sr. and Myra Hebert Breaux of Dulac; two sons, Tyler Breaux Jr. and Bryce Breaux of Houma; one brother, Terry Breaux Jr. of Dulac; one sister, Tonya B. Eschete of Dulac; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Dawn Lirette of Bourg; his grandparents, Claude and Lois Price and Myron and Eula Hebert of Dulac; his great-grandmother, Cora Carrere of Dulac; four nieces, Megan Whisler, Haley Lirette, Kiley Lirette and Remley Lirette; and two nephews, Aaron Dupre and Colby John Lirette. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nolan Breaux Sr.; his great- grandfather, Lawrence Carrere; his great-grandmother, Ellida Babin; and his great-grandfather, Renee Breaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Thomas Jackson Jr. Thomas Wayne "P-Nut" Jackson Jr. 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. March 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 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 No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Tina Louise Pellegrin Jackson of Houma; parents, Thomas Wayne Sr. and Bonnie Olivier Jackson of Houma; daughters, Candace Leigh Jackson and Hannah Claire Jackson of Houma; brother, Russell Paul Jackson of Houma; and sister, Kelly Jackson Johnson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas R. and Hazel Jackson, Austin and Julia Olivier. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Adam Waguespack Jr. Adam Theodore Waguespack Jr., 78, a native and resident of Vacherie died March 23,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virgia Waguespack; sons and daughters- in-law, Anthony and Jeanne Waguespack, Dale and Helen Waguespack, Brian and Marcia Waguespack and Paul and Pamela Waguespack; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan W. and Chad Weidert and Shelia W. and S. Webb Holland; grandchildren, Toni W. and Scott Dantonio, Nicholas, Reid, Dana, Desi. John, Adam William and Miriam Waguespack, Chase, Dustin and Emily Weidert and Matthew Holland. Greatgrandchild, Luke Dantonio; brothers, Donald, Lloyd, Lester and Clifford Waguespack. He was preceded in death by his parents Adam Sr. and Myrthee S. Waguespack; and brother George Waguespack. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Elda Keller Elda Breaux Keiler, 95, a native of Welsh and resident of Lutcher, died March 24,2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Gramercy. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Milton Jr. and Bobbie Keller, Roy Keller, Leon and Audrey Keller, Ray Keller, Thomas and Hazel Keller and Daniel and Lynda Keller; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Kelly; daughter, Joyce Delahoussaye; brother, Eddie Breaux; 48 grandchildren; 94 great- grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Keller Sr.; parents, Eddie and Theresa Babin Breaux; daughter-in-law, Joyce Keller; brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux; sisters, Beatrice Concienne, Ruth Thibodaux and Marie Ledet; four grandchildren; and two great-grand children. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lowell Oubre Lowell Paul Oubre, 54, died March 24,2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be announced later, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Melva Tipton Oubre; mother, Therese Gravois Oubre; sons, Chet Oubre and Richard Naquin Jr.; daughters, Mandy Falgoust, Connie Hebert and Shannon Ferguson; brother, Eddie Oubre Jr.; sisters, Catherine Hymel and Annette Stein; and grandchildren, Alex, Brandon and Dillan Falgoust, Chase Ferguson and Kobe Naquin. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Oubre Sr.; brothers, Wade and Timothy Oubre' and sister, Ellen Mula. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earl Woods Sr. Earl Woods Sr., 64, a native Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux died at 8 a.m. March 24, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Woods of Thibodaux; sons, Earl Woods Jr. and Vincent T. Woods of Baton Rouge, Troy R. Woods of Raceland; daughters, Debra Woods of Raceland and Penny E. Woods of Thibodaux; brothers, Raymond Woods of Chackbay and Rennard Woods Sr. of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Joseph Woods Sr., and Charlotte Robinson Woods; brothers, Joseph Jr., Henry Sr., James Sr., Andrew and Roy Woods; and sister. Shirley Woods. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clara Danos Clara Belle Stevens Danos, 77, a native and resident of Lockport died March 25,2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, David Stevens; daughter, Julie Stevens Toups; sisters, Mabel Chauvin and Dora Mae Sevin; six grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elson "Ces" Stevens; second husband, Johnny Danos Jr.; parents, Lubin and Lucia Melancon Allemand; son, Patrick Joseph Stevens; daughter, Deborah Marie Stevens; brothers, Alvin, Lubin Jr., Herbert, Norman, Lawrence, and Nolan Allemand; sisters, Emelda Hebert and Maude Bourgeois. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Noelie Orgeron Noelie Robichaux Orgeron, 87, a native and resident of Lockport died at 6:22 a.m. March 25,2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Freddie Joseph Jr. and Johnny Joseph Orgeron Sr.; daughter, Marie Orgeron Foret; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Joseph Orgeron Sr.; parents, John and Elizabeth Sevin Robichaux; son, Wilton Joseph Orgeron; daughter. Bertha Orgeron Hebert; brothers, Jean and Louis Robichaux; sisters, Elizabeth Robichaux Loupe and Bridget Robichaux Bernard; and one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ida Griffin Ida Mae Brown Griffin, 77, a native of Centerville, Miss, and resident of Larose, died at 10:20 a.m. March 26, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Gracie Lee Gardner and Emma Jean McGowan of Larose; an adopted son, David Lee Griffin Jr. of Raceland; adopted daughters, Charlotte Griffin, and Regena Charles Thomas of Larose; 16 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Griffin; parents, Dave and Verla Brown; son, David Lee Griffin Sr.; daughter,Ella Mae Griffin Grant; brother, Charlie Brown; and sister, Mary Easter Backco. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Margie Thibodeaux Margie A. Thibodeaux, 69, a native Of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:06 p.m. March 26, 2004. A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at the KC Hall in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mary "May" Roddy Authement; sons, Errol and Jody Thibodeaux; daughters, Karen Bordok, Robin Williams Robling and Tany Neal; brothers, Sterling and Arnold Authement; sister, Judy Jackson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Paul Thibodeaux; and father, Israel Merciner Authement. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mabel Marcel Mabel Ann Marcel, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:17 a.m. March 26, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at the KC Hall in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Ferrel Paul Marcel; sons, Craig and Brad Marcel; and sisters, Marline LeBouef, Stella Marcel and Belly Tillman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mabel Guy Benoit. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Diane Scott Diane Theresa Duplantis Scott, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. March 26, 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. She is survived by her sons, Reggie, Darrell and Horace Scott Jr.; daughter, Racheal Scott; brothers, Errol and Floyd Duplantis; sisters, Leona Landry and Ouida Dupre; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving Paul and Elise Picou Duplantis; and brothers, Alien and Irving Duplantis Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Delores Serigny Delores E. Serigny, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 p.m. March 26,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Raymond Serigny; sisters, Virgis Sanamao and Dolcina Melancon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maxine and Elemira Crosby Serigny. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roxanne Thomas Roxanne Thomas, 27, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 26, 2004. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Eva Mae Thomas of Thibodaux; sister, Eve Denise Thomas of Thibodaux; brother, Adam William Thomas of Thibodaux; stepbrothers, Russell Williams Jr. and Josh Henry of Napoleonville; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Lawrence Thomas ST.; and brother, Lawrence Thomas Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Claude Tyler Claude Tyler, 54, a native of Pineville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 26, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Gaubert Tyler; son, Rodney Tyler; daughter, Heather Tyler; brother, Charles Tyler; sisters, Julie, Rose and Gladys Tyler one grandchild. He was preceded in death by hrs parents, Ernest and Virginia Smith Tyler. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Henry Johnson Henry Lee Johnson, a native of Dry Prong and resident of Luling, died March 27,2004. Visitation will be at from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Luling. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Lois Rita Toups Johnson; children, Gregory T., Cassie A. Kaplan, Rick M. and Kerry C. Hotard, Shannon B. and Tracy S; sons-in- law and daughters-in-law, Michael Kaplan, Lonie Hotard, Alison P. Johnson, Stephanie H. Johnson and Pamela G. Johnson; brothers and sisters, Winard Johnson, Earline J. Jones, Florine J. Swinson; brothers and sisters,Williams W. Jones, Robert Swinson, Marie Johnson, Randall J. and Louis Toups and Betty Toups; grandchildren, Brad, Sondra, Kelsey, Eden. Jonah and Christin Johnson, Joshua, Heather and Bailee Kaplan, Lance, Chad and Sarah Hotard; and step- grandchildren, Scott and Clint Hotard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonso A, and Sarah D. Johnson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Betty Larocca Betty Lou Doss Larocca, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux died March 27, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Larocca Sr.; mother, Emily Doss Romagoz; son, Lawrence J. Larocca Jr.; daughter, Sheila Larocca Barbera; brother, Harold Doss Sr.; four grandaughters; and two greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Romagoz; and brother, James Doss. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sarah Marshall Sarah Chambers Marshall, 82, a native of Clifton Forge, Va., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:05 p.m. March 28, 2004, at the Suites of Sugar Mill Point in Houma. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Louise "Millie" Smith and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Masterson; son, Thomas Edward Marshall; grandchildren, Patrick Michael Smith, Timothy Matthew Smith, Sarah Cox Masterson, Catherine Chambers Masterson, Allison Nancy Marshall and Emily Joel Marshall; great-grandson, Jacob Michael Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ernest Marshall Jr.; parents, Mildred Sutton Chambers and Willis Ernest Chambers; brother, George Sutton Chambers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeanne Mitchell Jeanne Marie Gaudet Mitchell native and resident of Raceland died at 1:30 p.m. March 28, 2004 Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at S Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son-in-law, Philip Theil Sr.; grandchildren and their spouses, Diana Theil Chappetta and husband, AJ. and Phil Theil Jr. and wife, Pauline, Scott Theil and wife, Tonya, Patty Theil Verret and husband Albert: great-grandchildren, Brandon, Annie, Heath, Victoria Theil and Kelly Capello; and sisters, Alice Bergeron and Bella Baudoin. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Mitchell: parents. Frank and Ida Chauvin Gaudet; daughter, Margaret Theil; brother, Sam Gaudet; sisters, Velma Gaudet, Beatrice Robichaux, Marguerite Breaux and Bernice Scott. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Pauline Montgomery Pauline Hall Montgomery, 79, a native of California and resident of Montegut, died at 9:35 p.m. March 28, 2004. She is survived by her sons, Michael Montgomery of Othello, Wash.; Donald Montgomery of Montegut and John Montgomery of Salinas, Calif; sisters, Nadine Compton of Coulterville, Calif., and Neta Evans of Wheeler, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Montgomery; parents, David Sr. and Lela Baker Hall; son, Richard Montgomery; brothers, David Jr., Tommy and Edward Hall; and seven sisters. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. James Pierce James "Ray" Pierce, 80, a resident of Gheens, died at 2:50 p.m. March 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dally Breaux Jr.; brother, AJ. "Bobby" Pierce; sister, Francis Yancey , grandchildren, Jacob Breaux and wife Courtney; Jared Breaux and wife, Michelle and Jessica Breaux and fiancee Jarred Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Selma Falgout Pierce. He was a member of the Raceland VFW. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roy Allemand Roy Joseph Allemand, 60, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 29, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Betty Becnel Allemand; son, Kyle Allemand; daughter, Ericka Guidry; brothers, Johnny and Roland Allemand; sisters, Vivian Parr, Lillian Rome, Betty Chiasson, Lilly Rose Trosclair and Marion Cretini; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Xavier and Celestine Breaux Allemand. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jackie Hebert Jackie Frederick Hebert, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died March 29, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Schouest Frederick; son, Ron Hebert; daughters, Rachel and Roxanne Hebert; brothers, Kenny "Fee" and Tommy Frederick; and sister, Sheila Gros. She was preceded in death by her father. Eddie Joseph Frederick Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marvin Terrebonne Sr. Marvin Terrebonne Sr., 40, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:07 a.m. March 29, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife, Penny Terrebonne; sons, Marvin Terrebonne Jr., Derick Naquin and Anthony Smith; daughters, Kaelyn Naquina and Tayler Smith; brothers, Lionel, Randy and Blake Terrebonne; sister, Dinah Terrebonne; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Esther Naquin Terrebonne. He was a carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades. Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Irene Cheramie Irene Ybarzabal Cheramie, 81, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:05 a.m. March 30, 2004. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church mausoleum. She is survived by her son, Ronald Cheramie; daughter, Ruth Rushing; sister, Nelia Dufrene; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Cheramie; parents, Miguel and Rachel Crosby Ybarzabal; brother, Miguel Ybarzabal Jr.; sisters, Leonore Martinez, Hazel Burke and Lorraine Vegas; grandchild, Rachel Barrios; and great- grandchild, Kaleb Pitre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Calise Cortez Calise "Keen" Joseph Cortez, 80, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 4:45 p.m. March 30, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Kraemer Cortez; sons, Daniel, Callen, Mitchell, Edmond and Patrick Cortez; daughters, Priscllla C. Bergeron, Enola C. Adams and Sherrie C. Stein; brothers, Phillip, Percy and Lawrence Cortez; sisters, Dorothy C. Granier and Almarine C. Falgoust; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rosa Kraemer Cortez; brothers, Leon, Nicholas, Antoine and Nelson Cortez; and sister, Corrine C. Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rose Papa Rose Webre Papa, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux died March 30, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her brothers, Claude and Louis "Billy" Webre; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent "Fatty" Papa Jr.; parents, Thomas and Agnes Freeman Webre; brother, Percy Webre; and sisters, Emelda Buccanarra, Clothilde Gaubert and Shirley McCreary. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Cyrus Solar Sr. Cyrus M. Solar Sr., 73, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:30 a.m. March 30,2004. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Judy Scully Solar; sons, Harold Sr., Cyrus Jr., Ricky and Chad Solar, daughters, Norma Lynn Summers, Marliss Ann Lena and Diana Gisclair; five stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Elvena Guillot Solar; brothers, C. J. and Joseph Solar; sister, Hilda Landry; and one grandchild. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Michael Becnel Michael "Mike" Becnel, 56, a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died March 31,2004 in Lafourche Parish as a result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be 4:30 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Friday at the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of the Flowers in Lafayette. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharon Charpentier Becnel; daughters, Shannon Becnel Trahan and her husband Christopher L Trahan, and Nicole Marie Becnel; granddaughters, Madeline Rose Becnel and Meredith. Ellen Trahan; mother, Lucille Lyons Becnel; sisters, Judy Becnel DeGravelle and her husband Camille DeGravelle, and Sheila Becnel Fox and her husband Tom Fox; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sylvester Becnel; sister, Deborah Becnel; and parents, John and Lucille Lyons Becnel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Kurt Bourgeois Kurt Paul Bourgeois, 47, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1 a.m. March 31, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Cheryl Sanchez; mother, Rita Gaudet Bourgeois; brothers, Rodney, Michael and Keith Bourgeois; sisters, Debra Bourgeois Dupre and Patricia Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his father, Oakland Bourgeois; and sons, Jeremy and Shawn Bourgeois. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Annie Saia Annie Helen Dorsey Saia, 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 a.m. March 27.2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday a t Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Steve, Joseph Jr., Edward, Mark and David Saia; daughter, Diane Saia Giffin; brother, James "Jimmy" Dorsey; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Louis Saia Sr.; parents, Henry Golden Dorsey Sr. and Anna Perrilloux Dorsey; and brother, Henry G. Dorsey Jr. She was an award-winning painter, accomplished woodcarver and quilter who loved all handcrafts, fabric arts, gardening and music. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Samuel Truehill Samuel Harold Truehill, 61, a native and resident of Napoleonville died March 27, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Toni T. Joseph of Thibodaux, Lethicia T. Jacobs of Dorseyville, Demitri Cooper and Natalie Robinson; stepdaughter, Debra Scott; sons, Kirby Truehill of Napoleonville, Samuel Robinson of Atlanta; Troy and Dwayne Curtis of Bertrandville; sisters, Edrey Williams and Pearly Kate Devill of Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Earline Truehill; wife, Lois Ruby Truehill; grandchild, Chelcy Robinson; five sisters; and three brothers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marie Willoughby Marie Willoughby, 67, a native of New York City, and resident Napoleonville, died at 7:48 p.m. March 27,2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist I Church in Napoleonville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday aE the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herbert J, Wilioughby of Napoleonville; three sons, Charles Bernard of Napoleonville, Oliver Bernard of Thibodaux, and Eric Bernard of Tunica; daughters, Lydia Bernard, and Alice Williams of Napoleonville; 14 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Alice Bernard; son. Robert Bernard Sr.; brothers, Harry Troupe, and Joseph Bentley Bernard; and sister, Irma Hughes. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Earlene Dabney-Bowers Earlene Dabney-Bowers, 46, of Napoleonville and resident of Columbia, S.C., died March 29, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn United Methodist 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 husband, the Rev. Isadore Bowers Jr.; sons, Isadore III. and Mikheal Langston Bowers of Columbia, S.C.; stepdaughters, Tessa Bowers of Orlando, Fla., and Jeronda Bowers of Hawaii; brothers, Wilson Jr. and Alton Dabney of New Orleans, James Dabney Sr. of Laurel, Miss., Warren Dabney of Napoleonville, Allen Dabney of Labadieville and Walter Dabney of Angleton, Texas; sisters, Rosetta Dabney-Brumfield and Albertha McBride Holly of New Orleans; one grandson; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Sr. and Rosemary McBride Dabney; sister, Cora Lee Bell Starks; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Isadore Sr. and Lillie Kate Bowers. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Julia Domino Julia Freeman, 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 29, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Henry J. Domino, Horace J. Domino Jr., and Macklin J. Domino Sr., all of Vacherie; daughters, Melanie D. Dumas, and Marcella M. Octave of Vacherie; brother, Joseph Octave Freeman of Marrero; sister, Melanie F. Dumas of Vacherie; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Domino Sr.; parents, Alcee Freeman Sr., and Melanie Steib; brother, Alcee Freeman Jr., sisters, Agnes F. James, and Veronica F, Keller and one great-granddaughter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ricky Vaden Ricky Dean Vaden 51 a native of Malvern, Arkansas and resident of Houma died March 29, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Another funeral service is pending for Monday in Malvern, Ark. Burial will be in the Moses Church Cemetery on Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany C. Vaden of Houma; mother, Corradur Vaden of Malvern, Ark.; daughters Tyrika Vaden and Tyra Vaden of Houma, Ruby Vaden and Rickita Vaden of Osceola, Ark., and Richille S. Vaden of Hot Springs, Ark; brothers Jackie Vaden of St. Paul, Minn., and Ronald Vaden of Malvern, Ark,; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Wilmon Vaden. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jonathan Guidry Jonathan James Guidry, infant, died March 30, 2004. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Anthony Guidry and Jennifer Kohler, brother, Alex Matthew Guidry; and grandparents, Olivia and Terry Adams and John and Stephanie Kohler. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ronayshia Johnson Ronayshia Johnson, infant, died March 30, 2004 at Chabert Medical Center. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. today at Allen Chapel Methodist cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Mary Ann Johnson and Ron Van Buren of Thibodaux; sisters, Moesha and Aaliyah Johnson; brothers, Jalen and Domta Johnson; maternal grandparents, Patricia Johnson and Theodore Pratt; and paternal grandparents, Verna Van Buren and Albert King. Williams and Southall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leander Gaspard Sr. Leander Joseph Gaspard Sr., 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lafayette, died at 2:20 p.m. March 31, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Vesta Lafort Gaspard; sons, Leander Jr., Jeffery and Donald Gaspard; daughter, Robin Gaspard Lee; brothers, Eusebe and Hilton Gaspard; sisters, Elmer G. Terrebonne and Enola G. Guidry; 14 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustin and Marie Borne Gaspard; brothers, Dolton Gaspard Sr. and Patterson Gaspard Sr.; sisters, Dorita C. Felerise, Augustin G Cheramie and Necia G. Callais. ============================================================================