The Plaquemines Gazette Obits for 1977 Plaquemines Parish Louisiana
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Edna Yuratich on Wednesday December 27 1996 at 1:20 am wife of Claude L 
Cook; mother of Carl, Paul, lee, Glen and Michael Cook; daughter of the 
late Angel Angelout Pelas and Paul Yuratich; sister of Mrs Melaine (Mamie)
Sergrant, Mrs Pauline Childress, Pearl, Emmett, Emile and Walter Yuratich;
also survive by6 grandchildren; age 58 years; a native and life long 
resident of Buras.
*****
Joseph Foster Daroca Jr on monday December 27 1976 at 2:30 am husband of 
Anna Torlorich by second marriage abd the late Josephine Torlorich by first
marriage father of Joseph and Frank Daroca brother of Lewis and Paul Daroca
and the late America bulot, Andrew, Albert and Anthony Daroca son of the 
late Louisa Pelas and joseph F Daroca Sr aged 70 years a native of Buras 
and a resident of Arabi for the past 63 years.
*****
Lola johnson Drewes Ethridge on Saturday December 25 1976 at 7:30 am wife
of the late Emuel Ethridge by 2nd marriage and the late Milton Drewes by 
1st marriage mother of Mrs Louis B Gay and the late Milton drewes Jr step 
mother of Mrs Irene Wampler and Mrs Nettie Bourg and Mrs Mary Churchman 
also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren aged 82 years 
a native of Pointe a la Hace and a resident of metairie.
*****
Mato Taliancich on Sunday December 26 1976 at 6:30 pm husband of the late
Florene Baril father of Mrs Mark Eymard and Mrs Raymond Menendez son of 
the late Jele Lulich and jure Taliancich brother of the late Mrs Pere Ercea, 
Joe and Andrila Taliancich also survived by 4 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren uncle of Johnny, Joe and Daniel Taliancich aged 80 years a 
native of Igrane Yugoslavia and a resident of Buras for the past 60 years.
*****
Anna Mae Taylor on Wednesday December 29 1976 at 3 pm wife of Joe Taylor 
daughter of Lena Fernandez Curol and the late Captain Johnny Fernandez 
sister of Mrs Mary Louise Olano, mrs Shirley Laurent and John {Brother} 
Fernandez and the late Mrs Irene Pavolini age 50 years a native of Lafitte 
and a resident of Marrero for the past 32 years. born 12-7-1926 ss# 
439-22-2448
*****
octave joseph Woodard on Saturday December 25 1976 at 9:30 am son of the 
late Robert and Eliza Woodard husband of the late Irma Fleming Woodard
nephew of Mrs Alphonsine Cavette and Mrs Blanche Pierre of Welcome La,
Mrs Rose Russell of New Orleans also survived by a host of other relatives 
and friends.
*****
Mae Ballay Daunie on Wednesday January 5 1977 at 12:30 pm wife of the late 
Nicholas C Daunie mother of Priscilla Marie Credeur grandmother of John 
Charles and Paul Ray Credeur daughter of Antonia Treadaway and the late 
Louis E Ballay sister of Mrs Lillian Spencer, Louis E II and Raymond Ballay 
aged 55 years a native of Port Sulpher.
*****
Annie Kate Smith McLaughlin on Saturday January 8 1977 at 10:30 pm wife of 
Henry F S McLaughlin Jr mother of Mrs E Ray Cotten and H F S McLaughlin III
sister of Mrs Marion Sharborough, Mrs Lucille Gregory, Mrs Eugenia Guillory
and Thomas E Smith Sr also survived by 7 grandchildren. born 12-20-1908 
ss# 433-74-3277
*****
Agnes A Royce on Tuesday January 4 1977 wife of the Samuel W Royce mother 
of Willian A Royce and Mrs Ramona Michels sister of Earl, Arthur, Sidney 
and O'Neil Faunce, Mrs Bell Price, Mrs Mamie Sallalamache, Mrs Annie 
Faunce, Mrs Pearl Jacobson and the late Eddie and John Faunce and Mrs 
Alice Schmell also survived by 4 grandchildren aged 77 years. a resident 
of Springfield Virginia.
*****
Carol alexander Colombel Sr on Saturday January 15 1977 at 1 pm father of 
Mrs audrey C Buras and Carrol A Colombel Jr; son of the late Cora Hingle 
and Chalres Colombel Sr; brother of Edith Rodi, Charles E Colombel Jr and 
the late Elsie O'Dawd and Gladys Caldwell; also survived by 4 grandchildren
and 4 great grandchildren; age 68 years; a native of Plaquemines Parish and
a resident of Boothville; born 2-1-1908 SS# 437-44-8816
******
Carrine Sylve Duplessis on Wednesday January 12 1977 at 12:30 am wife of the
late George Duplessis Sr daughter of the late Paul and Felicia Sylve mother 
of George Jr, jimmy and Carlos Duplessis Mmes Thelma Ancar, Beulah Sylve, 
Pearl Ancar, Rita Dinet and Lloyd Sylve sister of Mrs Amy St Ann, Paul, 
Joseph and Louis Sylve, sister in law of Marie Blazio and Sam Duplessis
also survived by 18 grandchildren 62 great grandchildren and 3 great great
grandchildren a host of other relatives a lifelong resident of Plaquemines
Parish born 11-18-1905 ss# 435-40-5522
*****
Arthur Gilbert Encalade Sr on Friday January 14 1977 at 6 am father of 
Verna Alexis, karen Encalade, Arthur Gilbert Jr and Leon Encalade brother 
of Victor Encalade Jr, Theodore Encalade, Hazel Espidron, Alice McKinley, 
Gloria B Encalade, Pauline Smith, Theresa Williams, Ruby Narcisse, the late 
Annie Edgerson, Carol and John Encalade son of the late Victor and Jane 
Encalade father in law of Consuella and regina Encalade, joseph Encalade, 
and Paul Alexis Sr also survived by 7 grandchildren a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends. born 10-28-1929 ss# 
436-48-0761
*****
Clarence hunter on Thursay January 13 1977 at 2:30 am father of Wanda 
Hunter broterh of Wanda Hunter brother of mrs Pearl H Bryant, Mrs Martha 
H Thompson, Mrs Mary Lee Moore also survived by 1 granddaughter nieces and 
nephews and a host of other relatives and friends a antive of Greensburg 
and a resident of Empire for many years. born 11-24-1913 ss# 436-05-2638
*****
Emile Thomas LeBlanc Jr on Tuesday January 11 1977 at 10:30 pm son of Ella 
May Cheron and Emile Thomas LeBlanc Sr brother of Mrs Kathryn L McGrew 
grandson of Mr and Mrs A P Cheron Sr of Buras and Mrs Angeline LeBlanc of 
New Orleans aged 23 eyars a native of Port Sulpher. born 1-24-1953 ss# 
435-88-0459
*****
Karen Lynn Scioneaux on Sunday January 16 1977 at 12:01 pm daughter of 
Glenda Jackson and Fred Scioneaux sister of Glenda Patricia Scioneaux 
paternal granddaughter of Florence Scioneaux and the late Elfere Scioneaux 
Maternal granddaughter of Emma and Joseph Jackson age 11 years a native of 
Belle Chasse.
*****
Roy Ray Steele on Thursday January 13 1977 father of Luanne Steele grand
father of Shawn Allen McKee aged 51 years a native of West Virginia and a 
resident of Jefferson Parish and of Belle Chasse for the past 20 years. 
born 3-26-1925 ss# 234-28-9181
*****
Joachim (Jack) J Cotton Jr on Sunday, January 9 1977 at 6:10 pm at the 
Veterans Hospital In New Orleans husband of Mrs Wautween Slay Cotton father
of Mrs Jackie Morales of Avondale, Mrs Trudy Darda of Lafitte, Mrs Julia 
Besse of Metairie, Mrs Mary Ann LaGasse of Metairie, Mrs Chetta Todaro of 
Westwego, Joachim J Cotton III of New Orleans, Kenneth Michael Cotton of 
Marrero, brother of Elton and Felton Cotton, both of Belle Chasse, Felix
Cotton of Westwego, Mrs Gerald Eichaker of Lafitte, son of the late Joachim
and Ella C Adams Cotton brother of the late Mrs Ella Boudreaux also survived 
by 13 grandchlldren age 51 years, a native of Westwego, La. 
born 11-15-1925 
ss# 439-30-8703
*****
Mary lucille Lee on Sunday December 10 1977 at 9:05 pm mother of Mrs 
francis Baxter, Mrs Dorothy Hall, Mrs Shirley Buckley and Mrs Majorie 
Tolar of Belle Chasse, Billy B Lee and Bobby B Lee of Belle chasse also 
survived by 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
*****
Ophella Johnson on Wednesday February 2 1977 at 9:15 pm wife of the late
George Johnson daughter of Dave and Louisa Jones mother of Elenora Jason, 
Gertrude Johnson Leon, Janella, Sidney, Ernest, Royal and THomas Johnson 
and the late Regina and Lafayette Johnosn also survived by 21 grandchildren
and 23 great grandchildren  and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives 
and friends a native of Ortical La and a lifelong resident of Plaquemines 
Parish. bon 3-3-1897 ss# 437-05-3446
*****
Capt Carroll P Lincoln on friday February 4 1977 at 9:30 am husband of 
Bonnie Garlington father of Mrs Pauline Gleason, Mrs Shelia Fremin, Mrs 
Donna Santos, C Wayne, Hillary P, Lloyd T, Orson D and Malcolm J Lincoln 
son of the late Lucy Galmiche and Timothy V Lincoln brother of Mrs Miriam 
Grillette and the late Amy, Huey P, Lloyd T and Timothy V Lincoln also 
survived by 9 grandchildren age 55 years a native of New Orleans and a 
resident of Nairn for the past 25 years.
*****
Melvin Turner Sr on Monday January 31 1977 at 7:50 am husband of Gertrude
Turner father if Melvin jr, Barbara, Regina, and Bonita Turner and Mrs 
Sandra T Garrett son of the late Nelson and Juretta Marie Turner brother 
of Nelson Jr, Issac and James Turner, Mrs Velma T Bentley, Maybell T 
Augustus, Lorine T Griffin, and Mrs wilhelmina Bass. father in law of 
Robert R Garrett and Laura B Turner grandfather of Melvin III, Eboni and 
Torrey Turner and Sequille Garrett nephew of Mrs Elmira Holden, Mrs 
Elizabeth Jones and mrs Pearl Turner also survived by many sisters and 
brothers in law, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. born 
9-16-1926 ss# 437-32-4536
*****
Mrs Ruby Marrero Alphonso on Wednesday February 9 1977 at 12:50 pm beloved
wife of Wallace Alphonso daughter of Pauline Burrow and the late Albert
Marrero; mother of Mrs Emily Davison, Mrs Genean Daughtry, Wallace Jr, Jim
Al and John H Alphonso; sister of Mrs Joyce Labbie, Mrs Early Mae Rodriquez,
Albert, Calvin and Warren Marrero and the late Hilary and Alice Marrero;
also survived by 4 grandchildren age 46 years; a native of Plaquemines
Parish and a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish.
*****
R. C. (Buddy) Coon 39 Thursday January 27 1977 husband of Barbara father of 
Butch and Don son of Mrs Letha Bailey stepson of Grant Bailey brother of 
Mrs Ann McGuire, Mrs Jackie Sampson Don Coon, and Bill Coon and one grand 
child Funeral services held Saturday January 29 from Rader Funeral Home 
Chapel Interment in Lakeview Memorial Gardens
*****
Providenza {Florence} Colletti Pizzoloto on Tuesday February 8 1977 at 
7:15 am wife of the late Gasper Pizzoioto Sr mother of Mrs Oliver A {Marie}
Blanchard, Mrs Vincent A {Florence} Forte and Miss Rose Marie Pizzoioto, 
johnny, Vincent, and Frances Pizzoioto, Mrs Raymond {Esther} Schexnayder, 
Sam Pizzoioto, and the late Gasper Pizzoioto Jr and mrs JAmes D {Josephine} 
Ribinson sister of the late Joseph Colletti and Ella Pizzoioto and 
Catherine Acuri alsi survived by 29 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren 
aged 79 years a native of Chiusa Sciafani Palermo Italy a resident of 
Plaquemines Parish.
*****
Marie Bonnecarrere Ventura on Sunday February 6 1977 at 11:45 pm wife of 
Anthony P Ventura Sr daughter of the late Victorine Chanove and Baptiste 
Bonnecarrere mother of Mrs Charles R {raymonde} Fox, Matthew B, Anthony 
P Jr, and Gene C Ventura siste of the late Raymonde Poupart, Naomi Martinez
and Paul Bonnecarrere also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grand
children aged 72 years a life long resident of Plaquemines Parish. 
*****
Lucy 'Noo Noot' Buras on Sunday February 13 1977 at 6:40 pm wife of 
the late Phillip Buras; mother Mrs Charlie Rosenberg (Irma), Mrs Kelly 
Giroir (Irene), Mrs Mae McKinney, Mrs Alva Riddlespergeer (Merie) and 
Windsor Buras; daughter of the late Victorine Baril and Anthony B Buras; 
sister Mrs John Garcich, August B Buras and the late Frances augustine, 
Victor J Sr, Henry F Sr, and Cyril Buras; also survived 10 grandchildren, 
28 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; age 84 years; a 
native of venice and a resident of Gretna for the past 7 years. Interment 
in Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery. born 12-13-1892 SS# 435-78-4668
*****
Samuel O'Neil Griffin on Monday February 14 1977 at 9 pm husband of Mrs 
Estoria Tyler Griffin, son of the late Samuel O Griffin and Mathilda 
Goodiron Griffin brother of Mrs Estelle G Florrett uncle of Rev Steve J 
Griffin, harold, Jesse, Mark, Otis and Ivory Griffine, Mr Lawrence Batiste,
Mrs Lucille Pierre, mrs Dorothy Denby, and Miss Hilda Griffin cousin of 
Rev Percy Griffin anf Rev Emmett Summers also survived by a host of great 
neices, nephews relatives and friends interment in Providence memorila Park.
*****
James Lloyd hingle on Wednesday February 16 1977 at 1:10 pm husband of 
Barbara Smith; son of the leta Ann Lassus and joseph Hingle Sr; father
of Mrs Gary Maringer (Jamie) and Carole Anne (Dinky) Hingle; foster father
of Jimmy Martinez; brother of Mrs Vivian Garrett, Mrs Grace Ballay, Vernon 
C, Fritz and the late Agnes and Joseph Jr Hingle; age 53 years; a native 
and lifelong resident of Empire. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery.
*****
Willard lee on Sunday February 13 1977 at 4:15 pm husbdan of Pauline 
Galmiche Lee father of Ann Margaret, Gina Marie, Betty Gail, Cornelia Ann, 
Doris Faye, Walter and Allen Greg Lee stepfather of Mrs Virginia Mulhearn, 
Mrs Marlanne casey, Louis Morel Jr, Arthur J morel Sr and Darryl L Morel 
brother of Mrs Blanche Brown, Mrs Bessie Schumacher, Mrs Beatrice Lee, Mrs 
Betty Sweat, Walter Lee and the late Emmett Lee age 60 years a native of 
Alma Georgia and a resident of Buras for the past 8 years. Interment in 
Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery.
*****
Harold Holloway on Monday February 21 1977 at 2:30 pm husband of Charlotte
Buras father of Carl and Daniel Holloway son of Mrs Alice Baril and the 
late Medford D holloway brother of Douglas and eddie Holloway and the late 
carl Holloway aged 29 years a native of Orange Texas and a resident of 
boothville for the past 18 years.
*****
Ethel Rowell Alford pottharst on friday February 18 1977 at 1 am wife of 
the late Herman Pottharst mother of Mrs Mildred Earl, Mrs Shirley Pelas, 
Dorotyh Alford and Don Alford daughter of the late Mary JAne McEwem and 
George Rowell sister of Mrs James Jordon, Mrs Ola Robinson and the late 
Mrs Lillie Boyd, Bud Rowell and Mrs Ruby Dunaway also survived by 13 grand
children aged 71 years a native of Mississippi and a resident of Port 
Sulpher for the past 27 years. born 1-26-1906 ss# 439-18-0691
*****
Horace Adolph Buras Sr on Sunday March 6 1977 at 1:30am husband of the late
Grace Gigilo; father of Horace A Buras Jr and Mrs Jackie Gardner; son of 
the late Angeline Buras and Augustine A Buras; brother of Mrs Ethel Buras 
and Mrs Elda Lindsay; also survived by 4 grandchildren; age 75 years; a 
native of Venice and a resident of Chalmette for the past 2 years. born
7-15-1901 SS# 435-30-1237
*****
Haze (Coco) Cheramie Jr on Saturday February 26 1977 at 8:00 pm husband 
of the late Lelia Lepine father of Mrs Olivia Jeandron and Rosita Cheramie, 
Aramis (Brother) Cheramie and the late Lawrence Cheramie son of the late 
Haze Cheramie Sr and Ezeida Borne Cheramie brother of Mrs Elisa Collins, 
Mrs Norica Seibert, Mrs Lucille Rivet, Mrs Ezella Schouest, Mrs Alexandrine 
Lee, Mrs. Laurita Allo, Ernest and Morvant Cheramie and the late Lester and
Agna Cheramie; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren 
age 74 years, a native of Golden Meadow La. and a resident of Belle Chasse,
La. for the past 35 years. born 1-23-1903 ss# 434-09-1771
*****
Joseph Davis on Monday February 28 1977 at 10:00 pm husband of the late 
alma A Davis father of Mrs Elnore Davis Gage, Elton and Raymond Davis son 
of the late Mr and MRs Chester and Emma Davis grandfather of 8 grand
children and 13 great grandchildren brother of Earl, Kerry and Chester 
Davis and the late O B Parker brother in law of 5 sisters and 2 brothers 
in law, father in law of Onease, Nora Davis and Manuel Gage also survived 
by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends a 
native and life long residnet of Port Sulpher La. 
born 8-20-1899 
ss# 439-01-1946
*****
Cornelius Garrison on Tuesday march 1 1977 at 6:30 pm son of the late Rev 
Isiah Garrison and lydia Garrison father of Mrs Shirley Fisher, mr Cornelius
Garrison Jr husband of the late Viola Garrison brother of Calvin Garrison,
Eveina Riley and the late Bertha Mayfield, George Arnolie also survived by
10 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other
relatives and friends. 
born 2-2-1909 
ss# 704-14-4669
*****
Anthony Gartoucies on Friday Februaury 25 1977 at 9:45 am father of 
Clarence (Cat) Gartoucies; son of Anthony Gartoucies and the late 
Christina Algero; foster father of Denise Folse and Mrs Sedonia 
Chaisson; brother of Mrs Angeline Buras and the late Mrs Louis angela, 
Mrs Lana Babin, Mrs Josephine Scarabin, Lillie, Millie, Ollie and Joe 
Gartoucies; grandfater of Michelle Buras; age 76 years; a native of 
Venice and a resident of New Orleans for the past 22 years.
*****
Laura Cosse on Monday February 28 1977 at 8 am wife of the late Alcee J 
Hymel ar; mother of Mrs Jaochim A Messine (Lelia) and Alcee J hymel Jr;
daughter of the late Armantine Martin and cyrille Cosse; age 90 years; a 
native of Pointe a la Hache and a resident of New Orleans for the past 80
years. born 11-5-1886 SS# 434-80-5946
*****

Josephine {Josie} B lisotta on Friday March 3 1977 at 4:25 pm daughter of 
the late Mary Grace DeSalvo and joseph Blanda wife of Vincent Lisotta 
mother of John and Luke Lisotta sister of Phillip, Frank, Sam, john, Nick, 
and Joseph Blande, Mrs Lena Delaune, Mrs Fee Pantillo, Mrs Rosemary 
Arcement, Mrs Rosalie Mac Lean and the late Mary Grace Blande also survived
by 5 grandchildren Lori, Lenny, Tommy, Jimmy, and Danie Liscotta aged 65 
years a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Marrero and New Orleans
for the past 62 years 
born 3-15-1911 ss# 436-05-1847
*****
Antoinette Anglada on Thursday February 24 1977 at 3:30 pm wife of the 
late Vincent F lowe; daughter of the late Amelie Bruney and Uriah Anglade;
mother of Mrs Mildred Arsing, Mrs Lillian Fougout, Mrs Muriel Brauner and
Gerald Lowe; sister of Mrs Angeline Schwary, Marguerite, Frank, Paul and 
Joe Anglade; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren;
age 78 years; a native of Nairn and a resident of Algiers for the past 60
years. 
born 4-13-1898 SS# 435-78-8940
*****
Emanuel prout on February 26 1977 4:50 pm husband of Mrs Mazie S Prout son 
of the late Peter Prout Sr and Mary Booker prout father of Emanuel L Prout,
Joyce P Williams, Lionel, Leroy and Jionhonair Prout Banks, brother of 
Gertrude P Merrick and Chancy Prout preceded in death by 6 sisters 5 
brothers survived by 6 sisters in law 2 brothers in law 3 daughters in 
law 28 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren 5 godchildren and a host of 
nieces and nephews a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New 
Orleans for the past 8 years.
*****
Louise A Roddy on Wednesday March 2 1977 at 12:15 am wife of the late 
Charles L Roddy mother of Mrs Gloria Hues, daughter of the late Angelina 
Maniba and Mike Angrisano sister of Mrs Roselle Shano, Mrs Francis Cortez, 
Mrs Anna Gros, Mrs Angeline Pons and Paul Angrisano and the late Mary 
Badeaux, mrs Jenny Saparita and Tony Angrisano Sr also survived by 1 grand
child aged 67 years a native of Plaquemines PArish and a resident of Gretna
for 47 years. 
born 1-29-1909 ss# 433-40-0801
*****
Mrs Daisy H Treadaway of Marrero la and formely of Port Sulpher La on 
Tuesday March 8, 1977 at 1:10 p.m. beloved wife of the late Richard 
Treadaway; mother of Heien M Lopez, Dorothy, Traham, Shirley T Pitts, 
Melvin R., Archie J., Roland J., and Sherman C Treadaway Sr. daughter 
of the late Eleanore Pelas and Louis Hatton; sister of Clothilde, Xavier, 
and James Hatton also survived by 27 grandchildren and 36 great 
grandchildren aged 78 years; a native of Buras and a resident of Marrero 
La for the past 8 years.
*****
Wilfred J Falgout on Tuesday March 15 1977 at 8:15 am husband of Jane 
Wastley Falgout son of the late Azema Savoie and Alphonso Falgout brother 
of Louis Falgout aged 58 years a native of Houma and a resident of Port 
Sulpher for the past 15 years. 
born 3-25-1918 ss# 436-09-7650
*****
kevin Paul lebeouf on Thursday March 17 1977 at 3 pm son of Mildred Guidry 
and Junior J Lebeouf brother of karen Kay and the late Kenneth Lee Lebrouf 
grandson of leona Guidry, louisiana Thibodaux LeBeouf and William LeBeouf 
and the late Clement Guidry aged 18 years.
*****
George A Miller Sr on Thursday MArch 17 1977 at 7:22 pm husband of the 
late Mildred Henderson father of Mrs Patricia ann Uhle and George A Miller 
Jr son of the late Mary Meagle and William Miller brother of Mrs Norma 
Sandlfer also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren aged 
69 years a native of Gretna and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 16
years 
born 4-24-1907 ss# 703-12-9414
*****
Roy Andrew Vinet on March 14 1977 son of Wilfred Vinet and Zelida Cosse;
husband Eva Schneider; brother of Lettie Landry, Lydia Ragas, Bertha 
Cundiff and the late Mollie Solis, Mena Welchley, Eva Munich, Rene, Numa, 
Harry and Daniel Vinet; age 75 years; a native of Pointe a la Hache and 
a resident of New Orleans; 
born 7-1-1901 SS# 434-07-7431
*****
Louella Kiff Roddy on Monday March 21 1977 at 10:50 am mother of Mrs 
Charlotte Snyder foster mother of Mike Rody sister of Mrs Jeanne Picou, 
Wilma Alpha, Hughs B Kiff half sister of Mrs Stanley Thevenot also survived
by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren aged 65 years a native and 
resident of Morgan City La. 
born 6-2-1911 ss# 434-07-9033
*****
Alverta Marie Griffin Thornton on Thursday March 24 1977 at 7:10 am wife of
Roger Thornton mother of Larry Sr, Mike, Euris Jr, Paul, Danny and Chris 
Schouest, Mrs Marilyn Hallener and mrs Carolyn Oldhan foster mother of 
Larry Schest Jr sister of Howard Dardar and Mrs Belta Savoie daughter of 
Willis Griffin and the late Leonise Lonbas Griffin step daughter of 
Willcliff Dardar also survived by 3 grandchildren aged 42 years a native 
of Golden Meadow and a resident of Buras. 
born 10-6-1934 ss# 436-92-8834
*****
Mrs Lee Kornegay Book on Wednesday March 30 1977 at 11:45 am mother of Mr
John E book of Poplarville, Miss mother in law of Joseph Mahon of Buras 
sister of Mrs Pearl Fourroux of Plaquemine, Miss Maud, Ruth, May and Heard 
Kornegay all of Plaquemine and Merkie Kornegay of Lockport, Miss also 
survived by 4 grandchildren age 73 years a native of Smoke Bend La and a 
resident of Plaquemine, La. 
born 12-20-1903 ss# 431-24-4513
*****
Mamie Marie Pelas on Wednesday March 30 1977 at 8:50 pm wife of Eric 
Chedville; sister of Mrs Elsie Zeringue, Mrs Stella Jacomine, Mrs Thelma
Davis, Mrs Fern Buras and Ulice Pelas; age 65 years; a native of Buras and
a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 6 years; 
born 5-5-1911 
SS# 434-03-8648
*****
Sidney J Gleason Sr on Sunday March 27 1977 at 11 am husband of the late
Louise Petite father of Mrs Mary Lou Fontenelle of Pointe a la Hache and 
Sidney J Gleason Jr step father of Mrs Lena Mae Hingle son of the lete 
Eugenia Caro and David Gleason of Buras and the late Eugenia Carlisle, 
David, Herman, Albert and Edwin Gleason and step brother of Robert Gleason
also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren aged 81 years a 
native of Plaquemines Parish. 
born 1-26-1896 ss# 433-07-8929
*****
Bernadette {Bernice} Anders Vitrano on Saturday April 3 1977 at 10:30 pm 
mother of Master Trinity Michael Vitrano daughter of mr and Mrs Anthony 
{Tony} Vitrano of Belle Chasse sister of Mrs Tony Jo Crechet of Houma, 
Miss Gianna Vitrano of Kenner, Miss Alycla Vitrano of Belle Chasse, Mr 
Louis Vitrano of Gretna, Mr Di Metrius Vitrano of Belle Chasse maternal 
granddaughter of mr and Mrs Anthony Merania fraternal granddaughter of 
the late Mr Louis and Gracia Accsta Vitrano also survived by several 
uncles and aunts aged 25 years a native of New Orlenas nad a resident 
of Belle Chasse.
*****
Matthew Michel John Barbier on Wednesday March 23 1977 at 11:45 am husband 
of Florence Wenholz, father of Mrs Dorothy Meyer, Mrs Eleonora Vogt, 
Frederick and the late Matthew, Jr and Joan Marie Barbier, brother of Mrs 
Eleonora Audibert, Joseph and August Barbier and the late Mrs Victorine 
Wenholz, Mrs Marie Jesciard, Mrs Josephone Glavina Wenholl and George 
Barbier, Sr, grandfather of Mrs Jonelle Archibald, John II and Jeffrey 
Meyer and Carol Barbier great grandfather of Daniel Archibald II and 
Jennifer Meyer age 88 years a native of New Orleans, La 
born 9-19-1888 
ss# 439-66-9164
***** 
Dora Bailey Cargo on Saturday April 2 1977 at 9:45 pm wife of Clarence 
Cargo Sr daughter of the late Arnold and Ida Mae Bailey Sr mother of 
Clarence Cargo Jr, Bernard, Kenneth, Larry, Patricia and Denise Cargo 
sister of Evelyn Fredericks, Isonia Banks, Arnold Jr and Manuel Bailey 
and the late Marguerite Bailey and Alphonse Bailey niece of Spencer Jones 
also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 sisters in law, 6 brothers in law, 4 
daughters in law, 3 godchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins other 
relatives and friends a antive of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of St.
Bernard PArish for the past 53 years. 
born 2-18-1934 ss# 435-38-4941
*****
Blanche M Dickson on Sunday April 3 1977 at 11 am wife of Henry R Dickson 
mother of Louis, Marcus, Orlando, henry and Joseph Dickson and Mrs Shirley 
D Young. 
born 9-2-1903 ss# 456-42-6801
*****
Florence Dell Field on Saturday April 2 1977 at 12:30 am wife of the late 
Claude P Field mother of Iona Chauvin, Claudelle Wilkerson, Bruce L and 
Alvin P Field sister of Margie Coffman and Poly Nickell also survived by 9 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 
born 7-11-1917 ss# 436-96-1429
*****
Wilmer (Poppy) Rigaud on Friday April 8 1977 at 7:45 am husband of the late 
Hattie Bennen; father of Mrs James F Walker (Shirley) and the late Lionel
W Rigaud; son of the late Alice Bayhi and Ulysse Rigaud; brother of Odaly
R Bailey, Juanita Rigaud and the late Mrs Ada R Perez, Leno and Ulysse
Rigaud Jr; grandfather of Jamie and James F Walker; age 74 years; a 
native of Plaquemines parish and a resident of Belle Chasse; 
born 3-21-1903
SS# 439-30-5759
*****
Bernard Stockfleth on Wednesday April 6 1977 at 8 pm husband of Irma Landry;
son of Sidney Stockfleth Sr and the late Mazie Bruney; step father of Mrs 
Gertrude Leet, Mrs Evelyn Chauvin and John Pennison; brother of Siddney Jr,
Roy, Joseph and hubert Stockfleth; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 13
great grandchildren; age 65 years; a native and lifelong resident of 
Empire. 
born 4-25-1911 SS# 437-38-1766
*****
Mary Barrois Buras on Wednesday 4-13-1977 at 6:15am wife of the late Peter
R Buras; mother Mrs Elziere B Abshire, Peter C, Walter J and Huey P Buras;
daughter of the late Matilda Buras and Thomas Barrois; sister of Mrs Elone 
B Smith and the late Mrs Lenore Williams, George, Lawrence, John and Newton
Barrois; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; age 
78 years; a native and lifelong resident of Boothville.
born 12-13-1898
SS# 439-80-2524
*****
Jennie Ansardi on Saturday April 16 1977 wife of the late Joseph Dragon;
daughter of the late Marie Melerine and Dominic Ansardi; sister of Casimir
and the late John, Abraham, Adam, August, Ambrose, Jack, Robert and Louise
Ansardi; age 78 years; a native and life long resident of Plaquemines 
Parish. 
born 8-16-1898 SS# 438-16-8604
*****
Estell C S Duplessis on monday April 11 1977 at 6 am wife of Joseph A 
Duplessis and the late Henry Simpson mother of Leona B Griffin, Dorothy 
Britton, Joseph, John, George, Bartholomew, Larry, Austin O and Peter Gray 
Simpson, Charles Duplessis and the late Henry Simpson Jr daughter of the 
late George and Eugenie Cornin sister of Marie T Avist, Frances Kenney, 
Ester LePage, Antonia Williams, Gertrude C Bentley, Simon Cornin and the 
late Alice Encalarde, Marguerite Sylvester and George Cornin Jr mother in 
law od Beulah, Dorothy, Irene, Jean, Josie, Joyce and Louise Simpson, 
Glenda Duplessis, Clarence Griffin and Herman Britton also survived by 52 
grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews cousins 
other relatives and friends a native of Pointe a la Hache and a lifelong 
resident of New Orleans. 
born 11-14-1903 ss# 435-40-9357
*****
Dora Martin Hess on Saturday April 16 1977 at 4 am wife of the late Willie
L Hess mother of Mrs Julia Pitre, Mrs dona Roeder, Willie Jr, Robert, 
Huey, Henry, johnny, Jerry and Roy Hess sister of Francis Bordelon also 
survived by 35 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren aged 73 years a 
native of Big Ben La and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 32
years.
*****
Nicholas John Vezich on Tuesday April 12 1977 at 1:40 pm husband of myrtle 
Castillon father of Mrs Donald {Betty} Summerhalter Sr son of the late 
catherine Frankovich and Anton Vezich brother of Anthony Vezich Sr, THomas 
Vezich and the late Mrs Vace Delo, Mrs Catherine Blanchard, joseph and John 
Vzich grandfather of Donald Summerhalter Jr aged 67 years a native of New 
Orleans born 
3-19-1910 ss# 436-03-3641
*****
Cecile A Zuvich on Wednesday April 13 1977 at 6:45 am daughte rof the late 
Mary Scoble and stephen Zuvich; sister of Helen Halphen, Leona Cullever, 
Katherine carusa, Tatianna M Tyler, Nicholas and Joseph Zuvich and the late
Mary Vodanovich, Luke, Steve, Valerian, Alfred and George Zuvich; age 73
years; a native and lifelong resident of Buras; 
born 3-30-1904 
SS# 434-03-8654
*****
Ovide Bernard Cosse on Tuesday April 19 1977 husband of the late Irma 
Martin by 1st marriage and Rita Fontenelle by 2nd marriage; father of 
Warren Cosse, Anita Ansardi, Janet Capone, Jane Troxclair and the late 
Jullette, Irvin, David and Leo Cosse; sister of Lillie Barkemeyer, Kermit 
Cosse and the late Elise Hingle, Matals and Joseph Cosse; also survived 
by 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; age 87 years; a native 
and resident of Pointe a la Hache; 
born 3-20-1890 SS# 434-01-1417
*****
mildred Evelyn leathers Freeman on Saturday April 23 1977 at 8:40 am wife 
of Arthur Willard Freeman mother of Marjory Beth freeman and Kenneth Glenn 
Freeman daughter of the late Anna May Erkman and Issac H Leathers age 72 
years a native of Carmi Illinois and a resident of Belle Chasse for the 
past 45 years. 
born 5-2-1904 ss# 438-74-9439
*****
Paul J Galmich of Empire La husband of Alma Jacomine father of Mrs Kenneth
{Doris} Kincaide and Jackie Galmich son of the late Marie Morel and 
Alphonso Galmich brother of Mrs Alma G Rodriguez and the late Mrs Lucy 
lincoln and Samuel Galmich aged 77 years a native of Empire La. 
born 3-22-1900 ss# 438-48-0379
*****
Silas B Landrum on THursay April 28 1977 at 4:30 pm husband of Ann Dailey 
father of Mrs Glen {Nancy} Walters and Karen Landrum son of Nancy Landrum
and the late Hill G Landrum brother of Mrs Gwendolyn Boler, Mrs Bonita 
Burl, Vern, Harold, Gail and Jerry Landrum ag 46 years a native of Laurel 
Miss and a resident of Belle Chasse for 2 years
*****
James Rollo Generes on Sunday May 1 1977 at 12:30 pm husband of Sidonia W 
Williams father of Mrs Dorothy McGhan son of the late Michael Gaudet and 
Arthur Generes brother of Percy Generes and the lte Mrs Eloise Young, Mrs 
Hazel Derbes, Walter, Allen and Gaudet Generes also survived by 3 grand
children and 5 great grandchildren aged 81 years a native of Franklin and 
a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 26 years. 
born 5-5-1895 ss# 703-12-9601
*****
Arthur Louis Groteguth Jr on Monday May 9 1977 at 3:48 pm husband of 
Margaret Schexneyder; father of Margie Scot and Arthur L Groteguth III;
son of Nancy Hanvoy and Arthur L Groteguth; brother of Mrs Margurite
Vigne; age 80 years; a native of Galveston Texas and a resident of Port
Sulpher for the past 46 years.
*****
Luke G Pausina on May 9 1977 at 8 am brother of Francis Vodopija, Catherine 
Jurich, Mary Sondgraff, Angela Fayre and the late Baldo and Frank Pausina 
born 9-1-1910 ss# 723-12-8241
*****
Nellie Bernard on May 3 1977 wife of Herman A Schoenberger; daughter of
the late Rose Buras and Joseph Bernard; mother of Sheriff M Barney 
Schoenberger; sister of Kate Alberti and annette Galle; grandmother 
of Bonnie Schoenberger; age 45 years; a native of Plaquemines Parish 
and a resident of Buras; 
born 1-17-1892 SS# 435-08-1850
*****
Gerald J {Sketter} Troxclair on friday May 6 1977 at 12:55 pm husband of 
Jane Cosse father of Emile, Perry and Leo Becnel; son of Anna Waguespack 
Troxclair and the late Felix F Troxclair brother og Mrs Felicie Holt, Mrs 
Elsie Moutin, Mrs Anna Purdey, Herman, Francis, Willbur, Calvin and the 
late Felix, Russell and Gwendolyn Troxclair grandfather of Jeremy and Brent
Becnel aged 4 years a native of Pointe a la Hache.
 born 2-27-1932 ss# 
438-42-9650
*****
Edward {Pat} Turner on Sunday May 1 1977 at 10:45 pm husband of Mrs Mary 
Parker Turner son of the late Roseline and Felix Turner father of Mrs Eva 
Smith, Mrs Adelean Jackson, Emelda, Edward Jr, Felix, Theodore and Calvin 
Turner brother of the late Georgiana Williams, Alfred Zenon, George, 
McKinsley and howard Turner also survived by 55 grandchildren and a host 
of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends aged 84 years a native of 
Homeplace. 
born 11-2-1893 ss# 439-26-5518
*****
Ruby Felicie Banta on Wednesday May 11, 1977 wife of the late John Lee 
Hingle; mother of Patricia McCarty, Ruby Lee, and Alden E Hingle; daughter 
of the late Bellie Gounett and John Banta; sister of Ruth Rogers, Clara 
Kaupp, John, Fred, Chester, Enice Banta and the late Belle Ladner and 
Alden BAnta; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; 
age 69 years; a native of Plaquemines La and a resident of Plaquemines 
Parish for the past 50 years.
*****
Beulah J Triche Savage on Friday May 13 1977 at 9:50 pm wife of the late 
John Franklin Savage mother of Mrs Mary Ann Dykes, Mrs Karen Marie Johnson,
Mrs Tammy Lynn Guillot and Leona Bee Savage daughter of the late Leoncia 
Sevin and John Triche sister of Mrs Evelyn Serigny, Mrs Eula Collins, 
Charles, Willie and Wilson Triche and the late Mrs Jean Arceneaux half 
sister of Mrs Marie Sala, Elson, Edmond, Lee, josephine and Stella Adams 
also survived by 6 grandchildrten age 55 years a native of lockport and a 
resident of Belle Chasse for 10 years.
*****
Clifton James Darcey on Wednesday May 18 1977 at 1:44 am husband of Ellen 
Harvey son of the late Cecile Richard and Richard J. Darcey brother of Mrs 
Rita Martel, Mrs Sylvia Deluca and Alvan J Paul L and Richard J Darcey Jr 
and the late Alden J Darcey Age 49 years a native of New Orleans and a 
resident Of Buras for the past 9 years. 
born 10-5-1927 ss# 437-32-2749
*****
Amelia Simoneaux on Sunday May 22 1977 at 7 pm sister of Clay Simoneaux, 
mrs clemmie Smith, Mrs Mildred Jacob Clebert {Clay Simoneaux Jr} and the 
late Mrs Adele Hannigan, Mrs Nellie Braud, Elise Bagert, ora Lee Simoneaux 
and Claude Simoneaux aged 81 years a native of Belle Chasse and a resident 
of New orleans for 70 years.
*****
Vincent M Vuskovich on Friday May 13 1977 at 8:30 pm father of Vincent M 
Vuskovich Jr son of Frances Cavaretta and the late Mathew A Vuskovich 
brother of Mrs Geradine Thorne, Mrs Fay Hoell, Mathew A Jr and Joseph S
Vuskovich aged 41 years a native of Harvey and a resident of Gretna for
the past 40 years. 
born 4-1-1936 ss# 436-48-8350
*****
Gerald Gleen Weems on Thursday May 19 1977 at 7:45 am husband of Chris 
Thompson father of Gerald Glenn II, Angela Timberlane, Crystal, Warren,
Danny and john Weems step father of Al Herbert son of John Ray Weems and
the late Mamie Spurlock brother of Mrs Floyd St John, grandfather of Meghan 
and Marth Weems aged 55 years.
*****
Betty Mae April Hornosky on Tuesday May 24 1977 at 10:15 wife of the late 
William Loys {Cjick} Hornosky mother of Mrs Edith Marie Coopeer, James Carl
Deaux, Robert, David and Earl April daughter of the late Ada Martin and 
Carl Linder sister of Mrs Leona Roberts, Hardy and Leon Linder also 
survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren age 73 years a 
native of Quinton Ms and a resident of Belle Chasse for the ast 25 years. 
born 2-6-1904 ss# 437-17-5980
*****
Marguerite Fitzpatrick Lassalle on Sunday May 29 1977 wife of the late 
Lawrence F Lassalle daughter of the late Matthew Fitzpatrick and Margaret 
Rafferty mother of Margaret M Lassalle and mrs Eleanor L Montgomery of Port
Sulpher sister of the late Mrs Milton J {Winifred} Norris also survived by 
4 grandchildren a native of New Orleans and a resident of Opelousas for 55 
years.
*****
James ALfred Morgan on May 23 1977 son of Ann Bubrig and Forrest J 
Morgan; husband of Gladys adolph; father of Delia Ann Mark, Darlene 
Seput, Sharen and James A Morgan Jr; brother of Rita Sullivan and 
Josephine Bonneval; grandfather of James A Morgan III, Christopher 
Seput and Nodjelike Seput Jr; age 56 years; a antive of Boothville 
and a resident of Venice; 
born 3-25-1921 SS# 436-18-1793
*****
Herbert F Zeringue on May 27 1977 husband of Nora Armstrong; son of 
Leodile Bayhi and James Zeringue; father of Beverly Mooney and Elvirda 
George; brother of Mrs Percy Wood, Mrs Rene Armstrong, Mrs Earl Scarabin, 
Marcus, Edward and john Zeringue; grandfather of John Zeringue Jr, Herrell
Cossich and the late Kerrell Cossich; also survived by 4 great grand
children; age 60 years; a native of Buras and a resident of Jesuit Bend.
*****
Velme Turner (Sis) Bentley, a native of Phoenix La on Thursday June 2 1977 
at 2:10 am wife of Joseph Bentley Sr mother of Joseph Jr, Ulysses, Crawford,
Curtis, Verne and Rose Bentley, Mrs Joycelyn B. Griffin and the late Warren 
Bentley, daughter of the late Nelson and Juretta Turner, sister of Nelson, 
Issac and James Turner, Wihemela Bass, Mable Augustus and Lorine Griffin 
and the late Melvin Turner, niece of Elmira Holden, Elizabeth Jones and 
Pearl Turner foster niece of Francis Williams also survived by 12 grand
children 1 son in law 4 daughters in law and a host of nieces nephews other
relatives and friends. 
born 8-15-1918 ss# 433-20-1563
*****
Alvin Miller on Tuesday May 31 1977 at 9:05 am son of Arthur Miller and
Mildred Jiles miller husband of Theresa Banks Miller father of Alvin Miller
Jr, Allen, Erick and JoVonda Miller, Kevin D Miller, Gil Israel Miller, 
Deborah Alvarez and the late Arthur Miller Jr grandson of Bernice jills 
and the late Joseph Jiles Sr son in law of Mr Joseph and Lucile Banks 
also survived by other relatives and friends.
*****
Isabella Parker Thomas on Thursday June 2 1977 at 1:05 am wife of the late 
REverend Simon Thomas daughter of the late Mr Aaron and Mrs Elvina Parker 
mother of Earl Thomas sister of Mrs Rene Williams, Charlotte Parker, Elvina
johnson, Leola Parker and the late Sedonia Carter and Evelina Simeonn 
mother in law of Linda THomas sister in law of Joseph THomas, Oscar 
Williams and Huitt Johnson also survived by a host of nieces nephews other 
relatives and friends.
*****
Winnie Ball Parsons on Saturday June 4 1977 at 6 pm wife of the late
John Early Parsons mother of Mrs Johnny Cain and Mrs Bettie Lou Martinez
sister of Mrs Spice Burchfield Moore age 67 years 
*****
Ashley John Bonin of Venice on Sunday June 5 1977 at 11 pm beloved son of 
Yvonne Buras and John J Bonin brother of Nathan C Bonin and the late Ansley 
J Bonin grandson of the late Mr and Mrs George P Buras and Mr and Mrs 
Evalture Bonin age 31 years a native of Plaquemines Parish.
*****
Salvadore {Sam} Chauppette Sr on Saturday June 11 1977 at 5:15 am husband of 
Emelda Farrington Chauppette father of Mrs Barbara Sullivan and Sam 
Chauppette Jr and the late Mrs Dorrine Warner son of the late Kathryn 
Cannatella and Guy Chauppette brother of Mrs Lena Molay, Mrs Mary Ficaro, 
Bill and Guy Chauppette and the late Mrs Roseanna Ansardi, Paul, Tony and 
Joseph Chauppette also survived by 4 grandchildren age 73 years a native of 
Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Marrero for the past 43 years. 
born 8-19-1903 ss# 436-28-6392
*****
Mary Frances DeFelice on Sunday june 12 1977 at 4 a, daughter of Virginia
Radosta and Savare J DeFelice Sr sister of Savare J 'Sammy' DeFelice Jr,
Esteff 'Bob' Mark, and Virginia 'Ginny' DeFelice, granddaughter of Esteff
DeFelice and Pascal Radosta Sr age 14 years a native of New Orleans and a 
resident of Belle Chasse La.
*****
Alvin Anthony Hero on Thursday June 9 1977 st 5 Am husband of the late 
Marhte McClelland and by 1st marriage of the late Elaine Stauffer father 
of Mrs Alfred Ruffy Jr, Mrs John LeBourgeois, Mrs Celeste H Martin and Mrs 
Charles Ephraim and the late Mrs Irving Johnson brother of Numa C Hero, 
George A Hero Jr and Mrs Garrett Martin.
born 10-14-1908 SS# 252-09-7692
*****
Marguerite Fitzpatrick Lassalle on Sunday May 29 1977 wife of the late 
Lawrence F Lassalle daughter of the late Matthew Fitzpatrick and Margaret 
Rafferty mother of Margaret M Lassalle and mrs Eleanor L Montgomery of Port
Sulpher sister of the late Mrs Milton J {Winifred} Norris also survived by 
4 grandchildren a native of New Orleans and a resident of Opelousas for 55 
years.
*****
john S Marks Jr on Wednesday June 8 1977 at 5 am husband of Marilyn Segarl 
Marks father of Patrick L sr, Scott M, Mary Lunn, and John S Marks III son 
of the late Mary Lynch and John S MArks Sr brother of Mrs John Musmeci, 
William A and the late Alfred H Marks grandfather of Patrick louis Marks 
Jr aged 54 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of Belle Chasse 
for the past 16 years. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
*****
Lula B. Ayres of Belle Chasse on Tuesday June 14 1977 Beloved mother of 
Mrs Iva Allen, Belle Chasse; Mrs Lillian Bates, Tyler, Texas; Mrs Thelma 
Hanbury, Gilchrist, Texas; also survived by one sister Mrs Lillian 
Schieffer, Punta Gorda, Fla; one brother G B Crump, Calumeb; one of her 
granddaughters, Janet Evans, resides in Boothville; also nine other 
grandchildren, 20 great grandch1ldren, and eight great great grandchildren
Age 85 A native of Oklahoma Indian Territory Interment in El Reno, Okla.
born 9-10-1891 ss# 436-05-4074
*****
Raymond Victor Chandler on Wednesday June 15 1977 at 7:30 pm husband of Ruth 
Robichaux Chandler, father of Christine Marie Chandler and Mary Elizabeth 
Chandler both of Ocean Springs Miss and Timothy Redmond Chandler of Ocean 
Springs Miss; brother of Mrs Dorothy Poche of New Orleans and Mrs Josephine 
Roper of New Orleans, Anthony Chandler of Escondido Cali, George Hone of 
Escondido Cali, Albert Priez of Belle Chasse, and Victor priez of New 
Orleans, son of the late Mr Anthony Chandler and Susanah Schulkens 
Sutherland, a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Ocean Springs, Miss
for 13 years He was president of St Alphonsus Parish Council, a member of 
Holy Name Society, and a Third Degree in the Knights of Columbus.
*****
Lt Col Walter Camille Landry U S A F retired on Tuesday June 14 1977 at 
4:45 pm husband of Nell Christman Landry father of David A and Marlin C 
Landry son of the late Willie Kern and Darcille Landry brother of Mrs Irma 
Stockfleth, Mrs Gertrude Sisung, Darcile, Herman, and Guy Landry and the 
late Mrs Flora Kelly, Mrs Beulah Marine, Mrs Inez Barrilleaux, Harold and 
John Landry aged 60 years a native of Patterson and a resident of Belle 
Chasse for the past 24 years.
born 11-2-1916 ss# 436-01-9562
*****
Anita M O'Brien on June 12, 1977 daughter of Angelle Lanaux and Stephen 
O'Brien; sister of Angele Ross, Joseph, Maurice, Sidney and Timothy 
O'Brien; age 89 years; a native and resident of Nairn;
*****
John Reed jr on Tuesday June 14 1977 at 3 am husband of Mrs Dorothy Lamb 
Reed son of the late John and Felice Reed father of Joann Bolds, Alfred, 
John III, Larry, Sanford, Janice, Charlene and Steve Reed brother of Mrs 
Mary E Dean, Rev Ralph W, Thomas A, Robert L, and Raymond Reed and the late
Niles Reed grandfather of Larry E Reed Jr, Deanna Smith, Thaddeus and Kesa 
bolds, Nathaniel Carter and Lazarus Reed son in law of Freddie and Jannie 
Thompson also survived by 5 sisters in law  1 brother in law 3 daughters 
in law 1 son in law aunts uncle nieces nephews other relatives and friends 
a native of Plaquemines Parish and a life long resident of New Orleans
born 4-15-1921 ss# 433-40-4994
*****
john S Marks Jr on Wednesday June 8 1977 at 5 am husband of Marilyn Segarl 
Marks father of Patrick L sr, Scott M, Mary Lunn, and John S Marks III son 
of the late Mary Lynch and John S MArks Sr brother of Mrs John Musmeci, 
William A and the late Alfred H Marks grandfather of Patrick louis Marks 
Jr aged 54 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of Belle Chasse 
for the past 16 years. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
*****
Stephen G Ballay on Tuesday June 21 1977 at 7:30 pm son of Etienne Ballay
and Bertha Fredric; husband of Marie Demandre; father of Pauline Planchard,
Corinne Stockfleth, Vivian Granich, Loretta Pelas and Stephen 'Buddy' Ballay
Jr; brother of Rita Abadie, Lillian Hingle, Eddie, Canagan and Etienne Jr
Ballay; also survived by 10 grandchildren; aged 84 years; a native of 
New Orleans and a resident of Homeplace/Port Sulpher for 47 years.
*****
Evangeline Doucette on Friday June 17 1977 at 4:30 a.m. wife of the late 
Anthony C Doucette, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fornerette, 
sister of Dolores Delacroix, Sylvia Courrier, Gwendolyn Villavaso and 
Charlemagne Fornerette, Helen Domingue, Marcella Vaughn, Sylvester 
Fornerette, Manuella Duroncelet, Yvonne Rochen and Roland Fornerette, also 
survived by brothers in law and sisters in law, a host of uncles, aunts, 
nieces, other relatives and friends. A devoted friend of Eugene Rochon. Sr. 
born 8-31-1931 ss# 438-40-9068 
*****
Natalie B Kirby on Wednesday June 22 1977 at 11 pm wife of the late Edward
E Kirby mother of Mrs Lillian Williams, mrs Natalie Simmons, Oliver E 
Kirby and the late Clarence and Mason Kirby daughter of the late Victoria 
Beaupled and Julius Boucher sister of the late Clementine luthjens, 
Anatasia Ballay and josephine Chedville also survived by 5 grandchildren 
8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild aged 97 years a natve 
of Plaquemines Parish La. 
born 3-5-1880 ss# 434-58-3603
*****
Della Gorman Langston on Thursday June 23 1977 at 12:15 am wife of the late
Tom Langston mother of Betty, Grady louis, Clifton, Ray and Max Langston and
the late Marle Langston aged 88 years a native of Arkansas and a resident of
Plaquemines Parish La for the past 20 years.
*****
Eugene P Mistich on July 1 1977 husband of Louise Yuratich; son of 
Louise Breny and the late Peter Mistich; father of Douglas and Peter 
Lyn Mistich; step father of JoAnn Scarabin, Jocelyn Sheppard, Thomas 
Ragas, Gene Ragas, Arnold Ragas and Buras Ragas; brotherof Geneve 
Daigle, Catherine Lloyd, Ethlyn Smith, Elaine and Hazel Mistich and 
the late Pauline Prater; also survived by 23 grandchildre, 3 nieces, 
3 great nephews and 5 great nieces; age 57 years; a native and resident 
of Buras;
*****
Louisiana (Yi) Pelas on Saturday July 9 1977 at 1:25 pm wife of the late
Frank J Daroca; mother of Mrs Gertrude Tortorich, Mrs Inez Claude, Lionel,
Frank and Edwin Daroca; daughter of the late Emilie Dobson and Alfred
Pelas; sister of Mrs Louisa Daroca, Mrs Marie Fallo, Mrs Rose Peterson,
Mrs Ursula Hihar, Mrs Bertha Yuratich, Felix, Hycinth and Anthony Pelas;
also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 7 great great
grandchildren; a native of Buras and a resident of New Orleans for the past
66 years; 
born 11-1-1888 SS# 435-78-5549
*****
Wilson Gilchrist Sr on Tuesday July 5 1977 at 12 a.m husband of Avis Ammons
Gilchrist son of the late Kate Williams and Tom Gilchrist father of Mrs 
Collins {Barbara} Arcement Sr, mrs Blanche Smith, Mrs Lloyd {Cornella} 
Estava Sr, mrs Jeannie Barracco, Mrs Ted {Kathy} Findley, Bryon and Wilson 
Gilchrist Jr brother of mrs Lillian Chapman, Leon and Tommy Gilchrist and 
the late Beatrice Greco, Dan, Percy and Genson Gilchrist also survived by 
22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren aged 63 years a native of 
alabama and a resident of Plaquemines and St benrard for the past 25 years. 
born 3-19-1914 ss# 419-14-5362
*****
Henrietta Tingstrom Guillot on Monday July 4 1977 at 8:25 am wife of Eugene
D Guillot mother of Mrs Betty Abb Lassiegne, grandmother of kim, Jane and
Johnny Boy Lassiegne daughter of the late Mamie O'Keefe and James T 
Tingstrom Sr sister of Mrs Sidney {Clara} Ehrhard Sr, Grant E Tingstrom and
the late Mrs Mary T Perez, James T Jr, Daniel Sr, charles Sr, hugh and 
Frank joseph Tingstrom aged 71 years a native of Algiers and a resident of 
Belle Chasse for the past 2 years.
born 5-12-1906 ss# 433-03-6883
*****
Francis Smith Juneau on Friday July 8 1977 at 11:15 am wife of the late 
Lester Juneau mother of Canilla Buras and Elaine Moreau sister of Herman 
Smith, Mabel Dobson and Willie Smith also survived by 10 grandchildren and
5 great grandchildren aged 63 years a native of Hessmer La and a resident 
of Venice for the past 30 years. 
born 7-9-1914 ss# 438-34-1822
*****
Celine Frelich on Saturday July 9 1977 at 2 pm; wife of John Popich; mother
of Mrs George Merwin Jr, Anthony, Joseph, Roland and John Popich; sister of 
Philip and Nick Felich; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great grand
children; age 70 years; a ntive of Empire and a resident of New Orleans for
the past 54 years.
*****
Aubrey Lawerence Buras on July 16, 1977 husband os Phillipinne Schmidt; 
father of Aubrey J and Eugene J Buras; brother of Jennie Leicher and the 
late Clarence and Ernest Buras; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 
great grandchildren; age 76 years; a native of Buras and a resident of 
New Orleans for the past 3 years; 
born 9-9-1900 SS# 438-09-8377
*****
Louis (Babe) Bowers on Sunday July 17 1977 at 2:20 am husband of Onorine
Stockfleth; son of the late Elizabeth Johnson and John Bowers; father of 
Mrs Elmore Edgecombe, Mrs Joseph Despeaux, Mrs Teddy Wooton, Alvis, 
Rueben and Ezra Bowers; brother of the late Mrs Sarah Kennair, Mrs 
Corneles Buras, Mrs Josephine Kern, Mrs MAry Pelas, Mrs Katie Barton, 
Joseph, Andrew and David; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 37 great
grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren; age 99 years; a native and
lifelong resident of Empire; 
born 8-5-1875 SS# 438-76-3927
*****
Edward S Burton of Port Sulpher on Monday July 18 1977 at 9:15 am beloved
husband of Bessie Pigg stepfather of the late Franklin D Gray son of the 
late Margaret Sinclair and Edward E Burton; brother of Sara Goodwin, the
late John C Burton and Edna Tidler age 75 years a native of Plaquemines 
Parish 
born 11-17-1901 ss# 434-10-0819
*****
Calvin J Pelas Sr on July 21 1977 husband of Margaret Stewart; son of 
Nettie Lucas and the late Alex Pelas; father of Shelia Urvine, Calvin 
joseph Jr, Floyd, Darlene and the late Clayton Pelas; brother of Eunice 
Anglade, Shirley Becnel and Clifton Pelas; also survived by 5 grand
children; age 53 years; a native of Plaquemines and a resident of Nairn; 
born 10-24-1923 SS# 439-18-9395
*****
Delmer Lee wright on Wednesday July 20 1977 at 11:30 am husband of Ovella 
Lott Wright father of Mrs D Paul {Bonnie} Taliancich brother of Mrs Bessie 
Hahn, Mrs Elsie Fabian and Mrs Mollie Buras grandfather of Paula Lee 
Taliancich age 75 years old a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident 
of St Bernard Parish for the past 30 years. 
born 11-12-1902 ss# 433-10-8461
*****
Mrs Hattie M Boudreaux on Tuesday July 26 1977 wife of Valco A Boudreaux 
sister of Laura Daigle, Mrs Jeanne Gros, Gustave Daigle, Thomas Daigle, 
Sidney Daigle daughter of the late Clehert and Angele LeBlanc Daigle age 
74 years a antive of White Castle and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for 
many years. 
born 1-3-1903 ss# 433-20-0155
*****
john Cossich Jr on Sunday July 31 1977 husband of Lola Cleveland; son 
of Inez Ronquillo and John cossich Sr; father of John Cossich III, Rose 
Marie Prestti and the late Charles Edward Cossich; brother of Claude 
Cossich, Beatrice Dimak and Claudette Stewart; step father of Debbie 
Amos, Connie Mouton, Veronica Back, Darrel Back and Chris Back; grand
father of David Miles, Summer Amos and Christian Mouton; grandson of 
Julia Ronquillo; age 44 years; a native and resident of Empire; 
Interment in Nairn cemetery
*****
walter L {Kidd} Maples on Tuesday July 26 1977 at 6 pm husband of Leona 
Mach father of Carol Benton, Jeanne Abbott and walter G Maples son of Ella
and Thomas H Maples brother of ora Criswell, Edna Mae Little, Gladys 
Mousney, Dolly, Sonny, Alfred and Doc Maples also survived y 7 grand
children aged 52 years a native of Glidden Texas and a resident of Buras
for 14 years.
*****
Loranza Yuratich Quatroy on Friday July 29 1977 at 7 am wife of the late 
Dominick B Quatroy mother of Mrs Victor {Enola} Loverde, Carroll, Anthony, 
Peter and the late Austin Quatroy sister of Anthony Yuratich and the late 
Tazile Gasquet, mrs Fidella Graham and Lawrence Yuratich also survived by 
9 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren age 
89 years a native of Buras.
*****
J Landry Rusich on July 25 1977 husband of the late May Johnson by 1st
marriage and Mildred Morel by 2nd marriage; son of the late Annette 
Ronquillo and John Rusich; father of Rose Chouest and Linda Shank; 
step father of Shelia Fox and Raymond Yuratich; brother of Melba Zuvich, 
Mae Louviere, Milda Alberti, Beverly Gartocies and Edward Rusich; also 
survived by 11 grandchildren; age 64 years; a native and resident of Buras;
*****
Dolores Castillo Vasquez on Tuesday July 26 1977 at 4 am wife of the late 
Ygnaclo Vasquez Sr mother of Mrs Nellie V Cantu and Ygnaclo Vasquez Jr of 
Belle Chasse, Ross Vasquez of Gretna, and Nick Vasquez of California also 
survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren aged 82 years a 
native of Mexico City and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 8 years. 
born 1-15-1898 ss# 435-08-4363
*****
George Leonville Ancar on Sunday July 31, 1977, at 7:10 o'clock p.m., 
beloved husband of Mrs. Feilcie Frank Ancar. father of Mrs. Anna Frank 
Venson, Mrs. Doris Frank Brown, Wilbert L. and David A. Frank; son of 
the late Forbe and Bertna Sylve Ancar; brother of Horace and Walter 
Ancar, Mrs. Marie Ancar St. Ann, all of Happy Jack, La., and Francois 
and isadore Ancar; grandfather ol Shannon Ann Frank, Denine T. Brown, 
and Aaron Venson III, father-in-law of Mrs. Barbara D. Frank; nephew 
of Mrs. Alena Deloney, Mrs. Jane Ancar, and Mrs. Clotilde Phillip; also 
survived by a host of nieces, nephews many otherrelatives and friends, 
a native of Happy Jack, La., and a resident of New Orleans La. 
born 4-30-1912 ss# 433-28-5385
*****
Ernestine Morel on Saturday August 6 1977 at 9:30 am wife of the late Paul
W Arnolie Sr; mother of Mrs Beatrice A Langston and Paul Wesley Arnole Jr;
daughter of the late Rose Buras and Chalres Morel; sister of Mrs Katie
Jacomine, Mrs Zelle Pugh, Mrs Lilliam Rhodes, Martin Morels Sr and the 
late Zellonie (Pete) Berry and Jules Morel; also survived by 1 grandchild
and 3 great grandchildren; age 77 years; a native of Plaquemines Parish and
a resident of Port Sulpher; 
born 2-10-1900 SS# 439-66-1724
*****
Ellen Chedville Bayhi on Friday August 5 1977 at 8 pm wife of Eustis J 
Bayhi; daughter of Prosper Chedville and Lena Rousselle; mother of Mrs 
Lucille Fortmeyer, Mrs Marian Dyess and Glenn J Bayhi; sister of Mrs Leah
Treadaway, Mae Lassus and Pete Chedville; also survived by 10 grandchildren 
and 3 great grandchildren aged 86 years a native of Plaquemines Parish
and a resident of Baton Rouge for 8 years 
born 7-11-1892 ss# 435-08-9567
*****
Clabon Davis on Sunday July 31 1977 at 12:30 pm husband of Johnette Davis
father of Audrey H Davis, Thelma R Mathews, Alva M Johnson, Elvera L Davis,
Carolyn Moore and Fredia A Pyror brother of Rose Poindexter, Louis and 
Sidney Davis, Grace Harris and the late Frank and Jeffrey Davis son of the 
late Frank and Virginia Davis also survived by 9 grandchildren, 6 great
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews aged 67 years a native of 
Port Sulpher and a resident of New Orleans for the past 30 years
*****
Mrs Melanie M harris on Thursday August 1-1977 sister of Mrs Linden Rice 
aunt of Mrs Harry B {Lole} Abbott, Mr Thorne D Harris Jr and Mr Robert J 
Martin wife of the late Dr J M HArris aged 81 years a resident of Baton 
Rouge a native of Pointe a la Hache 
born 12-29-1895 ss# 437-70-8405
*****
Thelma Marie McCurdy on Friday August 5 1977 at 10:17 am wife of the late
L Howard Jeanfreau; mother of Mrs Nazimove Fleming and Donald H Jeanfreau;
daughter of the late Regina Perez and Edward McCurdy; sister of Ione 
Phillips and the late Hugh B McCurdy; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 
3 great grandchildren; age 80 years; a ntive of Plaquemines and a resident 
of Belle Chasse; 
born 8-17-1897 SS# 435-40-9186
*****
Andrew Thomas Loar Sr on Thursday August 4 1977 at 6 am husband of the late 
Anna dendinger father of Andrew T Jr and John Loar son of the late Bertha 
Meyers and Henry Loar brother of Mrs Roy Navarre, Mrs Lawrence Bavarre, 
George, Benedic and Clarence Loar also survived by 3 grandchildren aged 67 
years a antive of New Orleans and a resident of Belle Chasse.
*****
Ephralm J. Antoine, Sr., on Wednesday, August 10, 1977 at 10:20 a.m., 
beloved husband of Mrs. Nite Turner Antoine, son of the late Pierre Antoine
and Gervis McKinley Antoine, father of Ephraim Jr., Carroll, Raymond and 
Mercedes Antoine, brother of Miss Thelma Antoine, Mrs. Edna Dorsey, the 
late Clarence and Milton Antoine and Mrs. Alma Davis; also survived by 4 
grandchildren, 2 daughters in law and a host of nieces, nephews and other 
relatives a native and resident of Port Sulphur La. 
born 11-23-1910
ss# 702-10-9189
*****
Evelyn Conand Buras on Sunday August 7 1977 at 7 pm wife of Jerome Buras Jr
mother of Kathleen Ann Buras, daughter of Mathilda Seguin and the late 
Ernest Conand sister of Pershing E. {Jack} Conand, Denis j Conand of San 
Francisco Cali. Lester J Conand, Mrs Vivian Truxillo, Mrs Josephine LaSalle
of Esfahan, Iran, Mrs June Ackermann and the late Adine Conand also survived
by nieces and nephews age 61 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of
New Orleans and a resident of Belle Chasse for 20 years. 
born 4-11-1916 
ss# 434-01-4938
*****
W A {Bill} Eggleston on Saturday August 13 1977 at 9:15 am husband of 
Janice Hester Eggleston father of Judy Heath and Tom Eggleston brother 
of R L, Linocln, Richard Eggleston and the late W E and Frank Eggleston 
aged 52 years a native of Texas and a resident of Belle Chasse for the 
past 15 years. 
born 10-1-1924 ss# 467-30-8035
*****
Delores France Johnson on Wednesday August 10 1977 at 11:55 pm wife of 
Henry William Johnson mother of Mrs Jamie Meyers, Mrs Deborah Pinell, 
Donna, Ronald, Kenneth, Stephen, Terrence Johnson and the late Donal and 
Janie johnson daughter of the late Mabel Hill and Emile France sister of 
Ena bowers, irma Bowers, Alsis, Ludwig, joseph France  the late Orlo and 
Terrence Peiffer also survived by 7 grandchildren aged 51 years a native 
of Gretna and a reisdent of Empire for the past several years.
*****
louis Algero Kinkella on Sunday august 7 1977 husband of Naomi Ruth 
Graves; son of the late Jeanette Morgan and Joseph Kinkella; brother 
of Joshine Buras, Theresa, Richard, Wilfred and Paul Kinkella Sr and 
the late Ethel Buras; age 64 years; a native of Venice and a resident 
of Buras for the past 20 years; 
born 7-10-1913 SS# 436-18-3938
*****
Andrian ansardi on Friday August 19 1977 husband of Josephine Franstovich; 
father of Mrs Joseph Emilia Hartshorn, Mrs Mildre Nobles, Clarence, Andrian
and the late Arthu, George and morris Ansardi; son of the late Hortense 
Serignet and Jean Babtiste Ansardi; brother of Camille Jeanfreau, Victorine
Gonzales, Emalie Dureau, Adrienne Salvador, and the late Victoria Cazeaux,
Pauline Dragon, Louis, Peter, Sebastian and Willie Ansardi; also survived 
by 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; age 71 years; a native of 
Pointe a la Hache and a resident of St Bernard Parish for the past 40 
years; 
born 4-29-1906 SS# 438-09-4753
*****
bobby Ray Clifton Sr on Sunday August 14 1977 at 3:30 pm husband of Judy 
Coludrovich Clifton father of Lisa Ann and Bobby Ray {Mister} Clifton Jr 
son of Erma M Foster and the late Gus Clifton stepson of Malcolm Foster 
brother of Mrs Georgia Wellander of Lake Charles La, Ronald W Clifton of 
Garland Tx, Jessie Dan Foster of Lake Charles, adopted brother of Jerry 
Pollard and Max Waston son in law od Mr and Mrs Paul Abshire age 35 years 
a native of Arcadia Tx and a resident of triumph for the past 5 years.
*****
Grace Pollard Marks on Thursday August 18 1977 at 9 am wife of Rev Ira I 
Marks mother of Mrs L A {June} McQuiston and Mrs R C {Jean} Ellzey daughter
of the late Maggie Ingle and Sam Pollard sister of Mrs Nell McMaims and Mrs
Virginia McIntire and the late Mabel and Tommay Pollard also survived by 9 
grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren aged 70 years a native of Paris 
Texas and a resident of Venice for the past 7 years.
*****
Alice Serpas Welker on Monday August 15 1977 at 7:00 pm wife of the late 
William A Welker Sr mother of Mrs Clement {Audrey} Martinez, Yvonne Lucas, 
William A Jr and the late Diane Beard Guillot daughter of the late 
Philomene Crespo and Lawrence Serpas sister of Emilia Yaeger, Iona Sanchez, 
Juanita Robicheaux and Terrel Serpas also survived by 17 grandchildren and 
11 great grandchildren aged 70 years a native of Algiers and a resident of
Port Sulpher for the past 35 years. 
born 11-19-1906 ss# 434-84-0988
*****
Marie Burns {Sweet Low} bienemy on friday August 19 1977 wife of the late 
Fest Bienemy Sr daughter of the late Ezekiel Burns Sr and Louvenia Walters
sister of Mrs Lillian Bienemy, Mrs Elnore Davis, Ezekiel Jr Charlie Burns 
and the late Clem, Arthur and James burns also survived by a host of nieces
nephews other relatives and friends. 
born 10-30-1897 ss# 434-08-7276
*****
Myrtle Buras on Friday August 26 1977 at 7:20 pm wife of the late John J 
Bubrig Sr; daughter of the late Louise Baril and Thomas Buras; mother of
Mrs William J Chiappette Jr, Mrs Mateo C Machella Jr and John J Bubrig Jr;
sister of Edna Clark, Mae Gasquet, Alva Chartier, Violet Ayers, Dorothy 
Buras, and the late Rene and Arthur Buras; also survived by 10 grandchildren
and 1 great grandchild; age 65 years; a native of Boothville and a resident
of Belles Chasse for the past 7 years; 
born 9-16-1977 SS# 438-96-4863
*****
Judy Ann Falgout on Sunday August 21 1977 at 6:50 am wife of Joseph S
Thibodeaux Sr; mother of Todd Willis, Michael Glass, Leonard Glass Jr 
and Tanya Thibodeaux; daughter of Thelma Dragon and Willard J Falgout Sr;
sister of Helen Cognevich, Velma LeMaire, Betty Wolf, Willard J Jr, Ashley 
and the late Danny Falgout; age 32 years; a native and lifelong resident of 
Port Sulpher.
*****
Arthur Willard Freeman on Thursday September 1 1977 at 4 am husband of 
mildred Evelyn leathers father of Marjory Beth freeman and Kenneth Glenn 
Freeman son of the late Elsie Eggleston and Lemuel lewis Freeman brother of
Pearl A, howard M, Orville W, Floyd J Freeman and the late Elmer L Freeman
also survived by 6 grandchildren aged 79 years a native of Howard Colo and
a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 45 years.
*****
Carol Ann Henry Bianchini of Harvey La on Wednesday September 7 1977 at 
8:50 pm wife of Jack Bianchini mother of Glynn, Michael, Susan, Debbie, 
Jerry, Bill and Derek Bianchini daughter og Leverdia Hartman Henry Murray 
and the late Glynn Henry, step daughter of William Murray sister of David, 
Robert and Gary Murray also survived by 1 gradchild Jimmy Dean age 37 years.
*****
Edwin Chauvin Sr on Friday September 9, 1977 husband of Ruth Lally; 
father of Jeanne Campbell, Ruth Bersuder, Edwin Jr, Allen and Raymond 
Chauvin; brother of Mollie Stockfleth, Pearl Massicot and Ruby Bubrig; 
also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; age 72 
years; a native of Nairn and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 53 
years; 
born 12-6-1904 SS# 434-01-4309
*****
Louis C Gonzales on Wednesday September 7 1977 at 3 am beloved husband of 
Josie Zito by 2nd marriage father of Calvin J Gonzales and Mrs Lois ann 
Lejeune stepfather of Russell and Wayne Rollo son of Louise Dufrene and 
the late Louis Gonzales brother of Mrs Nick Lavolpicello, Mrs Helen Modica,
Mrs Cecile Johnson, Mrs Russell Slate, Mrs Betty Taylor, Leonard, Henry, 
Manuel and the late Joseph Gonzales also survived by 6 grandchildren aged 
62 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of Port Sulpher for the 
past 40 years. 
born 7-18-1915 ss# 438-01-3675
*****
Glenn lee Wilson on Wednesday September 7 1977 at 8:55 pm infant son of 
Nellie Meaux and johnny C Wilson maternal grandson of Sadie Boisin and 
Eugene meaux Sr aged 6 months a native of Port Sulpher La. 
*****
Thomas Cvitanovich Sr on Wednesday Septmeber 14 1977 at 3:30 am husband of 
Antonia Ragusin father of Mrs Betsy C Mills and Thomas A Cvitanovich Jr 
brother of Mrs Kata Pobrica of Igrane Yugoslavia and the late Steve, 
Barisa, Anthony, Dominick and Bara Cvitanovich also survived by 4 
grandchildren a native of Croatia and a resident of Jefferson La.
*****
Dolores Purgley on Thursday September 8 1977 wife of Howard J Gautreaux; 
mother of Maridee Kennedy, Gordon P, Clayton and Joseph H Gautreaux Jr; 
daughter of the late Anna Adolph and Steve F Purgley; a native of 
Oysterville-Port Eads and a resident of Dallas Texas; Interment in 
Calvery Hill Cemetery; 
born 10-31-1921 SS# 433-24-0827
*****
Earl W Johnson on Sunday September 18 1977 husband of Anna May Repath; 
father of the late Mary Sydney Harris and Luke Johnson; brother of 
Clarence, Mervin and the late George J and Luke C Johnson; age 73 years; 
a native of Pointe Pleasent and a resident of Harvey for the pst 4 years; 
born 7-12-1904 SS# 433-03-4416
*****
Ernest Ricouard Sr on September 13 1977 husband of Bernice Hebert; 
son of the late Marceline Barlie and Alfred Ricouard; father of Delores 
Gutierrez, Pearl Hernandez and Ernest Ricouard Jr; brother of Ernestine 
Gonzales, cecile Breny, Rosalie Brinning, Pauline Winsor, James Ricouard 
and the late Leona Evans, Edward, Victor and Anthony Ricouard; also 
survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; age 73 years; a 
native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of St Bernard Parish for the 
past 65 years; 
born 6-28-1904 SS# 438-07-4878
******
Tereasa Lynn Murray Rutherford Saturday September 17 1977 at 5:45 am wife 
of Robert C Rutherford mother of Victoria Lee Rutherford daughter of Mr 
John and Susie Varnell Murray sister of john, Charlotte and Jimmy Murray 
daughter in law of Mrs Shirley Shote aged 20 years a native of Fort 
Oglethorte Georgia and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past year and 
half 
born 10-26-1956 ss# 259-02-7733
*****
Mrs June bender Crawford of Port Sulpher On Tuesday September 20, 1977 at 
5:45 am wife of Al Crawford mother of June Allison and Euna Dea Crawford 
daughter of the late Virgie Chevalier and Johnny B Bender sister of Johnny 
E Bender, age 47 years a native of Freeport, Texas and a resident of Port 
Sulphur for the past 45 years 
*****
Coralie Buras on Friday September 23, 1977 wife of Edward Foster Sr; 
mother of Edward Foster Jr; sister of Felix, Edward and the late Amelia 
Ricouard, Mary Stanley, Regina Broadmeyer, celestin and Frank Buras; 
daughter of the late Octavine Barrois and Amelian Buras; grandmother of 
Darryl Foster; age 72 years; a native of Venice and a resident of Gretna 
for the past 27 years; born February 9, 1905; Interment in Our Lady of 
Good Harbor Cemetery.
*****
Martin Buras Sr on October 1, 1977 husband of Lillian Dore; father of 
Mary Hill, Laura Simon, Martin Jr Buras and Kenneth Buras; brother of 
Ernest Buras and the late Elizabeth Fabino and Celeste Bulot; also 
survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; age 70 years; a 
native and resident of Empire; 
born 10-11-1906 SS# 439-20-4980
*****
Sadie Buras on Thursday September 29, 1977 wife of andrew (Buddy) Frey;
daughter of the late Mary Dobson and Andrew Buras; mother of Mrs John W
Desplas (Ruth) and Harold A Frey; sister of the late Laura Clark, Louise 
Marshall, Lena Angelo, Lena Dantin, Octavie Gobbs, Mamie Marshall, Thomas, 
Whitney, Philip, Anthony, Sidney and Richard Buras; also survived by 4 
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; age 84 years; a native of Venice 
and a resident of Gretna for the past 24 years; born 3-4-1892 
ss# 433-08-9753
*****
Christopher Licciardi Sr on Thursday September 29 1977 at 8 pm husband of 
Rafiel Delbuini fatherof Walter J, Danny C and Christopher Licciardi Jr 
brother of Frances Yenni, Lena Vandrell, Josie Randazzo, Peter, Dominick 
and Anthony Licciardi and the late Salvador Licciardi survived by 3 grand
children aged 73 years a native of New Orleans and a former resident of 
Plaquemines and a resident of Chalmette for the past 21 years.
born 3-16-1904 ss# 439-03-5222
*****
Fannie Steward Sanders on Saturday October 1 1977 at 6:20 am wife of the 
late Go Easy Sanders friend of Joseph Derbigny daughter of the late Edmond 
Steward and Florence Thomas stepdaughter of Ernest Thomas sister of James
and Raymond Steward granddaughter od the late Willis and Suasn Jason niece
off Andrew Sr, Mmes Elnora, Lula, Leona, Elnora R, Ida and Rose Jason 
sister in law of Mmes Rose Marie and Clara Steward aunt of Mmes Cheryl 
Goff and Sandra Irons, James Jr , Private Raymond, Rocky, Norwood, David 
Ron and Travia Steward also survived by a host of other relatives and 
friends a native of Ironton La.
*****
Christopher Licciardi Sr on Thursday September 29 1977 at 8 pm husband of 
Rafiel Delbuini fatherof Walter J, Danny C and Christopher Licciardi Jr 
brother of Frances Yenni, Lena Vandrell, Josie Randazzo, Peter, Dominick 
and Anthony Licciardi and the late Salvador Licciardi survived by 3 grand
children aged 73 years a native of New Orleans and a former resident of 
Plaquemines and a resident of Chalmette for the past 21 years. 
born 3-16-1904 ss# 439-03-5222
*****
Frances Mae Tullier Sutherland on Thursday October 6 1977 at 3:05 pm wife 
of Stanley L Sutherland Sr mother of Mrs Thais Favrot, Mrs Thomas Ochello 
jr, Stanley Jr, Arthur and Edwin Sutherland daughter of the late Celeste 
LeJeune and Francis Felician Tullier sister of Norris Tullier, Mrs Eunice 
Simonson, Mrs Tilda Leinhardt, Mrs Oralie Moreau, Raymond and Roland 
Tullier also survived by 9 grandchildren aged 56 years a native of Algiers 
and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 27 years.
*****
Willie M Bayhi Sr on Sunday October 9 1977 at 9:10 pm husband of the late
Elva Barrois; father of Mrs Jules (Junette) Barrois Jr and the late Willie
M Byhi Jr; son of the late Emily desporte and Charles B Bayhi; brother of
Mrs Henry Barrois and the late Cecile Charbonnet, Cecile Kraemer, Walter Sr,
austin and Eustis Bayhi; age 80 years; a native and lifelong resident of 
Jesuit Bend; 
born 7-10-1897 SS# 434-01-4202
*****
Walter R Cannon on Monday October 10 1977 at 2:30 pm husband of Ella Mae 
Blake foster father of Gloria Mae Payne brother of Mrs Rose C Hardester, 
John H Cannon Sr and the Rev Eugene C Cannon all of New Orleans son of the 
late Walter H Cannon and Paisy Payne nephew of Mrs Beaulah White of Nairn 
La also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends a 
native of Plaquemines Parish a resident of Kenner since 1950. 
born 1-11-1903 ss# 437-46-9431
*****
Alveretta Buras on Thursday October 13, 1977 wife of the late frank
William Conaway Sr; daughter of Harriet Durabb and the late Paul Buras;
mother of Alberta C Smith (Birdie), Raymond A and the late Frank William
Conaway Jr; sister of Mrs Ruth Taquina, Edward and Lloyd Conaway and the
late Louise Schexnayder, Veronica Wiseman, Alethea and Earl Conaway; also 
survived by 9 grandchildren adn 8 great grandchildren; a native of Buras 
and a resident of New Orleans for the past 42 years; 
born 2-13-1895 
SS# 433-76-6946
*****
Nancy Harvey on Friday October 28, 1977 wife of Arthur L Groteguth Sr; 
mother Marguerite G Lavigne and the late Arthur L Groeguth Jr; daughter of 
the late Margaret Fallon and Peter Harvey; sister of Peggy McClure, Joseph 
Harvey and the late Peter HArvey; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren; age 77 years; a native of Glasglow Scotland and a 
native of Port Sulpher for the past 45 years; 
born 7-2-1900 SS# 264-72-1213
*****
Clara Hughart Lepine on Sunday October 23 1977 at 5:30 pm wife of Eugene 
Lepine mother of David Lepine guardian of Robin Lynn Crews daughter of 
Betty Ivy Hughart and the late David Hughart sister of Buddy Hughart age 
35 years a native of Tullos La and a residetn of Belle Chase for 20 years.
*****
Capt Baldo Vincent Pausina on Sunday October 23 1977 at 10:45 am beloved 
husband of Katerine Hihar father of Ralph V and Dominica I Pausina grand
father of Ralph F, Rhonda K and Randy B Pausina son of the late Dome Seput 
and Visko Pausina brother of Mrs Marie Tesvich, Mrs Helen Franks, Vincent 
and the late Frances and Stanley Pausina aged 73 years a native of Donja 
Vrucica Yugoslavis and a resident of New Orleans 
born 2-22-1904 ss# 436-50-5145
*****
Dannie L Plaisance on Saturday October 29 1977 at 1 pm husband of Willie 
Mae Carmadelle Plaisance stepfather of Marrette LeBlanc and Sylvia Beaugh 
son of the late Theresa Guidry and Jules J Plaisance brother of Mrs Berhel 
Lopez, Mrs Aline Taravella, mrs Alice Biddie, Ludger and David J Plaisance 
aged 28 years a native of Algiers La and a resident og Marrero for 3 years.
*****
Irene Highstreet Wyman on Wednesday November 2 1977 at 2:25 pm wife of the 
late Frank H Wymann Sr mother of Mrs Irene Lerit, Frank Jr, Conrad, joseph, 
and thomas Wyman daughter of the late Irene Josephine Thomas and Conrad 
Highstreet sister of Leonard highstreet and the late Albert, josephine, 
Conrad Jr, Tommy, john, Joseph, Bessie and Katie Highstreet also survived 
by 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren aged 70 years a native of 
Belle Chasse. 
born 3-2-1907 ss# 439-50-4778
*****
Joseph O Segari on Saturday November 12 1977 at 5:20 pm husband of Lucy
Parola son of the late Mary Verion and Louis Segari stepson of Mrs Lillian 
Lipari Segari brother of Mrs Alberta S Liuzza, Mrs Thrisella Hyer, Mrs 
Audrey S Clark, mrs Marilyn S Marks, Louis A and the late Rosalie Segari 
aged 70 years a native of New Orleans. 
born 3-14-1907 ss# 433-44-8231
*****
Beulah Rodi on November 13 1977 wife of Rudullo Riego Sr; mother of Pearl 
R Casbon, Rudullo Jr, Raymond, Adrian and Martin Joseph Riego; sister of 
Lillian Casbon, Johanna Enclade, Alcie Barrois, Delwood, Nichel, Jule, 
Manuel and Ernest Rodi and Bobby Columber; also survived by 12 grand
children; age 60 years; a native of Buras and a resident of New Orleans 
for the past 19 years; 
*****
Dellworth August Hingle on Sunday November 6, 1977 husband of Dorothy 
Coll; father of Terri, Wayne, Michael, Keith and Darren Hingle; brother 
of Mrs Robert Ricord, Mrs Hippolyte Buras, Mrs Inez Alphin, Walter J and 
the late Arthur A Hingle Jr; son of the late Edna Buras and Arthur A 
Hingle Sr; age 57 years; a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident 
of New Orleans; 
born 9-14-1920 SS# 439-03-5300
*****
Dorsey Brown, Sr., on Monday, November 14, 1977 at 3:10 o'clock pm beloved 
husand of Mrs. Katherine Riley Brown, father of Dorsey Jr., and Ruben Brown,
Mmes: Ceolia Mitchell, Beatrice Simmons and Dorothy Riley, son of the late 
Rene Cannon and Paul Brown, brother of Mrs. Rosalee Clements and the late 
Sutton Brown, step brother of Heulen Cannon, Mrs. Marguerit Mackey, Mrs. 
Rosalie Davis and the late Eddie Brown, Mullen and Randie Cannon, nephew
of Mrs. Tillie Prout, also survivid by 34 grandchlidren 15 great 
grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
A native of Triumph, La.
born 3-5-1908 ss#436-28-3253
*****
Rev. Howard Alexander at Mary Joseph Home for the Elderly on Friday,
November 18, 1977 at 9:30 a.m. husband of the late Mrs. Pinkey Burke
Alexander; son of the late Gibson and Priscilla Alexander; brother of
Reverends Preston, Arthur James and Granville Alexander Sr, Gibson and
Anderson Alexander, Mmes. Mary Jefferson, Emma Stevenson, Corene Jones and
Violet Mitchell; devoted uncle of Mrs. Isabella Johnson; also survived by a
host of other nieces, nephews and relatives. 
born 11-5-1912 ss# 445-10-7396
*****
Mrs Beulah Loga Serpas on Tuesday November 22 1977 at 2 am wife of mr August
J Serpas mother of Calvin Serpas of Garland Texas, Wayne Serpas of Gonzales 
and Glen Serpas of Gretna daughter of Mrs Anna Bozant Loga of Boothville 
sister of Lellis Loga of Buras and Lloyd Loga of New Orleans, Bennie Loga of
Boothville and Mrs Nick Ivankovich of Marrero survived by 6 grandchildren 
age 61 a native of Pilot town and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 9 
years.
*****
Dollye May Bergeron Toy on Wednesday November 23 1977 at 8:40 pm beloved 
daughter of Mrs Flora Toy Fraley and the late M P Bergeron sister of Esther
Toy Wood aged 47 years a native of Belle Chasse and a resident of Gretna 
for 2 years.
*****
Robert H Trufant Sr of ironton on Wednesday November 23 1977 at 9:25 pm 
husband of the late Hazel B Trufant father of Mrs Gertrude Robert Jr, 
James, Alfred and Melvin Trufant son of the late Nathan Trufant and Amanda 
Lockett grandmother of the late Ronald Reed, Melvin Trufant Jr also 
survived by 28 other grandchildren, 34 great great grandchildren and 1 
great great grandchild uncle of Mrs Julia T Eugene, Lucille T Granderson, 
Hazel Tucker, Reverend E A Trufant, Herman, George and the late Edward 
Trufant Sr brother in law of Thelma Collins father in law of Clementine, 
Mary, Barbara, and Eva Trufant also survived by a host of other relatives 
and friends. 
born 11-12-1896 ss# 434-12-4666
*****
Thomas Alfred on Thursday December 1 197 at 11:30 a.m. husband of Jane
Ellen Clerc Moore of Bayou Vista and the father of Christopher Rene Moore
and Adele Catherine Moore, Anita Moore, son of Alede S Moore of Pascagoula
Miss 47 years old a native of Gulfport Miss and a resident of Bayou Vista.
*****
Clarence E Armstrong on Monday November 28 1977 husband of Hilda Bowers;
son of the late Richard Armstrong and Josephine Ragas; father of Elaine 
Clark and Donald; Louise Sanaz, Nere Zeringue, HAzel Angelo, Sophia Clark,
Simon, Louis and the late Angela A Scarabin, Xavier and Augst Armstrong;
grandfather of Marilyn Mabile and Lyn McCain; great grandfather of Bert 
Mabile, Christal Mabile, Denise McCain and Madonna McCain; age 78 years;
a native and a resident of Buras;
*****
Milton Henry Bougon on Wednesday November 30 1977 at 2 am beloved husband 
of Myrna Hinton and the late lillan legett by 1st marriage; step father of
Phillip Warren Bougon; step son of Jennie Barrone Bougon and the late
Henry Bougon; brother of Mrs Milda Amato and the late Henry Bougon Jr age 
63 years a native of Buras and a resident of New Orleans. 
born 1-29-1914
ss# 433-09-1996
*****
Theresa Doane Braig on Thursday December 1 19777 at 10 am wife of the late 
George Braig sister of Mrs A Curtis laFrance, Arthur J Doane also survived 
by 6 nieces and 6 nephews aged 78 years a native of New Orleans.
*****
Dottie M Chamniss on Monday November 28 1977 at 10:50 pm wife of Mervin 
Chamniss mother of Susan Marie Chamniss daughter of the late Adeline Welch 
and Cedric Lonadler sister of Wanda Gail Lonadler and Cedric Glenn Lonadier 
Jr age 25 years a native of Natichotoches Parish and a resident of Belle 
Chasse for the past 17 years.
*****
Hyacinth Coludrovich on Tuesday November 29 1977 son of the late Helen 
Morgan and Dominick Coludrovich; brother of Joseph and the late Anthony, 
Dominick Jr, Frank, Steve and John Coludrovich; age 99 years; a native 
of Boothville and a resident of Gretna for the past 8 years; 
born 5-1-1897 SS# 433-26-8621
******
Masel Lobrano on Friday December 2 1977 wife of Percy Dennis; father of 
Mrs Joseph Arnone Robert, Jack and Wayne; also survived by 4 sisters, 3 
brothers and 8 grandchildren; age 64 years; a native of Plaquemine La. 
and a resident of Plaquemines Parish.
******
Salvador Anthony Oddo Jr on Wednesday November 30 1977 at 6:45 pm son of
Salvador Oddo Sr and Theresa Frey; husband of Frances Guarino; father of
Leon S Oddo; brother of Nina Carlisi, Barbara Mule, Mary Sauer, Rose 
Guarino, George, Anthony and William Oddo; also survived by 2 grandchildren.
*****
Louis Junior Ragas on November 28 1977 husband of Adelina Persich; 
daughter of the late Junior Louis Ragas and Rosalie Sylve; mother 
of Mrs Gay Mistich, Rose Anna, John, Louis and Timothy Joseph Ragas; 
brother of Vera Buras and clayton J Ragas; also survived by 2 grand
children; age 53 years; a native of New Orleans and a resident of Buras; 
*****
Clara Lewis Stephens on Sunday November 27 1977 at 6:15 am wife of the 
late Smith Stephens daughter of the late Mr and mrs Joseph Lewis Sr 
sister of Joseph Jr, Arthur, Harris, Julia, Luccecia, Evelyn, Wilhmenia 
and Rose Lewis aunt og Edward Lewis, Harrietta James, Edward and Edwin 
Trufant, Evelyn Joseph, and the late Ruth Trufant and Lester Charles also 
survived by a host of nieces , nephews other relatives and friends. 
born 7-27-1890 ss# 436-36-9573
*****
Estelle Williams Bailey on Wednesday December 7 l977 at 6:45 am daughhter 
of Mr and Mrs Paul Williams wife of James Bailey Jr granddaughter of Anita 
Williams daughter in law of Mr and Mrs James Bailey Sr mother of Bernadette 
Williams, James and Darlene Bailey godchild of Florence Washington godmother 
of Gloria S payne; sister of Gertrude Celius, Anita Hughes, Dora and Mabel 
Bienemy, Elouise, Bernadine, Charles, Leroy, Norman, Joseph, Ulysses and 
Ronald Williams, sister in law of Arthur Hughes, Charles Celius, Vincent 
Bienemy, Odealie, Annie Mae, Reater, Paulette, Deborah and Shirley Mae 
Williams; devoted friend of Victor LaFrance, also survived by a host of 
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
born 2-23-1938 ss# 434-52-6080
*****
Verna Smith on December 8, 1977 wife of Frank E Buras; daughter of the 
late Arsene Buras and John P Smith; mother of Lucille Bernard, Mercedes 
Broussard, Glenda Cedotal, Elwood, Irwin, Bertrand and Leander Buras; 
step mother of Hazel Smith, Vera Dean, Esther Loga and the late Myrtle 
Buras; sister of Anne Barrois, Viola Smith, Dorris Doucet and the late 
Fellus, Louis, Clifford and Ernest Smith; age 66 years; a native and a 
resident of Venice; 
born 6-20-1911 SS# 439-50-6149
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Rev Zeke Burns on Sunday December 4 1977 at 8 am husband of Charlotte
Thompson Burns son of the late Ezekiel and Emma Burns father of Ezekiel,
James, Herman, nehemiah, Rev Melvin, Hilton, George, Edward and Darnell 
Burns, Mrs Delores McFadden, Mrs Norma Mathieu, Mrs Clementine Louding,
the late Lewis Marshal and Mirlam burns brotehr of Charles Burns Mrs Elnora
Davis, the late Clemet Burns, Rev Arthur Burns and Rev James Burns brother
in law of Edward Thompson, Mrs Annie Edwards, mrs Victria Miller, Mrs 
Lucille Caesar the late George Thompson, George Davis and Ella Dorsey 
father in law of Wilfred McFadden, Phillip Louding, mrs Inez, Yvonne, 
Doretha, Bernice, Loretta, joyce, Lou Ann and betty Burans also survived
by a host of other relatives and friends.
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Edna Knight Pons on friday December 9 1977 at 10:30 am wife of the late 
Robert A Pons mother of Mrs joyce Poole, Mrs Kathryn Landry, Robert J and 
carroll A Pons daughter of the late Olampe Labat and Joseph Knight sister 
of Mrs Carnella St pe, Mrs Ada Allemand, Mrs Elvire Chaisson, Mary Knight 
and the late mrs Lydia MacDonald, Mrs Lucia Gervais, ida, Ellis, Leon and 
James Knight also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren 
age 80 years a native of Racelad La and a resident of Belle chasse for 25 
years.
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nelson Riley on Wednesday December 7 1977 at 10:01 pm husband of the late 
Evelyn Chambers Riley father of Vereria Allen, Palmalee Grimes, Irene 
johnson and Myrtle Blackstone son of the late John and Miami Riley brother 
of the late Pauline Landry, Elmira Fernandez, George Riley and john Riley 
father in law of Sidney Allen, Eddie Grimes and MAnuel Johnson also 
survived by 17 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren nieces nephews other 
relatives and friends a native of Plaquemines Parish Union Settlement and 
a resident of New Orleans for 75 years 
born 5-3-1898 ss# 437-10-9261
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Henry joseph Delcambre Sr on Monday December 5 1977 at 4:45 am husband of 
Lena Galle father of Henry j Jr, Mrs Oliver Buras, Mrs Stephen Butscher, 
Mrs Prentiss Nettles, mrs Thomas Giroir brother of Mick, Ovey, Assey,
Luchus, Beulah, Sylravea, Maude, Angela and the late Joseph and Edna 
Delcambre son of the late Alpha and Marie Delcambre also survived by 20
grandchildren aged 69 a native of New Iberia and a resident of Pointe a la
HAche for the past 18 years. 
born 7-15-1907 ss# 439-26-3544
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Irma Bayhi on Monday December 12, 1977 wife of John D Kennair; mother 
of Claudette Dampier, John Dewey Jr and Leroy J Kennair; sister of 
Eugenie Newberry, Clothilde Treadaway, Gustave Jr, Warren, Louis and 
the late Frances Bayhi; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great 
grandchildren; daughter of the late Gustave and Marceline Bayhi; age 
66 years; a native of Plaqumines and a resident of Belle Chasse; 
born 11-10-1911 SS# 433-15-9710
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William L (Dub) Barber, on Sunday Dec 4 1977 at 1:30 am beloved husband of 
Mrs Ida Mae Barber; son of the late Mr and Mrs Luther Barber of Bogalusa; 
father of Wayne, Mrs Pam Seiffert, Mrs Paulette Hughes all of Bogalusa He 
is survived by two brothers, Clinton and Edgar; 5 sisters, Mrs Nellie Hill, 
Mrs Roxie Magee, Mrs Pauline Cameron, Mrs Joyce Baughma and Mrs Dorothy 
King Also survived by 4 grandchildren A resident of Belle Chasse for 24
years 
born 10-12-1926 ss# 433-34-9163
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Roy James Hamann Sr on Thursday december 22 1977 at 10:30 am husband of 
Lillian Kimball father of Roy J Hamann Jr, Guy G Hamann, Dean A Hamann, 
Mrs Joy Smith and the late David C Hamann son of Mrs Emougene Frickey 
Hamann and the late Joseph Hamann brother of Adrian Hamann, Bill Hamann, 
Joe Hamann and Mrs Genevieve Bagur also survived by 7 grandchildren aged 
52 years a native of New Orlean and a reisdnet of Vanice for 6 years. 
born 12-5-1925 SS# 438-20-2004
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Christine Simms on Sunday December 18 1977 at 5:30 pm daughter of Mr and 
Mrs Sherman Mallard Sr wife of Simmie Richard Sims mother of Lora Ann, 
Marvin, Reginald and Sheldon Sims granddaughter of mrs olivia Vaughn sister 
of Carolyn Ann Vereen, Mrs Linda Bartholomew, Pamela and Dennis Mallard Jr 
sister in law of Albert Vereen niece of mr and mrs Ruth Mae Collins also 
survived by 9 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends age 24 a 
native of Boothville La.
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R C [ Buddy] Coon 39 of Longview Texas formally of Port Sulpher Thursday 
January 27th 1977.  Survivors include his wife Barbara of Jacksonville 
Florida.  Two sons Butch of Gretna Louisiana and Don of Jacksonville.  
Mother, Mrs. Letha Bailey of Longview.  His stepfather Grant Bailey of 
Longview.  Two sisters Mrs Ann McGuire of Longview and Mrs Jackie Sampson 
of Dallas.  Two brothers Don Coon of Corpus Christi and Bill Coon of Portland 
Oregon. 1 grandchild.  Funeral services to help Saturday and January 29th 
from Rader Funeral Home Chapel interment in Lake View Memorial Gardens. 
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Completed 8-16-2000