Obits: St. John the Baptist Parish, La. - 11/9/98 to 10/28/2000 Submitted for the LA GenWeb Archives, Nov 2000, by: Don W. Johnson Source: "L'Observateur" newspaper (with permission) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ !!use your browsers *find* feature to find a specific obit. below!! Obituaries L'Observateur / November 9, 1998 DUMAS VACHERIE - Floretta Steib Dumas, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Oct. 30. She was the wife of the late Cyril Dumas Jr. and mother ofAnita Woods, Floretta Harry, Betty Paul, Herbert, Ernest, Roy, Joseph and Sylvester Dumas and the late Eunice Dumas. She was also the daughter of the late Sylvester and Amy Oubre Steib and sister of Florence Jeffery, Emma Narcisse, Marina and Amy Saul, Nelson, Sylvester, Pierre and Clifford Steib and the late Louanna Lemieux, Lovertha Gros and Hilton, Florian and Joseph Steib. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 6 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie,with interment at the church cemetery. JACKSON MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Kenneth Ray Jackson, 38, a native of St. Rose and a resident of Memphis, Tenn., for the past six months, died Oct. 31. He wasthe companion of Sandy Watkins and father of Kena and Jasmine Watkins. He was also the son of Raymond and Shirley Jackson and brother of Karen Hollins. Services are today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Richardson Funeral Home,River Ridge, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose. KILMAN DERIDDER - John Burton "J.B." Kilman Jr., 73, a native of DeRidder andresident of Luling, died Nov. 1. He was the husband of Marie Branch Kilmanand father of Cheryl Benvenuto and John Kilman III. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 5 in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home, DeRidder,with interment at Beauregard Cemetery, DeRidder. MORRIS RESERVE - Brian Christopher Morris Jr., 5, a native of New Orleans andresident of Reserve, died Nov. 2. He was the son of Brian and CarmellaMorris and brother of Amber Ledet. He is also survived by his guardians, Willie and Carolyn Joseph. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church,Reserve, with interment at St. Peter's Cemetery, Reserve. Visitationstarts at 10 a.m. WAGUESPACK VACHERIE - Fernand Joseph "Prof" Waguespack, 87, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Nov. 4. He was the husband of Hilda Haydel Waguespackand father of Hilda Pilcher and Howard, Linden and Leslie Waguespack. He was also the son of the late Fernand E. and Berthe SchexnayderWaguespack and brother of Marie Haydel and Alvin, Nolan, Nelson, Arthur, Mark and the late Stanley Waguespack. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a retired St. James Parish teacher and later retired from AmericanBank. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1514, served over20 years as a Scoutmaster and was a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America's Silver Beaver Award. Services are today at 11:30 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie,with interment at the church mausoleum. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. WASHINGTON CONVENT - Johnny "Lil Johnny" Washington Jr., 44, a native of Convent andresident of Gonzales, died Nov. 1. He was the husband of LorraineWashington and father of Latasha and Regina Washington. He was also the son of Shirley Mae Washington and the late Johnny Washington Sr., and the brother of Lester Hayes and Ivory Bush.He is also survived by a number of grandchildren. Services are today at noon at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Convent. Visitation starts at 11 a.m. WILLIAMS NEW ORLEANS - Mildred C. Williams, 78, a native of Garyville and aresident of New Orleans, died Nov. 2. There are no immediate survivors.Services are today at10 a.m. at St. John Institutional Missionary BaptistChurch, New Orleans, with interment at Providence Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / November 25, 1998 BATISTE HAHNVILLE - Wilbert Batiste, 52, a native of Edgard and resident of Marrero, died Nov. 19. He was the husband of Olevia Mae Wilson Batiste andstep-father of Crystal Jusu, Shanell Hall and Darvin, Arlene and Ralph Quinn. He was also the son of the late John and Louella Lumar Batiste and brother of Rose Mary Haydel, Mary Ann Darjean, Julia Coldwell, Barbara Williams, Doloris Potier, Patricia Landry and Lawrence and Laddie Batiste. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 24 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Hahnville, withinterment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Hahnville. BATTARD LAPLACE - Ivy J. Battard, 82, a native and resident of Reserve, died Nov.20. He was the son of the late Emile and Ida Battard and brother of CharlesBattard. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.Services were held Nov. 23 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. CHIERICI NEW ORLEANS - Mary Sandridge Chierici, 38, a native of Miami, Fla., and aresident of LaPlace, died Nov. 22. She was the mother of ChristinaChierici. She was also the daughter of Thomas Sandridge and the late June Hart Sandridge McGann and sister of Elizabeth Speight, Cathy Cooley, Wendy Allert, Amy Monroy and Tom Sandridge Jr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Graveside services were held Nov. 24 at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. FERACI NORCO - Lorraine Duhe Feraci, 71, a native of Napoleonville, resident of Norco for 23 years and resident of Livingston for 25 years, died Nov. 19.She was the wife by first marriage of the late George Duhe and by second marriage of Charles Feraci Jr., mother of Janice Watson, Craig Duhe andthe late Patsy Duhe and step-mother of Jan Brandon and Charles Feraci III. She was also the sister of Nicolas Lopez and the late Charles Lopez. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norco, withinterment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. JOHNSON LAPLACE - Noble Ray Johnson, 75, a native of Kentucky and resident of LaPlace for 41 years, died Nov. 23. He was the husband of Bernice M.Johnson and father of Denise Lawrence and Ronnie Johnson. He was also the brother of Thornton Johnson. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Green Forest Cemetery, Salem, Mo. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. JOSEPH LAPLACE - Isaac Joseph Sr., 79, a native of St. James and resident of NewOrleans, died Nov. 18. He was the father of Cynthia Shelby and Kathleen,Ronald, Isaac Jr. and Larry Joseph.He was also the brother of Ruby Culbreth. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. James Cemetery, St. James. Visitation starts at 9a.m. RAFIEL LULING - Rashaad Christopher Rafiel, 2 months, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Boutte, died Nov. 19. He was the son of Renata Rafiel andShane Smith. He was also the grandson of Daisy Rafiel, Carl Hilaire, Laverne Bradley and Kenneth Everett and great-grandson of Geraldine White, Bertrand and Minnie Hilaire, Jessie and Jellorine Everett and the late Joseph Rafiel Sr.,Melvin and Thelma Bradley. Services were held Nov. 24 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Philip Catholic Church Cemetery, Vacherie. STEIB NEW ORLEANS - Adleen "Sis" Steib, 93, a native of Vacherie and a resident of New Orleans for 75 years, died Nov. 21. She was the sister of the lateDr. Roland , Lloyd, Stella and Leo Steib and Nola Jacob.She is also survived by three nephews and five nieces. Services were held Nov. 23 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Hope Mausoleum. Obituaries L'Observateur / November 30, 1998 BATISTE HAHNVILLE - Wilbert Batiste, 52, a native of Edgard and resident of Marrero, died Nov. 19. He was the husband of Olevia Mae Wilson Batiste andstep-father of Crystal Jusu, Shanell Hall and Darvin, Arlene and Ralph Quinn. He was also the son of the late John and Louella Lumar Batiste and brother of Rose Mary Haydel, Mary Ann Darjean, Julia Coldwell, Barbara Williams, Doloris Potier, Patricia Landry and Lawrence and Laddie Batiste. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 24 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Hahnville, withinterment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Hahnville. BATTARD LAPLACE - Ivy J. Battard, 82, a native and resident of Reserve, died Nov.20. He was the son of the late Emile and Ida Battard and brother of CharlesBattard. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.Services were held Nov. 23 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. CHIERICI NEW ORLEANS - Mary Sandridge Chierici, 38, a native of Miami, Fla., and aresident of LaPlace, died Nov. 22. She was the mother of ChristinaChierici. She was also the daughter of Thomas Sandridge and the late June Hart Sandridge McGann and sister of Elizabeth Speight, Cathy Cooley, Wendy Allert, Amy Monroy and Tom Sandridge Jr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Graveside services were held Nov. 24 at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. FERACI NORCO - Lorraine Duhe Feraci, 71, a native of Napoleonville, resident of Norco for 23 years and resident of Livingston for 25 years, died Nov. 19.She was the wife by first marriage of the late George Duhe and by second marriage of Charles Feraci Jr., mother of Janice Watson, Craig Duhe andthe late Patsy Duhe and step-mother of Jan Brandon and Charles Feraci III. She was also the sister of Nicolas Lopez and the late Charles Lopez. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norco, withinterment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. JOHNSON LAPLACE - Noble Ray Johnson, 75, a native of Kentucky and resident of LaPlace for 41 years, died Nov. 23. He was the husband of Bernice M.Johnson and father of Denise Lawrence and Ronnie Johnson. He was also the brother of Thornton Johnson. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Green Forest Cemetery, Salem, Mo. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. JOSEPH LAPLACE - Isaac Joseph Sr., 79, a native of St. James and resident of NewOrleans, died Nov. 18. He was the father of Cynthia Shelby and Kathleen,Ronald, Isaac Jr. and Larry Joseph.He was also the brother of Ruby Culbreth. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. James Cemetery, St. James. Visitation starts at 9a.m. RAFIEL LULING - Rashaad Christopher Rafiel, 2 months, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Boutte, died Nov. 19. He was the son of Renata Rafiel andShane Smith. He was also the grandson of Daisy Rafiel, Carl Hilaire, Laverne Bradley and Kenneth Everett and great-grandson of Geraldine White, Bertrand and Minnie Hilaire, Jessie and Jellorine Everett and the late Joseph Rafiel Sr.,Melvin and Thelma Bradley. Services were held Nov. 24 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Philip Catholic Church Cemetery, Vacherie. STEIB NEW ORLEANS - Adleen "Sis" Steib, 93, a native of Vacherie and a resident of New Orleans for 75 years, died Nov. 21. She was the sister of the late Dr. Roland, Lloyd, Stella and Leo Steib and Nola Jacob.She is also survived by three nephews and five nieces. Services were held Nov. 23 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Hope Mausoleum. OBITUARIES L'Observateur / December 9, 1998 HARRIS VACHERIE - Raymond Harris, 54, a native and resident of Wallace, died Dec. 6. He was the son of the late Godfrey and Agnes Bastain Harris andbrother of Mildred Miller and Catherine, Godfrey Jr. and Nelson Harris.Services were held Dec. 7 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. LOUQUE CONVENT - Emma Poche Louque, 82, a native of Paulina and a resident of Convent, died Dec. 7. She was the wife of the late Ourien Louque andmother of Grace Roussel and Alice Lambert. She was also the sister of Lillian Raffray, Herbert and Willie Poche and the late Edna Matherne, Mary Broussard and Ferdinand and Remy Poche. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent,with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8:30 a.m. MADERE MARRERO - Joseph Felix Madere, 84, a native of Edgard and a resident of Marrero for 35 years, died Dec. 3. He was the husband of EarlineWaguespack Madere and father of Kathleen Cortez. He was also the brother of Gladys Lancon. He is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 7 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Marrero,with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park. WILLIAMSON PAULINA - Adam Williamson, 35, a resident of Paulina, died Dec. 5. He wasthe husband of Kelly Mullen Williamson and father of Kadam Mark Williamson. He was also the son of Clifton "Brother" and Brenda Gaudet Williamson and brother of Brian, Charlotte, Dean and Eric Williamson. Services were held Dec. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church mausoleum. Obituaries L'Observateur / December 14, 1998 BAKER EDGARD - Kameron Avery Baker was stillborn Dec. 8. He was the son ofKimball and Sernell Edwards Baker of Edgard and brother of Adrienne Edwards. He was also the grandson of Allen and Sandra Edwards and Alice Baker. Graveside services are today at 1 p.m. at New Jerusalem BaptistCemetery, Edgard. BROWN LUTCHER - Reginald "Sugar Lump" "D-Bo" Brown Sr., 40, a native ofGramercy and a resident of New Orleans much of his life, died Dec. 3. Hewas the husband of Lynda Meriwether Brown and father of Reginald II, Regina and Roberta Brown. He was also the son of Lola Bell Pittman and brother of Roland Butler and Leland Brown Sr. Services are today at noon at King David Baptist Church, Lutcher, with interment at Western Cemetery, Lutcher. Visitation starts at 11 a.m. COOIL KENNER - Blanche Cooil, 98, a native of LaPlace and a resident of Kenner, died Dec. 6. She was the mother of Annie Alexander.She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held Dec. 11 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church,Kenner, with interment at Love and Charity Cemetery. PATTERSON CONVENT - Marguerite Anna Carmouche Patterson, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Convent, died Dec. 6. She was the wife of the late OctavePatterson and step-mother of Octave Patterson Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph Carmouche and Ida Carmouche Clark and sister of the late Gertrude McClue, Aulden and Elmo Carmouch and Mildred Clay. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent,with interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. TAYLOR GARYVILLE - Estelle Taylor, 91, a former resident of Garyville and current resident of LaPlace, died Dec. 8. She was the wife of the late JimmyTaylor. She was also the sister of George and Jimmy Washington and Mary Vedol and the late Ethel, Sedonia, Bertha and Sherman Washington. Services are today at noon in the chapel of Earl Baloney Mortuary, Garyville, with interment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Reserve. Visitationstarts at 9 a.m. TURNER JEFFERSON - Mary Major Turner, 56, a native of Jefferson and a resident of St. Rose for 28 years, died Dec. 8. She was the wife of Joseph Turner Jr.and mother of Elaine Bates and Julian Major Sr. She was also the daughter of Victoria Cooper and the late Albert Major and sister of Pearl Bradley, Dorothy Davis and the late Raymond Brooks. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at noon in the chapel of Richardson Funeral Home, River Ridge, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose. ZERINGUE ST. JAMES - Kathleen Schexnayder Zeringue, 71, a native of Vacherie and aresident of St. James, died Dec. 8. She was the wife of Deacon HenryZeringue and mother of Elizabeth William, Mary Rose Wrigley and Henry Jr.,David, Andrew and Jean Zeringue. She was the daughter of the late Gaston Sr. and Laura WaguespackSchexnayder and sister of Clara Mae Landry and Gaston Jr. and HubertSchexnayder. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Dec. 10 at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, withinterment at the church mausoleum. Obituaries L'Observateur / December 28, 1998 ALBERT PAULINA - Ernest Albert Sr., 85, a native and resident of Paulina, died Dec.21. He was the husband of the late Velma Buckner Albert and father ofAnnie Mae Davis, Ethel Jenkins, Elaine Foster, Raymond, Eidrine, Lionel, Dianne, Gary, the Rev. Nolan and Bernard Albert and the late Ernest Jr.,Larry Jr. and Freddie Albert.He was also the son of the late Ernest and Victoria Albert and brother of Viola Pitts and the late Mattlene Dyle, Irma Braxton, Johnny, Morrell and Eugene Albert. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services wre held Dec. 23 at Evergreen Baptist Church, Paulina, withinterment at Antioch Cemetery, Paulina. TROXLER LAPLACE - Elmore J. "Sweety" Troxler, 81, a native of Taft and a residentof LaPlace for 50 years, died Dec. 22. He was the husband of Mary CamalloTroxler and father of Jenny Conrad and Peggy Granier. He was also the son of the late Johnny and Bertha Hymel Troxler and brother of Myrtle Miano, Theresa Blackledge, Roland, Richard and Dr. Ferdinand Troxler. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 24 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 4, 1999 BURLEIGH LULING - Ruby Marie McMurrain Burleigh, 72, a native of El Dorado, Ark.,and a resident of Luling for 44 years, died Dec. 29. She was the wife ofHurschel Burleigh and mother of Mary Ann Plattsmier, Sinie Marie Lacour and Hurschel "Macky" Jr., Richard and Leigh Ann Burleigh.She was also the daughter of the late Harry and Sinie Murphy McMurrain and sister of Agee Lowe, Hazel Morton and the late Mary Reid. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. COLEMAN NEW ORLEANS - Evelyn Banks Coleman, 102, a native of Luling and resident of New Orleans for many years, died Dec. 27. She was the mother ofDorothy Dinkins and Alma, O'Neal and Cleveland Ray Coleman. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 9 a.m. in the chapel of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home,New Orleans, with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitationstarts at 8 a.m. FRILOUX DESTREHAN - Louis Rock Friloux, 84, a native of Ama and resident of St. Rose for 70 years, died Dec. 29. He was the husband of Cecile BarbaraPatrick Friloux and father of Gale Guccione and Louis "Sonny" Friloux Jr. He was also the son of the late Paul and Marie Zeringue Friloux and brother of Rena Roberts, Cecile Roux and the late Irene Faucheaux, Neomi Gautreaux, Elmire Braud, Stella Reynolds and David and Anatol Friloux. He is also survived by three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 31 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum,Destrehan. GROS BOUTTE - Joseph "Joe" Harold Gros, 53, a native of Vacherie and resident of Hahnville, died Dec. 24. He was the father of Shavondalonn Alexanderand Damian, Anastasia, Kyla and Farrah Gros. He was also the son of Priscilla Dumas Gros and the late Francois Gros and brother of Phyllis Charles, Maria Antonio, Eddie and Mark Gros and the late Francois Jr. and Michael Gros.He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 31 at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Boutte, withinterment at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery, Vacherie. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 13, 1999 ANDRY NEW ORLEANS - Evelyn Constance Andry, 76, a native of St. James Parishand a resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 7. She was the wife of the lateFrank Andry and mother of Helen Sanchez. She was also the daughter of Agnes Joseph. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation starts at 9a.m. EVANS MARRERO - Corliss Lemieux Evans, 38, a native of Marrero and a resident of Luling, died Jan. 7. She was the wife of Louis Evans Jr. and mother ofLouis III, LaTanya and LaToya Evans. She was also the daughter of Raymond and Essie Stewart Lemieux and sister of Dehon "Leo" Caillier and Raymond Lemieux Jr. Services were held Jan. 11 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,Marrero, with interment at Our Lady of Prompt Succor mausoleum, Westwego. FIFFIE EDGARD - Lorenza "MaMa Daid" Fiffie, 95, a native of Edgard and a resident of Hahnville for 26 years, died Jan. 10. She was the wife of the late IrvinFiffie Sr. and mother of Ruby Byrd, Ella Franklin, Frances Bovie, SusieJoseph, Audrey Martin, Alvin Sr., Irvin Jr. and Roland Fiffie Sr. and the lateRuth Bovie and Clifton and Eva Fiffie. She was also the daughter of the late Lucille Pierre and Eugene Lumar and sister of Semonia Young, Genevia Smith, Victor Lumar and the late Letisha Jones and Adrian Sr., Otis Sr. and Eugene Lumar.She is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. LANCASTER ST. ROSE - William Lancaster, 53, a native of New Orleans and a residentof St. Rose, died Jan. 8. He was the husband of Gail Mahaney HurstLancaster, father of Ada Morley and Carol, Laura and Joseph Lancaster and step-father of Janet and Eddie Bon. He was also the brother of Susan Burgess. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of 30 years' service.Services are today at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, St. Rose, withinterment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 20, 1999 BOURGEOIS LAPLACE - Agnes V. Bourgeois, 94, a native and resident of Reserve, diedJan. 15. She was the wife of the late Emile Bourgeois.She was also the daughter of the late Aristide and Gustavie Vicknair and sister of Mae Roussel and the late Edgar, Henry and Clinton Vicknair. Services were held Jan. 18 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. MILLER NORCO - Karen Miller, 40, a native of Eunice, former resident of Luling and a resident of Metairie, died Jan. 16. She was the former wife of Aaron Donaldson and mother of Allen Donaldson. She was also the daughter of Terry Miller and Nadeline Guillory and sister of Suzie Guillory and Lee and Sheri Miller. Visitation starts today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the chapel of H.C.Alexander Funeral Home, Norco. MITCHELL RESERVE - Dennis Mitchell, 22, a native of Reserve, died Jan. 14. He wasthe husband of Catrina Mitchell and father of Denisha and LaNeisha Mitchell. He was also the son of Junius Sr. and Darlene M. Thomas and brother ofJunius Jr., Quiana, Rochelle and the late Ricky Thomas.Services were held Jan. 19 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Reserve, withinterment at Providence Resthaven Cemetery. SHAUGHNESSY PONCHATOULA - Nell Brown York Shaughnessy, 80, a native of Sicily Island and a resident of Hammond, died Jan. 16. She was the wife of the lateFrancis Xavier Shaughnessy and mother of Jean Vaughn, Kathleen Spencer and Michael and Francis X. Shaughnessy Jr.She was also the daughter of the late Zeb and Henry Brown York and sister of the late Jean Batey and twin brother, Zeb York Jr. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services are Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Harry McKneely & SonFuneral Home, Ponchatoula, with interment at St. John MemorialMausoleum, LaPlace. Visitation starts today from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. andtomorrow at 8 a.m. SMITH ST. JAMES - Jean Ursin Smith, 39, a native of Convent and a resident of St.James, died Jan. 12. She was the wife of Lawrence Smith Sr. and mother ofEmma Jean, Charles and Lawrence Smith Jr. She was also the daughter of Margarete Ester Ursin and the late Charles Ursin Sr. and sister of Joann Breaux, Ann Bush, Jackie Howard and Stacy,Robert, Wayne and Charles Ursin Jr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held Jan. 17 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / Febuary 1, 1999 HARRISON RESERVE - Benjamin James "Uncle Ben" Harrison, 74, a native of Norco, former resident of Oakland, Calif. and resident of Norco, died Jan. 24. Hewas the son of the late Lee and Clara Jenkins Harrison and brother of Louise Smith. Services were held Jan. 28 in the chapel of Robottom Mortuary, Reserve,with interment at Montz Memorial Cemetery. HYMEL CONVENT - Ernest L. "Toot" Hymel, 90, a native and resident of Convent,died Jan. 26. He was the son of the late Clerville and Athenaise GaudinHymel and brother of the late Noelie Ayers, Corrine Poche and Dupre, Leo and Louis Hymel. Services were held Jan. 27 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, withinterment at the church cemetery. PHILIP VACHERIE - Dory R. Philip, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Jan.27. She was the wife of Joseph E. Philip and by first marriage of Eddie J.Armant and mother of Phyllis Clay, Marie Growe, Hazel Scott, Veronica Zenon, Ella and Lana Philip and Sidell and Lawrence Armant. She was also the sister of the late Hansel Roussell. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church,Vacherie, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8a.m. POIRIER HARVEY - Ulrich Raymond Poirier, 91, a native of St. James and a residentof Harvey, died Jan. 28. He was the husband of the late Gertrude MartinezPoirier and father of Lois Dubrieul, Betty Thiery and Richard Poirier. He was also the son of the late Felix and Eugenie Braud Poirier and brother of the late Raoul and Roger Poirier, Helen Roulette, Carmen Dugas, Olga Carlos and Aline Plaisance. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and preceded in death by one grandchild. Services are today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey,with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation starts at noon. ST. PIERRE PAULINA - Cal J. St. Pierre, 92, a native and resident of Grand Point, diedJan. 28. He was the son of the late Philogene and Ida Louque St. Pierre andbrother of the late Lucrese Brignac, Neila Louque and Sophie, Louis and Laury St. Pierre.Services were held Jan. 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church mausoleum. WEBER LAPLACE - Joan S. Weber, 40, a native and resident of Garyville, died Jan.22. She was the wife of Sony Weber Jr. and mother of Shelita Robertson,Shentell, Kristy, Donna Jean, Domonique, Tiranika, Donald and Ronald Weber. She was also the daughter of Celestine and the late Marion Johnson Stevens, step-daughter of Linda Stevens, and sister of Ursula, Alisha and Myra Jean White and Celestine III, Corey, Darell and Bryan Stevens. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Church of God in Christ, LaPlace, withinterment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation starts at 10a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / Febuary 3, 1999 BRIGNAC CONVENT - Camille LeBoeuf Brignac, 101, a native of Convent and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 30. She was the wife of the late Louis Brignac.She was also the daughter of the late Camille and Louise LeBoeuf and was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters. Services are today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent,with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. DORNIER CONVENT - James H. "Tarzan" Dornier, 87, a native and resident ofConvent, died Jan. 31. He was the husband of the late Odette LandryDornier and father of James Jr., Gary and Michael Dornier.He was also the son of the late Jules A. and Felicie Dicharry Dornier andbrother of the late Lillian, Hazel, Mildred, Jules Jr., Carroll, Benjamin andAnthony Dornier. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services will be held Feb. 4 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, withinterment at the church mausoleum. Visitation is set today at AlexanderFuneral Home, Lutcher, from 6 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 to 9:30 a.m. GIBSON BOUTTE - Hazel M. Gibson, 79, a native and resident of Boutte, died Jan. 27.She was the wife of Lawrence Gibson and mother of Alendryea Grows. She was also the sister of Amelia and Milton Brown. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 30 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Boutte, withinterment at St. Mary Cemetery, Boutte. MOREHOUSE METAIRIE - Berney Keller Morehouse, 63, a native of St. Rose and aresident of Kenner for 40 years, died Jan. 29. She was the wife of the lateGeorge Morehouse Sr. and mother of Betty Maddox and Brian and GeorgeMorehouse Jr. She was also the daughter of Gladys Keller and the late Louis Keller and sister of Harry Keller. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 1 in the chapel of Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home,Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories. TROXCLAIR METAIRIE - Arthur Joseph Troxclair, 86, a native of Mt. Airy, a former resident of New Sarpy and Kenner and a current resident of Luling, died Jan. 30. He was the father of Estelle Palmisano and Robert Lee Brashear.He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 2 in the chapel of Tharp-Sontheimer-TharpFuneral Home, Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories. Obituaries L'Observateur / February 24, 1999 BRADY - RESERVE - Ella Ruth A. Brady, 74, a native and resident of Reserve, diedFeb. 20. She was the wife of Antoine W. Brady and mother of Darlin Brady-Caro and Antoine "Pop-Top" Brady Jr. She was also the sister of Myrtle Brady and Vivian Wuest. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 23 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. CAMBRE - LAPLACE - Cecile Maurin Cambre, 86, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Feb. 21. She was the wife of the late Alvin "Buzz" Cambre and motherof Kerry "Que" Cambre. She was also the sister of Marion "Poose" Maurin, Juliette Maquar and the late Henry "Foot" and John Dan "Sam Spade" Maurin Sr. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. HARDEMAN - METAIRIE - Allen J. "Dutch" Hardeman, 70, a native of New Orleans andresident of LaPlace for two years, died Feb. 19. He was the husband ofJoyce Puderer Hardeman and father of Sandra Albert and Pamela Gomez. He was also the son of the late James Sr. and Neola LeBlanc Hardeman,brother of Neola Damico and the late James Jr. and Charles Hardeman Sr.and step-brother of Kingston Hardeman. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 22 in the chapel of Tharp-Sontheimer-TharpFuneral Home, Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Mausoleum. HAYDEL - NORCO - Vera Rousselle Haydel, 61, a native and resident of Norco, died Feb. 19. She was the wife of Shelton J. Haydel and mother of VanessaGraver, Nathan Haydel and the late Stephanie Haydel. She was also the daughter of the late Adam and Amanda Rousselle and sister of Shirley Gaudin, Loretta Simon and the late Charles Rousselle. She is also survived by three grandchildren and was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were held Feb. 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norco. JACKSON - ST. JAMES - Clinton "Clint" Jackson, 41, a native and resident of St.James, died Feb. 20. He was the husband of Wanda I. Jackson and father ofLachaundra, Rajinder and Crandell Jackson. He was also the son of J.D. Hines and the late Sarah Jackson Hines andbrother of Joshua and Jason Hines and Tiffany and Maria Greenup. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, St. James, withinterment at St. Luke Baptist Cemetery, St. James. Visitation starts at10:30 a.m. POCHE - PAULINA - Wilmer James Poche, 82, a native of Paulina, former resident of southern California for 28 years and a resident of Oregon for eight years, died Feb. 17. He was the husband of the late Lillian Poche and fatherof Mary Sawyer and Sheila and James Poche. He was the son of Lotta and Gabriel Poche and brother of Annabel Leithman, Rowena LaCoste and Dorrel Poche. Services were held Feb. 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 3, 1999 CUNY - BATON ROUGE - Jeffrey W. Cuny, 90, a native of Reserve and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Feb. 26. He was the husband of the late Virginia MilletCuny and father of Oceania Scardina. He was also the son of the late Adolf and Cecile Cuny and brother of Doris Landry, Estelle Pittman, Roy Cuny and the late Gladys Pope and Gene and Joseph Cuny. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 1 at St. George Catholic Church, Baton Rouge,with interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park. FALGOUT - DESTREHAN - James E. "Jimmy" Falgout, 64, a native of St. Rose and aresident of Destrehan for 33 years, died Feb. 27. He was the husband of Emma Joy Falgout and father of Jennifer Paternostro and Mark and Eric Falgout. He was also the son of Louis Falgout and the late Agatha Weber Falgout and brother of Lois Morici, Doris Bertucci, Audrey Naquin and George, Robert, David and the late L.J. Falgout.He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were held March 2 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at the church mausoleum. KLIEBERT - PAULINA - Armance Chenier Kliebert, 88, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Lutcher, died Feb. 27. She was the wife of the late Benoit J.Kliebert and mother of Kathleen Canatella and Cynthia, Dawn, J.B., Ronaldand Clifford Kliebert. She was also the daughter of the late Armand and Virginia Oubre Chenier and sister of the late Luce Cazenave, Evelyn Becnel and Joseph, Alcee and Louis Chenier. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church mausoleum. ROAN - LAPLACE - Pearl Ethel Roan, 95, a native and resident of Montz, died Feb. 27. She was the wife of the late Stanford E. Roan.She was also the daughter of the late Harmon and Avelina Smith and sister of the late Henry A. Smith.Services were held March 1 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. ROBERSON - NORCO - Virginia Edwards Roberson, 52, a native and resident of St.Charles Parish, died Feb. 27. She was the wife of the late RichardRoberson, common-law wife of Danny Dufrene and mother of Timothy, Richard Jr. and Scott Roberson.She is also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at presstime. VEDROS - GRETNA - Julian Barry Vedros Sr., 65, a native of Gramercy and a residentof Gretna, died Feb. 25. He was the husband of the late Jane Terrebonne Vedros and father of Jeanne Kravet and Julian Jr. and Christopher Vedros. He was also the son of the late Phillip Sr. and Solange Melancon Vedros and brother of Beverly Lancaster, Wanda Jackson, Lorraine Oubre, Carolyn Laurent, Ina Gunter, Eleanor Vincent and Mary, Jennie, Phillip Jr., Neylan, Ralph and George Vedros. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held March 1 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with intermentat Westlawn Memorial Park. Obituaries By LEONARD GRAY / L'Observateur / March 13, 1999 AUGUST CHICAGO, Ill. - Clifford "Butt" August Jr. , 59, a native of New Orleans,former resident of Edgard for several years and resident of Chicago for 40 years, died March 5. He was the husband of Sara August, father of Anna andAlicia August and Brian Brimmer, and step-father of Michelle Robert and Kevin Robert. He was also the brother of Slata Hillaire, Barbara Moll, Lois Johnson and Brenda and Larry August. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services are today at True Believers Baptist Church, Chicago, with interment at Washington Memorial Cemetery, Chicago. KELLER MARRERO - Lennis Keller, 85, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Marrero for 52 years, died March 6. He was the husband of VeronicaFreeman Keller and father of Hildredge Gibson, Cathy Scott, Nellie Barthelomew, Madeline Bridgewater, Kathleen Pavadue, Jerome Keller and the late Merlin Keller. He was also the son of the late Pierre and Althea Osborne Keller and brother of Irene Lumas, Corine Love, Cecile Mundy and Joseph, Elliott, Victor and the late Landry, Armond and Rene Keller. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 11 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,Marrero, with interment at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Vacherie. MIRE NORCO - Grace Alleman Mire, 90, a native of Brusly McCall and a resident of Norco for 61 years, died March 10. She was the wife of the late ClayMire. She was also the daughter of the late Omere and Cecile Montecino Allemand and sister of Dr. Earl Alleman and the late Tracey Schwartz andPercy and Hurd Paul Alleman. Services were held March 12 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan. MORVANT MARRERO - Louis Claude Morvant, 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling for 41 years, died March 10. He was the husband of the late HelenDaigle Morvant and father of Nancy Roach, Brenda Mitchel, Janice Lancaster and David Morvant. He was also the son of the late Whitney and Octavia Oncale Morvant, step- son of the late Lucille Morvant Francis and brother of Jerry and Troy Morvant and the late Claude Toups, Betty Landry and Wilson and Warren Morvant. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the retired owner of Richards Department Store, Luling, and former member of the Luling Volunteer Fire Department. Services were held March 12 in the chapel of Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, with interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. SIMON RESERVE - Henry J. Simon, 84, a native of Vacherie, former resident ofReserve and resident of LaPlace for four years, died March 9. He was thehusband by first marriage of the late Evelyn Richard Simon and by second marriage of May Kugler Simon, and father of Gordon, Richard and the late Philip Simon. He was also the son of the late Joseph and Leana Scioneaux Simon and brother of Velma Williams, Marie Rebler, Therese Brennan, Lois Jacob, Rene and Earl Simon and the late Andrew, Willie, Ellis, Antoine and Elise Simon. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held March 11 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 17, 1999 BRAUNINGER METAIRIE - Jeannette LeBlanc Brauninger, 70, a native of Destrehan and a resident of Metairie for 47 years, died March 13. She was the wife of thelate Milton J. Brauninger and mother of Harold, Donald, Barry and PaulBrauninger. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Braud LeBlanc and sister of Erling and Ronald LeBlanc and the late Mary Decoteau. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild and was preceded in death by one great-grandchild. Services were held March 16 at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. JAMBON HARVEY - May Anna Songy Jambon, 78, a native of Edgard and a resident of Harvey for 60 years, died March 15. She was the wife of the late HarrisonJoseph Jambon Sr. and mother of Bertha Daigle and Gerald, Larry Sr. andthe late Harrison Jambon Jr. She was also the sister of Thelma Rodriguez and the late C.J. and WoodrowSongy. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10:30 a.m. at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church,Harvey, with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 8a.m.MARSE PAULINA - Chester Joseph Marse, 82, a native of Chackbay and a resident of New Orleans, died March 15. He was the husband of Albertine GuitreauMarse and father of Barbara Gilly, Brenda Dukaske, Melinda Mullet, Debra Cox and Gerald, Kenneth, Robert and the late Geraldine Marse. He was also the son of the late Nelcon and Leocadie Perque Marse and brother of Dan Marse and the late Thomas Marse. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held March 16 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church cemetery. PIERRE EDGARD - Roscoe F. "Sonny" Pierre Jr, 75, a native and resident of Edgard,died March 10. He was the husband of Sentelia Borne Pierre and father ofCarol Crawford, Armella Moreland and Errol, Bettina, Curtis, Sarita, Ardina, Duval, Marlon and the late Vincent, Carlton and Daryl Pierre. He was also the son of the late Roscoe Sr. and Mathilde Prince Pierre andbrother of Corrine Burrell, Olga Borne, Lois Sterling, Bernice Borne, Roland Sr., Raymond Sr. and Leon Pierre and the late Lloyd and Louis Pierre.He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held March 15 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 29, 1999 ASKIN LAPLACE Daniel Lee Askin, 65, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Reserve, died March 21. He was the husband of Gladys Collin Askin andfather of Gerald Williams, Earl Smith, Ernest Davis, Anita James, Viola Davis, Valeria Bolden, Sheldon Davis, Pamela Perrilloux, Michael Davis, Annette Askin and the late Daniell Askin and Sheila Linton. He was the son of the late Willie and Viola Askin and the brother of Dorothy Bright, Irma Lee and Lillie Mae Mitchell. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by by one great-grandchild. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at Church of God in Christ, LaPlace,with interment at Zion Travelers Cemetery. BAKER RESERVE Clifford G. Baker Jr., 65, a native of Gramercy and a resident ofReserve for 35 years, died March 22. He was the husband of ShirleySanders Baker and father of the late Chad Baker. He was also the son of the Rev. Clifford Sr. and the late Pearl Jones Baker.He spent 20 years as a teacher and 12 years as a principal in the St. JamesParish School System. He served as District 8 representative on the stateBoard of Elementary and Secondary Education for the past seven years, where he was the board's vice-president for three years and chairman of the board's School and Community Support Committee. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church,Reserve, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. BOOTH LULING George Robert Booth Sr., 85, a native of Lawson, Ark., and aresident of Luling for 45 years, died March 24. He was the husband of RuthNunnally Booth and father of Candace Binder and George Booth Jr. He was also the son of the late Willie and Ora Jane Braswell Booth and brother of Mary Krepper and the late Murphy Booth. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Luling, withinterment at Crucifixion Mausoleum of St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. GREGERSEN NORCO Albert Franklin Gregersen, 73, a native of Pearl, Mich., and aresident of Norco for 48 years, died March 22. He was the husband of JoyWeber Gregersen and father of Laurie LeGaux, Jodi Neal and Chris and Michael Gregersen. He was also the brother of Florence Lauritzen and Edna, Louie, Everette and Ray Gregersen. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of H.C. Alexander FuneralHome, Norco, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum,Destrehan. LEWIS NORCO Jeffrey C. Lewis, 45, a native of Norco and a resident of St. Roseand Kenner for 27 years, died March 22. He was the son of Pearl MireHarkins and the late Donald Lewis Sr. and brother of Donald Jr. and BarryLewis. He was also the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis Sr. and thelate Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Mire Sr.Services were held March 25 at First Baptist Church of Norco, with interment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Destrehan. SMITH METAIRIE Richard Downs Smith, 59, a native of Phoenix City, Ala., and aresident of St. Rose, died March 23. He was the husband of CarolynBodenheimer Smith and father of Peggy Bromen, Robin Stortz and the late Hayward Alexander Smith. He was also the brother of the late Joann Rytucki. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Services were held March 26 in the chapel of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose. WEBER ST. JAMES Robert Louis Weber Sr., 74, a native of Vacherie and aresident of New Orleans for many years, died March 23. He was the formerhusband of Rosemary C. Weber and father of Melinda Johnson, SharonBelyeu, Dianne George and Michael, Gerard and Robert Weber Jr. He was also the son of the late Mulligan and Blanche Weber and brother of Hazel Brown, Peter Weber and the late John, Sidney, Ralph and Matthew Weber and Eva Mae Oubre. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. Services were Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St.James, with interment at the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 20, 1999 ALLEMAN Linda Barient Alleman, 98, a native of White Castle, former resident of Destrehan and resident of Jefferson for 30 years, died April 14. She wasthe wife of the late Ivest J. Alleman and the mother of Olga Benedict andGerald Alleman. She was the sister of Bill Barient and the late Adolph Falcon, Virginia Martinez, Mithilda Reich, Mildred Bergiron and Tony Barient She is survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were April 17 at St. Agens Catholic Church with interment in St.Charles Borromeo cemetery. BOURGEOIS Lawrence Joseph Bourgeois, 84, a native and resident of Gramercy, died April 17. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Louque Bourgeois and thefather of Elaine Annina, Nolan, Ronnie, Kenneth and Michael Bourgeois, Bonnie Snyder and the late Jackie Bourgeois. He was the son of the late Willis Bourgeois and Bernadette Tomplain and the brother of Agnes Carter, Beulah Blount, Theresa Heltz, Louis Bourgeois and the late Melvin, Alvin and William Bourgeois. He is survived by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were April 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, with interment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Paulina. FRUGE Gloria Anna Bruno, 64, a native of LaPlace and resident of Gonzales, died April 18. She was the wife of Ira Fruge and the mother of Tina Stallard,Peggy Bourque, Brenda May, Suzette Blemberg and David Fruge. She was the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Nolia Catorie Bruno andthe sister of Alice Forbes, Pearl Rodrigue and Warren, Paul, Bobby and Buddy Bruno. She is survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were April 20 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Gonzales, withinterment in Cornerview Cemetery. LANDRY Eric J. Landry, 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace for thepast 10 years, died April 19. He was the husband of Deborah Landry and thefather of Eric Jr., Shaun, Joshua, Alina, Briana, Crystal, Darla and EmilyLandry. He was the son of Harvey and Georgia Landry and the brother of Harvey Jr.,Barry and Harold Landry and the late Jason Landry. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation begins at 8 a.m.today. WILSON Camille Mumphrey Wilson, 68, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Lakeland, Fla., died April 16. She was the wife of Alvin Wilson and themother of Rhonda Wilson Murray, Jeanne Wilson, Alvin Wilson Jr. andRodney Wilson. She was the sister of Louise Waller, Lillie Phillips, John Mumphrey and Joseph Mumphrey. She is survived by 13 grandchildren. Services were April 19 at First Baptist, Gramercy, with interment in Lakeland Memorial Gardens, Lakeland. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 28, 1999 DAVIS GRAMERCY - Nita Rivoire Davis, 84, a native of Breaux Bridge, lifelong resident of Gramercy and resident of Baton Rouge, died April 23. She wasthe wife of the late Stark L. Davis Jr. and mother of Gwendolyn Crouch,Judy Stamper and John Stark Davis. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held April 26 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. FERGUSON LAPLACE - William Ferguson, 82, a native of New Orleans and a resident of LaPlace for two years, died April 25. He was the husband by first marriageof the late Doris Ferguson and by second marriage of the late Denise Ferguson. He was father of Bill Ferguson and step-father of CoralWimberly. He was also the son of the late Joseph and Minnette Ferguson and brother of the late Joseph Ferguson. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and earned the Purple Heart. He was a former vice president of Bellows Electric Signs, vicepresident of Industrial Signs of New Orleans and chairman of the Tri- Traders Commission in Washington D.C.Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at Lake Lawn Cemetery, New Orleans. Visitation starts at8 a.m. KELLER VACHERIE - Alvin "Metoe" Keller, 59, a native and resident of Vacherie, died April 24. He was the son of the late Noel and Lubertha James Kellerand brother of Rosalie Joseph, Mary "Lubertha" Allen, Elix, Louis and Gufielle Keller and the late Noelle Becnel, Loretta Gros, Melvina Jackson, Pauline Dumas, Armond Bernard and Johnny Keller. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8:30 a.m. LAURENT GRETNA - Betty Laurent, 58, a native of Gretna and a resident of St. Charles Parish for two years, died April 22. She was the mother of LisaBerthelot, Annette Couch, Linda Tillis and Robert Guillot. She was the daughter of Nora Laurent and the sister of Audrey Orgeron, Joyce Shafer, Jacqueline Hotard, Paullette McGintey, Beverly Lafont and Richard, Paul and David Laurent. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Graveside services are today at 10 a.m. at Westlawn Memorial Park,Gretna. PERILLOUX LAPLACE - Eva Rousselle Perilloux, 89, a native of Lucy and a resident of LaPlace for 73 years, died April 24. She was the wife of the late ClevelandPerilloux and mother of Joyce Millet, Cynthia Cambre and Cleveland Jr.,Allen and the late G. Wayne Perilloux.She was also the daughter of the late Ignace and Ernestine Rousselle and sister of the late Annette Deslattes, Leonie Madere and Adam, Pheophile, Ben and Leona Rousselle. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Services were held April 27 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. SCOTT CONVENT - Elviesha Marie "Bundy" Scott, 15, a native and resident of Convent, died April 19. She was the daughter of Lloyd Dupard and SandraScott and sister of Tamara Scott. She was also the grandchild of Elvies and Marshall Scott Jr. and FeltonDupard Sr. and great-grandchild of Julie Scott.Services were held April 24 at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 2, 1999 MASHIA NORCO - Eloise Riley Mashia, 71, a native of Jefferson and a resident of Norco, died April 26. She was the wife of Blenny L. Mashia Sr. and motherof Sheryl Williams and Emily, Rodney, Barry, Darrell Sr. and the lateBlenny Mashia Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Louis Riley Sr. and Emily Pugh andsister of Louis Riley Jr. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren. Services were held April 28 at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church, Norco, with interment at First Zion Cemetery, Jefferson. RAYMOND KILLONA - John Raymond Jr., 101, a native and resident of Killona, diedApril 24. He was the husband of the late Matilda Jackson Raymond andfather of the late Cornelius Sr., Alfred Sr. and Delmar Raymond.He was also the son of the late John Sr. and Rosaline White Raymond andbrother of Bertha Noble and the late Rosaline Scott, Dollie Smith, Edna Lamb and Berda Raymond. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church, Killona, with interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. VAUGHN CENTERVILLE, Miss. - The Rev. Marshall Vaughn, 72, a native of Centerville,Miss., and a resident of Reserve for 20 years, died April 22. He was thehusband of Willie B. Vaughn and father of Madeline, Deloris, Angela, Donna,Michelle, Yolanda, Aimee, Jamie, Priscilla, Melissa, Jacqueline, Kimberly, Tracey, David, Darryl, Marshall, John, Phillip and Troy Vaughn. He was also the brother of Rosalee Williams and Zachary, John and Gus Vaughn. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren. Services were Saturday at Centerville Baptist Church, Centerville, with interment at Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery, Centerville. WILLIAMS MARRERO - Edward "Sticky" Williams, 56, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Harvey, died April 23. He was the husband of VictoriaChampagne Williams and father of Kevin, Edward Jr. and Darrin Williams.He was also the son of the late Alex and Pressie Williams and brother of Gustevia Stewart, Calena Lamar, Bernice Russell, Rose Fletcher and Harry and Alex Williams. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services were Saturday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Marrero, withinterment at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 23, 1999 BLANCHARD DESTREHAN Louis Merton "Mert" Blanchard, 40, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Destrehan for eight years, died June 19. He was thehusband of Leslye Collins Blanchard and father of Amy, Adam, Brandon and Justin Blanchard. He was also the son of Margie Rasmussen Blanchard Morgan and the late Thomas "Doc" Blanchard and step-son of Richard Morgan, and the brother of Francine Verrett. He was a board member of the St. Charles Rotary Club.Services are June 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Carriere, Miss. Visitation is today from 6 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow starting at 8 a.m. BRANCH NEW ORLEANS Bessie Gibson Branch, 98, a native of Convent and a resident of New Orleans for many years, died June 18. She was the wife ofthe late Charlie Branch and mother of Sarah B. Sorrell.She was also the daughter of the late Dan and Hannah Gibson. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held June 22 at Fifth African Baptist Church, New Orleans, with interment at Providence Memorial Park. LABAT RESERVE Hilda V. Labat, 80, a native and resident of Reserve, died June20. She was the wife of the late Dasise Labat Jr. and mother of Debra andJ.D. Labat.She was also the sister of Thelma Bourg, Beatrice Lasseigne, Edna Mae Montzand the late Francis Vicknair. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. LOCHBRUNNER NEW ORLEANS Gertrude Lambert Lochbrunner, 73, a native of Garyville and a resident of New Orleans for 70 years, died June 17. She was the wifeof the late Erwin Lochbrunner and mother of Helen McGawley, Erwin Jr. andEric Lochbrunner Sr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held June 21 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, with interment at St. Roch Cemetery No. 2. MEGGS ST. JAMES Spencer Tracy "Frog" Meggs, 48, a native and resident of St.James, died June 13. He was the husband of Carol Mitchell Meggs andfather of Rashondra and Sommer Meggs. He was also the son of Sidney Sr. and Dorothy Wells Meggs and brother ofKathy Kelson, Carolyn and Sidney Meggs Jr. and the late Brenda Meggs.He is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held June 19 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at Mt. Calvary Baptist Cemetery, St. James. ST. PIERRE NORCO Maurice J. St. Pierre Jr., 85, a native of Lucy and a resident of Norco since 1942, died June 17. He was the husband of Mary L. St. Pierreand father of Rita Levy and Maurice III, Anthony, Thomas and Ray St. Pierre. He was also the son of the late Maurice Sr. and Elodie B. St. Pierre andbrother of Leopold, John, Westly and George St. Pierre. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren. He was a retired lab technician for Shell Oil Company. Services were held June 21 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 30, 1999 BOUDREAUX LAPLACE Lucien A. Boudreaux, 64, a native of Norco and a resident ofLaPlace for the past 43 years, died June 28. He was the husband of the lateLorraine Lasseigne Boudreaux and father of Michael Boudreaux. He was also the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Boudreaux and brotherof Liz Landry, Neil, Gary, David and Don Boudreaux and the late Joycelyn Coniglio. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. Visitationstarts at 9 a.m. EDWARDS RESERVE Emelda Riley Edwards, 86, a resident of Reserve, died June 24. She was the wife by first marriage of the late Clement Gibson Sr. and bysecond marriage of the late James Edwards Sr., mother of Annabelle G.Dunn and the late Clement Gibson Jr. and step-mother of the late AnnieMae and James Edwards Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Ella Shiloh Brown Marvigne and Adam Riley and sister and step-sister of the late Elliot Riley and Burdell Riley. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Reserve,with interment at the church cemetery. LABRANCHE NORCO Paul LaBranche, a native and resident of Montz, died June 27. Hewas the husband of Loraine D. LaBranche and father of Larry and JoeyLaBranche. He was also the son of the late Leopold and Amelie LaBranche and brother of Ella Foret, Mae Granier, Joseph LaBranche and the late Pauline Vicknair, Melina Schexnayder and Earline, Henry and Earl LaBranche. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held June 29 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco, with interment at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Reserve. PFISTER NORCO Marvin Paul Pfister, 39, a native of Fort Sill, Okla., and a residentof LaPlace, died June 24. He was the husband of Dora Watson Pfister.He was also the son of Paul Sr. and JoAnn Heer Pfister and brother ofWilliam Sr., Mark and Paul Pfister Jr.Services were held June 28 in the chapel of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home,Norco, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose. PLOGER METAIRIE Josephine Pizzolato Ploger, 84, a native of St. Rose and aresident of Metairie, died June 24. She was the wife of Henry John Ploger,mother of Betty Deshotel and step-mother of Harlene Villio. She was also the daughter of the late Onofrio and Nicolena Geraci Pizzolato and sister of Laura Rapp, Mary Ann Rogers, Anthony Pizzolato and the late Mary Lara, Joseph and John Pizzolato. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held June 28 in the chapel of Lake Lawn Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. SAVOIE DES ALLEMANDS Warren Luke Savoie Sr., 70, a native and resident of DesAllemands, died June 25. He was the husband of Betty LeBlanc Savoie andfather of Jenny Campbell and Warren Jr. and Kerry Savoie.He was also the son of the late Corbett and Sedonia Dufrene Savoie and brother of Loretta Vial, Genevia Rogers, Ralph Savoie and the late Clarence Savoie. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services were held June 28 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, DesAllemands, with interment at the church cemetery. ZENON MARRERO Charles Zenon, 70, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Marrero, died June 20. He was the husband of Rosemary Rhodes-Zenon andfather of Tracey Washington, Quinten Anderson and the late Vonderlyn Gaines. He was also the son of the late Philbert and Amelia Zenon and brother of Barbara Sinette, Augustine Taylor, Norman Zenon, the late Cecile Harris, Clement and Auglopher and Norbert Zenon Sr. He is also survived by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held June 26 in the chapel of Davis Mortuary, Marrero, with interment at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Vacherie. Obituaries L'Observateur / July 28, 1999 AVRIL METAIRIE - Joffre Gabriel Avril, 82, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Metairie, died July 26. He was the husband of Mary Logarbo Avril andfather of Josie Ramsey and Robert, Tommy Sr. and James Avril.He was also the son of the late Jean Marie and Ernestine Avril and brother of Victorine Bailey. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Funeral Home,Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. Visitation starts at9:30 a.m. CLARK GARYVILLE - Gregory "Wheel" Clark Sr., 45, a native and resident ofGaryville, died July 23. He was the husband of Deborah Pidgeon Clark andfather of Gregory Jr. and Brandon Clark.He was also the son of Earl Clark Sr. and the late Annie Penn Clark andbrother of Earl Jr., Edward, Wilfred, Johnny, Barry and Rosalie Clark.He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at True Light Baptist Church, Garyville, withinterment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Lions. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. DUHE METAIRIE - Richard J. "Rickey" Duhe Sr., 71, a native of Lutcher and aresident of Metairie for 42 years, died July 23. He was the husband ofJosie P. Duhe and father of Kathleen Boddenheimer and Richard Jr.,Timothy, Kenneth and Glen Duhe. He was also the brother of Isabelle Kluchin and Julius "Cotton," Calvin, Brenda and Bruce Duhe and the late Inez Betpouey, Bertha Bourgeois and Gaston Duhe Jr. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held July 26 in the chapel of Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. NORMAND DESTREHAN - Gale Silvestri Normand, 54, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Norco, died July 24. She was the wife of the late ArthurNormand Sr. and mother of Arthur Normand Jr.She was also the daughter of Gasper Silvestri and the late Angelina Lopez Silvestri and is survived by 11 brothers and sisters. She was preceded indeath by one. Services were held July 27 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at the church mausoleum. ROBBINS METAIRIE - Erin Lee Robbins, 34, a native of Garyville and a resident of Metairie for two years, died July 17. She was the wife of John Robbins andmother of Brandi Lee Robbins. She was also the daughter of Clark Hoffman and sister of Shawn and Michael Hoffman. Private services were held. STERLING LAPLACE - The Rev. Robert "Bill" Sterling, 79, a resident of LaPlace formany years, died July 21. He was the husband of Rosalie Stirgus Sterlingand father of Morris Hubbard. He was also the son of the late Edward Sr. and Stella Mitchell Sterling andbrother of Victoria Carter and the late Edna S. Joseph, Viola Brown andFelton and Edward Sterling Jr. Services were held July 26 at Rising Star Baptist Church, LaPlace, with interment at Providence Rest Haven cemetery. VOIRON NORCO - Joseph P. Voiron Jr., 45, a resident of St. Rose, died July 24. Hewas the husband of the late Loretta McDaniel, father of Joseph III, Jody and Wendy Voiron and step-father of Melissa and Cecile McDaniel. He was also the brother of David, Albert and William Voiron. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 6 p.m. in the chapel of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home,Norco, with interment at Gateline Cemetery, Baptist. Visitation starts at3 p.m. WOODIE METAIRIE - Gertrude Bourgeois Woodie, 87, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Metairie for 25 years, died July 21. She was the wife of thelate Walter R. Woodie Sr. and mother of Cheryl and Walter Woodie Jr.She was also the sister of Ida Bourgeois, Lucille Chevalley and Nelva Estopinal. Services were held July 26 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Metairie Cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / August 4, 1999 ABNEY VACHERIE Mora Alexis Abney, 97, a native and resident of Vacherie, died July 29. She was a retired Orleans Parish teacher, retired owner of M.R. AlexisGeneral Store and a board member of First American Bank in Vacherie. Services were held Aug. 2 at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. CELESTINE NEW ORLEANS James Larry Celestine, 59, a native of St. James Parishand a lifelong resident of New Orleans, died July 27. He was the father ofRhonda Murray, Darlene Perkins and Donna and Norman Celestine. He was also the brother of Helen Earl, Dinah Washington, Tracey Van Burran, Cornelius Celestine and Robert Thomas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He isalso survived by his companion, Selma Stansberry. Services were held Aug. 2 at St. David's Catholic Church, New Orleans,with interment at Rest Haven Memorial Park. GRIFFIN PAULINA Vernon J. Griffin, 53, a native and resident of Lutcher, died July30. He was the son of the late Oneil and Gladys Cotham Griffin and brotherof Gloria Herman, Frances Conleay, Oneil Jr., Albert, Leroy and AlfredGriffin, the late Jenny Marje, Shirley Gauthier and Elsie, John, Orin, Wayne and Rodney Griffin. Services were held Aug. 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church cemetery. JOHNSON HAHNVILLE Angelina A. Johnson, 82, a native of Hahnville and a residentof New Orleans for many years, died Aug. 1. She was the sister of IdaJoseph Burrell. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary CatholicChurch, Hahnville, with interment at the church cemetery, Taft. Visitationstarts at 8:30 a.m. NAQUIN NORCO Marie Bethancourt Naquin, 76, a native of Taft and a resident of Norco, died Aug. 1. She was the wife of the late Louis Naquin and mother ofCheryl Ann Morgan and Richard Sr., Brenda, Gary Sr., Terald and LouisNaquin. She was also the sister of Edith Roberts. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and and six great-grandchildren, and was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church,Norco, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan.Visitation starts at 8 a.m. STEWART RESERVE Louis Ferrel Stewart, 59, a native and resident of Reserve, died July 28. He was the father of Allison and Kimberly Johnson, Deirdre Lewisand Latoya and Ferrel Sewart. He was also the son of the late Louise Arceneaux and James Stewart and brother of Ernestine and Kathleen Stewart, the late Beverly Williams and Bernadine, Gloria and Clancy Leo Stewart. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 2 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Reserve,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. WEBER LAPLACE Hilda Babin Weber, 79, a native of Sorrento and a resident of LaPlace, died July 30. She was the wife of Louis Weber and mother of EdnaMae Duhe, Roland Weber and the late Roy Weber. She was also the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Babin and sisterof Mildred Portero, Alice Murphy, Judith Caillout and Larry and Lester Babin. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 3 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens. Obituaries L'Observateur / August 21, 1999 HENLEY NEW ORLEANS - Anita Melancon Henley, 79, a native of Convent and a resident of New Orleans for 65 years, died Aug. 15. She was the mother ofAnn, Marion and Lorraine Brown and Marie, Maurice and Herbert Henley Jr. She was also the sister of Irma Innis and Calvin and Gustave Melancon Jr. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Epiphany Catholic Church, New Orleans,with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park. RICHARD CONVENT - Wilfred Richard, 66, a native of Mt. Airy and a resident ofConvent, died Aug. 16. He was the husband of Mary Richard and father ofAnna Kennard and Juanita, Deborah, Floyd, Lloyd and Bernard Richard. He was also the brother of Dorothy Thomas and Enolia Stewart. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Jeremiah Baptist Church, Convent, withinterment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. ROME NEW ORLEANS - Olga Marie Rome, a native of St. James Parish and aresident of New Orleans, died Aug. 17. She was the daughter of the lateJean and Eulalie Marse Rome and sister of Eunice Rome, George "Eula" Blass and the late Ada and Velma Rome. Services were held Aug. 20 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son FuneralHome, New Orleans, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. ROUILLIER METAIRIE - Lynda Millet Rouillier, 84, a native of Lutcher, long time resident of New Orleans, and a resident of Pensacola, Fla., for seven years,died Aug. 17. She was the wife of the late Louis C. Rouillier and mother ofLynda Leaber and Paul, Ronald and Louis Rouillier. She was also the daughter of the late Felix and Anna Laiche Millet and sister of Haydee Van Mannen, Pearl Peytavin, Harold Millet and the late May LeBlanc. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Aug. 20 at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Metairie,with interment at Garden of Memories. SIMONEAUX DES ALLEMANDS - Garnet Deroche Simoneaux, 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Aug. 17. She was the wife of the late Riece Simoneauxand mother of Judy Walton, Catherine Accardo and Betty Burleson. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph and Chloe Picou Deroche and sister of Ruby Coriell, Mae Belle Hogan, Lois Forrest, Barbara Weinkauf, Gerry, Gerald and Daniel Deroche, the late Espazie Quin and Pearl and Leroy Deroche. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 20 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, DesAllemands, with interment at the church cemetery. SONGY LULING - Aubin Anthony Songy Jr., 68, a resident of Luling, died Aug. 17. Hewas the husband of Lou Ann Lacour Songy and father of Claire Guidry, Paula Gonzales and Steven and Douglas Songy. He was also the son of the late Aubin Sr. and Philomine Stewart Songy andbrother of Margaret Meyer, Phillis Hingle, Annette Toomer, Sylvia Davis, Sr. Linda Songy, Russell Songy and the late Jeanne Songy.He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 20 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. TOUCHARD DES ALLEMANDS - Myron Anthony Touchard Sr., 65, a native of DesAllemands and a resident of Luling, died Aug. 18. He was the husband ofSylvia Caillet Touchard and father of Teddi Roberts and Myron "Matt" Jr.,Patrick and Brandon Touchard. He was also the son of the late Felix and Ena Labat Touchard Jr. andbrother of Barbara Mongrue and June and Felix Touchard III. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at noon at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands,with private interment. Visitation starts at 11 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / September 1, 1999 AUCOIN RIVER RIDGE - Kenneth Joseph Aucoin Sr., 57, a native of Vacherie and aresident of River Ridge, died Aug. 27. He was the husband of ConstanceMarquer Aucoin and father of Anne Garraway, Kim Bourgeois, Angele Fontenot and Kenneth Aucoin Jr. He was also the son of Winnie Waguespack Aucoin and the late Felix Aucoin Jr. and the brother of Jeanne Hobson and Edsel, Van, Leonard, Pauland Ralph Aucoin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Memorial services were held Aug. 30 at St. Matthew the Apostle CatholicChurch, River Ridge. BAUDOIN NORCO - Rowena Jumonville Baudoin, 76, a native of Gramercy and a resident of Norco, died Aug. 27. She was the wife of Edwin C. Baudoin.She was also the daughter of the late Louis and Lottie Jumonville and sister of Evelyn Gaudet and the late Louis Jumonville Jr. Services were held Aug. 30 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church,Norco, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. DUFRENE DES ALLEMANDS - Rodney Paul Dufrene Jr., 23, a native and resident of DesAllemands, died Aug. 29. He was the husband of Jacqueline Peralta Dufreneand father of Claudia Marie and Marcos Alexander Dufrene. He was also the son of Rodney Sr. and Nanette Luquette Dufrene.He was also the grandson of Alfred and Marie Rousseau Luquette and Vaniess Dufrene and the late Julia Truxillo Dufrene. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Des Allemands First Assembly of GodChurch, with interment at the Mennonite Cemetery, Des Allemands. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. INGRAM LAPLACE - Jesse Donnell Ingram, 77, a native of Laurel, Miss., and aresident of LaPlace for 20 years, died Aug. 28. He was the husband of DorisMcLain Ingram and father of Suzi Ourso, Gail Ewing and Douglas Ingram. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Aug. 31 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. NOBILE GRAMERCY - Hester Belanger Nobile, 90, a native of Houma and a resident of Gramercy, died Aug. 30. She was the wife of the late Dr. A. J. Nobile andmother of Donna Derks and Anthony "Buzzy" and Hugh Nobile. She was also the sister of Dorothy and John Belanger. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Riverside Garden Club of Lutcher. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy,with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. RHOADES KENNER - G. Sue Rhoades, 57, a native of Transylvania, La., and a residentof LaPlace for nine years, died Aug. 29. She was the wife of Jerry "AbeLincoln" Rhoades and mother of Elizabeth "Cricket" Knight and John Jr. andEric Dufour. She was also the daughter of the late G. L. and Mable Smith; the step-daughter of the late Tillis Gauthier and the sister of Adlid Waldron, Richard Smith, Donald and Evan Gauthier, the late Betty Kimble and Shirley Smith. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / September 8, 1999 BROWN MARRERO - Johnnie J. Brown, 59, a native of DeRidder and a resident ofLuling for 30 years, died Sept. 4. He was the husband of Cecile AshworthBrown and father of Janet Medina and Steven Brown. He was also the son of Eloise Hendriz and the late Clarence Brown and brother of Larry Brown. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 7 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Marrero,with interment at Old Cypress Cemetery, DeRidder. FORBES ALGIERS - Benjamin Bermond Forbes Sr., 90, a native of Luling and aresident of Algiers for many years, died Sept. 1. He was the father ofLaVetta King, Gloria Henry and Pearl Chaffers. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Algiers, withinterment at McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. VICKNAIR LAPLACE - Marie Antoinette "Nanette" Vicknair, 72, a native and resident of Montz, died Sept. 2. She was the wife of the late Elmo J. Vicknair andmother of Elizabeth, Wayne and Kim Vicknair. She was also the sister of Paul Duhe. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 6 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Obituaries L'Observateur / September 19, 1999 BROCK LAPLACE - Julie Carpi Brock, 71, a native of Manila, Phillippines, former resident of New Orleans and Destrehan and resident of LaPlace, died Sept. 15. She was the wife of John Brock and mother of Julie Hanley, Michaeland Thomas Brock and the late Caryl Wilkinson. She was also the sister of Lourdes Campbell and Jose Carpi Jr. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 17 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace. BURNETT PEARLINGTON - Anita L. Burnett, 82, a native of LaPlace and resident ofNew Orleans and Pearlington most of her life, died Sept. 10. She was thewife of Edward T. Burnett Sr. and mother of Ellanor O'Neal, Pauline Brown,Ned Legohn, James Black and Edward Burnett Jr. She was also the sister of Joseph Sr., Morris and Aduche Cureaux Jr.She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pearlington,with interment at Pearlington Cemetery. CANDIES DES ALLEMANDS - Clara Stephens Candies, 57, a resident of Des Allemands, died Sept. 16. She was the wife of Tommy Candies and motherof Anna Berthelot and Lynn, Toby, Ian, Tomy and Kim Candies. She was also the daughter of the late Fred and Eleanor Cornwell Stephens and sister of the late Lelan Stephens. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 17 at Des Allemands Baptist Church withinterment at Christian Cemetery, Des Allemands. FALGOUT LULING - Daniel E. Falgout, a resident of Luling, died Sept. 14. He was thehusband of Murriel Rabalais Falgout and father of Derrill and Derek Falgout. He was also the son of the late Victor and Emily Brady Falgout and brother of Adelaide Tarullo, Sylvia Louviere, Eldon, Coral, Reed and the late Victor and Harold Falgout. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 17 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. TROXLER LULING - Vance Joseph Troxler Sr., 73, a native of Taft, former resident ofLuling and resident of Raceland, died Sept. 13. He was the husband of thelate Sylvia Mongrue Troxler and father of Terry Jeffers, Christy Labonte and Lee, Vance Jr. "Noodles" and the late Ted Troxler.He was also the son of the late Oliver Sr. and Consuela Keller Troxler andbrother of Mona Gassen, Elaine Foret, Shirley Barre, Oliver Troxler Jr. andthe late Joyce Kelly. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 16 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,Luling, with interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. Obituaries L'Observateur / September 22, 1999 NARCISSE EDGARD - Rachel Williams Narcisse, 86, a native and resident of Edgard, died Sept. 16. She was the wife of the late Victore Narcisse and mother ofGloria Howard, Linda Narcisse and the late Herbert and Herman Narcisse. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph and Ammontine Williams and sister of Beatrice Vallery and the late Lawrence, Joseph and Fresher Williams. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 20 at Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church,Edgard, with interment at Young Cemetery, Edgard. RABORN DENHAM SPRINGS - Olive Barrow Raborn, 78, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of LaPlace, died Sept. 18. She was the wife of 32 years of JosephRaborn Sr. and mother of Sylvia Alonzo, Kathleen McLean, Richard Rabornand the late Joseph Raborn Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Franklin and Olive Devillier Barrow and sister of Norma Guss, Mamie Sevier, Joseph, Emile, Ervin and Ernest Barrow and the late Wilma Raborn and Laura, Logan, Frank, Clifton and Morris Barrow. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,Denham Springs, with interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. SCOTT GARYVILLE - Helen Scott, 81, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Sept. 16. She was the daughter of the late Carrie West and Valerie Bush.She is also survived by numerous relatives, including Lena West, Monica Simmons and Myrtle and Allen Lennix Jr. Services were held Sept. 21 in the chapel of Earl Baloney and SonsMortuary, Garyville, with interment at Providence Cemetery, LaPlace. STEIB VACHERIE - Gosilia Isom Steib, 60, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Sept. 18. She was the wife of the late Joseph Calvin Steib and mother ofColleen Hurst and Jo-Ann, Jennifer, Aleitha, Joseph Jr. and Brian Steib.She was also the daughter of the late Albertha Lemieux and Eli Isom and sister of Eloise Bartholomew Louvinia Dumas, Henry and Joseph Isom and the late Agnes Tassin, Helen Nelson, Theresa Oubre and Raymond Isom. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, SouthVacherie, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / September 27, 1999 BATISTE HAHNVILLE Olevia Mae "Sue Sue" Wilson Batiste, 60, a native of Hahnville and a resident of Waggaman for five years, died Sept. 17. Shewas the wife of the late Wilbert James Batiste and mother of Crystal Jusu and Shanall Paul, Darvin, Arlene and Ralph Quinn Sr. She was also the daughter of Florence Wilson and the late Raymond Wilson Jr. and sister of Oveder Joseph, Shirley Randall and Elton, Curtis, Aaron Sr.and the late Vervin Wilson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church,Hahnville, with interment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Hahnville. Visitation starts at 10a.m. CALI LAPLACE Norman J. Cali, 75, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Sept.21. He was the husband of Lucille Bienvenu Cali and father of NormaSchexnayder and Jack Cali. He was also the brother of Josephine Guarino, Frances Jacob, Laura Pfefferle, Johnny Cali, the late Jennie Lemoine, Mary Accardo, Rose Terry and Nat and Mike Cali. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 23 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. EVERHARDT CHALMETTE Frances Miano Everhardt, 73, a native of Garyville and a resident of Chalmette for 49 years, died Sept. 20. She was the mother ofJoAnn, Debra, Lloyd and Leonard Everhardt. She was also the sister of Frank Miano. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 21 in the chapel of All Faiths Funeral Home,Chalmette, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. LUMAS GRETNA Clarence J. "Frenchie" Lumas, 86, a native of Vacherie and aresident of Marrero for 55 years, died Sept. 20. He was the husband of Lorine Lumas and father of Jessie Felix, Stella Thompson, Mary Rogers and Joseph Lumas. He was also the brother of Cora Walker. He is also survived by 49 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 30 in the chapel of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home,Gretna, with private burial. MASSEL LAPLACE Lisa Miller Massel, 41, a native and resident of Reserve, died Sept. 20. She was the mother of Christian J. Massel.She was also the daughter of Alton and Arlene Miller and sister of Keith and Mitchell Miller. Services were held Sept. 22 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. NICHOLSON LAPLACE Warren Nicholson, 53, a native and resident of Reserve, died Sept. 19. He was the son of Lucy Alexander Nicholson and the late AustinNicholson and the brother of Augustine Dorris and Ethelene, Lillian Marie, Rodney and Ervin Nicholson. Services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Vision Missionary BaptistChurch, LaPlace, with interment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Reserve. Visitationstarts at 10 a.m. SCHMIDT HAHNVILLE Alice "Dimples" Charbonnet Schmidt, 88, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Hahnville for 30 years, died Sept. 22. She wasthe wife of the late Charles J. Schmidt.She was also the daughter of the late Louis and Anna Martin Charbonnet and sister of the late Louis and J.B. Charbonnet.She was a retired principal of Luling Elementary School and a St. CharlesSchool System employee for more than 40 years. Services were held Sept. 24 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary CatholicChurch, Hahnville, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. WILTZ VACHERIE Clinton Joseph Wiltz, 48, a native of Wallace and a resident of Vacherie, died Sept. 20. He was the husband of Rona Borne Wiltz and fatherof Onika Wiltz and step-father of Drenell Lumar. He was also the son of the late Adlus Sr. and Leaboria Clark Wiltz andbrother of Ida Mae Evans, Doris Frazier, Eunice, Adlus "Buster" Jr. andMelvin Wiltz and the late Velma Dumas. Services were Saturday at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Vacherie, withinterment at St. Phillip Catholic Cemetery, Vacherie. Visitation starts atnoon. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 2, 1999 BARBAZON NEW ORLEANS Beverly Idstrom Barbazon, 59, a native of New Orleans and a resident of St. Rose for 10 years, died Sept. 27. She was the wife ofLester J. Barbazon Jr. and mother of Gina Gustafson, Kristen Compton andCarrie, Leonard and Joseph Barbazon. She was also the daughter of the late Leonard and Regina Idstrom. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 29 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son FuneralHome, New Orleans with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. BROOKS RESERVE Freddie Brooks Sr., 73, a native of New Orleans and a residentof St. Rose for one year, died Sept. 23. He was the father of Frieda Howard and Freddie Brooks Jr. He was also the brother of Helen Cole, Delores Bourgeois, Annie Mae Willis, Ernest Flowers and Isaac, Ellis and Thelma Brooks. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 29 at New Pilgrim Baptist Church, Reserve, withinterment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Lions. BROWN LAPLACE Geneva Himes Brown, 85, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Sept. 28. She was the wife of the late Edward H. Brown Sr. and mother ofRosalie Lennix, Beatrice Himes and Edward Jr., Harold, Lilton and EarlBrown. She was also the daughter of the late Octavia Variste and George Himes. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Providence Rest Haven, LaPlace. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. CHAMPAGNE LAPLACE Henry J. Champagne Sr., 83, a native and resident of Mt. Airy,died Sept. 29. He was the husband of Ethel Sutton Champagne and father ofJoycelyn Martinez and Barry, Bryan, Ralph, Michael, Ronnie, David and Henry Champagne Jr. He was also the son of the late Andre and Alice Champagne and brother of Geraldine Berthelot and the late Irving, Clarence, Lloyd and Lawrence Champagne. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Oct. 1 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. CLAVERIE LUTCHER Joyce Colbert Claverie, 57, a native and resident of Lutcher, died Sept. 23. She was the mother of Ivy Coleman and Cathy Cyprian.She was also the daughter of the late Ernest Sr. and Elnora Smith Colbertand the sister of Diana Kenney, Reynaud Stewart and Ernest Jr. and GeorgeColbert. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 30 at St. Joe Baptist Church, Lutcher, withinterment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. COLLY BOUTTE James W. Colly, 76, a native of Luling and a resident of Bouttefor 53 years, died Sept. 26. He was the husband of Eloise Coleman Collyand father of Artemise Jones and Burnard, Wallace and James Colly. He was also the son of the late James and Florence Markey Colly and brother of Esther Holton, Florence Lewis and Vance, Hewitt and Herschel Colly. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Boutte, withinterment at St. Mary Cemetery, Boutte. FALGOUT HAHNVILLE Mary Lou Thibodeaux Falgout, 55, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Hahnville, died Sept. 28. She was the wife of Larry Falgout Sr.and mother of Larry Falgout Jr. She was also the daughter of Norris Thibodeaux and the late Zenobia Leonard Thibodeaux and sister of Glenn, Wayne and Terry Thibodeaux. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held Oct. 1 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary CatholicChurch, Hahnville with interment at the church cemetery, Taft. LANIER PONCHATOULA Gloria Triche Lanier, 62, a native of Reserve and a resident of Ponchatoula, died Sept. 29. She was the wife of Herbert Lanierand mother of Terri Albert, Stacie Motichek, Christie Atkins and Connie and Donald Lanier. She was also the daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette Catoire Triche and sister of Sherry Migues, Warner and Allen Triche and the late Marian Jacob and David and Charles "Pickle" Triche. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula, withinterment at Ponchatoula Cemetery. MILLER RESERVE Willie J. Miller, 89, a native of Convent and a resident ofReserve for 65 years, died Sept. 28. He was the husband of Marie LouiseKinler Miller and father of Marie Brownlow, Barbara Tamplain, Alice Mollere and Wilton Miller. He was also the son of the late Alfred Sr. and Clarice Miller and brother ofGeorge Loise and Alfred Miller Jr. and the late Lillie Trosclair, EmilyBourgeois, Lelia Landry, Lillian Bread and Clarence Miller. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 1 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. ROBINSON ST. JAMES Jacqueline Robinson, 54, a native and resident of St. James,died Sept. 26. She was the wife of the late Oscar Robinson Jr. and motherof Leotha Dumas and Oscar III, Archie, Kevin, Maron and Keith Robinson Sr. She was also the daughter of the late Celina Spencer Chiquet and Edward Johnson Sr.; step-daughter of Rebecca Johnson; and sister of PauletteJohnson, Gloria Johnson, Shirley Dixon, Theresa Carter, Brenda Simmons, Earl Spencer, Harold Jr., Louis, Paul, Edward Jr. and Ronald Johnson and thelate Eula Mae, Dianne, Warren, Jacob and Joseph Johnson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James,with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. WILLIAMS BATON ROUGE Oscar Joseph "O.J." "Jay" Williams, 78, a native of Lionsand a resident of Baton Rouge, died Sept. 29. He was the husband of 52years of Hope Breeden Williams and father of Ginger Marks and Fran Shurtz. He was also the brother of Rita Simon, Mae Trosclair, Joyce Graugnard, Merle Guidry and Peter and J.P. Williams.He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana College, where he lettered in football and served as student body president. He was a World War II Armyveteran, earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a teacher andcoach and retired as principal from Wyandotte Elementary School. Services were held Oct. 1 at First United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge,with interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park. WILLIAMS NEW ORLEANS Ruben Williams, 72, a native of Boutte and a resident of New Orleans for 40 years, died Sept. 26. He was the husband of VeraWilliams and father of Lillian Alexander, Leroy Williams, James Thomas and the late Rochelle and Gregory Williams. He was also the son of the late Rebecca and Thomas Williams Sr. and thebrother of Shirley Green, Evalina Jackson, Orelia Butler, Morris Sr. andPreston Williams and the late Elenora Morris and Thomas Jr., Otis, Samueland Clementine Williams. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 1 at First House of Prayer Baptist Church, NewOrleans, with interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Boutte. ZERINGUE METAIRIE Earl Joseph Zeringue, 77, a native of Ama and a resident of Metairie for 33 years, died Sept. 29. He was the husband of the late MyraBabin Zeringue and father of Candace Lovitt, Melanie Dormandy, Melissa Drake and Monica Zeringue. He was also the son of the late Henry J. and Olive Friloux Zeringue andbrother of Amy Roux, Marie Poche, Esther Detillier, Eula Young, Henry Zeringue and the late Whitney Zeringue. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Metairie,with interment at Metairie Cemetery. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 6, 1999 COUSIN GONZALES Carl Anthony "Cuz" Cousin, 46, a native of LaPlace and a resident of Maurepas, died Oct. 2. He was the husband of Karen RodostaCousin, father of Carl Jr. and Kyle Cousin and step-father of MelissaCanezaro and Oscar and Tammie Armand. He was also the son of Thelma Cheek and the late Theophile Anthony Cousin, brother of Sherry Perrilous and Terry Cousin and step-brother of Leonard Cheek. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 5 at Ourso Chapel, Gonzales, with interment at St.Joseph Cemetery, French Settlement. DIMES CONVENT Edwin Charles Dimes, 95, a native of Convent and a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, died Sept. 27.Services were held Oct. 5 at St. James Methodist Church, Convent, withinterment at the church cemetery. HYMES VACHERIE Floriska Benoit Hymes, 96, a native of Vacherie and a resident of New Orleans, died Oct. 1. She was the wife of the late Wilson Hymes.She was also the daughter of the late Norbert and Natalie Benoit and sister of Ismay Young. She is preceded in death by four sisters and onebrother. Services are today at 11 am. at First Baptist Church of Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. KNIGHT MT. AIRY Jonai Amaricle Knight, 17 months, a resident of Mt. Airy, diedSept. 28. She was the daughter of Joseph and Tiffany Ingram Knight andsister of Janta Jamaal and Joseph Knight Jr. She was also the granddaughter of Beverly Knight, Geanie Ingram, Frank Ingram, Paul Hill and the late Joseph Reynaud. She was also the great-granddaughter of Caroline Ingram, Josephine Hill, Claude Knight Sr. and the late Delores Knight, Leola Coleman and IrvinReynaud. Services were held Oct. 2 at St. Mark Baptist Church, Mt. Airy, withinterment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Lions. LEVATINO LAPLACE Kimberly "Kim" Daley Levatino, 28, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Oct. 3. She was the wife of Matt Levatino and mother of JakeLevatino. She was also the daughter of Richard and Marsha Vicknair Daley and sister of Chris and Troy Daley and the late Richard Daley. She was also the granddaughter of Daniel and Mable Vicknair and the late Richard Daley and Naomi Labon. Services were held Oct. 5 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace, withinterment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. MADERE LAPLACE Samuel "Sammy" Madere, 52, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Oct. 1. He was the husband of Donna Madere and father of Danielle St.Martin and Chantel, Samson and Renee Madere. He was also the son of Violet Madere and the late Davis Madere Sr. andbrother of Kathleen Andry and Davis Madere Jr. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Memorial services were held Oct. 3 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry FuneralHome, LaPlace. MIRE NORCO Joseph Paul Mire Jr., 69, a native of Sellers and a resident ofNorco, died Oct. 1. He was the husband of Josephine Digirolamo Mire andfather of Paula Wesley and David and Joseph Mire III. He was also the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Clemence Marchand Mire andbrother of Joyce Senia and Robert Mire. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 4 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco,with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. MOSEMAN LIONS Rena Moseman, 76, a native and resident of Reserve, died Sept. 29.She was the wife of the late Clarence Moseman and mother of Mable Scofield, Rena Matthews, Barbara Polk, Patricia Wallace and Clarence Jr.,Donald and Joseph Moseman. She was also the daughter of the late Richard and Lucinda Preston and sister of Cecile Jackson, Delores Gardner and Richard, Earnest and Nolan Preston. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 4 at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Lions, withinterment at the church cemetery. ZERINGUE METAIRIE Earl Joseph Zeringue, 77, a native of Ama and a resident of Metairie for 33 years, died Sept. 29. He was the husband of the late MyraBabin Zeringue and father of Candace Lovitt, Melanie Dormady, Melissa Drake and Monica Zeringue. He was also the son of the late Henry and Olive Friloux Zeringue and brother of Amy Roux, Marie Poche, Esther Detellier, Eula Young, Harry Zeringue and the late Whitney Zeringue. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 2 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Metairie, withinterment at Metairie Cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 11, 1999 FOBB CONVENT - Olevia Thompson "Ve-Ya" Fobb, 78, a native and resident of Convent, died Oct. 4. She was the wife of the late Herbert Fobb Sr., andmother of Eric and Earl Fobb, and the late Charles Fobb. She was also the daughter of the late Gabrial and Aline Marvigne Thompson and sister of Alice Landry, Hilda Jordan, Beulah Block and Percy Thompson, and the late Theresa Dennis, Freddie, Melvin and Nelson Thompson Sr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by one great-grandchild. Services were held Oct. 7 at Philippian Baptist Church, Convent, withinterment at the church cemetery. GREEN KILLONA - Bertile Green, 87, a native and resident of Killona, died Oct. 6.She was the mother of Willie Mae Strickland, and the late Freddie Mae Jordon, Monroe and William Green. She was also the daughter of the late Jake and Annie Mae Quinn and sister of the late Annie Mae Green, Beatrice, Calaph and Napoleon Quinn. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 86 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Children of Israel Baptist Church,Killona, with interment at Greenhill Cemetery, Taft. Visitation starts at10 a.m. HARRIER LAPLACE - Thelma "Jean" Harrier, 68, a native of Bonny Blue, Va., and aresident of Gramercy for 15 years, died Oct. 6. She was the wife ofWilliam Harrier and mother of Danny Knig, Peter Ziegler, Kathy Smith and Dani Jo Harrier. She was also the daughter of Nelson King and the late Mattie Mae King, and sister of Frankie Carter, Honey Young, Billie "Bug" Reese and angel Cottrell. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She is predeceased by onegrandchild. Services were held Oct. 8 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. JOSHUA DONALDSONVILLE - Clarence Joshua Jr., 58, a native of St. James and aresident of Donaldsonville, died Oct. 4. He was the father of Mary, Gloria,Terry and Clarence Joshua III. He was also the son of the late Clarence Sr. and Mrion Rosemond Joshuaand brother of Maxine Jones, Shelia Clayton, Warrine Lightfoot, Brenda Lawson, Lorraine Taylor, Debbie LeBoeuf, Mary Wilson, Glenda Williams, Roynell Sr., Carroll and Lynwood Harris, and the late Camille Joshua Sr.He is also survived by a number of grandchildren. Services were Saturday at noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Donaldsonville,with interment at the Protestant Cemetery, Donaldsonville. Visitationstarts at 10 a.m. McTOPY LAPLACE - John "Johnny Mac" McTopy, 86, a native of Garyville and a resident of LaPlace for 70 years, died Oct. 5. He was the husband ofMarjorie Maurin McTopy and fther of John II, Joel and Brian McTopy. He was also the brother of Edna Mae Bruce, Gloria Mason, J.R. and DonaldMcTopy, and the late Mary Ellen Buras, Nolan, Lolan and Earl Badeaux. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 8 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. REYNAUD NORCO - Irvin Reynaud Jr., a resident of Norco, died Sept. 30. He was thefather of Leola Anderson, Joseph Jenkins, Kanisha Anderson, Milton Aikens, Adam Reynaud and the late Joseph Reynaud. He was also the brother of Matilda Johnson, Jeanette Mitchell, Anita, Frank and Ernest Reynaud. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 7 at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church, Norco,with interment at Montz Memorial Cemetery, Montz. ROUSSELL EDGARD - Camille M. "Truman" Roussell, 66, a native and resident ofEdgard, died Oct. 6. He was the husband of Irma Y. Roussell and father ofDebra Lumar, Judith Trench, Justine Edwards, Connie Alexis, Patricia, Leonard, Rod, Camille and Kevin Roussell. He was also the son of the late Etienne and Florence Roussell and brother of Lucille Joseph, Irene Mitchell, Joseph Roussell, and the late Emile, Claude, Herbert and Irvin Roussell Sr. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 18, 1999 ACOSTA RESERVE - Marie Delhommer Acosta, 39, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Oct. 10. She was the wife of Chad Acosta and mother of Jared, Ashley and the late Jonathan Louque. She was the daughter of Helen Delhommer and the late Joseph Delhommer and sister of Jo Ann Madere, Donna Alison and Elizabeth Clement. Services were held Oct. 13 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. ALEXANDER GRAMERCY - Kermit Joseph "Doc" Alexander, 28, a native and resident of Gramercy, died Oct. 8. He was the father of Keonte and DeTrae Alexander.He was the son of Prescott and Ernestine Clayton Alexander and brother of Dionne, Ivy, Crystal and Craig Alexander. He was the grandson of Ernest Clayton Sr. and the late Louizer Keys andClayton, John Sr. and Eva Sally Johnson.Services were held Oct. 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy,with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. GRUNTZ DESTREHAN - Angela "Angie" Gruntz, 36, a native and resident of St. Rose,died Oct. 12. She ws the wife of Alphonse "Dobie" Gruntz and mother ofAlex Gruntz. She was also the granddaughter of John Barbara and the late Regina Vicknair Barbara. Services were held Oct. 13 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, withinterment at the church mausoleum. HOTARD METAIRIE - Antoine F.J. Hotard, 80, a native of Edgard and a resident ofMetairie for 53 years, died Oct. 14. He was the husband of Harriet BickhamHotard and father of Lillian Beachler, Antoinette Weatherly and A. Michael,Julie and Rhonda Hotard. He was also the son of the late Lionel and Elvina Hymel Hotard and brother of Lorraine Bradley, Rose Barrilleaux and Aubrey, Clayton, Percy, Lionel Jr., Stephen, Elmo and Daniel Hotard.He is also survived by five grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of L.A. MuhleisenFuneral Home, Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation starts at 8:30 a.m. McCOY MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Elnora Payton McCoy, 86, a native of Memphis, Tenn., anda resident of Lutcher for 44 years, died Oct. 6. She was the wife of thelate Willie McCoy and mother of Ada Pernell and Mary Ann Jackson. She was also the daughter of the late Austin and Emma Payton and sister of Sam Payton. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 13 at Spring Hill Baptist Church, Memphis, withinterment at the church cemetery. SAMUEL EDGARD - Steve Samuel, 81, a native of Edgard and a resident of Bridge City, died Oct. 11. He was the father of Brenda Hebert, Betty and AnthonySamuel and step-father of John Stanford Jacob and the late Edward Joseph. He was the son of the late Adele Batiste. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist CatholicChurch, Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation beginsat 8 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 27, 1999 ALEXANDER AUBURN, Miss. - Ann Marilyn Owen Alexander, 69, a native of Heth, Ark.,and a resident of Smithdale, Miss., died Oct. 22. She was the wife ofHarold Alexander and mother of Julia Webber, Steven Alexander and Charles Alexander. She was also the sister of Jean Boswell and half-sister of Charles Owen. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 24 at Adams Methodist Church, Auburn, Miss. DOWNS LULING - Anderson Travis Downs, 71, a native of Marshall County, Ky., anda resident of Luling for 30 years, died Oct. 24. He was the husband of JeanDowns and father of Cathy Campbell, Tina Lambert, Dawn Bosche and Todd and Jona Downs. He was also the brother of Thomas and Boyce Downs. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Memorial services are today at 11 a.m. at Luling United Methodist Church. HAYDEL EDGARD - Gladys Schexnayder Haydel, 85, a native of Edgard and a resident of Garyville, died Oct. 23. She was the wife of the late Hamilton Haydeland mother of Elise Amedee and the late Carolyn Haydel. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 25 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard,with interment at the church cemetery. KELLER LAPLACE - Morgan J. Keller, 63, a native and resident of Reserve, died Oct.23. He was the son of the late Sidney and Odette Gueret Keller and brotherof Marie Vicknair, Dolores, Eugene and Gerald Keller and the late Gloria Perilloux and Sidney Keller Jr. Services were held Oct. 26 at St. Peter Church, Reserve, with interment atthe church cemetery. MOYER DESTREHAN - Ruth St. Amant Moyer, 71, a native and resident of Luling,died Oct. 24. She was the former wife of Donald Moyer Sr. and mother ofDonald Moyer. She was also the daughter of the late Dennis Sr. and Audrey Rome St.Amant and sister of Verna Burkett, Margaret Fiegenschue, Mary Norfleet and Dennis St. Amant Jr.Services were held Oct. 26 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. PRUDHOMME METAIRIE - Margaret Anne Elfer Prudhomme, 52, a native of St. Rose and aresident of Metairie for 36 years, died Oct. 20. She was the wife of thelate Dennis Prudhomme Sr. and mother of Charles Anthony "Cap," DennisJr. and the late Mary Prudhomme.She was also the daughter of the late Ernest Sr. and Margaret McGettiganElfer and sister of Marie Hudson, Veronica Gardner and Dorothy and Ernest Elfer Jr. Memorial services are tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Clement of RomeCatholic Church, Metairie. SAGONA PAULINA - Mildred Simon Sagona, 77, a native and resident of Lutcher, died Oct. 21. She was the mother of Carol Depa.She was also the sister of Ruby Part and Harry Simon. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held Oct. 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church cemetery. ZENON NEW ORLEANS - Doretha "Reet" Lewis Zenon, 77, a native of Lutcher and a resident of New Orleans for 70 years, died Oct. 21. She was the wife ofthe late Norbert Zenon Sr. and mother of Norbert Zenon Jr.She was also the daughter of the late Lena Florent Lewis and Isiah Lewis Sr. and sister of Isiah Lewis Jr. and the late Milton, Clarence, Matthew,William and Dorothy Lewis. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 26 at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, NewOrleans, with interment at St. Roch No. 2 Cemetery, New Orleans. Obituaries LEONARD GRAY / L'Observateur / October 30, 1999 AUSTIN TAFT - Velma Morris Austin, 76, a native of Hahnville and resident of Luling for six years, died Oct. 25. She was the wife of the late PerkinsAustin and mother of Barbara Dorsey. She was also the daughter of the late Timothy and Rosabelle Morris and sister of the late Frank Morris. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 29 at New Union Baptist Church, Taft, withinterment at United Methodist Cemetery, Hahnville. BOE LAPLACE - Amy B. Boe, 95, a native of Edgard and resident of Reserve for75 years, died Oct. 26. She was the wife of the late Horace Boe and motherof Abner, Earl, Melvin and the late Lloyd Haydel. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 28 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. BURRELL EDGARD - Bruno Burrell Sr., 83, a resident of Lucy, died Oct. 26. He was thehusband of the late Elnora Burrell, father of Marilyn Craig, Olivia Bynum, Leona Mae and Bruno Burrell Jr. and step-father of William W. Craig Jr.He was also the son of the late Susthene and Louisa Gauff Burrell and brother of the late Viola Williams, Leona Chandler, Henry Shaun and Susthene Jr., Morris, Guy and Virgie Burrell.He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. DUHON LAPLACE - Viola Louque Duhon, 94, a native of Grand Point and a resident of Reserve for 75 years, died Oct. 26. She was the wife of the late EddieDuhon and mother of Audrey Cambre, Mary Michel, Violet Berthelot, Alice Zeringue, Glenda Vedros and Ned and Eddie Duhon Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Adrian and Adorestine Louque and sister of the late Leticia St. Pierre, Amelia Bergeron, Augustine Roussel,Nellie Jacob and Leon, Ezidore, Alice, Clarence, Steve, Irby and Regina Louque. She is also survived by 36 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 29 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. HOTARD KENNER - Francis Allen Hotard Sr., 71, a native and resident of Norco, diedOct. 26. He was the husband of Marie Ann Acosta Hotard and father ofDiane Sudkamp, Vickie Schrader, Roxanne Roy, Betty Simoneaux, Tammy Murphy, Gloria Parent, Patricia Vicknair and Francis Hotard Jr. He was also the brother of Dorothy Burks, Mary Ellen Holmes and Wencelaus "Norwood," Richard "Dickie" and Warren "Bonnie" Hotard. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 28 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen and Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. LeBLANC ST. AMANT - Grace Marie Becnel LeBlanc, 74, a native of Vacherie andresident of Gonzales, died Oct. 26. She was the wife of the late Lucien J.LeBlanc and mother of Betty Babin, Norma Stafford and Lloyd, Floyd "Flue" and Lucien "Dugin" LeBlanc. She was also the daughter of the late Frank and Odelia Schexnayder Becnel and sister of Pauline Martinez, Irene Badeaux, Clarence "Blue" Becnel and the late Ella Mae and Marie Clara Becnel. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 28 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant,with interment at the church cemetery. LeBLANC NEW ORLEANS - Stanley Emile LeBlanc, 84, a native of Destrehan and resident of New Orleans for 81 years, died Oct. 26. He was the husband ofJeannette Le Breton LeBlanc and father of Jeannette Hagardorn, Linda Waguespack, Mary Frances Boneno, Barbara Samrow, Fay Newfield, Elaine Wagener and James and Stanley LeBlanc Jr. He was also the brother of Ione Fisher and Milton LeBlanc. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 28 at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church,New Orleans, with interment at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. LEMOINE EDGARD - Melvin Joseph Lemoine, 69, a native of Lucy and a resident of Lancaster S.C., died Oct. 22. He was the father of Lisa Driggers.He was also the son of the late Louis and Agnes Madere Lemoine and brother of Hilda Bordelon, Grace Hymel, Rosalie Waguespack and Roland, Ross, Stephen and Earl Lemoine. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard,with interment at the church mausoleum. PAGE MAGNOLIA, Miss. - Terry Wilson Page, 43, a native of McComb, Miss., and aresident of Killona, died Oct. 25. He was the husband of Lydia Sampey Pageand father of Tara, Toby and Todd Page. He was also the son of Joe and Emma Lee Phelps Page and brother of Wayne, Mike, Danny and David Page. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 28 at Guiding Light Pentacostal Church, Magnolia,Miss., with interment at Kennedy Cemetery, Magnolia. SCRAMUZZA KENNER - Frances Rollo Migliore Scramuzza, 90, a native of St. Rose and aresident of Kenner, died Oct. 26. She was the mother of Betty Gregoire and Sarah Scramuzza. She was also the sister of the late Dora and Anne Palotta, Rosie and Mary Milioto and Johnny, Joe and Russell Rollo. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held Oct. 29 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Kenner, withinterment at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Obituaries November 17, 1999 CATOIRE LAPLACE Max "Bear" Catoire, 64, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Nov. 12. He was the husband of Margaret James Catoire and father ofWesley Catoire. He was also the son of the late Leon and Birdie Catoire and brother of Jean McKinney, Dixie Rome, Patsy Oubre and Jack Dempsey Catoire. Services are today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. Visitationstarts at 8 a.m. GORIO GARYVILLE Alma Torres Gorio, 82, a native and resident of Garyville, died Nov. 12. She was the wife of the late Earl L. Gorio and mother of Dianne Roussel and Earl J. Gorio.She was also the daughter of the late Wilson and Maria Torres and sister of Audrey Schexnayder and J.P., Wilson Jr., Lynn, Donald and the lateMurphy Torres. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 15 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. JACKSON PAULINA Floyd Jackson Sr., a resident of Gramercy, died Nov. 11. He wasthe father of Sheila Lawrence, Della Parks and Floyd Jr., Kenneth, Darnell,Cynthia, Karen and Sherman Jackson. He was also the son of the late James Sr. and Lillie B. Jackson and thebrother of Priscilla Phillips, Rosa Becnel, James Jr., Jerome Sr. and GaylonJackson and the late Evans Beckett. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 15 at Evergreen Baptist Church, Paulina, withinterment at Antioch Cemetery, Paulina. SYMPSON LAPLACE Terry S. Sympson, 51, a native of Illinois and a resident ofLaPlace for 16 years, died Nov. 14. He was the father of Shawn Smith,Jeffrey, John and the late Leslie Sympson. He was also the brother of Carol Cruz and Christine, Kenneth, Sam and Charles Sympson. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at noon in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. Visitationstarts at 10 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / December 8, 1999 ADAMS NEW ORLEANS - Milton J. "Chatter" Adams, 63, a native of Vacherie and aresident of Malaysia, died Oct. 27. He was the husband of Barbara Adamsand father of Linda Craig, Kim Williams, Shewann Raines, Christal Rundell, Felita Bodden and Anthony, Wayne, Neval and Milton Adams Jr. He was also the brother of Dorothy Bowser, Mildred Daniels, Barbara Terry and Jean, Nelson, Russel and Mark Adams. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was an employee of Bredero Price Co. for 38 years.Memorial services are Saturday at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church,Algiers. Burial was in Malaysia. ALLISON GRAMERCY - Vernon Allison, 83, a native of Cascilla, Miss., and a residentof Gramercy, died Dec. 4. He was the husabnd of Frances B. Allison andfather of Sandy Cambre and Glenda Wilson. He was also the son of the late Archie and Sallie Allison and brother of Mildred Dunn. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by onegrandchild. He was a Kaiser Aluminum retiree after many years of service. Services were held Dec. 6 at First Baptist Church, Gramercy, withinterment at Resthaven Cemetery, Baton Rouge. BURRELL EDGARD - Mark Anthony Burrell, 23, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Dec. 2. He was the son of Bruno Jr. and Regina Weber Burrell and brother ofMonica Brown, Sharon Scott and Denise Burrell. He was also the grandson of the late Bruno Sr. and Elnora Roussel Burrelland Joseph and Mildred Bossier Weber. Services were held Dec. 4 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard,with interment at the church cemetery. CARTER GARYVILLE - Harry Carter, 61, a native of White Castle, former resident of Reserve and a resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 30. He was the father ofFreida Fluence and the late Andrew Carter. He was also the son of Celia Carter and the late Joseph Carter Sr. andbrother of Ethel Robertson, Patricia Jackson, James Carter and the late Theresa Coxie and Joseph Carter Jr. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 6 in the chapel of Earl Baloney & Sons FuneralHome, with interment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Lions. GUERET RESERVE - Cathy Vicknair Gueret, 41, a native and resident of Reserve, died Dec. 2. She was the wife of Allen Gueret and mother of Cheryl andTammy Gueret. She was also the daughter of Simone Vicknair and the late James Vicknair and sister of Melissa Glorioso and Pascal and James Vicknair Jr. Services were held Dec. 6 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. JOHNSON EDGARD - Beulah Johnson, 65, a native and resident of Edgard, died Dec. 2.She was the daughter of Olympe Johnson and the late Oden Johnson Sr. andsister of the late Oden "Nick" Johnson. Services were held Dec. 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard,with interment at the church cemetery. LeBLANC LAPLACE - Beatrice "Miss Bea" LeBlanc, 94, a native of Gramercy and a resident of Garyville for 75 years, died Dec. 4. She was the wife fo thelate Charles C. LeBlanc and mother of Sybil Newcomb, Madge Kollatt andCarl, Herman Sr. and Adrian LeBlanc Sr.She was also the daughter of the late Donate and Evela Oubre Rome and sister of Bernice Jarreau and the late Ernestine Edrignton, Cecile Jones, Army Hatfield and Leonile Snoden. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held Dec. 7 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. MADERE DESTREHAN - Barbara Ann Faucheux Madere, 66, a native of Hahnville and resident of New Sarpy, died Dec. 4. She was the wife of Louis DonaldMadere and mother of Dawn Tregre, Mary New, Danny, Perry and Glenn Madere and the late Peggy Jeanne Madere Honnoll. She was also the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Faucheux and sister of Lorraine Gonzales, Joan Marmillion and the late Charles "Boston" Faucheux. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was a retired clerk from the St. Rose Post Office.Services were held Dec. 6 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at the church mausoleum. McDONALD LAPLACE - Glen R. McDonald, 65, a native of Mitchell and a resident ofLaPlace for 19 years, died Dec. 6. He was the husband of Frances PerretMcDonald and father of Angela Roussel and Todd McDonald. He was also the son of the late Wilburn and Annie McDonald and brother of James and Wilburn McDonald Jr. and the late Ruthie Davis.He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation starts at 11a.m. SMITH ST. JAMES - Earl Smith Sr., 74, a native and resident of St. James, diedDec. 3. He was the husband of Izellia Mitchell Smith and father of MaryBatiste, Shelia Sharper, Earl Jr. and Donald Smith and the late Ella Mae andRhonda Smith. He was also the son of the late Earl and Eroda Lee Smith. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James,with interment at Burton Lane Cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. TROXCLAIR LAPLACE - Huey Joseph Troxclair, 64, a native of Mt. Airy and resident ofLaPlace for 33 years, died Dec. 4. He was the husband of Mary Helen WeberTroxclair and father of Maria Chauvin DeRoche and Leslie and Bruce Troxclair. He was also the son of the late Lazaine and Bertha Champagne Troxclair and brother of Gladys Toups, Lillian Petrocelli, Sophie Clesi, Hazel Schwarz, Allen Troxclair and the late Glenn Troxclair. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 7 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. WEBER LAPLACE - Beulah Hymel Weber, 74, a native of Wallace and a resident of LaPlace for the past 55 years, died Dec. 4. She was the wife of the lateBenedict Joseph Weber and mother of Glenda Wactor, Karen Estey, Roxanna Munsch, Symil Skansi, Wanda Montz, Janice Babin and Ronald Weber. She was also the daughter of the late Edward Sr. and Leona Hymel andsister of Nora Roussel, Mabel Clement, Margie Tregre, Edward Hymel Jr.,Elsie Abadie, Rita Simon and the late Anne Rome. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 7 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Obituaries L'Observateur / December 25, 1999 ADAMS RESERVE - Carroll Joseph "Karut" Adams, 68, a native and resident of Reserve, died Dec. 20. He was the husband of Alma Keller Adams, father ofMuriel Crowley and Tracy Watson and foster-father of Brenda Wesley. He was also the son of Henry Sr. and Harriet Alexander Adams and brotherof Henry Jr. and Phillip Adams.He is also survived by one grandchild. He was a Korean War veteran and a retired educator in the St. John ParishSchool System. Services were held Dec. 23 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Reserve,with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. BOURGEOIS GRAMERCY - Cecile Laiche Bourgeois, 73, a native and resident of St. James Parish, died Dec. 22. She was the wife of the late Edward J.Bourgeois and mother of Raymond, Raynard, Bernard and Bryant Bourgeois and the late Katherine Duhon. She was also the sister of Audrey Prudhomme, Mabel Vicknair, Joyce Duhe, Bridget Bienvenue, Vivian Borne, Heno Laiche Jr. and the late Enola Byrdand Norris Sr., Loyd and Wimpy Laiche.She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy,with interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. BURTON CONVENT - Alma Jacques Burton, 82, a native of Convent and resident of New Orleans, died Dec. 20. She was the mother of Marilyn Gibbs, DeborahScott and Beverly, Darryl, Jacques and Richard Burton Jr. She was also the sister of Marie Smith and Charlie and Adam Jacques Jr. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 23 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,Convent, with interment at the church cemetery. GRAVOIS VACHERIE - Florence Louquette Gravois, 94, a native of Vacherie and resident of LaPlace, died Dec. 22. She was the wife of the late LouisJoseph Gravois Sr. and mother of Priscilla Madere and the late DorothyConstant and Louis Gravois Jr. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services were held Dec. 24 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. ST. PIERRE PAULINA - Timothy James St. Pierre, 38, a native and resident ofGramercy, died Dec. 22. He was the friend of Debra Wirtz.He was also the son of Curry St. Pierre and Joan Hauck, step-son of PhyllisSt. Pierre and brother of Julie Martin, Tessie Heagy and John St. Pierre.He was also the grandson of Elda St. Pierre and the late Rene St. Pierre,Mabel Ganier and John Brien. Services were held Dec. 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at the church cemetery. STEWART VACHERIE - Floyd Stewart, 43, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Dec. 18. He was the husband of Carolyn Broden Stewart and father of VincentStewart. He was also the son of Eva Williams Stewart and the late Alexander Stewart and brother of Maureen Broden, Sophie Broden, Joyce Hebert, Alexander Jr. and Renaldo Stewart.Services were held Dec. 23 at First Baptist Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 8, 2000 ALEXANDER NEW ORLEANS - Amy Lee Alexander, 85, a native of St. James Parish andresident of New Orleans for seven years, died Jan. 3. She was the mother of Charity Halphen and Joyce Green and sister of Rosemary Lawson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Second True Love Missionary BaptistChurch, New Orleans, with interment at Providence Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. BARTHOLOMEW VACHERIE - Nathan A. Lightning Bartholomew Sr., 69, a native of Edgardand resident of Wallace, died Jan. 4. He was the husband of Bernadine GrowBartholomew and father of Nathan Jr., Sandy and Donald Bartholomew.He was also the son of the late Mitchell and Corinne Coleman Bartholomew and brother of Hilda Roussel and the late Muriel Williams, Ruth Simon and Melba Mathieu. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church mausoleum. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. BRACK RESERVE - Sidney Joseph Brack, 90, a native of Vacherie and resident of Reserve for 73 years, died Jan. 6. He was the husband of Alisca BecnelBrack and father of Loyce Ann Vicknair, Dianna Larousse and Leroy Brack. He was also the son of the late Numa and Emma Klibert Brack. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. GEORGE DESTREHAN - Ethan Brockner Favrat George, 7 weeks, a native of Metairie and resident of Destrehan, died Jan. 4. He was the son of Sean and JanineFavrat George and brother of Emma and Trevor Howard. He was also the grandchild of James and Elva George and Vern and Paula Favrat. Services were held Jan. 7 at St. Charles United Methodist Church,Destrehan, with interment at Green Oaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. GREEN HAHNVILLE - Harriet Green, 104, a native and resident of Paradis, died Jan. 2. She was the wife of the late Willie Green and mother of the late AlbertPorter. She was also the daughter of the late Winnie Welch and Albert Manuel and sister of the late Reason Lee, Lucinda Nedd, Colinda Ross, Theodore Patrick and John Manuel Sr. She is survived by two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by onegrandchild. Services were held Jan. 7 in the chapel of Robottom Mortuary, Hahnville,with interment at Shell Mound Cemetery, Des Allemands. JACOBS LAPLACE - Gertrude Bering Jacobs, 98, a native of Muscatine, Iowa, and resident of LaPlace for 13 years, died Jan. 4. She was the wife of the lateJoseph F. Jacobs and mother of John, James and Joel Jacobs.She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 6 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Muscatine, Iowa. JACQUE CONVENT - Charles "Pee-Wee" Adam Jacque, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Convent for 20 years, died Jan. 1. He was the father ofChiquita Weber and step-father of Kylve Van Court. He was also the brother of Brenda Barnes and Gwendolyn Washington. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,Convent, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at10:30 a.m. LAGRANGE GRAMERCY - Kerry LaGrange, 50, a native of Edgard and resident of Lutcher, died Jan. 5. He was the husband of Barbara Barney LaGrange andfather of Konetha and KaShane LaGrange. He was also the son of Joseph LaGrange and the late Lydia Alexander LaGrange and brother of Deola, Glenn, Ricky and Ray LaGrange. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy,with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Visitation starts at 9a.m. MARRERO METAIRIE - Eunice Brignac Marrero, 81, a native of Gramercy and a resident of Metairie, died Jan. 5. She was the wife of Henry A. Marrero.She was also the daughter of the late Hamilton and Sidonie Hymel Brignac and sister of Gladys Barbier, Rita Kaul, Clarence and Julian Brignac and the late Rena Hymel, Mabel Hymel and Thelma, Raymond, Lester and Milton Brignac. Services were held Jan. 7 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Metairie, withinterment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. MITCHELL ST. JAMES - Victorian Mitchell, 87, a native of St. James, former residentof Baton Rouge and resident of Lutcher, died Jan. 2. He was the husband ofthe late Theresa Momford Mitchell. He was also the son of the late Elfair and Sedonia Morris Mitchell and brother of Florestine Adams, Phelonise Smith and the late Leon, Joseph, Webster and Andrew Mitchell. Services are today at 11:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James,with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. OCKMAN HARVEY - Irvin J. Ockman Sr., 74, a native of Taft and resident of Algiers,died Jan. 4. He was the father of Richard, Jerry, Irvin Jr. and David Ockman.He was also the fianc‚ of Marie Duncan. He was also the son of the late Edgar and Lydia Lassere Ockman and brother of Hubert Ockman and the late Inez Hebert and Ethel and Earl Ockman. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 7 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey,with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park. PAGE HAHNVILLE - Alma Austin Page, 85, a native of Hahnville and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 3. She was the wife of the late John Page.She was also the daughter of the late James and Louisa Ferguson Austin and sister of Ruth Mayfield, Ivea Hill and Nelson Austin Sr. and step-sisterof Alberta Green, Nell Crawford and Evelina Robertson. Services are today at 11 a.m. at True Vine Baptist Church, Hahnville, withinterment at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery, Hahnville. Visitation starts at10 a.m. REULET VACHERIE - Lloyd Joseph "Bim" Reulet, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Jan. 4. He was the husband of Marguerite Belle Steib Reuletand father of Angele Rodrigue, Patricia Gravois, Rachel Rome, Margaret Cortez and David "Bim," Michael "Peabody," Lynn, Randy and Kenneth "Stucky" Reulet. He was also the son of the late Lazare and Angele Falgoust Reulet. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by onegrandchild. Services were held Jan. 6 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie,with interment at the church cemetery. SANDOLPH PARADIS - Marlon Marvin Sandolph, 23, a native of Paradis and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 5. He was the son of Marvin and Susie Sandolph andbrother of Kiraston Staples, Patrice Smith, Stacey Savoie and Lory, Torrell and Carmen Sandolph. Services are today at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Paradis, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at noon. WILLIAMS KILLONA - Richard "Nonk" Williams, 64, a native of Killona and resident of Lucy for 25 years, died Jan. 3. He was the companion of Geneva Johnsonand father of Janice and Patricia Baptiste, Olivia Macon and Herbert LaGrange. He was also the brother of Mary Johnson and Sedonia Williams. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Canaan Baptist Church, Killona, withinterment at Greenhill Cemetery, Killona. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. WILSON NEW ORLEANS - Joseph Brealy Wilson Sr., 73, a native of Destrehan andresident of New Orleans for many years, died Jan. 1. He was the husband ofBessie W. Wilson and father of Anieul Brumfield, Catherine Johnson,Cavada Smith, Suprenia Galman and Tyree and Joseph Brealy Jr. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 6 in the chapel of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, NewOrleans, with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 12, 2000 EGLE LAPLACE - Flossie D. Egle, 71, a native of Mangham and resident of LaPlacefor 10 years, died Jan. 9. She was the wife of the late Richard S. Egle andmother of Shaon Childress, John Hebert and Kelton Egle. She was also the sister of Patricia Dulaney, Mary Lou Newman, Dennis and Robert Newman. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at Mandeville Cemetery, Mandeville. Visitationstarts at 8 a.m. FRANCIS EDGARD - Patricia Ann Francis, 42, a native of Edgard and resident of LaPlace, died Jan. 6. She was the mother of Sherrie, Keisha and NatashaFrancis. She was also the daughter of Willie Francis and the late Albertha Narcisse Francis and sister of Denise Lewis, Mary Keller and Willie Jr., Dennis,Michael, Wayne and the late Corrine Francis. Services were held Jan. 11 at Greater New St. Peter Baptist Church,Edgard, with interment at Young Cemetery, Edgard. HERKES KENNER - Warren John Herkes Jr., 44, a native of New Orleans, resident ofKenner for 29 years, and resident of Destrehan for 10 years, died Dec. 29.He was the husband of Rhonda Lee Herkes and father of Alexis, Raymond and Warren "Trey" Herkes III. He was also the son of Marie Etta Sansom Herkes and brother of Desiree Meree and Shawn Herkes. Services were held Dec. 30 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. JOHNSON BOUTTE - Benjamin "Benny" "BJ" Johnson, 43, a native and resident of Boutte, died Jan. 5. He was the husband of Melanie Johnson and father ofBrittany, LaShelle and Delbert Johnson. He was also the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Anna Mae Johnson andbrother of Joella McCray, Liz Marshall, Anna Marshall, Johnnie Proby, Patty Militello, Mary, Charles and Joseph Johnson Jr. and the late Ethel White,Jana Scrivens and Joanna Brown. Services were held Jan. 10 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Boutte, withinterment at St. Mary Cemetery, Boutte. JOHNSON LAPLACE - Percy J. "P.J." Johnson, 65, a native and resident of LaPlace,died Jan. 6. He was the husband of Lee Esther Williams Johnson and fatherof Valerie Mason and Berrie, Kathy, Cindy, Denise, Kevin and Percy Johnson Jr. He was also the brother of Vivian Davis, Beulah Colbert, Barbara Breaux, Dianne, Margie, Wilbert, J.D., Sidney, Raymond and Herman Johnson and theRev. Randolph Anthony.He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Services are Jan.13 at 11 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church No. 1, LaPlace,with interment at Providence Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation startstomorrow at 9:30 a.m. LAMBERT BATON ROUGE - John Harold Lambert Sr., 81, a native of Destrehan andresident of Baton Rouge, died Jan. 8. He was the husband of Marie Dorothy"Dottie" Cambre Lambert and father of Judith Matherne, Dorothy Bourgeois and John Jr., Kenneth, Adrian and Douglas Lambert.He was also the son of the late Paul and Julia Langhouser Lambert and brother of Annabelle Dwyer, Helen Ross, Edwina Casey, Jessie, Roland and Charles Lambert and the late Ethel Damare and P.D. Jr. and EdwardLambert. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at noon at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, with interment at St. George Catholic Church Mausoleum.Visitation starts at 10 a.m. LEDET HARVEY - Anna Trosclair Ledet, 78, a native of Edgard and resident of Algiers, died Jan. 6. She was the wife of the late Ally J. Ledet Sr. andmother of Barbara Keller and Ally Ledet Jr. She was also the daugher of the late Adelin and Louise Paille Trosclair, and the sister of Loucille Gibson and the late Angele Guidry, Blanche Ory, Louise Leson, Marie Hebert and Robert, Joseph and Lucien Trosclair. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 8 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey,with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park. MILLET LAPLACE - Norman S. Millet, 76, a native of Lions and resident of Reservefor 50 years, died Jan. 10. He was the husband of the late Verna WeberMillet, father of Jan Chiquet, Melanie, Brenda, Rosalind, Norman Jr. andBrad Millet and step-father of Lynn, Randy, Kevin and Brent Gordon. He was also the son of the late Samuel and Corinne Millet and brother of Edna Miano, Velma Jacob, Lucille Barthel and Dennis, Irving, Earl "Mac," Jr., Elson and the late Raymond Millet.He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Services are Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-10 p.m. todayand starting at 8 a.m. tomorrow. RILEY NEW ORLEANS - Herbert Adolph Riley, 74, a native of Lutcher and resident of New Orleans for 57 years, died Jan. 6. He was the husband of LenoraRiley and father of Herbrette Felton, Gwendolyn Gatlin, Gaynell Holmes and Alma, Patricia, Pamela, Walter, Jerome, Kenneth, Keith, Leslie and Herbert Riley Jr. and step-father of Ursula Merrick, Elyria Dunn and Thomas andCarlos Zuniga. He was also the brother of Joseph Riley. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Services are today at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, New Orleans,with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. SCHMIDT NEW ORLEANS - Robbie Peters Schmidt, 88, a native of Lutcher and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 6. She was the wife of the late MichaelSchmidt and mother of Maenell Langsford, Carmel Babin, Darlene Miller, Michael Schmidt and the late Celeste Schmidt. She was also the sister of Katie Price and the late Beatrice Bracamontes and Jeannette Berthoaut. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 11 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son FuneralHome, New Orleans, with interment at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetey No. 3. SMITH ST. JAMES - Olivia "Lee-Lee" Smith, 61, a native and resident of St.James, died Jan. 5. She was the wife of the late Eddie Smith and mother ofSandra Favorite, Pernell Smith and Craig Johnson. She was also the daughter of the late Gilbertine Dillion and Christopher Knockum and sister of Irene Bob, Diane Washington, Linda Johnson, Joseph and Roy Dillion and the late Roland Knockum and Lionel and Leroy Johnson. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 11 at St. Luke Baptist Church, St. James, withinterment at the church cemetery. STOCKMAN EDGARD - Larry Stockman Jr., 19, a native of Edgard and resident ofLaPlace, died Jan. 6. He was the son of Elouise Grows Stockman and thelate Larry Stockman Sr. and brother of Stephanie Howard, Dana, Mark, Jadaand Vada Stockman and the late Marsha and Cassandra Stockman. Services were held Jan. 10 at Second African Baptist Church, Edgard, withinterment at Young Cemetery, Edgard. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 14, 2000 BRADLEY CARTHAGE, Tenn. - Barbara Pelotto Bradley, 54, a native of Des Allemandsand resident of Westwego, died Jan. 11. She was the wife of Frank DawsonBradley and mother of Troy, Barry and Wayne Terrebonne, Diana B. Mezzanares and Frank Bradley. She was also the daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Lucille EschettePelotto and sister of Ruth Bedgood and Samuel and Glynn Pelotto. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are Jan. 16 at Sanderson Funeral Home, Carthage, Tenn. CONNERLY NEW ORLEANS - Rosemary Williams Connerly, 77, a native of St. JamesParish and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 10. She was the wife of thelate Rev. Connerly and the late Robert Williams Sr. and mother of RobertWilliams Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Lawrence and Minerva Beckett and sister of Beatrice Smith and the late Emaline Clayton, Leanna Thomas, Lillie Beckett, Gertrude Williams, Carolyn Shade and Oscar Robertson. She is also survived by four grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was honored as Most Prestigious Black Business Woman of the Year by the Urban League. Services are today at 10 a.m. at First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church No. 1,New Orleans, with interment at Antioch Cemetery, Paulina. Visitationstarts at 8:30 a.m. DAVIS LAPLACE - Ethel "Mama Ethel" Johnson Davis, 87, a native of Burnside and resident of LaPlace for 74 years, died Jan. 7. She was the wife of the lateSidney Johnson Sr. and mother of Wilbert Johnson, the Rev. RandolphAnthony, Beulah Colbert, Vivian Davis, Barbara Breaux, Maudrey Johnson and Herman, Sidney Jr., John and the late Percy and August Johnson. Shewas also step-mother of Raymond Johnson. She was also the daughter of the late Peter Sr. and Beulah James andsister of Ceola Nabors, Shirley Snyder and Peter James Jr. She is also survived by 51 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church No. 1, LaPlace,with interment at Providence Rest Haven Cemetery, LaPlace. Visitationbegins at 9 a.m. FERGUSON LAPLACE - Thelma Luanna Ferguson, 83, a native of Nebraska and resident of LaPlace for 43 years, died Jan. 11. She was the wife of the late Jack W.Ferguson and mother of Luana Hinchman and Roger, Scott and John Ferguson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held Jan. 14 at First United Methodist Church,LaPlace. FLUENCE NEW ORLEANS - Ernestine Williams Fluence, 88, a native of Taft and resident of New Orleans, died Jan. 6. She was the wife of the late HermanFluence. She was also the daughter of the late Joseph "Sunny" and Virginia Royal Williams and sister of the late Willie, Houston, Albert, Percy and Hazel Williams. Services were held Jan. 14 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Providence Memorial Park. HARDY LAPLACE - Loraine M. Hardy, 49, a native and resident of St. Rose, died Jan.7. She was the wife of Ollie Hardy and mother of La Tonia Leonard, Kourtney Williams and La Tara, Ollie Jr., Christopher and Howard Hardy.She was also the sister of Lydia Charles, Doris Marbley, Mary Davis, Gwendolyn Washington and Leo and Rufus Williams. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at New Foundation for Life Full GospelChurch, LaPlace, with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. JOHNSON LAPLACE - Willie Johnson Sr., 86, a native of Garyville and resident ofLaPlace for two years, died Jan. 7. He was the husband of the late AlberthaWilliams Johnson and father of Delores Tanner, Mary Ellen Phillips, Albertha Vickers, Marion Mixon, Beverly Mixon and Dovie, Willie Jr. andKarl Johnson. He was also the son of the late Junius and Josephine Johnson. He is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was retired from Godchaux-Henderson Sugar Refinery. Services are today at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses,LaPlace, with interment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Lions. Visitationstarts at 11:30 a.m. JONES NORCO - Genevieve Corley Jones, a native of Many and resident of Destrehan, died Jan. 10. She was the wife of the late Percy Alton Jones.Graveside services were held Jan. 13 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Many. MULLER METAIRIE - Lois Roberts Muller, 87, a native of Luling and resident of Metairie for 45 years, died Jan. 12. She was the wife of the late JosephMuller Jr. and mother of J.M. Muller III and the late Monique Muller. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Tharp-Sontheimer-TharpFuneral Home, Metairie, with interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. ST. PIERRE DESTREHAN - Vernon J. "Flappy" St. Pierre Sr., 72, a native of Norco andresident of Destrehan, died Jan. 13. He was the husband of Macklin"Maggie" Petrolia St. Pierre and father of Sheila Livingston, Gail Potier,Donna Maitre and V.J., Dale "Sluggie" and the late Wayne St. Pierre.He was also the son of the late Numa and Neva St. Pierre and brother ofJuanita Rodriguez, Rita Tamplain, Norma Duhon and the late Edith Martin, Julia Beeland and McLeon, Gene and Gerald St. Pierre.He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services are today at 1 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at the church mausoleum. Visitation starts at10 a.m. SCHULER METAIRIE - Malcolm Pellum Schuler, a native of Paradis and resident of Harahan, died Jan. 13. He was the husband of Katherine "Kitty" MitchellSchuler and father of Dr. Malcolm P. Schuler Jr.He was also the son of the late Lewis and Laura Chauffe Schuler and brother of Phillip and the late Lewis Schuler Jr. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Funeral Home,Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visitation startsat 9 a.m. WESER NEW ORLEANS - Nova Catherine Reina Weser, 89, a native of Garyville and resident of New Orleans and Metairie, died Jan. 12. She was the wife ofthe late William Joseph Weser Jr. and mother of Nova Ferrara and JoanBalser. She was also the daughter of the late Giacchino "Jake" and Caterina Scandaliato Reina. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Services are today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son FuneralHome, New Orleans, with interment at Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitationstarts at 10 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 22, 2000 ANDERSON GARYVILLE The Rev. Lensey Anderson Jr., 47, a native of Garyville, diedJan. 13. He was the husband of Rebecca Jones Anderson and father ofLensey Anderson III. He was also the son of the late Rev. Lindsey Sr. and Aletha Brown Andersonand brother of Lois Anderson, Cheryl Davis, Sgt. Larry, Johnell "Champ"and the Rev. Carl Anderson Sr. and the late Betty Jones.Services were held Jan. 20 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church No. 1, Garyville, withinterment at Marathon Cemetery. CROCKETT LULING Lionel Crockett Sr., 70, a native and resident of Luling, died Jan.15. He was the husband of Idola Jackson Crockett, father of Ashley, Barry,Demond, George, Jeannie, Jerry, Michael and Lionel Crockett Jr. and step-father of Bridgette Franklin and Stephanie Dunmiles. He was also the son of the late Albert and Leona Williams Crockett. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Bell Baptist Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Mary Cemetery, Boutte. Visitation starts at 8:30 a.m. DAVIS HAHNVILLE Susan F. "Pearl" Davis, 87, a native of st. John Parish andresident of Ama, died Jan. 16. She was the mother of Betty Griffin andSusie Sandolph. She was also the daughter of the late Celestine and Isadora Fox and sister of Martha Gross, Mary Jackson, Landry Fox and Isaiah Sr. and MatthewFranklin. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a deaconess for True Vine Baptist Church. Services were held Jan. 20 at True Vine Baptist Church, Hahnville, withinterment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Hahnville. DOSS LIONS Donald Ray "Duck" Doss, 46, a native of Reserve, died Jan. 16. Hewas the father of Lavintia Doss, Aurille Duhe and Kristy, Donna, Dominique, Tiranika, Donald and Ronald Weber. He was also the son of Joe Doss Sr. and Everlena Melancon, step-son ofCora Doss and the late Armand Melancon and brother of Stella White, Evelyn Basile, Mercedes Thomas, Elouise Eugene, Calvin, Joe Jr. andOrlando Doss, Kenneth Melancon and the late John Doss Sr. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services are today at noon at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Reserve, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. FRANKLIN VACHERIE Wilbert "Sheena" Franklin, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Jan. 18. He was the father of Emelda James, Ceola Weber,Mary Green, Marvis White, Georgiana Mackie and Alberta and Joseph Franklin. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Greater First Baptist Church, Vacherie,with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8:30 a.m. GEORGE RESERVE Lovey Mary George, 88, a native of Madison County, Miss., andresident of Reserve for 10 years, died Jan. 13. She was the mother ofHarry Peal and step-mother of Ester Smith and Sylvester George. She was also the sister of Anabelle Brown, Pinkie Stevenson, Oralee Johnson, Elnora Jackson, L.V. Bailey and William Foote.She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Greater New Plymouth Rock BaptistChurch, Reserve, with interment at Zion Traveler's Cemetery, Lions. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. GRIFFIN ST. ROSE Lillian McDonald Griffin, 82, a native of Prescott, Ark., andresident of St. Rose, died Jan. 19. She was the wife of the late William J.Griffin Sr. and mother of William Griffin Jr.She was also the sister of Georgie Pocien, Johnell Jones and Bubby McDonald. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Graveside services were held Jan. 21 at Jefferson Memorial GardensCemetery, St. Rose. JOHNSON ST. JAMES Lee Royal Joseph Johnson, 42, a native of St. James andresident of LaPlace, died Jan. 17. He was the husband of Jeano DurantJohnson and father of Lee Royal Jr. and Francis, Dorrell, Vera Lee andLeroy J. Johnson.He was also the son of the late Robert Sr. and Ella Tate Johnson andbrother of Clara, Rose, Gladies, Angela, Gail Gracie, Cornelius, Herbert and Ray Johnson. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Buena Vista Baptist Cemetery, St. James. LAMBERT LUTCHER Dale Joseph Lambert Jr., 30, a native and resident of Lutcher,died Jan. 20. He was the son of Dale Sr. and Mary Ann Granier Lambert andbrother of Trude Lambert. He was also the grandson of Hilda Kliebert, Edna Chiquet Granier and the late Eusebe Lambert and Louis Granier. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel,Lutcher, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Visitationstarts at 9 a.m. MASON KENNER Stephen H. Mason, 53, a native of Parkersburg, W. Va., andresident of Luling for 19 years, died Jan. 17. He was the husband of MaryHill Mason and father of Stephen, Richard, Daniel and Alex Mason. He was also the son of Lawrence "Dusty" and Dollie Conley Mason and brother of Janet Locascio. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was an employee of Union Carbide for 30 years. Services were held Jan. 20 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at Ridgewood Cemetery, Wellston, Ohio. MATTHEWS LIBERTY, Miss. Diane Matthews, 49, a native of Liberty, Miss., andresident of LaPlace, died Jan. 16. She was the wife of Jerry Moore andmother of Donna, Devona, Maryl, Gerald and Terry Matthews. She was also the daughter of the late Willie and Lenoria Duncan Matthews and sister of Fairy Green, Renee Hunt and Willie "Poochie," Willie "Red," Willie "LaDon," Patrick, Marilyn, Annette and the late Early Matthews. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Services are today at 1 p.m. at Parson Hill Missionary Baptist Church,Liberty, Miss., with interment at the church cemetery. MELANCON ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY Gabriella Weimer Melancon, 87, a native ofPaulina and resident of St. Charles Community, died Jan. 19. She was thewife of the late Wilson Melancon and mother of Barbara and Ralph Melancon. She was also the daughter of the late Clement and Maggie Goodman Weimer and sister of Robert, Charles, Clement and Philip Weimer and the late Marguerite Richard, Mary Robichaux and Frank and Wendalyn Weimer. She is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Services were held Jan. 21 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, St.Charles Community, with interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland. MEYERS NORCO Nellie Pittman Meyers, 70, a native of Gramercy and resident of Norco, died Jan. 12.Services are today at 12:30 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church, Norco, withinterment at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation starts at 11a.m. SUTHERLAND ST. JAMES Reginald Joseph "Bup" Sutherland, 37, a native and resident ofSt. James, died Jan. 19. He was the son of Charles Sr. and BeatriceSutherland and brother of Crystal Williams, Janet Moses, Lisha Hathorn, Mary Ann Felder and Charles Jr., David and the late Lydia Sutherland.Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James,with interment at Burdon Lane Cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. THOMAS NEW ORLEANS Veronica Jean Griffin Thomas, 58, a native and resident of Ama, died Jan. 16. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Sr. and LizzieCooper Griffin and sister of Clementine Charles, Nelida Harris and John Griffin. She was a teacher for 38 years. Services were held Jan. 20 at Greater St. Stephen's Full Gospel BaptistChurch, New Orleans, with interment at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery, Ama. THOMPSON NEW ORLEANS Ray Earl "Manny" Thompson, 74, a native of Modeste and resident of St. Rose for 10 years, died Jan. 13. He was the husband ofElnora Thompson by first marriage and Betty Thompson by second marriage and step-father of Patrick, David and Alan Moore. He was also the son of the late Ceaser and Victoria Thompson and the brother of Lee Burton, Emanuel Nicholas and the late Raymond Nicholas, Ivory Thompson, Lelia Green, Alberta Stewart, Irma Mitchell and Rubirdia Rome. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Third Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose.Visitation starts at 9 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 26, 2000 BORNE EDGARD Victoria "Vickie" Smith Borne, 65, a native and resident of Edgard, died Jan. 21. She was the wife of the late Morris S. Borne and mother ofIngrid, Christina, Nathaniel Barnes and Gidget and Randall Borne. She was alsothe guardian of Jacqueline Lumar and Enix Smith Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Rev. L.C. Sr. and Victoria H. Smith andsister of Elsie Mullen, Fannie Lewis, Joseph, Landry Jr., Arthur Sr., Jessel Sr.,Mildred Smith and the late Earline Johnson, Hazel Landry and Lawrence, Enix, Ellis and Richard Smith. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Jan. 25 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Edgard, withinterment at the church cemetery. GIGLIO DESTREHAN John J. "Johnny" Giglio Sr., 60, a native of St. Rose, formerresident of Harahan and resident of Bush, died Jan. 20. He was the husbandof Jerry Frabbiele Giglio and father of Anna Marie, John Jr., Manuel "Doozie"and Roy Giglio. He was also the son of Leona Mistretta Giglio and the late Emmanuel Giglio and brother of Mary Messonier and Victor, Emanuel, Joseph and Fay Ann Giglio. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 21 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at the church cemetery. GORDON METAIRIE Georgiana "Jay" Rome Gordon, 75, a native of Vacherie and resident of Metairie, died Jan. 23. She was the wife of the late ThomasWeaver Gordon and mother of Cathy Trocquet and Thomas Jr., Douglas andPatrick Gordon. She was also the sister of Ruby Barrios and Mildred Harrison. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services are today at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Metairie,with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. GUIDRY LUTCHER Lewis J. Guidry, 83, a native and resident of Lutcher, died Jan. 24.He was the husband of Mary Ann Porteous Guidry and father of Beverly Balhoff, Sandra Balhoff, Andrea Balhoff, Georgette Viteri and Janelle Millet. He was also the son of the late Louis and Georgine Guidry and brother of Gladys Arceneaux, Rita Mae Ory and the late Evelyn Millet and Agnes, Reynolds and Alden Guidry. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel,Lutcher, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Visitation startsat 9 a.m. HUTCHINSON KENTWOOD Dorris Udean Lilly Hutchinson, 79, a native of Kentwood, former resident of Good Hope and New Sarpy and resident of Destrehan, died Jan. 21. She was the wife of the late Preston Bond Hutchinson and mother ofJacqueline Robert and the late Mabel Babin. She was also the daughter of the late James and Clara Varnado Lilly and sister of Velma Hendry and the late Mabel Ryan and Curtis Lilly. She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Shewas preceded in death by two grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 24 in the chapel of McKneely Funeral Home,Kentwood, with interment at Tangipahoa Cemetery. VERON LUTCHER Camilla Landry Oubre Veron, 82, a native of Dutchtown and resident of Lutcher, died Jan. 23. She was the wife by first marriage of thelate Wilbert "Dooley" Oubre and by second marriage of the late Edgar J. "Hickey" Veron and mother of Sandra Sotile, Wanda Milano, Shelby Oubre, Carl Oubre, Roxanne "Cookie" Skias and Rachelle Oubre and step-mother of Mary Grace Wolcott and Mary Ann Sebby. She was also the daughter of the late Anselm and Lena Landry and sister of Adele Denoux, Fernand Landry and the late Rose Prevost, Dorothy, Francis and Norbert Landry Sr. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 25 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel, Lutcher,with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Obituaries L'Observateur / January 28, 2000 CORNELIUS NEW ORLEANS - Morene Louis Cornelius Sr., 70, a native of Vacherie andresident of Westwego for 28 years, died Jan. 25. He was the husband ofCatherine E. Cornelius and father of Cheryl Trotter, Andrea Taylor andRonald and Morene Cornelius Jr. He was also the brother of Doretha Tilquit, Eva Smith, Anna Mae Turner and Clarence, Raynard and LeGrant Cornelius. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home,New Orleans, with interment at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Vacherie. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. GRIFFIN BOUTTE - Louise M. Griffin, 79, a resident of Paradis, died Jan. 25. She wasthe wife of George Griffin Jr. and mother of Cynthia Harris.She was also the daughter of the late Richard and Victoria Morbley and sister of Viola Morbley. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 28 at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Boutte, withinterment at First Baptist Cemetery, Paradis. HARRISON GRETNA - Alvin Noel Harrison Jr., 64, a native of Vacherie and resident ofGretna for 58 years, died Jan. 22. He was the husband of Henrietta GreenHarrison and father of Angela Garibaldi and Gaynell, Alvin III, Darrell, Rodney, Aaron Sr. and the late Kevin Harrison.He was also the son of the late Alvin Sr. and Shirley Jasmin Harrison andbrother of Ann Batiste, Susan Hebert, Joyce McGee, Hazel Shakir, Kasib Hakeem and Louis Sr., Clyde Sr., Ronald Sr., Raymond Sr., Phillip Sr., RobertSr., William and Bobbie Harrison.He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 27 in the chapel of D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home,Gretna, with interment at Restlawn Park Cemetery. HEURTIN HAHNVILLE - Gail Margaret Heurtin, 54, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Paradis, died Jan. 24. She was the wife of Gary Heurtin and step-mother of Karen, Kyla and Ken Heurtin. She was also the daughter of the late Foster and Vivian Daigle Gomez and sister of Jackie Chiquet, Dorothy LeGleu, Cathy, Dolores Richardson, Joyce Vienne and Barney, Jeffrey, Kenneth, Wayne, Keith, Foster Jr., Troy and thelate Rodney Gomez. She is also survived by one step-grandchild. Services were held Jan. 26 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, withinterment at the church cemetery, Taft. WHITE PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Rodney Alan White Sr., 34, a native of Pine Bluff, Ark.,and resident of LaPlace, died Jan. 8. He was the husband by first marriage ofJacquelyn Williams and by second marriage of Jacqueline White, father of Rodney White Jr. and step-father of Jacinda Davis, Jassmeun Hall and Justenand Jeremiah Davis. He was also the son of Elnora Harris White and the late John Lewis "Bob" White and brother of Vincent McGuire. He was a letterman football player at Arkansas State University and teacher at West St. John High School.Services were held Jan. 15 in the chapel of P.K. Miller Mortuary, Pine Bluff,Ark., with interment at Miller Memorial Cemetery. WILLIAMS NEW ORLEANS - Beverly Gauthier Williams, 64, a native of Wallace and resident of New Orleans for 42 years, died Jan. 23. She was the mother ofDebbie Fernandez, Christi Robert and Donna, Tami, Curry and Marlon Williams. She was also the sister of Barbara Ann Gauthier, Sandra Sylvain, Donald, Therald, Abraham Jr., Kebin Adams, Ranaldo Gauthier and the late RosemarieJohnson and Raymond Adams. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at noon at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, New Orleans,with interment at St. Philip Catholic Church Cemetery, Vacherie. Visitationstarts at 10:30 a.m. YOUNG LIONS - Earl "Turk" Young Jr., 63, a native of Plaquemine and resident ofReserve, died Jan. 20. He was the father of Loretta, Jessica, Earl III, Alton,Anthony and Michael Young. He was also the brother of Hazel Miles, Francis Anderson, Janet Nolan, Betty, Mary, Alex, Louis, Irvin, Edward and Alvin Cook, Frank, Roy and Ray Williams, Gerald Mickens and Loretta, Patricia, Don and Carl Young. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Lions, withinterment at the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / February 11, 2000 CONEY METAIRIE - Georgia Phipps Coney, 78, a native of West Liberty, Ky., andresident of Ama for 40 years, died Feb. 8. She was the wife of Roy P. Coney,mother of Melinda Salinas, Ray Coney and Joseph Ritter and step-mother of Cheryl Arnold and the late Denise Rousselle. She was also the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Turner Phipps and sister of Fred, Gene and the late Bessie, Garland and Harry Phipps. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 11 at Crescent City Baptist Church, Metairie, withinterment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. DAVIS GARYVILLE - Moreisha Alexander Davis, 5, a native and resident of Mt. Airy,died Feb. 6 of a ruptured artery. She was the daughter of Morris Smith andVirginia Davis and sister of Ieisha, Malik and Rashawn-g Davis. She was also the grandchild of Rebecca Davis, Sonny Weber and Frank and Elinor Wright. Services were held Feb. 11 at True Light Baptist Church, Garyville, withinterment at Zion Travelers Cemetery, Lions. McCRAY RIVER RIDGE - Michael "D.J." "Big Mike" McCray Sr., 25, a native and residentof St. Rose, died Feb. 3 of congestive heart failure. He was the father ofMekala White and Michael McCray Jr. He was also the son of Johnny and Bobbie McCray and brother of Barbara Ann Tyler and Jayna and Derrick McCray. Services were held Feb. 11 in the chapel of Richardson Funeral Home, RiverRidge, with interment at Providence Memorial Park. MATHERNE DES ALLEMANDS - Alice Danos Matherne, 74, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Feb. 10. She was the wife of Lester Matherne and mother ofAudie and Catherine Matherne. She was also the daughter of the late Junius Sr. and Lena Cortez Danos andsister of Thelma "Sue" Champagne, Fannie Tregre, Patricia Cortez and Earl, the late Junius Jr. and Anthony Danos.She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are today at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, DesAllemands, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9a.m. MITCHELL KILLONA - Bobbie "Nanut" Stipe Mitchell, 46, a native and resident of Killona, died Feb. 7. She was the mother of Lischelle Brown and Latasha and SidneyMitchell. She was also the daughter of Georgiana Stipe and the late Estmond Stipe and sister of Mercy Francois, Barbara Lockett and Kathy and Estmond Stipe Jr. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Canaan Baptist Church, Killona, withinterment at Greenhille Cemetery, Taft. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. MORRIS EDGARD - Roland "Pop" Morris, 69, a native and resident of Edgard, died Feb. 8. He was the husband of Margaret Morris and father of JoAnn Bailey andDenise, Roland Jr. and Kerry Morris.He was also the son of the late Oliver and Suzanne LaRose Morris and brother of the late Walter, Earl, Oliver Jr., Melvin and Clifton Morris.He is also survived by 19 grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. TYLER LUTCHER - Dorothy Warren "Dot" Tyler, 63, a native of Laurel, Miss., andresident of Lutcher, died Feb. 4. She was the wife of Alvin Tyler and motherof Madrina Jones, Nancy Duhone and Thaddeus Tyler. She was also the daughter of the late Readas and Roberta Warren and sister of Delores McCullen, Catherine Simms and Joyce Warren. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by onegrandchild. Services were held Feb. 10 at United Methodist Church, Lutcher Chapel, withinterment at Golden Wreath Cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / February 19, 2000 BOSSIER GONZALES - Henry Adam Bossier, 84, a native and resident of Gramercy, died Feb.13. He was the husband of the late Gertrude Berthelot Bossier and thefather of Mary Savois and Paul Bossier. He was also the son of the late Paul and Mary Bossier and the brother of the late Herbert, Joseph, Walter and Clifford Bossier, Eva B. Doherty and Lillian BGoudeau. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Feb. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church inGramercy with entombment at St. Joseph Mausoleum. BYRD NORCO - Monroe Lynox "Len" Byrd, 78, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., andresident of Destrehan for 42 years, died Feb. 14. He was the husband ofIsobel May Byrd and father of Jane Southey and Ronald, Mark and Paul Byrd. He was also the son of the late Percy and Sally Byrd and brother of Edith Pope, Helen Reeves and Roy Byrd. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Memorial services were held Feb. 18 in the chapel of H.C. Alexander FuneralHome, Norco. DUMAS BATON ROUGE - Junius "Boo Yamus" Dumas, 51, native and resident of Vacherie, died Feb. 12. He was the son of Evelina Dumas and the brother ofFloyd Dumas. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Greater First Baptist Church in Vacheriewith interment in the church cemetery. DUMAS VACHERIE - Mary "Too Soon" Jones Dumas, 94, native and resident of Vacherie, died Feb. 14. She was also the mother of Louise Costly, TheresaAlexander, Dorothy Lewis, Ruth Favorite, Grace Nailor, Rose Harris, James Dumas and the late Cecile Rapp. She was the daughter of Avelia Ash Jones and Frank Jones. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren and other nieces and nephews. Services are today at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. FOREST LAPLACE - George W. Forest, 91, a native of Plaquemines Parish andresident of LaPlace for 56 years, died Feb. 14. He was the husband of CarrieForest and father of Edward Bell, Kenneth Brown and Carol, Jacqueline, Thomas, Raymond, Dewey and D'Artagnan Forest. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Providence Cemetery, LaPlace. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. LIONS METAIRIE - Bennie Alva Lions Sr., 99, a native of Reserve and resident ofMetairie for 30 years, died Feb. 13. He was the husband by first marriage ofCarlota Struber Lions and by second marriage of Alvera Wagner Lions and father of Julia Brunner and Bennie Lions Jr. He was also the son of the late Balthazar A. and Louise Bodin Lions, step-sonof the late Julie Templet Lions and brother of Julia Baron, Agnes Brown and the late Moxie Lions. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held Feb. 17 in the chapel of Lake Lawn Funeral Home,Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. McCANN NEW ORLEANS - Iris Coffey McCann, 78, a native of Des Allemands and resident of New Orleans for 70 years, died Feb. 13. She was the mother ofSabra, Byron and Olus McCann. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Law Street Missionary Baptist Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Restlawn Cemetery. Visitation starts 9 a.m. THERIOT KENNER - Alfred E. "Al" Theriot, 29, a native of New Orleans, past residentof Luling and resident of Kenner for five years, died Feb. 13. He was thehusband of Amanda Ethridge Theriot and father of Blake Theriot. He was also the son of Alfred Theriot Jr., step-son of Peggy Theriot andbrother of Margaret Regan and John and Shade Theriot. Services were held Feb. 16 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose. WASHINGTON BATON ROUGE - Dianne Denise Washington, 46, a native and resident of Gramercy died Feb. 14. She was the mother of Chad Lee and the late BrentLee. She is also the daughter of the late George Washington Sr. and LouveniaButler Washington and sister of Ester Mae Johnson, Audrey Wallace and Kenny, Ralph, Alvin and the late Larry Washington. She is survived by two grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are today at noon at the New Zion Baptist Church in Gramercy with interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation at the church starts at 10a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 1, 2000 BERTHELOT MARRERO - Mathilda Zeringue Berthelot, 92, a native of St. James Parish andresident of Waggaman, died Feb. 25. She was the wife of the late WilfredAndrew Berthelot Jr. and mother of Mabel Hernandez and William Berthelot.She was also the daughter of the late Alfred and Athanasie Troxclair Zeringue and sister of Lydie Champagne, Ella Whitney, Annette and Henry Zeringue and the late Amelia Whitney, Thelma Vicknair and Lucy and John Zeringue. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 28 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Marrero,with interment at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery, Waggaman. BROU HAHNVILLE - Edward Douglas "Ned" Brou, a native of St. Charles Parish andresident of Denver, Colo., died Feb. 25. He was the husband of Irma Vial Brouand father of Melissa Weill and Julie, Amanda, Edward Jr., Christopher,Robert and Derek Brou. He was also the son of the late Felicien and Helene Fontain Brou and brother of Sister Marguerite Brou, Sister Jane Frances Brou, Cecile Mongrue, Jeanne Caillet, Francis Brou and the late Marie LaDow and Maurice Brou. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 29 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary CatholicChurch, Hahnville. PAYNE LAPLACE - Julius A. Payne, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident ofLaPlace for 16 years, died Feb. 25. He was the husband of Garnet "B" Payne,father of Sara Messer, Timmie Jackson and John and Hunter Payne and step- father of Peggy Jones, Josette Malain and Michael and Todd Bourgeois. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He waspreceded in death by one grandchild. Services were held Feb. 28 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. SWANSON KENNER - Althea Madere Swanson, 56, a native of Reserve and resident of Slidell for two years, died Feb. 24. She was the mother of Vincent andThomas Swanson. She was also the daughter of Berrenise Vicknair Madere and the late Lester Madere and sister of Jo Ann Hainey and Lester, Ralph and the late Jackie Madere. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 28 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. TAYLOR RIVER RIDGE - Johnny Taylor, 51, a native of Gramercy and resident of Kenner for 15 years, died Feb. 21. He was the husband of Patricia Carter,father of Demerick and Emmanuell Carter and step-father of Oranetta Chaney, Vanessa James and John, Alvin, Delan and Chico Carter. He was also the son of Albertha Taylor and the late Arthur Taylor and brother of Joann Perrilloux and Cheryl, Ronald, Lionel, Stanley, Curtis and Arthur Taylor Jr. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was a graduate of Cypress Grove High School in Lutcher and former president of Men of Distinction Social and Pleasure Club. Services were held Feb. 28 in the chapel of Richardson Funeral Home, RiverRidge, with interment at Golden Wreath Cemetery, Lutcher. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 8, 2000 MORAN GRAMERCY - Wilmon J. Moran, 77, a native of Brittany and resident ofGramercy, died March 3. He was the husband of Delores Lee Moran andfather of Deborah Faucheux and Wayne Moran. He was also the son of the late Dewey and Rosa Keller Moran and brother of Rosa Mae Alleman, Winnie Blank, Dewey Moran and the late Wilford Moran. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He waspreceded in death by one grandchild. He was a Colonial Sugars retiree with 27 years of service. Services were held March 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, with interment at Lake Cemetery. NABAK LAPLACE - Frederick L. Nabak, 68, a native of Milwaukee and resident ofLaPlace for 40 years, died March 2. He was the husband of Charlene R.Nabak, father of Denise Kemp, Deborah Rydberg, Juie Wolslager and Michael Nabak and step-father of Rebecca Clark and Benjamin Reyes. He was also the son of the late Herman and Frances Bednar Nabak and brother of Marion Beyer, Mildred Pagel, Herman Nabak and the late Lillian Baumann, Dorothy Hernigle and Leonard and George Nabak. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services were held March 6 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. PITRE HAHNVILLE - Robert John "Bobby" Pitre Sr., 66, a native of Mathews andresident of Killona for 40 years, died March 3. He was the husband of VivianVicknair Pitre and father of Robin Rogers, Bruce Pitre and the late Robert Pitre Jr. He was also the son of the late Clarence and Ismae Savoie Pitre and brother of Gertrude Bourgeois, Florence Eschette, Emma Touro, Marion Chaisson, Donald Pitre and the late Genevieve Broussard, Anna Mae Breaux and Marie, Floyd, Hudson, Gerald and Leslie Pitre. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was a bus driver for 40 years and owner of Pitre's Grocery. Services were held March 6 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, with interment at the church cemetery, Taft. SEATS LUTCHER - James Thomas "Pops" Seats, 77, a native of St. Charles, Ky., andresident of Gramercy for 19 years, died March 3. He was the husband ofJoyce "Theresa" Guillot Seats, father of Christie Wright, Dee Spicer and Jerry and Dale Seats and step-father of Rose Millet, Dinah Woertz and Terry, Paul, Ricky, Stanley, Isaac and Mark Lambert. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren. Services were held March 6 in the chapel of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home,Lutcher, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 13, 2000 CANTIN NEW ORLEANS - Al Joseph Cantin Jr., 48, a native of New Orleans andresident of LaPlace for 20 years, died March 6. He was the fianc‚ of TammyJimenez. He was also the son of Al Sr. and Dorothy Randazzo Cantin and brother ofPatricia Phillips and Daniel Vogt. Services were held March 10 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, with interment at Lakelawn Mausoleum. DANTIN LULING - Archie A. Dantin, 75, a native of Franklin and resident of Luling for26 years, died March 7. He was the husband of Ruth P. Dantin and father ofCaroline Madere and Thadeus, Marshall and John Dantin. He was also the brother of Vera Lonegrass and Lillie Dantin. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Memorial services were Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, with interment at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin. DICKEY RIVER RIDGE - Ernest "Bubba" Dickey, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of New Sarpy, died March 5. He was the husband of Johnnie "Deanie"Dickey, father of Debra Gross and foster father of Marion Franklin. He was also the brother of Shirley Johnson, Grace Johnson and the late Norris White. He is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in the chapel of Richardson Funeral Home, River Ridge, with interment at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. GAUDET LUTCHER - Hazel Gaudet, 94, a native and resident of Paulina, died March 8. She was the daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Corinne Laiche Gaudet andsister of Corinne Burke and the late Laurence Laurent, Eunice De Armond, Cecile Veron and Prentiss, Phyllis, Neil, Fleurange and Paul Gaudet Jr. Services were held March 10 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel, Lutcher, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. GRABERT HARVEY - Adeline Hebert Grabert, 90, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Harvey, died March 3. She was the wife of the late Camille BernardGrabert and mother of Dolores Mulhearn and Myra Isemann. She was also thefoster mother of the late Philip "Pee Wee" Hebert. She was also the daughter of the late Serville and Amanda Cortez Hebert and sister of Anita Kennedy, Elise Boudreaux, Philip Hebert and the late Victor Lepine, Victorine Gauthreaux, Rita DeRoche and Ludwig, Claude and Norman Hebert. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held March 10 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park. GRANIER KRAEMER - Katherine "Kathy" Candies Granier, 55, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Thibodaux, died March 6. She was the wife of Rudy Garnierand mother of Carla Cortez, Rachael Guessfeild, Wayne and Duane Granier. She was also the daughter of the late Prudent "Bull" and Ella Dufrene Candies and sister of Karen "Cooney" Simmons and Jerry, Calvin, Lonnie and Marty Candies. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held March 9 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Kraemer, withinterment at the church cemetery. JARROW EDGARD - Gwendolyn "Bay-Bay" Bovie Jarrow, 58, a native and resident of Edgard, died March 4. She was the wife of Nova Jarrow and mother of JavonBrown and Andre and Kenneth Jarrow. She was also the daughter of the late Ernest and Eula Bovie and sister of Lorraine Bartholomew, Glennard Joseph, Joyce, Joseph and Clarence Bovie and the late Elser, Walter, Ernest Jr. and Alton Bovie.She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were held March 10 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard,with interment at the church cemetery. MADERE NORCO - Rita Brady Madere, 78, a native of Hester and resident of Montz, died March 6. She was the wife of the late Clement Madere Jr., and mother ofMarilyn Brady, Jane Roussel, Gail Clement and Elsie, Neil, Bryan, Keith and Michael Madere. She was also the sister of Melda Petit, Antoinette Kling, Edvige LeBlanc, Marie Poche, Antoine Brady and the late Lillian Weber and Albert, Eddie and Eugene Brady. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 9 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. MICHEL LUTCHER - Gertrude Hidalgo Michel, 77, a native of Gramercy and resident of Harvey for 50 years, died March 5. She was the wife of Raymond Michel andmother of Meredith Savoie. She was also the sister of Delores Ramagoso, Anna Mae "Lucky" Sibley, Caffery and Harris Hidalgo and the late Laure Mae Guidry and Gertis Torres. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held March 9 at Our Lady of Prompt Succo Chapel, Lutcher, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. SMITH RESERVE - Melva "Tee" Gray Smith, 60, a native and resident of Reserve, died March 4. She was the wife of the late Edward Smith.She was also the daughter of Adlene Lewis and sister of the late Betty Jane Gray. Services were held March 9 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Reserve, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. TORRES GRAMERCY - Netter Peter Torres, 83, a resident of Gramercy, died March 5. He was the husband of the late Yvonne Haydel Torres and father of Eileen Mayers and Maureen Torres-Aucoin. He was also the companion of LoisGeorge. He was also the son of the late James and Josephine Simon Torres and brother of Hortense Torres and the late Ferdinand, Ernest, Edmond and Eddie Torres. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was the past owner of Torres Furniture and Appliance Store and had been chief deputy of the Gramercy Police Department. He also served as aveterans services officer for St. James Parish.Services were held March 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Paulina. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 15, 2000 ABATE KENNER Joseph S. Abate, 84, a native of Boutte and resident of St. Rosefor 82 years, died March 10. He was the husband of Beatrice Weber Abateand father of Rose Mary Duhe, Sheila Marino and the late Joseph Abate Jr. He was also the son of the late Peter and Rosa Digirolamo Abate and brother of Nora Lemoine, Mary Desimone, Sam and Peter Abate and the late Vincent, Nick and Phillip Abate. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 13 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Kenner, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery,Destrehan. BOYER RACELAND Claude Joseph Boyer, 68, a native of Paradis and resident of Boutte, died March 12. He was the son of the late Oliver Sr. and ThomasineDufrene Boyer and brother of Dorothy Benoit, Oliver Boyer Jr. and the lateAgnes Legendre, Mary Durham and Wilfred Boyer. Services were held March 14 in the chapel of Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, with interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland. BROWN HAMMOND Festus Jerald Brown, 75, a native of Loranger and resident of St. Rose, died March 5. He was the former husband of Victoria Martinez andfather of Peggy Barbier and Mary, Warren and Richard Brown. He was also the son of the late Festus and Mary Boudreaux Brown and brother of Florence, Wallace, Donald and the late Huey Brown. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held March 14 in the chapel of Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, with interment at Husser Catholic Church Cemetery, Husser. BUTLER PARADIS Rachel Stewart Butler, 94, a native of Gheens and resident of Paradis for 48 years, died March 5. She was the mother of Irma White.She was also the sister of Joseph Anderson Sr. She is also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held March 11 at First Baptist Church, Paradis, with interment at the church cemetery. CESSAC LAPLACE Karl D. Cessac, 63, a native of Texas and resident of LaPlace,died March 11. He was the father of Danny, Davey and Anita Cessac.He was also the son of Bethel Myers and the late Dupree Cessac and brother of Freddy and Dwayne Cessac. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, withinterment at Ester Cemetery, Ester. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. DICKEY KENNER Ernest "Bubba" "Junkman" Dickey, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of New Sarpy for 33 years, died March 12. He was the husbandof Johnnie "Deanie" Dickey, father of Debra Gross and foster-father of Marion Franklin. He was also the brother of Shirley and Grace Johnson. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held March 11 in the chapel of Richardson Funeral Home, Kenner, with interment at Providence Memorial Park. OUBRE VACHERIE Sidney Peter Oubre, 50, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 9. He was the father of Hope Becnel.He was also the son of Grace Oubre and the late Edwin Oubre and brother of Jo Anne Bourgeois, Wanda Bellow, Laurie Granier and Eric and Nathan Oubre. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held March 13 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, with interment at the church cemetery. POPULUS VACHERIE Hamilton "Chine" Populus, 81, a native and resident of Wallace, died March 10. He was the husband of Grace Alexis Populus andfather of Gloria Keller, Harriett Banner and the late Verdell Populus. He was also the son of the late Victor and Cordelia Brown Populus and brother of Rose Bastian, Lydia Bastian, Marjorie Oubre, Daniel Populus and the late Nola Francis, Margaret Goraspe and Anthony and Haywood Populus. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie,with interment at the church mausoleum. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. SIMON LAPLACE Henrietta Dennis Simon, 80, a native of St. James Parish andresident of Reserve, died March 9. She was the wife of the late LawrenceSimon Sr. and mother of Lawrence Jr. and Curtis Simon Sr. and the lateEula Mae Hodges and Eulis Sr. and Clarence Simon Sr.She was also the daughter of the late Rev. James Sr. and Charlotte Dennis and sister of Alice Brown, Cora Lee Mitchell, Charlotte Celestine, Janie Campbell, Sarah Randle, Shirley and James Dennis Jr. and the late GladyJarrow and Christopher and Irvin Dennis. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 14 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Providence Cemetery, LaPlace. STEWART DONALDSONVILLE Jimmy Walsh Stewart, 55, a native and resident of St. James, died March 11. He was the son of the late Walsh and Doretha ColarStewart. He was also the brother of Elouise Garrison, Alice Louis, Dora Stewart, Dorothy and Eula Green, Robert, Cleveland and Noman Stewart and the late Percy Dixon and Joyce, Alfred and Melvin Stewart. Services were held March 14 at Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville with interment at Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 19, 2000 BAILEY LAPLACE - Ethel Harris Bailey, 81, a native of Montz and resident of Norco, died March 15. She was the wife of the late Peter Bailey.She was also the daughter of the late Lilly Fenroy and Willie Harris and the sister of Evelyn Carter, Edna Williams and the late Earl Smith, Alexander Smikth Sr. and the late Willie Harris.Services are today at 11 a.m. at the Greater Good Hope Baptist Church,Norco, with interment at Montz Memorial Cemetery, Montz. Visitation beginsat 10 a.m. BENN CONVENT - Robert Benn Sr., 86, a native and resident of Convent, died March11. He was the husband of Irene Stewart Benn and father of Robert Benn Jr.He was also the son of the late Oliver Sr. and Mary Carter Benn and brotherof Irma Johnson and the late Andrew and Oliver Benn Jr. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 16 at St. James Methodist Church, Convent, withinterment at the church cemetery. CHAMPAGNE EDGARD - Felton "Champ" Champagne, 34, a native and resident of Edgard, died March 13. He was the husband by first marriage of Constance MollChampagne and by second marriage of Mary Edwards Champagne. He was also the father of Qiana and Brianna Champagne and step-father of Jeanette Lumar and Tashika and Shamica Edwards. He was also the son of Joyce Champagne and the late Felton Champagne Sr. and the brother of Tanzer Lorio, Nedra Harper, Renee Jones, Theron Simon and Dawn Champagne. Services were held March 17 at the St. John the Baptist Church, Edgard, withinterment at the church cemetery. COOPER LAPLACE - Lawrence "Larry" Cooper, 52, a native of Gramercy and resident of LaPlace for the past 15 years, died March 13. He was the husband ofJenny Lirette Cooper and the father of Daron and Dominic Cooper, Raynell Turner and the late Lawrence Jackson. He was also the son of Eula Myles Cooper and the late Lloyd Cooper. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church,Reserve, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, LaPlace.Visitation begins at 9 a.m. FALGOUST DESTREHAN - Louis H. Falgoust, 98, a native of Vacherie and resident ofNorco, died March 14. He was the husband of the late Agatha Weber Falgoustand father of Lois Morici, Doris Bertucci, Audrey Naquin and David, Robert, George and the late Louis and James Falgoust. He was also the son of the late Louis H. and Sophie Amedee Falgoust andbrother of Anne Hymel, Edith Hepler, John Falgoust and the late Stanley and Willis Falgoust. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Services were held March 16 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. GEORGE LAPLACE - Gail Conlee George, 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace for 28 years, died March 13. She was the wife of Wayne George, mother of Cindy Gillies, Joey Scontrino III, Joy Scontrino and Chandra Fisher and step-mother of Kendra Toney, Cheryl Ricca and Bonnie Hempstad. She was also the daughter of the late Bonalee and Rachel Conlee and sister of Bonalee Conlee. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was a member of the St. John the Baptist Parish Zoning Board.Services were held March 16 at First Baptist Church, LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. LEBLANC PAULINA - Irene M. LeBlanc, 80, native and resident of Paulina, died March15. She was the wife of Augustin "Shy-U" LeBlanc and mother of JaniceSchexnayder and the late Lynn LeBlanc. She was also the daughter of Edward and Annette Martin and the sister of Micole Martin, Ethel LeBlanc, Hilda Waguespack, Enola Duplessis, Edna Melancon, Lucille Babin and the late Nicole Martin and Ethel LeBlanc. She is survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel, Lutcherwith entombment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. MELANCON GONZALES - Margaret Bahm Melancon, 81, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Gonzales, died March 15. She was the mother of Dolores Acosta, NellaSherman and Norman, Shelton and the late Larry and Don Melancon. She was also the daughter of the late Porter Bahm and Levada Everette Babin and the sister of Evelyn Jackson. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She waspreceded in death by one grandchild. Services were held on March 17 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant,with interment at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. MOORE GARYVILLE - Cynthia Williams Moore, 40, a native and resident of Garyville, died March 14. She was the mother of Laykette and Samantha Moore andLarry Williams. She was also the daughter of Glendora Warren and Johnny Miliken and the stepdaughter of Lawrence Hensley. She is the sister of Amelia Keller andAlexis and Jonathan Miliken. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at the True Light Baptist Church, Garyville,with interment at Zion Traveler's Cemetery, Reserve. ROUSSEL VACHERIE - Rita G. Roussel, 71, a native of Wallace, former resident of NewOrleans and resident of Vacherie for 10 years, died March 14. She was thewife of Clifton Roussel and mother of Patricia Stroud, Annette Parker and Allen, Wayne and Clifton Roussel Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Kliebert and Pauline Laurent Guidry and sister of Lilly Rose Mercier, Joyce Armstrong, Pearl Folse and Daniel, Kirby, Kliebert Jr. and the late Leon Guidry.She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held March 16 at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. SIMMONS GONZALES - Bertha Mae Simmons, 53, a native and resident of Convent, died March 13. She was the mother of Amanda Domino, Lina Tureaud, SharonWilliams, Peter and Andrew LeBlanc, Bobby Simmons and the late Buster LeBlanc Sr. She was also the daughter of the late Frank and Dannie Lee Simmons. She is survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-granchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at the Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent,with interment at the Hopeful Cemetery, Hilleryville. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 22, 2000 CONTREARY METAIRIE - June Marie Songy Contreary, 69, a native of Reserve and a resident of Metairie, died March 16. She was the wife of Harold J.Contreary and the mother of Dr. Kevin Contreary, Keith and Kerry Contrearyand Kathleen Soileau. She was the daughter of the late Raphael Nemour Songy Sr. and NylefterPhilomene Gregoire Songy and the sister of Raphael Jr., Milton, Neil, Jamesand Lance Songy, Patricia Cheek, Rhoda Theard, Miram Keating and Margaret Taix. She is survived by five grandchildren. Services were held March 21 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home with interment at Lake Lawn Park. DUFRENE PARADIS - Ronnie Ann Cancienne Dufrene, 59, a native and resident of Paradis, died March 19. She was the wife of Donald Dufrene Sr. and motherof Donald Dufrene Jr., Donna Guice, Eva Comaradelle and Lori Insley.She was also the daughter of Josephine and Willie Cancienne and sister of Charles Cancienne and Brenda Naquin. She is survived by 10 grandchildren. Services were held March 21 at St. John the Baptist Church, Paradis, withinterment at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands. DUHON LUTCHER - Cole J. Duhon, 6 months, died March 17. He was the son of Lloyd"Charlie" and Gidget Meyer Duhon and brother of Chelsea, Drake and Taylor Duhon. He was also the grandson of Raymond and June Laiche and Marilyn Duhon and the great-grandson of Elodee Duhon and Margie Roussel. Services were held March 20 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel, Lutcher, with entombment in St. Joseph Mausoleum. MITCHELL BATON ROUGE - Marie Barbara Mitchell, 58, a native and resident of St. James Parish, died March 18. She was the wife of John Mitchell andmother of Roxanne Darensburg and Stacie Mitchell. She was also the daughter of the late Willie and Maude Lemieux and the sister of Doris, Donald, Willie Jr. and Ronald Lemieux.She is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church withentombment in the church mausoleum. ROUSSEL LUTCHER - Dean Edgar Roussel, 48, a native and resident of Lutcher, died March 14. He was the husband of Ester Dunn Roussel.He was also the son of Edgard Jr. and Melanie Roussel and the brother ofStephany Bourgeois, Melissa Manning and Dawn Roussel. Services were held March 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, with interment at St. Joseph Mausoluem. SCHEXNAYDRE ST. ROSE - Eve Louise Landry Schexnaydre, 62, a native and resident of St.Rose, died died March 16. She was the wife of the late ThaddeusSchexnaydre and mother of Denise Dupre and James Schexnaydre. She was also the daughter of the late Venon and Anne Landry and the sister of Shirley Cambre and the late Thomas Landry. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held March 18 at the First Baptist Church, Luling, with a private interment. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 25, 2000 BLAIR LULING - Michael David Blair, 53, native of Jenkins, Ky., and resident of Lulingfor many years, died March 21. He was the husband of Janis Blair and thefather of Amanda Blair. He was also the brother of Charleen Schaffner, Mary Lynn Moore Frank and Charles, Devin, Patrick and Chris Blair. Services were held March 24 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, with interment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. BURRELL HAHNVILLE - Ida Joseph Dee Burrell, 95, a native and resident of Hahnville, died March 21. She was the wife by first marriage of the late David Dee andby second marriage of the late Dennis Burrell. She was mother of Joseph DeeSr., Theresa Burrell, Helen Vinnett and the late Melvin Burrell Sr.She was also the daughter of the late Tousine Pierre and Emile S. Joseph Sr.and sister of Eliska Toups, Aniece and Emile Joseph, Ernestine Smith, Albert Joseph and Angelina Johnson. She is survived by seven grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Services were held March 24 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, with entombment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft. CEMERE DALLAS - Ione Wood Caro Cemere, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Dallas, died March 18. She was the wife by first marriage of the lateRonald Caro and by second marriage of the late Nathan Cemer and mother of Ronald and Russel Caro. She was also the sister of Katherine Vincent, Ann Magee and Martha Matthews. She is also survived by three grandchildren and was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were held March 23 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. FOBB NEW ORLEANS - Mertha Mashia Fobb, 50, a native and resident of New Sarpy, died March 20. She was the wife of Hebert Fobb Jr. and the mother ofTamara Tanish and Tawanna Fobb. She was also the daughter of Maomi Howard Moore and the late Adam Mashia and sister of John Morre Jr. and the late William Moor and David White. She isalso survived by one granddaughter. Services are today at 11 a.m. at House of Prayer Baptist Church, NewSarpy, with interment at New Sarpy Cemetery. GRIFFIN RESERVE - Beatrice Leona Florian Griffin, 86, a native of Reserve and resident of Los Angeles for the past three years, died on March 19. She wasthe wife of of the late John C. Griffin and mother of Rosemary Green.She was also the sister of the late Rev. Jack Florian and Frank Sr., Victoria,Mary Frances, Moretta, Alfornce, Mary Ida and Ezekiel Florian and Catherine Eugene. She is also survived by two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Reserve,with interment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Reserve. JACOB LAPLACE - Robert "Ba-But" Jacob, 78, a native and resident of LaPlace, died March 21. He was the husband of Shirley Haydel Jacob and father of BobbieKeating, Cynthia Madere and Robert "Butch" Jacob. He was also the son of the Late Nelson and Camille Jacob and brother of Ludger Jacob and the late Henry "Diddy" Jacob. He is survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held March 24 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. OUBRE GARYVILLE - Rene A. Oubre, 95, a native of Gramercy and resident ofGaryville for the past 70 years, died March 21. He was the husband of LeonaOubre and father of Earl, Rodney, Warren and Rene Oubre III, Doris Jacob, Nelwyn LeBoeuf, Lois Falgoust and Carolyn Cashio. He was also the son of the late Rene and Odile Oubre and brother of Pierre, Richard, Hubert and Claude Oubre, Melba Cambre and Armentine Klibert. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held March 23 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. ROUSSELLE EDGARD - Lory J. "E.J." Rousselle, 63, a native of Taft and resident ofEdgard, died March 15. He was the husband of Shirley Rousselle and father ofBelinda Price and the late Lory Rousselle. He was also the son of the late Augusta Rousselle and Evelina Harris and brother of Frances Chester, Perkin and Lloyd Harris, Octavia Green and the late Ernestine Hall, Gustavia Green, Shirley Dixon, Augusta Rousselle Jr. andElsie Edwards. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held March 24 at New Jeruselum Baptist Church, Edgard. TREGRE HOUMA - Lucy Marie Tregre, 63, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 23. She was the mother of Sara Kraemer.She was also the sister of Herbert, Benoit, Alfred, Edwin, Lee, Kraemer and Robert Trege, Earline and Sally Dufrene and the late Guy Tregre. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Victory Assembly of God, Vacherie, withinterment at Our Lady of Peace, Vacherie. WEBER RESERVE - Harold J. Weber Sr., 78, a native and resident of Reserve, diedMarch 21. He was the husband of Theresa A. Weber and father of Harold Jr.and Theresa Keating. He was also the son of the late Lionel and Martine Weber and brother of Leona Kosztolanyi. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are March 27 at 1 p.m. at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation is from 5-10 p.m.Sunday and begins at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Obituaries L'Observateur / March 29, 2000 BLANK KENNER Mary Ann Hebert Kirby Blank, 65, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Gramercy for many years, died March 25. She was the wife ofthe late Glynn "Teeboy" Blank and the mother of Gayle Arceneaux and Michael, Dale and Bradley Blank. She was also the daughter of Eula Hebert Bourque and the late Percy Hebert and the sister of Clara Louque, Brenda Farrar and the late and Earl, Paul, Stanley, Donald and Ronald Bourque. She is also survived by five granchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held March 28 at Harry McKneely and Son, Ponchatoula with interment in Wetmore Cemetery. DESSELLE LAPLACE Albert "Capp" Desselle Jr., 86, a native of Marksville and lifelongresident of Garyville, died March 23. He was the husband of of Marie O.Desselle and father of Albert and Percy Desselle. He was also the son of the late Albert Sr. and Rosie Desselle and brother ofthe late Lille McGlory and Jules, Alfred, Jacob and Clara Desselle. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granchild. Services were held March 28 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery. LEWIS EDGARD Mary Jane Lewis, 52, a native and resident of Edgard, died March 26. She was the mother of the Rev. Malcolm Lewis.She was also the daughter of Junius and Thelma Lewis and the sister of Betty Jackson, Janice Johnson, Amelia Swilley, Audrey Howard, Allen, Lionel, Sheryl Lewis and the late Cory Grows and Peter and Harold Lewis. Services are today at 11 a.m. at the Second African Baptist Church, Edgardwith interment at Young Cemetery, Edgard. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. MELANCON DES ALLEMANDS Bernardine St. Amant Melancon, 73, a native and residentof Des Allemands, died March 24. She was the wife of the late Desire "Black"Melancon and mother of Robert, Stephen and Lonnie Gervais and Jill Blanchard. She was also the stepmother of Jerry Melancon and Janet Folse.She was also the daughter of the late Francious and Catherine Trauth St. Amant and sister of Norman St. Amant, Nettie Multer, Vera Neil and the lateFrank Ignatious, Jesse, Alton, Van, Nolan, Gerald and Marvin St. Amant, EliseCocke and Iona Cantrelle. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-granchildren. Services were held March 27 at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands. WEBER RESERVE Harold J. Weber Sr., 77, a native and resident of Reserve, diedMarch 21. He was the husband of Theresa A. Weber and father of HaroldWeber Jr. and Theresa Keating.He was the son of the late Lionel and Martine Weber and brother of Leona Kosztolanyi. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held March 27 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, Reserve, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Obituarities L'Observateur / April 5, 2000 AUBERT CONVENT - Laurence Schexnaydre "Une" Aubert, 86, native of Smoke Bend and resident of Convent, died April 3. She was the husbnad of Laurent "Rip"Aubert and the mother of Sonjie Haydel. She was also the daughter of the late Albert and Cesaire Schexnaydre and sister to Cecile Waguespack, Alda Louviere and the late Mathilda Waguespack and Dennis Schexnaydre. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Convent,with entombment at St. Michael's Mausoleum, Convent. Visitation begins at 9a.m. CHOUINARD NEW SARPY - Patricia Volpi Chouinard, 46, a lifelong resident of New Sarpy, died March 30. She was the wife of Alphonse Chouinard and mother ofTimothy and Alan Volpi. She was also the daughter of Mamie Volpi and sister of Eddie and Leslie Volpi, Carolyn Neeb, Patsy Haney and Ilene Hoffman. She is survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, St. Rose, with aprivate burial. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. COLLINS LAPLACE - Ralph "Rip" E. Collins, 69, native of Missouri and resident ofLaPlace for the past 29 years, died March 30. He was the husband of ChrisCollins and stepfather of Carl Jr., Warren and Travis Baker, BryantStrickland and Tony, Randy and Kevin Johnson. He was also the brother of Kathreen Winger and Robert Collins. He is survived by two grandchildren. Services were held April 3 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, Laplace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. DEVARE LUTCHER - David "Fun" Devare, 58, native of Hester and resident of Lutcher, died April 1. He was the husband of Theresa Devare.He was also the son of Beatrice Devare and the late Rayfield Devare Sr. andbrother of Lillie Mae Russell, Beatrice Fluence, Alma Brown and Elouise, Ida Mae, Joyce, Rayfield Jr., Dave and the late Evelyn Devare.Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Paulina, withinterment at Antioch Cemetery, Paulina. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. EVERETT NEW ORLEANS - Doris Waguespack Everett, 83, native of St. John Parish andresident of New Orleans, died April 1. She was the wife of the late John P.Everett and mother of John P. Everett Jr., Lynn Delahaye and MaureenNesser. She was the daughter of the late Edmee and Stanislaus Waguespack and sister of Stan Waguespack Jr., Mildred Hymel, Gladys Sulm, Eunice Gramier,Marjorie Schmidt and the late Harold and Jess Waguespack and Enola McLachlan. She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held on April 3 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Mausoleum, Metairie. FALGOUST VACHERIE - Eddie J. Falgoust, 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, diedMarch 30. He was the father of Francis, Jerry and Raymond Falgoust andMarie Louise Rose. He was also the son of the late Placide and Marie Falgoust and brother of Kathleen Waddell, Annette Gauthreaux, Ina Falgoust and the late Placide Jr.,Lynn and Elmo Falgoust. He was also the half brother to Rodney and the lateTherese Falgoust. He is survived by 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Services were held April 1 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, with interment at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Vacherie. LANDRY NEW ORLEANS - Alfred Landry, 75, a native of St. Rose and a resident of NewOrleans for one year, died April 1. He was the husband of the late ZellaLandry. He was the son of the late Phelmon and Anester Landry and brother of Theresa Lewis and Marion Harris. Services are today at 8 p.m. at Greater King Solomon Baptist Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Providence Memorial Park Thursday at 10 a.m. LEWIS MARRERO - Harold Lewis, 67, native of Vacherie and resident of Marrero, died March 29. He was the husband of Dorothy Lewis and father of Sheryl andGreta Lewis and Debra Foucher. He was also the son of the late Joseph and Irene Lewis and brother of Joseph Jr. and Darryl Lewis, Mary Howard and Rose Tillman.He is survived by three grandchildren. Services were held April 3 at Second Highway Baptist Church, Marrero, with interment at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. MURA DESTREHAN - Robert James Mura, 51, native of New Orleans and resident of Destrehan for the past eight years, died April 1. He was the husband ofSandra Mura and father of Jacqueline Mura and stepfather of Robert Harold, Darren Clayton, Shawn Frederick Ward and Dana Lefort. He was also the brother of Daryl Mura. He is survived by six grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Leitz-Egan Funeral Homes, Metairie, withinterment at Greenwood Cemetery, Metairie. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. ROCHELLE DESTREHAN - Leonora Riedel Rochelle, 85, native of New Orleans and resident of Destrehan for the past 50 years, died April 3. She was the wife of WilliamB. Rochelle and mother of Ann Montgomery and Gary Rochelle.She was also the daughter of the late Leonora and Herman Riedel and sister of the late Elsa Riedel. She is survived by four grandchildren. Services were held April 4 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Destrehan, withinterment in St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan. TARULLO NORC0 - Frank A. Tarullo, 78, native of Newark, N.J. and resident of Norcofor the past 55 years, died April 2. He was the husband of Adelaide Tarulloand father of Frankie, Jules, Fredrick and the late Darryl Tarullo and stepfather of Sharon Mahan, Cathy Jouty, Kevin and Kirk Saucier, Daina Cambre and the late Trudy St. Amant.He is preceded in death by his mother, father, four sisters and a brother. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held April 4 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco, withinterment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 7, 2000 ADAMS MARRERO - Stephen "BB" Adams Jr., 77, a native of Vacherie and a residentof Marrero, died April 5. He was the husband of Lena Adams, father ofDianne Stevens and stepfather of Juanita Beco and Norris Perkins. He was also the son of the late Stephen Sr. and Noelia Florent Adams andbrother of Agnelia Dumas and Wilfred, Gladys, Dorothy, Mary, Virginia, Melvina and the late Clifton, Harold and Alfred Adams. He is also survived by four grandchildren Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. GROWS EDGARD - Brice Anthony Grows, 22, a native and resident of Edgard, died April 2. He was the father of Larenz N. Pierre and Brionna M. Lumar.He was also the son of Francis Williams and Clarence Gordon and brother of Troy Grows and Tevince Gordon Services are today at 11 a.m. at the Second African Baptist Church, Edgard,with interment at Young Cemetery, Edgard. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. ROUSSEL GRAMERCY - Roland P. "Shawee" Roussel, 75, a native of Paulina and aresident of Gramercy, died April 4. He was the husband of Rosemary Rousseland father of Wanda Lambert and Ray and Brent Roussel. He was also the son of the late Lucress and Romero Roussel and brother of Gloria Babin, Gladys LeBlanc and Raymond, Leo and the late Ray and Herbert Roussel. He is survived by 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were April 7 at Sacred Heart Church, Gramercy, with entombment at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Gramercy. SANDERS LAPLACE - Joshua George Sanders,15, a native and resident of LaPlace, died April 3. He was the son of Sylvia Sanders and the late Russel G. Sanders andbrother of Timothy Sanders. He was also the grandson of Maude Munoz and the late Paul Munoz. Services are today at 10 a.m. at the New Wine Christian Fellowship Church,LaPlace. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. SCHEXNAYDRE DESTREHAN - Daneil John "Hank" Schexnaydre, 74, a native and resident of Destrehan, died April 3. He was the husband of Yvonne Schexnaydre andfather of Joanne Gauthe, Diane Roussel and Daniel Jr. and DavidSchexnaydre. He was also the son of the late Rock and Olivia Schexnaydre and brother of Herman, Mabel and the late Louis, Andr‚ and Wilfred Schexnaydre and Mildred Webre. He is survived by six grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Services were held April 6 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with entombment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum,Destrehan. STUTTS VACHERIE - Louis Stutts, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 30. He was the uncle of Lawrence Turner and the cousin of Equilla Keller andNezzie Laurent. Services will be April 10 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church,Vacherie, with interment in the church cemetery. THIBODEAUX HAMMOND - Paul Anthony Thibodeaux, 28, a native of LaPlace and resident of Hammond, died April 4. He was the husband of Dawn Thibodeaux andfather of Zachary and Lesley Thibodeaux. He was also the son of Joseph Thibodeaux and Mary Venterella and brother of Kenneth Joseph and Johnathan Trahan. He was also the grandson of LelaThibodeaux and Anthony and Hilda Vinterella. Services were April 6 at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Hammond, with interment at Rose Memorial Mausoleum, Hammond. VIRGA NEW ORLEANS - Mary Pizzolato Virga, 97, a native of St. Rose and residentof New Orleans, died April 4. She was the wife of the late John Virga andmother of Angie Lovecchio, Josephine Dimitri, Geroge Virga and Rosemary Campo. She is preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were April 6 at St. Anthony of Padua Cathollic Church, New Orleans,with interment at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum, Metairie. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 11, 2000 NELSON AMA - Rebie Morris Nelson, 80, native of St. James Parish and resident ofAma, died April 7. She was the wife of of Richard Nelson and mother ofPeggy Baker, Patricia Nelson, Barbara Arthur and Yvonne Paylor. She was also the daughter of the late Felix and Lucille Morris and sister of the late Marie Villavaso. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at the St. James Catholic Church, St. James,with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. ROYAL ST. ROSE - Paul "Paulee" Royal Sr., 72, a native and resident of St. Rose,died April 9. He was the husband of Jane Ricardo Royal and father of PaulRoyal Jr. and Regina Lambert.He was also the son of the late Titus and Florence Royal and brother of Titus Royal Jr., Charles Royal Sr., Thelma Smith, Hattie Deggs, LouellaSlack and the late Joseph Royal. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held April 10 at the Fifth African Baptist Church, St. Rose,with interment at Jefferson Memorial Garden Cemetery, St. Rose. SOULDIER MARRERO - Emma Mary Souldier, 81, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Marrero, died April 6. She was the wife of Hubert Souldier bythird marriage, the late Victor Fouquet Jr. by second marriage and Alvin J.Marse by first marriage. She was also the mother of Sheila Gegenheimerand Vickie Doss and step-mother to Victor J. Fouquet III.She was also the daughter of the later Mary and Joseph Blank and sister of Olympe Blank and the late Joseph, Emile and Mitchell Blank. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held April 10 at Mothe Funeral Home Inc., Harvey, withinterment at Hook and Ladder Cemetery, Harvey. VAMPRAN HOUSTON, Texas - Vincent "Vin" Ralph Vampran, 51, a native of Reserve and resident of Houston, Texas, died April 5. He was the husband of BrendaVampran and father of Ralph Vincent Vampran and Nicole Joseph. He was also the son of the late Anthony and Alma Vampran and brother of Paul, John and Alfred Vampran, Joyce James and Susan Simon. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Churh, Houston, withinterment at Veterans Administration Cemetery, Houston. Visitationbegins at 8 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 14, 2000 DIGGS LUTCHER - Alice Long Diggs, 67, a native and resident of Lutcher, died April 12. She was the wife of Leroy Diggs Sr. and mother of Clara Mae Scott, MaryDiggs, Lois Morgan, Donna Miller, Denise Bowers, Demetra Butler and Leroy Jr. and Michael Diggs.She was also the daughter of the late Samson Long Sr. and Mayola Luke Longand sister of Rosilene Hogan, Doris Steib and Gillard Sr., Alton Sr., Joseph Sr.and the late Samson Long Jr. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Israelite Baptist Church, Lutcher, withinterment at Western Cemetery, Lutcher. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. FRAHM MONTZ - Steven Robert Frahm, 36, native of Woodbury, N.J. and resident ofMontz, died April 11. He was the husband of Bridget Rome Frahm and fatherof Ashlyn Renee Frahm. He was also the son of William "Bill and Margaret Frahm and brother of William and Kenneth Frahm. He is survived by one grandson. Services were April 14 at the chapel of Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula. KELLER NEW ORLEANS - Jeanette Rita Friloux Keller, 73, a native of New Sarpy and a resident of Nine Mile Point for the past 25 years, died April 12. She was thewife of the late Donald R. Keller and mother of Glenn Shugart and Donnie,Wayne and Keith Keller. She was also the daughter of the late Leon P. "Bud" and Delores Friloux andsister of Floyd Friloux Sr. She is survived by nine grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Chrles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with entombment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum. Visitationbegins at 8 a.m. LABAT VACHERIE - Edward B. Labat, 82, native and resident of Vacherie, died April11. He was the husband of Cecile Ocmond Labat and father of Rev. ThomasLabat Sr. He was also the son of the late Louis and Anita Labat and brother of Daisy Falgoust, Aline Folse, Nelson and Edmond Labat, Ella Buquoi and the late Willie Labat and Marie Schexnayder. He was also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Heis preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were April 14 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Vacherie, with entombment at the church mausoleum. LANDREAUX LAPLACE - Roberta Bache Landreaux, 62, native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace for the past 23 years, died April 10. She was the wife of the lateEarl D. Landreaux Sr. and mother of Earl Jr. and Christopher Landreaux.She was the daughter of Robert Bache Sr. and the late Grace Bache andsister of Robert Bache Jr. and Beverly Pizzatola.She is also survived by one grandchild and two step-grandchildren. Services were held April 13 at Millet Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. ROUSSEAU CHALMETTE - Edwin "Dump-Turtle" Rousseau Sr., 88, native of Luling andresident of New Orleans and St. Rose for the past 48 years, died April 6. Hewas the father of Frank and Jerome Benoit, Elmo Carter and Cynthia Rousseau. He was also the brother of Marie Rousseau and Francis Sessoms. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held April 13 at Louisiana Undertaking Co., New Orleans, withinterment at Providence Memorial Park. WILLIAMS THIBODAUX - Keith Anthony Williams, 40, native and resident of Vacherie, died April 7. He was the husband of Mary Favorite Williams and father ofKellie, Ashley and Aaron Williams. He was also the son of Margaret and Junious Williams and brother of Myra Jones and Barry, Glen, Darren and Gerard Williams. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church,Vacherie, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 18, 2000 CLAY ST. ROSE - Labertha Robertson Clay, 58, a native of Norco and a resident ofSt. Rose for the past 41 years, died April 14. She was the wife of JosephClay Sr. and mother of Joseph Clay III, Joseph Clay Jr., Darlene Robert,Melanie Clay and Sheila Willis. She was also the sister of Alfred Robertson, Albertha Bailey and Lucille Richard. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Fifth African Baptist Church, St. Rose, withinterment at Reslawn Park Cemetery, Avondale. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. COOPER LONG BEACH, Miss. - Mercedes Jeanne Abadie Cooper, 79, native of Wallaceand resident of Long Beach, Miss. for the past three years, died April 13. She was the mother of Jack, James, Robert and Daniel Cooper, Janice Jenkins, Theresa Adam, Frances Blondiau and Malanie Alario. She was also the sister of Melvin, Clifford and Erroll Abadie, Lucille Dupepe, Dorthy Louviere, Grace Pitre, Clara Baudoin, Carmen McDonald and Aurora Dickerson. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held April 15 at Mothe Funeral Home, Marrero with interment at Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale. LANIER LULING - Lisa Bordelon Lanier, 37, a native of Metairie and resident of Luling for the past 13 years, died April 17. She was the wife of Jamie W. Lanier andmother of Lindsey Alexis Lanier and Jarin August Lanier. She was also the daughter of Harriett and Malcolm Bordelon. She was also the granddaughter of Orney and Eva Kelly. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, withentombment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. MAURIN LAPLACE - Roland J. "Bolo" Maurin, 73, native and resident of LaPlace, diedApril 16. He was the husband of Gloria Laiche Maurin and father of R.J., Chrisand Caroly Maurin. He was also the son of the late Sidney and Pauline Maurin. He is survived by three grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, LaPlace, withinterment at St. Peter's Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. PRICE BATON ROUGE - Ethel Kemp Price, 69, native of St. Rose and resident ofBaton Rouge, died April 10. She was the wife of the late Oscar Price andmother of Brenda Jones and the late Diane Allen. She was also the sister of Constance "Joyce" K. Evans and Joseph Kemp.She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held April 16 at Greater St. James Baptist Church, BatonRouge, with interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 21, 2000 ANCALE LAPLACE - Harry F. Ancale Jr., 54, native and resident of LaPlace, died April20. He was the husband of Penny Ancale and father of Angele Ancale.He was also the son of Clara Ancale and the late Harry Ancale Sr. andbrother of Melissa Van Horn. Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church,LaPlace, with interment at St. Peter's Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation is from5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Millet Guidry Funeral Home and from 8:30a.m. until services on Monday. DUHE LUTCHER - Dorthy Davis Duhe, 43, a lifelong resident of Lutcher, died April 15. She was the mother of LaShona, Myeshia, Eric and Ozzie Duhe.She was also the sister of Wilbert Davis She is survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Christian Assembly Full Gospel Church,Gonzales, with interment in the church's cemetery. EDWARDS MONTZ - Margaret Allen Ensey Edwards, 69, native of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and resident of Montz for the past 15 years, died April 12. She was themother of Sherry Gandy and Stephen and Guy Edwards Sr. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. MADERE LAPLACE - Claire Montegut Madere, 73, a native and resident of LaPlace, died April 17. She was the wife of the late Williams Madere Jr. and mother ofMichael Madere and the late Jeanne Madere. She was also the sister of Carmen Stein and the late Harold Marcel, Olga Rodrigue and Sidney, James Jr. and Jeanne Montegut.She is also survived by one grandhchild. Services were held April 19 at St. Joan of Arc Church, LaPlace, withinterment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. MCRAY LAPLACE - Louise McCray, 93, a native of Durant, Miss. and resident ofLaPlace for the past four years, died April 15. She was the wife of the lateHenry McCray Jr. She is survived by three grandchildren. Services are today at 1 p.m. at Georgeville United Methodist Church,Goodman, Miss., with interment at the Georgeville Cemetery. MILLET LAPLACE - Etienne P. Millet Sr., 82, resident and native of LaPlace, died April19. He was the husband of the Late Lucille Keller Millet and father of LindaTerrio and E.P. Millet Jr.He was also the son of the late Levy and Veleda Millet and brother of Ethel Weber, Joseph Millet and the late June Millet and Thelma Pizzaloto. He is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 26, 2000 GUMINA NORCO - Felix Samuel Gumina Sr., 55, a native of New Orleans and resident ofNorco, died April 21. He was the husband of July McAnnally Gumina, father ofFelix Jr. and Scott Gumina and stepfather of Malcolm A. Meadows III.He was also the son of the late Salvador and Gladys Gumina and brother of Jane Ann Bergeron. Services were held April 25 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco, with private interment. HOLLIS MABEN, Miss. - Sherrie Lee Hollis, 36, a native of Lutcher and resident ofMaben, Miss., died April 24. She was the mother of Ryan and Rush Perkins. She was also the daughter of Sarah Pearson Awtrey and step-daughter of Jim Awtrey. She was also the sister of David Wayne, Ricky Hollis andChassidy Awtrey. Services will be today at 11 a.m. at Lollars Grove Baptist Church, Mathiston,Miss., with interment in the church cemetery. SCHNYDER LOS ANGELES - Leo "Johnny" Schnyder, 58, a native of Reserve and resident of Los Angeles for the past 40 years, died April 17. He was the husband ofJuliet Schnyder and father of Leo, Derek, Preston, Christopher, Kenyatta and Michael Schnyder. He was also the son of the late Pierre and Edna Schnyder and brother of Allen, Paul, Nicholas, Marjorie, Evangeline, Gregory and Ronald Schnyder. He was also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held April 24 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Reserve, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. SMITH NEW ORLEANS - Elizabeth Tassin Smith, 76, a native of Mt. Airy and residentof New Orleans for the past 70 years, died April 16. She was the mother ofDola A. Jones and the late Calvin Tassin.She was also the daughter of the late Edward Tassin Sr. and ClementineWilson, stepdaughter of the late Eddie Wilson and sister of Edward Tassin Jr.,Eunice Jackson, Marguerite Boutte and Eddiemae Young. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held April 24 at St. John Institutional Missionary BaptistChurch, New Orleans, with interment at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, NewOrleans. WILLIAMS LAPLACE - Kenneth Gerard Williams, 40, a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace for the past year, died April 18. He was the father of JoshuaJones and step-father of Jason Jones. He was also the son of John and Deloris Williams and brother of Gail Collins, Andrienne Dunbar, Glenn Williams and the late Jean Alfred. Services were held April 24 at Oakland Baptist Church, Kenner, with interment at Love and Charity Cemetery, Kenner. Obituaries L'Observateur / April 29, 2000 BERGERON DES ALLEMANDS - Lucien J. "Dale" Bergeron, 73, a native and resident of DesAllemands, died April 26. He was the husband of the late Marguerite Bergeronand father of Roy, Bryan and Stanley Bergeron Sr. and Yolanda Triche.He was also the son of the late Adam and Lizzie Bergeron and brother of Leonise LeBlanc, Claudia Champagne and Josephine Arceneaux. He was preceded in death by brothers Alex, Felix and Percy Bergeron and sisters Enita Monier, Leona Hymel, Clothile Arceneaux and Lucille Zeringue. He is survived by five grandchildren and five great-granchildren and was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were held April 28 at the Mennonite Church, Des Allemands, with interment at the Mennonite Cemetery. CARTER METAIRIE - Redella Treaudo Carter, 98, a native of St. James Parish andresident of New Orleans for the past 70 years, died April 19. She was thesister of Clarence, Wilmer and Joshua Treaudo, Louise Garrison, Alma Dennis and Rose Octave. Services were held April 28 at Marine Missionary Baptist Church, Jefferson Parish, with interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. James Parish. DAVIS HARVEY - Mark Anthony Davis, 30, a native of Killona and resident of Harvey, died April 19. He was the husband of Tamara Davis and father of DiamondDavis. He was the son of Bonita Spencer and the late L.D. Davis and the adopted sonof the late Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Davis. He was also the brother of JeanneRichardson, Debra Coleman and Denise Noel. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Cannon Baptist Church, Killona, withinterment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. FUGATE LAPLACE - Janice A. Fugate, 61, a native of Charlesston, West Va. andresident of LaPlace for the past 15 years, died April 23. She was the motherof Noah, Kimberly and Lisa Marie Fugate. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held April 27 at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, Metairie,with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. HENDERSON BATON ROUGE - Gladys Heltz Henderson, 82, a native of Paulina and resident of Baton Rouge, died April 27. She was the wife of the late Louis V.Henderson and mother of Wanda Hetzel, Gayle Ducote and Wayne and Douglas Henderson. She was also the sister of Eunice May, Grace Roussel, Helen Lambert and Emile, Daniel and Nelson Heltz. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services are today at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Baton Rouge,with interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge. Visitation isfrom 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. JASMIN NEW ORLEANS - Adam Jasmin, 98, a native of Vacherie and resident of New Orleans for 68 years, died April 20. He was the husband of Lydia Jasmin, father of Malcom C. Jasmin and step-father of Oscar Hupolyte.He was the son of the late Ettinne and Corrine Jasmin. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held April 26 at St. Mary of Angels Church, New Orleans, withinterment at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, New Orleans. JESSIE NEW ORLEANS - Duke J. Jessie Sr., 83, a native of Vacherie and resident ofNew Orleans for 70 years, died April 20. He was the husband of LeborahJessie and father of Kenneth, Gerald Sr., Myron Sr., Deidre and the late DukeJessie Jr. He was the son of the late Paul and Lorenza Jessie and the brother of the late Lloyd, Eunice, Aaron Jessie, Vivian Steib, Anita Brice and Maude Bass. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held April 27 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, New Orleans,with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans. POCHE' METAIRIE - Anthony Gayle Poch‚, M.D., 69, a native of Convent and residentof Metairie, died April 27. He was the husband of Bessie Poch‚ and father ofClaire Chachere, Adele Eisenbraun and the late Anthony G. Poch‚ Jr.He was also the son of the late L. Ariste‚ and Lydia Poch‚ and brother ofS.J., Joseph, Leon, James, Neal, Hester, Francis, John and the Rev. LouisPoch‚. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church,Gramercy, with entombment at St. Michael Mausoleum, Convent. Visitation isfrom 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. PRINCE LULING - Charles E. Prince, 63, a native of Little Rock, Ark. and resident ofLuling for the past 31 years, died April 25. He was the husband of SalliePrince and father of Stacie Johnson and Kellie Prince. He was also the son of the late Gladys and Delmar Prince and0 brother of Curtis Prince. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held April 27, at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, Kenner. SAUL THIBODAUX - Irma Saul, 87, native and resident of Vacherie, died April 23. She was the wife of the late Ettienne G. Saul and mother of Mary Dumas SulDumas and Clifton Joseph Saul Sr. She was also the daughter of the late Willie and Mathilda James and sister of Laura Isom, Eloise Wilson and the late Heedly, Wilson and Joseph James, Victoria Lewis and Bernard, Emily and Esperence Dumas. She is survived by 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Services were held April 28 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, with interment in the church cemetery. SCOTT NEW ORLEANS - Roland Howard Scott Jr., 30, a native of New Orleans, formerresident of St. Rose and resident of New Orleans, died April 21. He was theson of Roland Scott Sr. and Linda Scott and brother of Adam and Brice Scottand Vicki Scott-Clark. He is also survived by his grandfather Henry Williams Sr. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church,Kenner, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose. Visitationbegins at 9 a.m. WILLIAMS LULING - Raymond B. Williams, 79, a native of Des Allemands and resident ofLuling, died April 21. He was the husband of Elder Audrey L. Williams andfather of Laurien Coleman, Stephen, Jeraline, Malcolm, Torin Williams and Glenda, William Jr. and Ruby Scott.He was also the son of the late James and Lillie Williams and brother of Enola Shields. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Chruch, Des Allemands,with interment at Shell Mound Cemetery, Des Allemands. Visitation begins at10 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 5, 2000 ARCENAUX PAULINA - Patricia Landry Arcenaux, 52, a native of Reserve and resident of Paulina, died May 3. She was the wife of Arthur "Jay" Arcenaux and motherof Randy and Ricky Arcenaux. She was also the daughter of Ella Landry and the late Willie Landry and sister of Marena Stone and the late Gayle Landry. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withinterment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. Visitation is from 8 to 9:45 a.m. BROWN VACHERIE - Hazel Weber Brown, 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, died May 2. She was the wife of the late Stanley Brown Sr. and mother of CarolynJasmin and the late Stanley Brown Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Meligan and Blanche Weber and the sister of Peter Weber and the late Eva Oubre and John, Matthew, Sidney, Robert and Ralph Weber She is also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-granchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. DAVIS GARYVILLE - Verlina Gail Scott Davis, 55, a lifelong resident of Garyville, died April 29. She was the wife of Clarence Davis Sr., mother of Joan BoldenPierre, Vincent, Michael, Cardell, Qunicy and Clarence Davis Jr. and guardianof Bridgette Williams. She was also the daughter of Leona Scott Smith and sister of Walter, Ernest, George and Raymond Scott, Brenda Eugene, Patricia Watkins, Wilmer Scott and Joyce Williams. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Convent, withinterment at Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, Lemonville. Visitationbegins at 9 a.m. DERBIGNY LUTCHER - Julius Paul Derbigny, 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gramercy for many years, died May 3. He was the husband of TheresaDerbigny and father of Clarke, Curtis, Carlton and Carey Derbigny. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was a teacher, coach and principal at Lutcher High School and also was a coach at Sacred Heart School in Gramercy. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Gramercy, withinterment at St. Joseph's Mausoluem, Paulina. GROSS LAPLACE - Gregory Gross, 38, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Laplace for seven years, died April 26. He was the husband of Diane Gross and fatherof Rodrick and Marcus Bell and Ashanuta and Irionna Gross. He was also the son of Mitchell Sr. and Ethel Mae Gross and brother ofMitchell Gross Jr., Audrey Michael, Ruby Lee Rixner, Joyce Knight, LorrainVictor, Janet Joseph, Linda Walters and Gloria and Anissa Gross. Services are today at noon at Christian Assembly Full Gospel Church, Gonzales, with interment in the church's cemetery. JONES / DIXON GRAMERCY - Danielle Jones, 19, a native of Garyville and resident of Vallejo, Calif. for eight years, and her infant son Dakari Dixon died May 1. She wasthe daughter of Billy Joseph and Juanita Jones and step-daughter of John Fredricks. She was also the granddaughter of Elnora and Charles Freeman,Mable Taylor and Leola and Andrew Joseph. She was also the sister of John Fredricks Jr., Shandrika Gordon and KevionaJones. Services were held May 5 at True Light Baptist Church, Garyville, with interment at St. John Cemetery, LaPlace. VICKNAIR RESERVE - Martha Cox Duhe Vicknair, 101, a native and resident of Reserve, died May 2. She was the wife of the late Hypolite Duhe and Albert Vicknairand mother of Lorraine Cambre and Herman Duhe Sr. She was also the daughter of the late Christopher Cox and Nellie Madere and sister of the late Samel and John Cox and Denise Hotard. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held May 5 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, withinterment in the church cememtery. WILLIAMS GRAMERCY - Louisa Carrie Williams, 92, native of Burside and resident of Gramercy, died April 26. She was the wife of the late Alexander Williams Sr. and mother of Freedie and Larry Williams, Darlene Scott, Marva, Alma, and Vila Williams and the late Junius, Lawrence, Alexander, Clarence and Barry Williams and Lolita Washington. She was also the daughter of the late Holland and Nancy Preston. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held on May 4 at the New Zion Full Gospel Baptist Church, Gramercy, with interment at Western Cemetery, Lutcher. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 13, 2000 AUGILLARD ST. ROSE - Randolph Josesph Aguillard, 78, a native and resident of St. Rose,died May 5. He was the husband of Ida Augillard and father of Diane Oliver.He was also the brother of Robert Augillard Sr. and Mary Augillard.Services were May 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Kenner, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan. AUCOIN DESTREHAN - Albert F. Aucoin Jr., 76, a native of New Orleans and residentof Destrehan for the past four years, died May 11. He was the husband ofDora Aucoin and father of Roger and Stephen Aucoin. He was also the son of the late Clara and Albert Aucoin and brother of Delores, Jacob and Robert Aucoin. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Kenner Funeral Home ofL.A. Muhleisen and Son, Kenner, with interment at Garden of MemoriesCemetery, Metairie. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. CUREAU LUTCHER - Olivia Payne Cureau, 90, a native and resident of Lutcher, died May 6. She was the wife of the late Ernest Cureau and mother of KennethCureau Sr. She was also the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Payne and sister of Daisy Morgan, Dora Ford, Gertruce Oubre, Florence Payne and the late Melvins Hall, Sarah Tureaud and Louis, Aaron, George and Daniel Payne. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were May 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, with intermentat the church cemetery. DUHE GONZALES - Master Sgt. Gary Paul Duhe, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, 64, anative of Reserve and resident of St. Amant, died May 9. He was the husbandof Peggy Duhe and father of Cindy Simoneaux, Stephanie Cobb and Jeffery Duhe. He was the son of the late Leon and Virginia Duhe and brother of Marilyn Weber and Ellis, Ira, McArthur, Akers, T. Neil and the late Cary Duhe.He is also survived by seven grandchildren and is preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were May 11 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Sorrento, with intermentat Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery, St. Amant.HOLLEY NEW ORLEANS - Charles A. Holley, 83, a native of Lutcher and resident ofNew Orleans for the past 63 years, died May 8. He was the husband ofShirley Holley and brother of Cy and Benny Holley, Getrude Roddy, Marie Alleman and the late Raymond, Alvin Jr. and Harold Holley and DorothyBargas. Services were May 11 at St. Francis of Assissi, New Orleans, with intermentat Greenwood Cemetery. LOUQUE GRAMERCY - Israel A. "Izzy" Louque, 66, a native of Paulina and a resident ofGramercy, died May 8. He was the former husband of Nelwyn Zeller andfather of Debra Rouillier and Dale and Mark Louque. He was also the son of the late Israel J. Louque Sr. and Odelia Deroche andbrother of Lois Clements, Judith Martin, Louise St. Pierre and LucilleAccardo. He is also survived by eight grandchildren one great-grandchild. Services were May 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, with entombment in the St. Joseph Mausoleum, Gramercy. MAYO MARRERO - Harold ''Buttie" Joseph Mayo, 64, a native of St. James Parish andresident of Marrero, died May 8. He was the father of Diedra Malveaux,Desise McCurdy and Dwayne, Darryl, and Dwight Mayo. He was also the son of Foster and Vivian Mayo and brother of Florida Rodrigue, Betty Gibson, Angella Landry, Judy Gaudia and Melba, Claire, Robert, Clifford and Lester Mayo. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. JamesParish, with interment in the church cemetery. MORTON WESTWEGO - Charles "Papa" James Morton Sr., 61, a native of Vacherie andresident of Westwego, died May 6. He was the husband of Juanita Morton andfather of Sonya Jackson and Charles Jr., Darlene, Lavern, Simone and InezMorton. He was also the son of the late James Morton and Helena Dumas, stepson of Beatrice Morton and brother of James and Donald Morton and Jacqueline Turner. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were May 11 at Davis Mortuary Service, Marrero, with interment at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale. ROME NORCO - Paul Robert Rome, 88, a native of Donaldsonville, former resident of Norco and resident of Destrehan for the past 12 years, died May 8. He wasthe husband of the late Loretta Dugas Rome and father of Suzanne Laiche, Alice Miller, Eileen Faucheux and John and Michael Rome. He was also the son of the late Leona and Louis Rome Sr. and brother ofLillian Blanchard, Louis Jr., O'Neil and Donald Rome and the late John "Gus"Lucie and Ike and C. D. Rome.He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were May 11 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco, with entombment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum, Destrehan. SIMON TERRYTOWN - Loretta M. Simon, 89, a native of Lutcher and resident ofTerrytown, died May 6. She was the wife of the late Theodore Simon and themother of Nelwyn Riddle and Teddy Simon Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Emile and Elise Matherne and sister of Drezina Boudreauc, Greta Carter, Rulth Remy and the late Dorothy Kelly and Len, Paul, Curtis, Jess and Jim Matherne. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10:30 a.m. at the Shrine to Mary Chapel, Marrero, witha private interment. STEIN RESERVE - Gladys Stein, 74, a native and resident of Reserve, died May 11. She was the daughter of the late Eluce and Archange Stein and sister of Norris, Joseph, Paul, Nelson, Alvin, Josephine, Theresa, Mary Ann and Jeanette Stein, Ruby McClean and the late Lena Vicknair and Ulysse and John Stein. Services were May 12 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, Reserve, with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. WILSON NEW ORLEANS - Rosalind Brignac Wilson, 53, a native of Paulina and resident of New Orleans, died May 6. She was the wife of Woodrow Wilson Jr. andmother of Sherri, Kelli and Rene‚ Wilson. She was also the daughter of the late Lawrence and Norma Brignac and sister of Katherine Odrick, Denise Williams and Wesley, Reginald and Lawrence Brignac Jr. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Gretna, withentombment at St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Paulina. Visitation begins at 9:30a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 17, 2000 ALLISON LAFAYETTE Frances Brown Allison,75, native of Carroll County, Miss. and resident of Gramercy, died May 12. She was the wife of the late VernonAllison and the mother of Glenda Wilson and Sandy Cambre. She was also the daughter of the late Lilliam Thompson and Henry Brown and the sister of Jimmie Boyd. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Services were held May 15 at First Baptist Church, Gramercy with interment in Resthaven Cemetery, Baton Rouge. AUCOIN DESTREHAN Albert F. Aucoin Jr., 76, native of New Orleans and resident ofDestrehan for the past four years, died May 11. He was the husband of DoraAucoin and the father of Roger and Stephen Aucoin. He was also the son of the late Clara Baker and Albert Aucoin Sr. and theBrother of Delores, Jacob and Robert Aucoin. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held May 13 at the Kenner Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen andSon with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kenner. CANDIES LULING Joseph "Bennie" Candies, 77, native and resident of Des Allemands, died May 15. He was the husband of Virginia Candies and the father ofCharlene Fontenot, Curtis and Mark Candies and the late Cecille Candies. He was also the son of the late Ferdie and Amelia Candies and the brother of Nettie Percle. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and a host of relatives. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, DesAllemands with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. DENNIS THIBODAUX Irma Charles Dennis, 63, a native and resident of St. JamesParish, died May 8. She was the wife of the late Royal Dennis Sr. and themother of Royal Dennis Jr., , Ava Bartholemyew, Angelia Smith, Joann, Janet,Andrew, Wilfred, Elanda and Allan Dennis. She was also the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Charles and the sister of Eula Mae Henry, Sophia Landry, Deloric Mayho, Ruth Keller, Albert, Joseph, Howard Charles and the late Ford, Arthur, Herbert, Louis, Frank, Floyd and James Charles. She was also the step-sister to Louise Sanders.She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, one great-grandson and a host of relatives. Services were held May 16 at St. Luke Baptist Church, St. James withinterment in the church cemetery. GIANGROSSO NORCO Freddie J. Giangrosso Sr., 86, a native of Sellars and a resident ofNorco, died May 13. He was the husband of Anna Mae Giangrosso and thefather of Grederick, Bernard and Gerard Giangrosso. He was also the son of the late Phillip and Lena Giangrosso and the brother of Jospehine Koll and the late Paul, Gregory, Louis, Joseph, Jack, Dominick, Phillip, Jeanne, Santa and Lucy Giangrosso. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a former member of the St. Charles Parish Police Jury and a formermember of the South Louisiana Port Commission. Services were held May 15 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco with entombment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum. KINLER LULING Malcolm "Sonny" Kinler, 67, native of Luling and resident of Hahnville for 38 years, died May 13. He was the husband of Melva Kinler and the fatherof GaryKinler, Robin Callahan, Trudy Deshotels, and Paty Duplay. He was also the son of the late Wilson and Glorence Kinler and the brother of Wilson, Floyd and Stanley Kinler and the late Benedict and Raymond Kinler. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Services were held May 15, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville with interment in Church Cemetery, Taft. LANDRY NORCO Allen J. "Tuffy" Landry, 71, native and resident of Norco, died May15. He was the husband of Gloria Landry and the father of Arthur, Allen,Thomas,Wilfred, Michael, George and Robert Landry; Linda Guarino, Diane Gavre; and Tama McClean. He was also the son of the late Leon and Leona Landry and the brother of Beorge Landry, Catherine Messer, Wanda Manard and the Late Leon Landry, Rosemary Hertel and Shirley Elfer. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at the Alexander Funeral Home, Norco withentombment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. MARIER LAPLACE Laverne J. "Bud" Marier,80, native of Spokane, Wash. and residentof LaPlace for the past seven years, died May 11. He was the step-father ofKathleen Bostick, Lee and Leo Kairis, Robert and Judy Dellsperger. Services were held May 13 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace. MATHERNE LULING Annette Mae Babin Matherne, 82, a native of Donner, La. and aresident of Luling for 45 years, died May 14. She was the wife of Hilman"Buster" Matherne and the mother of Robert, Paul, Stephen, David and Kevin Matherne and Janet Lorio. She was also the daughter of the late Pierre Babin and Daisy Himel. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held May 16 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling with interment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. SIMON TERRYTOWN Loretta M. Simon, 89, native of Lutcher and resident ofTerrytown for many years, died May 6. She was the mother of ThodoreSimon Jr. and Nelwyn Riddle.She was also the sister of Drezina Boudreaux, Greta Carter and Ruth Remy. She is also survived by five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services were held May 13 at the Shrine to Mary Chapel, Marrero. The burialwas private. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 19, 2000 AUGUSTA LULING - Stafford "The Bird" Augusta, 60, a native and resident of Edgard, died May 14. He was the father of Daniel Parquet.He was also the brother of Earl Augusta and Wilhelmina Simmons. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were May 18 at New St. Peter Baptist Church, Edgard, withinterment at Young Cemetery. CAYETTE ST. JAMES - Milton Cayette Sr., 89, a native and resident of St. James, diedMay 16. He was the husband of Frances Cayette and the father of Milton Jr.and Robert Cayette Sr., Sharon Lavigne and Claretta Cayette.He was also the brother of Clamonce Oubre. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, withinterment in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. COX LUTCHER - Chrisopher John Cox Sr., 68, a native of Reserve and resident ofLutcher, died May 15. He was the husband of Janice Cox and father of SusanLouque and Christopher Cox. He was also the son of the late John and Ezilda Cox and brother of Henry, Jerry, Donald, John and the late Vernon Cox and Kathryn Louque. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were May 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, withentombment at St. Joseph's Mausoleum. HOUSTON GONZALES - Dainelle Felicia Houston, 22, a native and resident of Convent, died May 14. She was the daughter of Geraldine and Ronald Houston andsister of Dexter Houston. She was also the granddaughter of Lillian Carter. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Jeremiah Baptist Church, Darrow, withinterment in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. MITCHELL NEW ORLEANS - Mary Catalanotto Mitchell, 88, a native of St. James Parishand resident of New Orleans died May 16. She was the wife of the late CliftonMitchell and mother of Joy Larson, Margaret Mitchell, Mary Santa Maria and Barbara Nicholson. She was also the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Catalanotto and sister of Peter, Anthony and the late Joseph and Marguerite Catalanotto. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were May 18 at Leitz-Egan Funeral Home Chapel, Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. ROBERTSON NEW ORLEANS - Fernandez "Buck" Robertson Sr., 72, a native of Good Hopeand a resident of Boutte, died May 12. He was the husband of EvelinaRobertson and father of Sandra Gair, Robin Posey, Gwendolyn Robertson, Denene Thomas, Frederick Taylor and Fernandez Jr., Donald, Larry and GaryRobertson. He was also the son of the late Edward Sr. and Josephine Roberston andbrother of Irma LaGrange, Elnora Payne, Albertha Poydras, Edward Robertston Jr., Albert Robertson and the late Josephine Robertston andElizabeth Breaux. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at True Vine Baptist Church, Hahnville, withinterment at New Sarpy Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. ROSS GONZALES - Lillian Kirkland Ross, 67, a native and resident of Paulina, died May 16. She was the mother of Janice Williams, Barbara Ross, GlandaSchexnayder, Leseley Smith Maureen Johnson, Joyce Turner and Robert and Ricky Ross. She was also the sister of Robert Kirklin, Emeline Washington and Ernestine Williams. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Paulina, withinterment at Antioch Cemetery, Paulina. WEBRE LULING - Cecile Roussel Webre, 88, a native of Edgard and resident of Luling for the past 27 years, died May 17. She was the wife of the late Icar Webreand mother of Rosadel, Mary and Alfred Webre. She was also the daughter of the late Lina and Benjamin Roussel Sr. andsister of the late Benjamin Roussel Jr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Paradis. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 24, 2000 BATISTE VACHERIE - Hayward Batiste Sr., 66, a native and resident of Vacherie, diedMay 16. He was the husband of Nettie Batiste and father of Kim Jairles,Sonya Celestine and Carol Ann Batiste. He was also the son of Equator Batiste and brother of Mary Lee and Cheryl Bartholomew, Norma Cocoa and Norwood, Robert and Charles Batiste. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Services were May 20 at Highway First Baptist Church, Vacherie, with interment in the church cemetery. FALGOUT DESTREHAN - Delores Falgout, 63, a native of Mayfield, Penn. and resident ofDestrehan for the past 40 years, died May 18. She was the wife of RobertFalgout and mother of Laura Donnaud and Keith and Troy Falgout. She was also the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Salitsky and sister of Flo, Warren, Paul, John and Nicholas Salitsky. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were May 22 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, withentombment in St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum. GAUTHIER LAPLACE - Helena Cecilia Gauthier, 71, a native of Mansara and resident of LaPlace for the past 35 years, died May 20. She was the wife of the lateSimms Gauthier and mother of Karen Long, Patrick Gauthier and Geralyn Trahan. She was also the daughter of the late Victor and Marie Ducote and sister of Reese, Victor Jr. and Howard Ducote and the late Della Gauthier, Tillis,Ludger, Ory and Dallas Ducote. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Services were May 22 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace, withinterment at St. Alphonse Cemetery, Hessmer. ISKEN LAPLACE - Donald A. Isken, 61, a native of Fond du Lac, Wis. and recentresident of LaPlace, died May 20. He was the husband of Dolores Isken andfather of Greg, Tom and David Isken. He was also the son of the late Arthur and Adela Isken and brother of George, Priscilla, Dolores and Kay Isken. He is also survived by one grandchild, seven step-children, 14 step- grandchildren and one great-step-grandchild. Services are today at noon at the Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. Visitation begins at10 a.m. LOUP GRETNA - Lloyd P. Loup Sr., 78, a native of Vacherie and resident of Gretna,died May 22. He was the husband of the late Margaret Loup and father ofLloyd Jr. and Gerald Loup, Kathy Parchman, Vickie Delger, Ollie Breaux,Shirley Bell, Deborah Bush and the late Joseph Loup. He was also the son of the late Olive and Henry Loup and brother of Lessie Loup, Audrey Freeman, Myrtle Diebel and the late Henrietta Daigle, Alma Woods, Asalee LeBlanc and Henry, Eugene and Lawrence Loup. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services and interment will be private. MARTIN LAPLACE - Walter Leroy Martin, 71, a native of Silver Creek, Neb. and aresident of LaPlace for the past 22 years, died May 21. He was the husbandof Hilda Martin and father of Cheryl, Randy and Russell Martin, Debra Wenger and the late Kelly Eichler. He was also the son of the late Walter and Mable Martin and brother of Dale Martin and the late Vernon and Chester Martin. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were May 23 at the Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment in Genoa Cemetery, Genoa, Neb. Obituaries L'Observateur / May 30, 2000 CAMPBELL LAPLACE - Kathleen Suzie Campbell, 51, a native of Duluth, Minn., a formerresident of LaPlace for 20 years and resident of Holly Hills, Fla., for the pastfour years, died May 14. She was the wife of Richard Campbell and mother ofRichard Campbell and Ronald Linsten. She was also the sister of Joyce Miller, Connie Grace and Allen, Brian and Alvin Aho. Memorial services are June 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church,LaPlace. KITTOK METAIRIE - Leatrice "Lea" Kittok, 74, a native of Montz and resident of River Ridge for 43 years, died May 24. She was the wife of Michael Kittok Jr. andmother of Carolyn Asbury, Pam Beaucoudray, Kathy Piazza and Michael III and Richard "Spike" Kittok. She was also the sister of O'Neil and Willis Williams. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were May 29 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Park. MICHELLI METAIRIE - Amy Kliebert Michelli, 87, a native of Paulina, died May 26. Shewas the wife of the late Gasper Thomas Michelli and mother of Amy Garsaud, Gail Boling, Melanie Perez and Gasper Jr. and Ronald Michelli.She was also the daughter of the late Leon and Elvina Bourgeois Kliebert and sister of Rose Ballay and Leon Jr., Allen, Otis, Garland, Buhel and GertrudeKliebert and the late Eunice Lucia and Velma Kliebert. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were May 29 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at All Saints Mausoleum. MILLER KENNER - Anne Blanchard Miller, 65, a native and resident of Kenner, died May 28. She was the the mother of Maria Miller of Norco, Maureen Kabel, RossMiller of Norco and Gregory Miller of Destrehan. She was also the daughter of the late John and Florence Tassin Blanchard and sister of Joan Montero, Carol Doescher and the late Samuel Blanchard and Mescal Brown. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Memorial services are today at noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Kenner, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. MOORE NEW ORLEANS - George Moore Sr., 69, a native of St. James Parish and aresident of New Orleans for 36 years, died May 22. He was the father ofJacqulin, George Jr., Karrigan, Melvin and Joseph Moore.He was also the brother of Thelma Lee, Lucille Hills and Aaron and Charles Moore. Services were held May 27 in the chapel of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, New Orleans, with interment at Resthaven Cemetery. NICHOLS METAIRIE - Agnes Nichols, 86, a native of Ama and resident of Harahan for 80 years, died May 26. She was the wife of the late Edward Nichols Sr., andmother of Agnes Thompkins, Doris Stratton, Ione Graham, Kay James, Judy Dupuy, Rena Sanders and Edward Jr., Bruzzy, Leonard, Charles, Philip,Thomas, Huey, Bruce and Wayne Nichols. She was also the daughter of the late Charles Zeringue and Josephine Roux and sister of Josephine Diemel, Maybelle Forstall and Charles, Oswald and the late Louis, Philip, Felix, Charles and Leon Zeringue and Marie Witte. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Services were May 30 in the chapel of Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. ROUSSEL PAULINA - Lucille Lambert Roussel, 95, a native of Convent and resident of Lutcher, died May 26. She was the wife of the late Adolph Roussel andmother of Camille Cambre and J.D. "Buddy" and Kenneth Roussel.She was also the daughter of the late Honore and Maria Caillouet Lambert and sister of the late Maude Hardie, May Poche, Odile Brignac and George, Allen and Alcee Lambert. She is survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were May 30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, with intermentat the church mausoleum. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 3, 2000 AUBERT CONVENT - Laurent J. "Rip" Aubert, 88, a native of Wallace and resident ofConvent, died June 1. He was the husband of the late Laurence "Une" S.Aubert and father of Sonjie Haydel. He was also the son of the late Victor and Alice Dufresne Aubert and brother of Florence Louviere, Georgine Granier and the late Theresa Chauvin, Lillian Minvielle and Claude Aubert Sr. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,Convent, with interment at the church mausoleum. Visitation starts at 9a.m. GRIFFIN PAULINA - Rodney J. "Willy" Griffin Jr., 31, a native and resident of Lutcher,died May 27. He was the son of Marion Griffin and Willard Austin Chappell, theadopted son of the late Rodney Griffin Sr. and brother of Evelyn St. Pierreand Linda Bourgeois. Services were June 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, with intermentat the church cemetery. HILTON LAPLACE - James Roger Hilton, 66, a native of Raleigh, W. Va., and a residentof LaPlace for 16 years, died May 29. He was the husband of Alko Zaha Hiltonand father of Teresa Ramirez, Elizabeth Pirtle and Valerie Cheasson. He was also the son of the late James and Wilma Shonklin Hilton and brother of Barbara Layman and Robert Hilton. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services are today at 2 p.m. at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace. MIANO GARYVILLE - Edna Millet Miano, 86, a native of Lions and resident of Garyville, died June 1. She was the wife of the late William Miano Sr. and mother ofCarol Elfer and Linda and William "Jackie" Miano Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Samuel and Corinne Montz Millet and sister of Velma Jacob, Lucille Berthel, Irving, Dennis, Elson, Earl "Mack" and Samuel Millet Jr. and the late Norman Sr. and Raymond Millet Sr.She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. REVADER DES ALLEMANDS - Rogers Revader, 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died May 29. He was the father of Jeremiah Revader.He was also the son of the late Barcellia Sr. and Olivia Revader and brotherof Rosie Clarence, Lucille, Louis Sr., Herman Sr., Alton and Lloyd Revader andthe late Olivia Thomas and Joseph and Barcellia Revader Jr. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Des Allemands,with interment at Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, Boutte. Visitation startsat 10 a.m. WHITNEY PAULINA - Cornelius C. "Buddy" Whitney Jr., 57, a native of Gramercy andresident of Lutcher, died May 30. He was the husband of Elsie CothamWhitney and father of Jeff, Jamie Darren and Brad Whitney. He was also the son of the late Cornelius Sr. and Gertrude WaguespackWhitney and brother of Kathleen Fallo, Pamela Roach and Charles and Patrick Whitney. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was a Kaiser Aluminum employee for 35 years and an alderman for the Town of Lutcher for 13 years. Services were June 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, with intermentat the church mausoleum. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 6, 2000 DENNIS VACHERIE - Irma Jones Dennis, 73, a native of Vacherie and resident of New Orleans, died June 1. She was the wife of the late Wilfred Dennis Sr., motherof Dwan Haydel and Wilfred Jr. and Craig Dennis and stepmother of RonaldBernard. She was also the daughter of the late Octave and Madline Jones and sister of Beulah St. Junior and Marian Oubre.She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services were June 6 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Vacherie. MADERE DESTREHAN - Rena Kinler Madere, 103, a native and resident of Luling, died June 2. She was the wife of the late Emile Madere Sr. and mother of LeonaWalker, Harold, Fred, Emile Jr. and Peter Madere and the late Evelyn Hart andRobert and Edward Madere. She was also the daughter of the late Alfred and Madeleine Kinler and sister of the late Adele Champagne, Edna Freeman, Emma Mongrue, Lena Elliot and Idey and Cecile Kinler. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services were June 5 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, withinterment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. MURRAY MANGHAM - Odis Ray "Johnny" Murray, 56, a native and resident of St. Rose,died May 31. He was the father of Tommy Murray and Barbara Powers.He was also the brother of Annie Martin and Tom Murray. He is also survivedby two grandchildren. Services were June 3 at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham, with interment at Hewitt Cemetery, Mangham. NOTO METAIRIE - Walter "Buster" Louis Noto, 85, a native of St. Rose and residentof Metairie and New Orleans, died May 31. He was the father of Antoinette Bertrand and Victor Noto. He was also the brother of Virginia Canale, Marie McDonnell, Frances Lelie and Louis and Salvador Noto. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were June 3 in the chapel of Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Metairie, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. SCHESSER MARRERO - Walter B. Schesser Sr., 76, a native of Kansas, former residentof Metairie and resident of Luling, died May 29. He was the father of AnnetteFalgout, Dottie D'Aunoy, Barbara Bourgeois, Kathy Guidry, Debbie Cestaro, Charlotte Silcio and Walter Jr. and Steve Schesser. He was also the son of the late John and Helen Schesser and brother of James and Leonard Schesser and the late Evelyn Orr and John and Donald Schesser. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one great-grandchild.Services were June 6 in the chapel of Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, with interment at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. SERGENT LULING - Ralph Edwin Sergent, 76, a native of Walton, W. Va. and resident ofLuling, died June 1. He was the husband of Isla Sergent and father of BrendaHickman and David Sergent. He was also the brother of Robert Sergent. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Date of memorial services will be announced at First Baptist Church of Luling. Interment was June 6 at Elk Hills Memorial Park in W. Va. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 10, 2000 BRYANS BELLE ROSE - Raymond "Fender Bender" Bryans, 56, a native of St. Jamesand resident of Belle Rose, died May 31. He was the husband of Melba B.Bryans, father of Catina Claiborne, Stacy, Karen, Wanda, Raymond, Kirk and Bruce Scott, Kenneth Lang, Markeita and Michael Bryans and step-father of Michelle Calhoun and Bruce Benjamin. He was also the brother of Ulysses Jones, Cecile Joshua, Helen Sterling and Ida Mae Jackson. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. He ispreceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. Services were July 7 at Greater Israel Baptist Church, Belle Rose, with interment at the church cemetery. HICKS LAPLACE - Reynold Anthony Hicks Jr., 19, a native of LaPlace, died June 5.He was the son of Reynold Sr. and Romellin "Nellie" Hicks and the brotherof Ann Marie and Reyanna Hicks. Memorial services were June 9 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Reserve, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery, LaPlace. KLIBERT LAPLACE - Rueben J. "Bonnie" Klibert, 75, a native of Reserve and residentof LaPlace, died June 8. He was the husband of Mary Ann Triche and fatherof Karen Hillhouse and Reuben Jr., Richard, Wade, Timothy, Jamie andJeffery Klibert. He was also the son of the late Raoul and Carmen Kliebert and brother of Shirley Nelson, Carmen Perilloux and Alura and Mark Klibert. He is alsosurvived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace,with interment at St. Peter's Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation starts at 8a.m. MAHLER VACHERIE - Boyd Anthony Mahler, 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died June 7. He was the husband of Lola Mahler and father ofKandi, Cindi and Matthew Mahler. He was also the son of Albert Sr. and Lucy Mahler and brother of MelanieOckmond, Sharon Bourque and Albert Mahler Jr. He is also survived by hismaternal grandmother, Antoinette Reulet. He was a chemical operator at CF Industries with 20 years of service. Services were June 9 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Vacherie, with interment at the church mausoleum. MULLINS LAPLACE - Rogelle Damonte Mullins, 62, a native of Metairie and resident of LaPlace, died June 6. She was the wife of the late Barney "Moon"Mullins, mother of Rogelle E. Mullins and Babette Marse and stepmother ofBarney Jr. and Owen Mullins. She was also the daughter of the late Rogers and Elsbeth Damonte. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were June 9 at St. John Presbyterian Church, LaPlace, withinterment at Gardens of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. REUSTLE MERCHANTVILLE, N.J. - Helena M. Simon Reustle, 75, a native of Vacherieand resident of Pennsauken, N.J., died June 5. She was the wife of ErnstReustle and mother of Richard, Francis and Albert Reustle, Elaine Cahters, Cynthia Lesher and Carolyn Ruth. She was also the sister of Vivian Granier, Enid Waguespack and Geraldine Caire. She is survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were June 9 at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Merchantville,N.J., with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, N.J. ROSATO NEW ORLEANS - Anna Mary Rosato, 95, a native of Killona and resident of Metairie, died June 1. She was the daughter of the late Vincent Rosato andVictoria Talivoc and sister of Matthew Rosato and the late Joseph, Wesley, Andrew and Jake Rosato. Memorial services were June 9 in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, with interment at St. Vincent DePaul No. 3Cemetery. SUMLIN HAHNVILLE - Willie Sumlin Jr., 73, died June 2. He was the husband ofGloria Sumlin and father of Donald, Terry, Alice and Adrian Radcliff, Rosemary Harris, Warren Alonzo, Willie III, Nina, David, Darlene, Patrick and Sandra Sumlin and the late Barbara Radcliff. He was also the son of the late Verdie and Willie Sumlin Sr. and brother ofEsther Ridgeway, Ethel Smith, Archie Sumlin and the late Jack Sumlin and Francis Harvey. He is survived by 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Robottom Mortuary, Hahnville, withinterment at Providence Cemetery, Metairie. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 17, 2000 JASMIN VACHERIE - Brenda Vedol Jasmin, 53, a native and resident of Vacherie, died June 8. She was the former wife of Marvin Jasmin and mother of ShequitaWhite, Kiwaun Taylor and DaMario Jasmin. She was also the daughter of the late Vincent and Berella Vedol and sister of Betty Jean Allen, Sharlene Bright, Linda Malancon, Carternell Nash, Claudia Harry and Lois, Stanley and the late Van Vedol. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were held June 15 at Highway Baptist Church, Vacherie, with interment at the church cemetery. SAUL VACHERIE - Hazel Adams Saul, 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, died June 14. She was the wife of Clifton Saul Sr. and the mother of AudrallWooden and Nadine, Angela and Clifton Saul Jr. She was also the daugther of the late Adams and Thelma Dupard and sister of JoeAnn Akpan, Haywood Jefferey and Tannor, Norris and Darrel Dupard. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at noon at First Baptist Church, Vacherie, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. THOMPSON NEW ORLEANS - Holly J. Thompson Sr., 79, a native of Reserve and a residentof New Orleans for many years, died June 10. He was the father of HollyThompson Jr. and Grace Thompson Robinson.He was also the brother of Mildred Butler and Brookie Mae Decuir. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a former member of the Olympia Brass Band, the Royal Dukes of Rhythm and the Clyde Kurr and Dave Bartholemy Band. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Frances DeSales Catholic Church, NewOrleans, with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. WILLIAMS BOUTTE - Bernadine H. Williams, 53, a native and resident of Boutte, diedJune 12. She was the wife of Darris Williams Jr. and mother of Jason Williamsand Valencia Vinnett. She was also the daughter of Phillip Sr. and Thelma Harris and sister ofPhillip Jr., Donald and Michael Harris, Thelma LeGaux and Carolyn Willis.She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was the granddaughter ofNaomie Coleman. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Boutte, withinterment at Mt. Airy Memorial Park Cemetery, Boutte. Visitation begins at 9a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / June 21, 2000 BONNETTE KENNER - Janis Rene Drake Bonnette, 49, a native of Rock Island, Ill., andresident of LaPlace for 10 years, died June 15. She was the wife of JesseEdward Bonnette Jr. and mother of Denielle Viellion and Jessica Bonnette.She was also the daughter of the late Francis and Joan Brown Drake and sister of Jody Drake Maines. Services were June 19 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home,Kenner, with interment at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery. EVRIDGE LAPLACE - Christopher Ben Evridge, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace since 1981, died June 11. He was the son of CatherineEvridge and brother of Bill and Kim Evridge. Memorial services were June 20 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace, with interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, Texas. HARPER EDGARD - Dominic "Popeye" Harper, 18, a native and resident of Edgard, died June 15. He was the son of Byron and Nedra Champagne Harper andbrother of Devren Harper. He was also the grandson of Joyce Champagne and Mildred Joseph. Services were June 19 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard,with interment at the church cemetery. JONES HARVEY - Claudia M. "Coone" Jones, 95, a native of St. John the BaptistParish and a resident of Algiers, died June 15. She was the daughter of thelate C.C. and Marie Rosella Jones and sister of the late Anita "Nean"Hebert, Lillian Johnson, Joseph Lagrande, Pearl Baker and Loretta, Isabell and Marie Jones. Services were June 19 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, with interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Edgard. MONNOT NEW ORLEANS - Mary Darsam Monnot, 90, a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Norco, died June 18. She was the wife of CharlesMonnot Jr. and mother of Marie Davidson and James and Charles Monnot III.She was also the daughter of the late J.W. and Caroline Darsam.She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services are today at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Jacob Schoen & SonFuneral Home, New Orleans, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. PITTMAN LUTCHER - Tyrone "Toppy" "Penthouse" Pittman, 38, a native and resident of Lutcher, died June 12. He was the father of Janae, Dominique andDemarious Pittman. He was also the son of Charles and Dorothy Price Pittman and brother of Jacqueline Wallace, Sandra "Faye" Cohn, Yolanda Williams and Angela, Tremain and Michael Pittman. He was also the grandson of Verla Pittman. He was preceded in death byhis grandparents, Charley Pittman and Carter and Pearl Georgetown Price. Services were June 19 at King Triumph Baptist Church, Lutcher, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. SCHMILL DES ALLEMANDS - Clay Per Schmill, 93, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died June 16. He ws the son of the late Charles Sr. and LenaKoscher Schmill and brother of Hilda Tastet and the late Jens and Charles Schmill Jr. Services were June 17 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands,with interment at Graham-Schmill Cemetery, Des Allemands. Deaths L'Observateur / October 14, 2000 BECNEL VACHERIE - Ruby Edith Haydel Becnel, 71, a native of Wallace and resident of New Orleans for 53 years, died Oct. 7. She was the wife of the late Albert J.Becnel Sr. and mother of Gail Williams, Michelle Davis, Ursula Brent and Kerryand Albert Becnel Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Dalton and Priscilla Haydel and stepsister of Oralee Ferchaud, Gilda Marshall, Mary Ann Burrell, Linda Pierce and Theophile, Roger, Murray and Jerry Haydel. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were Oct. 11 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, South Vacherie,with interment at the church cemetery. BREWER KENNER - David Leroy Brewer, 64, a native of Bogalusa and resident of Destrehan for 33 years, died Oct. 10. He was the husband of Mildred BeardBrewer and father of David Lee Brewer. He was also the son of the late Iley J. and Lessie May Carney Brewer andbrother of Carson Brewer and the late Dorothy May Brook. Services are today at 10 a.m. in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son FuneralHome, Kenner. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. CARTER NORCO - Evelyn H. Carter, 77, a resident of LaPlace, died Oct. 10. She wasthe wife of the late Earl Carter and mother of Margaret Terry, Edna Simmons, Ruby Parker, Ethel Ross, Helen Johnson, Ivory Watkins, Mary Campbell, Erma Edwards, Don, Eddie and Ella Dee Carter and the late Patsy Lawson. She was also the daughter of the late Willie Sr. and Lillian Fenroy Harris andsister of the late Earl Smith, Alexander Sirs, Ethel Bailey, Edna Williams and Willie Harris. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church, Norco,with interment at Montz Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. HANEY HAHNVILLE - Elizabeth "Betty" Haney, 70, a native of Hahnville and resident of New Orleans, died Oct. 7. She was the mother of Andrea Hewitt andReynolder, Erroll, Barrett, Barry and the late Faith and Eugene Haney. She was also the daughter of Ruth Austin Mayfield and the late Jessie Carter. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at True Vine Baptist Church, Hahnville, withinterment at Bethelem Baptist Cemetery, Hahnville. Visitation starts at 10a.m. HEBERT HARLEM, Ga. - D. Kathryn Thigpen Hebert, 72, a native of Warren County,Ga., and resident of Harlem, died Oct. 7. She was the wife of the late ElmerA. Hebert and mother of Clifford Hebert of LaPlace, Gail Dye, Kathy JoMayfield, Cindy Brown and Vicki Dailey. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 10 in the chapel of Starling Funeral Home, Harlem, withinterment at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, Ga. HOOPER KENNER - Iris Rita Schexnayder Hooper, a native of Gramercy and resident of Metairie for the past 46 years, died Oct. 11. She was the wife of Marion J.Hooper and mother of Irita Angelico and Walter Hooper. She was also the sister of Rogerie Laurent and the late Liesel Abadie. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were Oct. 13 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home,Metairie, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. ROBERT GARYVILLE - Mariam "Mim" Troxclair Champagne Robert, 76, a native and resident of Mt. Airy, died Oct. 8. She was the wife by first marriage of thelate Irving P. Champagne and by second marriage of Hewitt "Jap" Robert,mother of Dianne "De" Bourgeois, Paula Ann Heltz, Paul and Larry "Specks" Champagne and stepmother of Loretta Webre and Pat, Lida and Willie Robert. She was also the daughter of the late Marcel and Josepha Troxclair and sister of Adlice Waguespack, Bessie Poche and Sherman and Davis Troxclair. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 13 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, withinterment at St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. SAVOIE EDGARD - Gwendolyn Henry Savoie, 57, a native of Reserve and resident of Edgard for many years, died Oct. 8. She was the wife of Jerry Savoie andmother of Derek Savoie. She was also the daughter of Julia Henry and the late Junius Henry Sr. andsister of Priscilla Morgan, Theresa "Reese" Gibson and Albert and Junius Henry Jr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. VICKNAIR RESERVE - Glenda Louque Vicknair, 61, a native of Paulina and resident of Reserve for 35 years, died Oct. 10. She was the wife of the late Everett"Badine" Vicknair and mother of Kenneth and Keith Vicknair. She was also the daughter of the late Logan and Ina Marie Roper Louque and sister of Warren, Logan and Richard Louque. Services were Oct. 13 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Reserve, with intermentat the church cemetery. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 18, 2000 ANTHONY RESERVE - Thomas "Pappy" Anthony Jr., 50, a native and resident ofLaPlace, died Oct. 13. He was the husband of Barbara Campbell Anthony,father of Connie Williams, Ileisha Mitchell and Renee and Thomas "Stevie" Anthony and stepfather of Adrian Tassin and Zina, Yolanda and Torres Diggs. He was also the son of the late Thelma Fleming and Thomas Anthony Sr. andbrother of Barbara, Dan and Robert Anthony. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Robottom Mortuary, Reserve,with interment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Reserve. Visitation starts at 10a.m. BARRE NEW ORLEANS - Josephine Jones Barre, 82, a native of Edgard and resident of New Orleans for 65 years, died Oct. 7. She was the mother of Judy Jamesand Michael Barre Sr. She was also the sister of Lawrence Jones. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 14 at St. John No. 5 Baptist Church, New Orleans, withinterment at Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale. CANCIENNE LULING - Lloyd T. "Bullet" Cancienne, 63, a resident of Luling, died Oct. 16.He was the husband of Lilly Gaubert Cancienne and father of Ellen, Fallon, Allen, Dale, Calvin and Brent Cancienne. He was also the son of the late George and Beatrice Lasseigne Cancienne and brother of Elsie and Marie Rodrigue, Alyce Folse and Paul and the late Ruth Cancienne. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,Luling, with interment at St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. Visitation starts at 8a.m. CARDINAL DESTREHAN - Paul R. Cardinal Sr., 66, a native of Alabama and resident ofDestrehan, died Oct. 13. He was the husband of the late Noelle AlbertCardinal and father of Paul Jr. and Cameron Cardinal.He is also survived by two grandchildren. He was the owner of Cardinal Insurance Agency and was a former member of the South Louisiana Port Commission. Services were Oct. 16 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Destrehan,with interment at the church mausoleum. DOUGLAS BROOKHAVEN, MISS. - Ruby Nell Nordan Douglas, 74, a native of LincolnCounty, Miss., and resident of Convent, died Oct. 15. She was the wife ofC.C. Douglas Jr. and mother of Dale Sr. and Steve Douglas.She was also the daughter of the late Calvin and Avis Crawford Nordan and sister of Dot Strahan and the late Cecil and J.C. Nordan.She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by onegrandchild. Graveside services were Oct. 17 at Rosehill Cemetery, Brookhaven, Miss. DUMAS VACHERIE - Alice M. Dumas, 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Oct.12. She was the wife of Herbert Dumas Sr. and mother of Theresa Isom,Mary, Hope, Mary Elizabeth, Michael, Herbert Jr., Dale and the lateChristopher and Gerard Dumas. She was also the daughter of Melonie Freeman Dumas and the late Ralph "Noon" Dumas and sister of Rita Jones, Eva Schexnayder, Margaret Jackson, Melonie Broden, Velma Trench and Stella, Shirley, Valerie, Claude "Pete," Joseph "Tabby" and the late Eddie "Skin" Dumas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were Oct. 16 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, South Vacherie,with interment at the church cemetery. HOADLEY LAPLACE - Jacqueline Lacorte Parks Hoadley, 35, a native of the Philippines and resident of LaPlace for 14 years, died Oct. 12. She was the wife ofCharles Wayne Hoadley and mother of Joseph Parks. She was also the daughter of Wesley and Edna Parks, sister of Mischelle, Wendy and Wesley Parks Jr. and granddaughter of Mable Parks.Services were Oct. 17 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, LaPlace,with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. PROVENZANO METAIRIE - Harry C. Provenzano, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident ofDestrehan for 25 years, died Oct. 13. He was the husband of RubyProvenzano and father of Dale Provenzano. He was also the son of the late Michael and Henrietta Russo Provenzano and brother of Joy Colletti, Mike Provenzano and the late Cecilia Bernos and Catherine Russell. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services were Oct. 17 in the chapel of Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home,Metairie, with interment at Lake Lawn Mausoleum. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 21, 2000 FRILOUX DESTREHAN - Jennie Lee Guillory Troxclair Friloux, 69, a native of Echo and resident of New Sarpy, died Oct. 18. She was the wife by first marriage ofNoah D. Troxclair Jr. and by second marriage of Floyd J. Friloux Sr., motherof Noah III and Richard Troxclair Sr. and stepmother of Anne and Floyd FrilouxJr. She was also the daughter of Malonie and the late Jessie Guillory and sister of Jeannette Dyer, Gloria "Tootsie" Stracener and John Buddie Guillory. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one stepgrandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,Destrehan, with interment at the church mausoleum. Visitation starts at 8a.m. NORMAND FRENCH SETTLEMENT - Edna LeBlanc Normand, 71, a native of French Settlement, former resident of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace for three years, died Oct. 15. She was the mother of Judy Flores and FrankNormand Jr. She was also the sister of R. Gus and Rudy LeBlanc.She is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were Oct. 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, French Settlement,with interment at the church cemetery. SHEPARD WESTWEGO - Pauline Shepard, a native of St. James and resident of Luling,died Oct. 16. She was the mother of Welton Johnson.She was also the daughter of the late Malvine Michel and Adam Shepard and sister of the late Stella Jacobs, Emma Marks, Leah Carter and Vilynn and Boon Shepard. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Services were Oct. 19 at True Vine Baptist Church, Westwego, withinterment at St. James Catholic Cemetery, St. James. TRAMONTE BATON ROUGE - Joseph A. Tramonte Sr., 82, a native of Lutcher and residentof Mesa, Ariz., died Oct. 17. He was the husband of the late Beverly PenoTramonte and father of Debbie Yoches and Joseph Tramonte Jr. He was also the brother of Sam and August Tramonte. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at noon in the chapel of Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, with interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Visitation begins at10 a.m. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 25, 2000 BAUDOUIN BAYOU GAUCHE - Aleitha Baudouin, 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Hahnville for 42 years, died Oct. 22. She was the wife of John Baudouin andmother of Fay Spurgeon and Melinda Boudouin. She was also the daughter of the late Mike and Orelia Bourgeois Dunn and sister of Katie Folse, Mayola Daigle, Lorina Horn, Jessie, John and Roy Dunn and the late Lydia Dufresne and James and Ormond Dunn. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Oct. 24 at Assembly of God Church, Bayou Gauche, withinterment at Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche. BROOKS LAPLACE - Charles D. Brooks, 74, a native of Texas, former resident ofLaPlace from 1963 to 1979, and resident of Destrehan for 11 years, died Oct. 22. He was the husband of Jeannine Norris Brooks and father of LindaSimmons, David and Steven Brooks and the late Jeannie Marie Brooks. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Brittany, Mallory and Candice Brooks, and Clay and Tyler Simmons. He was a World War II veteran, a retiree from Dupont after 38 years, a long- time member of Riverlands Country Club and an avid LSU Tiger fan. Services are today at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. Visitationstarts at 11 a.m. BROWN NORCO - Melvin Brown, a resident of Montz, died Oct. 17. He was the husbandof Alberta Brown and father of Audrey Shorts, Mary Breaux, Carolyn Brown, and the late Linda Augillard. He was also the brother of Johnny Brown. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 23 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Norco,with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Destrehan. CALDARERA VACHERIE - Laurence Tregre Caldarera, 80, a native of Wallace and resident of Vacherie for 10 years, died Oct. 23. She was the wife of Louis Caldareraand mother of Louis, Ralph, Stephen and James Caldarera and the late Carol and Catherine Caldarera. She was also the daughter of the late Willie and Blanche Tregre and sister of the late Ada Laiche, Anna Hymel, Rosa Henry, Eva Weber and Willie, Harold, Richard and Lena Tregre. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Services are today at 2 p.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, Vacherie, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at noon. CANDIES DES ALLEMANDS - Shelley St. Amant Candies, 39, a native of Des Allemandsand resident of Luling, died Oct. 20. She was the mother of Jordan EmmaCandies. She was also the daughter of Margie Cortez St. Amant and the late GeraldSt. Amant and sister of Gordon, Kent, Vernon and Marty "Red" St. Amant.Services were held Oct. 23 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands,with interment at the church cemetery. CARPENTER METAIRIE - Rosalie Sagona Carpenter, 89, a native of Garyville, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Garyville, died Oct. 21. She was thewife of the late Richard N. Carpenter and stepmother of Sylvia Ryan, DavidCarpenter and the late James Carpenter. She was also the daughter of the late Salvadore and Vita Bella Sagona and sister of the late Fano, Louis, Salvadore, Frank, Mamie, Katie and Vita Sogona and Anna Navarra. Services were held Oct. 24 in the chapel of Lamana-Panno-Fallo FuneralHome, Metairie, with interment at Metairie Cemetery. CAVALIER LAPLACE - Ethel Hatfield Cavalier, 67, a native of Garyville and resident of Norco for 48 years, died Oct. 20. She was the wife of E.J. Cavalier andmother of Wanda Powe and Jewel Watts Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Thomas and Army Hatfield and sister of Elsie Montz and Thomas Hatfield Jr. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Oct. 23 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. CAVALIER KENNER - Geroge Joseph Cavalier, 60, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Destrehan for 34 years, died Oct. 21. He was the husband of Mary "Fay"Dufrene and father of Laura and Nicole Cavalier. He was also the son of Twilla Josephine Acosta and brother of Dorothy Delhom, Gwendolyn Deroche and Larry Cavalier. Services were held Oct. 24 in the chapel of L.A. Muhleisen and Son FuneralHome, Kenner, with interment at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery, New Orleans. CHAMPAGNE DES ALLEMANDS - Clarence J. Champagne, 84, a native of Boutte andresident of Des Allemands, died Oct. 22. He was the husband of ClaudiaBergeron Champagne and father of Shirley LeBlanc. He was also the son of the late James and Alice Lirette Champagne and brother of Gladys Trauth, Mabel Schaubhut and Milton Champagne and the late Wilbert Champagne. He is also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Des Allemands Mennonite Church, withinterment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. CLARK GRAMERCY - Reginald G. Clark, 78, a native of Gramercy and resident of PortAllen, died Oct. 19. He was the husband of Lacy B. Clark, father of ShirleyNorton, Zedra Thomas and Reginald Jr., Ronald and Kevin Clark andstepfather of Willie Scott, Francheska Williamston and Jon Pierre Tillman. He was also the son of the late Henry Sr. and Viola S. Clark and brother ofCassie Hayes, C.J. Clark and the late Czerta Pierce, Sarah Williams and Neil,Horlis and Henry Clark Jr. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Colonial Sugars after 50 yearsof service. Services were held Oct. 24 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church,Gramercy, with interment at Western Cemetery, Gramercy. DUFRENE DES ALLEMANDS - Marie Vial "Aunt Chut" Dufrene, 88, a resident of Des Allemands, died Oct. 20. She was the wife of the late Jesse F. Dufrene.She was also the daughter of the late Richard J. Sr. and Josepha Hymel Vialand sister of Josepha Delaune, Harry "Peter" Sr., Irving "Eph" Sr., and thelate Richard Jr., Leo Sr., Dennis Sr., Clarence and Sidney Vial Sr.She was a teacher in St. Charles Parish Schools from 1931 to 1974.Services were held Oct. 24 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands,with interment at the church cemetery. JACOB GONZALES - Esther Frederick "Ta-Ta" Jacob, 88, a native of Paulina and resident of Gonzales, died Oct. 22. She was the wife of the late Malus J.Jacob and mother of Janelle Breaux, Sylvia Bazile, Debra Savoy and Roland Sr., Linden Huey "Gerald" Sr. and Eugene Jacob.She was also the daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Anoncia LaicheFrederick and sister of Julie Massie. She was preceded in death by threesisters and four brothers. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Gonzales, withinterment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Gonzales. Visitation starts at 8 a.m. LACOSTE LAPLACE - Marguerite M. Lacoste, 78, a native of New Orleans and residentof LaPlace for 13 years, died Oct. 20. She was the daughter of the lateAndre and Loretto Lazare Lacosta and sister of Andrea and Andre Lacoste, and the late Emile Lacoste. Services are today at 10 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. Visitationstarts at 8 a.m. MOTHERSHEAD METAIRIE - Sarah Elaine Christensen Mothershead, 54, a native of McKenzie, Ala., former resident of St. Charles Parish for most of her life and residentof Covington for three years, died Oct. 21. She was the mother of Jerry Jr.,Thomas and Carol Kerr. She was also the daughter of the late Edward and Wilma Eddins Mothershed and sister of Sharon Strole, Diane Sarchet and Paul Mothershead. Graveside services were held Oct. 24 at Garden of Memories Cemetery,Metairie. MOTON PLAQUEMINE - Ernest "Pee Wee" Moton Jr., a native of Plaquemine andresident of Reserve, died Oct. 15. He was the brother of Ophelia, Paul andJoseph Moton. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Services were held Oct. 21 at Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, Plaqueminewith interment at Roscoe Memorial Cemetery. PETIT HAHNVILLE - Leander Joseph Petit, 72, a native and resident of Hahnville, died Oct. 21. He was the husband of Betty Foret Petit and father of StacieFalgout and Kevin Petit. He was also the son of the late Frederick and Johnise Troxler Petit and brother of Betty Tassin He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 23 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, withinterment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. WINTERS LAPLACE - Warren L. Winters Sr., 66, a native of New Orleans and residentof LaPlace for 30 years, died Oct. 21. He was the husband of Eveline Wintersand father of George Berthelot, Mickey Metzler, Warren Jr. and WanitaWinters and the late Danielle Pugh. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 24 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. Obituaries L'Observateur / October 28, 2000 BURL LUTCHER James Demario "Napp" Burl, 22, a native and resident of Lutcher, died Oct. 21. He was the father of one daughter, son of Sonya Burland Keith Ezidore and brother of Lashona Duhe, Orlando Young, Ken Bardell, Rory Clark and Chantrell Burl. He was also the grandson of Thelma Burl and the late Mickey Burl and Ethel and Wilbert Ezidore. Services were Oct. 26 at Greater King Triumph Baptist Church, Lutcher,with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. DuROUSSEAU PARADIS Sherral Jude "Beau" DuRousseau, 53, a resident of Paradis, died Oct. 21. He was the husband of Julia Godbout DuRousseau, father ofDana Zeller and Jean-Pierre DuRousseau and stepfather of Joseph Bourgeois. He was also the son of Pearl DuRousseau and the late Ulyss DuRousseau and brother of Jenella Placet, Pamela Ellis and Sedrick, Thomas, Randall DuRousseau. He is also survived by one grandchild. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a Monsanto employee for 26 years and memberof the St. Charles Parish Zoning Board of Adjustment.Services were Oct. 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Paradis,with interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. KENNEY HAHNVILLE Louella "Tile" Kenney, 73, a native of Taft and resident of Hahnville for 34 years, died Oct. 25. She was the wife of Frank "Bo-Bo"Kenney Sr. and mother of Diane Oubre, Lillian August, Pamela Bailey,Beatrice Smith and Frank Jr. and Steven Kenney Sr.She was also the daughter of the late Lillian Dennis and Benjamin Morris. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Hahnville,with interment at Greenhill Cemetery, Taft. Visitation starts at 9 a.m. NICHOLAS ST. JAMES Harry Charles "Fobb" Nicholas, 68, a native and resident of St.James, died Oct. 18. He was the son of the late Carroll and Julia LanteyNicholas and brother of Marie Alexis, Edna Mathieu, Carroll Jr., Herman andWarren Nicholas and the late Eloise Sims and Earl and Russell Nicholas. Services were Oct. 26 at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, withinterment at the church mausoleum. PARK COVINGTON Joyce H. Park, 68, a native of Norco and resident ofCovington for 38 years, died Oct. 26. She was the mother of Gay Rogers,Starr Gremillion, Dawn Spinks, Holly Hutchins, Arthur Landry and Arthur Ryals. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Vickers Northshore FuneralHome, Covington, with interment at Abite Cemetery. TREGRE PLAQUEMINE Joseph A. Tregre, 87, a native of Edgard and resident ofPlaquemine, died Oct. 24. He was the husband of 62 years of GladysBienvenu Tregre and father of Sheila Coen and Terry, Kenneth and George Tregre. He was also the son of the late Antoine and Amelia Lousteau Tregre and brother of Nina Benoit, Josephine Allemand, Virginia Benoit, Faye, Dennis and George Tregre and the late Lucille Cortez and Robert Tregre. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 27 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church,Plaquemine, with interment at Grace Memorial Park Mausoleum. WINTERS LAPLACE Warren L. Winters Sr., 66, a native of New Orleans and residentof LaPlace for 30 years, died Oct. 21. He was the husband of EvelineWinters and father of George Berthelot, Mickey Metzler, Warren Jr. andWanita Winters and the late Danielle Pugh. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 24 in the chapel of Millet-Guidry Funeral Home,LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace. # # #