Obituaries published Jan 1998 in the Opelousas Daily World, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
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Note: Dates of Obituaries have been approximated.  Actually date may vary by a few days.
  
Gloria Acker, 5 Jan 1998
Earl Acker, 5 Jan 1998
After a long illness, Gloria D'Avy Acker, 71, died Dec. 30, 1997, in the Hilltop Nursing Home in 
Kerrville, Texas. Her husband, Earl Acker, 74, a native of Waco, Texas, died Nov. 30, 1997, in 
Harper, Texas, where they resided. They were married 53 years in April.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Acker Mouret of Baker, Jean Acker Haley of 
Harlingen, Texas, and Nancy Acker Turner of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren; Gloria's three brothers, Sylvan and Clayton D'Avy, both of Opelousas, and 
Gael D'Avy of Lake Charles; and a sister, Jacqueline D'Avy of New Haven, Ky.; and a host of 
nieces and nephews.

Carrie Andrepont, 21 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar J. Andrepont, the former Carrie Theresa Clary, 95, will be held 
at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the church 
cemetery.
The Rev. Charles Nicholas Trahan will conduct the services.
Mrs. Andrepont, a resident of Opelousas, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 1998, in 
Opelousas General Hospital. She was a housewife.
Survivors include: a son, Y.C. and (wife) Elaine B. Andrepont of Opelousas; three daughters, Ms. 
Doris B. Andrepont of Opelousas, Mrs. Kathleen (Kitty) Reed of Ville Platte and Mrs. Blanche 
and (husband) Francis Perio of Groves, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Beulah Clary of New 
Orleans and Martha Clary of Opelousas; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Andrepont was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Andrepont.
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

John Angelle (pic), 22 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. John Richard Angelle, 53, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Our 
Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Charles Borromeo 
Catholic Church Cemetery in Grand Coteau.
The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services.
Mr. Angelle died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at his residence.
Survivors include: his mother, Eva Simonet Angelle of Opelousas; four brothers, Joseph 
Angelle, Eugene Angelle, George Angelle and Leroy Angelle Sr., all of Opelousas; six sisters, 
Vergie Angelle Mouton, Vernida Angelle Colomb, Martha Dean and Odelia Angelle, all of 
Opelousas, Geneva Jones of Leonville and Linda Lazard of Galveston, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 7:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in 
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Rufus Arnold Jr., 26 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Rufus Hollis Arnold Jr., 56, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in 
Quirk and Son Funeral Home here. Burial will be in the Frey Cemetery in Mowata.
Mr. Arnold, a native of Eunice and resident of Lafayette, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in 
Lafayette General Hospital. An art teacher in St. Martin Parish for more than 20 years, Mr. 
Arnold was a commissioned artist who devoted his talent to religious art throughout his life 
and in his retirement.
Survivors include his parents, Rufus Hollis Arnold Sr. and Mary Ledoux Arnold of Eunice; a 
brother, Anthony Bernard Arnold of Eunice; a sister, Kucille Arnold Pitre of Lafayette; a niece; 
and several nephews.
Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Azeline Aucoin, 19 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Azeline Manuel Aucoin, 94, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Sunday in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here. Burial will be in the new St. 
Ann's Cemetery in Mamou.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Verla Aymond, 2 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Verla Marie Aymond, the former Verla Marie Verrette, 79, will 
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Aymond, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Mallet, died at 11:50 a.m. 
Thursday, January 1, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: three sons, David Paul Aymond of Houston, Texas, Jim Aymond of 
Opelousas and John Aymond of Springfield, Ill.; a sister, Marlene V. Devillier of 
Opelousas; and eight grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday 
until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Cyprien Babineaux, 15 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Cyprien Babineaux are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Cyprine Babineaux, 16 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Cyprine "DoDo" Babineaux, 70, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday 
in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Babineaux, a native and resident of Opelousas, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998, at his 
residence.
Survivors include: three sons, Louis Paul Dugas of Opelousas, Kerry Stermer of Atlanta, Ga., 
and Michael Dale Stermer of Oakdale; two daughters, Dorothy "Dot" Foreman of Lafayette and 
Valerie Trahan of Boise, Idaho; a brother, Horace Babineaux of St. Francisville; 13 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Babineaux was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Joyce Stermer Babineaux.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rand Bellard, 26 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Rand Bellard, 33, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in 
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum.
The Rev. Fred Swenson will conduct the services.
Mr. Bellard, a resident of Church Point, died Saturday, January 24, 1998, in Pointe Coupee 
Parish.
Survivors include: two sons, Bralyn Bellard and Derrick Brock Bellard, both of Church Point; a 
stepdaughter, Brittany Lee Hebert of Church Point; his father, Ronald Bellard of Church Point; 
his mother, Lois Devillier Bellard of Church Point; three brothers, AndreÕ R. Bellard of Port 
Barre, Wendell B. Bellard and David Kirk Bellard, both of Church Point; a sister, Tammy Bellard 
Carriere of Higginbotham; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Andre' Bellard, Wendell Bellard, Kirk Bellard, Michael Carriere, Bralyn 
Bellard, David Carriere, Blaine Bellard and Jeremy Bellard.
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Benton, 5 Jan 1998
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Eddie J. Benton, 55, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. 
Peters Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Benton, a resident of Lafayette, died at 10:38 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Our Lady 
of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 
time of services.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Priscilla Bergeron, 12 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Priscilla Bergeron, 51, were held at 10 a.m. today in Quirk & 
Son Funeral Home here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Minisse Bernard, 12 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Minisse Bernard, 89, were held 
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. 
Andrew Cemetery in Plaisance.
Mrs. Bernard, a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 
1998, in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas.
Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Marion (Icie) Soileau of Opelousas; a 
sister, Mrs. Hazel Guillory of Ville Platte; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-
grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. 
Saturday until time of services.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Minisse Bernard, 15 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Minisse Bernard, 89, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, 
January 10, 1998, in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery in 
Plaisance.
Mrs. Bernard, a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 1998, in Senior 
Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a devoted catholic for 89 years. 
Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Marion (Icie) Soileau of Opelousas; two daughters-in-law, 
Wanda Brown of Opelousas and Mildred Brown of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Guillory of Ville 
Platte; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bernard was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Attale Brown; her 2nd husband, V.A. 
Bernard; and three children, Teurling Brown, Dillard Brown and Lee Roy Brown.
Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of 
services.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Lucille Bertrand, 29 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Olivier Bertrand, 85, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Lucille Bertrand (Pic), 30 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Bertrand, the former Lucille Olivier, 85, will be held at 11 
a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Bertrand, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Opelousas, died Wednesday, January 28, 
1998, in J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home in Arnaudville. She was a member of the 
L.P.N. Association, Our Lady of Mercy Altar Society, other church volunteer groups and the 
Catholic Daughters.
Survivors include: a son, Claiborne Roy Bertrand of Opelousas; two daughters, Jeannie 
Bertrand Gonsoulin of Trinity, Texas, and Catherine "Tootie" Bertrand of Massachusetts; nine 
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bertrand was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Roy "Parain" Bertrand; and three 
sisters, Loula Herminia Olivier Boulanger and Rosa Belle Olivier Thibeaux.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Barry Bolack, 28 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Barry Frank Bolack, 59, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in 
St. Thomas More Catholic Church here.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Hilden Boone, 28 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Hilden Joseph Boone, 75, will be held (time pending) Thursday in 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Sunset Highway in Opelousas with burial in the 
Baptist Cemetery in Prairie Ronde.
Mr. Boone, a resident of Opelousas, died at 12:25 a.m. today (Wednesday, January 28, 1998) in 
Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired dispatcher and a veteran.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Leola May (Steward) Boone of Opelousas; his mother, Mrs. 
Henry (Amy) Boone of Lawtell; four sons, Waven Boone of Ville Platte, Ronald Boone of Fartt, 
Texas, Brandon Boone and Hilden Joseph (Joey) Boone Jr., both of Opelousas; three daughters, 
Mrs. Phyllis Bellard of Crowley, Miss Melissa Boone and Mrs. Tommy (Monique) Poulet, both of 
Opelousas; four brothers, Henry Boone and James Boone, both of Opelousas, Louis G. Boone of 
Henderson and Adrian Boone of Lawtell; eight sisters, Mrs. Sherman (Ruby) Granger and Mrs. 
McGuffey (Virginia) Bertrand, both of Opelousas, Mrs. Victoria Pitre, Miss Velma Boone, Miss 
Eva Boone, Miss Ella Bertrand and Miss Mary Lou Boone, all of Lawtell, and Mrs. Clayton (Eula) 
Roy of Port Barre; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Boone was preceded in death by his father, Henry Boone; five brothers; and two sisters.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of 
services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Emily Bordelon, 22 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Horace Bordelon, the former Emily Pitre, 85, will be 
held at 1 p.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill 
Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard will conduct the services.
Mrs. Bordelon, a resident of Opelousas, died at noon Wednesday, January 21, 1998, in 
Opelousas General Hospital. She was a housewife.
Survivors include: a son, Roland J. Bordelon of Palmer, Alaska; four daughters, Mrs. Leo (Mary 
Alice) Savoy of Port Barre, Ms. Anna B. Guidroz and Ms. Winnie D. Bordelon, both of Opelousas, 
and Mrs. Douglas (Brenda) Burdick of Anchorage, Alaska; 13 grandchildren; and 15 
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bordelon was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emile (Marceline Ardoin) 
Pitre; her husband, Horace Bordelon; a brother and a sister.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Marjorie Boudreaux (pic), 12 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie Boudreaux, 76, will be held at 9 a.m. 
Monday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas. Burial will be in the 
new Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Cemetery in Church Point.
The Rev. Malcolm O' Leary will officiate.
Mrs. Boudreaux died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in Opelousas 
General Hospital. 
Survivors include four sons, Martin Boutte of Opelousas, John Boudreaux of
Eunice, Charles Boudreaux and James Boudreaux, both of Houston, Texas; 
four daughters, Theresa Malbrough of Opelousas, Molly Boudreaux and 
Geraldine Senegal, both of Eunice, and Sarah Williiams of Houston, Texas; 
a brother, Joseph Lee Boudreaux of Houston, Texas; a sister, Angel Chavis 
of Houston, Texas; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home of
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 
7 p.m. by Rev. Malcolm O' Leary.

Bertha Brasseaux, 16 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Brasseaux, 69, will be 
held at 11 a.m. Monday in Duhon Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in 
the First Baptist Cemetery.
The Rev. Jake Tanner will officiate.
Mrs. Brasseaux, a resident of Rayne, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998,
in Columbia Medical Center of the Southwest in Lafayette. 
Survivors include her husband, Marion Brasseaux of Church Point; a son and
daughter-in-law, Rocco and Kathy Brasseaux of Rayne; a granddaughter, 
Haley Brasseaux of Rayne; and a grandson, Brock Manton Brasseaux of 
Rayne.
Mrs. Brasseaux was preceded in death by her parents, Sezare Sonnier and 
Ella Doucet, and a sister, Verley Brasseaux.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. 
Monday until the time of services.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Mae Breaux, 28 Jan 1998
CROWLEY - Funeral services for Ms. Shirley Mae Breaux, 63, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in 
St. Theresa Catholic Church here with burial in South Crowley Cemetery.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Verna Briscoe, 6 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Wilbur Briscoe, the former Verna Marie Melancon, 63, 
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in Our Lady of 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Church Point.
The Rev. Austin Leger will conduct the services.
Mrs. Briscoe died at 12:15 a.m. today (Tuesday, January 6, 1998), at her residence. She was a 
housewife.
Survivors include: four sons, Donald Briscoe of Leonville, Linn Briscoe of New Iberia, Kevin 
Briscoe of Auburn, Ga., and Wilbur Briscoe Jr. of Lafayette; four daughters, Virley Briscoe of 
Prairie Ronde, Mrs. Leonard (Melinda) Van Orden of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Darin (Cathy) Speyrer and 
Denise Briscoe, both of Plaisance; two brothers, Mervin Melancon and Frank Melancon, both of 
Opelousas; a sister, Bobbie Pitre of Opelousas; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four 
step grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Briscoe was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Briscoe Sr.; and a daughter, Brenda 
Higdon.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 p.m. today until time of services on Wednesday. A 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Alcide Brown, 30 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Alcide Brown, 83, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in 
Ninth Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. M.L. Thomas will conduct the services.
Mr. Brown, a resident of Ville Platte, died Tuesday, January 27, 1998, in Ville Platte Medical 
Center.
Survivors include: three sons, Bertrand Brown of Beaumont, Texas, Wilbert Brown of Mamou 
and Delta Brown of Ville Platte; six daughters, Edna Louis of Ville Platte, Marie Brown, Nelda 
L. Brown, Rose Brown, Alice Brown and Elma Brown, all of Lake Charles; and a sister, Lydia 
Tezeno of Ville Platte.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Ninth Baptist Church in Ville Platte.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Brown Sr., 16 Jan 1998
LAFAYETTE - Memorial services for Mr. Edward E. Brown Sr., 88, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Martin & Castille Funeral Home Chapel here.
The Rev. Msgr. J. Guy Lemoine, pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church of New Iberia, will conduct 
the services. Gerard Lancon, accompanied on the organ by Alberta Lewis, will sing for the 
funeral mass, "Old Rugged Cross," "I Asked The Lord" and "How Great Thou Art."
Mr. Brown, a native of Pleasant Hill and a resident of Lafayette for 22 years, died at 1:33 a.m. 
Monday, January 12, 1998, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center 
in Lafayette. He was
the son of the late James Brown of Mississippi and the former Mary 
Graham of Pleasant Hill.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Brown was employed by Humble Oil Company 
(now Exxon Oil Co.) for 40 years. He was a member of the Exxon Annuitant 
Club.
Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn Fields Brown of Lafayette; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Sale 
of Hot Springs, Ark.; a son, Edward E. Brown Jr. of Mesquite, Texas; five grandchildren; two 
nieces, Hazel Bankston of Dallas, Texas, and Elanor Burroughs of Longview, Texas; and a 
nephew, Robert Brown of Tulsa, Okla.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a daughter, Bettye Harris; his parents; three brothers; and 
three sisters.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Brown's name may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy 
Association, 1819 W. Pinhook, Suite 111, Lafayette, La. 70508 and/or the charity of your 
choice.
Martin & Castille Funeral Home Inc. of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.

Elton Brown, 12 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Elton Joseph Brown, 47, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Elton Brown Jr., 20 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Elton Joseph Brown Jr., 45, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor, will conduct the services.
Mr. Brown, a resident of Carencro and a native of Opelousas, died Saturday, January 10, 1998, 
in Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville.
Survivors include: his mother, Mrs. Madeline Colomb of Sunset; his wife, Mrs. Melba Brown of 
Opelousas; a son, Elton Joseph Brown Fisher of Opelousas; eight brothers, Joseph Kenneth 
Brown of Lake Charles, Martin Leon Brown of Opelousas, Ray Anthony Brown and Wayne Edward 
Brown, both of Sunset, Johnathan Paul Brown of Cankton, Walter Colomb of Crowley, Clifton 
Colomb and Gerald Colomb, both of Houston, Texas; four sisters, Barbara Ann Colomb of 
Detroit, Mich., Georgia Ann Charles and Elaine Marie Colomb, both of Houston, Texas, and Joann 
Jordon of Opelousas; a stepson, James C. Keys of Sacramento, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Lisa 
Keys Woodfork of San Francisco, Calif., and Renee Jones Robertson of San Diego, Calif.; and 11 
grandchildren.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Elton Joseph Brown Sr.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements.

Elton Brown Jr., 20 Jan 1998
In the obituary for Mr. Elton Joseph Brown Jr. in Thursday's edition it should have stated that 
his wife is Mrs. Melba Keys Brown of Opelousas; a stepson, James C. Keys of Sacramento, 
Calif; and two stepdaughters, Lisa Keys Woodfork of San Francisco, Calif., and Renee Jones 
Robertson of San Diego, Calif.
The information was incorrectly given to the paper at press time.

Susie Brown, 26 Jan 1998
CROWLEY - Funeral services for Ms. Susie Mae Brown, 84, were held at 2 p.m. today in Israelite 
Baptist Church here with burial in West Crowley Cemetery.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

George Buller (Pic), 2 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mr. George W. Buller, 86, will be held at 10 a.m. 
Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill 
Cemetery. Jasper Neyland American Legion Post #209 will perform Military Graveside
Services.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard will conduct the services.
Mr. Buller, a resident of Garland, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1997, in
Opelousas General Hospital. He was the owner and operator of a General 
Merchandise Store.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II where he was in 
the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. Mr. Buller was a member and Past Commander of the 
Jasper Neyland American Legion Post #209 in Washington.
Mr. Buller was the President of the Garland-Whiteville Water System. He was a 
member of the St. Landry Parish Soil and Water Conservation Board, served on the 
Board of Commission for Fire District #3 and was instrumental in the forming of the Fire
District #3 in 1960.
He served on the board of various hunting clubs and was instrumental in 
reestablishing wildlife in the area. Mr. Buller was a trustee of St. Agnes Chapel in 
Garland and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington.
Mr. Buller will be best remembered as a St. Landry Parish Police Juror of which he 
served for 24 years, representing Ward 5 and was the President and Parish Manager 
of the St. Landry Police Jury for a number of years.
Survivors include: his wife, Aline Wilks Buller of Garland; two sons, Paul Ethan Buller 
of Opelousas and Benedict Marvin Buller of Garland; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Ray 
(Agnes) LeBlanc of Garland, Mrs. Raynold (Sara) Soileau of Washington; Mrs. Luis 
(Alida) Lugo of Metairie; Mrs. Charles (Evelina) Soileau of New Iberia and Mrs. Ike 
(Gail) Boudreaux of LeBeau; 27 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Buller was preceded in death by his parents, John Eldridge and Alida Joubert 
Buller; a prior spouse, Rita Mire Buller; a brother, John Stanley Buller; and a sister, 
Mrs. Levy (Lelia) Vidrine.
Pallbearers will be Phillip LeBlanc, Brent LeBlanc, Dirk Soileau, Donald Buller, Carlos
Lugo, Brad Buller, Jeffery Soileau and Joseph Boudreaux.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Saturday 
until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Beatrice Burleigh, 21 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. George Burleigh, the former Beatrice Stanford, 91, are incomplete at 
this time.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Harold Burleigh, 6 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Harold Burleigh, 84, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady Queen 
of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Burleigh, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Grand Coteau, died at 4 p.m. Monday, 
January 5, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having 
served in the U.S. Navy and a retired Insurance Salesman.
Survivors include: his wife, Genevieve Hollier Burleigh of Opelousas; two sons and 
daughters-in-law, Harold Craig and Sherrie M. Burleigh of Opelousas and Thad James and Susan
L. Burleigh of Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Albert R. (Ingrid M.) DeChicchis of Athens, 
Ga., Mrs. John Allen (Sharon) Fontenot and Mrs. Ken J. (Stephanie) Hurst, both of Opelousas; and 
ten grandchildren, Andy Burleigh, Misty Guillory, Timothy and Nicole DeChicchis, Joshua and 
Jacob Burleigh, Joseph Loftice, Courtney Roy, Megan and Lindsey Hurst.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Lelia Callihan, 22 Jan 1998
LEMOYEN - Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Mae Callihan, 83, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in 
St. James Baptist Church here with burial in St. Lukes Cemetery.
The Rev. Fontenot will conduct the services.
Mrs. Callihan died at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Mid-Jefferson Hospital in 
Nederland, Texas. She was an usher at St. James Baptist Church in LeMoyen.
Survivors include: a son, James Callihan Jr. of Lemoyen; a very special son-in-law, Eurick 
Fields of Port Arthur, Texas; a daughter, Marjorie Fields of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters, 
Alma Prince and Lillia Chavis, both of Port Arthur, Texas; three grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in St. James Baptist Church in Lemoyen.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

George Carmouche, 20 Jan 1998
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. George "Stagg" Carmouche, 66, of Carencro, will be held 
at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until 
time of services.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Herman Carrier, 29 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Herman Carrier, 83, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Herman Carrier, 30 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mr. Herman Carrier, 89, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in 
Fondel Memorial Chapel here with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Josie Carriere, 5 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Josie Amy Carriere, 88, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas with burial in the Bellevue Mausoleum.
The Rev. Bill Youngblood will officiate.
Mrs. Carriere, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:02 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, in Opelousas 
General Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Amy Lumber Co.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy C. Miller of St. Francisville; a daughter-in-law, Mamie 
Ruth N. Perkins of New Iberia; four grandchildren, Linda Labiche of New Iberia, Rod Perkins of 
Vallejo, Calif., Thomas C. Howard III of Auburn, Ala., and Cynthia P. Miller of St. Francisville; 
four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Carriere was preceded in death by her husband, Elridge A. Carriere; a son, George Elbert 
Perkins; parents, August and Leontine Whaley Amy; three brothers, Herbert, Robert and Errol 
Amy; and a sister, Mable Amy.
Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until the time of 
services. 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway, Opelousas, is in charge of 
arrangements.

Melena Carter, 9 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Melena Carter, 79, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Melena Carter, 16 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES  - Funeral services for Mrs. Melena B. Carter, 79, will be held at 7 p.m. today in 
First Community Baptist Church here with burial at 9 a.m. Saturday in Southern Memorial 
Garden in Baton Rouge.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Alton Castille, 16 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Alton "Deg" Castille, 83, were held at 2 p.m. today in 
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery #1.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

David Castille, 15 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. David Castille, 75, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

David Castille, 20 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. David H. Castille, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady 
Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Castille, a resident of Berwick, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Terrebonne 
General Hospital in Houma. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: a brother, Lionel E. "Ed" Castille Jr. of Opelousas;  and a sister, Anne 
Castille Stevens of Lake Charles.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Lula Champ, 22 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Mae Joubert Champ, 64, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Fresh 
Anointing Ministries in Opelousas with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington.
The Rev. McKinley V. Brown will conduct the services.
Mrs. Champ died Monday, January 19, 1998, at her residence.
Survivors include: two sons, Jeremiah Champ of Opelousas and Mark Champ of Oakland, Calif.; 
a daughter, Mona Champ of Opelousas; nine brothers, O.G. Joubert, Watkins Joubert, Fredrick 
Joubert, Jefferson Joubert, Amos Joubert, Flenoid Joubert, Leroy Joubert and Wilson Joubert, 
all of Opelousas, and Johnny Joubert of Richmond, Calif.; a sister, Rose L. Joubert Thomas of 
Opelousas; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A wake will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements.

Eula Chapman, 26 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Chapman, 82, of Ville Platte, will be held at 2 
p.m. Sunday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here. Burial will be in the B.J. Fontenot Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Charles Sr. (Pic), 16 Jan 1998
GARLAND - Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Charles Sr., 72, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in 
Chimneyville Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Gilton Gallow will conduct the services.
Mr. Charles died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 1998, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 
Lafayette. He was a deacon at  Macedonia Baptist Church in Dubuisson.
Survivors include: his wife, Libby Vallien Charles of Garland; six sons, Arthur Charles Jr., of 
Opelousas, Joseph Charles of Avondale, Larry Charles Sr. of Palmetto, Warren Charles, Edward 
Charles and Bobby Charles, all of Garland; four daughters, Willa Mae McBride and Peggy Ann 
Blackshire, all of Houston, Texas, Abbie Gale Smith of Ville Platte and Libby K. Crump of 
Rosenberg, Texas; two brothers, Ezekiel Charles Sr. of Opelousas and John North Charles Sr. of
Jeanerette; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He also leaves to mourn a host of 
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. today in Chimneyville Baptist Church in Garland. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Chavis, 16 Jan 1998
Prairie Laurent - Funeral services for Ms. Catherine Chavis, 68, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday in St. Jules Catholic Church here with burial in St. Landry Cemetery in Opelousas.
Ms. Chavis, a resident of Lake Charles, died Thursday, January 15, 1998, at her residence
Survivors include: a son-in-law, Marshall Daniels of New Orleans; a daughter, Deborah Daniels 
of New Orleans; two brothers, Norman Chavis and Charles Chavis, both of Opelousas; a sister, 
Theresa Sittig of Opelousas; and a grandchild.
A wake will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Prairie 
Laurent.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Birthreasa Chenier (Pic), 16 Jan 1998
GRAND PRAIRIE -  Funeral services for Ms. Birthreasa F. Chenier, 55, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in True Vine Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. L.T. Thomas will conduct the services.
Ms. Chenier died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, January 11, 19098, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 
Lafayette.
Survivors include: two sons, Kyle Chenier and Quwain Chenier, both of Lafayette; a daughter, 
Nicole Chenier of Lafayette; four brothers, Noah Fontenot, Alvin Fontenot and Cornelius 
Fontenot III, all of Port Arthur, Texas, and Nolan Fontenot of Opelousas; and four sisters, 
Louatrice Prejean and Meanettea Weber, both of Port Arthur, Texas, Eva Guillory of Opelousas 
and Anna Bell Malveaux of Plaisance. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other 
relatives, friends, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is 
in charge of arrangements.

David Chiasson, 16 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. David Chiasson are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Sidney Chiasson, 19 Jan 1998
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Sidney David Chiasson, 90, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum.
Mr. Chiasson, a resident of Port Barre, died at 5:16 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, in Veterans 
Administration Hospital in Alexandria. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World
War II. Mr. Chiasson was a retired oil field roughneck and a member of the Port Barre 
American 
Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Kaye) Knab of Niceville, Fla.; three sisters, Azema Box 
of Port Barre, Emily Davis and Beulah Clary, both of New Orleans; four grandchildren, Tonya, 
Melissa, Christina and Danielle.
Mr. Chiasson was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Dupre Chiasson; and four 
sisters, Yola Nezat, Lillian Bernard, Helen Henry and Ita Marks.
Visiting hours were held from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 8 a.m. Sunday until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Ciola, 16 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES  - Funeral services for Mr. Ronald F. Ciola, 55, were held at 4 p.m. Thursday in 
Fondel Memorial Chapel here with burial in Veteran's Cemetery in Port Hudson.
Fondel Memorial Chapel in Lake Charles was in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Cole, 7 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Cole, 52, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Cole, 9 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Cole, 57, will be held at noon Saturday in 
Sts. Memorial Church of God in Christ here with burial in St. John Church Cemetery in Oberlin.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Ella Collins, 6 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Havard Collins Sr., the former Ella Halphen, 89, will be held at 10 
a.m. Wednesday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry Cemetery.
The Rev. Nicky Trahan will conduct the services.
Mrs. Collins, a resident of Baton Rouge for 15 years formerly of Opelousas, died at 6:28 a.m. 
Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.
She was a graduate of Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans as an R.N. Mrs. Collins was 
employed by the St. Landry Clinic, Opelousas General Hospital and also filled the term of the 
Office of City Marshall for the City of Opelousas at the time of her husbandÕs death in 1980. 
She was a Deputy Marshall for a number of years. Mrs. Collins was a member of St. Louis King 
of France Catholic Church in Baton Rouge.
Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Havard and Pat Collins Jr. of Chalmette; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Verlyne and Cleve LeBlanc of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Gary 
and Lance LeBlanc, both of Baton Rouge, and Stephanie and Ashly Collins, both of Chalmette; 
and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Havard "Cochiese" Collins Sr.; and her 
parents, Michael and Ella Marie Halphen.
Pallbearers will be Gary and Lance LeBlanc, L.L. and Kim Andrus, Tim Collins and Clinton 
Beaugh.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of
services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Mable Collins, 2 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Kavanaugh Collins, the former Mable Lavergne, 84, will be 
held (time and date pending) in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with 
burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Mable Collins, 5 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Kavanaugh Collins, the former Mable Lavergne, 84, will be held at 10 
a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the Bellevue 
Memorial Park Cemetery.
The. Rev. Mike Champagne will officiate.
Mrs. Collins, a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in Greenville. 
Texas. She was a housewife and member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of Mercy 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Ronald John Collins of Chalmette; a daugher, Mrs. Saul (Arlene) 
Speyrer of Greenville, Texas; two sisters, Eula Daigle of Houston, Texas, and Mamie Richard of 
Baker; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Kavanaugh Collins in Dec. 12, 1995.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m. Monday until the time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway, Opelousas, is in charge of 
arrangements.

Wilton Comeaux, 26 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Wilton Comeaux, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday 
in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. Jack Welsh will officiate.
Mr. Comeaux, a resident of Poplarville, Miss., died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in L.O. 
Crosby Memorial Hospital in Picayune, Miss. He was a retired engineer and a veteran.
Survivors include five sons, Francis Comeaux and Wilton Comeaux, both of New Orleans, John 
Dale COmeaux, Cleopha Comeaux and John Perry Comeaux, all three of Poplarville, Miss.; five 
daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Rose Marie) Devore of Slidell, Mrs. Nathan (Joyce) Thompson of 
Crowley, Mrs. Wayne (Carolyn) Landreaux of Poplarville, Miss., Mrs. Juan (Ruby Ann) Devilla and
Mrs. Gaile Chatelain, both of New Orleans; a brother and sister-in-law, Ceaser and Evelyn 
Comeaux of McNeil, Miss.; two brothers-in-law, William Burleigh and Lloyd Stutes, both of 
Lafayette; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rose Comeaux of Slidell; 26 gandchildren; and 16 
great-grandchildren. 
Mr. Comeaux was preceded in death by his wife, Noamie Burliegh Comeaux, six sisters and 
three brothers.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until midnight Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of 
services Monday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway, Opelousas, is in charge of 
arrangements.

Albert Cormier, 15 Jan 1998
LEWISBURG - Funeral services for Mr. Albert "Berro" Cormier, 68, will be held at 10 a.m. 
Thursday in St. John Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Laura Cormier, 26 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura LeBouef Cormier, 104, were held at 2 p.m. today in 
Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Paul Cemetery.
Mrs. Cormier, a resident of Eunice, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998, at her residence.
Survivors include: a son, Burton Cormier of Mowata; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda C. Vidrine of 
Eunice and Mrs. Berna Gall of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 14 
great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cormier was preceded in death by two daughters, Helen Doty and Clarice Frey; her 
husband, Eraste Cormier; and a grandson.
Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. today until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Karl Coulon, 7 Jan 1998
MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Karl J. Coulon, 37, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Melville with burial in St. John Cemetery.
Mr. Coulon, a resident of Henderson, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 1998, at his 
residence. He was a carpenter. Mr. Coulon was a member of the Lucky 12 Hunting Club and a 
veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include: his parents, Charles and Nevest Coulon of Melville; a special dear friend and 
companion, Kathy Belleau of Henderson; a stepdaughter and husband, Desi and Josh Ponthieaux 
of Melville; a brother and wife, Charles and Irene Coulon Jr. of Melville; two sisters and 
husbands, Sherry and Bo Marcotte of Livonia and Patsy and Marcus Naquin of Krotz Springs; 
seven nieces and five nephews.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 p.m. today until time of services on Thursday.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville is in charge of arrangements.

Rita Daigle, 15 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Daigle, the former Rita Thibodeaux, 77, will be 
held at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Charles Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Memorial 
Park Cemetery in Opelousas.
The Rev. Norman Rogge, S.J., will conduct the services.
Mrs. Daigle, a native of Church Point and a resident of Grand Coteau, died at 10:09 p.m. 
Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. She was a member of 
St. Charles Altar Society.
Survivors include: two sons, John Ronald (Ronnie) Daigle of Sunset and Michael Barney (Mike) 
Daigle of Mire; two daughters, Mrs. Jessie (Brenella) Joubert of Crowley and Mrs. Roddie 
(Tonia) Toney of Slidell; five brothers, Elvin Thibodeaux and Floyd Thibodeaux, both of Grand 
Coteau, Berchman "Bee" Thibodeaux of Port Barre, Lawrence Thibodeaux of Leonville and 
Hubert Thibodeaux of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Gertie Thibodeaux of Opelousas and Sister 
Odile Joseph of Indianapolis, Ind.; ten grandchildren, Nicci Anderson of Slidell, Steve Daigle of 
West Monroe, Greg Daigle and Vernon Joubert, both of Lafayette, Louis (Jay) Joubert of Iota, 
Monica Joubert and Kevin Joubert, both of Crowley, Michelle Daigle and Michael Daigle, both of 
Mire, and Gary Joubert of Seattle, Wash.; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Daigle was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Agnes Thibodeaux Thibodeaux; 
her husband, Steve Daigle; a son, Vernon Joseph Daigle; four brothers, Gervis, Easton, Huey and 
Ferdie Thibodeaux; and a sister, Mrs. Clifton (Clemence) Hollier.
A wake will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.

Lindsey Darbonne, 21 Jan 1998
CHATAIGNIER - Funeral services for Mr. Lindsey Darbonne, 79, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in 
Mt. Carmel Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Euna Darcy, 23 Jan 1998
IOTA - Funeral services for Mrs. Euna Bertrand Darcy, 90, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in 
St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Iota is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Dartez (Pic), 27 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Jessie James Dartez, 63, will be held at 10 a.m. 
Thursday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Norman Rogge' will conduct the services.
Mr. Dartez died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, January 23, 1998, in University Medical Center in 
Lafayette.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Irma Williams Dartez of Opelousas; a son, Bryon Keith 
Williams of Opelousas; four daughters, Mrs. Claudette Gallow, Mrs. Carol Batiste, Ms. Cathleen 
Dartez and Mrs. Natalie Butler, all of Opelousas; three brothers, Lester 
Dartez, Rogers Dartez and Sylvester Dartez, all of Opelousas; five sisters, Mrs. Lietha Davis, Mrs. Mary Hester 
Richard, Mrs. Henrietta Thibodeaux and Mrs. Theresa Green, all of Opelousas, and Mrs. Irma 
Jean Boyd of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Mr. Dartez was preceded in death by his parents; a son; and two brothers.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

Hollard David, 6 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Hollard J. David, 79, were held at 10 a.m. today in Our 
Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum.
The Rev. Fred Swenson conducted the services.
Mr. David, a resident of Church Point, died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Acadia-St.
Landry Hospital in Church Point.
Survivors include: his wife, Verda Mae David of Church Point; a brother, Kermit David of 
Lafayette; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. today until time of 
services.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Reginald DeJean Sr. (Pic), 19 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Reginald (Tecus) DeJean Sr., 86, will be held (time and date pending) 
with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.
Mr. DeJean, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5:05 a.m. today (Thursday, February 19, 1998) in 
Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired manager at Olinde's Furniture Store with over 25 
years of service. Mr. DeJean was a member of the Woodman of the World and a lifetime 
member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1173 in Opelousas. He was very active and 
participated in the Adoration Chapels in Our Lady of Mercy and Our Lady Queen of Angels 
Catholic Churches.
Survivors include: a son, Reginald (Reggie) DeJean Jr. of Houma; a daughter, Deborah 
Culbertson of Opelousas; and three grandchildren, Chad Culbertson of Opelousas, Ryan DeJean 
of Lafayette and Delaney (Del) DeJean of Lafayette.
Mr. DeJean was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Savoie DeJean in 1980; a daughter, 
Cheryl DeJean in 1969; and his parents, Leopold and Bernadette Dupre DeJean.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Clarence Delahoussaye Jr. (Pic), 22 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Patrick "Punkin" Delahoussaye Jr., 50, will be held at noon 
Saturday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial 
Park.
The Rev. David Broussard will conduct the services.
Mr. Delahoussaye, a resident of Houston, Texas, and a native of Opelousas, died Tuesday, 
January 20, 1998, in V.A. Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was a professional driver.
Survivors include: his mother, Mrs. Margaret Thomas Delahoussaye of Opelousas; a son, Patrick 
Delahoussaye of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Dorothy Sausley of Houston, Texas, and Mitzi 
Smith of Pearland, Texas; two sons-in-law, Michael Sausley and Troy Smith; three brothers, 
Mike Delahoussaye of Carencro, Steve Delahoussaye and Keith Delahoussaye, both of 
Opelousas; a sister, Charlene D. Bridges of Baton Rouge; and a granddaughter, Ashley Smith.
Mr. Delahoussaye was preceded in death by his father, Clarence "Pete" Delahoussaye; and a 
sister, Alida Landry.
Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

David Deshotel, 22 Jan 1998
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mr. David E. Deshotel, 36, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in St. 
John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Deshotel, a resident of Newburyport, Mass., died Sunday, January 18, 1998, in Ann Jaques 
Hospital in Newburyport, Mass. He was employed as an electrical engineer for Henchel Corp. in 
Newburyport for the past several years. Mr. Deshotel served in the Navy aboard the USS 
Eisenhower in the Nuclear Power Unit. He was interested in computers and other electrical 
devices. Often called "The Last of the Great Tinkers" by his friends, he was always fixing 
electrical equipment.
Survivors include: his mother, Joyce Leger Deshotel of Church Point; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Christine and Donald Ward of Dustin, Fla., and Susan and Glen Gingaras of 
Youngsville; several nieces and nephews; and his partner, Ernie Delagarza of Newburyport, 
Mass.
Visiting hours will begin at 10 a.m. Friday in Duhon Funeral Home in Church Point, which is in 
charge of arrangements.

Carroll Devalcourt (Pic), 12 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Carroll "Cora" Devalcourt, 71, will be held at 1 p.m. 
Tuesday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Jack Welsh, associate pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, will conduct 
the services.
Mr. Devalcourt, a native and lifelong resident of Sunset, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 
1998, at his residence. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a 
member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Devalcourt was a veteran of the military having 
served in the Army, during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
He had served as councilman for the Town of Sunset and worked for a number of years as Town 
Supervisor for the Town of Sunset. Mr. Devalcourt had been employed for over 17 years with 
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital as a security guard.
Survivors include: two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mason (Sable) Menard of Lafayette and Mrs. Kearny 
(Mable) Blanchard of Marrero; two sisters, Mrs. John E. (Nellie) Gautreaux and Mildred Phillips, 
both of Sunset; seven step grandchildren; 16 step great-grandchildren; and three step 
great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Devalcourt was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Landry Devalcourt who had died October 
20, 1995, and by his parents, Theodore T. Devalcourt and the former Elodie Guilbeau, both 
natives of Sunset.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Terry Blanchard, Jay Blanchard, Keith Menard, Garrett Bergeron, Ashton 
Thibodeaux and Dwayne Phillips.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Ophelia Devillier, 21 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Ophelia V. Devillier, 90, will be held (time pending) Thursday in St. 
Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Devillier, a resident of Opelousas, died at 1:10 a.m. today (Wednesday, January 21, 1998) 
in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas.
Survivors include: three sons, Vernon "Peanut" Devillier of New Roads, Larry Devillier of 
Brighton, Colo., and Louis "Boosie" Devillier of Opelousas; four daughters, Mrs. Jules (Faye) 
Fontenot of New Roads, Mrs. Ronald (Lois) Bellard of Church Point, Mrs. A.C. (Vera) Broussard 
of Welsh and Mrs. Johnny (Jackie) Hargroder of Port Barre; 31 grandchildren; 54 
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Devillier was preceded by her husband, Cless Devillier; two sons, Bubba Devillier and 
Clayton Devillier; and a daughter, Fern Devillier.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 p.m. today until time of services on Thursday.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 

Olympe Dore', 5 Jan 1998
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Olympe Dore', the former Olympe Rivette, 82, will be 
held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Dore', a resident of Opelousas and a native of Leonville, died Saturday, January 3, 1998, 
in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a member of the St. Leo Ladies Altar 
Society.
Survivors include: two sons, Charles K. Dore' of Opelousas and Robert L. Dore' of Baton Rouge; a 
brother, Mike Rivette of Zilwaukee, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Horace (Amelia) Manint of Wylie, 
Texas, and Mrs. Ray (Lozamae) Dietzler of Eau Claire, Wisc.; and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Dore' was preceded in death by her husband, Laurent Dore'.
Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Herbert Doucet, 16 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Doucet, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, 
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Doucet, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1998, at his 
residence, after a long illness. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was a retired 
carpet salesman.  
Survivors include: his wife, Berna Berzas Doucet of Ville Platte; one son, Tony Doucet of Ville 
Platte; two daughters, Carmen Doucet Gunter of Montgomery and Barbara Doucet Lognion of 
Opelousas; one brother, Ed Doucet of Ville Platte; two sisters, Betty Doucet Soileau of Ville 
Platte and Anna Belle Doucet Martin of Washington; and five grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence Doucet, 26 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Doucet, 75, will be held at 4 p.m. today in Quirk & 
Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Doucet died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 1998, in Senior Village Nursing Home in 
Opelousas.
Survivors include: a stepson, John C. Fontenot of Opelousas; two brothers, Levi Doucet of 
Whiteville and Joe Doucet of Ville Platte; four sisters, Josephine Janise of Houston, Texas, 
Lora Higginbotham of Whiteville, Mary Lejeune of Opelousas and Zolla Deville of Ville Platte; 
two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Doucet was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Doucet.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

John Duplechain, 26 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. John "Ronald" Duplechain, 66, of Oberlin, will be held at 3 
p.m. Sunday in the Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel here. Burial will be in the Green Oaks Cemetery 
in Kinder.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond Duplechain, 20 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Raymond L. Duplechain, 68, were held at 1:30 p.m. 
today (Thursday, January 15) in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Eternal Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Duplechain, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 1998, in 
Opelousas General Hospital. He was an oil field engineer.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Rella Brunet Duplechain of Ville Platte; two daughters, Mrs. 
Landris (Janice) Guillory of Ville Platte and Ms. Sharon Duplechain of Baton Rouge; a brother, 
John Duplechain of Eunice; and a sister, Mrs. Dula Williams of New Orleans.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. today until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Christine Dupre, 13 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Lamart Dupre, the former Christine Soileau, 81, are 
incomplete at this time.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Christine Dupre, 15 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Lamart Dupre, the former Christine Soileau, 81, will 
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in 
Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard will conduct the services.
Mrs. Dupre, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Opelousas 
General Hospital.
Survivors include: a son, James Ronald "Ronnie" Dupre of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. 
Joseph (Jane) Meche of Washington; a sister, Mrs. Louise S. Ortego of Opelousas; seven 
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dupre was preceded in death by her husband, Lamart Dupre; her parents, Hebrard and 
Ernestine Fontenot Soileau; and 13 brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers will be Greg Meche, Glenn Meche, David Dupre, Eric Dupre, Andrew Dupre, D.J. 
Guidroz and Peyton Meche.
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Christine Dupre, 20 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Lamart Dupre, the former Christine Soileau, 81, were 
held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday, January 15) in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here 
with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard conducted the services.
Mrs. Dupre, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Opelousas 
General Hospital.
Survivors include: a son, James Ronald "Ronnie" Dupre of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. 
Joseph (Jane) Meche of Washington; a sister, Mrs. Louise S. Ortego of Opelousas; seven 
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dupre was preceded in death by her husband, Lamart Dupre; her parents, Hebrard and 
Ernestine Fontenot Soileau; and 13 brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were Greg Meche, Glenn Meche, David Dupre, Eric Dupre, Andrew Dupre, D.J. Guidroz
and Peyton Meche.
Visiting hours were observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. today until 
time of services. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas was in charge of 
arrangements.

Gerald Dupre, 5 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Wayne Dupre, 47, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in the Bellevue Memorial Park 
Cemetery.
The Rev. Nicky Trahan will officiate.
Mr. Dupre, a resident of Slidell, died at 5:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in New Orleans. He was 
self-employed.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Steinkamp Dupre of Slidell; his father, Vernon Dupre of 
Plaisance; his mother and stepfather, Laura and Ervin Thibodeaux of Opelousas; two sons, 
Matthew Wayne Dupre and Anthony Joseph Dupre, both of Slidell; his paternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Leo (Nita Bordelon) Dupre of Plaisance; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank (Noemie 
Fitzgerald) Greco of Opelousas; and a brother, Terry Dale Dupre of Opelousas.
Visitation was held from 1-9 p.m. Saturday and will continue from 9 a.m. Sunday until the 
time of services. A rosary was recited Saturday.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Katherine Durio, 22 Jan 1998
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Roberts Durio, 54, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday 
in Church of Christ here.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

Roy Janae Elam, 16 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Infant Roy Janae Secherra Elam, 5   months, will be held 
at 3 p.m. Saturday in Refuge Temple here with burial in St. John Memorial Cemetery.
The Rev. Elder Hudson will conduct the services.
Infant Elam, a resident of Ville Platte, died Thursday, January 14, 1998, in Ville Platte.
Survivors include: her father, Roy Serie; her mother, EuRonda Jebora Elam; a sister, GeRonae 
Elam; three uncles, Emanuel Elam and Elisha Elam, both of Ville Platte, and Eugene Elam Jr. of 
Hammond; and two aunts, Egenia Elam and Evonia Elam, both of Ville Platte.
A wake will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday in Refuge Temple in Ville Platte.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Edmond Espree, 26 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Edmond "Pac Man" Espree, 60, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy 
Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Little Zion Cemetery.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mr. Espree died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 1998, in Kenner Regional Medical Center in 
Kenner.
Survivors include: a devoted friend, Cherly Babineaux of Opelousas; a son, Edmond Espree Jr. of 
New Orleans; two daughters, Ms. Karen Espree of New Orleans and Ms. Estelle Espree of 
Opelousas; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Rideau of Opelousas, Mrs. Rita Strother of New York, New 
York, Mrs. Ethel Smith of New Orleans and Mrs. Alma Wise of Houston, Texas; and three 
grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is 
in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. O'Leary.

Brian Faul, 5 Jan 1998
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Brian Dale Faul, 34, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the 
Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here. Burial will be in the St. John Berchman Catholic 
Church Cemetery in Cankton.
The Rev. Jude Halphen, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will officiate.
Musical selections will be provided by Phyllis Simar and will include the songs "Amazing 
Grace," "How Great Thou Art," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "A Closer Walk With Thee."
Pallbearers will be Craig Richard, Larry Comeaux, Don Faul, Mike Credeur, Keith Nezat and 
Tommy Grissom.
Mr. Faul, a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol Community, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, 
in Lafayette General Medical Center. He was employed at A&B Bolt and Supply Co. and was a 
former employee of Melancon Implement Co.
Survivors include his wife, Melinda Ann Credeur Faul of Bristol; a son, Brody Lee Faul of 
Bristol; a brother, Don Faul of Houston, Texas; his mother, Judith Eve Faul of Bristol; and three 
sisters, Mrs. George (Barbara) Richard and Mrs. Keith (Cindy) Nezat, both of Bristol, and Mrs. 
Charles (Kathy) Grissom of Abu Dabia, United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Faul was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Faul; paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Clayus (Felicia Thibodeaux) Faul; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie (Lillie 
Johnson) Venable.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until the time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave., 
Carencro, is in charge of arrangements.

Blake Feucht, 16 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Blake Andrew Feucht, 44, were held at 1 p.m. Friday in St. 
Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Msgr. Harry Benefiel conducted the services.
Mr. Feucht, a native and lifelong resident of Eunice, died Wednesday, January 14, 1998, at his 
residence. He was a member of the St. Edmund Booster Club and St. Anthony Parish Church. Mr. 
Feucht was the co-owner of E.B. Feucht & Son Inc. in Eunice.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Blake Feucht, 20 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Blake Andrew Feucht, 44, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in St. 
Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Msgr. Harry Benefiel will conduct the services.
Mr. Feucht, a native and lifelong resident of Eunice, died Wednesday, January 14, 1998, at his 
residence. He was a member of the St. Edmund Booster Club and St. Anthony Parish Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Lucinda Young Feucht of Eunice; his mother, Mrs. Etienne B. 
(Velma Reed) Feucht Sr. of Eunice; a son, William Blake Feucht of Eunice; four brothers, Darryl 
Feucht, Charles Feucht and Robert Feucht, all of Eunice, and E.B. "Bennie" Feucht of North 
Carolina; and a sister, Ms. Jeanne Feucht Comeaux of Eunice.
Mr. Feucht was preceded in death by his father, Etienne B. Feucht Sr.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. Friday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Emily Fontenot, 23 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Emily D. Fontenot, 75, were held at 10 a.m. today in 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Eula Fontenot, 23 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Ardoin Fontenot, 85, were held at 1:30 p.m. 
today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Old Ville Platte Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Marion Fontenot, 5 Jan 1998
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Marion O. Fontenot, 82, of Reddell, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Sunday in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

Media Fontenot, 20 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. John P. Fontenot, the former Media LaFleur, 82, were held 
at 2 p.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Edolia Francis, 5 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Francis, the former Edolia Jasper, 70, will 
be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Francis, a native of Cankton and a resident of Grand Coteau, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, 
January 3, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas.
Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Francis of Grand Coteau; and five sisters, Essel Monroe 
of Lafayette, Lorena Hopkins and Josephine August, both of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Joseph Percy 
(Mary) Savoy and Helen Malbrough, both of Lafayette.
Mrs. Francis was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jasper and the former Amelia Key; 
and a sister, Louella Sellers.
Visiting hours will be observed from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday until time of services.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.

Millard Franques, 15 Jan 1998
BAYOU CHICOT - Funeral services for Mr. Millard Franques, 75, were held at 11 a.m. today in 
Calvary Baptist Church here with burial in Ferguson Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Fusilier, 6 Jan 1998
DUSON - Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Fusilier, the former Mary Cecilia Bourgeois, 57, will 
be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church here with burial in 
the church cemetery.
The Rev. Joseph O. Breaux will conduct the services.
Mrs. Fusilier, a resident of Duson and a native of Lawtell, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, January 4, 
1998, in Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette. She was an LPN for Dr. Tuney Arceneaux for 
several years.
Survivors include: a son, Ricky Fusilier; a daughter, Anna Fusilier of Elton; a sister, Mrs. Eddie 
(Patricia) Hayes of Muskogee, Okla.; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Vernon 
Lavergne of Lafayette.
Mrs. Fusilier was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelien and Virgie Pitre Bourgeois; and 
her husband, Albert Fusilier.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. Thursday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Shawanda Gallien (pic), 19 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Shawanda Marie Natta Gallien, 22, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Matthew Higginbotham will officiate.
Mrs. Gallien died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in Baton Rouge. 
Survivors include her mother, Rode Bell Randell of Houston, Texas; her father, Clearence 
Chapman Jr.; her paternal grandparents, Clearence Chapman Sr. and Vera Chapman, both of 
Eunice; her maternal great-grandfather, Arthur James Jr. of Opelousas; a sister, Lavanda M. 
Randell of Opelousas; and four half-sisters, Chasity Robert, Angeile Chapman, Vera Chapman 
and LaToya Chapman, all four of Lake Charles. She also leaves to mourn a devoted 
grandmother, Sally Brooks of Plaisance; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and 
friends.
Mrs. Gallien was preceded in death by her son, Isaac Eugene Gilmore Jr.; her maternal 
grandparents, Lawrence and Theresa Gallien; and her maternal great-grandmother, Orelia 
James.
Visitation will be held from 6-10 p.m. Monday in Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawtell. A 
rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Russell George, 15 Jan 1998
Memorial services for Mr. Russell George, 73, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.

Chiffon Goodwill, 16 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Chiffon Marie Goodwill, 47, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Cheffon Goodwill, 23 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Cheffon Marie Goodwill, 47, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Refuge Temple Church here with burial in Combre Memorial Park.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

John Gradney (Pic), 16 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. John Rogers "Butch" Gradney, 45, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in 
Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Ceasar Cemetery in Mamou.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mr. Gradney died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 1998, at his residence.
Survivors include: his mother, Florence "Jude" Fontenot Gradney of Lawtell; two brothers, 
David "Sharon" Gradney Jr. of Lawtell and Wayne "Linda" Gradney of Opelousas; and one sister, 
Elaine "Henry" Gradney of Leonville. He also leaves to mourn four aunts; two uncles; his 
godmother, Rose Gradney; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 7:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m.

Earl Green Sr., 20 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Earl Green Sr., 83, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Luke 
Baptist Church here with burial in Honey Bee Cemetery.
Mr. Green, a resident of Eunice, died Wednesday, January 14, 1998, in Savoy Medical Center in 
Mamou.
Survivors include: his wife, Ezola Green of Eunice; a son, Karl Green Sr. of Eunice; six 
daughters, Jane Etta G. Stevens of Eunice, Naomi G. Valiare, Betty G. Price and Surrona G. 
Stevenson, all of Lake Charles, Ezola Gregory of Breaux Bridge and Mattie G. Jones of 
Beaumont, Texas; a brother, Grant A. Green of Houston, Texas; a sister, Eliza G. Anderson of 
Orange, Texas; 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in St. Luke Baptist Church in Eunice.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Chasity Guidry, 2 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Ms. Chasity Andrea Guidry, 19, will be held at 
10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in 
the church cemetery.
The Rev. Fred Swenson will conduct the services.
Ms. Guidry, a resident of Church Point, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 1998, in 
Lafayette Parish. She was a 1996 graduate of Church Point High School.
Survivors include: her father, Charles A. "Andy" Guidry of Lafayette; her mother and 
stepfather, Linda and Donald Joubert of Church Point; her maternal grandparents, 
Velma and Gurvais Leger and Dave Sattler, all of Church Point; her maternal great-
grandmothers, Mrs. Ruby LeJeune of Lawtell and Mrs. Lorraine Leger of Church Point;
her paternal grandparents, Charles Ray and Barbara Guidry of Church Point; two 
brothers, Kyle Guidry and Kallin Guidry, both of Church Point; and three sisters, Tiffany
Olivier, Kristian Guidry and Kasha Guidry, all of Church Point.
Visiting hours began at 6 p.m. Thursday and will continue until time of services on 
Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Ella Mae Guillory, 19 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence "Do" Guillory, the former Ella Mae Fontenot, 72, 
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul 
Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Etes Guillory, 20 Jan 1998
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Etes G. Guillory, 92, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Ann's 
Catholic Church here.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou was in charge of arrangements.

Joshua Guillory, 2 Jan 1998
MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Joshua Wade "Josh" Guillory, 19, were held at 2 
p.m. today in the First Baptist Church here with burial in the Baptist Cemetery.
Mr. Guillory, a resident of Melville, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1997, 
on La. 10 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Survivors include: his parents, George Guillory of Melville and Mrs. Dorene Mouille 
Guillory of Melville; four brothers, Anthony Guillory of Fordoche, Phil Guillory of 
Lafayette, Rusty Guillory of Melville and Danny Popps of South Carolina; and three 
sisters, Ella Faye Harris of Fayeville, Ark., Ann Michelle Lane of Baton Rouge and 
Patricia Stelly of Opelousas. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and 
nephews.
Mr. Guillory was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bertha Johnson and 
Isarel Geeary; and his maternal grandparents, Wilbert and Pearl Mouille.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 p.m. Thursday until time of services today.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Melville was in charge of arrangements.

Herman Guillory Jr., 5 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Herman Guillory Jr., 50, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in 
Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in the new St. Paul Mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Guillory Jr. (Pic), 8 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Paul Floyd Guillory Jr., 20, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in
Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Matthew Higginbotham will conduct the services.
Mr. Guillory died at 1:27 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: his mother, Mary Jane Papillion Guillory of Opelousas; his maternal 
grandmother, Josephine Papillion of Lawtell; and a brother, Reggie Papillion of Opelousas. He 
also leaves to mourn a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends that loved him dearly.
Mr. Guillory was preceded in death by his father, Paul Floyd Guillory Sr.; his paternal 
grandparents; his maternal grandfather; and one aunt.
A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawtell. A 
rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. by Rev. Higginbotham.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Virgie Guillory (pic), 19 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Leger Guillory, 70, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Francis Butler will officiate. 
Mrs. Guillory died at 3:26 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. She 
was a praying member of the Legion of Mary.
Survivors include three daughters, Lois M. Guillory and Mrs. John (Joyce) Guillory, both of 
Church Point, and Mrs. Mark (Glenda) Broussard of Abbeville; a sister, Mary Mercy Charles Sam 
of Lake Charles; three grandparents, Ronnie James Guillory, Alicia Marie Guillory and 
Shaquille James Broussard; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Guillory was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Guillory; her parents, Bertrand and 
Alicia Leger; and three brothers, Givy Leger, Austin Leger and Early James Leger.
Visitation will be held from 4-10 p.m. Monday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, which 
is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Joseph Hamilton Sr. (Pic), 13 Jan 1998
PLAISANCE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Willard Hamilton Sr., 75, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Michael Moody will conduct the services.
Mr. Hamilton died at 1:36 a.m. Friday, January 9, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital, where 
he passed peacefully into eternity.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. Moody.
Yesterday, One we loved and knew stepped across the threshold that we call death but it was 
only a step into another room and not a stepping out of the fellowship of life.
Mr. Joseph Willard Hamilton Sr. was born on March 12, 1922, to the union of the late James 
Granville Hamilton and Elouise Tyler in Lake Charles.
He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Lake Charles in 1943, received his B.S. from 
Leland College and M.A. from Bishop College in 1955. His post graduate studies were 
completed at Michigan State University, UCLA Berkley, Brown University and Westleyn 
University.
On June 5, 1948, Mr. Hamilton was joined in Holy Matrimony to Lou Wilda Bertrand. To this 
union were born three children.
Mr. Hamilton was a sharing person with a deep concern for and interest in people. He left a 
profounding impact upon the lives of many boys and girls as an educator in the St. Landry 
Parish School System for 32 years. His tenure as an educator began in 1947 after having 
serviced as a Sgt. in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. After retiring from the 
school system Mr. Hamilton achieved his life long dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and 
founded Hamilton Enterprises, where he served the community as a Notary, Income Tax 
Preparer, consultant, counselor, political activist, insurance and real estate sales for 20 
years.
Bestowed with many honors and awards from organizations on both local and national scales, 
Mr. Hamilton's affiliations include: Frontiers International, Leland College Alumni Association 
- President, NAACP, St. Landry Parish Coaches Association, J.K. Haynes Foundation, National 
Education Association, LEA, SLEA, St. Landry Parish Teachers Association, State & National 
Notary Association, St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council - Trustee and Office of Black 
Catholic Ministries. His honors include: WhoÕs Who in American Educators, Outstanding Coach 
of the Year Award, Louisiana Foundation for Law & Society Award, Meritorious Award - Leland 
College, Martin Luther King Award, Bishop Service Award - Diocese of Lafayette and Frontiers 
International Award of the Year.
He leaves to mourn a lovely and devoted wife Lou Wilda B. Hamilton of Opelousas; a son, 
Joseph W. Hamilton Jr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Sandra H. Dennis of Houston, Texas, 
and Grace Hamilton of Lafayette; a daughter-in-law, LaRhonda B. Hamilton; a son-in-law, 
Arthur L. Dennis; two grandsons, Jon Dennis and Jabari Aziz; two granddaughters, Brigette and 
Rachel Dennis; three brothers, James Hamilton of San Francisco, Calif., Moses Hamilton Sr. of 
Oakland, Calif., and Willie Hamilton of Houston, Texas; and four sisters, Verna Lee Marshall 
and Miriam Armstrong, both of San Francisco, Calif., Dorothy Wesson of San Mateo, Calif., and 
Shirley Jacob of Houston, Texas. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and 
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jesse Hamilton; and two sisters, Rosana 
Breaux and Octavia Campbell.
Donations maybe sent to The Joseph W. Hamilton Education Foundation, P.O. Box 91905, 
Lafayette, La. 70509.

Robert Harkins Jr., 9 Jan 1998
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mr. Robert Harkins Jr., 71, will be held at 8 p.m. today in 
Fondel Memorial Chapel here with burial at 9 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.

Mercy Harvey, 2 Jan 1998
BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mercy Harvey, 54, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in
Greater Golden Light Baptist Church here with burial in New Pilgrim Cemetery.
The Rev. Ivan J. Lewis will conduct the services.
Mrs. Harvey, a resident of Basile, died Thursday, January 1, 1998, at her residence.
Survivors include: her husband, John Harvey Sr. of Basile; a daughter, Carla Jenkins-
Burton of Baton Rouge; two adopted daughters, Neda Bates-Harvey and Veda Bates 
Harvey, both of Basile; two stepdaughters, Debbie Woods of Eunice and Nadine 
Belton of Basile; two sons, Cornelius D. Jenkins and Robert S. Jenkins, both of Basile; 
three stepsons, John Harvey Jr. and Roland Harvey, both of Basile, and Henry Harvey,
all of Eunice; three brothers, Thomas Dabney Jr. of Abbeville, Oscar Dabney and Joe 
L. Dabney, both of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Daisy D. Barbain and Edora Dabney, 
both of New Orleans, and Josie D. Major of Baker; two grandchildren; and 11 step 
grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Greater Golden Light Baptist Church in 
Basile.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

James Hawkins, 7 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. James Hawkins, 71, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.

Albert Higdon, 8 Jan 1998
STAPLETON, Ala. - Graveside services for Mr. Albert Joseph Higdon, 64, were held at 3:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, December 31, 1997, in Liberty Cemetery here.
The Rev. William James conducted the services.
Mr. Higdon, a resident of Bay Minett, Ala., and a native of Port Barre, died Monday, December 
29, 1997, in North Baldwin Hospital in Bay Minett, Ala. He was a veteran of the Korean War 
having served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: a son, Bobby Higdon of Stapleton, Ala.; two brothers, Loyd Higdon and Eli 
Wilson Higdon, both of Port Barre; two sisters, Aline Clardy of Baker and Evelyn Blackburn of 
Walker; and three grandchildren.
Norris Funeral Home in Bay Minett, Ala., was in charge of arrangements.

Athile Higginbotham, 15 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Athile S. Higginbotham are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Athalie Higginbotham, 16 Jan 1998
In the obituary for Mrs. Athalie Higginbotham, it should have stated that she was also 
survived by a very dear companion, James Vidrine.
The information was not given to the paper at press time.

Athalie Higginbotham, 20 Jan 1998
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mrs. Athalie Sonnier Higginbotham, 77, will be held at 3:30 
p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the new church cemetery.
The Rev. Mike Hebert will conduct the services.
Mrs. Higginbotham, a native of Eunice and a resident of Port Barre for most of her life, died at 
10:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas.
Survivors include: three sons, Billy Comeaux, Johnny Comeaux and Roy Comeaux Jr., all of Port 
Barre; a daughter, Mrs. Danny (Maxine) Stoute of Port Barre; a brother, Hilman (Edmond) 
Sonnier of Port Barre; a sister, Mary Ann Prudhomme of Port Barre; ten grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her first husband, James Roy Comeaux Sr.; and her 
second husband, Oscar Higginbotham.
Visiting hours began at 3:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. today until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre was in charge of arrangements.

Jimmie Hoffman, 12 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Jimmie LaHaye Hoffman, 79, were held at 2 p.m. today in St.
Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The Revs. Joseph Alexander and Shelton Fabre conducted the services.
Mrs. Hoffman, a resident of Grosse Tete, died Saturday, January 10, 1998, in Our Lady of the 
Lake in Baton Rouge. She was a member of St. Joseph Altar Society of Grosse Tete for 25 
years.
Survivors include: two sons, Steve Manuel and Chief Charles Manuel, both of Eunice; a stepson, 
Tim Hoffman of Grosse Tete; two daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Dolores) McGee and Mrs. Jerry (Faye) 
Gilliam of Grosse Tete; three stepdaughters, Mrs. James (Marsha) Smith of Baton Rouge, Mrs. 
Ishmael (Donna) Steiv of Rosedale and Mrs. Gary (Cynthia) Carrol of Addis; two 
daughters-in-law, Janelle Mire Manuel and Brenda Carrier Manuel, both of Eunice; a 
stepdaughter-in-law, Denise Gehle Hoffman of Grosse Tete; 21 grandchildren; and nine 
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her husbands, Berk Manuel and Tom Hoffman; her 
parents, Charles and Anna LaHaye; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Miller; and a great-grandchild.
Visiting hours were observed from 2:30 p.m. Sunday until time of services today. A rosary was 
recited at 7 p.m.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Holcomb, 5 Jan 1998
BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy B. Holcomb, 67, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in 
St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Basile was in charge of arrangements.

Rose Holmes, 15 Jan 1998
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Earl L. Holmes, the former Rose May Harrison, 76, will 
be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Delhomme Bertrand Chapel of the Flowers here with burial in 
Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Jeff Hannon will conduct the services.
Mrs. Holmes died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 1998, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 
Lafayette. She was a native of Cross, Ga., and the daughter of the late Harry Harrison and the 
former Mary Jane Brewer.
A former resident of Broussard for 17 years, she has resided in Sunset for the past six years. 
A loving and caring Mother and grandmother, she was a member of the Victory Tabernacle 
Church of God and loved to praise the Lord through words and song. Her family was her life and 
everyone will remember her for her Lemon Pies.
Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Mary Jane) Claybern of Sunset, Mrs. Barry 
(Pansy) Harrison of Fairview Heights, Ill., and Mrs. Harry (Tammy) Young of Texarkana, Ark.; a 
son, Harry (City Lynn) Holmes of Houston, Texas; a brother, Vallie Harrison of Houston, Texas; 
two sisters, Viola Harrison of Atlanta, Ga., and Pansy Worton of Houston, Texas; ten 
grandchildren, Ronny Claybern, Ronny Holmes, Melissa Harrison, Michelle Young, Crystal 
Sarabia, Harry Lee Holmes, Holly Harrison, Joshua Harrison, Barry Young and Brittany Rose 
Harrison; and a great-granddaughter, Hazel Holmes.
Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Earl L. Holmes.
Pallbearers will be Ronny Claybern, Ronny Harrison, Harry Lee Holmes, Joshua Harrison, Barry 
Young and Vallie Harrison III.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services on Thursday.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of arrangements.

Ida Hundley, 19 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Miss Ida Joyce Hundley, 78, were held at 2 p.m. today in Quirk & 
Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Louis Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Anita Hunt, 29 Jan 1998
PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mrs. Anita Hunt, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in 
Palmetto First Church of God here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Dale Fontenot will conduct the services.
Mrs. Hunt died at 7:25 a.m. Friday, January 23, 1998, in Tri Community Nursing Center.
Survivors include: a son, Peter Allen Hunt of Los Angeles, Calif.; three brothers, Elder Samuel
Edwards of Opelousas, Felton Edwards and Wallace Edwards Sr., both of Palmetto; three 
sisters, Essie M. Wiley of San Francisco, Calif., Octavia Charles and Hazel Edwards, both of 
Palmetto; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hunt also raised a nephew, 
John Edwards of North Carolina.
Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her husband, James Hunt Sr.; a son, James Hunt Jr.; and a 
daughter, Ruth Hunt.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Palmetto First Church of God in Palmetto.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Milton Jackson (pic), 5 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Milton "Lay-Lay" Jackson, 44, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy 
Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will officiate.
Mr. Jackson died at Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, in New Iberia General Hospital.
Survivors include his fiancee, Cheryl Lynn Semien of Opelousas; his mother, Bertha Tyler 
Jackson of Opelousas; a son, Mister Milton Jackson of Opelousas; two daughters, Joy M. Small 
and Kaleisha M. Semien, both of Opelousas; two brothers, Thomas Jackson Sr. of Opelousas and 
Wilton Jackson Jr. of Houston, Texas; a sister, Rita Pickens of Opelousas; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his father, Wilton Jackson Sr.; two brothers, Ronald 
Jackson Sr. and Willie R. Jackson Sr.; and a sister, Millie Jackson.
Visitation will be held from 4-10 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, which 
is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Malcolm O'Leary.

Lillie Mae Johnson, 29 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson, 89, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Lillie Johnson, 30 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson, 89, will be held at noon 
Saturday in Travelers Rest Baptist Church here with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Kennedy-Ranton, 19 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary N. Kennedy-Ranton, 48, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
in Greater Outreach Baptist Church here with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
The Rev. Michael Kennedy will conduct the services.
Mrs. Kennedy-Ranton, a resident of Eunice, died Saturday, January 17, 1998, in Savoy Medical 
Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: her mother, Enola S. Kennedy of Eunice; her father, John Kennedy Sr. of 
Eunice; her husband, John L. Ranton of Eunice; a daughter, Nakidia H. Ranton of Eunice; four 
brothers, John Kennedy Jr., Michael Kennedy, Tony Kennedy and Lonnie Kennedy, all of Eunice; 
and four sisters, Nidia K. Bates of Beaumont, Texas, Mary E. Bell and Tammy Kerry, both of 
Eunice, and Pamela Carmon of Tulsa, Okla.
A wake will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Greater Outreach Baptist Church in Eunice.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Douglas Kimble, 6 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Kimble, 57, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial.
Mr. Kimble died Monday, January 5, 1998, in Texas.
A wake will be held from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m.

Douglas Kimble (Pic), 9 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Kimble, 57, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mr. Kimble died at 7:10 a.m. Monday, January 5, 1998, in St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in 
Houston, Texas. He was an alumni of Grambling State University and was a phenomenal athlete 
in track and field during his four years at Grambling.
After graduating from college, Douglas was drafted into the United  States Army and served a 
one year "Tour of Duty" in Vietnam. He began his career in education in 1968 in Evangeline 
Parish, Basile. Mr. Kimble later began teaching physical education at Lawtell Elementary.
It was during this time, that he was able to fulfill his goal of helping children to achieve 
their potential through his dedication as a coach. His 30 years in education and steadfast 
commitment inspired the lives of many children to pursue their dreams.
He was an active member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver #8 for many years, a member of 
Upsilon RHO Chapter of Omega PSI PHI and a member of St. Landry Parish Education 
Association and J.K. Haynes Foundation.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Rita Broussard Kimble of Opelousas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Berlyn (Elizabeth) Kimble of Opelousas; a son, Douglas Alexis Kimble of Wichita, Kans.; a 
daughter, Deirdre Alane Kimble of Houston, Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Lillie Jackson and her 
husband, Frank Jackson of Houston, Texas. He also leaves to mourn three devoted aunts; four 
uncles; six brothers-in-law; eight sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, 
family and friends.
Members of the Knights of St. Peter Claver are asked to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday in Williams 
Funeral Home.
A wake will be held from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. by Rev. OÕLeary.

Anna LaFleur, 26 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna S. LaFleur, 72, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Earl Lafleur (Pic), 29 Jan 1998
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, January 30, 1998, in Opelousas for Mr. Joseph Earl 
Lafleur of Opelousas, who died Wednesday, January 28. An 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 
will be conducted in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on West Landry Street. Interment will 
take place in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Rev. David Broussard will conduct the services and celebrate the Mass with Rev. Wilfred 
Sylvester.
Earl, a native and life long resident of Opelousas, was born on March 1, 1944. He attended 
elementary, high school and trade school in Opelousas, graduating from the Academy of the 
Immaculate Conception and T. H. Harris Vocational and Technical School. Mr. Lafleur was 
employed with Shell Oil Company for 24 years, Verbis Lafleur Electrical in Opelousas for 
several years and worked for Guaranty Glass Company in Opelousas at the time of his death.
Earl devoted his entire life to his family and friends. Always willing and ready to give a 
helping hand, he loved to spend time with people. His wonderful smile and warm personality 
will be sadly missed by all. An avid hunter, Earl enjoyed spending time in the beautiful 
wooded areas around Acadiana. His other interests included cooking, woodworking and 
collecting black iron pots. Mr. Lafleur was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and 
Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas.
Mr. Lafleur is survived by his wife, the former Brenda McSpadden of Opelousas; a son, Kurt 
Lafleur and his wife, Jackie, of Opelousas; a daughter, Pamela Lafleur Hoffpauir and her 
husband, Jason, of Houma; his father, Shelton Lafleur of Opelousas; his father-in-law, Eugene 
McSpadden of Opelousas; three brothers, Robert Lafleur, Verbis Lafleur and Richard Lafleur, 
all of Opelousas; a sister, Marie (Mrs. Jay) Mumme of New Orleans; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucette Bernard Lafleur; his mother-in-law, Isola A. 
McSpadden; and a brother, Roger Lafleur.
Pallbearers will be Paul Lafleur, Pat Lafleur, Kevin Lafleur, Chad Lafleur, Mark Mumme and 
Patrick Giamanco. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Lafleur, Verbis Lafleur, Richard Lafleur, 
Jay Mumme, Glenn Mayer, Tommy Hebert, Paul Spell and Berchman Sylvester.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday, January 29, and from 8 a.m. until 
time of services on Friday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Muscular Dystrophy 
Association of Acadiana, Mr. Lafleur's favorite charity, or MacDonell United Methodist 
Children's Services of Houma, La.
Sibille Funeral Home, 2298 George Drive, Opelousas, is in charge of arrangements.

Lionel Lafleur, 23 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mr. Lionel (Nel) J. Lafleur, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Sunday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard will conduct the services.
Mr. Lafleur, a resident of Opelousas, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 1998, at his 
residence. He was a retired Rural Mail Carrier employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 30 
years and a veteran of the U.S. Marines having served during World War II. Mr. Lafleur was a 
member of American Legion Post 209, the Board of Directors of the St. Landry Cattlemen's 
Association, the St. Landry Farm Bureau, K.C. Council #1988 and Bishop-Jeanmard Assembly 
4th Degree K.C.
Survivors include: his wife, Clara Belle Martin Lafleur of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Alice) Bilski of Denham Springs and Miss W. Lynn Lafleur of Dallas, Texas; a brother, 
Robert A. Lafleur of Baton Rouge; six sisters, Mrs. Lionel T. (Rose) Ortego, Mrs. J.R. (Juliette) 
Venable, Mrs. Herman (Annie) Bidstrup and Mrs. Dale (Catherine) St. Cyr, all of Washington, 
Mrs. James (Sandra) Mistric of Opelousas and Sister Monica (Florence) Lafleur of Houston, 
Texas; and two grandchildren, Meghan Bilski and Paul Bilski of Denham Springs.
Mr. Lafleur was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Lafleur and Lima Rose Brignac Lafleur; 
and two sisters, Marie Lafleur Chapman and Annabelle Lafleur Simoneaux.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. Sunday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Lionel Lafleur, 26 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mr. Lionel (Nel) J. Lafleur, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. today 
in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard will conduct the services.
Mr. Lafleur, a resident of Opelousas, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 1998, at his 
residence. He was a retired Rural Mail Carrier employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 30 
years and a veteran of the U.S. Marines having served during World War II. Mr. Lafleur was a 
member of American Legion Post 209, the Board of Directors of the St. Landry CattlemenÕs 
Association, the St. Landry Farm Bureau, K.C. Council #1988 and Bishop-Jeanmard Assembly 
4th Degree K.C.
Survivors include: his wife, Clara Belle Martin Lafleur of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Alice) Bilski of Denham Springs and Miss W. Lynn Lafleur of Dallas, Texas; a brother, 
Robert A. Lafleur of Baton Rouge; six sisters, Mrs. Lionel T. (Rose) Ortego, Mrs. J.R. (Juliette) 
Venable, Mrs. Herman (Annie) Bidstrup and Mrs. Dale (Catherine) St. Cyr, all of Washington, 
Mrs. James (Sandra) Mistric of Opelousas and Sister Monica (Florence) Lafleur of Houston, 
Texas; and two grandchildren, Meghan Bilski and Paul Bilski of Denham Springs.
Mr. Lafleur was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Lafleur and Lima Rose Brignac Lafleur; 
and two sisters, Marie Lafleur Chapman and Annabelle Lafleur Simoneaux.
Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. today until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

George Landreneau, 23 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. George Curley Landreneau, 88, were held at 1 p.m. 
today in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Roy Landreneau, 19 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Roy Landreneau, 73, were held at 2 p.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All 
Saints Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Lavergne, 29 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Anthony (Louis) Lavergne, 80, will be held (time pending) Friday in St. 
Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
Mr. Lavergne, a resident of Opelousas, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, in 
Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. He owned and operated the Pelican Restaurant in 
Opelousas for a number of years. Mr. Lavergne was a member of the Knights of Columbus 
Council #3409, St. Landry Catholic Church and an usher at St. Landry Church. He was a veteran 
of World War II having served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Renella Breaux Lavergne of Opelousas; two sons, Ray Ellis 
Lavergne of Abbeville and Glenn Gerard Lavergne of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. Edgar 
(Doleres Ann) Ponciano of Guatemala City, Guatemala in Central America and Mrs. Michael 
(Mary Glenda) Schafer of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Robert Lavergne of Sherwood, Mich., and 
Raoul Lavergne of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of 
services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Lavergne, 30 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Anthony (Louis) Lavergne, 80, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. Landry 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Austin Leger conducted the services.
Mr. Lavergne, a resident of Opelousas, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, in 
Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. He owned and operated the Pelican Restaurant in 
Opelousas in the 50's and 60's. Mr. Lavergne was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 
#3409, St. Landry Catholic Church and an usher at St. Landry Church. He was a veteran of 
World War II having served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Renella Breaux Lavergne of Opelousas; two sons, Ray Ellis Anthony 
Lavergne and wife Patsy of Abbeville and Glenn Gerard Lavergne of Opelousas; two daughters, 
Mrs. Delores Ann Ponciano and husband Edgar of Guatemala City, Guatemala in Central America 
and Mrs. Mary Glenda Schafer and husband Michael of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Robert 
Lavergne of Sherwood, Mich., and Raoul Lavergne of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren, DeAnn 
(Ponciano) Abascal, Alejhandro Ponciano, Carolyn (Ponciano) Diaz, Kim (Lavergne) Sonnier, 
Stephanie D. Schafer, Stacey D. Schafer, Deborah (Ponciano) Signorette, Jose Omar Ponciano, 
Stephen Lavergne, Christine (Lavergne) Hebert, Nicole D. Schafer and Troy Lavergne; and 12 
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lavergne was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lavergne; three 
brothers, Ivan, John and Jerome; and two sisters, Theresa Lavergne Veillon and Agnes 
Lavergne Jeansonne.
Pallbearers will be Ray Lavergne, Glen Lavergne, Michael Schafer, Edgar Ponciano, Andrew 
Lavergne and Stephen Lavergne. Honorary pallbearers will be Jose Omar Ponciano and 
Alejhandro Ponciano.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. today until time of 
services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas was in charge of 
arrangements.

John Lavergne, 20 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. John Levence (Lee) Lavergne are incomplete at this time.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

John Lavergne, 22 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. John Levence (Lee) Lavergne, 65, will be held at 10 
a.m. Friday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the old church 
cemetery.
The Rev. Don Leger will conduct the services.
Mr. Lavergne, a resident of Church Point, died Monday, January 19, 1998. He was inducted into 
the Louisiana Hall of Fame as a producer. Lee as he is better known was the owner of Lanor 
Record Company.
He was a business man in the Church Point area for several years. Mr. Lavergne was the owner 
of Sound Center and was responsible for many recordings and song writing for many music 
artist.
Survivors include: a sister, Loraine Lavergne of Church Point; two nephews, Bob Richard of 
Jennings and Ronald Richard of Sulphur; and three nieces, Shirley Knight of Crowley, Cathy 
Feuling of Pearland, Texas, and Debra Sutphin of Lake Charles.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

J.C. LeBlanc, 20 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. J.C. LeBlanc, 86, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Melvin LeBlanc, 30 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Melvin LeBlanc, 40, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Bertha Ledoux, 12 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Ledoux, of Eunice, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Sunday in Quirk and Son Funeral Home here with burial in the St. Paul Cemetery.
Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine LeFleur, 15 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Percy LeFleur Sr., the former Josephine Fruge, 96, will be
held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery.
The Rev. Austin Leger will conduct the services.
Mrs. LeFleur, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Maison 
Deville Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a housewife.
Survivors include: a son, James B. LeFleur of Opelousas; eight grandchildren; and 14 
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. LeFleur was preceded in death by her husband, Percy LeFleur Sr.; and a son, Percy LeFleur 
Jr.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Thursday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Jude Lemelle (pic), 12 Jan 1998
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Jude Elmer Lemelle, 46, will be held at 10 a.m. 
Monday in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with burial in the St. Leo the Great 
Catholic Church Cemetery.
The Rev. Ray Hannah will officiate.
Mr. Lemelle died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include his father, Elmer Lemelle of Leonville; his mother, Pearl Auzenne 
Lemelle of Leonville; two sons, Elmer Jude Lemelle of Mallet and Cody Shane 
Lemelle of Leonville; a stepson, Reginald Lemelle of Lafayette; two daughters, Sandy 
Bernadette Lemelle of Mallet and Ashley Nicole Lemelle of Leonville; a stepdaughter, 
Chasity Lemelle of Lake Charles; a brother, John Lemelle of Houston, Texas; two step-
grandchildren; an aunt, Myrtle Auzenne of Leonville; three uncles, Wagner Auzenne of
Lafayette, Rodney Auzenne of Walcrete, Calif., and Wilmer Lemelle of Leonville; and 
a nephew, Donald Lemelle of Houston, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. Ray 
Hannah.

Leona Lemelle, 22 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona G. Lemelle, 83, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Leona Lemelle, 23 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Lemelle, 83, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday 
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Grady Lowe, 12 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Grady Bradford Lowe, 86, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 
in the First Baptist Church here with burial in St. Louis Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Mackey, 21 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Sue "Bobbie" Kibodeaux Mackey, 67, were held at 1 
p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Mackey, 23 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Sue "Bobbie" (Kibodeaux) Mackey, 49, were held at 
1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Mackey, a resident of Webster, Texas, and a native of Eunice, died Sunday, January 18, 
1998, in Webster, Texas.
Survivors include: her husband, George Mackey of Webster, Texas; her father, Clifton "Blackie"
Kibodeaux of Eunice; her mother, Mrs. Gertie (Labbie) Kibodeaux of Eunice; a son, Sean Guillory 
of Eunice; a stepson, Robert Wayne Mackey of Texas; a stepdaughter, Theresa Mackey of 
Houston, Texas; three brothers, Robert Kibodeaux, Clifton Kibodeaux and Elvin Kibodeaux, all 
of Eunice; a sister, Mrs. Peter "Debra" Daigle of Eunice; two grandchildren and a step 
grandchild.
Visiting hours were observed from noon Tuesday until time of services. A rosary was recited 
at 7:15 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Madeline Malbrough, 20 Jan 1998
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline "Nita" H. Malbrough, the former Madeline 
Elair, of Carencro, 93, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here 
with burial in Our Lady of Assumption Cemetery in Carencro.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, 
Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Manuel, 6 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Ruby Manuel, 80, were held at 2 p.m. today in Quirk & Son 
Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Russell Matthew, 16 Jan 1998
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mr. Russell Matthew, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Zion 
Travelers Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. Allen Ben will conduct the services.
Mr. Matthew died at 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, 1998, in Savoy Care Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: a brother, Kirby Matthew Sr. of Mamou; three sisters-in-law, Olia Mae 
Matthew and Ferley Matthew, both of Mamou, and Erline Matthew of St. Martinville; three 
godchildren, Florena Guillory, Angela Rideaux and Darren Honore Jr., all of Mamou; and a host 
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Mamou.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Laura Meche, 9 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura C. Meche, 96, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday 
in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Meche, a resident of Church Point, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 1998, in 
Acadia-St. Landry Hospital.
Survivors include: two daughters, Amy Boutte of Abbeville and Eva Roger of Church Point; two 
sons, Irvin Meche of Church Point and Rosen Meche of Rayne; three sisters, Anna Carrier of 
Orange, Texas, Ella Mae Bradford of Baytown, Texas, and Orelia Jacob of Church Point; a 
brother, Albert Landry of Baytown, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 19 
great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Meche was preceded in death by her husband, Octave Meche; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alcia 
Carrier; two sisters; and three brothers.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic 
Church in Church Point.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell Mercier, 9 Jan 1998
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell Mercier, 69, of Lafayette, will be held at 10 a.m. 
Saturday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time 
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 University Avenue, is in 
charge of arrangements.

Ovina Miller, 5 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Ovina Courville Miller, 100, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in 
St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Alice Monteilh, 26 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles F. Monteilh Sr., the former Alice Curtis, 93, will be held at 2 
p.m. Tuesday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Catherine Cemetery 
in Rosa.
Mrs. Monteilh, a resident of Opelousas formerly of LeBeau, died at 3:50 a.m. today (Monday, 
January 26, 1998) at her daughter's residence in Opelousas. She was a housewife.
Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Jerome (Jerry) Monteilh of Leesville and Charles Dennis 
Monteilh of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Gibson of Opelousas and Mrs. Mary Leger 
of Houston, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Monteilh was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Monteilh Sr.; a son, Charles F. 
Monteilh Jr.; a daughter, Leona Chelette; and two grandchildren, Donald Wayne and Michael 
James Chelette.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of 
services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Ferdinand Morein, 26 Jan 1998
PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mr. Ferdinand Morein, 96, will be held at 2 p.m. today in 
St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Mouille Jr., 8 Jan 1998
SIMMESPORT - Funeral services for Mr. Walter Mouille Jr., 70, were held at 11 a.m. today in 
Escude Funeral Home here with burial in Christ The King Cemetery.
The Rev. James Duck conducted the services.
Mr. Mouille, a resident of Simmesport and a native of Melville, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, 
January 7, 1998, in Simmesport, 2368 Hwy. 1183. He was a retired welder and a member of 
Pile Drivers Union 2436. Mr. Mouille was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World 
War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Annie M. Mouille of Simmesport; three sons, Kenneth Mouille of 
Raceland, Lester Mouille of Marrero and Richard Mouille of Gretna; three daughters, Susan 
Guidry of Thibodaux, Deborah Mouille of Covington and Nancy Mouille of Westwego; two 
brothers, Byron Mouille of Melville and L.D. Mouille of Palmetto; ten grandchildren; and a 
great-grandchild.
Mr. Mouille was preceded in death by his father, Walter Mouille Sr.; and his mother, Blanche 
Mouille.
Visiting hours were observed from 8 to 11 a.m. today in Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport, 
which is in charge of arrangements.

Solita Mouton, 5 Jan 1998
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Solita David Mouton, 90, were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday 
in St. Peter's Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Gregory Downs, church pastor, officiated.
Mrs. Mouton, a resident of Carencro, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, in the Evangeline 
Oaks Guest House.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro was in charge of arrangements.

Ashton Noel, 7 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Ashton Paul Noel, 58, will be held (time pending) Thursday in 
St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Ashton Noel, 9 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Ashton Paul Noel, 58, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. 
Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Noel, a resident of Eunice, died Wednesday, January 7, 1998, at his residence.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee (LaFleur) Noel of Eunice; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Wilsey (Lena Mae Sonnier) Noel of Opelousas; five daughters, Ms. Paula Soileau, Mrs. John A. 
(Debra) Comeaux, Mrs. Gregory (Monica) Ardoin and Brandi Noel, all of Eunice, and Mrs. Bryan 
(Sheila) Boss of Opelousas; two brothers, Ellis Noel and Felix Noel, all of Opelousas; a sister, 
Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Boss of Opelousas; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visiting hours were observed from 1 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. Thursday until time
of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Ashton Noel, 12 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Ashton Paul Noel, 58, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in St. 
Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Noel, a resident of Eunice, died Wednesday, January 7, 1998, at his residence.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee (LaFleur) Noel of Eunice; his father, Wilsey Noel of 
Opelousas; his mother, Mrs. Lena Mae Sonnier Noel of Opelousas; five daughters, Ms. Paula 
Soileau, Mrs. John A. (Debra) Comeaux, Mrs. Gregory (Monica) Ardoin and Brandi Noel, all of 
Eunice, and Mrs. Bryan (Sheila) Boss of Opelousas; two brothers, Ellis Noel and Felix Noel, all 
of Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Boss of Opelousas; eight grandchildren; and a 
great-grandchild.
Visiting hours were observed from 1 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. Thursday until time 
of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Noel Sr., 23 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Martin Noel Sr., 40, will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Saturday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Noel, a resident of Lawtell, died at 2 a.m. today (Friday, January 23, 1998) in Opelousas 
General Hospital. He was an offshore worker.
Survivors include: two sons, Joseph Martin Noel Jr. and Jason Paul Noel, both of Port Barre; his
parents, Lawrence Pierre Noel Sr. of Lawtell and Mary Robert Noel of Lawtell; two brothers, 
Lawrence Pierre Noel Jr. of Hornbeck and Eugene Gregory Noel of Eunice; four sisters, Bonnie 
Bell LeBleau and Peggy Ann Fontenot, both of Ville Platte, Evelyn Marie Hidalgo of Carencro 
and Martha Ann Noel of Lawtell; and a very dear friend, Toefane Dupre of Lawtell.
Mr. Noel was preceded in death by a brother, Rapheal Noel.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Brother Alfred Nowak, 19 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Graveside services for Brother Alfred Michael Nowak, 81, were held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday in St. Charles College Jesuit Cemetery here.
Brother Nowak, a resident of New Orleans and a native of Buffalo, N.Y., died Wednesday, Jan. 
14, 1998, in Ignatius residents in New Orleans. He served as Jesuit Brother for 62 years. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau was in charge of arrangements.

Joycelyn Oge', 15 Jan 1998
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. John W. Oge', the former Joycelyn Deshotels, will be 
held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Delhomme Bertrand Chapel of the Flowers here with burial in 
Bellevue Cemetery.
Mrs. Oge', a native of Duralde, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Lafayette 
General Medical Center. She is the daughter of the late Hosea M. Deshotels and the former 
Corinne Manuel. Mrs. Oge' is a graduate of Basile High School and Spencer Business College of 
Lafayette. A former resident of Opelousas, she had resided in Lafayette for the past 40 
years. She had been employed by Dr. Dale Miller and Dr. Dale Trahan. A loving mother and 
grandmother, she enjoyed gardening and reading, almost as much as her family enjoyed her 
cooking.
Survivors include: her husband, John W. Oge', of whom they were to celebrate their 50th 
Anniversary in March; her stepmother, Mrs. Nursie Deshotels of Basile; five daughters, Mrs. 
Alex (Connie) Andrus of Opelousas, Mrs. Randy (Beth) Thomas, Mrs. Ali (Cathy) Manafi, Mrs. Bob 
(Becky) Martin and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Guillot, all of Lafayette; four sons and their wives, 
Ward and Marcia Oge', Charles and Kay Oge', Robert and Rockie Oge' and Mark and Linda Oge', all 
of Lafayette; five sisters, Mrs. Jake (Dee) Moody and Judy Guillotte, both of Eunice, Mrs. Larry 
(Sheryl) Sanders, Mrs. Louis (Laura) Engler and Mrs. Bobby (Faye) Langley, all of Basile; a 
brother and his wife, Hosea and Elaine Deshotels Jr. of Basile; 30 grandchildren; and a 
great-grandson.
Mrs. Oge' was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilfred and Harry Deshotels; and a 
great-granddaughter, Cherie Thomas.
Pallbearers will be Davis Thomas, Kevin Andrus, Nick Oge', Chuck Oge', Barrett Oge', Andrew 
Martin, Jason Manafi and Jeremy Manafi.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited this evening.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of arrangements.

Mabel Patin, 23 Jan 1998
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Patin, the former Mabel Harrison, 81, will be 
held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist here with burial in St. 
John Cemetery.
The Rev. Monsignor Glen Provost, rector, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, will be the 
Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the services. Lisa Roy, accompanied on the 
organ by Thomas Niel, will sing for the services, "Amazing Grace," "On Eagles' Wings," and 
"The Lord's Prayer."
Mrs. Patin, a native of Duson and a resident of Lafayette for the majority of her life, died at 
10:07 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 1998, in Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home. She was the 
daughter of the late Mayo Harson Sr. and the former Alice Hutchinson, both 
natives of Duson. Mrs. Patin was a member of the Cathedral of St. John Catholic Community.
Survivors include: two daughters, Margaret Quirk of Opelousas and Lorraine Davis of 
Youngsville; a son, Carrol Patin of New Iberia; and ten grandchildren, Andrea Broussard, Lisa 
Mallet, Carol Keenze, Christopher Patin, William Taylor, Katherine Gardner, Thomas Quirk, 
Richard Quirk, Stanley Sibille and Douglas Sibille.
Mrs. Patin was preceded in death by her husband, George Patin; her parents; a grandchild, 
Deborah Taylor; two brothers, Dick Harson and Mayo Harson Jr.; and two sisters, Mildred 
Guidry and Grace Gannard.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Saturday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.
Martin & Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.

Winona Prat, 6 Jan 1998
VACHERIE - Funeral services for Mrs. Winona Waguespack Prat, 79, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday in St. Philip Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Prat died Sunday morning, January 4, 1998, in Chateau de Notre Dame Apartments. She 
was the wife of the late Fernand George Prat Jr., daughter of the late Eva Waguespack Burch 
and Stephen J. Burch and adopted daughter of the late Mary Antoinette Waguespack Graugnard 
and Henry J. Waguespack.
Survivors include: her children, Gayle Prat Carriere, Jo Ann P. Burkely, Gordon G. Prat Sr., 
Sharla P. Doherty, Jean P. Phebus, Michael J. Prat Sr., F. George Prat III and Marie Antoinette 
Prat Baxely; 31 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and her sisters and brothers, Ethelyn 
M. Pitrie, Maurice E. Burch, Winnie M. Aucoin, John Marion Burch, Eva M. Smith, Alice O. 
Shefcyk, Henry J. Burch, Beverly J. Cush and the late Ralph J. Burch.
Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Bultman Funeral Home, 3338 St. 
Charles Ave., at LA Ave., New Orleans, and after 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Philip Catholic Church 
in Vacherie.
Donations may be made to the Academy of the Sacred Heart Development Fund, 4521 St. 
Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70115.
Bultman Funeral Home, 3338 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, is in charge of arrangements.

Agnes Prejean, 5 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Venable Prejean, 84, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday
in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Prejean, a native of Church Point and resident of Opelousas, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, 
Jan. 3, 1998, in Senior Village Nursing Home.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Prejean of Sunset and Glenn Prejean of Lawtell; a daughter, 
Barbara P. Guidry of Baton Rouge; a brother, Isaac Venable of Lawtell; three sisters, Josephine 
Lyons of Pineville, Elizabeth Barousse of Church Point and Lorena Boudreaux of Port Neches, 
Texas; eight grandchildren, Connie Higginbotham of Port Barre, Clarice Saunders of LaPlace, 
John C. Guidry of Baton Rouge, Kristi Prejean of Alexandria, Kaye Prejean of Lawtell, Ricky 
Bellard of Prairieville, Cindy Soileau of Eunice and Mandy Gil of Lafayette; and 12 
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Prejean was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus J. Prejean, and a granddaughter, 
Julie Paige Prejean.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until the time
of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Prince Jr., 21 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Prince Jr., 73, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Prince Jr., 23 Jan 1998
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Charles Prince Jr., 73, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday 
in St. Mary Catholic Church here with burial in St. Francis Regis Cemetery in Arnaudville.
Mr. Prince, a resident of Washington and a native of Leonville, died Wednesday, January 21, 
1998, at his residence.
Survivors include: a son, Joseph Norman Prince of Convent; a stepson, Harold Nevills of 
Washington; two daughters, Shirley P. Declouet and Dorthy Hunter, both of New Orleans; a 
sister, Octavia P. Porter of Opelousas; 18 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and eight 
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Prince was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria H. Prince; his parents, Charles Prince 
Sr. and Argentine Castille Prince; a daughter, Marie Georgianna Prince; three brothers, Walter, 
Wilfred and Dalton Prince; and a sister, Eula P. Allen.
A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Catholic Church in Port Barre.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Provost Jr., 19 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Austin J. Provost Jr., 62, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Landry 
Catholic Church in Opelousas. Burial will be in the Ceder Hill Cemetery in Washington. 
Mr. Provost, a native and resident of Opelousas, died at 2:42 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, in 
Opelousas General Hospital. 
Survivors include his wife, Alice Cronin Provost of Opelousas; his mother, Myrtle Sexton 
Provost Fisher of Opelousas; three sons, Austin J. Provost III of Carencro, Aaron James 
Provost of DeBerry, Texas, and Ashton Charles Provost of Naples, Fla.; three daughters, Andrea 
Provost Philippi of Chalmette, Allyson Provost Young of Riverridge and Arlene Provost 
Pellerin of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; a sister, Myrtle Ann Presley of Phoenix, Az.; and six 
grandchildren. 
Mr. Provost was preceded in death by his father, Austin J. Provost Sr.
Visitation will be held from 4-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services 
Monday. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Lezima Reed, 29 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lezima Reed, 98, were held at 11 a.m. today in 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Willie Reed (pic), 12 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Willie Reed, 89, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church in Opelousas. Burial will be in the St. Leo Catholic Church Cemetery 
in Leonville.
The Rev. Albert J. McKnight will officiate.
Mr. Reed died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in 
Opelousas. 
Survivors include three sons, Rogers Reed of Houston, Texas, Joseph Lee Reed and 
Joseph Arthur Reed, both of Opelousas; two daughters-in-law, Marcelete Bob Reed of 
Opelousas and Ella Reed of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Mary Dejean and Ella 
Mae Mills, both of Houston, Texas, and Ethel Rose Guilbeaux of Port Arthur, Texas; 
two sons-in-law, Umpson Guilbeaux of Port Arthur, Texas, and Joseph Dejean of 
Houston, Texas; two sisters, Bertha Kennerson and Helen Reed, both of Opelousas; 
19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his wife, Feleciane Davis Reed, and his parents, 
Lucious and Rosa Lazard Reed.
Visitation will be held from 8-10:45 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 
which is in charge of arrangements. 

Goldman Renaud, 6 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Goldman Renaud, 88, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry Cemetery.
The Rev. Raymond Guidry will conduct the services.
Mr. Renaud died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, January 2, 1998, at his residence.
Survivors include: two sons, Joseph Renaud and Charles Renaud, both of Opelousas; two 
daughters-in-law, Wilda Renaud and Beulah Marie M. Renaud, both of Opelousas; a brother, 
Vivian Saka Reynaud of Opelousas; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Warnell, Mrs. Virginia Ray and Mrs.
Annie Williams, all of Orange, Texas, and Mrs. Doretha R. Taylor of Eunice; four grandchildren,
Mrs. Helen R. Robinson and Ms. Charlee K. Renaud, both of Opelousas, Juan A. Renaud of 
Honolulu, Hawaii, and Dr. Chantelle Renaud Grant of Atlanta, Ga.; and two great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in 
charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. Guidry.

Linus Richard, 30 Jan 1998
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Linus Richard, 66, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in 
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Mitchell Guidry will conduct the services.
Mr. Richard, a resident of Church Point, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998, in 
Columbia Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. He was a member of the 
American Legion Post #225. Mr. Richard was a crawfish farmer in Church 
Point for 18 years and worked for Pierre Guidry 
Lumber Co. in Church Point for 15 years. He was serving with the United States Marine Corp 
during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Richard of Church Point; four sons, Michael Todd and Dana 
Richard, Phillip and Julie Richard, Gary and Denise Richard and Johnnie and Chantel Richard, 
all of Church Point; a daughter, Angelia and Joey Devillier of Church Point; three brothers, 
Carol Richard and Leonce Richard, both of Baton Rouge, and Aaron Richard of Church Point; four
sisters, Margie Quinn of Denham Springs, Velma Thibodeaux of Lewisburg, Juanita Guidry of 
Morse and Geneva Laurent of Breaux Bridge; and ten grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Ella Mae Robert (Pic), 20 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Robert, 65, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memory.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mrs. Robert died at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998, in M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, 
Texas.
Survivors include: her husband, Gilbert Robert Jr. of Houston, Texas; three sons, Gilbert Robert 
III and Joseph Ganth Robert, both of Houston, Texas, and Don Christopher Robert of Las Vegas, 
Nev.; three daughters, Carla Marie Robert, Anne Mary Robert and Nancy Jean Robert, all of 
Houston, Texas; three brothers, Paul Allen Brown and Carol Edward Brown, both of Lake 
Charles, and Peter Brown of Opelousas; four sisters, Agnes Taylor and Adeline Brown, both of 
Opelousas, Josephine Horton of Houston, Texas, and Georgia Ann Jean-Batiste of Omaha, Nebr.; 
14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is 
in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. O'Leary.

Bertha Lee Robertson, 29 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Lee Robertson, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday 
in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Joseph Tyson will conduct the services.
Mrs. Robertson, a resident of Eunice, died Sunday, January 25, 1997, in Eunice Regional 
Medical Center.
Survivors include: three sons, Wilfred W. Robertson and Kenneth H. Robertson, both of Houston, 
Texas, and Willie E. Robertson of Port Arthur, Texas; three daughters, Dorothy D. Soileau and 
Linda J. Robertson, both of Port Arthur, Texas, and Mary G. Shilow of Eunice; a sister, Hazel J. 
Jefferson of Houston, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Eunice, which 
is in charge of arrangements.

Amy Robin, 19 Jan 1998
PRIAIRE RONDE - Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Castille Robin, 67, will be held (time pending) 
Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Robin, a resident of Eunice, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 1998, in Moosa 
Memorial Hospital in Eunice.
Survivors include: her husband, Dudley Robin of Eunice; two sons, Rogers Aucoin of Prairie 
Ronde and Harold Aucoin of Opelousas; five daughters, Mrs. Don (Betty) McLearon of Texas City, 
Texas, Mrs. Bobby (Juanita) Aymond of Port Barre, Mrs. Gerald (Patsy) Henry of Vidrine, Mrs. 
Vincent (Belinda) Duhon of Church Point and Mrs. Scott (Monica) Turner of League City, Texas; 
two sisters, Helena Sonnier and Rita Jeffers, both of Opelousas; three brothers, Nelson 
Castille of Opelousas, John Castille Jr. of Ville Platte and Ray Castille of Port Barre; 22 
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertie Castille; and two sons, 
Ronald and Charles Aucoin.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Rose, 20 Jan 1998
GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Bias Rose, 79, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday 
in True Vine Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. L.T. Thomas will conduct the services.
Mrs. Rose died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in 
Opelousas. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Deaconess at True Vine Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Joshua Rose Sr. of Washington; four sons, Philip Rose of 
Opelousas, Ronnie Rose of Eunice, James Rose and Joshua Rose Jr., both of Houston, Texas; 
four daughters, Mrs. Mary Hooker, Ms. Barbara Rose, Mrs. Bernice Broussard and Mrs. Stella 
Debbins, all of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Wesley Bias of New Orleans and Arthur Bias of 
Arizona; three sisters, Ms. Eva Bias of Lake Charles, Mrs. Olivia Clark of Eunice and Ms. Vera 
Bias of Houston, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to 
mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in Williams 
Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Abner Roy, 30 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Abner Roy, 94, will be held (time pending) Saturday in St. Landry 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial.
Mr. Roy, a resident of Opelousas, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998, at his 
residence. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor from T.H. Harris Vocational School with 
over 25 years of service.
Survivors include: his wife, Edith Wyble Roy of Opelousas; two sons, Charles Edward Roy and 
his wife Delores of Lafayette and Dr. J. Aaron Roy and his wife Linda of Baton Rouge; a 
daughter, Mrs. Verna Ohlmeyer and her husband Sterling of Metairie; a brother, Oscar Roy of 
Opelousas; a sister, Mrs. Gus (Argentine) LeBlanc of Opelousas; seven grandchildren; and nine 
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Abner and Marie Lalonde Roy; a brother, 
Sidney Roy Sr.; and two sisters, Inez Zerangue and Emily Willingham.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of 
services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin St. Julian Jr., 29 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Melvin St. Julian Jr., 48, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin St. Julian Jr., 30 Jan 1998
VINTON - Funeral services for Mr. Melvin St. Julian Jr., 48, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in 
St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in Edgerly Cemetery.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Sam, 9 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Sam, 80, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. 
John Baptist Church here with burial in St. John Memorial Gardens.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lou Sam, 13 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Ms. Mary Lou Sam, 69, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the First 
United Pentecostal Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Leo Cemetery in Leonville.
The Rev. Eldon W. Reeves, pastor, will conduct the services.
Ms. Sam died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, January 12, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in 
Opelousas.
Survivors include: five sons, Doris Sam Jr., Roger Sam, Tony Sam, Raymond Sam and Jackie 
Sam, all of Leonville; four daughters, Mary Lee Sam, Jeannie Lee Sam and Mary Ethel Gordon, 
all of Leonville, and Shelda Ann LeBlanc of Breaux Bridge; two brothers, Anthony Sonnier and 
Gabriel Sonnier, both of Opelousas; five sisters, Ethel Lazard of Houston, Texas, Leora Davis 
of Lake Charles, Mary Louise Reed, Dorothy Charles and Mildred Kennerson, all of Leonville; 20 
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Doris Sam; a daughter, Annversie Sam 
Lazard; three brothers; and two sisters.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is 
in charge of arrangements.

Rufus Savoy, 21 Jan 1998
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Rufus Savoy, 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. 
Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Savoy, a resident of Plaisance and a native of Church Point, died at 2:45 a.m. today 
(Wednesday, January 21, 1998) in Ville Platte Medical Center. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Marie Castille Savoy of Plaisance; two sons, Floyd Savoy of 
Opelousas and Earlie Savoy of Plaisance; a daughter, Mrs. Lionel (Shirley) Dupre of Plaisance; 
three brothers, Joseph Savoy of Lawtell, Ben Savoy and Gary Savoy, both of Baton Rouge; four 
sisters, Gersie Savoy of Florida, Pearlie Darbonne and Blanche LeJeune, both of Baton Rouge, 
and Amant LeJeune of Lawtell; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle Scott, 7 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Scott, 44, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder is in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle Scott, 9 Jan 1998
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Scott, 44, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in 
Evergreen Baptist Church here with burial in Community Cemetery.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder is in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle Sensat, 29 Jan 1998
IOTA - Funeral services for Mrs. Charley J. Sensat, the former Myrtle Flash, 78, were held at 1
p.m. today in St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Iota was in charge of arrangements.

Russell Shafer, 27 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Russell Edward Shafer, 89, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas with burial in 
Bellevue Memorial Park.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Val Shaw, 5 Jan 1998
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Val Shaw, 67, of Mamou, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in 
St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

Clement Simien Sr. (Pic), 30 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Clement J. Simien Sr., 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Olive 
Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Rev. Joel Greene Sr. will conduct the services.
Mr. Simien died at 12:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: his wife, Ruby W. Simien of Opelousas; and a son, Clement J. Simien Jr. of 
Opelousas. Survivors also include a daughter-in-law, Marian M. Simien of Opelousas; two 
grandsons, Michael V. Simien of Houston, Texas, and Christopher O. Simien of Opelousas; and a 
host of nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends.
Mr. Simien was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Celestine Simien; two brothers, 
James Simien Sr. and Wesley Simien; a sister, Rody Simien Craft; and his nephew, Willie E. 
Simien Sr.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude Sittig, 21 Jan 1998
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Graveside services for Mrs. Gertrude Aanes Sittig, 78, a native of Port 
Barre, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Cross Cemetery here.
Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary in Escondido, Calif., was in charge of arrangements.

Willie Smith, 15 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Willie T. Smith, 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in 
Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Chataignier Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Calvin Soileau, 8 Jan 1998
PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mr. Calvin J. Soileau, 74, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in 
St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in Addison Johnson Cemetery in Bayou Chicot.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Harris Soileau, 12 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Harris "Horace" Soileau, 75, of Ville Platte, 
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the 
Evangeline Memorial Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Helena Soileau, 28 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Helen "NaNa" Soileau, 86, were held at 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Landry Soileau, 2 Jan 1998
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Landry Paul Soileau, 77, will be held at 3 p.m. 
today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Soileau, a native of Grand Prairie and a resident of Port Barre, died Wednesday, 
December 31, 1997, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II 
having served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: three sons, Paul Soileau of New Iberia, James Soileau of Port 
Barre and Glenn Soileau of Opelousas; four daughters, Brenda Veillon, Agnes Moore 
and Frannie Soileau, all of Port Barre, and Veronica Miller of Wichita Falls, Texas; four 
brothers, Vernal Soileau of Opelousas, Rae Burke and Andrew Soileau, both of Port 
Barre, and James Malcolm Soileau of Metairie; a sister, Rosa Mae Smith of Port Barre;
nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Soileau was preceded in death by his parents, Cenia and Agnes Soileau; his wife,
Flosie Marie Guillory Soileau; and two sons, Kenneth Wayne and Larry Soileau.
Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Landry Soileau, 6 Jan 1998
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Landry Paul Soileau, 77, were held at 3 p.m. Friday in 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Soileau, a native of Grand Prairie and a resident of Port Barre, died Wednesday, December 
31, 1997, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the 
U.S. Army.
Survivors include: three sons, Paul Soileau of New Iberia, James Soileau of Port Barre and 
Glenn Soileau of Opelousas; four daughters, Brenda Veillon, Agnes Moore and Frannie Soileau, 
all of Port Barre, and Veronica Miller of Wichita Falls, Texas; four brothers, Vernal Soileau of 
Opelousas, Rae Burke and Andrew Soileau, both of Port Barre, and James Malcolm Soileau of 
Metairie; a sister, Rosa Mae Smith of Port Barre; nine grandchildren; and four 
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Soileau was preceded in death by his parents, Cenia and Agnes Soileau; his wife, Eloise
Marie Guillory Soileau; and two sons, Kenneth Wayne and Larry Soileau.
Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Soileau, 6 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Soileau, 68, were held at 11 a.m. today in 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Old Ville Platte Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Mabel Speyrer, 19 Jan 1998
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Leo Speyrer, the former Mabel Moreau, 84, will be held 
(time pending) Friday in St. Leo The Great Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery.
The Rev. Daniel Schexnayder will conduct the services.
Mrs. Speyrer, a resident of Leonville, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at her residence. She
was a retired nurse.
Survivors include: a son, Ramp Speyrer of Opelousas; two grandchildren, Kevin Speyrer and 
Geoff Speyrer; a great-grandchild, Kelsie Speyrer; and a sister, Mrs. Frankie Rembert of 
Leonville.
Mrs. Speyrer was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Speyrer; her parents, Frank and Helena 
Moreau; and two brothers, Calvin and Frank Lee Moreau.
Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of 
services in St. Leo Catholic Church Hall in Leonville. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ashley Stelly, 27 Jan 1998
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Ashley Nicole Stelly, 11, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until 
time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Stelly, 5 Jan 1998
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Donna Stelly, 33, were held at 2 p.m. today in 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill Gearheard conducted the services.
Mrs. Stelly, a resident of Washington, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 1998, in 
Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: her husband, Fredrick Stelly of Washington; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis 
(Patsy) Desormeaux of Milton; two daughters, Janice Marie Desormeaux of Milton and Crystal 
Ann Stelly of Washington; three brothers, Dennis John Desormeaux of Milton, Darrel Goss of 
Maurice and Ricky Desormeaux of Kaplan; two sisters, Debbie Ann Desormeaux of Milton and 
Judy Garret of Alberta, Canada; her paternal grandparents, Robley Desormeaux of Milton; and 
her maternal grandmother, Lilly Duhon Mouton.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. today until time of 
services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main in Opelousas was in charge of arrangements.

Easton Stelly (Pic), 7 Jan 1998
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Harold Stelly, the former Easton Quebedeaux, 76, 
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Stelly, a native and lifelong resident of Grand Coteau, died at 7:06 p.m. Tuesday, January 
6, 1998, in Columbia Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas.
Survivors include: two sons, Herbert Lee "Polo" Stelly of Sunset and Harold Dean "Boggie" 
Stelly of Grand Coteau; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Sue) Cormier of Breaux Bridge and Mary 
Dianne Stelly of Thibodaux; two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Melba "Titor") Theriot of Breaux Bridge 
and Mrs. Wesley (Alma) Speyrer of Arnaudville; ten grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Stelly was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Stelly who died December 27, 1994; 
a son, Joseph James Stelly; her parents, Ramo Quebedeaux and the former Rose Knott; three 
brothers, Clay Quebedeaux, Edward Quebedeaux and Harry Quebedeaux; and a sister, Mrs. Edgar 
(Lucille "Byonne") Meche.
Pallbearers will be Herman Cormier, Billy Meche, Gerard Darbonne, Travis Stelly, Richard 
Stelly and Robert Stelly.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and 
from 8 a.m. until time of services on Friday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.

Verdie Stevens, 23 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Verdie Mae Stevens, 70, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church here with burial in Reed Cemetery in Mamou.
The Rev. E. Ben will conduct the services.
Ms. Stevens, a resident of Ville Platte, died Wednesday, January 21, 1998, in Savoy Medical 
Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: a son, Ellius Thomas Jr. of Lake Charles; five brothers, Elton Anderson and 
Melvin Anderson, both of Lake Charles, Dennis Anderson and Clarence Anderson, both of 
Houston, Texas, and Wallace Anderson of Baton Rouge; a sister, Marjorie Thomas of Ville 
Platte; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Ville Platte.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Sidney Sylvester, 21 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Sidney Sylvester, 75, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Sidney Sylvester, 23 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Sidney Sylvester, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Ford and 
Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
The Rev. Frank Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God in Christ, will conduct the 
services.
Mr. Sylvester, a resident of Opelousas, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998, in Opelousas General 
Hospital.
Survivors include: two daughters, Marie Sylvester of Opelousas and Mary Williams of Houston, 
Texas; two brothers, John L. Lewis of Baton Rouge and Rogers Lewis of Houston, Texas; a 
sister, Rozella Wells of Baton Rouge; and a grandchild.
Mr. Sylvester was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Edward Sylvester; and a brother, 
Rodney Lewis.
A wake will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in 
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Isabelle Tauzin, 26 Jan 1998
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle Melancon Tauzin, 89, of Poche Bridge, will 
be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here. Burial will be in the St. 
Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Cecilia.
Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Thibodeaux, 26 Jan 1998
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Chautin Robin Thibodeaux, 73, will be held at 11 
a.m. Tuesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in St. Leo Mausoleum.
Mrs. Thibodeaux, a resident of Arnaudville, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 1998, in 
Opelousas General Hospital. She was a retired clerk for AnthonyÕs Dept. Store and a member of
St. Leo the Great Altar Society.
Survivors include: three stepsons, James Thibodeaux and Ron Thibodeaux, both of Baton Rouge, 
and John Thibodeaux of Houston, Texas; a stepdaughter, Glenda Cheek of Baton Rouge; a 
brother, Lee Roy Chautin of Sunset; a sister, Hilda Gauthier of Arnaudville; 12 step 
grandchildren; and 14 step great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thibodeaux was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Antione Robin; and her 2nd husband, 
Alex Thibodeaux.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of 
services in St. Leo the Great Church Hall in Leonville.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Edvinise Thomas, 5 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Edvinise "Vine" Thomas, 73, will be held at 7 p.m. 
Sunday in Ninth Baptist Church here with burial at 10 a.m. Monday in the church cemetery.
The Rev. M.L. Thomas will conduct the services.
Mrs. Thomas, a resident of Ville Platte, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, in Ville Platte Medical 
Center.
Survivors include two daughters, Bertha Richard of Ville Platte and Ruby Doucet of Opelousas; 
a son, Ronald Thomas of Ville Platte; five brothers, Elton Anderson and Melvin Anderson, both 
of Lake Charles, Wallace Anderson of Baton Rouge, Dennis Anderson and Clarence Anderson, 
both of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Marjorie Thomas and Verdie Steven, both of Ville Platte; 
13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Ninth Baptist Church in Ville Platte.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Ivory Thomas Sr. (pic), 5 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. Ivory Thomas Sr., 79, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Olive 
Baptist Church in Opelousas. Burial will be in the Green Chapel Cemetery in Little Teche.
The Rev. Joel Greene will officiate.
Mr. Thomas died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was an 
usher at Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Survivors include a devoted friend, Nettie Hardy of Opelousas; two sons, Ivory Thomas Jr. of 
Arcola, Texas, and Kenneth W. Thomas of Houston, Texas; five daughters, Agnes Tyler, Rosa 
Edmond, Shirley Jenkins, Cora Thomas Barker and Sarah Carmouche, all of Opelousas; a sister, 
Georgina Stagg of Washington; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5-10 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, which 
is in charge of arrangements.

Olla Thomas, 21 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Ms. Olla Thomas, 87, will be held at 7 p.m. today in St. 
John Holliness Church here with burial in Perkins Cemetery in Westlake.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Ida Turner, 7 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Bell Poullard Turner, 45, will be held at 8 p.m. 
today in Unity Baptist Church here with burial at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Luke Baptist Church 
Cemetery in Ville Platte.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Lelia Valin, 7 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Aymond Valin, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady 
Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services.
Mrs. Valin, a resident of Little Teche, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 1998, in Opelousas 
General Hospital. She was a housewife.
Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Gladys Valin of Opelousas; a sister, 
Marie Landry of Port Barre; a granddaughter and her husband, Nanette and Dale Moreau of 
Prairieville; and two great-grandchildren, Shannon and Lori Moreau of Prairieville.
Mrs. Valin was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Benjamin Valin; two sons, Charles 
Valin and Eugene Valin; and a grandchild, Charles Edward Valin.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas is in charge of 
arrangements.

Eva Vasseur, 27 Jan 1998
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Joisine Courville Vasseur, 88, were held at 2 p.m. 
Monday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Courville Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Norman Venable, 29 Jan 1998
MIRE - Funeral services for Mr. Norman John Venable, 61, will be held at 3 p.m. today in 
Assumption Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Elia Vidrine, 2 Jan 1998
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Miss Elia Vidrine, 88, were held at 11 a.m. today 
in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the new St. Ann's Cemetery in 
Mamou.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Monica Walker (Pic), 19 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Monica Rideau "Tammy" Walker, 32, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Little Zion Baptist 
Church Cemetery.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mrs. Walker died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 1998, at her residence.
Survivors include: a devoted friend, Kevin L. Walker Sr. of Biloxi, Miss.; her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles E. (Minerva) Rideau Sr. of Opelousas; two sons, Kevin L. Walker Jr. and Malcolm L. 
Walker, both of Opelousas; and a brother, Charles E. Rideau Jr. of Opelousas.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which 
is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Sandra Walker (Pic), 19 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Ms. Sandra Walker, 43, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Ghost 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry Cemetery.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Ms. Walker died at 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: a son, Chad Walker of Opelousas; a daughter, Tamekia Walker of Opelousas; 
three sisters, Sheryl Richard, Diane Fisher and Anita Walker, all of Opelousas; and two 
grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a daughter-in-law, Theresa Walker; one aunt, Shirley 
Silvers of Los Angeles, Calif.; four uncles, John Duplechin of Opelousas, Roland Duchene of El 
Sobrante, Calif., Barney Wyble of Opelousas and Milton Wyble of Beaumont, Texas; a niece, 
Stacey Richard; three nephews, Daryl, Cedric and Demond, all of Opelousas; a host of cousins 
and other relatives; and a brother-in-law, Herman Fisher.
Ms. Walker was preceded in death by her parents James and Joyce Walker.
A wake will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in
charge of arrangements. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Rev. O'Leary.

Minnie Warner, 30 Jan 1998
MANNSVILLE, Okla. - Graveside services for Mrs. Minnie Louise Eastman Warner were held at 
11 a.m. Wednesday in Mannsville Cemetery here.
The Rev. James Watson conducted the services.
Mrs. Warner was born May 28, 1933, in Mannsville, she died in her home January 25, 1998 in 
Davis, Okla. She attended Mannsville High School. On August 21, 1950, she married William 
Acie Warner in Canton, and they were together 47 years.
In 1956 the family moved to Opelousas where she lived for 19 years. During her life time 
there she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 14 years at Opelousas General Hospital and
St. Landry Clinic. She then entered the nursing program at LSU at Eunice and became a 
Registered Nurse in 1975.
She moved to Davis, Okla., in the summer of 1975. Mrs. Warner continued her nursing career at 
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital, Pauls Valley General Hospital, Ardmore Memorial Hospital and 
with Dr. Scott Maloney in his private practice at Ardmore. She retired from nursing in 1987.
Survivors include: her husband, William Acie Warner of Davis, Okla.; a brother, William Curtis 
Eastman of Lone Grove; a sister, Betsy Eastman Wilson of Cedar Hill, Texas; an aunt, Betty 
Beams Tudor of Ardmore; a daughter, Saminthia Louise Warner of Davis, Okla.; four sons, 
William Franklin Warner of Ardmore, Okla., James Robert Warner and Edwin Louis Warner, both
of Springer, Okla., and Hershell Anthony Warner of Clovis, Calif.; ten grandchildren; many 
more beloved family members and friends.
Mrs. Warner was preceded in death by a son, Acie Joe Warner; her mother, Alene Oliver; her 
father, Charles Eastman III; a brother, Charles Eastman IV; and her grandparents, Bonnie and 
Colby Beams.
Memorials may be made to Cross Timbers Hospice, 1514 Meadow Lane, Ardmore, Okla. 73402.
Griffin-Kennedy-Watts Funeral Home of Ardmore, Okla., was in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Warren (Pic), 19 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma J. Warren, 88, were held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas.
The Rev. Bill Youngblood conducted the services.
Mrs. Warren, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at 
Opelousas General Hospital. She worked at the Augusta Daily Gazette in Augusta, Kansas, for 
six years and at Mobil Oil Refinery for 10 years. Mrs. Warren moved to Opelousas in 1960, 
where she resided until her death.
Survivors include: two brothers, Harold D. Jones of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Billy J. Jones of 
Apache Junction, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Jones of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and two 
nephews, Gary Jones and Adam Jones, both of Phoenix, Ariz.
Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway in Opelousas was in charge of 
arrangements.

Isabella Washington, 8 Jan 1998
ELBA - Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella "Big Mama" Williams Washington, 87, will be held at 
11 a.m. Friday in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Lee A. Johnson and Rev. Johnny Offord, pastor, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Washington died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, January 5, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: two sons, Fredick C. Williams of Palmetto and Rev. Dan (Addis) Washington 
Jr. of Destrehan; a stepson, Elijah Murphy of Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Weatheroy and 
Mrs. Augustine Lee, both of New Orleans; three grandchildren, DeVon and DeWayne Washington, 
both of Norco, and Chanda J. Smith of Detroit, Mich.; four great-grandchildren; four step 
grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a devoted cousin, Lizzie 
Robertson of Melville.
Visitation will be observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Elba.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Felton Welcome Jr., 23 Jan 1998
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services Mr. Felton Welcome Jr., 52, will be held at noon Saturday in 
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church here with burial in Combre Memorial Park.
Fondel Memorial Park of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ann Wheeler, 28 Jan 1998
BRISTOL - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Wheeler, 65, were held at 2 p.m. today in Sunrise
Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Wheeler, a resident of Church Point, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, January 23, 1998, in Our 
Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Survivors include: three sons, Willie Wheeler Jr. and Kenneth Wheeler, both of Church Point, 
and Norman Guidry of Lafayette; a daughter, Eula Wheeler of Lafayette; a sister, Agnes Guidry 
of Carencro; four brothers, Louis Guidry and Francis Guidry, both of Houston, Texas, Frank 
Guidry and Joseph Guidry, both of Carencro; and four grandchildren.
Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Sunrise Baptist Church in Bristol.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Williams, 2 Jan 1998
LEBEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" Williams, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery.
The Rev. Alfred Umagu, M.S.P., will conduct the services.
Mr. Williams, a resident of Rosa, died Monday, December 29, 1997, in Tri-Community 
Nursing Home in Palmetto.
Survivors include: his wife, Veronica Chenevert Williams; reared as a son, Larry 
Rideau; and reared as a daughter, Rita Green.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services in 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lebeau. A rosary will be recited at 9 a.m.
Bunkie Mortuary of Bunkie is in charge of arrangements.

Amy Wills, 12 Jan 1998
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Amy Boudreaux Wills, 82, are incomplete.
Mrs. Wills, a resident of Opelousas and former resident of Lawtell, died Saturday, Jan. 
10, 1998, in Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Amy Wills, 20 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Boudreaux Wills, 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of 
Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Austin Leger will conduct the services.
Mrs. Wills, a native of St. Landry Parish and a resident of Opelousas but formerly a resident of 
Lawtell, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 1998, in Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church 
Point.
Survivors include: a son, Karl and his wife, Pat Joubert Wills of Lawtell; a brother, Hubert 
Boudreaux of Sunset; four sisters, Edith Boudreaux Meche of Opelousas, Edna Boudreaux Savoy 
of Church Point, Rita Boudreaux Venable of Port Arthur, Texas, and Elise Boudreaux Courville 
of New Iberia; and two grandchildren, Karla Wills of Miami, Fla., and Stephen Wills of North 
Carolina.
Mrs. Wills was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wills.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of 
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

George Wilson Jr. (Pic), 19 Jan 1998
PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mr. George Wilson Jr., 70, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in 
Palmetto 1st Church of God here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Dale Fontenot will conduct the services.
Mr. Wilson, a resident of Avondale, died at 5:36 a.m. Friday, February 13, 1998, at his 
residence. He retired from the United States Navy after 30 years and served during World War 
II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Survivors include: his wife, Augustine T. Wilson of Avondale; three sons, George M. Wilson III 
of Kenner, Alvin Lavin Wilson of San Jose', Calif., and Mario Sylvester Wilson of Avondale; two
daughters, Valria Wilson of Kenner and Allison Marie Wilson of Avondale; two brothers, 
Samuel Hayes of Opelousas and Curley Hayes of Palmetto; two sisters, Dorothy Henry of 
Melville and Cecil Nun of Oakland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday in Palmetto 1st Church of God in Palmetto.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Woods, 8 Jan 1998
ELTON - Funeral services for Ms. Evelyn Woods, 54, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. 
Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in Eternal Rest Cemetery.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Phil Woods, 5 Jan 1998
ELTON - Funeral services for Mr. Phil John Woods, 30, were held at 11 a.m. today in St. Joseph 
Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder was in charge of arrangements.

John Woodson, 16 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. John "Pete" Woodson, 78, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Landry 
Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Woodson, a native of Leonville and a resident of Opelousas, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, 
January 15, 1998, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having 
served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Lena Mae Richard Woodson of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. Adam
(Loretta) Godeaux of Texas City, Texas, and Mrs. Jimmy (Debbie) Marks of Opelousas; six 
brothers, Gorgis Woodson of Mississippi, Horgis Woodson, Eli Woodson and Norris Woodson, all
of Opelousas, Frank Woodson of New Orleans, and Morris Woodson of Dayton, Ohio; two 
sisters, Mrs. Louis (Lucille) Bourque of Opelousas and Mrs. Gerald (Marie) Murray of New 
Orleans; three grandchildren, Todd Godeaux and Melissa Lee, both of Opelousas, and Blake 
Marks of Japan; and three great-grandchildren, Daniel and Derek Godeaux, and Dylan Lee.
Mr. Woodson was preceded in death by three brothers, Allen, Warren and Clarence Woodson; 
and two sisters, Hilda LeJeune and Hazel Richard.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of
services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

John Woodson, 19 Jan 1998
In the obituary for Mr. John Woodson in Friday's edition, his brother should have been listed as 
Norris Woodson.
The Daily World regrets the error and any confusion it may have caused.

John Woodson, 20 Jan 1998
Funeral services for Mr. John Woodson, 78, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.