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 Tuesday  --  August 01, 2000
 
OBITUARIES
Ernest Cormier Jr., Herman LeBouef, Irene Roger, Beatrice Simon, Lois Toby,
Pearl Wilridge.

Ernest Cormier Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Ernest Cormier Jr., 38, are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Herman LeBouef
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Herman "Freeze Cat" LeBouef, 61, will
be held at 3 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here
with burial in the church cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in
charge of arrangements.

Irene Roger
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Faul Roger, 80, will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. Mrs. Roger died at 4:40 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2000, in
Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. Visiting hours will be observed
from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Beatrice Simon
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice E. Simon, 88, were held at 2 p.m.
today in St. Ann Catholic Church here with burial in Pink Clare Cemetery. The
Rev. Timothy Richard conducted the services. Mrs. Simon died at 2:40 a.m.
Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Savoy Medical Care in Mamou. Survivors include: a
sister, Lucille Espirit Fontenot of Mamou. She is also survived by four
nieces, three nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Simon was
preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Simon; her parents; and three
brothers. Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in St.
Theresa Hall in Mamou. Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of
arrangements.

Lois Toby
Funeral services for Lois Toby, 64, are incomplete at this time. Owens-Thomas
Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl Wilridge
Funeral services for Ms. Pearl Wilridge are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 


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Wednesday  --  August 02, 2000
OBITUARIES for Joseph Broussard, Preston Carmouche, Jennie Casanova, Joseph Fontenot,
Dorothy Greene, Ernest James, Lee Stryzewski.

Joseph Broussard
KROTZ SPRINGS - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" S. Broussard, 65, will
be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery. The Rev. Robert Courville will conduct the services. Mr.
Broussard, a resident of Melville for eight years, a native of Vinton and
raised in New Iberia, died Tuesday afternoon, August 1, 2000, at his
residence. He was retired from Texaco with 30 years of service. Mr. Broussard
was a member of the Lottie Wildlife Protective Association. Survivors
include: his wife, Audrey Ann Rivet Broussard of Melville; three sons, Joseph
C. "Joey" Broussard and his wife Renee of Port Barre, Terry Wayne Broussard
and his wife Shondra of False River and Jeffrey Paul Broussard and his wife
Norma of Melville; two daughters, Amanda Faye Lacombe and her husband Dale of
Fordoche and Christi Ann Guidry and her husband Marty of Lafayette; a sister,
Imelda Dunbar of Kinston, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by his parents,
Swinfred Joseph and Marguerit Richard Broussard; and a brother, Paul
Broussard. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and
from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Krotz Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Preston Carmouche
Funeral services for Mr. Preston Carmouche are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Jennie Casanova
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene A. Casanova, the former Jennie Presley, 69,
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the
Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas with burial in Myrtle Grove Cemetery. The Rev.
Henry Blount will conduct the services. Mrs. Casanova, a resident of
Estherwood, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes
Hospital in Lafayette. She was the owner of the Casanova Optical and Hearing
Aid Center. Mrs. Casanova served as a board member of the Acadia Parish
Library, was instrumental in starting the Estherwood Recreation Dept. and
also active in the formation of the Cerebral Palsy Clinic. Survivors include:
her husband, Eugene "Gene" A. Casanova of Estherwood; a daughter, Jennifer
Casanova of Eunice; Steve Presley of Westlake; a sister, Mrs. R.W. Haile of
Metairie; and two grandchildren, John Austin and Lauren Seale. Mrs. Casanova
was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Steven Presley and Gertrude Cole
Presley; and a brother, Marion Presley. The family requests donations to the
Cerebral Palsy Clinic, 841 E. Bellevue St., Opelousas, La. 70570, Hospice of
Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, La. 70503, or the American
Cancer Society, 1030 E. St. Mary St., Lafayette, La. 70503. Visiting hours
will be observed from 1 p.m. Thursday until time of services. Lafond-Ardoin
Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas is in charge of
arrangements.

Joseph Fontenot
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph C. Fontenot, 42, were held at
2 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Old
Ville Platte Cemetery. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of
arrangements.

Dorothy Greene
Funeral services for Ms. Dorothy Greene, 51, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest James
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mr. Ernest James, 66, will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church here with burial in
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of
arrangements.

Lee Stryzewski
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Lee F. Stryzewski, 51, will be held at
11 a.m. Friday in Trinity Lutheran Church here with burial in Lafayette
Memorial Park Cemetery. Full Military Rituals will be conducted by members of
the U.S. Army of Fort Polk. The Rev. Gary Koopmann, Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Jennings, will conduct the services. Mr. Stryzewski, a resident of
Arnaudville, died Monday, July 31, 2000, at his residence. He was a native of
Monitowoc, Wis., and a resident of Opelousas for seven years. Mr. Stryzewski
was a veteran of military service having served in the United States Marine
Corps during the Vietnam War Era and retired from service in the National
Guard. He was the owner/operator of L.G.M.R. Employment Service and was a
member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include: his wife, Gail
Stryzewski of Arnaudville; two sons, Matthew L. Stryzewski of Arnaudville and
Richard E. Stryzewski of Opelousas; a grandchild, Christian L. Stryzewski of
St. Helens, Ore.; his mother, Margaret Rose Marie Bertha Radandt Stryzewski
of Eau Claire, Wis.; and two sisters, Betty Conde of Fayetteville, N.C., and
Carol Korson of Suttons Bay, Mich. Mr. Stryzewski was preceded in death by
his father, Edwin A. Stryzewski; a sister, Beverly Kit; and a brother, Wayne
E. Stryzewski. Pallbearers will be members of the U.S. Army of Fort Polk.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services. Martin & Castille Funeral Home Inc. of
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Thursday -- August 03, 2000  None reported
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Friday  --  August 04, 2000
OBITUARIES
Easton Broussard, Preston Carmouche Sr., Ed Ford, Dorris Godet , Dorothy
Green , Rev. Roosevelt Joubert Jr., Felix Kerry Jr., Marie Miller, Elsie
Ortego, Weldon Silvey, Rose Valmont, Rollance Veillon, Benjamin Vidrine, Alex
Winters.

Easton Broussard
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Easton "Doc" Camille Broussard, 69,
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with
burial in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. Mr. Broussard, a resident of
Arnaudville, died Wednesday, August 2, 2000, in Lafayette General Medical
Center. Survivors include: five sons, Leroy Broussard of Cecilia, Lenton
Broussard of Houston, Texas, Melvin Broussard of Belle Chasse, Cleveland
Broussard of Lusby, Md., and John Broussard of Breaux Bridge; two daughters,
Rose B. Frank of Lafayette and Shirly B. Thompson of Arnaudville; and two
sisters, Alouda Collins of Lafayette and Leola Collins of Grand Coteau. Mr.
Broussard was preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Noel Broussard; his
father, Luma Broussard; his mother, Estelle Calais Broussard; two sisters;
five brothers; and a grandson, John Frank Jr. Visiting hours will be observed
from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services in
Pellerin Funeral Home in Arnaudville, which is in charge of arrangements.

Preston Carmouche Sr.
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Preston Carmouche Sr., 81, will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Norman Rogge will conduct the
services. Mr. Carmouche died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2000, in Our
Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. He was a member of the Knights of
Peter Claver Court #114 and served as Grand Knight and Financial Secretary
for many years. Survivors include: his wife, Hilda Norman Carmouche of
Opelousas; three sons, Robert L. Carmouche (Elizabeth) of Sunset, Herbert L.
Carmouche (Michelle) and Preston Anthony Carmouche Jr. (Deborah), both of
Houston, Texas; ten daughters, Rita Crane (Richard), Jeanette Crummedyo,
Elizabeth Anderson (Jerome) and Sherell Andres (Paul Jr.), all of Houston,
Texas, Wilda Rideau (Errol) of New Orleans, Patricia Bushnell (John) of
Pineville, Pamela Seamster (Roderick) of Yorba Linda, Calif., Alice Carmouche
and Syble Charlot, both of Opelousas, and Lori Ann Pierre-August (Paul) of
Sunset; two sisters, Josephine James (Allen) and Joyce Mae Garriet, both of
Houston, Texas; 46 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren. He also leaves
to mourn a godson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr.
Carmouche was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Laura Carmouche;
three brothers, Murphy, Irvin and Merlin Carmouche; a sister, Versie
Williams; two sons-in-law, Joseph Lemelle and Matthew (M.L.) Crummedyo; and a
grandson, Michael (Lil Mice) Lemelle. Visiting hours will be observed from 5
to 10 p.m. Sunday in Christ the King Catholic Church in Bellevue. A rosary
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge
of arrangements.

Ed Ford
Funeral services for Mr. Ed Lee Ford, 87, are incomplete at this time. Ford
and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Dorris Godet
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Dorris Godet, 89, will be held at noon
Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the old church
cemetery. Mr. Godet, a resident of Port Barre, died at 3 p.m. Thursday,
August 3, 2000, in the Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette. He
served in the U.S. Coast Guard and obtained the rank of Chief Yeoman. Mr.
Godet owned and operated the Teche Motel in Port Barre for 44 years. He was
Mayor of Port Barre for 17 1/2 years. During his tenure as Mayor, he
accomplished many projects and obtained several grants for the restoration of
streets and sewerage systems throughout the City of Port Barre. He married in
1945 in New Orleans. Mr. Godet was the 1930 valedictorian of his graduating
class at Port Barre High School. He worked for Sam Grimmett Oil Field Service
Company for 18 years. Survivors include: his wife, Ernestine Godet of Port
Barre; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Sallie) Miller of Salt Lake City, Utah; a
sister, Mrs. Rena Albrecht of Port Barre; a grandson, Michael Adam Miller;
and a great-granddaughter, Madison P. Miller. Mr. Godet was preceded in death
by three brothers, Leon, Mayonce and Louis "Shine" Godet; and a grandson,
Gary Scott Miller. Visiting hours will be observed from 3:30 to 10 p.m. today
and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at
6:15 p.m. Masonic and American Legion Services will be held after the rosary
and on Saturday. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of
arrangements.

Dorothy Green
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Green, 51, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Sweet
Home Community Cemetery in Melville. Mrs. Green died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
August 1, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: her
husband, Gregory J. Green of Melville; two sons, Steven Paul Banks and Edgar
Banks III, both of Melville; a daughter, Charnell D. Portis of Houston,
Texas; four brothers, Wilson Shaw, Anderson Shaw and Arthur Lee Shaw, all of
Houston, Texas, and Joseph Shaw of Port Allen; three sisters, Hazel Richard,
Ruby Amboree and Thelma Anthony, all of Houston, Texas; and five
grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her parents, Alex
Sr. and Georgia Shaw; two brothers, Alex Shaw Jr. and Terry Lee Shaw Sr.; and
a sister, Olevia Ruben. Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of
arrangements.

Rev. Roosevelt Joubert Jr.
Funeral services for Rev. Roosevelt Joubert Jr., 67, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Community Chapel Church of God in Christ in Opelousas with burial
in Union Chapel Cemetery in Beggs. The Rev. Ed Henry, president of Riverside
District Baptist Association, assisted by the Rev. J.A. Washington, will
conduct the services. Rev. Joubert, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of
Grand Prairie, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in Baton Rouge. He was a member
of Straight Light Baptist Church of Opelousas, Riverside District Association
and other religious organizations. Rev. Joubert was the pastor of Union
Chapel Baptist Church of Beggs and St. John Baptist Church of Bolden. He was
also the president of the Sunday School Department of the Riverside District
Association. Rev. Joubert also served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include:
his father, Rev. Roosevelt Joubert Sr. of Opelousas; a son, Bruce Joubert of
Baton Rouge; four daughters, Sondra Williams of Hammond, Cynthia Johnson,
Marsha Joubert and Cekenna Joubert, all of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Wilfred
Joubert of Baton Rouge and Rev. J.B. Joubert of Opelousas; a sister, Vester
Fields of Opelousas; five grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Rev. Joubert was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Joubert; his wife,
Madeline Joubert; and a daughter, Lori Ann Joubert. A wake will be held from
4 to 6:30 p.m. today in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas and from 7
to 10 p.m. in Community Chapel Church of God in Christ. Ford and Joseph
Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Felix Kerry Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Felix Kerry Jr., 72, are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Kerry, a resident of Opelousas, died at 6:15 a.m. today (Friday, August
4, 2000) in Opelousas General Hospital. Visiting hours will be observed from
3 to 10 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.

Marie Miller
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Venable Miller, 57, were held at 1
p.m. today in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in Sacred
Heart Cemetery in Church Point. Mrs. Miller, a resident of Sunset, died
Monday, July 31, 2000, at her residence. Visiting hours were observed from 8
a.m. today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North
University Avenue, Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie Ortego
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Fontenot Ortego, 77, will be
held at 10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in BJ
Fontenot Cemetery. Mrs. Ortego, a resident of Ville Platte, died Thursday,
August 3, 2000, in Landmark Nursing Home in Crowley. Survivors include: her
husband, Otreed Ortego of Ville Platte; four sons, Larry Fontenot of
Brookshire, Texas, Lander Fontenot of Lake Charles, Joseph Bradley Ortego of
Eunice and Paul Butnier Ortego of Youngsville; eight grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. Monday until time of
services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Ardoin's Funeral Home of
Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Weldon Silvey
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Weldon "Bub" Murry Silvey, 82, will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday in United Methodist Church here with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park in Opelousas. The Rev. Terry Lindsey will conduct the services.
Mr. Silvey, a resident of Opelousas, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, August 3,
2000, in Lafayette General Hospital. He was a retired field office manager.
Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine P. Silvey of Opelousas; a stepson,
Martin Andrepont of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Elaine Andrepont of New
Orleans, Denise A. and her husband Brain Pellerin of Austin, Texas, and Maj.
Janet and her husband Maj. John Rielley of Yorktown, Va.; and three step
grandchildren, Nicole and Emily Pellerin, and John Rielley. Mr. Silvey was
preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Myrtle Theobald Silvey; and his
first wife, Clemie Darby. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy.
in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Valmont
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Ann Valmont are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rollance Veillon
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Rollance Veillon, 56, were held at 2
p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Old Ville
Platte Cemetery. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of
arrangements.

Benjamin Vidrine
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Benjamin Wayne Vidrine, 22, will be
held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the 1st Baptist Church here with burial in
Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in
charge of arrangements.

Alex Winters
Funeral services for Mr. Alex Joseph Winters, 68, are incomplete at this
time. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.
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Sunday  --  August 06, 2000
Obits

Preston Carmouche Sr. 
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Preston Carmouche Sr., 81, 
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 
here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Norman Rogge will conduct the services. Mr. Carmouche died at 6:15
p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
He was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Court #114 and served as Grand
Knight and Financial Secretary for many years.
Survivors include: his wife, Hilda Norman Carmouche of Opelousas; three sons,
Robert L. Carmouche (Elizabeth) of Sunset, Herbert L. Carmouche (Michelle)
and Preston Anthony Carmouche Jr. (Deborah), both of Houston, Texas; 10
daughters, Rita Crane (Richard), Jeanette Crummedyo, Elizabeth Anderson
(Jerome) and Sherell Andres (Paul Jr.), all of Houston, Texas, Wilda Rideau
(Errol) of New Orleans, Patricia Bushnell (John) of Pineville, Pamela
Seamster (Roderick) of Yorba Linda, Calif., Alice Carmouche and Syble
Charlot, both of Opelousas, and Lori Ann Pierre-August (Paul) of Sunset; two
sisters, Josephine James (Allen) and Joyce Mae Garriet, both of Houston,
Texas; 46 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn
a godson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Carmouche was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Laura
Carmouche; three brothers, Murphy, Irvin and Merlin Carmouche; a sister,
Versie Williams; two sons-in-law, Joseph Lemelle and Matthew (M.L.)
Crummedyo; and a grandson, Michael (Lil Mice) Lemelle.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Christ the King
Catholic Church in Bellevue. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Williams
Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Felix Kerry Jr. 
Funeral services for Mr. Felix Kerry Jr., 72, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday 
in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial
in Bellevue Memorial Park.
Mr. Kerry, a resident of Opelousas, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2000,
in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired industrial painter. Mr. Kerry
was a member of the Local 728 Painters Union. Survivors include: two sons,
Dennis Ray Kerry and Joseph Neal Kerry, both of Opelousas; a daughter, Linda
Marie Kerry of Opelousas; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Mr. Kerry was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Kerry Sr. and the
former Willie Mae Richard. Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 10 p.m.
Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary was recited
at 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas was
in charge of arrangements.

Douglas Mankin 
LAFAYETTE - Memorial services for Mr. Douglas Cole Mankin, 52,
Executive V.P. and CEO of LaHaye Total Eye Care, will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday, August 11, in Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 Live Oak Boulevard
here. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Mr. Mankin died July 25, 2000, in Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Wash., following extensive
chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
Survivors include: his wife, Cathy of Lafayette; two sons, Cole of Lafayette
and Drew of Houston, Texas; two stepdaughters, Stacy Maurer of Clarksville,
Tenn., and Jody Jones of White Cloud, Mich.; his parents, Arthur and Earlene
Mankin; a sister, Sheri Casenave of Stockton, Calif.; his mother-in-law,
Martha Devries of Creston, Iowa; his father-in-law, Fred Collings of Sioux
Falls, S.D.; four step grandchildren; and two nephews.
Mr. Mankin was born July 1, 1948, in Washington, D.C. He grew up in the
Stockton, Calif., area. Mr. Mankin received his B.A. Degree at Sacramento
State College, MBA and MPHA from the University of Missouri. He served in
Vietnam with the 23rd Medical Battalion where he was awarded the Bronze Star
for meritorious service. While serving in Vietnam, as a clinical specialist,
he helped support a number of orphanages in the area.
Prior to joining the LaHaye Total Eye Care Center in September 1994, he
served as a Hospital Administrator, CEO in Davis, Calif.; New Orleans;
Houston, Texas; Nebraska; Los Angeles, Calif. and Farmington, New Mexico.
He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Lafayette and Opelousas, Rotary
Club, American Legion Post 69, American Public Health Association, American
Society of Ophthalmic Administrators and a Diplomat of the American College
of Health Care Executives.
If so desired, contributions, in his name, may be made to the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, 3636 So. I-10 Service Road, Suite 304, Metairie, La. 70001.
Eric Smith Funeral services for Mr. Eric Smith, 82, are incomplete at this
time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.
Peter Savant Funeral services for Mr. Peter Savant, 62, are incomplete at
this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.
Roseanna Valmont Funeral services for Mrs. Roseanna Valmont, 89, are
incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of
the arrangements.
Mary St. Clair Funeral services for Mrs. Mary St. Clair, 78, are incomplete
at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the
arrangements.

Charles Runnels 
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mr. Charles H. Runnels, 65, will
be held at 2 p.m. today in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the
new St. Ann's Cemetery.
Mr. Runnels, a resident of Mamou, died at Savoy Medical Center.
Ardoin's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Murray Moody 
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Murray Moody are
incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas funeral home of Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest Cormier Jr. 
RAYNE - Funeral services for Mr. Ernest Cormier Jr., 38,
will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Mother of Mercy Shrine here with burial
in Our Mother of Mercy Cemetery. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in
charge of the arrangements.

Wilba Vezina 
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Wilba "Boss" Vezina, 91, will
be held at 3 p.m. Monday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in
Reed Cemetery.Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the arrangements.

Leta Guillory 
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Leta R. Guillory, 89, will
be held at 10 a.m. Monday Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in
St. Paul Mausoleum. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the 
arrangements.

Alice Nero Mayfield 
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Alice Nero Mayfield,
76, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic
Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
Mayfield died Wednesday Aug. 2, 2000 at 5:15 a.m. at Medical Center of
Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette.
Visiting hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until time of service Monday. A rosary
will be recited at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of the arrangements.

Annie Bell Wheeler 
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Bell Wheeler, 71, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements. 
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Monday  --  August 07, 2000
OBITUARIES
Louise Briggs, Eddie Comeau, Hubert Dietz, Donadieu Lalonde, Isiah Thomas,
Leon Wyble.

Louise Briggs
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Mistric Briggs, 87, will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Cedar Hill
Cemetery in Washington. Mrs. Briggs, a resident of Opelousas, died at 8:10
a.m. Sunday, August 6, 2000, in Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas.
Survivors include: a son, George Briggs of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and seven
grandchildren. Mrs. Briggs was preceded in death by her husband, Rene P.
Briggs Sr.; and a son, Rene P. Briggs Jr. Visiting hours will be observed
from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until time of services. A
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in
charge of arrangements.

Eddie Comeau
Funeral services for Mrs. Eddie Lee Comeau, 86, will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Road in
Opelousas with burial in Myrtle Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Elbert Willis will
conduct the services. Mrs. Comeau, a resident of Opelousas, died at 7:01 a.m.
Sunday, August 6, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a retired
bookkeeper. Survivors include: her husband, Ray Comeau Sr. of Opelousas; two
sons, James Ray Comeau Jr. of Opelousas and John Elder Smart of Baton Rouge;
a brother, Roy Elder of Opelousas; five sisters, Katherine Dommert of
Baytown, Texas, Willie Elizabeth (Billie) Russell of Metairie, Helen Troy
Sutherlin of Covington, Evelyn Foti of Yonkers, N.Y., and Faye Frances
McBroon of Raceland; and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Comeau was preceded in
death by a sister, Ruth Elder; and her parents, Guy L. Elder and the former
Hattie Lee Jones. Visiting hours will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Lafond-Ardoin
Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of
arrangements.

Hubert Dietz
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Hubert John Dietz, 45, will be held at 3
p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in St. Louis
Cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Donadieu Lalonde
EUNICE - Funeral services for Donadieu "DD" Lalonde, 86, will be held at 10
a.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Ashford
Cemetery in Duralde. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of
arrangements.

Isiah Thomas
Funeral services for Mr. Isiah Thomas, 63, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Leon Wyble
Funeral services for Mr. Leon Aaron Wyble, 67, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements. 
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Tuesday  --  August 08, 2000
OBITUARIES
Anita Bellard, Annie Cunningham, Frank Hinckley III, Doi Huynh, Deltra
Johnson, Alvin King, Adele Lafleur, Anna Lafleur, Murphy Roberts, Isiah
Thomas, Jr., Leon Wyble, Ena Benton .

Anita Bellard
VILLE PLATTE - Memorial services for Mrs. Anita Veronie Bellard, 59, were
held at 10 a.m. today in the First Baptist Church here. Mrs. Bellard died at
11:15 a.m. Sunday, August 6, 2000. Survivors include: her husband, Joseph
"Russell" Bellard of Chataignier; two sons, Philip Wayne Guidry of
Chataignier and Jerry Dale Guidry of Eunice; a daughter, Rebecca Gay Guidry
Ortego of Ville Platte; a sister, Gloria Ardoin Wiggins of Baker; and five
grandchildren.

Annie Cunningham
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Bell Cunningham are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Hinckley III
A great guy, Frank Brown Hinckley III, was born in Galveston, Texas, on March
15, 1916, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2000. He married
the love of his life, Dorothy A. Dupre of Opelousas, August 12, 1939. They
enjoyed almost 61 years of marriage and had four wonderful children. He is
survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Glen Hinckley and his wife Marlee, a
daughter, Suzanne Allen and her husband Mike, a son, Frank Hinckley IV and
his wife Nancy, all of Dallas, Texas; and a daughter, Sheri Moore and her
husband David of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; 12 grandchildren, Stacy and Russell Davis,
Christine and Brad Estes, Alen and Denise Hinckley, Michael Allen, Leslie
Hinckley, David and Jill Allen, Taylor Hinckley, John Hinckley, Scott
Hinckley and Annie Hinckley, Brian and Lauren Moore; F.B.'s four
great-grandchildren, Taylor and Sarah Davis, Hannah Estes and Jackson
Hinckley; and a brother, Jere Bob Hinckley. F.B. graduated from Woodrow
Wilson High School and Southern Methodist University. He was President of Pi
Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a member of Ukhuwwat-i-Sharot honorary society his
sophomore year, a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a
junior, and Men's Panhellenic senior honorary organization. He was selected
one of the ten outstanding seniors at SMU, served on the Student Council, and
was a member of Cycen-Fjodr honorary organization. During World War II, he
worked for North American Aviation. He was a member of an East Dallas
pioneering family who manufactured Cotton Gin Machinery, owned The Arctic Ice
Cream Co., and The Hinckley Cold Storage Co. with his brothers, Joe and Jere,
and his parents, Frank and Willie Mae Hinckley Jr. FB retired as Chairman of
the Board in 1995. He was well-known for his sweet nature and gentle ways,
his sense of humor, his love of fishing and boating on the "Dottie Too", his
"engineer's" answer for his grandchildren's questions, his secrets to a happy
marriage, and his loyalty and dedication to his family. It was said that he
taught over 100 people to waterski. He was an authentic man, a real
encourager, patient and kind, and he unconditionally loved all those around
him. We seldom heard a negative word from him even during his illness. We
love you "hard, hard like a rock", Daddy Hinck. You will be missed by all and
we are blessed to have been loved by you. Friends and family will be received
at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, Texas,
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Aug. 8). Services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Sparkman-Hillcrest Chapel with graveside services
immediately following. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Alen Hinckley,
Michael Allen, David Allen, Taylor, John and Scott Hinckley. Memorials may be
made to Sky Ranch Christian Camp, 24657 County Road 448, Van, Texas 75790.

Doi Huynh
Funeral services for Mr. Doi Van Huynh, 60, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park Cemetery. Mr. Huynh, a native of Vietnam and a resident of Opelousas,
died at 9:43 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2000, in University Medical Center in
Lafayette. Survivors include: his wife, Oanh Tran Huynh of Opelousas; four
sons, Quan Van Huynh, Troy Tuan Huynh, Dung Huynh and Long Huynh, all of
Opelousas; and two daughters, Thu-Huong Huynh and Thuy Huynh, both of
Opelousas. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8
a.m. Wednesday until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is
in charge of arrangements.

Deltra Johnson
Funeral services for Mrs. Deltra Johnson, 63, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Alvin King
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mr. Alvin A. King, 68, were held at 3 p.m.
Friday in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers here with burial in Fountain
Memorial Gardens, with graveside military rites. The Rev. Todd Menard, Family
Life Christian Fellowship, conducted the services. Mr. King, the son of the
late George King and Fannie Artigue, and a native of Opelousas, had resided
in Lafayette for the past 42 years, died Wednesday, August 2, 2000, at his
residence. He retired in 1989 from the welding supply business. Mr. King was
a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Korean Conflict and
the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #401 and the
VFW, Post #15019. Survivors include: his loving wife of 17 years, Dorothy
Smith King of Lafayette; three sons, Steve and his wife Greta King of Scott,
Paul King of Lafayette and Alvin J. and his wife Diane King of Tampa, Fla.; a
daughter and her husband, Maureen and Matthew Lipari of Lafayette; a stepson,
Jerry Grosshans of Lafayette; three stepdaughters, Vicki Castille and her
husband Ralph of Lafayette, Robin Rieder of Atlanta, Ga., and Bonnie Pellerin
and her husband Mervin of Scott; 14 grandchildren, Melanie (Mrs. Timmy)
Bourque of Maurice, Alicia King of Scott, Mark King of Tampa, Fla., Ann Marie
and David Lipari of Lafayette, Brooke, Ryan and Kristen Castille, all of
Lafayette, David, Jason and Sarah Rieder, all of Atlanta, Ga., Codi, Jami and
Hannah Pellerin, all of Scott, and Hayden Grosshans of Lafayette; a
great-grandson, Timothy Bourque of Maurice; and two brothers and their wives,
Donald and Jeanette King of Lake Charles and Louis and Janice King of Boone,
N.C. Mr. King is also survived by the mother of his four children, Rita Durio
King of Lafayette; a goddaughter, Vanessa King of Fayetteville, N.C.; and his
spiritual counselor and special friend, Marshall Clotiaux of Lafayette. Mr.
King was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bo King; and a sister,
Doris Lowry. Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from
9 a.m. Friday until time of services. A rosary was recited by Deacon Mike
Clark of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand
Drive, Lafayette was in charge of arrangements.

Adele Lafleur
BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Ms. Adele Lafleur, 90, will be held
Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church
mausoleum. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of
arrangements.

Anna Lafleur
BASILE - Funeral services for Ms. Anna Belle Lafleur, 86, will be held at 4
p.m. Wednesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Ortego
Cemetery in Ville Platte. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Basile is in charge of
arrangements.

Murphy Roberts
Funeral services for Mr. Murphy J. Roberts, 62, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Isiah Thomas Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Isiah Thomas Jr., 63, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Leon Wyble
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Leon Aaron Wyble, 67, will be held at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in
Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Wyble, a native of Leonville and a
resident of Port Barre, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2000, in Doctors'
Hospital of Opelousas. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served
in the U.S. Navy and a member of the VFW of Port Barre. Survivors include:
his wife, Theresa Quebedeaux Wyble of Port Barre; two sons, Ricky Wyble of
Port Barre and John Wyble of Franklinton; two stepsons, Blaine Richard of
Opelousas and Bruce Burleigh of New Iberia; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald
(Debbie) Guillory and Mrs. Scott (Karen) Saizan, both of Port Barre; a
stepdaughter, Linda Fontenot of Opelousas; two brothers, Carroll Wyble of
Port Barre and Gerald Wyble of LaGrange, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Nelson (Emilie)
Soileau of Baton Rouge; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mr. Wyble
was preceded in death by is parents, Sanders Wyble and Alzier Devillier
Wyble; a sister, Maxine Morgan; and a granddaughter, Mandy Lane Guillory.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sibille
Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Ena Benton
Funeral services for Mrs. Ena Prejean Benton, 77, are incomplete at this
time. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements. 
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Wednesday  --  August 09, 2000
OBITUARIES
Audrey Cormier, Audrey Deville, Hassa Fontenot, Mary Guillory, Edna Handy,
Mary St. Clair, Peter Savant, Eric Smith, Percy Vanwright, Rev. Alex Winters.

Audrey Cormier
EUNICE - Funeral services for Audrey Joseph Cormier, 59, will be held at 3:30
p.m. today in Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Courville
Cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Audrey Deville
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Audrey Deville, 73, will be held at 4
p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Old Ville
Platte Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of
arrangements.

Hassa Fontenot
Funeral services for Mrs. Hassa Chapman Fontenot, 70, are incomplete at this
time. LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Guillory
Funeral services for Ms. Mary Evelyn Guillory, 63, are incomplete at this
time. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Handy
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Hall Handy, 73, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Mary St. Clair
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary St. Clair, 78, were held at 11 a.m. today in
Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery
in Washington. The Rev. Jerry Belson will conduct the services. Mrs. St.
Clair died Saturday, August 5, 2000, at her residence. Survivors include: two
sons, Pete St. Clair of Beaumont, Texas, and Johnny Ray Andrus Sr. of
Opelousas; three daughters, Shirley Ann St. Clair Bryant of Houston, Texas,
Orean Brown of Washington and Jo Ann Belson of Atlanta, Ga.; a child she
raised, Mable E. St. Clair of Opelousas; 24 grandchildren; and 26
great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Mrs. St. Clair was preceded in death by her
parents, Matthew and Fannie Ledoux; her husband, Charles Ray St. Clair Sr.;
two sons, Charles Ray St. Clair Jr. and Larry St. Clair; a brother, Senic
Ledoux; and a sister, Francis Simmons Batiste. Visiting hours were observed
from 9 to 11 a.m. today in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which was in
charge of arrangements.

Peter Savant
Funeral services for Mr. Peter August Savant, 62, are incomplete at this
time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Eric Smith
Funeral services for Mr. Eric Smith, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in
St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park. The Rev. Atkins Leday Jr. will conduct the services. Mr. Smith
died Friday, August 4, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors
include: his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Esther Mae Smith of Opelousas; four sons,
Walter (Joyce) Smith Sr. and Eric Smith Jr., both of Dallas, Texas, Dave
(Verta) Smith and Lynn (Erica) Smith, both of Opelousas; five daughters, Mrs.
Rose (Gary) Carter and Mrs. Helen (Billie) Cooper, both of Dallas, Texas,
Mrs. Esther Marie (John) Pitre and Mrs. Lillie Ann (Ervin) Shilo, both of
Opelousas, and Mrs. Cinderella (Wilbert) Daniel of Houston, Texas; a sister,
Mrs. Vages (Edward) Lewis of Opelousas; and 34 grandchildren. He also leaves
to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and
friends. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Meg and
Merrick Smith; four sisters, Odelia S. Thomas, Marcella S. Riggs, Elnora S.
Joubert and Amy S. Linscomb; and a grandson, Adrian Smith. The family would
like to send out a special Thank You to Mrs. Sheryl Williams and the Staff of
Maison De Williams in Breaux Bridge, Senior Care of Arnaudville, Acadiana Day
Treatment, Dr. Landry and Williams Funeral Home, Inc. of Opelousas. Visiting
hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Percy Vanwright
Funeral services for Mr. Percy Bill Vanwright, 76, are incomplete at this
time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Alex Winters
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Rev. Alex Joseph Winters, 66, were held
at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Fondel Memorial Chapel here with burial in Old
Emmanuel Church Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge
of arrangements.
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Thursday  --  August 10, 2000
Obituaries

Hazel Brade
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Marie Brade, 69, will be held at 3 p.m.
Friday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Sacred
Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Port Barre.
Mrs. Brade, a resident of Opelousas, died at 7:18 a.m. today (Thursday,
August 10, 2000) in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: her husband, Gilbert Brade of Opelousas; a daughter, Mrs.
Cynthia Circello and husband John D. Circello Sr. of LaPlace; a brother,
Louis Leger Jr. of Leonville; five sisters, Delphine LaGrange and Virgie
Joubert, both of Opelousas, Lorena Arnaud of Pecaniere, Lydia Guidry and
Lellia Robin, both of Port Barre; and three grandchildren, Sharee D.
Circello, John D. Circello Jr. and Christopher P. Circello, all of LaPlace.
Mr. Brade was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Leger; and
a brother, Raymond Leger.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin Charles
Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Charles are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Cunningham
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Bell Cunningham, 78, will be held at
noon Friday in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the church
Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Bastianelli, SJ, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Cunningham, a resident of Eunice, died Saturday, August 5, 2000, in
Eunice Community Medical Center.

Survivors include: a daughter, Janice M. Cunningham-Aubrey of Eunice; a step
daughter, Helen Shilo of Eunice; five sons, George P. Cunningham of Houston,
Texas, Everett J. Cunningham of Los Angeles, Calif.; Roy J. Cunningham of
Carson, Calif., Ronald P. Cunningham of Houston, Texas, and Michael A.
Cunningham of Riverside, Calif.; a stepson, John Truitt of Eunice; a sister,
Lillie Mae Jones of Eunice; five daughters-in-law; a son-in-law; 20
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the Bishop
Ceasar Hall in Eunice. A rosary will be recited at 11 a.m.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Ed Ford Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Ed Lee Ford Jr., 88, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday
in Community Chapel Church of God in Christ in Opelousas with burial at 9
a.m. Saturday in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
The Rev. Frank L. Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God in Christ,
will conduct the services.
Mr. Ford, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Melville, died Thursday,
August 3, 2000, in Palmetto.
Survivors include: a devoted spouse, Mrs. Pauline Green Ford of Opelousas; a
son, Kenneth Wayne Ford Sr. of Opelousas; six grandchildren, Kenneth Ford
Jr., Paula Ford, Christal Ford, Levon Frank, Andrea Frank and Andre Frank; a
stepsister, Gertrude Brown of Houston, Texas; a niece, Ethel Lee Brown of
Orange, Texas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Ford was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Lee Ford Sr. and Yola Brown
Ford; and a brother, L.J. Brown.
A wake will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Community Chapel Church of God
in Christ in Opelousas.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Handy
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Hall Handy, 72, will be held at
11 a.m. Friday in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ here with burial in
Southside Cemetery in Jennings.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Eddison Hutchins
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Eddison "Boy" Hutchins, 70, will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery.
Mr. Hutchins, a resident of Opelousas, died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 9,
2000, in J. Michael Morrow Nursing Home in Arnaudville.
Survivors include: three sons, Edward J. Hutchins, Ronald J. Hutchins and
David L. Hutchins, all of Port Barre; three daughters, Margaret Hutchins
Fontenot of Port Barre, Leonore Hutchins Sylvester of Prairie Ronde and
Elizabeth Marie Hutchins of Port Barre; two brothers, Vernon Hutchins of
Opelousas and Hersey Hutchins of Port Barre; 13 grandchildren; three step
grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and three step great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hutchins was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Marie Boutte Hutchins;
and his parents, Frederic Hutchins and Leonore Ardoin Hutchins.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 p.m. today until time of services on
Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Johnson
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Konno" Norris Johnson, 66, will
be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Johnson died at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8:30 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Felix Kerry Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Felix Kerry Jr., 72, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday
in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park.
Mr. Kerry, a resident of Opelousas, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2000,
in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a retired industrial painter. Mr. Kerry
was a member of the Local 728 Painters Union.
Survivors include: his wife, Bertha Lea Pitre Kerry of Opelousas; two sons,
Dennis Ray Kerry and Joseph Neal Kerry, both of Opelousas; a daughter, Linda
Marie Kerry of Opelousas; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Mr. Kerry was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Kerry Sr. and the
former Willie Mae Richard.
Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas was in charge
of arrangements.

Thomas Lejeune
BASILE - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Kermit Lejeune, 80, will be held at
2 p.m. Friday in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in Reed
Cemetery in Tee-Mamou.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Milton
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Zoot" Xavier Milton, 47, will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. David Andrus, A.J., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,
will conduct the services.
Mr. Milton, a native and lifelong resident of Grand Coteau, died at 3 p.m.
Friday, August 4, 2000, in Community Extended Care in Lafayette. He was the
owner of M & M Steel Tiers, Inc. for 5 years.
Survivors include: his wife, Willie Mae Francois Milton of Carencro; three
daughters, Marquella Moten of Church Point, Stephanie Moten of Carencro and
Vickie Moten of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; five step children; three
brothers, John Roy Milton Sr. of Sunset, Harold Miller of Opelousas and
Robert Milton of Grand Coteau; three sisters, Theresa Savoie of Lafayette,
Emma Henry and her husband, Frank of Port Barre, and Margaret Thomas and her
husband, John of Grand Coteau; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, John Overton Milton and the
former Bernedette Marie Collins, both natives of Grand Coteau; and three
brothers, Joseph Milton, John Overton Milton and Clifton Milton.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.

John Richard
Funeral services for Mr. John Russell Richard, 62, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of
Memory Cemetery. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mr. Richard, a resident of Miami, Fla., died at 6:22 p.m. Monday, August 7,
2000, in Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include: his mother, Mrs. Lee (Olivia) Richard of Opelousas; two
sons, Michael Richard and Russell La Von Richard, both of Miami, Fla.; a
daughter, Rene Wilcox of Miami, Fla.; seven brothers, J.L. Richard (Johnnie)
of Houston, Texas, Gene Richard (Barbara) of Opelousas, Hugh Richard (Leona)
of Opelousas, Robert Richard of Opelousas, Charles Richard (Thelma) of
Beaumont, Texas, Patrick Richard (Bridget) of Opelousas and Larry Richard
(Kim) of New Iberia; and four sisters, Delores Stelly of Opelousas, Mary
Brown of Opelousas, Mrs. Steven (Patricia) Griffin of Vallejo, Calif., and
Mrs. Ron (Brenda) Covington of Louisville, Ky. He also leaves to mourn a host
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Lee Richard.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m.
Monday until time of services.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Peter Savant
Funeral services for Mr. Peter A. "Ta" Savant, 62, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry
Catholic Church Cemetery.
Mr. Savant, a resident and native of Opelousas, died Friday, August 4, 2000,
in Lafayette.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Lucille Robert Savant of Opelousas; two
stepsons, Ronald and Ray Lemon of Opelousas; three daughters, Francis and
Theresa Savant, both of Opelousas, and Tracey Hudson of Houston, Texas; three
stepdaughters, Shirley Francis, Debra Jones and Patricia Lemon of Opelousas;
two brothers, Allen Savant of Opelousas and Furlis Ellis of Houston, Texas;
three sisters, Millie Savant Esprit, Dorothy Achain and Georgianna Savant,
all of Opelousas; five grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and seven step great-grandchildren.
Mr. Savant was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Francis Savant.
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. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Eric Smith
Funeral services for Mr. Eric Smith, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in
St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park. The Rev. Atkins Leday Jr. will conduct the services.
Mr. Smith died Friday, August 4, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas.
Survivors include: his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Esther Mae Smith of Opelousas;
four sons, Walter (Joyce) Smith Sr. and Eric Smith Jr., both of Dallas,
Texas, Dave (Verta) Smith and Lynn (Erica) Smith, both of Opelousas; five
daughters, Mrs. Rose (Gary) Carter and Mrs. Helen (Billie) Cooper, both of
Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Esther Marie (John) Pitre and Mrs. Lillie Ann (Ervin)
Shilo, both of Opelousas, and Mrs. Cinderella (Wilbert) Daniel of Houston,
Texas; a sister, Mrs. Vages (Edward) Lewis of Opelousas; and 34
grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews,
sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Meg and Merrick
Smith; four sisters, Odelia S. Thomas, Marcella S. Riggs, Elnora S. Joubert
and Amy S. Linscomb; and a grandson, Adrian Smith.
The family would like to send out a special Thank You to Mrs. Sheryl Williams
and the Staff of Maison De Williams in Breaux Bridge, Senior Care of
Arnaudville, Acadiana Day Treatment, Dr. Landry and Williams Funeral Home,
Inc. of Opelousas.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Isiah Thomas Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Isiah Thomas Jr., 63, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday in St. James Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in True Light
Baptist Cemetery in Bayou Current.
The Rev. Atkins Leday Jr. will conduct the services.
Mr. Thomas died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, August 6, 2000, in University Medical
Center in Lafayette.
Survivors include: a daughter, Linda Thomas of Carencro; three brothers, Ray
Thomas of Houston, Texas, Louis Thomas and Esthin Thomas, both of Melville;
six sisters, Elizabeth Wheeler, Gertrude Guillory, Catherine Guillory and
Gloria Frank, all of Opelousas, Dee Thomas and Vera White, both of Houston,
Texas; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Isiah and Ophelia Thomas.
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in
Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Vallian III
Graveside services for Infant Samuel Billy Vallian III will be held at 10
a.m. Friday in Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Valmont
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Anna Valmont, 89, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Greater Star Light Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in the
church cemetery. The Rev. Paul Murphy will conduct the services.
Mrs. Valmont, a resident of Prairieville, died Thursday, August 3, 2000, at
her residence.
Survivors include: four sons, Lloyd Valmont, Raymond Valmont, Sherman Valmont
and Wilmond Valmont, all of Opelousas; five daughters, Martha Edwards of
Opelousas, Margie James of New Orleans, Rebecca Jones of Plaisance, Jessie
Rose Lee of Prairieville and Jeanette Siverand of Lake Charles; 26
grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Mrs. Valmont was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Angeline
Thomas; her husband, Malvin Valmont Jr.; a son, Louis Valmont; four brothers;
and four sisters.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Wheeler
Annie Belle Babineaux Wheeler, a Senior Companion at Prompt Succor Nursing
Home, died Saturday, August 5, 2000, at her residence in Opelousas. She was
71. Visitation at Williams Funeral Home, Opelousas, from 5 to 10 p.m.,
Friday, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday. The rosary will
be recited at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial in Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 11 a.m. celebrated
by the Rev. O'Leary. Interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Grand
Coteau.
Survived by her ten children: Robert Wheeler (Carol) of Round Rock, Texas,
Delores Wheeler Dyer (Nathaniel) of Baton Rouge, Irma Wheeler Anderson
(Michael) of Sunset, Anna Wheeler Thomas (Lee) of Sugarland, Texas, John
Wheeler (Brenda) of Houston, Texas, Samuel Wheeler (Beverly) of Georgetown,
Texas, Ignatius Wheeler (Lela) of Pearland, Texas, Rose Wheeler Demerson
(Aaron) of Austin, Texas, Paul Wheeler (Carrie) of Richmond, Texas, and
Jacqueline Thomas (Richard) of Lafayette; 15 grandchildren, Derrick, John,
Camille, Joanna, Kirkland, Nathan, Martin, Jaime, Lauren, Kandace, Kamaria,
Kendall, Chicara, Stephen and Matthew; two sisters, Mildred Chavis of
Houston, Texas, and Julia Carmouche of Opelousas; two brothers, Kenneth and
George Babineaux, both of Houston, Texas; a special niece, Shirley Richardson
of Missouri City, Texas.
Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband, Omstead Wheeler Jr.; her
parents, Theophile and Annie Morris Babineaux; four sisters, Theresa
Babineaux, Yola Mae Chavis, Virgie Sam and Elzina Citizen; and four brothers,
Clovis, Cleveland, John Bertman and Junius Babineaux.
She was a member of the Senior Sodality, St. Joseph Society and the Legion of
Mary.
One of her favorite pastimes was zydeco dancing. She led a fruitful life and
will be remembered with affection and love by those who follow. She leaves a
wonderful heritage of strength, fortitude and an express of Christian values.
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Friday  --  August 11, 2000
Obituaries

Raven Cart
EUNICE - Funeral services for Raven Cart, 57, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Ardoin's Funeral Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin Charles
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Charles, 82, will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Golden Star Baptist Church here with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
The Rev. Matthew Alfred will conduct the services.
Mr. Charles, a resident of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, August 9, 2000, in
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include: two brothers, Stanley Coleman of Thibodaux and Johnny R.
Charles of Houston, Texas; and two sisters, Consuella Caldwell of Austin,
Texas, and Rosa Lee Ned of Houston, Texas.
A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Golden Star Baptist Church
in Eunice. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Lou Forman
BAYOU CHICOT - Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Mittie Forman, 95, will be held
at 10 a.m. Saturday in Calvary Baptist Church here with burial in Vandenberg
Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Louis Fuselier Jr.
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Louis Fuselier Jr., 83, were held at 10
a.m. today in Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Rougeau
Cemetery in Duralde. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Guillory
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Evelyn Simon Guillory, 63, will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church here with burial
in Eastside Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Deltra Johnson
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Deltra Mae Thomas Johnson, 63, will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Greater Outreach Ministries here with burial in
Chimneyville Baptist Cemetery in Garland.
The Rev. Luke Johnson, pastor, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Johnson died at 11:27 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital.
Survivors include: two sons, Lester Ray Johnson of Prairie Ronde and Marion
Johnson Sr. of Waxia; three daughters, Gloria Johnson Broussard of Prairie
Ronde, Rose Johnson-King of Lansing, Mich., and Brenda Johnson-Brown of
Slidell; a brother, David Thomas Sr. of Plaisance; five sisters, Eltra Mae
Rogers of Los Angeles, Calif., Mildred Washington of Lake Charles, Annie Lou
Thomas and Amelia Edwards, both of Houston, Texas, and Merlin Joseph of
Carencro; 18 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She also leaves to mourn
a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband; and three children.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Greater
Outreach Ministries in Eunice.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Ledoux
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Freeman" Ledoux, 64, will be held at 10:30
a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial
in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will conduct the services.
Mr. Ledoux, a resident of Coushatta formerly of Opelousas, died at 6 a.m.
Wednesday, August 9, 2000, off shore. At the time of his death, he was a
crane operator for Diamond Offshore, Inc.
Survivors include: three sons, Steve Ledoux of Opelousas, Mark Ledoux and
wife Marcie and Chris Ledoux and wife Sandra, both of Coushatta; a brother,
Leander Ledoux of Eunice; two sisters, Mrs. Nolton (Bessie) Leger and Mrs.
Lawrence (Jerry) Darbonne, both of Opelousas; seven grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services on
Saturday. 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.

Joseph Milton
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Zoot" Xavier Milton, 47, will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. David Andrus, A.J., pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,
will conduct the services.
Mr. Milton, a native and lifelong resident of Grand Coteau, died at 3 p.m.
Friday, August 4, 2000, in Community Extended Care in Lafayette. He was the
owner of M & M Steel Tiers, Inc. for 5 years.
Survivors include: his wife, Willie Mae Francois Milton of Carencro; three
daughters, Marquella Moten of Church Point, Stephanie Moten of Carencro and
Vickie Moten of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; five step children; three
brothers, John Roy Milton Sr. of Sunset, Harold Milton of Opelousas and
Robert Milton of Grand Coteau; three sisters, Theresa Savoie of Lafayette,
Emma Henry and her husband, Frank of Port Barre, and Margaret Thomas and her
husband, John of Grand Coteau; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, John Overton Milton and the
former Bernedette Marie Collins, both natives of Grand Coteau; and three
brothers, Joseph Milton, John Overton Milton and Clifton Milton.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.

Mervin Moody
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Mervin "Murray" Moody, 56, will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Antioch Baptist Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. The Rev. Eradly Ben Sr. will conduct the services.
Mr. Moody, a resident of Ville Platte, died Friday, August 4, 2000, in
Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette.
Survivors include: his wife, Ethel Moody of Ville Platte; two daughters,
Tausha Thomas and Racheal Poullard, both of Lake Charles; two stepdaughters,
Adrena Edwards of Dallas, Texas, and Cynthia Robinson of Ville Platte; three
sons, Vernon Moody and Sedrick O. Moody, both of Arkadelphia, Ark., and
Marvin L. Moody Jr. of Little Rock, Ark.; a stepson, Phillip R. Ardoin of
Ville Platte; two brothers, Ivory Moody of Oakdale and Owen Burton of
Natchitoches; seven sisters, Rosa L. Mosley of Ala., Rose M. Spencer of
Cleveland, Ohio, Betty J. Moody of Oakdale, Patricia A. Payne of
Natchitoches, Marilyn Dorsey of Alexandria, Barbara D. Cater of Bossier City,
and Willie B. Remo of Oakdale; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Moody was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa M. Moody; his father,
Solomon Moody; a stepson, Jim Butler Jack; and a sister, Gloria B. Ridey.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Antioch Baptist Church in
Ville Platte.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Murphy Roberts
Funeral services for Mr. Murphy James Roberts, 64, will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of
Memory. The Rev. Jones will conduct the services.
Mr. Roberts died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital.
Survivors include: two sons, Gregory James Lovelle Roberts of Mesquite,
Texas, and Martin Luther Roberts of Sacramento, Calif.; a daughter, Trina
Denise Defro of Lafayette; a brother, Thomas Roberts of Opelousas; five
sisters, Elva Chenier of DeQuincy, Mary (Joseph) Guillory of Lake Charles,
Stella Lee and Catherine (Joseph Horace) Lemelle, both of Baytown, Texas, and
Elnora (Rufus) Matthews of Opelousas; and six grandchildren. He also leaves
to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents, John Pierre and Lorena
Roberts; three brothers, Joseph, Paul and Raymond Roberts; and four sisters,
Ella Pitre, Ophelia Roberts, Neva Blackwell and Victoria Hawkins.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday in
Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A
rosary will be recited at 11 a.m.

Rose Rogers
Funeral services for Mrs. Murphy Rogers, the former Rose Powers, 85, will be
held at 4 p.m. today in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in
Opelousas with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services.
Mrs. Rogers, a resident of Opelousas, died at 12:30 a.m. today (Friday,
August 11, 2000) in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a retired hairdresser.
Survivors include: two nephews, Bobby Plonsky and wife Mary of Lafayette and
Malcom "Poochie" Plonsky and wife Connie of Opelousas.
Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Rogers; her parents,
W.B. "Bill" Powers and Rita Pujo Powers; and two sisters, Helen Powers and
Mamie Plonsky.
Visiting hours will begin at 3 p.m. today.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge
of arrangements.

Percy Vanwright
Funeral services for Mr. Percy Vanwright, 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday
in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in True Vine Baptist
Church Cemetery in Grand Prairie.
The Rev. Hayward Fontenot, pastor of First Home Missionary Baptist Church in
St. Martinville, will conduct the services.
Mr. Vanwright, a resident of West Orange, New Jersey, and a native of Grand
Prairie, died Sunday, August 6, 2000, in North Sield Manor.
Survivors include: two sons, Charles Vanwright of Houston, Texas; and Claude
Vanwright of Port Arthur, Texas; a daughter, Percy Marie Vanwright of
Houston, Texas; three brothers, Earspy Vanwright and Stafford Vanwright of
Port Arthur, Texas, and Murphy Vanwright of Houston, Texas; a sister,
Leatrice Lavergne of Houston, Texas; an aunt, Loucille Hoover of Port Arthur,
Texas; an uncle, Overton Vanwright of Opelousas; and three grandchildren.
Mr. Vanwright was preceded in death by his father; his mother; and three
brothers.
A wake will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home
of Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Wheeler
Annie Belle Babineaux Wheeler, a Senior Companion at Prompt Succor Nursing
Home, died Saturday, August 5, 2000, at her residence in Opelousas. She was
71. Visitation at Williams Funeral Home, Opelousas, from 5 to 10 p.m., today,
and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Saturday. The rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial in Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 11 a.m. celebrated
by the Rev. O'Leary. Interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Grand
Coteau.
Survived by her ten children: Robert Wheeler (Carol) of Round Rock, Texas,
Delores Wheeler Dyer (Nathaniel) of Baton Rouge, Irma Wheeler Anderson
(Michael) of Sunset, Anna Wheeler Thomas (Lee) of Sugarland, Texas, John
Wheeler (Brenda) of Houston, Texas, Samuel Wheeler (Beverly) of Georgetown,
Texas, Ignatius Wheeler (Lela) of Pearland, Texas, Rose Wheeler Demerson
(Aaron) of Austin, Texas, Paul Wheeler (Carrie) of Richmond, Texas, and
Jacqueline Thomas (Richard) of Lafayette; 15 grandchildren, Derrick, John,
Camille, Joanna, Kirkland, Nathan, Martin, Jaime, Lauren, Kandace, Kamaria,
Kendall, Chicara, Stephen and Matthew; two sisters, Mildred Chavis of
Houston, Texas, and Julia Carmouche of Opelousas; two brothers, Kenneth and
George Babineaux, both of Houston, Texas; a special niece, Shirley Richardson
of Missouri City, Texas.
Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband, Omstead Wheeler Jr.; her
parents, Theophile and Annie Morris Babineaux; four sisters, Theresa
Babineaux, Yola Mae Chavis, Virgie Sam and Elzina Citizen; and four brothers,
Clovis, Cleveland, John Bertman and Junius Babineaux.
She was a member of the Senior Sodality, St. Joseph Society and the Legion of
Mary.
One of her favorite pastimes was zydeco dancing. She led a fruitful life and
will be remembered with affection and love by those who follow. She leaves a
wonderful heritage of strength, fortitude and an express of Christian values.

Eugene Young
Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Young, 84, are incomplete at this time.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.
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Sunday  --  August 13, 2000

Barbara Bryan
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Bryan, 68, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday,
August 14 at Sibille's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Myrtle Grove
Cemetery.
Mrs. Bryan, the former Barbara Allen, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday, August 11,
2000, at her residence in Lafayette.
Rev. Russell Levenson will conduct the services.
Mrs. Bryan was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Lafayette.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Salmon and her
husband Gary of Lafayette, and Pamela Bryan of Lafayette; one brother, Alton
Allen and his wife Jerrie of Conroe, Texas; two grandchildren, Quinn and
Samantha Salmon of Lafayette.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and will resume at 8 a.m.
Monday until the time of services.
Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Ella Chenevert
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Chenevert, 85, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Colon Jr.
Funeral services for Walter Colon Jr., 51, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Curley Doucet
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Curley Doucet are incomplete at this
Time. Williams Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements.

E.T. Greenwood
Funeral services for Mr. E.T. Greenwood, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday
in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas with
burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Greenwood died at 9:22 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2000, in Moosa Memorial
Hospital in Eunice.
Mr. Greenwood, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, was a retired plant operator
for Exxon Gas for 33 years.
Rev. Jim Cloward will conduct the services.
Survivors include: his wife, Wanda Joubert Greenwood of Opelousas; two sons,
Vernon Earl Greenwood of Baytown, Texas, and James Everette Greenwood of
Silbee, Texas; a step-son, Keith Ryan Perrodin of Opelousas; a daughter,
Sylvia Ruth Greenwood of Baytown, Texas; a step-daughter, Cynthia Perrodin of
Opelousas; a brother, Troy Greenwood Jr. of Silbee, Texas; a sister, Zola Mae
Hutto of Silbee, Texas; 10 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 11 great
grandchildren and 2 great step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. and will resume at 8 a.m.
Monday until the time of services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway is in charge of the
arrangements.

Houston LeJeune
MOWATA - Funeral services for Mr. Houston LeJeune, 64, will be held at 2 p.m.
today in St. Lawrence Catholic Church here with burial in the church
Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the arrangements.

Allen Penick Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. Allen M. Penick Sr., 71, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday in Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church in Opelousas with
Masonic service and burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Dale Hensarling will conduct the services.
Mr. Penick, a resident of Opelousas, died at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, August 12,
2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II having
served in the U.S. Marines. Mr. Penick owned and operated St. Landry
Insulators and then worked for Diesi Pontiac-Cadillac-Buick-GMC Inc. as a
salesman for 18 years.
He was a member of the Krotz Springs Masonic Lodge #434 for over 47 years.
Mr. Penick was an avid sportsmen and very active in scouting. His hobbies
included fishing, hunting and baseball.
Mr. Penick's priorities in life was God, family and country.
Survivors include: his wife of 49 years, Bobbie McRaney Penick of Opelousas;
two sons, Allen "Bubba" Penick Jr. and wife Sue of Washington and William F.
"Bill" Penick and wife Deanie of Opelousas; a daughter, Anne Penick McKinney
of Opelousas; four grandchildren, Joseph Hugh Penick and wife Marcella,
Michael McKinney Jr. and wife Shana, Season Brooke Penick and William Troy
Penick; and a great-grandchild, Mikayla McKinney.
Mr. Penick was preceded in death by his parents, Allen S. and Lizzalee
Harrell Penick.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Monday until time of services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge
of arrangements.

Verna Soileau
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Verna Soileau, 78, will be held at 3 p.m.
today at the Sacred Heart Church here with burial in the Gates of Heaven
Cemetery.
Ardoin Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements.

Eugene Young
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Young, 84, were held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church
mausoleum.
Mr. Young, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, August 10,
2000, in Maison De Ville Nursing Home in Opelousas. He was a native of Church
Point and a resident of Lawtell for many years. Mr. Young was a person that
could do anything. He was a carpenter, mechanic and a farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Lediana Young of Lawtell; a son and
daughter-in-law, Merlin and Helen Young of Church Point; three daughters and
sons-in-law, Barbara Y. and Earl Pete and Debbie Y. and Hugh Guidry, both of
Opelousas, and Deanna Y. and Harold Doucet of Moss Bluff; a brother, Leverday
Young of Church Point; a sister, Cedia Carriere of Rayne; 13 grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Young was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Thomas Young; two
brothers, Milton and Joseph Young; and a sister, Emalina Matte.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary was recited at 8 p.m.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Rose C. Williams
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Rose C. Williams, 77, will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, August 14, at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church with
burial in the church cemetery.
Ms. Williams, the former Rose Colomb, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, August 12,
2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
A native of Arnaudville and a long-time resident of Grand Coteau, Williams
was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church.
Rev. David Andrus, SJ, of St. Charles College, will conduct the services.
Survivors include: five sons, Dalton Williams and his wife Delphine of
Sunset, Ashby Williams Jr. and his wife Verley of Grand Coteau, and Carroll
Colomb of Arnaudville; two daughters, Marie Leah Williams of Alexandria and
Rose Brenda Perrodin and her husband Eugene of Grand Coteau; 33
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one sister, Eva Colomb Taylor of Grand
Coteau; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ashby Williams Sr., her
parents, Joseph Colomb and the former Mary Louise Richard, both natives of
Grand Coteau, her son, Dennis Williams, seven brothers and three sisters.
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and will resume at 8 a.m.
Monday until the time of services.
Pallbearers will be Kevin, Ronald, and Herbert Williams, Stanley and Dennis
Lazare and Floyd Perrodin.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of the arrangements. 
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Monday  --  August 14, 2000
OBITUARIES
Deloris Cooper, Chasse Guillory, Thomas Guillory, Eldridge Kidder, Pearl
Pitre, Earline Soileau, Rose Williams, Simon Wyble.

Deloris Cooper
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Funeral services for Mrs. Deloris Ann Green Cooper, 56,
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Solid Rock Baptist Church here with
burial in Johnson Cemetery. Mrs. Cooper, a native of Opelousas and a longtime
resident of Port Arthur, Texas, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2000. She
attended Biegas Hyland Elementary School and was a graduate of Carter G.
Woodson High School in Lawtell. Survivors include: her husband, the Rev.
Johnny Cooper; a son, Bryan C. Cooper; three daughters, Kavette (David)
Campbell, Kimberly (David) Linden and Sharon (Leeman) Freeman, all of
Houston, Texas; three brothers, John Ariel (Joyce) Green of Anchorage,
Alaska, Gerald (Evelyn) Green of Houston, Texas, and Joseph Archie Green and
family of Port Arthur, Texas; and five sisters, Shirley Mae (James) Rachal,
Sedonia (John) Victorian and Betty (LeRoy) Harrison, all of Opelousas,
Theresa (Henry) Schlisinger of Lake Charles and Cheryl Johnson of Hampton,
Va. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Alma Bihm
Green; and two brothers, James Green and David Green. Visiting hours will be
observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Solid Rock Baptist Church in Port
Arthur, Texas. Richardson Funeral Home of Port Arthur, Texas, is in charge of
arrangements.

Chasse Guillory
GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Chasse Guillory, 17, were held at 1 p.m.
today in St. Peter's Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Robert Romero conducted the services. Chasse, a resident of Ville
Platte (Belaire Cove) died Sunday, August 13, 2000, from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident. Survivors include: his parents, Stephanie Guillory
of Belaire Cove and David Wayne Guillory of Ville Platte; two brothers, Dino
Indica of Belaire Cove and Damian Guillory of Lafayette; a sister, Kristen
Guillory of Lafayette; his maternal grandparents, John L. and Bernadine
Soileau of Opelousas; his paternal grandparents, J.R. and Ola Guillory of
Ville Platte; and his paternal great-grandmother, Rhea Guillory of Ville
Platte. Visiting hours were observed from 6 p.m. Sunday until time of
services today. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral Home of
Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Guillory
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Guillory, 72, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Eldridge Kidder
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Eldridge Joseph Kidder, 77, will be held
(time pending) Wednesday in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. Mr. Kidder died Monday, August 14, 2000, in Lafayette
General Medical Center. Visiting hours will be observed from 10:30 a.m. to 10
p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will
be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of
arrangements.

Pearl Pitre
PRAIRIE RONDE - Funeral services for Mrs. Jules Pitre, the former Pearl
Fontenot, 97, will be held (time and date pending) in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Mrs. Pitre, a resident of
Opelousas, died at 12:15 a.m. today (Monday, August 14, 2000) in Senior
Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a housewife. Survivors include:
three sons, Gerald Pitre and wife Anna of Opelousas, Earl Pitre and wife Joan
of Lake Charles and Kenneth Pitre and wife Elaine of Chalmette; two
daughters, Beverly P. Doucet and husband Francis of Grand Prairie and Myra P.
McGinnis and husband Vincent of Denham Springs; a sister, Gladys Hidalgo of
Opelousas; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four step
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pitre was preceded in death by her husband, Jules
Pitre; her parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Ledoux Fontenot; a sister; and three
brothers. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is
in charge of arrangements.

Earline Soileau
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Earline G. Soileau, 60, will be held
at 3 p.m. today in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Platin
Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Williams
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Rose Colomb Williams,77, were held at 11
a.m. today in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. The Rev. David Andrus, SJ of St. Charles College, conducted
the services. Ms. Williams, a native of Arnaudville and longtime resident of
Grand Coteau, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2000, in Our Lady of
Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. She was a parishioner of St.
Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Survivors include: five sons, Dalton
Williams and wife Delphine of Sunset, Ashby Williams Jr. and wife Verley of
Grand Coteau, Joseph Burnell Williams of Arnaudville, John Williams of Grand
Coteau and Carroll Colomb of Arnaudville; two daughters, Marie Leah Williams
of Alexandria and Rose Brenda Perrodin and her husband Eugene of Grand
Coteau; 33 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister, Eva Colomb Taylor
of Grand Coteau; and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Williams was preceded in
death by her husband, John Ashby Williams Sr.; her parents, Joseph Colomb and
the former Mary Louise Richard, both natives of Grand Coteau; a son, Dennis
Williams; seven brothers; and three sisters. Visiting hours were observed
from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. A
rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers were Kevin, Ronald and
Herbert Williams, Stanley and Dennis Lazare and Floyd Perrodin. Melancon
Funeral Home of Grand Coteau was in charge of the arrangements.

Simon Wyble
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Simon P. Wyble, 84, will be held at 3
p.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. Mr. Wyble, a resident of Arnaudville, died Sunday, August
13, 2000, at his residence. Survivors include: his wife, Della Mae Wyble of
Arnaudville; two sons, Paul Wyble and Bobby Wyble, both of Arnaudville; a
stepson, Raymond Kidder of Arnaudville; two daughters, Grace Frederick and
Wilda Edmond, both of Arnaudville; a brother, Regis Wyble of Arnaudville; two
sisters, Octavia Oliver of Opelousas and Bernadette Raynard of Arnaudville;
ten grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Mr.
Wyble was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Marie Lagrange Wyble;
two brothers, Felix and Wilfred Wyble; and two sisters, Melvina Taylor and
Georgia Degranger. Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
today and from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of serivces. A rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of
arrangements.
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Tuesday  --  August 15, 2000
OBITUARIES
Mary Arnold, Gilbert Ceasar, James Daigle, Marie Diesi, Rosa Fontenot,
Francis Lanclos, Catherine Malveaux, Dula Mott, Pearl Pitre, Elie Speyrer,
Joseph Thomas ,

Mary Arnold
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ledoux Arnold, 80, were held at 2
p.m. today in Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Frey
Cemetery in Mowata. The Rev. Matthew Roussel conducted the services. Mrs.
Arnold, a resident of Eunice, died Monday, August 14, 2000, in Community
Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette. Survivors include: her husband, Rufus
Hollis Arnold Sr. of Eunice; a son, Anthony Bernard Arnold of Eunice; a
daughter, Mrs. Harris "Lucille" Pitre of Lafayette; two brothers, Suelly
Ledoux and Lucius Ledoux Jr., both of Eunice; four grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by a son, Rufus Hollis
Arnold Jr. Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday 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.

Gilbert Ceasar
Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert Ceasar are incomplete at this time. Fondel
Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.

James Daigle
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. James Ronald "Tex" Daigle, 54, will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in
Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington. The Rev. Jerry Adams will conduct the
services. Mr. Daigle, a native of Opelousas and a resident of Port Barre,
died at 4:57 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2000, in Beggs. He worked for the Port
Barre City Police Department and the St. Landry Sheriff Department for many
years and was employed by the St. Landry Solid Waste Disposal District as a
Security Guard. Survivors include: his wife, Neva Batchelor Daigle of Port
Barre; two daughters, Katrina and husband Mark Brown of Opelousas, and Kiara
McGregor of LaMarque, Texas; a sister, Mary Kathy Aucoin of Mamou; and four
grandchildren, Jessica Brown, Taylor Brown, Derik Brown and Sergio McGregor.
Visiting hours will be observed from 7 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. Sibille
Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Diesi
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Louise Ledoux Diesi, 87, will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in
Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Nicky Trahan will conduct the
services. Mrs. Diesi, a native of Picayune, Miss., and a resident of
Opelousas, died at 12:27 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2000, at her residence.
Survivors include: a son, Salvador "Sal" Diesi Sr. and wife Iris of
Opelousas; five grandchildren, Mrs. Lainy Diesi Ardoin and Joseph "Joey"
Diesi, both of Opelousas, Frank Diesi II of Butte LaRose, Tommy Diesi and
Salvador Diesi Jr., both of Lafayette; four step grandchildren, Wayne Benson
and Ms. Bridget Benson, both of Opelousas, Mrs. Layne Cormier of Eunice, and
Brent Benson of Lafayette; 27 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Diesi was preceded in death by a grandson,
David Diesi. Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from
8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Fontenot
REDDELL - Funeral services for Ms. Rosa Belle Fontenot, 52, were held at
10:30 a.m. today in Freedom Baptist Church here with burial in the old Ville
Platte Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of
arrangements.

Francis Lanclos
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Francis Cleveland Lanclos, 53, were
held at 1 p.m. today in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in
the church mausoleum. Mr. Lanclos, a resident of Arnaudville, died Monday,
August 14, 2000, in J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home in Arnaudville.
He operated Lanclos Meat Market in Arnaudville and Leonville, and Lanclos
I.G.A. in Grand Coteau. Survivors include: his wife, Catherine Aucoin Lanclos
of Arnaudville; a son, Patrick Lanclos and wife Glenda of Lafayette; two
stepsons, Gary Stiles and Casey Aucoin, both of Arnaudville; a daughter,
Jacqueline James and husband Richard of Carencro; two stepdaughters, Allison
Broussard of St. Martinville and Sophie Aucoin of Arnaudville; and a step
grandson, Skyler Stiles. Mr. Lanclos was preceded in death by his father,
Cleveland Lanclos; and his mother, Annabelle Callandret Lanclos. Pallbearers
were Russel Lanclos, Richard James, Patrick Lanclos, Gary Stiles, Bob Dupuis
and Casey Aucoin. Visiting hours were observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and
from 8 a.m. today until time of services in Pellerin Funeral Home in
Arnaudville, which is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Malveaux
Funeral services for Ms. Catherine Malveaux, 47, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Dula Mott
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Dula Adam Mott, 76, will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in St. Anthony's Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul
Mausoleum. The Rev. Matthew Roussel will conduct the services. Mr. Mott, a
resident of Eunice, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2000, in Medical
Center of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette. He was a retired auto salesman
for John R. Young Chevy and was the owner of Ruby's Cafe. Mr. Mott was a
member of the American Legion Post #0129, VFW Post #8971 and Knights of
Columbus and was 3rd Degree Knight Council #1745. Survivors include: his
wife, Mrs. Ruby L. Mott of Eunice; three sons, Osborne Mott and Vernon Mott,
both of Eunice, and Bernard Mott of Lafayette; two daughters, Elva Jean Mott
of Alexandria and Nelda Ferguson of Bayou Chicot; three brothers, Huel "Son"
Matt and Jean "Jib" Matt, both of Eunice, and Cleveland "Tee" Mott of Basile;
a sister, Girlie Daigle of Eunice; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Mott was
preceded in death by a grandchild, Richard Allen Mott. Visiting hours will be
observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time
of services. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl Pitre
PRIARIE RONDE - Funeral services for Mrs. Jules Pitre, the former Pearl
Fontenot, 97, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church here with burial in the church mausoleum. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home
on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Elie Speyrer
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Elie Speyrer, 85, will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. The Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean, pastor of St. Leo the Great
Catholic Church in Leonville, will conduct the services. Mr. Speyrer, a
native of Arnaudville and a resident of Leonville for all of his life, died
Monday, August 14, 2000, at his residence in Arnaudville, due to the result
of a tractor accident. He was a veteran of the military having served in the
U.S. Air Force during World War II. Mr. Speyrer was a member of the United
States Selected Service Draft Board of St. Landry Parish for 20 years.
Survivors include: his wife, Lucienne Salgon Speyrer of Arnaudville; a son,
Dominique Speyrer of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Gisele Harrell and husband
John of Houston, Texas, and Denise Angelle and husband Jim of Carencro; six
grandchildren; a stepson, Michel Arnaud and wife Tina of Leonville; a
stepdaughter, Madleine Khalaf and her husband Fouad of Cairo, Egypt; three
step grandchildren; two brothers, John Batiste Speyrer and wife Dot, and Leon
Speyrer, all of Arnaudville; and a sister, Camille Meche and husband Ludvic
of Opelousas. Mr. Speyrer was preceded in death by his parents, Hippolyte
Speyrer and the former Madline Marks, both of Arnaudville; and a sister,
Angelle Darby. Visiting hours will be observed from 3:30 to 10 p.m. today and
from 8 a.m. Wednesday until time of services in Leonville Church Hall. A
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jim Angelle, Dominque
Speyrer, Simon Arnaud, Anthony Speyrer, Johnny Speyrer and Michel Arnaud.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Thomas
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Peter Thomas, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
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Wednesday  --  August 16, 2000
OBITUARIES
Eugenie Boudreaux, Mary Brandon, Elton Deshotel, Lurnice Domingue, John
Johnson, Marie Kidder, Joseph Lute, Richard Thompson.

Eugenie Boudreaux
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Miss Eugenie (Jane) Boudreaux, 102, will
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery. Miss Boudreaux, a resident of Opelousas, died
at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2000, in Maison Deville Nursing Home in
Opelousas. She was a retired nurse assistant/receptionist. Miss Boudreaux was
born and reared in the Bellevue area. She was a member of the Ladies Altar
Society at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Survivors include:
numerous nieces and nephews. Miss Boudreaux was preceded in death by her
father, Firmain Boudreaux Sr.; her mother, Ida Richard Boudreaux; five
sisters, Dora Boudreaux, Mercedes Lavergne, Rose Thibodeaux, Edna Lavergne
and Helen Burleigh; and three brothers, Arveilien Boudreaux, Firmin Boudreaux
Jr. and Herbert Boudreaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 9 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 Road in
Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Brandon
Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Prather Brandon, 91, will be held at a later
date. Mrs. Brandon, a native and resident of Washington, died at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, August 15, 2000, in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas
following a long illness. She was a retired registered nurse who worked for
many years at the hospital in Ville Platte. Survivors include: a brother,
John Prather of Rayne; two sisters, Jewel Hornsby of Washington and Ora
Moreau of Opelousas; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Robert Prather of Opelousas and
Mrs. Thomas Prather of Crowley; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Elton Deshotel
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Elton Deshotel, 87, were held at 11
a.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here with burial
in Platin Cemetery. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of
arrangements.

Lurnice Domingue
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Isaac Domingue, the former Lurnice
Lantier, 74, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Evangeline Memorial
Gardens Chapel here with burial in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Scott. The
Rev. Gilbert Dutel, pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, will conduct
the services. Mrs. Domingue, a native and lifelong resident of Scott, died at
3:55 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2000, in Lady of the Oaks Nursing Home in
Lafayette. She was a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Madeline Guilbeau and husband Sidney of
Vatican and Cynthia Smith and husband Danny of Sunset; 20 grandchildren; 46
great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Lee W. Domingue of Duson and Harold L.
Domingue of Scott; two brothers, Calvin Lantier of Lafayette and Daniel
Lantier of Crowley; and four sisters, Dora Mae Dugas of Scott, Birdie Dupuis
of Rayne, Josephine Clark of Duson and Mrs. John Earl (Dean) Cormier of
Lafayette. Mrs. Domingue was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac
Domingue; her parents, Louis Lantier and the former Belzire Guidry, both
natives of Scott; a daughter, Gail Prejean; and a stepson, Allen D. Domingue.
Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Thursday 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.

John Johnson
BASILE - Funeral services for Mr. John Clement Johnson, 75, will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in the church
cemetery. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Kidder
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Devillier Kidder, 74, will be
held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kidder, a resident of Lafayette formerly
of Arnaudville, died Tuesday, August 15, 2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Survivors include: two sons, Leroy John
Kidder of Kenner and Charles Ronnie Kidder of Carencro; seven daughters,
Priscilla Ann K. Robin, Madeline Ruby K. Hebert, Alice Mae Kidder and
Christine Marie Kidder, all of Lafayette, Mary Lee K. Kidder and Arthurine
Ann K. Arnaud, both of DeRidder, and Merna Jean Kidder of Scott; and a
sister, Florence D. Bergeron of Arnaudville; 19 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kidder was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles Kidder; her father, John Devillier; her mother, Marie Corrine Stelly
Devillier; a half brother, Harold Devillier; her maternal grandmother, Marie
Madeline Marks and her maternal grandfather, Frank Stelly Sr. Visiting hours
were observed from 7 p.m. Tuesday and will continue until time of services on
Thursday. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Lute
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "J.B." Lute, 75, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Thompson
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Thompson, 54, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.
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Thursday  --  August 17, 2000
Obituaries

Walter Colon Jr.
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Walter Colon Jr., 50, will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery.
The Rev. Norman Rogge will conduct the services.
Mr. Colon died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2000, in American Legion
Hospital in Crowley.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Loubertha Pitre Colon of Crowley; his
mother, Madeline Colomb of Carencro; a son, Patrick Colomb of Houston, Texas;
two daughters, Stephanie Colomb of Crowley and Claudie Lastrapes of
Opelousas; seven brothers, Clifton Colomb and Gerald Colomb, both of Houston,
Texas, Kenneth Brown of Lake Charles, Martin Brown of Sunset, Ray Brown and
Wayne Brown, both of Carencro, Johnathan Brown of Lafayette; four sisters,
Barbara Colon of Detroit, Mich., Georgia Charles and Elaine Colomb, both of
Houston, Texas, and Joann Jordan of Opelousas; and six grandchildren. He also
leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,
aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Colon was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Laura Mae
Colomb; two brothers, Elton Brown and Floyd Colomb; and his maternal and
paternal grandparents.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be
recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Norman Rogge.

Curley Doucet
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Curley Doucet, 53, will be held at 1
p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Paul
Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Vernis Green will conduct the services.
Mr. Doucet died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2000, in Savoy Medical
Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: his stepson, Ricky Jack of Baytown, Texas; a daughter,
Viana Jack of Ville Platte; five brothers, Jessie Ray Doucet of Vidrine,
Carlton Doucet Jr., Calvin Doucet, Roland James Doucet and Benny John Doucet,
all of Ville Platte; three sisters, Christine Doucet and Priscilla Doucet,
both of Ville Platte, and Dianna Henry of Los Angeles, Calif.; and a
grandchild.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in Williams
Funeral Home in Ville Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Guillory
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Guillory, 72, will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Rev. Walter Cerbin, S.S.J., will conduct the services.
Mr. Guillory died Sunday, August 13, 2000, at his residence. He was a Korean
Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Guillory was a member of the
Knights of Peter Claver Court #40, Josephite Senior Club, IOF Foresters, Holy
Family Catholic Church, Men of the Sacred Heart, Cursillo Member, an usher, a
Eucharistic Minister, Holy Name Society and St. Ann Church Choir.
Survivors include: his wife, Deotha Gallow Guillory; two sons, Randal
(Catherine) Guillory Sr. of Houston, Texas, and Patrick Thomas (Cynthia)
Guillory Sr. of Lawtell; three daughters, Sandra G. (Randolph) Blatcher of
Lawtell, Claudia F. (Monroe) Crawford of Houston, Texas, and Phyllis A.
(Phillip) Beaver of Missouri City, Texas; three brothers, Welton Guillory of
Lake Charles, Wilbert Guillory and Nalva Guillory, both of Opelousas; two
sisters, Serita Moore of Inglewood, Calif., and Annabelle Biagas of Lamar,
Texas; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by
children he reared, Brian Gallow of Church Point, Mildred Landry of Missouri
City, Texas, Dale Chaney of Baton Rouge and Patty Walker of Jennings; and a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Guillory was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton
(Obelia) Guillory; and a brother, Leroy Sonnier.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Holy Family
Catholic Church in Lawtell. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Philomene Higdon
KROTZ SPRINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Philomene (Tycoon) Guidry Higdon,
78, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church here with
burial in the Baptist Cemetery.
The Rev. Gerald Roberts and Dr. Thomas Ayo will conduct the services.
Mrs. Higdon, a resident of Krotz Springs, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, August
16, 2000, in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was a
housewife.
Survivors include: two daughters, Velma Tingle and husband Lavoy of Baton
Rouge, and Cile Bodin and husband Michael of Port Allen; a brother, Jessie
Guidry of Krotz Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Livona Wiltz of Krotz Springs and
Alida Nolan of Opelousas; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Higdon was preceded in death by her parents, Valerie and Zulamae Ortis
Guidry; her husband, Otis Higdon; and a daughter, Rose Marie Higdon.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Malveaux Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine "Cat-t" Malveaux, 47,
 will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Community Chapel Church of God in Christ 
in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memory.
The Rev. Frank Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God in Christ, will
conduct the services.
Mrs. Malveaux, a resident and native of Plaisance, died Saturday, August 12,
2000, in Plaisance. She was a member of Community Chapel Church of God in
Christ.
Survivors include: her mother, Mrs. Vivian Angelo of Plaisance; her husband,
Elvin Joseph Malveaux of Plaisance; six brothers, Joseph Angelo of Opelousas,
Aaron Angelo of Houston, Texas, Rev. Robert Angelo of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
Ted Angelo of St. Louis, Mo., Charles Ray Angelo of Opelousas and Dennis
Angelo of Plaisance; six sisters, Norma Lee Merritt of Santa Anna, Calif.,
Melba Rose Carrier of Livingston, Texas, Ruby J. Smith of Nashville, Tenn.,
Judy Aggison of Conroe, Texas, Linda Gail Brooks of Opelousas, and Barbara
McNeal of Houston, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Malveaux was preceded in death by her father, Ceasar Angelo Jr.; and two
brothers, James B. and Tom Angelo.
A wake will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home
in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A prayer will be recited at
8 p.m.

Hazel Melancon
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Boudreaux Melancon, 90, will be held at 3
p.m. Friday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with
burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Melancon, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Napoleonville, died at
1:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: a son, Msgr. Louis J. Melancon of Grand Prairie; and two
sisters, Mrs. Doris Prejean of Gray and Mrs. Grace Wood of New Orleans.
Mrs. Melancon was preceded in death by her husband, Louis I. Melancon; a
daughter, Ann Melancon; and a son, Ray Melancon.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. Friday until time of services. A
rosary will be recited at 11 a.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite Scogin
SLIDELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Marguerite Nicholson Scogin, 81, were
held recently in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Forest Lawn
Cemetery. The Rev. Hymel conducted the services.
Mrs. Scogin, a longtime resident of Slidell and a native of Washington, died
recently at her residence. She graduated from Washington High School and
Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI now ULL). Mrs. Scogin was a dedicated
school teacher at Slidell Junior High School for many years. She was avidly
involved in crafts and doll making, and socially active in the Republican
Women's Club, LPAC, Friends of the Library, Guardian's of History and the 50
Year Club.
Survivors include: her husband, Douglas S. Scogin of Slidell; a son, Douglas
S. "Skip" Scogin Jr. of Slidell; a daughter, Susan Scogin Cooper of Lacombe;
a brother, "Bobby" Nicholson of Opelousas; and two sisters, Mirian N. "Sis"
Lyman and Mercedes "Junie N." Dejean, both of Opelousas.
Mrs. Scogin was preceded in death by her parents, Gantt and Sarah Nicholson;
two brothers, Gantt Nicholson Jr. and James "Jimmy" Nicholson; and a sister,
Muriel "Sugar" Nicholson.
Honaker Funeral Home of Slidell was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Thomas
Memorial services for Mr. Joseph Peter "Hickey" Thomas, 64, will be held at 1
p.m. Saturday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas.
The Rev. Frank Ford, pastor of Community Chapel Church of God in Christ, will
conduct the services.
Mr. Thomas, a resident of San Francisco, Calif., and a native of Opelousas,
died Friday, August 11, 2000, in San Francisco, Calif.
Survivors include: three brothers, Louis, John and Daly Thomas, all of
Opelousas; two half brothers, Rico Thomas of Houston, Texas, and Jack Coleman
of Washington; a sister, Catherine Rideaux of Opelousas; and a half sister,
Cherell Thomas of Houston, Texas.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Lula Winfrey
Thomas; two brothers, Howard Jr. and Gant Thomas; and three sisters,
Rosemary, Mary Ann and Barbara Thomas.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Thompson
Funeral services for Mr. Richard "Dickie" Thompson, 54, will be held at 11
a.m. Friday in Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Rev. Charles Bryant will conduct the services.
Mr. Thompson, a resident of Ville Platte, died Monday, August 14, 2000, at
his residence. He was the financial secretary for the International Chemical
Workers Union.
Survivors include: a daughter, Evanna L. Thompson of Houston, Texas; a
brother, Michael W. Thompson of Missouri City, Texas; a sister-in-law, Helen
Thompson of Missouri City, Texas; an uncle, Albert Locks of Missouri City,
Texas; a niece, Helene Johnson of League City, Texas; and a cousin, Alton
Locks Jr. of Hayward, Calif.
Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. today in Williams Funeral
Home in Ville Platte, 9 to 10 a.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home in
Opelousas and 10 to 11 a.m. in Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Wilson
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wilson, 104, will be
held at 9 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church here with burial in
St. Landry Cemetery in Opelousas.
The Rev. Hilton L. Rivet S.J., pastor, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Wilson, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Opelousas, died at
5:48 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2000, in Vencor Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include: three daughters, Mabel W. Ussery, Mary McCarthy and
Mildred W. Hayes; three sons, Willis J. Wilson, Peter G. Wilson and John C.
Wilson; 34 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; 26
great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ursula Malveaux
Guillory; her husband, Regilo Wilson; four children, Rita, Cecilia, Alex and
Lester Wilson; two sons-in-law, Harry McCarthy and George Dewey Hayes; four
grandchildren, Mary Louise Wilson, Willis Wilson Jr., Fredrick McCarthy and
John Wilson Jr.
Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday in Carney Mackey
Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, which is in charge of arrangements.

Carrie Woodruff
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Mae Woodruff, 56, are incomplete at this
time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.
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Friday  --  August 18, 2000
OBITUARIES
Beulah Barnes, Gilbert Ceasar, Ella Chenevert, Fontenot (baby), Agatha
Guidry, Joseph Lute, Joseph Meche, Richard Thompson.

Beulah Barnes
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Foreman Barnes, 65, will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Woodbury Congregational United Church of Christ
here burial in Hi-Mount Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is
in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Ceasar
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert Joe Ceasar, 55, will be held at
10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church here with
burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in
charge of arrangements.

Ella Chenevert
LEBEAU - Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Malveaux Chenevert, 84, will be held
at 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with burial
in the church cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Ugamu will conduct the services. Mrs.
Chenevert died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2000, in Centinela Hospital
in Inglewood, Calif. Survivors include: five sons, Murray J. Chenevert of
Baton Rouge, Matthew Chenevert Jr. of San Junitio, Calif., John Chenevert of
Crosby, Texas, Hershel Chenevert of Denton, Texas, and Layne Chenevert of
Houston, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. Janette Johnson of Denver, Colo., Mrs.
Beverly Ann LaMotte of Inglewood, Calif., Mrs. Gardenia Celestin of Carson,
Calif., Mrs. Ruth Garriett of Sherman, Oak, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson
(Missing 1995); a brother, Lionel Malveaux of LeBeau; 17 grandchildren; and
18 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Mrs. Chenevert was preceded in death by her
parents, Leon and Albertine Malveaux; her husband, Matthew Malveaux Sr.; and
a host of sisters. Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 9:25 p.m.
Saturday in Immaculate Conception Wake Room. A rosary will be recited at 9
a.m. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Fontenot
Funeral services for Baby Boy Fontenot are incomplete at this time. Ford and
Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Agatha Guidry
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Agatha G. Guidry, 71, will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial
in the church cemetery. The Rev. Butler will conduct the services. Mrs.
Guidry, a resident of Church Point, died Thursday, August 17, 2000, in Acadia
St. Landry Hospital in Church Point. Survivors include: four daughters,
Dorothy G. Gobert of Crowley, Gloria G. Woods and Mary Evelina Arceneaux,
both of Church Point, and Linda G. Young of Branch; a stepdaughter, Veronica
Citizen of Crowley; four sons, Paul T. Guidry, Elridge Guidry Jr. and John
Tommy Guidry, all of Church Point, and Allen Lee Guidry of Opelousas; two
sisters, Olivia G. Hanney of Lake Charles and Mary Lilly Guidry of Branch;
five brothers, Clarence Guillory of Kentucky, Martin Guillory of Branch,
Joseph Milton Guillory, Ivan Guillory and Kermit Guillory, all of Church
Point; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Guidry was preceded
in death by her husband, Elridge Guidry Sr.; her parents, Privat and Agnes
Guillory; two infant children; three sisters, Rena Jordan, Cecila Guidry and
Florance Guidry; and a brother, Anthony Guillory. 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.

Joseph Lute
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "J.B." Lute Jr., 75, will be
held at 8 p.m. today in Fondel Memorial Chapel here with burial at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Westfork Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in
charge of arrangements.

Joseph Meche
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Carroll Meche, 56, are incomplete at this
time. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Thompson
Funeral services for Mr. Richard "Dickie" Thompson, 54, were held at 11 a.m.
today in Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in the church
cemetery. The Rev. Charles Bryant conducted the services. Mr. Thompson, a
resident of Ville Platte, died Monday, August 14, 2000, at his residence. He
was the financial secretary for the International Chemical Workers Union.
Survivors include: a daughter, Evanna L. Thompson of Houston, Texas; a
brother, Michael W. Thompson of Missouri City, Texas; a sister-in-law, Helen
Thompson of Missouri City, Texas; an uncle, Albert Locks of Missouri City,
Texas; a niece, Helene Johnson of League City, Texas; and a cousin, Alton
Locks Jr. of Hayward, Calif. Visiting hours were observed from 6 to 10 p.m.
Thursday in Williams Funeral Home in Ville Platte, 9 to 10 a.m. today in
Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas and 10 to 11 a.m. in Little Zion Baptist
Church in Opelousas. Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of
arrangements.
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Sunday  --  August 20, 2000
OBITS

Paul Babineaux
EUNICE-Funeral services for Mr. Paul Babineaux are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Jaylen Joel Fontenot
VILLE PLATTE-Graveside services were held for Jaylen Joel Fontenot at 10 a.m.
Saturday at the Ninth Baptist Cemetery in Ville Platte. Ford and Joseph
Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements.

Bernice Lalonde
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Robin Lalonde, 72, were held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery. Mrs. Lalonde, a resident of Port Barre formerly of
Arnaudville, died Thursday, August 17, 2000, in Lafayette General Medical
Center. Survivors include: her husband, Doris Lalonde of Port Barre; three
sons, Ruedale "Rudy" Meche and wife Libby of Arnaudville, Jeffery J. Meche of
Sunset, and Gordon Lalonde and wife Norma Jean of Opelousas; three daughters,
Brenda Gail Meche of Cecilia, Melinda Ann Hunger and husband Robert of
Kenner, and Sheila Harston and husband Richard of Metairie; three brothers,
Leonard Robin and Clebert Robin, both of Arnaudville, and Antoine "Johnny"
Robin of Lafayette; a sister, Evelyn R. Latiolais of Arnaudville; 25
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lalonde was preceded in death
by her first husband, Frank Meche; her father, Regis Robin; her mother, Emma
Robin Robin; two sons, Harry Lalonde Sr. and Phillip "Butch" Lalonde; and a
sister, Clema Wiltz. Pallbearers was Aristile Shawn Guidry, Blaine Guidry,
Jason Guidry, David Hunger, Rudell Meche and Joshua Meche. Honorary
pallbearer was Patrick Patterson. Visiting hours were observed from noon
Friday until time of services on Saturday. Pellerin Funeral Home of
Arnaudville was in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn McCoy
MAMOU - Funeral services for Ms. Evelyn McCoy, 64, will be held at 2 p.m.
today in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary
Cemetery in Eunice. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of
arrangements.

Joseph Carroll Meche
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Carroll Meche, 56, were held at
1 p.m. Saturday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Sacred
Heart Cemetery.
Mr. Meche, a native of Arnaudville and a resident of Port Barre, died at 5:56
a.m. Friday in Opelousas General Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Sibyl
Shepard of Port Barre; his mother, Laura Marks Meche of Opelousas; his former
wife, Sibyl Goss Meche of Opelousas; three sons, Albert Meche and wife Lisa,
and Daniel Meche and wife Melodie, both of Opelousas, and Michael Meche of
Port Barre; two daughters, Deena Hebert and husband Donald of Opelousas and
Darla Soileau and husband Dwayne of Port Barre; a brother, Ronnie Meche of
Opelousas; three sisters, Mr. and Mrs. James (Shirley) Soileau of Texas, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles (Diana) Dore of Opelousas and Mr. and Mrs. Roney (Connie)
Guilbeau of Lafayette; and 11 grandchildren.
Mr. Meche was preceded in death by a son, Vincent Carroll Meche; and his
father, Daniel Meche.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Friday
night. Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre was in charge of arrangements.
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Monday  --  August 21, 2000
OBITUARIES
Lena Bellow, Willie Frank, Kevin Matte, Alexander St. Julien, Juanita Scott.

Lena Bellow
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Brown Bellow, 86, will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Mt.
Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. Matthew Roussell will conduct the services. Mrs.
Bellow, a resident of Eunice, died Sunday, August 20, 2000, in Eunice
Community Medical Center. Survivors include: four sons, Eston Bellow, Melvin
Bellow and Lawrence Bellow Jr., all of Eunice, and Jim Harold Bellow Sr. of
Ville Platte; a daughter, Helen B. Miller of Eunice; a sister, Malene
Prudhomme of Eunice; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bellow was preceded in death by her husband,
Lawrence Bellow Sr.; a son, Norris Bellow; and two sisters, Emily Lafleur and
Eva Brown. Visiting hours began at 3 p.m. Sunday and continue until time of
services on Tuesday. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of
arrangements.

Willie Frank
Funeral services for Mr. Willie Frank, 90, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Kevin Matte
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Kevin Paul Matte, 34, will be held at
10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in
charge of arrangements.

Alexander St. Julien
Funeral services for Mr. Alexander St. Julien, 73, are incomplete at this
time. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Scott
Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Scott, 73, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday  --  August 22, 2000
OBITUARIES
Hector Benoit, Dirck Franchebois, Edward Gibson, Josephine Mouton, Salentheo
Thomas, Edna Young.

Hector Benoit
MIRE- Funeral services for Mr. Hector Benoit, 89, will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Benoit died at 8 a.m. Monday, August 21,
2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visiting
hours will be observed from 10 a.m. today until time of services on
Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Melancon Funeral Home of
Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Dirck Franchebois

Funeral services for Mr. Dirck D. Franchebois, 45, will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial
in Bellevue Memorial Park. Mr. Franchebois, a resident of Opelousas, died at
3:39 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2000, at his residence. He was employed by St.
Charles College in Grand Coteau. Survivors include: his wife, Candy Japhet
Franchebois of Opelousas; his mother, Mrs. Ferdie (Waldene) Franchebois of
Opelousas; two brothers, Hal "NAP" Franchebois and wife Julie and Mark Thomas
Franchebois, both of Opelousas; two sisters, Camille F. Pellerin and husband
David of Ville Platte and Lark F. Daigle and husband Greg of Opelousas; two
godchildren, Seth Bennett Franchebois and April Rene Pellerin; three
brothers-in-law, John C. Japhet and Robert Japhet and wife Carol, both of San
Antonio, Texas, and R. Kapp Japhet and wife Kim of New Braunfels, Texas; his
father- and mother-in-law, Richard C. and Betty Japhet of San Antonio, Texas;
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. 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 7 p.m. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old
Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Gibson
Funeral services for Mr. Edward Gibson, 51, are incomplete this time. Ford
and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine Mouton
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph W. Mouton, the former Josephine Courville,
77, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in
Opelousas with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau. The Rev. Jeff
Deblanc will conduct the services. Mrs. Mouton, a resident of Opelousas, died
at 10:55 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2000, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was
a housewife. Survivors include: her husband, Joseph W. Mouton of Opelousas; a
daughter, Rita Schexnayder and husband Will of Opelousas; three
grandchildren, Trae Schexnayder, Jonathan Schexnayder and Lauren Schexnayder,
all of Opelousas; three great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Devon and Kylie
Schexnayder, all of Opelousas; and a brother, Calise "NEG" Courville Jr. of
Carencro. Mrs. Mouton was preceded in death by her parents, Calise Courville
Sr. and Marcelite Smith Courville; two sisters, Elta Darby and Ovelia
Prejean; and six brothers, Charles, Augustas, Eudice, Olice and Roul
Courville, and Paul McGuire. Visiting hours will begin at 5 p.m. today. 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.

Salentheo Thomas
Funeral services for Salentheo Thomas, 9, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Young
CHATAIGNIER - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Fontenot Young, 92, were held at
11 a.m. today in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Montelaro will conduct the services.
Mrs. Young, a resident of Chataignier, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, August 20,
2000, in Chateau De Amis in Ville Platte. She was a seamstress and homemaker.
Survivors include: two sons, Burnett Young of Opelousas and John R. Young of
Eunice; a daughter, Alice Dean Reynolds of Ville Platte; a brother, Archange
Fontenot of Eunice; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two step
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband, Isay
Young; a grandson, Phillip Reynolds; two brothers, Leo Fontenot and Herman
Fontenot; and three sisters, Lizzie Dupre, Lilly Hebert and Frances Foster.
Visiting hours were observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m.
today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Ardoin's Funeral
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Wednesday  --  August 23, 2000
OBITUARIES
Raymond Arnaud, Edmund Gibson, Leah Ledoux, Wilda Semien, Salentheo Thomas .

Raymond Arnaud
LIVONIA - Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Arnaud, 74, will be held at 1:15
p.m. Thursday in Faith Baptist Church here with burial in St. Anthony
Catholic Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs. The Rev. Don Perkins will conduct
the services. Mr. Arnaud, a resident of Krotz Springs, died at 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22, 2000, in Lafayette General Hospital. He was a veteran of
the World War II having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Arnaud was a longtime
auto mechanic in the Krotz Springs area until his retirement. Survivors
include: his wife, Versie LaHaye Arnaud of Krotz Springs; a son, Clayton
Arnaud of DeRidder; a daughter, Mrs. Lynette Arnaud Sightler of Gaston, S.C.;
three brothers, Wilfred Arnaud of Opelousas, Doris Arnaud of Eunice and Elmer
Arnaud of Fordoche; four sisters, Clarisse Cane of Leonville, Lena Benoit of
Arnaudville, Anna Lanclos of Pecaniere and Velma Johnson of Henderson; three
grandchildren, Randy Arnaud, Tammie Guilbeau and Brittanie Sightler; and
three great-grandchildren, Amber Arnaud, Taylor Guidry and Lyndsie Guidry.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Thursday until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in
charge of arrangements.

Edmund Gibson
Memorial services for Mr. Edmund Gibson, 51, were held at 10 a.m. today in
Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary conducted
the services. Mr. Gibson, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Church
Point, died Monday, August 21, 2000, in Opelousas. He was a member of St.
Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Survivors include: his mother, Mrs.
Rosanna Gibson of Church Point; his wife, Mrs. Adrienne Gibson of Opelousas;
a son, Benjamin Gibson of Opelousas; a daughter, Rena Claire Guient of
Opelousas; two brothers, Alcee Gibson III of Church Point and Malcolm Gibson
of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Lorma Sennet of Church Point, Priscilla
Gibson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Furnell Gougisha of Upper Marlboro, Md.;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Mr.
Gibson was preceded in death by his father, Alcee Gibson Jr. Ford and Joseph
Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements.

Leah Ledoux
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Demas (Leah) Ledoux, 90, will be held at 2
p.m. Friday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Paul
Mausoleum. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Wilda Semien
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilda Semien, 73, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Salentheo Thomas
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Salentheo Quamain Thomas, 9, will be held
at 11 a.m. Friday in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church here with burial in Antioch
Baptist Church cemetery. The Rev. Eradley Ben will conduct the services.
Salentheo, a resident of Ville Platte, died Monday, August 21, 2000, at his
residence. Survivors include: his mother, Tabitha Williams of Ville Platte;
his father, McGary Thomas of Ville Platte; his maternal grandmother, Delores
Williams of Ville Platte; his paternal grandmother, Lucille Freeman of Ville
Platte; his maternal great-grandmother, Gladys Collins of Ville Platte; his
paternal great-grandmother, Mable Thomas of Ville Platte; his maternal
grandfather, Aldes Williams of Ville Platte, his paternal grandfather, Lionel
Thomas of Ville Platte; three brothers, McKenzie Thomas, Tranisky Williams
and Santiago Thomas, all of Ville Platte; three sisters, Mashalie Thomas,
Destiny Anderson and Brashaney Fontenot, all of Ville Platte; five aunts, Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne (Pamela) Thomas of Ville Platte, Mr. and Mrs. Shelton (Sarah)
Jason Jr. of Ville Platte, Anna Williams and James Belton of Ville Platte,
Barbara Jack of Ville Platte/Paul Dean Jack of Houston, Texas, and Elrina
Thomas/Clayton Harris of Ville Platte; four great-aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
(Doreatha) Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers (Louise) Anderson, Audrey Thomas and
Christina Collins, all of Ville Platte; six uncles, Ricky Thomas/Linda
Anderson, Kenny Thomas/Joyce Fruge, Harry Collins and Joseph Collins, all of
Ville Platte, David Collins of Crowley and Melton Collins of Shreveport.
Salentheo is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visiting
hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday in Williams Funeral Home in
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August 24, 2000
Obituaries

Mary Angelle
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Ms. Mary Chachere Angelle, 44, were at 2
p.m. Thursday in the Living Word Church here with burial in Sunrise Baptist
Church Cemetery in Bristol.
Ms. Angelle, a resident of Church Point, died recently.
Survivors include: a son, Alvin Chachere of Church Point; her mother, Mary
Chachere of Church Point; four sisters, Charlotte C. Haynes of Houston,
Texas, Della Wheeler, Monica Wheeler and Nickie Wheeler, all of Church Point;
and five brothers, Joseph Chachere, Jives Chachere, Tarzan Wheeler, Laurent
Wheeler and Tyrone Wheeler, all of Church Point.
Ms. Angelle was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Chachere; and a son,
Brandon Chachere.
Visiting hours were observed from 9 a.m. today until time of services in
Living Word Church in Church Point.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Claudis Dobbins
Funeral services for Mr. Claudis Tray Dobbins, 44, are incomplete at this
time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Florenze Royer
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mr. Florenze "Jack" Royer, 91, will be held at
10 a.m. Friday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.The Rev. Msgr. Charles Mallet will conduct the services.
Mr. Royer died Thursday, August 24, 2000, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional
Medical Center in Lafayette.
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.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Jaunitha Scott
Funeral services for Mrs. Jaunitha Veazie Scott, 72, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Greater St. James Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in
Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Atkins Leday Jr. will conduct the services.
Mrs. Scott died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital.
Survivors include: two sons, Grant H. Fontenot and wife Deborah of Opelousas
and Robert E. Fontenot of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Ms. Madine R.
Franklin of Sacramento, Calif., and Ms. Susan A. Pickett of Opelousas; a
brother, Drufus Floyd Veazie of Opelousas; three sisters, Mrs. Effie V. Allen
of Opelousas, Mrs. Thelma V. Jackson of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Ollie V.
Brown of Oakland, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Ida Veazie; a
brother, Clatie Veazie; and two sisters, Elvia Veazie Leger and Murphy Veazie
Riley.


Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday in Greater St. James
Baptist Church in Opelousas.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Carrie Woodruff
MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie M. La'Mark Woodruff, 56, will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. James United Methodist Church here with
burial in Sweet Home Community Cemetery.
The Rev. Marguerite D. Jenkins, pastor, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Woodruff died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2000, in Melville. She was
a retired director for the Melville Head Start Center. Mrs. Woodruff was a
Sunday School Teacher and a Choir member at the St. James United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include: two sons, Kirt A. La'Mark of Killeen, Texas, and Robert B.
La'Mark of Palmetto; two daughters, Karlus M. La'Mark of Melville and Danna
M. La'Mark of Fort Drum, New York; a brother, Elisha Williams Sr. of
Melville; three sisters, Leona L. Williams, Marion Benford and Annie J.
Stevenson, all of Melville; and five grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn
a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Woodruff was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy Sr. and Carrie
Drummer Williams; a child, Melanie La'Mark; two brothers; and a sister.
Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.
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Friday  --  August 25, 2000
OBITUARIES
Celestine Authorlee, Annie Carrier, Claudis Dobbins, Harrison Fontenot,
Willie Frank, Thelma Manuel, George Moore, Alexander St. Julien Jr., Mary
Savoie, Jaunitha Scott , Wilda Semien , Geneva Stokes.

Celestine Authorlee
HOUSTON, Texas - Funeral services for Mrs. Celestine Marie James Authorlee,
69, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier, 4600 Reed Rd.,
here. Mrs. Authorlee, of Lewisburg, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17,
2000, following a long illness. She devoted her life to God and her family.
Survivors include: a brother, Arthur James Sr. of Opelousas; a sister, Odel
Jenkins of Lewisburg; six children, James, Joseph Jr., Ida Elaine, Robert R.,
Karen and Phillip E. Authorlee; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild, all
of Houston, Texas. A wake will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today. Claire
Brothers Funeral Home of Houston, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Carrier
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Benoit Carrier, 87, will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here
with burial in the church mausoleum. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is
in charge of arrangements.

Claudis Dobbins
DEQUINCY - Funeral services for Mr. Claudis T. Dobbins, 44, will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Baptist Church here. Fondel Memorial Chapel of
Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.

Harrison Fontenot
Funeral services for Mr. Harrison Fontenot, 82, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in the church
cemetery. The Rev. Gary Schexnayder will conduct the services. Mr. Fontenot,
a resident of Opelousas, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2000, in Our
Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He owned and operated Fontenot's Carpet Service of
Opelousas. Mr. Fontenot was a member of the Elks Lodge and a veteran of World
War II having served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include: his wife, Yvonne
Guillory of Opelousas; two sons, Larry J. and wife Peggy Fontenot and Roy H.
and wife Glynda Fontenot, both of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Roy H.
Fontenot II of Baton Rouge, Stacey Caffery, Marcel J. Fontenot, Chad J.
Fontenot and Amy Dietz, all of Lafayette; and three great-grandchildren,
Abigail Caffery, Kelly Elizabeth Caffery and Dylan H. Fontenot, all of
Lafayette. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7
a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by
the Rev. Harold Trahan. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in
Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Frank
LAKE CHARLES - Funeral services for Mr. Willie Frank, 92, will be held at 7
p.m. today in Messiah Missionary Baptist Church here with burial at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Perkins Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles is in
charge of arrangements.

Thelma Manuel
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Manuel, 86, will be held at
10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in
Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Manuel, a resident of Ville Platte, died
at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 2000, in Ville Platte Medical Center. She was
a retired nurse. Mrs. Manuel was a member of the Ville Platte Homemakers
Club, the Come Lord Jesus Group and the Catholic Daughters. She was a
Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include: a
son, Rheinhardt Paul Manuel and wife Janice of Eunice; three daughters, Mrs.
Tom (Sherry) Germany of Oberlin, Mrs. Melvin (Gayle) Bellow of Eunice and
Mrs. John (Susan) Saunders of Ville Platte; a brother, Calvin Ardoin of Ville
Platte; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Manuel was
preceded in death by her husband, Vial Paul Manuel; and a son, Steven Jude
Manuel. Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from
8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.
LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

George Moore
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. George C. Moore, 69, were held at 11
a.m. today in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. Mr. Moore, a resident of Church Point, died Wednesday,
August 23, 2000, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas. Survivors include: his
wife, Mary C. Moore of Church Point; five daughters, Mary L. Boast, Rose
Chevis, Janice Citizen and Elizabeth Robinson, all of Church Point, and Lisa
Moore of Baytown, Texas; three sons, Joseph "Neg" Moore, Elvin Moore and
Clyde Moore, all of Church Point; two sisters, Mildred Moore of Sunset and
Dorthy Fontenot of Mowata; a brother, Joseph Moore of Welsh; and 32
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by
two sons, Michael and Clarence Moore; his parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth
Moore; a sister, Irene Moore; and two brothers. Visiting hours were observed
from 8 to 11 a.m. today in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Church
Point. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Alexander St. Julien Jr.
JENNINGS - Funeral services for Mr. Alexander St. Julien Jr., 73, will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Fondel Memorial Chapel here with burial in
Memorial Garden Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of
arrangements.

Mary Savoie
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Ms. Mary Audery Savoie, 50, will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with burial
in the church cemetery. Ms. Savoie, a resident of Arnaudville, died
Wednesday, August 23, 2000, in Shreveport. Survivors include: a son, Joseph
Felton Savoie of Arnaudville; a daughter, Emily Marie Landry of Grand Coteau;
three brothers, Joseph Savoie of Jennings, Joseph Leroy Savoie of Arnaudville
and Joseph Wilbert Savoie of Leonville; four sisters, Mary Lee Charles, Mary
Delores Savoie and Mary Alice S. Clark, all of Arnaudville, and Rose Marie S.
Clark of Sunset; and two grandchildren. 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 7 p.m. Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in
charge of arrangements.

Jaunitha Scott
Funeral services for Mrs. Jaunitha Veazie Scott, 72, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Greater St. James Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in
Bellevue Memorial Park. The Rev. Atkins Leday Jr. will conduct the services.
Mrs. Scott died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital. Survivors include: two sons, Grant H. Fontenot and wife Deborah of
Opelousas and Robert E. Fontenot of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Ms. Madine
R. Franklin of Sacramento, Calif., and Ms. Susan A. Pickett of Opelousas; a
brother, Drufus Floyd Veazie of Opelousas; three sisters, Mrs. Effie V. Allen
of Opelousas, Mrs. Thelma V. Jackson of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Ollie V.
Brown of Oakland, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Ida Veazie; a
brother, Clatie Veazie; and two sisters, Elvia Veazie Leger and Murphy Veazie
Riley. Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today in Williams
Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Wilda Semien
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilda LeBlanc Semien, 74, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Holy Family
Cemetery in Lawtell. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Mrs.
Semien died at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital. Survivors include: her husband, Emery Semien Sr. of Opelousas;
seven sons, Raphiel Semien Sr., Elrick Semien, Al Semien, Alton Semien and
James Semien, all of Opelousas, Arnold Semien Sr. and Kenneth Semien, both of
Houston, Texas; four daughters, Irma Vallier, Rose M. Roberts, Mary Bellard
and Barbara Ann Semien, all of Opelousas; a brother, Lucius (L.B.) LeBlanc
(godson) of Opelousas; four sisters, Ernestine Douresseaux and Elnora
Guillory, both of Lake Charles, Willie Mae Landry of Houston, Texas, and
Alice Decloutte of Lawtell; 30 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She
also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Semien was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre Sr. and Sedonia
LeBlanc; two brothers, Waston LeBlanc and Pierre LeBlanc Jr.; a sister, Ella
Mae Lavergne; a grandchild, Diane; and a great-granddaughter, Evette.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m.

Geneva Stokes
Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva Stokes, 85, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder is in charge of arrangements.
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Sunday  --  August 27, 2000

Paul Babineaux
RAYNE - Funeral services for Paul John Babineaux, 52, were held 10 a.m.
Saturday at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here, with burial in the
church cemetery. Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Roy Cormier
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Roy Joseph Cormier, 75, will be 10 a.m.
Monday at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church here, with burial in Our
Lady of Assumption Cemetery.
Mr. Cormier died 2:06 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2000, at Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Visitation is 4:30-10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to time of service Monday
at Melancon Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Sunday.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North
University Ave., Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

Verna Glass
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Verna Harrell Glass, 78, will be held 2
p.m. Sunday at the First United Pentecostal Church here, with burial in Maxie
Cemetery.
Officiating will be the Rev. Ron Lacombe.
Mrs. Glass, a native of Iota, died Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Ville
Platte Medical Center.
Survivors include: three daughters, Crystal Charlie of Chataignier, Belle
Bellard of Eunice and Carol Winter of Ville Platte; three sons, Allen "Boo"
Winters of Basile, Lonnie B. Winters of Eunice and Bobby Winters of Baton
Rouge; three brothers, Charlie Harrell of Beaumont, Texas, and Alfie Harrell
and Sam Harrell, both of Eunice; a sister, Dorothy Thoronton of Livingston,
Texas; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Glass was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Dean Eves.
Visitation was 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday and will be 7 a.m. to time of
service Sunday at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice, which is in charge of
arrangements.

Odile Landry
BROUSSARD - Funeral services for Mrs. Edmond Landry, the former Odile Beaugh,
97, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery.
Monsignor Michael Herpin conducted the services.
Mrs. Landry, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Church Point, died at
11:35 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 2000, in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing
Home in Opelousas. She was a housewife.
She was formerly an active member of the Ladies Altar Society at St.
Anthony's Church in Lafayette. She enjoyed sewing as a hobby, especially
crocheting and tatting.
Mrs. Landry will always be remember as a person who was very devoted to her
faith, her church and her family who meant the world to her.
Her family would like to extend their most sincere gratitude at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Nursing Home and Hospice St. Landry for making her final
journey a peaceful one.
Survivors include: two sisters, Eva B. Lavergne of Sunset and Alice B. Leger
of Arnaudville; two granddaughters, Kimberly A.L. Carney of Bossier City and
Sherri D. Landry of Opelousas; six grandsons, Davy P. David and Kenneth A.
David, both of Lafayette, Randy J. David, Robert K. Landry and Thomas E.
Landry, all of Opelousas, and Richard E. David of Carencro; a
daughter-in-law, Earline L. Landry of Opelousas; seven great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Landry was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Landry; her father,
Aristide Beaugh; her mother, Honora Meche Beaugh; a daughter, Mildred Mae
Landry David; a son, Matthew Maxime Landry; and a granddaughter, Michelle K.
David.
Pallbearers will be Davy P. David, Kenneth A. David, Richard E. David, Robert
K. Landry, Thomas E. Landry and Randy J. David. Honorary pallbearers will be
Kimberly A.L. Carney and Sherri D. Landry.
Visiting hours were observed from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
David Funeral Home of Broussard was in charge of arrangements.

Laura Smith
EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Laura Smith, 85, were held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in the 1st
Baptist Church Cemetery in Chataignier.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Ophelia Soileau
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Levy Soileau, 87, will be held 2 p.m.
Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here, with burial in Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
Officiating will be the Rev. William Gearheard.
Mrs. Soileau, the former Ophelia Morain, died 8:15 a.m. Saturday, August 26,
2000, at Doctor's Hospital in Opelousas. Mrs. Soileau was a resident of Beggs
and a housewife.
Survivors include: four sons, Aubrey Soileau and his wife, Norma, and Charles
Soileau and his wife Evelina, all of Garland, and Herman Soileau and his
wife, Rose, and Bobby Soileau and his wife, Jonalyn, all of Beggs; a brother,
Charlie Morain of Washington; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Soileau was preceded in death by her husband Levy Soileau; a daughter,
Evelina Guilbeau; her parents, Romain and Estelle Meche Morain, two brothers,
Sidney and Edgar Morain; and two sisters, Mary Thibodeaux and Elda Stelly.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to time of service Monday
at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset highway. A rosary will be
recited 7 p.m. Sunday.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset highway is in charge of
arrangements.

Melvin Soileau
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Melvin J. Soileau, 83, will be held 2
p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the Gates of
Heaven Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Donavan Labbé.
Mr. Soileau, a resident of Ville Platte, died Saturday, August 26, 2000, at
Ville Platte Medical Center following a short illness. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Pearl Pitre Soileau of Ville Platte; a son,
James D. "Jim" Soileau of Ville Platte; a daughter, Mrs. Bob "Cathy" McDaniel
of Ville Platte; a brother, Calvin Soileau of Ville Platte; three sisters,
Mrs. Horace "Vonola" Stears of Grand Prairie, Mrs. Rowland "Lou" Fontenot of
Eunice; Mrs. Herman "Merlyn" Guillory of Ville Platte; nine grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation was 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and will be 7 a.m. to time of
service Sunday at Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte. A rosary was recited
6:30 p.m. Saturday.
Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Wallace Venable
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mr. Wallace Venable, 78, will be held 10 a.m.
Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church here, with burial in St. Bridget Mausoleum.
Officiating will be the Rev. Danny Picard.
Mr. Venable died 2:45 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2000, at Opelousas General
Hospital. He was a resident of Lawtell and retired plant operator with Exxon.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army, for which he
received five battle starts. Mr. Venable was a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus and the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include: his wife of 58 years, Romaine Prudhommé Venable of
Lawtell; a daughter, Dianne Collins of Rosedale; two sons, Ronald Venable and
his wife, Janell, of Lafayette, E.J. Venable and his wife, Laura, of Luling,
Texas; a brother, Allen Venable of Eunice; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Charles
of Beaumont, Texas, and Mrs. Betty Fontenot of Lafayette; five grandchildren,
Angie Redrick of Tennille, Ga., Edgar Venable Jr., of Venice, Amy Venable of
Lafayette, Stephanie Myers of Port Barre, and Emily Achee of Abita Springs;
seven great-grandchildren, Shelby Myers, Katie and Brent Venable, Elisa,
Haley, and Buck and Gabrielle Redrick.
Mr. Venable was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Azena Boudreaux
Venable; a daughter, Aline Marie Venable; a grandchild, Christine Venable;
and three brothers, Roy, Emery and Merlin Venable.
Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to time of service Monday at
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset highway.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
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Monday  --  August 28, 2000
OBITUARIES
Catherine Gloude, Leroy Jolivette, Mary Moresi, Clyde Rue, Geneva Stokes,
Earnest Viney, Tammy Williams.

Catherine Gloude
Funeral services for Ms. Catherine Gloude are incomplete at this time. Ford
and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Leroy Jolivette
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Jolivette are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Moresi
Methodist services for Mrs. Mary Nell Hargis Moresi, 78, were held at 11 a.m.
today in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Perry conducted the services. Mrs.
Moresi, a native of Colfax, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, August 27, 2000, in
Covington. She was a graduate of S.L.I. in Lafayette and a housewife.
Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Mike (Pat) Botts of Opelousas, Mrs.
Paul (Lynn) Bordelon of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Mark (Ann) Bowen of
Mandeville; two brothers, Richard Hargis of Colfax and Gifford Hargis of
Alexandria; and ten grandchildren. Mrs. Moresi was preceded in death by her
husband, Andrew Moresi Jr.; her parents, Quincey and Maude Hargis; and a
brother, Q.A. Hargis Jr. Visiting hours were observed from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday
and from 8 a.m. today until time of services. Sibille Funeral Home of
Opelousas was in charge of arrangements.

Clyde Rue
Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Rue are incomplete at this time. Williams
Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Geneva Stokes
KINDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva LeBleu Stokes, 85, will be held at
11 a.m. Tuesday in Greater First Baptist Church here with burial in the
Kinder Cemetery. Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder is in charge of
arrangements.

Earnest Viney
Funeral services for Mr. Earnest G. Viney, 57, are incomplete at this time.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.

Tammy Williams
Funeral services for Ms. Tammy Williams are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday  --  August 29, 2000
OBITUARIES
Eleda Comeaux, Anna Fournier, Ora Hidalgo, Leroy Jolivette, Sr., Hazel May.

Eleda Comeaux
EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Eleda Comeaux, 76, were held at 2:30 p.m.
today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was
in charge of arrangements.

Anna Fournier
Funeral services for Ms. Anna Fournier, 84, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Ora Hidalgo
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew J. Hidalgo, the former Ora Bihm,
86, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here
with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Danny Picard will conduct the
services. Mrs. Hidalgo, a resident of Mamou formerly of Lawtell, died at 9:40
a.m. Monday, August 28, 2000, in Annie May Matthews Nursing Home. She was a
housewife. Survivors include: two sons, Vernon Hidalgo and wife Earline of
Slidell and Raymond Hidalgo and wife Connie of Prairieville; two daughters,
Beverly Mayer and husband Charles of Alexandria and Melba Fontenot and
husband Rodley of Mamou; two brothers, Charles T. "Tom" Bihm of Ville Platte
and Alverta "Al" Bihm of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hidalgo was preceded in death by an infant child,
Linda Ann Hidalgo; her parents, Jake and Ella Bihm; her husband, Andrew J.
Hidalgo; and two brothers, Eural and Ariel "Sammy" Bihm. 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. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral
Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Leroy Jolivette Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Jolivette Sr., 70, will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park. The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services. Mr.
Jolivette died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital. Survivors include: his wife, Jacqueline Jolivette of Opelousas; two
sons, Leroy Jolivette Jr. (Cheryl) of Houston, Texas, and Larry Jolivette
(Brenda) of Opelousas; seven daughters, Barbara White (Michael) of Lake
Charles, Veronica Taylor (Harold), Sandra Hanchett (James) and Christine
Jackson (Leon), all of Houston, Texas, Marcelete Fontenot, Connie Davis
(Arthur) and Vanessa Jolivette (Richwell), all of Opelousas; a brother,
Shelton Jolivette of Opelousas; a sister, Bernice Gauthier of Lake Charles;
17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn a
special niece and nephew, Linda Fontenot of Houston, Texas, and Donald
Jolivette Sr. of Beaumont, Texas; along with a host of other nieces, nephews
and friends. Visiting hours will be observed from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of
arrangements. A rosary will be recited at noon.

Hazel May
BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel May, 76, were held at 10 a.m. today
in St. Augustine Catholic Church here. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was
in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday  --  August 30, 2000
OBITUARIES
Harry Adams, Elizabeth Barousse, Elmer Bergeron Sr., Marie Manuel, Viola
Robertson, Jessie Wilford III .

Harry Adams
Funeral services for Mr. Harry Adams, 71, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Barousse
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdie "To-To" Barousse, the former
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Venable, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady
of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum
#1. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Elmer Bergeron Sr.
MOWATA - Funeral services for Mr. Elmer James Bergeron Sr., 77, will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Lawrence Catholic Church here with burial in the
church mausoleum. Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of
arrangements.

Marie Manuel
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie F. Manuel, 90, were held at 1
p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church
mausoleum. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of
arrangements.

Viola Robertson
PALMETTO - Funeral services for Ms. Viola Robertson, 87, were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29, 2000, in Palmetto Methodist Church here with burial in
the church cemetery. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.

Jessie Wilford III
Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Wilford III, 32, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
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Thursday  --  August 31, 2000
Obituaries

Harry Adams
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mr. Harry Paul Adams, 72, will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday in St. John Berchmans Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery. The Rev. Mario Romero will conduct the services.
Mr. Adams died at 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2000, in Opelousas General
Hospital.
Survivors include: his wife, Julia J. Adams of Cankton; four sons, Stanley
Adams (Elsie), Caroll Adams (Debra) and Kenneth Adams (Janet), all of
Cankton, and Leonard Adams (Edmonia) of Lafayette; a daughter, Sandra A.
Peacher (David) of Kingwood, Texas; three brothers, Preston Adams of Lake
Charles, John Adams of Houston, Texas, and Edward G. Adams of Los Angeles,
Calif.; three sisters, Theresa Belson of Sunset, Addline Insell of Port
Arthur, Texas, and Viola Johnson of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Regina Adams; a
sister, Mary Charles; and three brothers, Robert Adams, Joseph Adams and
Frank Adams Jr.
Visiting hours will be observed 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.

Elizabeth Barousse
Mrs. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Venable Barousse passed from this life in Clear Lake,
Texas, where she lived for the past four years. She was born July 22, 1917,
in Church Point.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barousse were held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday,
August 31, 2000) in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church
Point with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Barousse, was a resident of Church Point, died in Texas at 1 p.m. August
29, 2000. Lizzie was the last survivor of 12 children born to Mr. and Mrs.
Benjamin Venable of Lawtell, other children: Angel, Joe, Margaret, Josephine,
Ada, Armenia, Robert, Agnas, Isaac, Lorena and Revia.
Survivors include: her son, John F. Barousse and wife Candi of Galveston,
Texas; two devoted grandsons, Kurt and Kyle Barousse; and a loving
great-granddaughter, Britni Ann Barousse of Houston; two sisters-in-law, Mrs.
Andrew "Jeanne" Leger of Church Point and Mrs. Isaac "Helen" Venable of
Lawtell; a brother-in-law, Norwood Boudreaux of Fern, Texas, married to
Lorena, now deceased.
Mrs. Barousse was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdie "ToTo" Barousse in
June of 1996.
Visiting hours were observed from 8 a.m. today until time of services.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Elmen Bergeron Sr.
MOWATA - Funeral services for Mr. Elmen James Bergeron Sr., 77, were held at
11 a.m. today in St. Lawrence Catholic Church here with burial in the church
mausoleum.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Janice Butler
TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Ms. Janice Hope Butler, 70, will be held
today in Turkey Creed Pentecostal Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Claude
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Claude will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday
in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memory
Cemetery.
The Rev. Russell Frank of Lafayette will conduct the services.
Mrs. Claude, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Winnfield, died
Saturday, August 26, 2000, in Opelousas.
Survivors include: her husband, Anthony Claude of Lafayette; three daughters,
Roxie Ann Claude, Odetta Claude and Annette Sonnier, all of Opelousas; a
sister, Albertha Foster of Winnfield; 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends.
A wake will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday in Ford and Joseph Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Fournier
Funeral services for Ms. Anna Fournier, 85, 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. Fournier died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2000, in Prompt Succor
Nursing Home in Opelousas.
Survivors include: a brother, St. Ange Fournier Jr. of Opelousas; and a
sister, Mrs. Laurentine Meullion of Leonville. She also leaves to mourn a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ms. Fournier was preceded in death by her parents, St. Ange Sr. and Josephine
Fournier; four brothers; and three sisters.
Visiting hours will be observed 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.

Orelia Jack
Funeral services for Mrs. Orelia Jack, 69, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Richard
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Gerard Richard, 41, will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Butler will conduct the services.
Mr. Richard, a resident of Church Point, died Wednesday, August 30, 2000, in
Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point.
Survivors include: his mother and father, Elmo and Lee Richard of Church
Point; three sisters, Mary Pearl Richard of Church Point, Pamela R. Guillory
and Phylis R. Hebert, both of Houston, Texas; a brother, Darrell Richard of
Houston, Texas; and a vast number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Mr. Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Richard Sr.; a sister,
Gwenda F. Richard; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Jones; and
his paternal grandparents, Joseph Richard and Theresa Bihm.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. Friday until time of services in
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Church Point.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Clebert Robin
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Clebert Robin, 68, will be held at 3
p.m. today in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
Mr. Robin, a resident of Arnaudville, died Wednesday, August 30, 2000, in Our
Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. She was employed for 33
years as a riverboat captain.
Survivors include: three daughters, Romona Robin of Ville Platte, Mrs.
Carolyn Burghdoff and Mrs. Tammy Marks, both of Arnaudville; two brothers,
Leonard Robin of Arnaudville and Antoine Robin of Lafayette; a sister, Mrs.
Evelyn Latiolais of Arnaudville; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Mr. Robin was preceded in death by his wife, Versie Marie Dugas Robin; his
father, Regis Robin; his mother, Emma Robin Robin; and two sisters, Mrs.
Clema Wiltz and Mrs. Bernice Lalonde.
Pallbearers will be Elridge Marks Jr., Arlan Burghdoff, Kerry Daigle, James
Robin, Chad Robin and Rudy Meche. Honorary pallbearer will be Emery "Peco"
Latiolais.
Visiting hours were observed from 3 p.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Sidney
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Sidney, 101, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Peter Smith Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. Peter Smith Sr., 71, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Sunset-Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.
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