Obits: Opelousas Daily World - February, 2001: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
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Thursday  --  February 01, 2001

Hazel Aguillard
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Roy "Hazel" Aguillard, 87, will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in
Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The Rev. Vernon Martindale will conduct the services.
Mrs. Aguillard, a resident of Eunice, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 31,
2001, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a life long member of
Chataignier Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Melvyn) Duplechin and Mrs. Luther
(Lucy) Aguillard, both of Eunice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Aguillard was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Aguillard.
Contributions may be made to the Chataignier Baptist Church.
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Luna Aucoin
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Fred (Luna Guillory) Aucoin, 89, will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the
new church mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

Madeline August
MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline "T-Lin" August, 67, will be held
at 7 p.m. Friday in Zion Travelers Baptist Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Rev. Allen Ben will conduct the services.
Mrs. August died at 7:53 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2001, in Savoy Medical
Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: three sons, Loston Slaughter of Lake Charles, Manuel
August and Daniel Slaughter, both of Longview, Texas; two daughters, Linda F.
Stevens Sam of Opelousas and Yanda F. Stevens Newberry of Baytown, Texas; a
daughter-in-law, Annie August of Longview, Texas; a brother, John Stevens of
Mamou; a sister, Louann Stevens of Lake Charles; ten grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nine nieces; three nephews; 40
great and great-great-grand nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and
friends.
Mrs. August was preceded in death by her husband, Lee August; her parents,
Georgiana and Melvine Stevens; and her brothers, Augustine Stevens, Melvine
Stevens and Walter (Red) Lafleur.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 p.m. Friday until time of services in
Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

George Golden Jr.
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mr. George "Fisher" Golden Jr., 42, will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Emma Zion Baptist Church here with burial in Mt.
Triumph Baptist Church Cemetery in Barbreck.
The Rev. Willie Pitre, pastor of Emma Zion Baptist Church, will conduct the
services.
Mr. Golden, a resident of Washington and a native of Pineville, died Friday,
January 26, 2001, in Washington. He was a member of Emma Zion Baptist Church
in Washington.
Survivors include: his father, George S. Golden Sr.; an aunt, Mae Bell
Lockett of Washington; an uncle, Charlie Lockett of Lake Charles; and a
brother, Leo Golden of Washington.
Mr. Golden was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Emma Lee Lockett; two
uncles, Joe Golden and Abrahan Golden; and his grandparents, Hendry Lockett
and Mary Oakley Lockett.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Emma Zion Baptist Church in
Washington.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Johnson
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Johnson, 49, 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.

Howard Leger
IOTA - Funeral services for Mr. Howard Leger, 83, will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in the church mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Iota is in charge of arrangements.

Alma Moore
Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence (L.E.) Moore, the former Alma Wiltz, 83,
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the
Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Robert Courville will conduct the services.
Mrs. Moore, a resident of Opelousas formerly of Krotz Springs, died at 9:30
p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. She was a
housewife.
Survivors include: two daughters, Peggy Guilbeau of Dallas, Texas, and Sally
Gordon of Eunice; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, L.E. Moore; a son, Larry
Moore; a son-in-law, C.J. Guilbeau; five brothers, Joe, Mick, Fred, Paul and
Arthur; and three sisters, Martina Kaiser, Angelina Reed and Mary Collins.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in
charge of arrangements.

Jessie Savoie
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Savoie, 90, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Rev. Mario Romero, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will
conduct the services.
Musical selections will be provided by the Savoie and Thibodeaux families.
The songs will be May The Work I've Done Speak For Me, Precious Lord, Amazing
Grace and Old Ship of Zion.
Mr. Savoie, a native and lifelong resident of Bristol, died at 2:30 a.m.
Sunday, January, 28, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas. He was a
parishioner of St. John Berchman Catholic Church.
Survivors include: two godchildren, Lee Audrey Savoie Beverly of Opelousas
and Houston Savoie Jr. of Lake Charles; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Savoie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Savoie Sr. and the
former Camilla Harman, both natives of Cankton; four brothers, Easton Savoie,
Houston Savoie, Ignatius "LaLa" Savoie and Ernest Savoie Jr.; three sisters,
Gussie Colligan, Marie Rose Thibodeaux and Caroline Malbrough; and a
godchild, Cora Lee Carter.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m.
Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Leroy Malbrough Jr., Joseph Sosthen Malbrough, John
Gerald Chevis, Jimmy Dale Malbrough, Ricky Wayne Malbrough and Joseph Green.
Melancon Funeral Home, 289 Church Street, Grand Coteau, (337) 662-7286, is in
charge of arrangements.

Leroy Skinner Sr.
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Leon Skinner Sr., 52, will be held at 7
p.m. Friday in Golden Star Baptist Church here with burial at 9 a.m. Saturday
in St. Paul Cemetery in Ville Platte.
The Rev. L.H. Antoine will conduct the services.
Mr. Skinner, a resident of Eunice, died Thursday, January 25, 2001, in Eunice
Community Medical Center.
Survivors include: his mother, Louise Skinner of Eunice; his wife, Leslie
Skinner of Houston, Texas; two sons, Leroy Skinner Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada,
and Domonic DeShawn Skinner of Houston, Texas; three brothers, James Skinner
Jr. of Temple, Texas, Rudolph Skinner Sr. of Eunice and Lawrence Skinner of
Ville Platte; three sisters, Ruth A. Frank, Elouise Johnwell and Sheila A.
Skinner, all of Eunice; and a special friend, Ester Marie Perrodin of Eunice.
A wake will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Golden Star Baptist Church in
Eunice.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.



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Friday  --  February 02, 2001

Valmond Chavis
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. Valmond Chavis, 86, will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in
the new church cemetery.
The Rev. Butler will conduct the services.
Mr. Chavis, a resident of Church Point, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001, in
St. Landry Guest Home in Church Point.
Survivors include: four daughters, Wilda Breaux of Cankton, Hilda Mae Charlot
and Delores Robinson, both of Houston, Texas, and Rita Mae Walker of Lake
Charles; five sons, Roosevelt Chavis of Opelousas, Raymond Chavis of Church
Point, Wilfred Chavis and Martin Chavis, both of Houston, Texas, and Hilton
Chavis of Lafayette; a sister, Lena Duplechin of Church Point; 41
grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Chavis was preceded in death by his wife, Indiana Chavis; his parents,
William and Elevina Chavis; a son, Elton Anthony Chavis; two
great-granddaughters, Shadonna and Tameka Malbrough; four sisters; and six
brothers.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services
in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Church Point.
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Susan Douget
In the obituary for Ms. Susan Douget in Tuesday's edition, Jan. 30, it should
have stated that she died Friday, Jan. 26.

Mamie Edwards
PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Mallet Edwards, 77, will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John Baptist Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Rev. Enette will conduct the services.
Mrs. Edwards died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2001, in Opelousas General
Hospital.
Survivors include: five sons, Herbert Edwards Sr. of Houston, Texas, Ernest
Edwards Jr. and Wilbert Edwards Sr., both of Palmetto, Richard Edwards Sr. of
Opelousas and Charles Edwards of Carneys Point, NJ; five daughters, Sue
Drawsand and Minnie Rideau, both of Palmetto, Anna Green of Houston, Texas,
Ruby Dennis and Rose McKinney, both of Destrehan; a brother, James Alexander
Sr. of Palmetto; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Edwards; her
parents, Henry Mallet and Suzanne Alexander; a son, Donald Ray Edwards; a
daughter, Lillie Mae Hardy; five brothers; two grandchildren; and a
daughter-in-law.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John
Baptist Church in Palmetto.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Etienne
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Etienne, 58, will be held at
3 p.m. today in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with burial in St. Francis
Regis Catholic Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Etienne, a resident of Port Barre and a native of Grand Coteau, died
Monday, January 29, 2001, at her residence. She was a member of St. Catherine
Catholic Church in Arnaudville.
Survivors include: her mother, Cecile Etienne; seven sons, Joseph Roy
Etienne, Joseph I. Etienne and Robert Etienne, all of Arnaudville, Joseph C.
Etienne of Cecilia, Michael John Etienne, Joseph W. Etienne and Hilton
Etienne, all of Port Barre; two daughters, Celena Brown of Arnaudville and
Brenda Senette of Port Barre; two brothers, Clifton Comeaux of Morgan City
and Johnny Woods of Carencro; 26 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a
host of relatives and friends.
A wake was held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today in Ford and Joseph Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

George Golden Jr.
WASHINGTON - Funeral services for Mr. George "Fisher" Golden Jr., 42, will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Emma Zion Baptist Church here with burial in Mt.
Triumph Baptist Church Cemetery in Barbreck.
The Rev. Willie Pitre, pastor of Emma Zion Baptist Church, will conduct the
services.
Mr. Golden, a resident of Washington and a native of Pineville, died Friday,
January 26, 2001, in Washington. He was a member of Emma Zion Baptist Church
in Washington.
Survivors include: his father, George S. Golden Sr.; an aunt, Mae Bell
Lockett of Washington; an uncle, Charlie Lockett of Lake Charles; and a
brother, Leo Golden of Washington.
Mr. Golden was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Emma Lee Lockett; two
uncles, Joe Golden and Abrahan Golden; and his grandparents, Hendry Lockett
and Mary Oakley Lockett.
A wake will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Emma Zion Baptist Church in
Washington.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Lou Jack
KINDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lou "Big Lou" Delafosse Jack, 67,
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Zion Baptist Church here with burial
in Kinder Cemetery.
Mrs. Jack, a resident of Kinder for most of her life and a native of Mamou,
died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2001, in a Lake Charles hospital.
Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Jack Bushnell of Lake Charles,
Stella Jack Davis and Angel Jack, both of Kinder; two sons, Paul Jack of
Kinder and Germaine Jack of Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Cassie Fontenot of
Kinder; a brother, Calvin Delafosse of Kinder; and eight grandchildren.
A wake will begin at 4 p.m. today in Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kinder.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Kinder is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Jones Sr.
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Willie Kenneth Jones Sr., 50, will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Baptist Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Rev. Wilson Doomes will conduct the services.
Mr. Jones died at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2001, in Dallas, Texas. He
served his country in the United States Air Force for four years - two of
which he flew combat missions in Vietnam.
Survivors include: his mother, Annie Mae McMorris of Dallas, Texas; his
stepmother, Mary Berry Jones of Waxia; a son, Willie K. Jones Jr. of Baker; a
daughter, Lucretia P. Jones of Palmetto; three brothers, Donald Jones and
Sylvester Chandler, both of Dallas, Texas, and Leonard Byrd of Odessa, Texas;
and two sisters, Brenda Smith of Waxia and Josephine McMorris of Dallas,
Texas. He also leaves to mourn three godchildren, Lisa Marie Carmon of
Alexandria, Kenneth Ray Marshall Sr. of Baton Rouge and Jacqueline Martin of
Palmetto; a daughter-in-law, Ursula Ransburg Jones of Baker; and a host of
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father, Willie Jones; and a sister,
Carolyn Ann Norwood.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary
Baptist Church in Port Barre.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Orelia Joseph
Funeral services for Mrs. Orelia Joubert Joseph, 90, are incomplete at this
time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Sadie LeBlanc
ALGIERS - Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie C. LeBlanc will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church here with burial in all Saints
Mausoleum (inside Metairie Cemetery).
Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, is in charge of arrangements.

Leta Manuel
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Leta Chaumont Manuel, 85, will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in
Evangeline Memorial Cemetery.
LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Sharp
Jack Sharp, a resident of Opelousas, died at 9:27 p.m. Thursday, February 1,
2001, in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas after a short illness.
He was born October 29, 1908, in Crockett, Texas, to Leonard Hampton (Stell)
Sharp and Elizabeth Spence Sharp. He was the fifth of seven children. He
attended and graduated from Crockett High School. He moved to Houston, Texas,
with his brother Frank Sharp and attended business school there. He later
went to work for Gulf Oil Corp. He was assigned to Louisiana by Gulf Oil and
there he met young Helen Cormier of Port Barre. They were married January 7,
1934. He became a partner in Cormier Motors, Inc. and was part of the
corporation until it was sold in 1970.
Mr. Sharp was very involved in community service having served as a member
and president of the Kiwanis Club of Opelousas, a member and president of the
Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Man of the Year of Opelousas in 1955. He
became a member of the Masonic Lodge in 1952 achieving the title of
Worshipful Master and eventually became a Shriner. He was a veteran of World
War II, and a 34-year member of the American Legion. He was a member of the
Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men's Club and
was listed in Who's Who in the Methodist Church" in 1969. He was also
instrumental in the building of The Inn of Opelousas, and served as president
of the building committee. He was a charter member of O.G.H.'s Life's
Champions program. A member and past president of A.A.R.P. and the Young at
Heart Club.
He was dearly loved by many and highly respected by all who came in contact
with him. He was a man of integrity and dignity. It was a well known fact
that the most important things in his life were his wife and family.
His family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff
of Opelousas General Hospital and Senior Village for their compassion and
kindness. They also wish to express their sincere thanks to Rev. Dale
Hensarling for his support and wisdom.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Cormier Sharp, and two
children, son J.C. Sharp and his wife Norma of Lafayette, and a daughter,
Jackie Griffin, and her husband Richard of Opelousas. The grandfather of
four, Cyndi Vidrine and her husband Tony of Opelousas, Jeannene Duhon and her
husband Cornell of Woodstock, Ga., Brad Nezat and his wife Dena of
Prairieville and Steven Nezat and his wife Amy of Opelousas, and the
step-grandfather of two, Mary Lousie Bonadona and her husband Vinnie of New
Orleans and Richard Kuntz of Covington. He leaves behind six
great-grandchildren, Amanda and Nick Vidrine, Chelsea and Amber Nezat, Carmin
Nezat and Torey Duhon, and five step great-grandchildren. He is also survived
by many nieces and nephews, both in Louisiana and Texas.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Leonard Stell Sharp and Elizabeth Spence
Sharp; a son, Paul Andrew Sharp; three brothers, Leonard, Frank and Wert
Sharp; and three sisters, Martha S. Meek, Laura S. Higginbotham and Edna S.
Little.
Funeral arrangements are at Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church at 2
p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001, with Rev. Dale Hensarling presiding.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Sunset Road in Opelousas is handling all
arrangements. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today (Friday, February 2,
2001) until 9 p.m. and reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. until time of services.

Herbert Stelly
Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Stelly, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday
in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Andrew's
Cemetery in Plaisance.
The Rev. Eugene Tremie will conduct the services.
Mr. Stelly, a resident of Baker formerly of Opelousas, died at 5:20 a.m.
Thursday, February 1, 2001, in Community Nursing Home in Baker. He was
retired from Stelly's Restaurant in Lebeau and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Edith Stelly of Baker; two sons, Lionel Stelly
of Prairieville and Michael Stelly of Centerville, Miss.; four stepdaughters,
Elaine Guitreau of Belle River, Connie Lanclos of Washington, Cynthia Dubroc
of Port Barre and Jeannette Theriot of Breaux Bridge; a brother, Charlie
Stelly of Lafayette; a sister, Delia Richard of Opelousas; and 17
grandchildren.
Mr. Stelly was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Ruby Stelly; two
stepsons, Gene and David Kidder; a sister, Isabelle Chautin; and his parents,
Arthur and Louise Stelly.
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 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy in Opelousas is in charge of
arrangements.




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Sunday  --  February 04, 2001

James Comeaux
CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mr. James "Jimmy" Comeaux, 56, will be
held at 1 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here
with burial in the church cemetery #2.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

Knowles French Sr.
Funeral services for Knowles S. French Sr., 90, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday at the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Mr. French, a native of Jacksonville, Ill., died Friday, February 2, 2001 at
Opelousas General Hospital. He was a member of the Louisiana Memorial United
Methodist Church.
Rev. Dale Hensarling will conduct the services.
Survivors include: his wife, Gertie Marie Detillier French of Opelousas; his
son, Knowles S. French Jr. of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Clint York and
wife Becky and Ricky York; one great grandchild, Brittany Faith York.

Mr. French was preceded in death by a daughter, Faith French McKnight, a
grandchild, Danna York and a great grandchild, Shea Healy.
Pall bearers are Clint York, John McKnight, Craig Rogers, Malcolm Gordon,
Murphy Guillory and Dick Jones.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Louisiana Memorial United
Methodist Church at 515 East Bellevue St., Opelousas.
The family of Mr. French wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the
Opelousas General Hospital and to express their sincere appreciation to Rev.
Dale Hensarling.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Justine Gloston
Funeral services for Mrs. Justine Gloston, 74, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Helton Sr.
Funeral services for Donald Helton Sr., 69, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 5 at Our lady of Mercy Catholic Church with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park.
Mr. Helton died on February 2, 2001 at his home. He was the co-owner of
Circle H. Welding.
Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will conduct the services.
Visitation will be held today from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will resume at 8
a.m. until the time of services.
A rosary will be recited today at 6:30 p.m.
Survivors include: his wife, Pat Hebert Helton of Opelousas; his mother, Ada
Carroll Helton of Opelousas; two sons, Frank D. "Buddy" Helton Jr. and wife
Pamela of Opelousas, and Dirk J. Helton and wife Malana of Grand Coteau;
three daughters, Dianne Bourque and husband Homer of Port Barre, Lynn Cassidy
and husband Larry of Scott, and Dana Helton of Scott; one sister, Audrey Mae
Spillers of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Pall bearers will be Daine, Derek and Denton Bourque, Roger Burleson, Homer
Bourque and Larry Cassidy.
Honorary pall bearers are Andrew Quirk, Garrigues "June" Andrus, Jimmy, Chip,
Jeff, Keith, Dillan, Drake and Justin Helton.
He was preceded in death by his father, Berton B. Helton and a brother, James
Helton.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Highway is in charge of the
arrangements.

Adreste Johnson
Funeral services for Mr. Adreste Johnson, 83 will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in the Sacred
Heart Cemetery of Prairie Ronde.

The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc will conduct the services.
Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Opelousas who recently moved to
Beaumont, Texas when he retired. he died at 7:25 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth
Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Survivors include: one son, Wayne Johnson and his wife Brenda of Beaumont,
Texas; two grandchildren, Charity Stutes of Fannett, Texas and Crystal
Johnston of Beaumont, Texas; and one great grandchild, Shelbie Stutes.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Lessie D. Johnson; a brother,
Lloyd Johnson; and his parents, Albert and Azelie Prudhomme Johnson.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Orleia Joseph
PLAISANCE - Funeral services for Mrs. Orleia Joubert Joseph, 90, will be at
11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mark Baptist Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.

The Rev. Jason Rubin will conduct the services.
Mrs. Joseph died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, at Opelousas General Hospital. She
was a faithful member of the St. Mark Baptist church and a Sunday School
Class.
Survivors include: four sons Ezekiel Joseph and his wife Mary M. Joseph,
Elijah Joseph and his wife Ruby, Leon W. Joseph Sr., and Lionel H. Joseph and
his wife Bernice Joseph all of Opelousas; two daughters, Mrs. Melva Joseph
Daniels and her husband Willie Daniels of Opelousas; and Mrs. A. Ruth Joseph
Young and her husband Crayton Joseph of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Perkins
Joubert of Opelousas and Ivory Joubert of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters,
Mrs. Clothelia Johnson of Lebeau, and Mrs. Dorothy Ellington of Moreno
Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Leatrice Lawson of Port Arthur, Texas., 22
grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Joseph was preceded in death by her husband Paul Joseph and her parents
Leon and Theresa Joubert; four brothers, Qunicy Joubert, Joseph Joubert,
Aaron Joubert, and Annanias Joubert; on sister Rosella Joubert Taylor.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Baptist Church.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Latour
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Linda Belle Latour, 87, will be held
at 10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the
church mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Meah D. Marks
Funeral services for Mrs. Meah D. Marks, 92, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
St. Landry Catholic Church here with burial in the Holy Sepulcher.
The Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services.
Mrs. Marks died Friday at Opelousas General Hospital. She was a housewife.

Survivors include: one brother, Mergene Darbonne and his wife Clara S.
Darbonne of Washington; Ophelia D. Boone of Carencro, Ada D. Lavergne of
Opelousas, and Wilda D. Roberie of Ville Platte.
Mrs. Marks was preceded in death by her husband, Alpheus (Cheune) Marks; her
parents, Napoleon and Lelia Godeaux Darbonne; three brothers, Isaac Darbonne,
Simpson Darbonne, Willard (Bill) Darbonne; and one sister, Lydia D. Durio.
Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Lula Mae Miller
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Mae Miller, 67, were held at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.

The Rev. Chris Campo conducted the services.
Mrs. Miller, a resident of Eunice, died Friday, February 2, 2001, in Our Lady
of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She was head cashier for National Food
Store in Eunice for 27 years and a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Dallas Miller of Eunice; a stepson,
Joseph D. Miller of Blyeville, Ark.; a daughter, Sheri Hudson of Welsh; a
stepdaughter, Lisa Joiner of Jackson, Miss.; four brothers, Bert "Louis"
Prather of Whiteville, Otis Daniel "OD" Prather of Dubock, Roy Ray Prather of
Marksville and Edwin Prather of Eunice; two grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and three step grandchildren.
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Lee Miller; and two
brothers, Clyde and John Prather.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m.
Saturday until time of services.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Heather Semien
VILLE PLATTE-Funeral services for Ms. Heather Semien, 22, are incomplete at
this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of all arrangements.

Octavia Stevens
Funeral services for Mrs. Octavia Stevens, 74, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Even Thomas Sr.
VILLE PLATTE - Graveside services for Even Thomas Sr., 56, will be held at 7
p.m. today at the Mount Pilgrim Cemetery with burial there at 9:30 a.m.
Monday.
Mr. Thomas died on February 2, 2001 at Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas.
A wake will be held from 4-7 p.m. today at the cemetery.
Rev. Eradley Ben will conduct the services.
Survivors include: his father, Eben Thomas of Ville Platte; his wife Juanita
Thomas of Ville Platte; three daughters, Lisa Gail Thomas of Opelousas,
Patricia Thomas of Beaumont, Texas, Barbara Thomas of Beaumont, Texas; a son,
Evan Thomas Jr. of Beaumont, Texas; four brothers, Ivory Thomas Sr. of Ville
Platte, Cleveland Thomas of Lake Charles, Calvin Thomas of Eunice and Donald
Thomas of Lake Charles; his sister, Berlin Dick of Mamou; and nine
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Armedia Thomas, his brother Alvin
Thomas Sr. and a sister, Ramona Popillion.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements.


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Monday  --  February 05, 2001A
OBITUARIES
Stanley Comeaux, Zachary Fontenot, J.A. Latiolais Sr., Laura Walker.

Stanley Comeaux

CARENCRO ム" Funeral services for Mr. Stanley J. Comeaux, 42, will be held at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel here with burial in
Evangeline Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Mr. Comeaux died at 5:16 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2001, in Our Lady of
Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Tuesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North
University Avenue, Carencro, is in charge of arrangements.

Zachary Fontenot

VILLE PLATTE ム" Funeral services for Mr. Zachary Fontenot, 87, were at 10:30
a.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here with burial
in Gates of Heaven Cemetery.
Ardoinム冱 Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

J.A. Latiolais Sr.

GRAND PRAIRIE ム" Funeral services for Mr. J.A. Latiolais Sr., 87, will be held
at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peterム冱 Catholic Church here with burial in Cedar
Hill Cemetery in Washington.
Msgr. Louis Melancon will conduct the services.
Mr. Latiolais, a resident of Grand Prairie, died at 5:35 p.m. Saturday,
February 3, 2001, at his residence. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include: a son, J.A. Latiolais Jr. and wife Rose of Grand Prairie;
two brothers, Arthur Latiolais of Baldwin and Harry Latiolais of Lafayette;
six sisters, Bernice Lanclos of Opelousas, Ella Mae Cole, Lou Elise (Blackie)
Domingue, Theresa Guidry and Etta Pearl Hess, all of Carencro, and Eva Welch
of Jennings; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Latiolais was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Latiolais; his parents,
Albert and Eurine Francois Latiolais; and four brothers, Gilbert, John, Frank
and Willie Latiolais.
Pallbearers will be J.A. Latiolais Jr., Dwayne Latiolais, Jason Latiolais,
Kevin Fontenot, Devin Wyble and Jake Latiolais. Honorary pallbearers will be
Dustin Wyble, Seth Franchebois, Jacob Darbonne, Trey Soileau, Evan Fontenot
and Grant Fontenot.
Visiting hours will be observed from 1 p.m. today until time of services on
Tuesday. 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.

Laura Walker

ST. LANDRY ム" Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Carpenter Walker, 79, were held
at 11 a.m. today in St. Landry Baptist Church here with burial in Vandenburg
Cemetery in Bayou Chicot.
LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.


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Tuesday  --  February 06, 2001
OBITUARIES
Jean Ashford, Clarice Dozart, Lucius Hebert, Bobby Howell, Adraste Johnson,
Verlace Menard, Yola Thomas.

Jean Ashford

EUNICE ム" Funeral services for Mr. Jean ムoBatoム� Batiste Ashford, 85, were held
at 2 p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Mt.
Calvary Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Clarice Dozart

EUNICE ム" Funeral services for Clarice D. Dozart, 81, will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in Lighthouse Christian Center here with burial in Fuselier
Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Lucius Hebert

LEONVILLE ム" Funeral services for Mr. Lucius ムoRockム� Hebert, 87, will be held
at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery.
Msgr. Paul Metrejean will conduct the services.
Mr. Hebert, a resident of Breaux Bridge, died peacefully Monday, February 5,
2001, at his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Marie Mason Hebert of Breaux Bridge; a daughter,
Donna L. Hebert of Port Allen; two brothers, George Hebert of Port Arthur,
Texas, and Daniel Hebert of Krotz Springs; a sister, Ida Fitzgerald of Texas;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by three brothers, Henley Hebert, Curley
Hebert and Harold Callahan; and a sister, Mary Edmond.
Visiting hours will be observed (time pending) in St. Leo the Great Catholic
Church Hall in Leonville. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Leonville is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Howell

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby L. Howell, 70, are incomplete at this time.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the old Sunset Road in Opelousas is in charge
of arrangements.

Adraste Johnson

Funeral services for Mr. Adraste Johnson, 83, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Sacred Heart
Cemetery in Prairie Ronde.
The Rev. Jeff DeBlanc conducted the services.
Mr. Johnson, a lifelong resident of Opelousas recently moved to Beaumont,
Texas, died at 7:25 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001, in St. Elizabeth Hospital
in Beaumont, Texas. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: a son, Wayne Johnson and wife Brenda of Beaumont, Texas;
two grandchildren, Charity Stutes of Fannett, Texas, and Crystal Johnston of
Beaumont, Texas; and a great-grandchild, Shelbie Stutes.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Lessie D. Johnson; a brother,
Lloyd Johnson; and his parents, Albert and Azelie Prudhomme Johnson.
Pallbearers were Steve Landreneau, Dorsey Reirdon, Arthur Louis, Jeffery
Jouett, Danny Smith and Jim Rushworth. Honorary pallbearers were Floyd,
Gurvis, Jimmy and Leonard Johnson, Scott Andrepont, Adler Bertrand, Kenneth
Joubert, Jeff Fogleman, Stevie Dupuis, Micky Mills, Johnny Bourque, Red
Allen, Richard Chavez, James Marcantel and Clint Hixson.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. today
until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas was in charge
of arrangements.

Verlace Menard

CANKTON ム" Funeral services for Mrs. Dorville Menard, the former Verlace ムoMom
Bossム� Menard, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Berchman
Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Mario Romero, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will
conduct the services.
Mrs. Menard, a native and lifelong resident of Cankton, having lived in
Evangeline Oaks Guest House in Carencro since October 2000, died at 10:45
a.m. Monday, February 5, 2001, in Lafayette General Medical Center in
Lafayette. She was a parishioner of St. John Berchman Catholic Church in
Cankton and had been a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Mrs. Menard had
been employed at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center as a cook in the Dietary
Department for 15 years.
Survivors include: three sons, Kermit Menard and wife Rhonda of Baton Rouge,
Errol Menard and wife Judy of Vatican and Terry Lee Menard and wife Patricia
of Grand Chenier; seven grandchildren, Chris Menard and wife Valerie of
Carencro, Julie M. Eshelman and husband Vaughn of Houston, Texas, Craig
Menard and wife Jessica of Houston, Texas, Lisa Marie M. Goulas and husband
Joey of Cankton, Dawn Menard, T.J. Menard and Ashley Menard, all of Grand
Chenier; six great-grandchildren, Joshua Menard, Nicholas Menard, Wesley
Menard, Evan Eshelman, Ryan Eshelman and Lex Michael Goulas; five brothers,
Leroy Menard of Cankton, Leray Menard and wife Shirley of Carencro, Nathan
Menard and wife Betty of Crowley, Clayton Menard and wife Dorothy of Sunset
and Arthur James Menard of Vatican; and a sister, Genevieve M. Menard and
husband Leon of Cankton.
Mrs. Menard was preceded in death by her husband, Dorville Menard; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ursin Menard, mother the former Dora Venable, both
natives of Cankton; and a sister, Vergie Martin.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11 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.
Pallbearers will be Kermit Menard, Errol Menard, Terry Lee Menard, Chris
Menard, Joey Goulas and Craig Menard.
The Menard family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all
relatives and friends for their support in the last several months.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, 4117 North University
Avenue, Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements.

Yola Thomas

Funeral services for Mrs. Yola Thomas, 48, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.


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Wednesday  --  February 07, 2001A
OBITUARIES
Benny Circello, Paul Collins, Esther Fitzgerald, Bobby Howell, George
Johnson, Anna Bell Lewis, Casey Martin, Mable Sam, Glenn Vige.

Benny Circello

PAINCOURTVILLE ム" Funeral services for Mr. Benny Wayne ムoSonnyム� Circello, 68,
will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church here with
burial in the church mausoleum.
The Rev. Gary Belsome will conduct the services.
Mr. Circello, a resident of Bayou Corne and a native of Melville, died at
2:35 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Baton Rouge. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy having served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Circello was retired from
Hartman Enterprises, road construction.
Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Rousseau Circello of Bayou Corne; three
daughters, Paula Ann Halphen of Walker, Angie Boudreaux of Melville and Debby
Circello of Church Point; two stepdaughters, Marilyn Schauff of
Paincourtville and Debra Gray of Houston, Texas; three sons, Benny Wayne
Circello Jr. of Krotz Springs, John David Circello of LaPlace and Charles
Michael Circello of Baton Rouge; three stepsons, Eric Cavalier of
Paincourtville, Chris Rousseau and Jerry Rousseau, both of Pierre Part; two
brothers, Augustine Circello Jr. of Melville and Carl Joseph Circello of
Nashville, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Circello was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine and Dessie
Anderson Circello; and his former wife Agnes Cavalier Circello.
Pallbearers will be Benny Circello Jr., John D. Circello, Chris Rousseau,
Jerry Rousseau, Chris Gray and Augustine Circello Jr.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. Thursday in Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part, which is in charge
of arrangements.

Paul Collins

Funeral services for Mr. Paul W. Collins, 38, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Esther Fitzgerald

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilfred (Esther) Fitzgerald, 91, will be held at 2
p.m. Friday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with
burial in Bellevue Mausoleum.
The Rev. Angelo Cremaldi will conduct the services.
Mrs. Fitzgerald, a resident of Nederland, Texas, formerly of Opelousas, died
Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Cypress Glen Nursing Home.
Survivors include: four sons, David Fitzgerald of Franklin, Gerald Fitzgerald
and Glen Fitzgerald, both of Brusly, and Michael Fitzgerald of Port Barre;
six daughters, Norma Bossaller of Baton Rouge, Myrna Faulk and Olynn Patin,
both of Port Arthur, Texas, Judy Rhynes and Beryl Romero, both of Nederland,
Texas, and Willie Mae Terranova of Flushing, NY; three brothers, Albert
Richard, James Richard and Roland Richard, all of Opelousas; four sisters,
Rita Allain of Port Allen, Gladys Grubb of Huffman, Texas, Nell Jordan of
Houston, Texas, and Nola Mouille of Denham Springs; 28 grandchildren; 40
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Fitzgerald.
Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A
visitation will also be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in
Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Port Arthur, Texas.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas is in charge
of arrangements.

Bobby Howell

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby L. Howell, 70, were held at 2 p.m. today in
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas with
burial in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Richard.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel on the Old Sunset Hwy. in Opelousas is in
charge of arrangements.

George Johnson

ARNAUDVILLE ム" Funeral services for Mr. George Johnson, 86, will be held at 3
p.m. today in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Rev. William Ruskoski, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church, will
conduct the services.
Musical selections will be provided by Valarie Andrus. The songs will be
Amazing Grace, Just A Closer Walker With Thee (French), The Old Rugged Cross,
Battle Hymn of the Republic and Notre Pere.
Mr. Johnson, a native of Cecilia and a resident of Arnaudville for most of
his life, died at 4:17 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. He retired from McWilliams and
McWilliams Dredging in 1975. He was a parishioner of St. Francis Regis
Catholic Church in Arnaudville. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the military,
having served in World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was
a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post in Arnaudville and was former
commander and chief cook of the VFW Post #5153 in Arnaudville.
Survivors include: his loving companion, Gert Callendret of Arnaudville; two
sons, Gervis Johnson and wife Rosa and Rynous Johnson, both of Arnaudville;
five daughters, Jeanette Angelle and husband Joseph of Lafayette, Trudy J.
Savoie and husband Charles of St. Martinville, Priscilla Melancon and husband
Lester of Breaux Bridge, Sandra Guilbeau and husband Timmy of Arnaudville and
Brenda J. Taylor of Arnaudville; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Percy Johnson and wife Marion of Breaux
Bridge and Claude Johnson and wife Delores of Cecilia; and a sister, Lydia
Claude and husband Roy of Arnaudville.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Consuello Guilbeau Johnson;
his parents, Adolthe Johnson and the former Elvina Marie Bethancourt, both
natives of Cecilia; a brother, Armand Johnson; and a sister, Lena Johnson.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today
until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home, 224 Main Street, Arnaudville, (337) 754-5725, is in
charge of arrangements.

Anna Bell Lewis

Funeral services for Ms. Anna Bell Lewis, 69, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Casey Martin

COURTABLEAU ム" Funeral services for Casey Michael Martin, 8, will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday in Courtableau Baptist Church here with burial in the First
Baptist Cemetery in Krotz Springs.
The Rev. Shelby Andre will conduct the services.
Casey, a resident of Sulphur and a native of Morgan City, died at 8:20 p.m.
Monday, February 5, 2001, in Sulphur.
Survivors include: his mother, Melissa Bourque Martin of Sulphur; his
paternal grandfather, Dana Ray Martin of Franklin; his paternal grandmother,
Julia Martin and husband Kibby of Franklin; his maternal grandparents, Jimmy
and Lucille Bourque of Sulphur; his paternal great-grandmother, Ruby Martin
of Franklin; his maternal great-grandmother, Marie Bourque of Port Barre; and
a brother, Michael Bourque of Sulphur.
Casey was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Daryl Martin; his
great-grandparents, Irene and George Friou; and his great-grandfather, Howard
Bourque.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of services
on Thursday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements.

Mable Sam

Funeral services for Ms. Mable Sam, 87, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Glenn Vige

Memorial services for Mr. Glenn Vige, 47, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas.
Mr. Vige, a resident of Opelousas, died recently.
Survivors include: two sisters, Cynthia Vige and Shirley Magnon; two maternal
aunts, Evelyn Dugas and Bernice Dugas; and numerous cousins.
Mr. Vige was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Dugas.


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Thursday   --  February 08, 2001

Nancy Calsetta
Nancy C. Calsetta, 92, died recently in Eunice Community Medical Center.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence Caswell
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Clifton Caswell, 67, were held at
2 p.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary
Cemetery.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Paul Collins
Funeral services for Mr. Paul Collins, 38, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of Memories
Cemetery.
Mr. Collins, a lifelong resident of Opelousas, died Monday, February 5, 2001,
of kidney failure. He was a graduate of Plaisance High School.
He is survived by his only living sibling, Attorney Veronica Collins; her
children, Donovan and Heather Taylor; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and LouVerna Collins.
Visiting hours will be observed from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Ford and
Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

John Cortez
Funeral services for Mr. John Cortez, 69, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Cortez, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Swords, died at 6:05 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at his residence. He was a retired pipefitter and
a member of the Pipefitters Union Local #692 of Baton Rouge.
Survivors include: two sons, Ray and Patrick Cortez, both of Opelousas; four
daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Charlene) Henry and Ms. Elaine Cortez, both of
Opelousas, Mrs. Carl (Glenda) Dupre and Mrs. Philip (Annette) Deshotel, both
of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Dudley and Charles Cortez, both of Opelousas;
four sisters, Sue Cortez, Jennie Cortez Deville and May Ledoux, all of
Opelousas, and Mrs. Mosie Smith of Eunice; 15 grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cortez was preceded in death by his wife, Melda Gauthier Cortez; and
three brothers, Eugene, Floyd and Joe Cortez.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. 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.

Caldonia Fontenot
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Caldonia Fontenot, 63, will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in Ville Platte Church of Christ here with burial in the
church cemetery.
Minister Wongehin Viltz will conduct the services.
Mrs. Fontenot died Monday, January 29, 2001, in Ville Platte.
Visiting hours will be observed from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Ville Platte
Church of Christ.
Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Melia Fontenot
Funeral services for Mrs. Melia Fontenot, 87, will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial.
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary will conduct the services.
Mrs. Fontenot died at 5 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2001, in Opelousas.
Survivors include: a daughter, Gustavia Richardson of Opelousas; a brother,
Johnny Sam of Baton Rouge; and a sister, Mary L. Sam of Port Arthur, Texas.
She also leaves to mourn five grandchildren, James M. Richardson of Houston,
Texas, Cynthia Rideau, Kathleen Arceneaux, Connie Jason and Mary A. Rideaux,
all of Opelousas; nine great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fontenot was preceded in death her husband, William Fontenot; her
parents, Bentley and Octavia Sam; a son, August Kinnerson; a brother, Joseph
Sam; and a sister, Josephine Noel.
Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Williams
Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will
be recited at 9 a.m.

Fonda Foster
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Funeral services for Mrs. Fonda Fusilier Foster, 49, will
be held at 10 a.m. Saturday here.
Mrs. Foster, a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Franklin, Tenn., died
recently. She is a graduate of Ville Platte High School.
Survivors include: her husband, Mark Foster, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and
a resident of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Luke; a daughter, Stacey; a brother,
James H. Fusilier; and a sister, Gloria F. Dupre.
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tenn., is in charge of
arrangements.

Justine Gloston
Funeral services for Mrs. Justine Dominique Gloston, 74, will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday in Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in
Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Dr. Charles Bryant, pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church, will conduct the
services.
Mrs. Gloston, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Grand Prairie, died
Saturday, February 3, 2001, in Opelousas. She was a member of Greater St.
James Missionary Baptist Church in Opelousas, Golden Star Chapter 26, Order
of Eastern Star, American Legion Ventroy Court No. 22 and American Legion
Post No. 514.
Survivors include: her husband, Louis James Gloston Sr.; four sons, Lucius
Lee Gloston and Kenneth Dale Gloston of Baton Rouge, Ronald Ivry Gloston of
New Orleans and Louis James Gloston Jr. of Fayetteville, N.C.; a daughter,
Debra Lois Lazare of Baton Rouge; three brothers, J.C. Dominique of
Opelousas, Robert Lewis Dominique and Rodney Lee, both of Cleveland, Ohio;
four sisters, Izellia Griffin and Geraldine Miles, both of Opelousas, Mary
Washington of Shreveport and Dorothy Dominique of Plano, Texas; and nine
grandchildren.

Mrs. Gloston was preceded in death by her father, Curvis Dominique; her
mother, Selina Dominique; and a brother, J.D. Dominique.
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.

David Hebert
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. David Wilfred Hebert, 50, will be held
at 4 p.m. Friday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
Mr. Hebert, a resident of Arnaudville, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in St.
Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge.
Survivors include: his mother, Gladys Knott Hebert of Henderson; a son, Shawn
David Hebert of Arnaudville; a sister, Willie Dean Huval of Henderson; a
grandchild, Shayde Hebert of Arnaudville; two nephews, Jimmy Huval and Todd
Huval, both of Arnaudville; five nieces, Londa Domengeaux of Henderson,
Kathleen H. Stelly, Helena Faye Marks and Sariena H. Savoie, all of
Arnaudville, and Gail H. Zerangue of Opelousas; 14 great-nieces and nephews;
three great-great-nieces and nephews; and close friends, Cindy and Cylor
Ryles of Arnaudville.
Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Hebert; a daughter,
Simone Hebert; a brother-in-law, Elinore Huval; and a nephew, David Cody
Marks.
Pallbearers will be Larry Zerangue, Thomas Taylor, Jimmy C. Huval, Joe
Savoie, Michael Stelly and Jackie Stelly Jr. Honorary pallbearer Todd Huval.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and will be
observed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Friday until time of
services in Pellerin Funeral Home in Arnaudville, which is in charge of
arrangements.

Ronald Jacob
Funeral services for Mr. Ronald Jacob are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Lafountain
Funeral services for Frank Lafountain, 11, are incomplete at this time.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Bell Lewis
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Ms. Anna Bell Lewis, 69, will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Catholic Church here with burial in the church
cemetery.
Jude Mary Obiechina, C.M.F., will conduct the services.
Ms. Lewis died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Lafayette General
Hospital. She was a member of the Senior Companion Program and active in the
community.
Survivors include: five sons, Dwight and Emily Lewis of St. Martinville,
Douglass and Annette Lewis of Lafayette, Glenn and Normal Lewis of Opelousas,
Kendall Lewis of Lafayette and Neil Lewis of Opelousas; two daughters, Elaine
and Murriel Woodley of Leonville and Oradell and Alvin Thibodeaux of
Plaisance; two sisters, Yola Ozenne of Broussard and Nola Willis of Houston,
Texas; 27 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Ms. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; her parents, Charles
Paul and Edna Johnson Williams; a daughter, Cynthia Ann Mouton; six brothers,
Raynuse, Albert, Gilbert, Dennis, Danet and Frank Williams; and five sisters,
Ida, Laura, Louella, Eula and Yola.
Visiting hours will be observed from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family
Catholic Church in Lawtell.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Heather Semien
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Heather CoLane' Semien, 22, will be
held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery.
Monsignor Romero will conduct the services.
Ms. Semien died at 11:22 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001, in Opelousas.
Survivors include: her mother, Shirley Semien of Ville Platte; her
grandmother, Allie Semien of Ville Platte; her father, Ronney Thomas of Ville
Platte; a son, Johntavis A. Semien of Ville Platte; two daughters, Bianca
Monae' Semien and LaKenya Ronae' Richard, both of Ville Platte; three
brothers, Jeremy Semien and Jordan Semien, both of Ville Platte, and Luke
Thomas of Mamou; and three sisters, Tamikea Semien, Katrina Poullard and Hope
Semien, all of Ville Platte. She is also survived by a host of other loving
relatives and friends.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral
Home in Ville Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary will be
recited at 7 p.m.

Alexis Soileau
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Infant Alexis Monique Soileau were held
at 1 p.m. today in Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church here with
burial in Gates of Heaven.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Octavia Stevens
GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mrs. Octavia Stevens, 74, will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in True Vine Baptist Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Rev. L.T. Thomas, pastor of True Vine Baptist Church, will conduct the
services.
Mrs. Stevens, a resident of Washington and a native of Grand Prairie, died
Saturday, February 3, 2001, in Lafayette. She was a member of True Vine
Baptist Church in Grand Prairie.
Survivors include: her former husband, Anderson Stevens of Opelousas; three
sons, Rev. Alron Stevens and Phillip Stevens, both of Opelousas, and Edison
Stevens of Lake Charles; six daughters, Eldora Simmons, Loura Ardoin and Lena
Tibbs, all of Houston, Texas, Mathilda Stewart of New Orleans, Brenda
Broussard of Arnaudville and Elsie Williams of Opelousas; two brothers,
Carlton Freeman and Larry Freeman, both of Washington; a sister, Rose Mae
Freeman of Ville Platte; 32 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host
of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by a son, Hinton Stevens; seven brothers;
three sisters; and two grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in True Vine Baptist Church in
Grand Prairie. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Murphy
Tatman
PORT ARTHUR, Texas - Funeral services for Rev. Murphy Lee Tatman will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday in Eastern Star Baptist Church here with burial in
Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas.
Rev. Tatman died Wednesday, January 31, 2001, in UTMB Hospital in Galveston,
Texas. A native of Whiteville, he was a resident of Port Arthur, Texas, for
33 years and a graduate of Lincoln High School in Morrow. He was a retired
cement finisher and a member of the Bibleway Temple C.H.S.C., where he served
as a Minister, Sunday School Teacher and President of the Male Chorus.
Survivors include: his wife, JoAnn Dixson Tatman of Port Arthur, Texas; two
daughters, Merlin Stevens Hollis and Yolanda Tatman Pitre, both of Houston,
Texas; two sons, Murphy C. Tatman of Port Arthur, Texas, and Reginald Tatman
of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Johnny Mae LeBlanc of Port Arthur, Texas,
Rose Mary Brown of Washington and Thelma Forsythe of Opelousas; four
brothers, James Tatman Jr. of Opelousas, Foster Tatman Sr., Aaron Tatman and
Harold Tatman Sr., all of Port Arthur, Texas; eight grandchildren; and a host
of other relatives and friends.
Rev. Tatman was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ida Tatman; and
two brothers, Daly Tatman and Alton Tatman.
Visiting hours will be observed from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Gabriel Funeral
Home in Port Arthur, Texas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Yola Thomas
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Yola Lee Thomas, 48, will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with burial in St. Leo
Cemetery.
The Rev. Ray Hannah will conduct the services.
Mrs. Thomas died at 9:16 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital
in Opelousas. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Leonville.
Mrs. Thomas attended school at Katherine Drexel Elementary in Leonville. She
graduated from St. Peter Claver High in Grand Coteau. Mrs. Thomas also
graduated from Delta School of Business in Lafayette in clerical keypunch.
Attended an in-service training program for nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes
Hospital in Lafayette and received her certificate. She also attended T.H.
Harris Vocational Technical School in Floral Designs.
Survivors include: her mother, Mrs. Mary Louana G. Collins of Arnaudville;
her husband, Joseph Raymond Thomas of Opelousas; two daughters, Wanda Gail
Thomas of Dover, Del., and her special friend, John "Jay" Marshall of
Rochester, N.Y., and Rhonda Faye Thomas of Opelousas; four brothers, Irvin
(Lynn) Collins of Sunset, Appolinaire "Boggey" (Genevieve) Collins, Noel
Collins and Louis (Julia) Collins, all of Leonville; and six sisters, Leola
P. Fields, Shirleen (Adam) Roberts, and Celeste (Joseph "Coe") Human, all of
Opelousas, Shirley "Sis" (Alcee) Borel, Adam (Walter Major) Brown and Delia
(Dalton "Pemo") Brown, all of Leonville. Remembering her earthly life will be
two nephews she helped raise, George Allen Collins and Shelton Thomas; in
addition to her nephews, an uncle, Joseph F. Collins of Sunset; four god
children, Mary Borel of Leonville, Louis Collins of Arnaudville, Sheila
Roberts of Opelousas and Vanessa Brooks of Opelousas; along with a host of
nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends.
Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her father, Appolinaire "Wade" Collins;
a brother, Norman "Nockey" Collins; a sister, Mary Ella C. Williams; her
maternal grandmother, Celeste G. Cooper; her paternal grandparents, Noel and
Theresa Collins; her mother-in-law, Louise T. Thomas; her father-in-law,
Preston "Rap" Thomas Sr.; a nephew, Joseph "Jimmy" Collins; a niece, Mary
Joanne F. Keys; a great-nephew, Horace Keys Jr.; a great-niece, Jerrell Marie
Borel; a sister-in-law, Rita Major Collins; and a brother-in-law, Preston.

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Friday  --  February 09, 2001

James Briley
HOUSTON, Texas - Memorial services for Mr. James Raymond Briley, 61, were
held at 1 p.m. today in St. Bernadette Catholic Church here.
Mr. Briley, a resident of Houston, Texas, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday,
February 7, 2001. He was a graduate of U.S.L. and received his masters degree
in engineering science from the University of Houston. Mr. Briley was first
employed by E.I. Dupont in Eiken, S.C. He later went to work for NASA where
he retired after 25 years of dedicated service. At the time of his death, he
was employed by McDonald Douglas/The Boeing Company.
Survivors include: his wife, Julie; a daughter, Jamie and her husband Jerry
Turner; and two granddaughters, Caitlin and Hayley. He is also survived by
five brothers, and two sisters, Dr. W.J. Briley and J.D. Briley, both of
Opelousas, Hubert Briley and Wilda Dunlap, both of Lafayette, Velma Arnaud of
Groves, Texas, Nolin Briley of Diamondhead, Miss., and Louis Briley of
Leesburg, Fla.
Mr. Briley was precede din death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Briley
of Opelousas; and a brother, Alvin "Coke" Briley of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Adam Clark
Funeral services for Mr. Adam Clark are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Jacob
Mr. Ronald Jacob, 60, a resident of Chataignier, died Wednesday, February 7,
2001, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: his wife, Velma Jacob of Chataignier; two sons, Terry
Jacob and Antonio Jacob, both of Grand Prairie; and four brothers, Donald
Jacob, Lee Alex Jacob, Joseph Herman Jacob and Walter Lee Jacob.
Mr. Jacob was preceded in death by his father, Ewell Jacob; his mother, Nazel
Jacob; and a sister, Mary Ella Jacob.
A private viewing was held Thursday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Ville
Platte, which was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Lafleur
BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Talbert Lafleur, 64, were held
at 11 a.m. today in Belaire Cove Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Frank Lafountain
Funeral services for Frank "Spike" Lafountain, 11, will be held at noon
Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Garden
of Memory.
Alfred Richard, pastor of Born Again To Live, will conduct the services.
Frank died Wednesday, February 7, 2001, in Opelousas.
Survivors include: his parents, Shelia Lafountain Taylor and Michael Taylor
Sr. of Opelousas; a brother, Don Ray Antoine of Opelousas; a stepbrother,
Michael James Taylor Jr. of Opelousas; two sisters, Crystal Lafountain and
Michelle Lafountain, both of Opelousas; and a stepsister, Tyneshia Taylor of
Opelousas. He also leaves to mourn his maternal grandparents, Patricia
Lafountain and Jessie Lafountain of Opelousas; his step grandfather, Joseph
Carron of Opelousas; his great-grandmother, Lucille Richard of Opelousas; a
special aunt and uncle, Kevin and Lisa Lafountain of Opelousas; two uncles,
Eddie and Jessie Taylor of Opelousas; aunts, Judy Frances and Sandy Taylor of
Houston, Texas, Louise Taylor and Wilma Taylor, both of Opelousas; a host of
great-uncles, great-aunts, other relatives, friends and godparents, Robert
and Emma Lou Lafountain of Opelousas.
Frank was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Victor Lafountain Sr.
and Albert Richard; his grandparents, Frank and Eula Mae Taylor; his
great-grandmother, Mable Lafountain; and two uncles, Phillip Lafountain and
Jerry Laday.
Visiting hours will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Florina Mouton
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Florina Gertrude Mouton, the former
Florina Gertrude Thibodeaux, 73, will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church here. Dismissal services will be held at 10
a.m. Monday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Carencro.
The Rev. F. Borgia Audespin, SVD, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church in Lafayette, will conduct the services, accompanied by Deacon Anthony
Ozenne.
Musical selections will be provided by Dorsey Formen and Brenda Francis.
Mrs. Mouton, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Carencro, died at 7:15
p.m. Monday, February 5, 2001, at her residence. She had been a parishioner
of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette and was a member of
the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court #76, American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary Post #504 and had been a Eucharistic Minister. Mrs. Mouton
retired from Lafayette General Medical Center with 16 years of service.
Survivors include: two sons, Johnny Mouton and wife Wilda and Stanford Mouton
and wife Debra, all of Lafayette; four daughters, Nell Harmond and husband
Glynn, Brenda Francis, Jessie Charles and Caroline Allen and husband Marcus,
all of Lafayette; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews and friends.
Mrs. Mouton was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Junius Mouton; a
grandchild, Malik Allen; her parents, Leopaul Thibodeaux and the former
Mildred Shelvin, both natives of Carencro; and a brother, Wilson Thibodeaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 4 p.m. Sunday until
time of services and from 8 a.m. Monday until dismissal services in
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette.
Pallbearers will be Demetrius Charles, Barry Charles, Quincy Francis,
Johnathan Mouton, Ron Mouton and Virgil Hammond.
The Mouton family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Luis Meza, Daniel
J. Carroll and Hospice of Acadiana.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of
arrangements.

Mable Sam
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Ms. Mable Rideaux Sam, 87, will be held at
10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary Catholic Church here with burial in Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
The Rev. Mr. Alvin R. Dejean will conduct the services.
Ms. Sam died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital in
Opelousas.
Survivors include: two sisters, Joyce Sam of Port Barre and Laura Pickney of
Arnaudville. She raised four children one preceded her in death, Oran
Malveaux. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews, other relatives, friends and two godchildren, Jimmy Leben and
Betty White.
Ms. Sam was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Sam; and her parents,
Arthur and Mary Albert Rideaux.

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.

Kimberly Savoy
LAFAYETTE - Memorial services for Ms. Kimberly Ann Boyd Savoy, 27, will be
held at 3 p.m. today in Asbury United Methodist Church here.
The Rev. Steven Spurlock, pastor, Broadmoor United Methodist Church in
Shreveport and the Rev. C. Nicholas Trahan, pastor of St. John the
Evangelist, will conduct the services.
Music will be provided by the Asbury Church Choir and the Alpha Omega Youth
Choir.
Ms. Savoy, a native of Crowley, died in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical
Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was the daughter
of Rev. and Mrs. Edward "Ed" Boyd of Lafayette. Ms. Savoy was a 1990 graduate
of St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles and a 1994 graduate in
general studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, formerly
U.S.L. She also attained her board certification in Substance Abuse
Counseling, and she worked in St. Landry Parish and Opelousas for several
years, mostly with New Beginnings and Handsel Health Care. She retired from
her profession and at the time of her untimely death was pursuing her love of
refinishing antiques.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost six years, Kurt Savoy of
Opelousas; her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Ed Boyd, her father is presently
serving as Senior pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church; a brother, Kyle
Edward of Paris, Texas; a stepdaughter, Ashley Marie Savoy of Modesto,
Calif.; her mother-in-law, Bessie Marie LeJeune of Plaisance; her maternal
grandmother, Maud "MaMa" Smith of Mansfield and her paternal grandfather,
Troy E. Boyd Sr. of Converse. Kimberly was also a surrogate mother of
Brittany Davis of Lafayette.
Ms. Savoy was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, J.N. Smith; and
her paternal grandmother, Bobbye Lois Boyd.
Kimberly's family chose to donate her organs to Louisiana Organ Procurement
Agency (LOPA) and now others will live through this unselfish and loving
decision.
In memory of Kimberly, you may choose to make donations to either Louisiana
Memorial United Methodist Church, 515 E. Bellevue Street, Opelousas, La.
70570 or Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 Live Oak Blvd., Lafayette, La.
70503.
The family received visitors at Asbury from 1 p.m. today until time of
services.
Delhomme Funeral Home, (337) 235-9449, Lafayette are funeral directors
handling arrangements.

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

Shamar Yokum
CROWLEY - Funeral services for Shamar Louis Yokum, 9 months, will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday in Israelite Baptist Church here with burial in West Crowley
Cemetery.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine S.
Higginbotham
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Josephine Soulas Higginbotham, 79, will
be held at Melancon Funeral Home (date and time are pending).
Interment will be in St. Charles Borromeo Church Cemetery in Grand Coteau.

A resident of Opelousas, Higginbotham died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in her
home.
Survivors include her four children, Cheryl Higginbotham Abdalla and her
husband, Robert; Ronald James Higginbotham and his wife, Denise; Wilson John
Higginbotham; and Judy Stanford and Fred Bastien. She is also survived by
three grandchildren, April Ivy Kelly and her husband, Jamie; John Michael
Hernandez Stanford and Joshua Caleb Higginbotham; and one great-grandchild,
Madeleine Jayne Kelly.
Other survivors include her brother, Lester; her nephew, Whitbury J. Stelly
and his wife, Neva; and her niece, Vivian Alleman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Joseph "Hick" Higginbotham;
her parents, Laura Ivy Soulas and Victor Soulas and two sisters, Ida Soulas
Lanclos and Dora Soulas Stelly; and three brothers, Calaway Soulas, Afred
Soulas and Victor Soulas Jr.
Melancon Funeral Home in Grand Coteau is in charge of the arrangements.


James Briley
HOUSTON, Texas - Memorial services for Mr. James Raymond Briley, 61, were
held at 1 p.m. today in St. Bernadette Catholic Church here.
Mr. Briley, a resident of Houston, Texas, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday,
February 7, 2001. He was a graduate of U.S.L. and received his masters degree
in engineering science from the University of Houston. Mr. Briley was first
employed by E.I. Dupont in Eiken, S.C. He later went to work for NASA where
he retired after 25 years of dedicated service. At the time of his death, he
was employed by McDonald Douglas/The Boeing Company.
Survivors include: his wife, Julie; a daughter, Jamie and her husband Jerry
Turner; and two granddaughters, Caitlin and Hayley. He is also survived by
five brothers, and two sisters, Dr. W.J. Briley and J.D. Briley, both of
Opelousas, Hubert Briley and Wilda Dunlap, both of Lafayette, Velma Arnaud of
Groves, Texas, Nolin Briley of Diamondhead, Miss., and Louis Briley of
Leesburg, Fla.
Mr. Briley was precede din death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Briley
of Opelousas; and a brother, Alvin "Coke" Briley of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Adam Clark
Funeral services for Mr. Adam Clark are incomplete at this time.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Jacob
Mr. Ronald Jacob, 60, a resident of Chataignier, died Wednesday, February 7,
2001, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou.
Survivors include: his wife, Velma Jacob of Chataignier; two sons, Terry
Jacob and Antonio Jacob, both of Grand Prairie; and four brothers, Donald
Jacob, Lee Alex Jacob, Joseph Herman Jacob and Walter Lee Jacob.
Mr. Jacob was preceded in death by his father, Ewell Jacob; his mother, Nazel
Jacob; and a sister, Mary Ella Jacob.
A private viewing was held Thursday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in Ville
Platte, which was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Lafleur
BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Talbert Lafleur, 64, were held
at 11 a.m. today in Belaire Cove Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

Frank Lafountain
Funeral services for Frank "Spike" Lafountain, 11, will be held at noon
Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Garden
of Memory.
Alfred Richard, pastor of Born Again To Live, will conduct the services.
Frank died Wednesday, February 7, 2001, in Opelousas.
Survivors include: his parents, Shelia Lafountain Taylor and Michael Taylor
Sr. of Opelousas; a brother, Don Ray Antoine of Opelousas; a stepbrother,
Michael James Taylor Jr. of Opelousas; two sisters, Crystal Lafountain and
Michelle Lafountain, both of Opelousas; and a stepsister, Tyneshia Taylor of
Opelousas. He also leaves to mourn his maternal grandparents, Patricia
Lafountain and Jessie Lafountain of Opelousas; his step grandfather, Joseph
Carron of Opelousas; his great-grandmother, Lucille Richard of Opelousas; a
special aunt and uncle, Kevin and Lisa Lafountain of Opelousas; two uncles,
Eddie and Jessie Taylor of Opelousas; aunts, Judy Frances and Sandy Taylor of
Houston, Texas, Louise Taylor and Wilma Taylor, both of Opelousas; a host of
great-uncles, great-aunts, other relatives, friends and godparents, Robert
and Emma Lou Lafountain of Opelousas.
Frank was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Victor Lafountain Sr.
and Albert Richard; his grandparents, Frank and Eula Mae Taylor; his
great-grandmother, Mable Lafountain; and two uncles, Phillip Lafountain and
Jerry Laday.
Visiting hours will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in Williams Funeral Home in
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.

Florina Mouton
LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Mrs. Florina Gertrude Mouton, the former Florina Gertrude
Thibodeaux, 73, will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church here.
Dismissal services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Cemetery in
Carencro.
The Rev. F. Borgia Audespin, SVD, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in
Lafayette, will conduct the services, accompanied by Deacon Anthony Ozenne.
Musical selections will be provided by Dorsey Formen and Brenda Francis.
Mrs. Mouton, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Carencro, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday,
February 5, 2001, at her residence. She had been a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church in Lafayette and was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary
Court #76, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #504 and had been a Eucharistic Minister. Mrs.
Mouton retired from Lafayette General Medical Center with 16 years of service.
Survivors include: two sons, Johnny Mouton and wife Wilda and Stanford Mouton and wife Debra,
all of Lafayette; four daughters, Nell Harmond and husband Glynn, Brenda Francis, Jessie Charles
and Caroline Allen and husband Marcus, all of Lafayette; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-
grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Mrs. Mouton was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Junius Mouton; a grandchild, Malik
Allen; her parents, Leopaul Thibodeaux and the former Mildred Shelvin, both natives of Carencro;
and a brother, Wilson Thibodeaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 4 p.m. Sunday until time of services
and from 8 a.m. Monday until dismissal services in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in
Lafayette.
Pallbearers will be Demetrius Charles, Barry Charles, Quincy Francis, Johnathan Mouton, Ron
Mouton and Virgil Hammond.
The Mouton family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Luis Meza, Daniel J. Carroll and
Hospice of Acadiana.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements.

Mable Sam
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Ms. Mable Rideaux Sam, 87, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in
St. Mary Catholic Church here with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The Rev. Mr. Alvin R. Dejean will conduct the services.
Ms. Sam died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital in Opelousas.
Survivors include: two sisters, Joyce Sam of Port Barre and Laura Pickney of Arnaudville. She
raised four children one preceded her in death, Oran Malveaux. She also leaves to mourn a host
of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, friends and two godchildren,
Jimmy Leben and Betty White.
Ms. Sam was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Sam; and her parents, Arthur and Mary Albert
Rideaux.
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.

Kimberly Savoy
LAFAYETTE - Memorial services for Ms. Kimberly Ann Boyd Savoy, 27, will be held at 3 p.m. today
in Asbury United Methodist Church here.
The Rev. Steven Spurlock, pastor, Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Shreveport and the Rev.
C. Nicholas Trahan, pastor of St. John the Evangelist, will conduct the services.
Music will be provided by the Asbury Church Choir and the Alpha Omega Youth Choir.
Ms. Savoy, a native of Crowley, died in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center from
injuries received in an automobile accident. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Edward "Ed"
Boyd of Lafayette. Ms. Savoy was a 1990 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake
Charles and a 1994 graduate in general studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette,
formerly U.S.L. She also attained her board certification in Substance Abuse Counseling, and she
worked in St. Landry Parish and Opelousas for several years, mostly with New Beginnings and
Handsel Health Care. She retired from her profession and at the time of her untimely death was
pursuing her love of refinishing antiques.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost six years, Kurt Savoy of Opelousas; her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. Ed Boyd, her father is presently serving as Senior pastor of Asbury United
Methodist Church; a brother, Kyle Edward of Paris, Texas; a stepdaughter, Ashley Marie Savoy of
Modesto, Calif.; her mother-in-law, Bessie Marie LeJeune of Plaisance; her maternal grandmother,
Maud "MaMa" Smith of Mansfield and her paternal grandfather, Troy E. Boyd Sr. of Converse.
Kimberly was also a surrogate mother of Brittany Davis of Lafayette.
Ms. Savoy was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, J.N. Smith; and her paternal
grandmother, Bobbye Lois Boyd.
Kimberly's family chose to donate her organs to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) and
now others will live through this unselfish and loving decision.
In memory of Kimberly, you may choose to make donations to either Louisiana Memorial United
Methodist Church, 515 E. Bellevue Street, Opelousas, La. 70570 or Asbury United Methodist
Church, 101 Live Oak Blvd., Lafayette, La. 70503.
The family received visitors at Asbury from 1 p.m. today until time of services.
Delhomme Funeral Home, (337) 235-9449, Lafayette are funeral directors handling arrangements.

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

Shamar Yokum
CROWLEY - Funeral services for Shamar Louis Yokum, 9 months, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in
Israelite Baptist Church here with burial in West Crowley Cemetery.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine S. Higginbotham
GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Josephine Soulas Higginbotham, 79, will be held at Melancon
Funeral Home (date and time are pending).
Interment will be in St. Charles Borromeo Church Cemetery in Grand Coteau.
A resident of Opelousas, Higginbotham died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, in her home.
Survivors include her four children, Cheryl Higginbotham Abdalla and her husband, Robert; Ronald
James Higginbotham and his wife, Denise; Wilson John Higginbotham; and Judy Stanford and Fred
Bastien. She is also survived by three grandchildren, April Ivy Kelly and her husband, Jamie;
John Michael Hernandez Stanford and Joshua Caleb Higginbotham; and one great-grandchild,
Madeleine Jayne Kelly.
Other survivors include her brother, Lester; her nephew, Whitbury J. Stelly and his wife, Neva;
and her niece, Vivian Alleman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Joseph "Hick" Higginbotham; her parents, Laura
Ivy Soulas and Victor Soulas and two sisters, Ida Soulas Lanclos and Dora Soulas Stelly; and
three brothers, Calaway Soulas, Afred Soulas and Victor Soulas Jr.
Melancon Funeral Home in Grand Coteau is in charge of the arrangements.

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Sunday  --  February 11, 2001

Emily Boudreaux
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Reed Boudreaux, 58, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday in St. Landry Catholic Church here with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park.
The Rev. Michael J. Russo, Monsignor Louis Melancon, Jerome Frey and Jeff
DeBlanc will conduct the services.
Mrs. Boudreaux, an Opelousas resident, died suddenly in her home Friday Feb.
9, 2001. She was the legal administrative to the late U.S. District Judge
John Shaw for 39 years and most recently courtroom deputy for U.S. Magistrate
Judge Pamela Tynes. She became actively involved in the Cursillo movement in
1991 and served in several capacities, including rector. She served on the
parish council and as a lector at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in
Opelousas. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was devoted to
her Catholic faith and to the Blessed Mother. She will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include: her husband and companion of 40 years, Frederick "Fred"
Boudreaux of Opelousas, and two nieces, Phyllis Soileau Cagnola and her
husband Patrick and their son Alex all of Carencro; and Stacy Soileau and her
husband Todd and their children Joseph and Elizabeth of Port Barre.
Mrs. Boudreaux was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton J. and Mary Attia
Pitre Reed; and a sister, Romona Reed Wyble.
Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until
time of service Monday. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. today.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on Old Sunset Road is in charge of the
arrangements.

Cecile Carlson
Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Carlson, 85, the former Cecile Bourriague,
will be held at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street at 1:30 p.m.
with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
Mrs. Carlson died February 8, 2001, in Miami Florida.
The Rev. Eugene Tremi will conduct the services.
Visitation was held from 5 p.m. Saturday until 9 p.m. and resumed at 9 a.m.
today until the time of services.
A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Survivors include: her son, Robert "Bob" Carlson and his wife Patricia of
Opelousas; his daughter, Carlene Morgas and her husband Jose of Miami, Fla.,
one brother, Henry Bourriague of baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs. Marie
Trocquet of New Orleans, and Mrs. Agnes Richard of Slidell; three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Carlson, her parents Rene Louis
Bourriague and Lydia Champagne Bourriague and her step mother, Adel St.
Martin Bourriague and a brother R.L. Bourriague Jr.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street in Opelousas is in charge of
the arrangements.

Eula Mae Carroll
LAWTELL - Funeral services for Eula Mae Carroll, 85, will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the church cemetery.
The Rev. Danny Picard will conduct the services.
Mrs. Carroll, a resident of Lawtell and housewife., died at 5:30 p.m. Friday
Feb. 9, 2001 in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: one son, Patrick Dean Carroll.
Visiting hours will be from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until
time of service Monday. A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. today.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Adam Clark Sr.
GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Adam Clark Sr., 64, will be held at 7
p.m. today in New Hope Baptist Church here. Burial will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery.
The Rev. M. L. Thomas will conduct the service.
Clark a resident of Eunice died Feb. 8, 2001 in Eunice Manor.
Survivors include: a daughter, Lorena Riggs of Ville Platte; a son, Adam
Clark Jr. of New Orleans; seven brothers, Fredrick and Felton Clark of New
Orleans, Larris Clark of Shreveport, Edrick Clark of Hot Springs, Ark.,
Clarence and Allen of Ville Platte, and Alvin Clark of Baton Rouge; five
sisters, Mary Lee, Olivia, Melissa, and Shirley Clark all of Ville Platte,
and Viola Jones of Ville Platte; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of the arrangements.

Anita Reed Durio
Funeral services for Mrs. Anita Reed Durio will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in
St. Landry Catholic Church here in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Eugene Tremi will conduct the services.
Mrs. Durio, a native of Washington and resident of Opelousas, died at 1:25
a.m. Saturday Feb. 10, 2001 in Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. She
was a retired clerk with Heymann Department Store and was a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary Post #45, the V.F.W. auxiliary, Ladies Altar
Society of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of
America.
Survivors include: a sister-in-law Alice Eyelyn Reed of Opelousas and by a
great number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces
and nephews and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Durio was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marcelline Rivas
Reed; four brothers, Bernard Reed Sr., Johnny Reed, Eddie Reed and Wilbur
Reed Sr.; and two sisters, Willie Mae Dohmann and Myrtle Gibson.
Visiting hours will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of
service Monday. A rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. today.

Veda Ferina
MELVILLE - Funeral services for Ms. Veda Ferina, 80, were held 11 a.m. Feb.
10, 2001 at St. John Catholic Church here with burial in St. John Mausoleum.
Ms. Ferina, a resident of Melville, died Friday Feb. 9, 2001 at 4:37 p.m. at
Tri-Community Nursing Home. She was a retired railroad depot operator.
Survivors include: one brother, Mr. Gerald Ferina of Kenner.
Ms. Ferina was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Bennedette Artall
Ferina; and one brother, Seymour Ferina.
Visiting hours were held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until time
of service Saturday. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Friday night.
Lafond Funeral Home of Melville is in charge of the arrangements.

Ivy Lafleur
GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy Bordelon Lafleur, 85, were held
at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Peters Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
Monsignor Louis Melancon conducted the services.
Mrs. Lafleur, a resident of Plaisance, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, February 9,
2001, in Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was a housewife.
Survivors include: a son, Richard Lafleur and wife Caroline of Cranshaw,
Miss.; three daughters, Tessie Frost and husband Pete and Moral Ortego and
husband Larry, both of Plaisance, and JoAnna Robin and husband Donald of Port
Barre; a brother, Marvin Bordelon of Chalmette; a sister, Lizzie Joubert of
Opelousas; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lafleur was preceded in death by her husband, Lee H. Lafleur; and her
parents, Felix and Alma Bordelon.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 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.

Anne McCardell
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mrs. Anne Broussard McCardell, 45, will be
held at 2 p.m. in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens.
The Rev. Paul G. Bienvenu of St. Leo the Great Church will conduct the
services. Mrs. McCardell's son, John Henry McCardell, will be organist at the
service.
Mrs. McCardell, a native of Crowley and resident of Lafayette, died at 12:18
p.m. Friday Feb. 9, 2001 in her residence. She was a member of the St. Mary
Catholic Community.
Survivors include: her husband, Frank "Chip" K. McCardell Jr. of Lafayette;
two daughters, Jessica Rae Franzel McCardell and Lauren Elizabeth Bercier
McCardell, both of Lafayette; two sons, Zachary Hunter Stanislaus McCardell
and Jonathan Henry Thomas McCardell, both of Lafayette; and three brothers,
Edwin Elie Broussard Jr. of Houston, Texas; Robert John Broussard of Sunset
and Richard James Broussard of Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Elie Broussard of Abbeville
and Norena Rita Franzel of New Orleans.
Pallbearers will be Thomas McCardell, Glynn Leger, Carl Fontenot, Karl Mayer,
Mike Pierce and Vance Andrus.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until
time of services Monday. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. today.
Martin and Castille Funeral Home Inc. of Lafayette are in charge of the
arrangements.

Gilbert Smith
CARENCRO - Funeral services for Gilbert Smith, 76, will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial at Bellevue
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Smith, a resident of Carencro and native of Grand Prairie, died at 7:05
p.m. Feb. 9, 2001 in Our Lady of Lourdes. He was a retired banker and World
War II U.S. Army veteran. He also belonged to various civic and social clubs
before his retirement. He was vice president of consumer loans for First
National Bank.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Eldriner Guidry Smith of Carencro; one
daughter, Mrs. Vicki S. Manuel and husband Terry of Carencro; one sister,
Mrs. Rose Richard and husband Laddie of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren,
Kelly Manuel, Paul Manuel and Derwin Perron; and Derwin Perron's father,
Derwin Perron Sr.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Georgeanna Smith;
and two sisters, Myrtle "Tiny" Bergeron and Anna Bell Doucet.
Visiting hours will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of
service Monday.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of the arrangements.

Marie Thibodeaux
EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Marie Ella Thibodeaux, 78, were held at 11
a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Our Lady of
the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Church Point/Acadia/Hwy. 35.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Yola Thomas
LEONVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Yola Lee Thomas, 48, were held at 10
a.m. Saturday in St. Catherine Catholic Church here with burial in St. Leo
Cemetery.
The Rev. Ray Hannah conducted the services.
Mrs. Thomas died at 9:16 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2001, in Doctors' Hospital
in Opelousas. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Leonville.
Mrs. Thomas attended school at Katherine Drexel Elementary in Leonville. She
graduated from St. Peter Claver High in Grand Coteau. Mrs. Thomas also
graduated from Delta School of Business in Lafayette in clerical keypunch.
Attended an in-service training program for nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes
Hospital in Lafayette and received her certificate. She also attended T.H.
Harris Vocational Technical School in Floral Designs.

Survivors include: her mother, Mrs. Mary Louana G. Collins of Arnaudville;
her husband, Joseph Raymond Thomas of Opelousas; two daughters, Wanda Gail
Thomas of Dover, Del., and her special friend, John "Jay" Marshall of
Rochester, N.Y., and Rhonda Faye Thomas of Opelousas; four brothers, Irvin
(Lynn) Collins of Sunset, Appolinaire "Boggey" (Genevieve) Collins, Noel
Collins and Louis (Julia) Collins, all of Leonville; and six sisters, Leola
P. Fields, Shirleen (Adam) Roberts, and Celeste (Joseph "Coe") Human, all of
Opelousas, Shirley "Sis" (Alcee) Borel, Amaya (Walter Major) Brown and Delia
(Dalton "Pemo") Brown, all of Leonville. Remembering her earthly life will be
two nephews she helped raise, George Allen Collins and Shelton Thomas; in
addition to her nephews, an uncle, Joseph F. Collins of Sunset; four god
children, Mary Borel of Leonville, Louis Collins of Arnaudville, Sheila
Roberts of Opelousas and Vanessa Brooks of Opelousas; along with a host of
nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends.
Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her father, Appolinaire "Wade" Collins;
a brother, Norman "Nockey" Collins; a sister, Mary Ella C. Williams; her
maternal grandmother, Celeste G. Cooper; her paternal grandparents, Noel and
Theresa Collins; her mother-in-law, Louise T. Thomas; her father-in-law,
Preston "Rap" Thomas Sr.; a nephew, Joseph "Jimmy" Collins; a niece, Mary
Joanne F. Keys; a great-nephew, Horace Keys Jr.; a great-niece, Jerrell Marie
Borel; a sister-in-law, Rita Major Collins; and a brother-in-law, Preston
"Jack" Thomas Jr.
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral
Home in Opelousas, which was in charge of arrangements. A rosary was recited
at 7 p.m.

Cecile A. Rivette
ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Cecile Artigue Rivette, 78, will be
held at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial
the church mausoleum.
The Rev. Gary Schexnayder, pastor at St. Edmund's Catholic Church in
Lafayette and cousin of Mrs. Rivette, along with the Rev. William Ruskoski of
St. Francis Regis Catholic Church will conduct the services.

Mrs. Rivette died Friday afternoon Feb. 9, 2001 in Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. She was a native and resident of
Arnaudville for most of her life and had been a resident of New Orleans from
1949 to 1975. She was a parishioner of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church and
was a member of the ladies altar society. Mrs. Rivette was also a member of
the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post 5153 in Arnaudville.
Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Eugene Rivette Jr. of Arnaudville; two
daughters, Phyllis Rivette and her husband, Tony Allemand of Breaux Bridge,
and Elaine R. Palmer and husband Dr. Charles Palmer of Goldens Bridge, New
York; four grandchildren, J. Harold Stutes III, Evan Paul Stutes, Michael
Adam Stutes and Ryan Eugene Stutes; and one sister, Nola A Arnaud of
Arnaudville.
Mrs. Rivette was preceded in death by her two daughters, Cynthia Marie
Rivette and Jeanette Rivette, her parents, Gusman Artigue and the former
Elizabeth "Elise" Schexnayder, both natives of Arnaudville; and two sisters,
Evelyn A. Mistrot and Laurie A. Dalfrey.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
until time of service Monday. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today.
Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville is in charge of the arrangements.


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Monday  --  February 12, 2001
OBITUARIES
Duffy Brown Jr., Clarisse Curtis, Joseph Dupre, Gilbert Smith, Edward Soileau.

Duffy Brown Jr.

CARENCRO - Memorial services for Mr. Duffy Brown Jr., 80, will be held at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Melancon Funeral Home Chapel here.
Mr. Brown died Sunday, February 11, 2001, in Arnaudville.
Visiting hours will be observed from 1 p.m. Tuesday until time of services.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro (337) 896-6366 is in charge of the
arrangements.

Clarisse Curtis

PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mrs. Clarisse Vigie Ogea Curtis, 81, will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge here
with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Curtis, a resident of Palmetto for 60 years, a native of Prairie Ronde
and a resident of Kenner for 10 years, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, February
10, 2001, due to complications of diabetes.
Beloved mother of Betty Ogea Dialynas and the late Raymond Ogea;
mother-in-law of Joy Ogea Oelhafen and Ira Oelhafen; daughter of the late
Willis Vigie and Edmonia Dupre Vigie; sister of Larry Vigie and the late
Willard and Anatie Vigie and May Nola Phillips; grandmother of Gralyn Ogea;
and also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Visiting hours were observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday in the Kenner Funeral
Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. Visiting hours will be
held today (Monday) in the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge, Palmetto.
L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Dupre

PLAISANCE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Vorance Dupre, 55, were held at 2
p.m. today St. Andrew Catholic Church here with burial in the Dupre Family
Cemetery.
Mr. Dupre, a resident of Plaisance, died at 4:23 p.m. Sunday, February 11,
2001, in Opelousas General Hospital.
Survivors include: his wife, Betty Guillory Dupre of Lafayette; a daughter
and son-in-law, Sonya Dupre Moreau and husband Kenneth of Scott; his father,
Marshall Dupre of Plaisance; a brother, Huet Picheau Dupre of Plaisance; a
sister, Jane Andrepont of Nederland, Texas; a step-son, Dwayne Deville of
Plaisance; two grandchildren, Chase and Courtny Moreau; five
step-grandchildren, D.J., Jessica, Briann, Kailyn and Emily Deville.
Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. Sunday until time of services today.
LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Smith

Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert Smith, 76, were held at 11 a.m. today in
Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Pete conducted the services.
Mr. Smith, a resident of Carencro, a long-time resident of Opelousas and a
native of Grand Prairie, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2001, in Our
Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. He was a veteran of U.S. Army having served
in World War II. Mr. Smith belonged to various civic and social clubs before
his retirement (banker). He was V.P. of Consumer Loans for 1st National Bank.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Eldriner Guidry Smith of Carencro; a
daughter, Mrs. Vicki S. Manuel and husband Terry of Carencro; a sister, Mrs.
Rose Richard and husband Laddie of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren,
Kelly Manuel, Paul Manuel and Derwin Perron and his father Derwin Perron Sr.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by: his parents, Milton and Georgeanna Smith;
a daughter Judith Smith Perron Addotto; and two sisters, Myrtle (Tiny)
Bergeron and Anna Belle Doucet.
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. today
until time of services.
Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas, was in charge of
arrangements.

Edward Soileau

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Edward Soileau, 81, were held at 1:30
p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the church
mausoleum.
Msgr. Romero conducted the services.
Mr. Soileau, a resident of Ville Platte, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, February
11, 2001, in Ville Platte Medical Center after a long illness. He was retired
from Conoco.
Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn Brunet Soileau of Ville Platte; a son,
Brad Soileau and wife Lynette of Lake Charles; a daughter, Loretta Manuel and
husband Charles R. of Ville Platte; two brothers, Daniel Soileau of Lake
Charles and Johnny T. Soileau of Ville Platte; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Soileau was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Odile
Soileau; four sisters; and six brothers.
Visiting hours were observed from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m.
today until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m.
Ardoinム冱 Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.


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Tuesday  --  February 13, 2001
OBITUARIES
Virgie Charles
Clarisse Curtis
Vernon Dupre
Herbert Edwards
Yvette Felix
Leonard Meche
Mrs. Larris Miller
Loretta Young

Virgie Charles

LAWTELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Venable Charles, 80, will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in the
church cemetery.
The Rev. Danny Picard will conduct the services.
Mrs. Charles, a resident of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Lawtell, died at
2:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2001, in Winnie Arboretum Nursing Home in
Winnie, Texas. She was a retired lunch room worker from Lawtell School.
Survivors include: a son, Raymond Charles and wife Della of Beaumont, Texas;
a brother, Allen Venable of Eunice; a sister, Mrs. Betty Fontenot of
Lafayette; two grandchildren, David Mason Charles of West Field, N.Y., and
Lisa O'Quinn of China, Texas; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Charles was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Charles; and her
parents, Joseph and Azena Boudreaux Venable.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 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 Road in Opelousas is in charge
of arrangements.

Clarisse Curtis

PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mrs. Clarisse Vigie Ogea Curtis, 81, were
held at 11 a.m. today in the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge here
with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Curtis, a resident of Palmetto for 60 years, a native of Prairie Ronde
and a resident of Kenner for 10 years, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, February
10, 2001, due to complications of diabetes.
Beloved mother of Betty Ogea Dialynas and the late Raymond Ogea;
mother-in-law of Joy Ogea Oelhafen and Ira Oelhafen; daughter of the late
Willis Vigie and Edmonia Dupre Vigie; sister of Larry Vigie and the late
Willard and Anatie Vigie and May Nola Phillips; grandmother of Gralyn Ogea;
and also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Visiting hours were observed from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday in the Kenner Funeral
Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son, 2607 Williams Blvd.; and were also held
Monday in the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge, Palmetto.
L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Vernon Dupre

Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Dupre, 72, are incomplete at this time.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Herbert Edwards

PALMETTO - Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Edwards, 45, will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday in New Life Church of God here with burial in the church
cemetery.
The Rev. Dale Fontenot will conduct the services.
Mr. Edwards died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001, in Opelousas
General Hospital.
Survivors include: his father, Wallace Edwards Sr. of Palmetto; three
brothers, Eli (Juanita) Edwards of Palmetto, Wallace (Anna Rose) Edwards Jr.
of Washington and Albert Edwards of Melville; and six sisters, Mrs. Ruby
(Willie) Sanders, Mrs. Johnnie Mae (Anderson) Tezeno and Mrs. Velma Edwards,
all of Palmetto, Mrs. Janice (George) Holmes of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Barbara
(Phillip) Sweat of Beaumont, Texas, and Juanita (Matthew) Vaughn of Melville.
He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews and relatives, including a
community of friends.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his mother, Rita C. Edwards; and a
brother, Jerome Edwards.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Life
Church of God in Palmetto.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Yvette Felix

Funeral services for Ms. Yvette Felix, 29, are incomplete at this time.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Leonard Meche

GRAND COTEAU - Funeral services for Mr. Leonard Joseph Meche, 60, will be
held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church here with
burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Meche, a native of Grand Coteau and a resident of Sunset, died Sunday,
February 11, 2001, in Lafayette.
Survivors include: a sister, Udora Meche of Grand Coteau; an aunt, Evelyn
Meche of Grand Coteau; and several cousins and friends.
Mr. Meche was preceded in death by his parents, Moise Meche and the former
Elby Stelly.
Visiting hours will be observed from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau (337) 662-7286, is in charge of
arrangements.

Mrs. Larris Miller

BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Larris Miller, 72, were held at 10 a.m.
today in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in the church
mausoleum.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Loretta Young

MAMOU - Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Sue Young, 54, will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday in St. Ann's Catholic Church here with burial in the new
church cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

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Wednesday  --  February 14, 2001A
OBITUARIES
Beulah Ardoin, A.C. Dupre, Vernon Dupre, S. Neal Durio, David Jeansonne, Mrs.
Caffery Penn, Chester Weatheroy Sr.A

Beulah Ardoin

EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Fontenot Ardoin, 81, were held at
11 a.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Paul
Mausoleum.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

A.C. Dupre

Funeral services for Mr. A.C. Dupre, 75, are incomplete at this time.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Vernon Dupre

Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Dupre, 72, were held at 2:30 p.m. today in
St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park.
The Rev. Eugene Tremie conducted the services.
Mr. Dupre, a resident of Plaisance, died Monday, February 12, 2001. He was a
retired farmer and truck driver.
Survivors include: his wife, Ollie Dupre of Plaisance; a son, Terry Dupre of
Opelousas; six step children, Jerry Fontenot and Elaine Fontenot, both of
Ville Platte, Cynthia Joubert and Mitchell Pitre, both of Plaisance, Rita
Lasseigne of Lafayette and Emma Jane Fontenot of Belaire Cove; a sister, Rita
Fontenot and her husband Norman of Belaire Cove; two brothers, Winnis Dupre
and his wife Melda of Plaisance and Roger Dupre and his wife Gwen of Port
Barre; two grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; and eight step
great-grandchildren.
Mr. Dupre was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Dupre; his parents, Leo and
Nita Bordelon Dupre; and three brothers, Pervis, Nelton and Floyd Dupre.
Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today
until time of services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on North Main Street in Opelousas was in charge of
arrangements.

S. Neal Durio

ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. S. Neal Durio, 64, will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday in Melancon Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Francis
Regis Cemetery.
The Rev. Pete Smith, pastor of Church of the Epiphany will conduct the
services.
Mr. Durio, a native and lifelong resident of Arnaudville, died at 6:45 a.m.
Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at his residence. He was the owner and operator
of Durio Insurance Agency for over 30 years. Involved in community
organizations, he had served on the Board of Little Flower School, member of
the Arnaudville Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Association of Independent
Insurance Agents and Soil and Water Conservation District. A veteran of the
military, Mr. Durio had served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Judith Eve Savoy Durio of Arnaudville; two sons,
David Miles Durio and wife Erin of Arnaudville, and Michael Sidney Durio and
wife Shannon of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Michele Giroir and husband Scott
of Cedar Park, Texas; and three grandchildren, Natalie and Justin Giroir of
Cedar Park, Texas, and Lindsey Durio of Arnaudville.
Mr. Durio was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney John Durio and Lillian
McKinney Durio.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
today and from 8 a.m. Thursday until time of services.
Memorial contributions in the name of S. Neal Durio may be made to Hospice of
Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503-3240.
Melancon Funeral Home of Arnaudville, (337) 754-5725 is in charge of
arrangements.

David Jeansonne

CARENCRO -Funeral services for Mr. David Anthony Jeansonne, 40, will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter Catholic Church here.
Mr. Jeansonne died Saturday, February 10, 2001, as the result of an airplane
accident in Pecan Island. He was the Founder, Chairman of the Board and
C.E.O. of Omni Energy Services of Carencro.
Survivors include: his mother, Rosemary Cassidy Jeansonne; daughters, Natalie
Faye Jeansonne and Emily Rose Jeansonne; his former wife, Faye Oldenburg
Jeansonne; brothers, Dr. Kevin Jeansonne, Marty Jeansonne, Kenny Jeansonne,
Randy Jeansonne and Terry Jeansonne; and a sister, Suzanne Jeansonne.
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m.
Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions in the name of David Jeansonne may be made to the
Carencro Catholic School, David Anthony Jeansonne Chapel Fund, 200 W. St.
Peter, Carencro, La. 70520 or to the Alzheimer's Services of Acadiana, 128
Demande Blvd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 109, Lafayette, La. 70503.
Melancon Funeral Home, Carencro, La. (337-896-3232) is in charge of
arrangements.

Mrs. Caffery Penn

EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Caffery A. Penn, 94, were held at 2 p.m.
today in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary
Cemetery.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements.

Chester Weatheroy Sr.

Funeral services for Mr. Chester Weatheroy Sr., 84, will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue
Memorial.
The Rev. Jason Rubin will conduct the services.
Mr. Weatheroy died Thursday, February 8, 2001, in Opelousas. He retired from
Long Shoreman for over 35 years.
Survivors include: two sons, Chester Weatheroy Jr. and fiance Myrna Aguialdo
of Singapore and Garry Weatheroy and wife Joann of Norfolk, Va.; 11
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn two
stepsons, Calvin and Cleveland Quinn and daughter, along with a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Weatheroy was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Weatheroy; his
parents, Lucius and Marie Weatheroy; a daughter, Jerrelene Weatheroy; a
brother, Snag, Lee Weatherall; a sister, Savannah Frank; and a nephew, Nathan
"Bud" Frank.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in Williams
Funeral Home in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.


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Thursday  --  February 15, 2001

A.C. Dupre
Funeral services for Mr. A.C. Dupre, 75, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St.
Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park
Cemetery.
The Revs. Tremie and Picard will conduct the services.
Mr. Dupre, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 13,
2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was retired from Texas Eastern
Transmission Corporation after 30 years of service.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Janice Dupre Landry and spouse Michael
of Lafayette, and Mrs. Kristin Dupre Murphy and spouse Sean of West Plains,
Mo.; two sons, Ron Dupre and spouse Terri Lanusse Dupre of Houston, Texas,
and Neal Dupre and spouse Donna Edmond Dupre of Carencro; a sister, Mrs.
Rodney (Dot) Dupre of Prairie Ronde; seven grandsons; three granddaughters;
three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dupre was preceded in death by his parents, Arcade and Celestine Pitre
Dupre; three brothers, Vurice, Louis Sr. and Sybil Dupre; a sister, Nathalie
Dupre Fontenot; and a great-grandchild, Tanner Landry.
Pallbearers will be Scott Landry, Joey Dupre, Ryan Dupre, Tyler Murphy, Al
Vidrine and Sean Murphy. Honorary pallbearers will be Web Marcantel, Slick
Martin, Norman, Barbara and Bridget Roberson.
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
Friday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m.
The family of Mr. Dupre would like to thank: Dr. J.Y. Bordelon, Dr. Fie and
the late Dr. Wong. Also all of the staff at Opelousas General Hospital that
helped to take special care of him and assisted he and his family during his
long stay at the hospital. Also special thanks to his niece, Shirley Marks.
The family of Mr. A.C. would also like to thank the McDonald Coffee Club
group for their friendship, compassion and loyalty to Mr. Dupre before and
during his long illness. They will not be forgotten and will remain in the
thoughts and prayers of the Dupre family.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Yvette Felix
Funeral services for Ms. Yvette Marie Felix, 29, will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Mount Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of
Memory Cemetery.
The Rev. Albert Tezeno Sr., pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Opelousas,
will conduct the services.
Ms. Felix, a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., and a native of Lafayette, died
Saturday, February 10, 2001, in Phoenix, Ariz. She was a member of the Church
of Greater Love.
Survivors include: his father, Ozie B. Felix Sr.; her mother, Shirley S.
Felix; two grandmothers, Wilda Shelvin of Phoenix, Ariz., and Shopia Felix of
Opelousas; four brothers, Kendrick and Antonio Felix, both of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Ozie Felix Jr. of Two Palms, Calif., and Joshua Lazard of Washington; and a
host of nieces, nephews, aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, and a host
of relatives and friends.
Ms. Felix was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benjamin Shelvin Sr. and
Augustus Felix Sr.
A wake will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olive Baptist
Church in Opelousas.
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

Euna Miller
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Euna Fontenot Miller, the former Euna
Fuselier, 84, will be held (time pending for 11 a.m. Friday) in St. Anthony
Catholic Church here with burial in the new St. Ann Cemetery in Mamou.
Mrs. Miller, a resident of Eunice, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 14,
2001, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. She was retired from Moosa Memorial
Hospital.
Survivors include: her husband, Leroy Miller of Crowley; two sons, Luther
Fontenot and wife Judy of Lafayette and Donald Fontenot of Eunice; three
daughters, Mrs. Aaron (Caldonia) Fontenot of Ville Platte, Mrs. Fern
Latiolais of Lawtell and Mrs. Chris (Hedy) F. Pitre of Eunice; a sister,
Janet Fuselier of Mamou; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy C. Fontenot; a
son, Richard Fontenot; and two brothers, Bennel Fuselier and Ludwick Fuselier.
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. today until time of services on
Friday.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence Thomas Sr.
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Alonza Thomas Sr., 55, will be
held at 7 p.m. Friday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home here.
The Rev. Michael Guillory will conduct the services.
Mr. Thomas, a resident of Jackson, Miss., died Monday, February 12, 2001, in
VA Medical Center in Jackson, Miss.
Survivors include: his mother, Lillie Thomas of Eunice; his wife, Hilda
Thomas of Lafayette; three daughters, Mike Antoinette McGruder of Fort Polk,
Marlo Evette Thomas of Okinawa, Japan, and Twila A. Desciele of Fort
Richardson, Alaska; a son, Lawrence Thomas Jr. of Lafayette; a brother, Eric
Thomas of Eunice; a sister, Linda Thomas of Eunice; five foster brothers; a
foster sister; and eight grandchildren.
A wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in Owens-Thomas Funeral Home in
Eunice, which is in charge of arrangements.

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Friday  --  February 16, 2001 

Kirby Benoit 
LAWTELL - Memorial services for Kirby Michael Benoit, 6 months, at 10 a.m. 
Saturday in St. Bridget Catholic Church here with burial in Benoit Cemetery 
in Swords. Kirby died Monday, February 12, 2001. 
Survivors include: his parents, Michael and Jeanie Benoit of Dallas, Ga.; two 
sisters, Brianna and Sabrina; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benoit 
of Opelousas and Tom and Michelle Cabic of Rochester, NY. 
  
Fada Cormier 
EUNICE - Funeral services for Fada Thibodeaux Cormier, 93, were held at 2 
p.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery. 
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. 
  
A.C. Dupre 
Funeral services for Mr. A.C. Dupre, 75, were held at 2 p.m. today in St. 
Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park 
Cemetery. 
The Revs. Tremie and Picard conducted the services. 
Mr. Dupre, a resident of Opelousas, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 
2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was retired from Texas Eastern 
Transmission Corporation after 30 years of service. 
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Janice Dupre Landry and spouse Michael 
of Lafayette, and Mrs. Kristin Dupre Murphy and spouse Sean of West Plains, 
Mo.; two sons, Ron Dupre and spouse Terri Lanusse Dupre of Houston, Texas, 
and Neal Dupre and spouse Donna Edmond Dupre of Carencro; a sister, Mrs. 
Rodney (Dot) Dupre of Prairie Ronde; seven grandsons; three granddaughters; 
three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. 
Mr. Dupre was preceded in death by his parents, Arcade and Celestine Pitre 
Dupre; three brothers, Vurice, Louis Sr. and Sybil Dupre; a sister, Nathalie 
Dupre Fontenot; and a great-grandchild, Tanner Landry. 
Pallbearers were Scott Landry, Joey Dupre, Ryan Dupre, Tyler Murphy, Al 
Vidrine and Sean Murphy. Honorary pallbearers were Web Marcantel, Ivan 
Bourgogne, Slick Martin, Norman, Barbara and Bridget Roberson. 
Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. today 
until time of services. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. 
The family of Mr. Dupre would like to thank: Dr. J.Y. Bordelon, Dr. Fei and 
the late Dr. Wong. Also all of the staff at Opelousas General Hospital that 
helped to take special care of him and assisted he and his family during his 
long stay at the hospital. Also special thanks to his niece, Shirley Marks. 
The family of Mr. A.C. would also like to thank the McDonald Coffee Club 
group for their friendship, compassion and loyalty to Mr. Dupre before and 
during his long illness. They will not be forgotten and will remain in the 
thoughts and prayers of the Dupre family. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas was in charge of arrangements. 
  
Joseph Dupre 
PLAISANCE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Joe" Vorance Dupre, 55, were 
held at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Andrew Catholic Church here with burial in Dupre 
Family Cemetery. 
Mr. Dupre, a resident of Plaisance, died at 4:23 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 
2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. 
Survivors include: his wife, Betty Guillory Dupre of Plaisance; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Sonya Dupre Moreau and husband Kenneth of Scott; his father, 
Marshall Dupre of Plaisance; a brother, Huet Picheau Dupre of Plaisance; a 
sister, Jane Andrepont of Nederland, Texas; a stepson, Dwayne Deville of 
Plaisance; two grandchildren, Chase and Courtny Moreau; five 
step-grandchildren, D.J., Jessica, Briann, Kaitlyn and Emily Deville, all of 
Plaisance. 
Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. Sunday until time of services 
Monday. 
LaVille Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements. 
  
  
Yvette Felix 
Funeral services for Ms. Yvette Marie Felix, 29, will be held at 10 a.m. 
Saturday in Mount Olive Baptist Church in Opelousas with burial in Garden of 
Memory Cemetery. 
The Rev. Albert Tezeno Sr., pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in Opelousas, 
will conduct the services. 
Ms. Felix, a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., died Saturday, February 10, 2001, in 
Phoenix, Ariz. She was a member of the Church of Greater Love. 
Survivors include: her father, Ozie B. Felix Sr.; her mother, Shirley S. 
Felix; two grandmothers, Wilda Shelvin of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sophia Felix of 
Opelousas; four brothers, Kendrick and Antonio Felix, both of Phoenix, Ariz., 
Ozie Felix Jr. of Two Palms, Calif., and Joshua Lazard of Washington; and a 
host of nieces, nephews, aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, and a host 
of relatives and friends. 
Ms. Felix was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Benjamin Shelvin Sr. and 
Augustus Felix Sr. 
A wake will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olive Baptist 
Church in Opelousas. 
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Mary Lafleur 
Funeral services for Ms. Mary Lafleur are incomplete at this time. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Lou Hester Lambert 
Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Hester B. Lambert, 80, are incomplete at this 
time. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Jack Leger 
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Leger, 79, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in 
St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park 
Cemetery. 
The Rev. Gene Tremie will conduct the services. 
Mr. Leger, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Port Barre, died at 4:10 
p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2001, in the Methodist Hospital in Houston, 
Texas. He was a retired musician and health unit maintenance. Mr. Leger was a 
veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. 
He was an accomplished accordion player who played music for many years in 
Acadiana with several French bands. Mr. Leger not only enjoyed playing music 
but enjoyed the French people that came to listen to the band and the 
wonderful conversations that he had with them both about music and life in 
French Louisiana. He worked with the Parish Health Unit and a nursing home 
for most of his life here in Opelousas. 
Survivors include: his wife, Marie Leger of Opelousas; a daughter, Mrs. Eve 
B. Fontenot and husband Virgil of Eunice; a sister, Philomene Leger Tauzin of 
Breaux Bridge; four brothers, Warren Leger of Baton Rouge, Albert Leger of 
Brookland, Texas, Dave Leger of Prairie Ronde and Eric Leger of Grapevine, 
Ark.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mr. Leger was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ida Mott Leger. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Euna Miller 
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Euna Fontenot Miller, the former Euna 
Fuselier, 84, were held at 11 a.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here 
with burial in the new St. Ann Cemetery in Mamou. 
Mrs. Miller, a resident of Eunice, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 
2001, in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. She was retired from Moosa Memorial 
Hospital. 
Survivors include: her husband, Leroy Miller of Crowley; two sons, Luther 
Fontenot and wife Judy of Lafayette and Donald Fontenot of Eunice; four 
daughters, Mrs. Aaron (Caldonia) Fontenot of Ville Platte, Mrs. Fern 
Latiolais of Lawtell, Mrs. Chris (Hedy) F. Pitre of Eunice and Andrea 
Fontenot of Baton Rouge; a sister, Janet Fuselier of Mamou; 15 grandchildren; 
and 24 great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy C. Fontenot; a 
son, Richard Fontenot; and two brothers, Bennel Fuselier and Ludwick Fuselier. 
Visiting hours were observed from 10 a.m. Thursday until time of services on 
today. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. 
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. 
  
Caffery Penn 
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Caffery A. Penn, 94, were held at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery. 
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. 


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Sunday  --   February 18, 2001 

Osburn Ingram 
EUNICE - Funeral services for Osburn Furr Ingram, 80, were held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery. 
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. 
  
Mary Lafleur 
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mary M. Lafleur, 86, will be held 7 p.m. 
Sunday at the Ninth Baptist church here with burial 10 a.m. Monday in the 
church cemetery. 
Officiating will be the Rev. M.L. Thomas. 
Mrs. Lafleur, a resident of Ville Platte, died Friday, February 16, 2001 at 
the Ville Platte Medical Center. 
Survivors include: six daughters, Margret Poullard, Mary Jane Lafleur, Annie 
Bell Pitre, Beverly Vidrine and Jo Ann Lafleur, all of Ville Platte, and 
Geraldine Lafleur I. Tolon of San Francisco ; six sons, Wilfred Lafleur and 
Walter Lafleur, both of San Francisco, James Anthony Lafleur of Vallejo, 
Calif., Roger Lafleur of Oakland, Calif., Eraste Lafleur Jr. of San Jose, 
Calif., and Gerald Lafleur of Ville Platte; five brothers, Clifton Myers and 
Morris Myers, both of Beaumont, Texas, John Myers, Jimmie Myers and Warren 
Myers, all of Opelousas; four sisters, Lydia Adams and Hazel Kelly, both of 
Beaumont, Texas, Victoria Prince of Houston and Theresa Cormier of Lafayette; 
an aunt, Rita Batiste of Lafayette; and 70 grandchildren. 
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Ninth Baptist Church in Ville Platte. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Marla Lee 
Funeral services for Ms. Marla Lee, 59, are incomplete at this time. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Ivan "Buck" Ryder 
PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mr. Ivan "Buck" Ryder, 81, will be held at 
10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in Old Sacred 
Heart Cemetery. 
Mr. Ryder, a native of Waxia and resident of Port Barre, died at 1:15 a.m. 
Feb. 17, 2001 in Opelousas General Hospital. Ryder was a World War II 
veteran. He served as a U.S. Army sergeant from March 1941 to 1945. He served 
as St. Landry Parish Police Juror for District 6 from March 1973 to January 
1984. He was president of the Jury from 1976 to 1984 and parish manager from 
1978 to 1980. He represented Region 3 on the state Police Jury Association 
executive board from 1976 to 1984. 
Mr. Ryder was employed by the governor to oversee operations on the Sabine 
River Authority from 1984 to 1988. He also worked as general manager of Sam 
Grimmett Inc. for many years and was a retired farmer and businessman. He was 
president of Courtableau Wildlife Hunting Club, and was active in many 
various church and other civic organization, which include: the Knights of 
Columbus, American Legion, National Rifle Association, Farm Bureau and Port 
Barre High Booster Club. 
Mr. Ryder was a devoted fan and supporter of the Port Barre Red Devils, 
little league, University of Louisiana at Lafayette track and field, and 
Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers for more than 50 years. 
Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Hargroder Ryder of Port Barre; 
three daughters, Diane Wyble and husband Dale, Rebecca "Becky" Guidry and 
husband Russell, and Lynne Tate and husband Gary all of Port Barre; two sons, 
Ronald Addie "Ronnie" Ryder and wife Sherry of Eunice, and Jeff Ivan Ryder 
and wife Susan of Port Barre; four sisters, Mrs. Charlie "Veneita" Grimmett 
of Port Barre, Mrs. Ruby Moreau of Leonville, Mrs. Roy "Leether" Robin and 
Mrs. Weldon "Patsy" Morgan, both of Port Barre; one brother, John Shelby 
Ryder of Port Barre; two aunts, Mrs. Odile Hebert of Orange, Texas, and Mrs. 
Cecile Andrus of Hammond; one uncle, Frank Pastorick of Batson, Texas; and a 
host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. 
Mr. Ryder is preceded in death by his parents, Addie Ryder and Mary "Mim" 
Ophelia Pastorick Ryder. 
Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 
time of services Monday. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. today. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of the arrangements. 
  
Velma Washington 
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Washington, 70, of Opelousas are incomplete 
at this time. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Rosa Williams 
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Williams of Palmetto, who died in Houston, are 
incomplete at this time. 
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Monday  --  February 19, 2001
OBITUARIES 
Bernice Bellon, Burton Charles, Harris Olivier, Wilson Romain. 

Bernice Bellon 

BASILE - Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Pommier Bellon, 76, were held at 2 
p.m. today in St. Augustine Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery. 
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of the arrangements. 

Burton Charles 

Funeral services for Mr. Burton Charles, 62, are incomplete at this time. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 

Harris Olivier 

ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Harris J. Olivier, 66, will be held at 
2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Olivier, a resident of Arnaudville, died Saturday, February 17, 2001, in 
Lafayette General Medical Center. He was a member of Courtableau Wild Life 
Association Mens Altar Society. 
Survivors include: his wife, Earline O. Olivier of Arnaudivlle; a son, Ralph 
Olivier of Arnaudville; three daughters, Charlene Olivier, Donna Kidder and 
husband Raymond and Susan Stelly and husband Keith Michael, all of 
Arnaudville; two brothers, Leroy Olivier and Louis Olivier, both of 
Arnaudville; a granddaughter, Heather Kidder of Arnaudville; and two 
grandsons, Tyler Kidder and Brandon Stelly, both of Arnaudville. 
Mr. Olivier was preceded in death by his father, Roselous Olivier; and his 
mother, Bertha Olivier. 
Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. 
Tuesday until time of services in Pellerin Funeral Home in Arnaudville, which 
is in charge of arrangements. 

Wilson Romain 

RICHARD - Funeral services for Mr. Wilson Romain, 72, will be held at 3 p.m. 
today in St. Edwards Church here with burial in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. Dan Edwards will conduct the services. 
Mr. Romain, a resident of Kaplan, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 
2001, at his daughter's home in Kaplan. 
Survivors include: two daughters, Patsy Nowell of Kaplan and Marlene Romain 
of Eunice; a son, Allen Romain of Eunice; two sisters, Ethel Lejeune of 
Church Point and Verna Benoit of Richard; two grandchildren, Colby Lemaire 
and wife Diana, and Kisa Lemaire; and a great-grandchild, Devin Lemaire. 
Mr. Romain was preceded in death by his parents, Eulix and Marie Romain; a 
brother, Clifton Romain Sr.; and a sister, Eula Guidry. 
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 p.m. 
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Tuesday  --  February 20, 2001
OBITUARIES 
Burton Charles 
Shirley Chevallier 
Jerry Dupre 
Anna Mae 
A.J. Menard Jr. 
Joseph Miller 

Burton Charles 

Funeral services for Mr. Burton J. Charles, 62, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church here with burial in 
Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Mr. Charles, a resident of Opelousas, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 
2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was the owner of Cajun Chemical and 
Janitorial Supply of Opelousas for 39 years. Mr. Charles was a member of the 
Elks Lodge #1048, Rotary Sunrise Club and the Knights of Columbus of 
Opelousas. 
Survivors include: his wife, Jeanette Moran Charles of Opelousas; two sons, 
Blake John Charles and wife Hope and Burt Gerard Charles and wife Heidi, both 
of Opelousas; two sisters, Kathleen Labbe of Opelousas and Judy Rozas of 
Baton Rouge; and a brother, Adler Charles of Opelousas. 
Mr. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Eraste and Cassie Charles. 
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. and an 
Elks service at 6:30 p.m. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 

Shirley Chevallier 

PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley D. Chevallier, 72, will be 
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church here with burial in 
Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. 
The Revs. Jerry Adams and Lloyd Gibbs will conduct the services. 
Mrs. Chevallier, a resident and native of Port Barre, died at 3 p.m. Monday, 
February 19, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. 
Survivors include: two daughters, Linda Chevallier Brown of Cameron and Diane 
Lee Chevallier Lanclos of Port Barre; two sons, Lester W. Chevallier of 
Abbeville and Gerald Dixon Chevallier of Prattville, Ala.; four sisters, 
Gladys Artique of Port Barre, Louise Simmons of Galveston, Texas, Mary Warhol 
of Houston, Texas, and Beverly Gautreaux of Opelousas; two brothers, Wilbert 
Darbonne of Port Barre and Mitchell Darbonne of Leonville; eight 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Chevallier was preceded in death by her husband, Cada Augusta 
Chevallier; and her parents, Wilden and Doxille Darbonne. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
Wednesday until time of services. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre is in charge of arrangements. 

Jerry Dupre 

EUNICE - Funeral services for Ms. Jerry Mae ムoCheatム� Thomas Dupre, 59, will 
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Zion Baptist Church here with burial in 
Mt. Olive Cemetery. 
Frank Brothers Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Anna Mae Marcantel 

Funeral services for Mrs. Roland J. Marcantel, the former Anna Mae Dupre, 77, 
were held at 2 p.m. today in Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel-South with 
burial in Pythian Mausoleum in Bunkie. 
The Rev. Ralph Landry conducted the services. 
Mrs. Marcantel, a resident of Nuba, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 
2001, at her residence. She was a housewife. 
Survivors include: her husband, Roland J. Marcantel of Nuba; a son, Dale 
Marcantel of Faubourg; three daughters, Barbara Lipoma of Duplessie, Gale 
Stanford and her husband J.R. of Kaplan and Lynn Steno of Lafayette; a 
brother, Gussie Dupre Jr. of Washington; three sisters, Della Fontenot of 
Morrow, Joycie Marks of Lebeau and Alice Meche of Plaucheville; 13 
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Marcantel was preceded in death by a son Glynn Marcantel; and her 
parents, Gussie Sr. and Lola Fontenot Dupre. 
Visiting hours were observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. today 
until time of services. 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on the Old Sunset Road in Opelousas was in charge 
of arrangements. 

A.J. Menard Jr. 

CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Arista Joseph ムoA.J.ム� Menard Jr., 63, 
will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter Catholic Church here with 
burial in Lafayette Memorial Park. 
Mr. Menard died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2001, in V.A. Medical 
Center in New Orleans. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 4:30 p.m. today until time of services 
on Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. 
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North 
University Avenue, Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. 

Joseph Miller 

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Miller, 71, are incomplete at this time. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 


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Wednesday  --  February 21, 2001 
OBITUARIES 
Aline Bihm, Carl Leon, A.J. Menard Jr., Joseph Miller. 

Aline Bihm 

CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Tante Aline David Bihm, 97, were held at 
10 a.m. today in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with 
burial in the church cemetery #1. 
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. 

Carl Leon 

DUSON - Funeral services for Mr. Carl James Leon, 40, will be held at 1 p.m. 
Thursday in St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church here with burial 
in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Leon, a resident of Duson, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 
in Lafayette General Medical Center. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
Thursday until time of services in St. Theresa Parish Life Center in Duson. A 
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. 
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of 
arrangements. 

A.J. Menard Jr. 

CARENCRO - Funeral services for Mr. Arista Joseph ムoA.J.ム� Menard Jr., 63, 
will be held at 3 p.m. today in St. Peter Catholic Church here with burial in 
Lafayette Memorial Park. 
The Rev. Msgr. Paul Metrejean, pastor of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 
will conduct the services. 
Musical selections will be provided by Phyllis Simar. The songs will be 
Battle Hymn of the Republic, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, Amazing Grace and 
Take My Hand Precious Lord. 
Mr. Menard, a native of Mowata and a resident of Carencro for the past 11 
years, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2001, in V.A. Medical Center in 
New Orleans. A veteran of the military, Mr. Menard had served in the U.S. Air 
Force from 1956 to 1965. 
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Doucet Menard of Carencro; and two sons, 
James Bryan Menard and Kevin Bertrand, both of Grand Coteau. 
Mr. Menard was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Paul Menard, who died in 
1993; a daughter, Connie Sue Menard, who died in 1977; his parents, Arista 
Joseph Menard Sr. and the former Urenie Olivier; a brother, Garland Ray 
Menard; and a sister, Ethel Menard Cormier. 
Visiting hours were observed from 4:30 p.m. Tuesday until time of services 
today. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. 
Pallbearers will be Pat Daigle, Mark Bourque, Darrell Bourque, Lee Doucet, 
Lemonte Doucet and Dustin Bertrand. 
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North 
University Avenue, Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. 

Joseph Miller 

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph W. Miller, 71, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Thursday in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial 
in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Mr. Miller, a resident of Opelousas and a native of Sunset, died at 1:10 p.m. 
Monday, February 19, 2001, in Opelousas General Hospital. He was a veteran of 
the U.S. Army. 
Survivors include: his wife, Bernadine F. ムoDeannieム� Miller of Opelousas; two 
daughters, Melissa Quirk of Laurel, Md., and Brenda Joubert of Coppell, 
Texas; two sisters, Arthurine Fontenot of Opelousas and Lucille Blackwell of 
Prattville, Ala.; and eight grandchildren. 
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Flavie Miller. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 



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Friday  --  February 23, 2001 

Georgia Beverly 
RAYNE - Funeral services for Ms. Georgia Mae "Tillie" Beverly, 66, will be 
held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cunningham CME Church here with burial in Rayne 
Protestant Cemetery. 
Frank Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 
  
Perkins Joubert 
Funeral services for Mr. Perkins Joubert are incomplete at this time. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 


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Sunday  --  February 25, 2001  
OBITUARIES 
Robert Bennett, Joseph Melvin Birotte, Perkins Joubert, Steven Ray Fontenot 
Sr., Carolyn Gautreaux, Alice Johnson, Lou Hester Lambert.A  

Robert Bennett 

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Robert K. Bennett, 84, will be held 
at 2 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church here with burial in the 
church cemetery. 
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 

Joseph Melvin Birotte 

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Melvin Birotte, 75, are incomplete at this 
time. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 

Perkins Joubert 

Funeral services for Mr. Perkins Joubert, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church here with burial in the Bellevue 
Memorial Cemetery in Opelousas. 
The Rev. Willie Maynard Jr. will conduct the services. 
Mr. Joubert died at 3:03 p. m. Thursday, February 22, 2001, in Doctorsム� 
Hospital. 
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Bertha Mae Brown Joubert of Opelousas; 
three sons, Leon Joubert and his wife Betty of La Marque, Texas, Michael 
Joubert and his wife Lola Joubert of La Marque, Texas, and Antonio Doran 
Joubert and his wife Gina Joubert of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Abigail 
Joubert James and her husband Aaron James of Ruston, La.; one brother, Ivory 
Joubert of Beaumont, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Clothia Johnson of Lebeau, 
Mrs., Dorothy Ellington of Marine Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Leatrice Lawson of 
Port Arthur, Texas; five grandchiildren, Yvette Boyd, Michelle Bledsoe, Leon 
Joubert Jr., Curtis Joubert, and Lorena Joubert; and eight 
great-grandchiildren. 
Mr. Joubert was preceded in death by four brothers, Quincy Joubert, Joseph 
Joubert, Aaron Joubert, Ananias Joubert; and two sisters, Rosella Joubert 
Taylor and Orelia Joubert Joseph. 
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home of 
Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements. 

Steven Ray Fontenot Sr. 

BASILE - Funeral service for Mr. Steven Ray Fontenot Sr., 41, will be at 2 
p.m. Quirk and Son Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in the Langley 
Cemetery. 
Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of the arrangements. 

Carolyn Gautreaux 

MELVILLE - Funeral services for Carolyn Phillips-Gautreaux, 46, will be at 3 
p. m. Monday at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home here with burial in the Baptist 
Cemetery. 
Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. until the 
time of services. 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville is in charge of the arrangements. 

Alice Johnson 

CHURCH POINT - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Mae Johnson, 70, were held at 
11 a.m. Saturday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church here with burial in 
Sunrise Baptist Cemetery. 
The Rev. Butler conducted the services. 
Mrs. Johnson, a resident of Church Point, died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, 
February 21, 2001, in Bristol. 
Survivors include: four brothers, Jessie Rogers, Daniel Rogers and Joe Lane 
Rogers, all of Church Point, and Louis Rogers of Lake Charles; two sisters, 
Corrine Rogers and Mable Rogers, both of Church Point; and a host of nieces 
and nephews. 
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Johnson; and her 
parents, Willis and Mary Rogers. 
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday 
until time of services. 
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements. 

Lou Hester Lambert 

Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Hester Lambert, 80, were held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday in Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in St. Landry 
Cemetery. 
The Rev. Malcolm O'Leary conducted the services. 
Mrs. Lambert died at 10:26 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2001, at 1505 Sidney 
Street, Opelousas. She was a member of the Grambling State University Alumni 
Association. 
Survivors include: two brothers, Arthur Blouin Jr. of Altadena, Calif., and 
Thomas Blouin of Opelousas; and three sisters, Helen Cutchlow of Altadena, 
Calif., Eleanor Savant of Opelousas and Marie Pitre of Seattle, Wash. 
Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Lambert; her 
parents, Arthur Sr. and Felecia Blouin; a brother, Tony Blouin; and two 
sisters, Hattie Wilson and Virginia Board. 
Visiting hours were observed from 9 to 10:40 a.m. Saturday in Williams 
Funeral Home in Opelousas, which was in charge of arrangements. A rosary was 
recited at 9:30 a.m. 


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Tuesday  --  February 27, 2001A  
OBITUARIES 
Leroy Arnold, Alvin Arvie, August Carter Sr., Morris Diaville, Jessie Jean 
Doucet, Andrew Fontenot, Steven Fontenot, Dwight Kessner, Mathilda Thomas.A  
Leroy Arnold 

EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Arnold, 63, will be held at 10 a.m. 
today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery. 
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Alvin Arvie 

Funeral services for Alvin T. Arvie, 4 months, are incomplete at this time. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 

August Carter Sr. 

BRANCH - Funeral services for Mr. August Carter Sr., 64, will be held 1 p.m. 
Wednesday at Maryland Chapel Church here with burial in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. Roy Guidry will conduct the services. 
Mr. Carter died at 10 p.m. Friday at University Medical Center in Lafayette. 
Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn Carter of Branch; six sons, Ray Charles 
Carter of Carencro, August Carter Jr. of Branch, Sylvester Carter of Duson, 
Darrell Carter, Broderick Carter and Roderick Carter all of Elizabeth, Miss.; 
two daughters, Darlene Carter Moore of Church Point and Delia C. Lewis of 
Rayne; two adopted children, Shella Reese of Church Point, Keith Reese of New 
York; one brother, Ernest Carter Jr. of Scott; one sister Leveirta Noel of 
Church Point; 27 grandchildren and six adopted grandchildren. 
Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services. 
Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. 

Morris Diaville 

EUNICE - Funeral services for Morris Diaville, 95, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in Ashford 
Cemetery. 
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Jessie Jean Doucet 

ARNAUDVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Jean Doucet, 80, will be held 3 
p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church here with burial in the 
church cemetery. 
Officiating will be the Rev. Austin Leger, pastor of St. Martin de Tours 
Catholic Church in St. Martinville. 
Musical selections will be provided by Valarie Andrus. The songs will be 
"Amazing Grace," "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," "How Great Thou Art", 
"The Old Rugged Cross" and "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman." 
Mr. Doucet died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2001 at his residence in 
Arnaudville. He was a native of Cankton and a lifelong resident of 
Arnaudville. He was a farmer for 30 years and was employed at Amsco Marine 
for five years as a steward and was a caretaker for 15 years at St. Francis 
Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville. He was a parishioner of the church and 
had been a member of the Holy Name Society and the Usher Society. Mr. Doucet 
was a veteran of the military having served in the U.S. Navy during War World 
II. 
Survivors include: his wife, Beaulah Doucet of Arnaudville; three sons, 
Rodney Doucet and wife, Viola, of Leonville, Gary Doucet and wife, Pamela, of 
Arnaudville, Anthony Doucet and wife, Garnet, of Arnaudville; four daughters, 
Wilma Ann Quebedeaux and husband, Johnny, of Arnaudville, Dula Mary Guidry of 
Breaux Bridge, Shirleen Lagrange and husband, Willie, of Arnaudville and 
Betty June Noel and husband, Milburn, of Arnaudville; two brothers, Cyril 
Doucet and wife, Elvina, of Church Point, and Calsey Doucet of Scott; two 
sisters, Lula Mae Duplechain and husband, Dupre, of Carencro, and Anna Belle 
Solis and husband, Patrick, of Lafayette; 24 grandchildren, 13 great 
grandchildren, a step granddaughter, a step great grandchild 
Mr. Doucet was preceded in death by his parents, Jules Doucet and the former 
Agnes Faul Doucet; five brothers, Melvin Doucet, Marion Doucet, Dudley 
Doucet, A.B. Doucet and J.B. Doucet; two sisters, Claradean Doucet and Dula 
Mae Doucet; a son, Tilben Doucet; and a great grandchild, Kayla Stelly. 
Pallbearers will be Gary Doucet, Willie Lagrange, Cedric Noel, David Guidry, 
Justin Doucet and Errol Quebedeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney 
Doucet and Anthony Doucet. 
Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of service Wednesday at Melancon 
funeral Home in Arnaudville, which is in charge of arrangements. A rosary 
will be recited 7 p.m. Tuesday. 

Andrew Fontenot 

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

Steven Fontenot 

EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Steven Fontenot, 51, will be held at 2 p.m. 
today in St. Anthony Catholic Church here with burial in St. Augustine 
Cemetery in Basile. 
Mr. Fontenot, a resident of Eunice, died Sunday, February 25, 2001, in Eunice 
Community Medical Center. 
Survivors include: his wife, Linda Ardoin Fontenot of Eunice; his father, 
Clifford "CM" Fontenot of Eunice; his mother, Mildred Richard Fontenot of 
Eunice; a son, Clifford Fontenot of Eunice; two daughters, Shelly F. Boulet 
of Eunice and Christina "Tina" Fontenot Vidrine of Eunice; a brother, 
Stafford "Choppy" Fontenot of Eunice; two sisters, Stephanie Fontenot 
Scheibel Zachary and Sandra Fontenot, both of Eunice; and three grandchildren. 
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. 
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Dwight Kessner 

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Dwight Kessner, 51, will be at 2 p. 
m. today at Ardoin Funeral Home here with burial in the Gates of Heaven 
Cemetery. 
Ardoin Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 

Mathilda Thomas 

Funeral services for Mrs. Mathilda Thomas are incomplete at this time. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 


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Wednesday  --  February 28, 2001 
OBITUARIES 
Sylvia Bryant, Zachary Burch, Andrew Fontenot, Abbie Hall, Willie Kimble Jr., 
Joseph Lafleur, Claude Lartigue, Louise Marks, Louis Smith, Mary Rudolph . 

Sylvia Bryant 

Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Bryant, 82, are incomplete at this time. 
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 

Zachary Burch 

LAFAYETTE - Funeral services for Zachary Douglas Burch, 17, will be held at 
10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Cross Catholic Church here with burial in Holy Mary 
Mother of God Cemetery. 
The Rev. O. Joseph Breaux will conduct the services. Concelebrant will be 
Rev. Martin Borcherding. 
Zachary, a native and life long resident of Lafayette, the son of William 
Douglas Burch and the former Marilyn Virginia Wartelle, died Sunday, February 
25, 2001, from injuries received in an automobile accident in Lafayette. In 
his early life, Zach participated in Biddy Basketball and Little League 
Baseball through Broadmoor Playground. He was selected to several all-star 
and AAU Teams. At Our Lady of Fatima School, Zach participated in basketball, 
football and golf and was selected to the All-Acadiana Golf Team. He was a 
junior at St. Thomas More Catholic High School and had been a member of the 
St. Thomas More Golf Team since his freshman year. 
Survivors include: his parents, William Douglas Burch and Marilyn Virginia 
Wartelle Burch; a brother, W. Scott Burch; and maternal grandmother, Vivian 
DeJean Whiteman, all of Lafayette. 
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Glenn Wesley Burch and 
Cora Christine Strawn Burch; his maternal grandfather, Henry Pierre Wartelle 
Jr.; and his maternal step grandfather, Charles Lee Whiteman. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. 
Memorial contributions in Zachム冱 name may be made to St. Thomas More. 
The family would like to give special thanks to all of the St. Thomas More 
and Fatima students, staff and friends who have shown their love and support. 
The Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of 
arrangements. 

Andrew Fontenot 

EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Andrew Fontenot, 72, will be held at 11 
a.m. Thursday in St. Mathilda Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery. 
The Rev. Joseph Tyson will conduct the services. 
Mr. Fontenot, a resident of Eunice, died recently at his residence. 
Survivors include: two sisters, Agnes Guillory of Eunice and Irene Broussard 
of Orange, Texas. 
A wake will be held from 10 a.m. Thursday until time of services in St. 
Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Abbie Hall 

Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie Hall are incomplete at this time. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements. 

Willie Kimble Jr. 

MELVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Willie Kimble Jr., 82, were held at 2 
p.m. today in the First Baptist Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery. 
Mr. Kimble, a resident of Krotz Springs, died at 2 p.m. Monday, February 26, 
2001, at his residence. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. 
Survivors include: his wife, Irene Brown Kimble of Krotz Springs; two sons, 
Troy Kimble of Krotz Springs and Bill Kimble of Denham Springs; four 
daughters, Judy Coker and Julia Langford, both of Sentobia, Miss., Angela 
Bradford of Metairie and Ann Tarkington of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother, 
Wilson Kimble of Krotz Springs; three sisters, Addelane Johnson of Krotz 
Springs, Alice LaCombe of Bunkie and Virginia Cox of Krotz Springs; 15 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. 
Mr. Kimble was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Rosalee Porche 
Kimble; and two sisters, Odelia Butler and Ada Coulon. 
Visiting hours were observed from 2 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today 
until time of services in the First Baptist Church in Melville. 
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Joseph Lafleur 

EUNICE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Linus Lafleur, 84, will be held at 2 
p.m. Thursday in Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel here with burial in St. Paul 
Cemetery. 
The Rev. Henry Broussard will conduct the services. 
Mr. Lafleur, a resident of Eunice, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, February 26, 
2001, at his residence. He was a retired special tools operator with 
Haliburton. 
Survivors include: three sons, Joseph Linus "Berro" Lafleur Jr. of San 
Diego, Calif., Robert Leroy Lafleur of Eunice and Larry Edward Lafleur of 
Lafayette; three daughters, Elaine "Siddie" Demay of DeRidder, Myra Louise 
Page of Houston, Texas, and Lele Lafleur of Eunice; seven grandchildren; and 
four great-grandchildren. 
Mr. Lafleur was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Elaine M. Picou Lafleur; 
and a son, Albert C. Lafleur. 
Visiting hours will be observed from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. 
Thursday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by Deacon 
David Guillory. 
Ardoin,s Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Claude Lartigue 

Funeral services for Mr. Claude Lartigue are incomplete at this time. 
Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 

Louise Marks 

PORT BARRE - Funeral services for Ms. Louise Marks, 83, were held at 2 p.m. 
today in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church here with burial in the church 
cemetery. 
The Rev. Michael Hebert, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 
conducted the services. 
Ms. Marks, a native of Arnaudville and a resident of Palmetto, died at 12:30 
a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at her residence. She was a parishioner of 
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Port Barre. 
Survivors include: three brothers, Dewey and Aristide Marks, both of 
Washington, and John Marks of Arnaudville; and six sisters, Mrs. Lucas 
(Mildred) Hardy of Palmetto, Blanche Quebedeaux of Lake Charles, Mrs. Herbert 
(Odile) Schexnayder of Marksville, Mrs. Placide (Emily) Moran of Washington, 
Mrs. Frank (Lorena) Brinegar of Grosse Tete and Mrs. Charlie (Joyce) Lacasse 
of Lake Charles. 
Ms. Marks was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Marks and the former 
Lucille Marks, both natives of Arnaudville; and a brother, Oscar Marks. 
Visiting hours were observed from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. today 
until time of services in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Hall in Port 
Barre. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. 
Pallbearers were Ronald Guidroz, Sidney Hardy, Luke Hardy, Barry Hardy, Jared 
Reed and Andrew Wheaton. Honorary pallbearers were Blake Reed and Craig Reed. 
Melancon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Louis Smith 

BASILE - Funeral services for Louis Edmond Smith, 72, will be held at 3 p.m. 
today in the First Baptist Church here with burial in the church cemetery. 
Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. 

Mary Rudolph 

Funeral services for Mary Grace Rudolph, 75, are incomplete at this time. 
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. 


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