ENGAGEMENTS: THE COURIER, TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA FEBRUARY - MARCH 2000 Contributed by Lou Landry ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. ************************************ FEBRUARY 6, 2000 VERDIN-GAUTREAUX Gracie and Paul Verdin Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacie Verdin to Toby Gautreaux, son of Dale and Barbara Gautreaux of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in February at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is a 1986 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. GUILLOT-MCCOLLAM Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guillot of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lee Guillot to Edmund Slattery McCoIlam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund McCollarn of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. March 3, 2000 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Naquin Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. August Guillot She is a 1994 graduate of E. D. White Catholic High School and currently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Noman Carmouche and Annabelle Carmouche, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William McCollam. He is a 1987 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and attended Nicholls State University. CHOUEST-SAMANIE Mela nie Louise Chouest and Michael James Sarnanie Jr. announce their engagement. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. April 22, 2000 at Bayou Cane Volunteer Fire Station. The future bride is the daughter of Dean J. and the late Bella Chouest. She is the granddaughter of Spurgin and Pauline Chouest and the late Claude and Thelrna Bruce. She attended South Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is the son of Michael J. and Brenda Adams Samanie Sr.. He is the grandson of Valdia and the late Eula Adams, and the late Ivy and Ruth Samanie. He is a 1989 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. WINDER-BENOIT Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winder Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Candace Jane Winder to Bruce Wayne Benoit son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Benoit of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 4, 2000 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Guidry, and Jean and the late Charles Winder. She is a 1995 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1999 graduate of Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga. The prospective groom is the grandson of Yvonne and the late Clifton Benoit and Ethel and the late Allen Mire. He is a 1991 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School TENNILLE-COMEAUX Edward "Bo-Boy" and Peggy Borme of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharla Tennille and,Corey James Comeaux, son of Mr.and Mrs. Edward J. Comeaux Jr. of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 4, 2000 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of E.D. White High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. THOMPSON-RING Rory Thompson of Minneapois,Minn., and Mrs. James Evans of West Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter, Renee Thompson to Patrick Ring, son of Dr. and Mrs. David Michael Ring of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 2000 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson. She is a 1989 graduate of Ruston High School and a 1995 master's graduate of Louisiana State University/ The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Kenneth Ring Peters, and Mr. and Mrs. John P. Lozes. He is a 1991 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University. FEBRUARY 13, 2000 GAUTHREAUX-DESHOTEL Michael and Dolores Gauthreaux of Labad ieviLle announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Michelle Gauthreaux to Brandon Scott Deshotel, son of Ronald and Henrietta Deshotel of Amelia. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 2000, at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. The future bride is the granddaughter of Ivy Mae Gulliek of Chacahoula, the late J. E. Gullick, Eunice Gauthreaux of Labadieville and the late Alcide Gauthreaux Jr. She is a 1997 graduate of Assumption High School in Napoleonville and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana Technical College. The prospective groom is the grandson of Herman and Lourence Richard of Richard, and the late Noah and Virgie Deshotel. He is a 1996 graduate of Morgan City High School. CHAISSON-BELANGER Mr. and Mrs. Ray Belanger of Houma.announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylie Ann Chaisson to Jason Anthony Belanger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Belanger of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Feb. 18, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Sam and Easter Trahan, and the late Luke and Adele Chaisson. She is a 1997 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pitre Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Belanger. He is scheduled to be a 2000 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. BORNE-COMEAUX Edward "Bo-Boy" and Peggy Borne of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharla Tennille Borne to Corey James Comeaux Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Comeaux Jr. of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 4, 2000 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Lafourche parish School Board. The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of E.D. White High School, and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State-University. He is employed by Quality Industries. FEBRUARY 27, 2000 CROCHET-BLANCHARD Gary and Vera Crochet of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylie Ann Crochet to Chad Michael Blanchard, son of Herrnan and Anita Blanchard of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Evergreen Lions Cajun Center. The future bride is the granddaughter of Lorina G. Giroir, the late Harry Giroir, and the late Wenzel and Nina Crochet. She is a 1996 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Verna Crochet, the late Moise Crochet and the late Ellis J. and Thelma C. Blanchard Jr. The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of Thibodaux High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. BABIN-FREDERICK Michael and Sue Babin of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Leigh Babin to Clay Patrick Frederick, son of Charles and Susan Frederick of Baton Rouge. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. March 25, 2000, at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. The future bride is the granddaughter of Harold and Dorothy Schexnayder, and Vernon and Marion Babin. She is a 1995 graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School and a1999 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Hodgie and Inez Frederick, and John and Doris Chadwick. He is a 1993 graduate of belaire High School and a 1999 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana Stte University. BOURGEOIS-TIEGEN Rita Bourgeois of Thibodaux announces the engagement of hert daughter Laura Bourgeois to Erick Tiegen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tiegen of Leader, Minn. Laura is also the daughter of the late Wilson Bourgeois. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. March 18, 2000, at First United Methodist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bourgeois, and the late Mr. and Mrs . Evest Maronge. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Coy Burchfield, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Tiegen. He is a 1981 graduate of Staples High School in Staples, Minn. MELTON-BREEDING Charles and Linda Melton of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ruth Melton to Neal Scot Breeding, son of Richard Breeding of Pineville and Patricia Breeding of Nashville, Tenn. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 11, 2000, at First Baptist Church in Ruston. The future bride is the granddaughter of Opal Nelson Gennings, the late S.G. Nelson, Geneith Melton and the late Paul Melton. She is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana Technical University. The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Pineville High School and a 1994 graduate of Louisiana Technical University. ANDERSON-CALLAWAY Doris and Wilbert Anderson 11 of Gray announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Marie Anderson to Howard A. Calloway III, son of Alice Sims and Howard Calloway Sr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. March 4, 2000, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray. The future bride is the granddaughter of Hilda Lagarde of Houma, the late Berwick Lagarde Sr., Gertrude Anderson of Thibodaux and the late Wil bert Anderson She is a 1988 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and a 1994 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Carrie and Elijah Evans, and the late Bessie and Howard Calloway. He is a 1992 graduate of Terrebonne High School. WILLIAMS-ROBINSON Alvin and Rebecca Williams of Donaldsonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanner A. Williams to Ronnie Robinson Jr., son of Ronnie Robinson Sr. of Baton Rouge and Joyce Woods of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Jan. 12, 2001, at Houmas House Plantation . The future bride is currently a student at Donaldsonville High School. Tle prospective groom is the grandson of Robert and Pearlie McGuire of Houma. He is a 1997 graduate of Terrebonne High School and currently attends MITI Technical College in Baton Rouge. LABAUVE-FRANCO Ronald and Susan LaBauve of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Susan LaBauve to Alfredo Enrique Franco Jr., son of Alfredo Franco Sr. of Maracaibo, Venezula, and the late Elizabeth Edmonson Franco. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. April 1, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaugh-ter of Rose Lee Stagni, the late Roland Stagni, Donald LaBauve and the late Mar y Lou Labauve. She is a 1990 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, a 1994 graduate of Louisiana State University and a1998 graduate of Loyola Law School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Jean Edmonson, the late R B. Edmonson Sr., and the late Alfredo and Rubia Franco. He is a 1991 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1995 graduate of Virginia Military Institute. BOUDREAUX-ADAMS Mr. and Mrs. Ricky T. Boudreaux of Lockport announce the engagement of their daughter, Tanya Ann Boudreaux to Tracy A Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby J. Adams of Lockport The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. March 18, 2000, at C'est Cajun Hall. The future bride is a 1991 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and currently attends Delgado Community College in New Orleans. The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. HENNETY-BOURG Rebecca Lynne Hennety and Charles Michael Liner Jr., both of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Savada Lynnc Hennety to Shane Michael Bourg, son of Daniel Dean Danos Sr. and Lana Bourg Danos of Bourg. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 25, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is a 199?graduate of South Terrebonne High School. MARCH 3, 2000 BROWN-SMITH Rose and Ernest Brown Sr., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Lanette Brown to Daveyon Terrell Smith, the son of Edward Smith of Houma and Barbara. Smith of Los Angeles, Calif. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. Arpril 1, 2000, at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Bernice Thompson, the late Johnny Thompson, and the late Daltin "Bill" and Mollie Brown. She is a 1997 graduate of 'Terrebonne High School and currently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the, grandson of the late Lynwood and Margaret Smith, and the late Frank and Fannie McGowans. He is a 1992 graduate of Carson High School in Los Angeles. FOLSE-SAWYER Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Joseph Fosle announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Folse to Paul Brian Sawyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Sawyer of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Baton Rouge. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. May 13, 2000, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in New Orleans. The future bride is the granddaughter of Velma Savoie Folse of Lockport, the late Roy Joseph Folse, Meryle Porche Doyle of Houma and the late Joseph John Doyle. She is a graduate of Cent ral Lafourche High School and currently attends Northern Virginia College in Alexandria, Va JOHN-HENRY Carroll and Beverly John of Chauvin announce the engagement of their daughter, Chrissy John to Corey Henry, son of Clyde and Mary Henry of Chauvin. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 18, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. MARCH 12, 2000 DUPRE-YESSO Don and Ana Christine Dupre of Gray announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Lynn Dupre to Jerome Anthony Yesso Jr., son of Jerome and Grace Yesso of Gray. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. March 25, 2000, at St. Louis Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Ethel Babin of , the late Adam Babiri, Octave Dupre of Bayou Blue and the late Nell Dupre. She is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zeringue of Houma, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yesso of Houma. He is a 1994 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. FOLSE-SAWYER Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Joseph Folse announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Folse to Paul Brian Sawyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Sawyer of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Baton Rouge. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. May' 13, 2000, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Cathol ic Church in New Orleans. The future bride is the granddaughter of Velma Savoie Folse of Lockport, the late Roy Joseph Folse, Meryle Porche Doyle of Houma and the late Joseph John Doyle. She is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School WARREN-TURNER Sylvester and Terry Ann Warren of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Keisha D. Warren to Morrell Q. Turner, son of Phillip and Liretta Turner of Morgan City. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. May 18, 2000, at Emanuel Baptist Church.. The future bride is the granddaughter of Hebert and Lizzie Mae Guidry. The prospective groom is the grandson of Frank and Willie Mae Stoval. RYAN-SPATH Charles and Katherine Ryan of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Tricia Lynn Ryan to David Louis Spath, son of Louis and Jean Spath of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1:30 p.m. April 29, 2000, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1988 graduate of Terrebonne High School, a 1995 graduate of Community College of the Air Force and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1991 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School SCOTT-THERIOT Daniel and Glenda Scott of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Danielle Scott to Patrick C harles Theriot, son of Pierre and Mary Ann Theriot of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. March 18, 2000, at Bayou Cane Hall. The future bride is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a 1996 graduate of Terrebonne High School. CALLAHAN-PONTHIER Mr. and Mrs. Randy Callahan of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Becky Callahan to Murray Ponthier Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ponthier Sr. of Bunkie The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. April 7, 2000, at First United Methodist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Rogers Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Callahan. She is a 1994 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a 2000 graduate of Louisiana Technical College. The prospective groom is a 1987 graduate of Bunkie High School. LECOMPTE-PITRE Rodney and Sharon Pierce of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Talia Anne LeConipte to Allen Matthew Pitre, son of Allen Pitre of Texas and Nell Guidry of Larose. The couple will exchange vows in early spring at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The future bride is the granddaughter of Roland and Arnie Sevin of Larose and the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman LeCompte. The prospective groom is the grandson of Bill Lirette, the late Sadie Lireffe, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Eustice Pitre. BOURG-PELLEGRIN Larry and Dolly Schouest of Galliano and Johnny Bourg of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Adine Kaye Bourg to Travis Anthony Pellegrin, son of Brian and Mary Pellegrin of Galliano. The couple will exchange vows in late March at Christian Fellowship Church of Larose. The future bride is the granddaughter of Eddie Guilbeau Jr. of Golden Meadow, Margie Guilbeau of Galhano, and the late Percy Sr. and Flavia Bourg. She is a 1991 graduate of South Lafourche High School, attended Nicholls State University and presently attends Louisiana Technical College. The prospective groom is the grandson of Carl Sr. and Della Plaisance of Cut Off and David Sr. and Shirley Pellegrin of Golden Meadow. He is a 1997 graduate of South Lafourche High School. MARCH 19, 2000 COTTON-BORNE Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cotton of Houma announce the engagement of 'their daughter, Kimberly Michelle Cotton to Andre Bryant Borne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jules Borne Sr. of. Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. May 6, 2000, at Christian Faith Fellowship. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Henry Cotton, Arthenase Guidry of Houma, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Doty. She is a graduate of E llender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs.Achille Borne, and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Prejean. He is a graduate of St Henry's Prep School in Belleville, Ill., a graduate of Nicholls State University and currently attends Louisiana State University. WARREN-TURNER Sylvester and Terri Ann Warren of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Keisha D. Warren to Morrell Q. Turner, son of Phillip Turner of Morgan City and Loretta Turner of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in March at Emanuel Baptist Church. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. She is the granddaughter of Herbert and Lizzie Mae Guidry, Rosadell Warren and the late Sylvester Warren. The prospective groom is the grandson of Frank and Willie Mae Stoval AMADORE-COTTON Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Amadore of Berwick announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Amadoreto Andy Wallace Cotton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace "W.D." Cotton of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in March at Twin City Gospel Church in Berwick. PEREZ-HEBERT Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Chiasson of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen C. Perez to Christopher M. Hebert son of Mr.and Mrs. Mike Hebert of Houma. Perez's daughter, Brook e, will stand in the ceremony as maid of honor. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. April 15, 2000, at Harvest Cathedral. The future bride is a graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a graduate of South Terrebonne High School. MARCH 26, 2000 VERDIN-PUNCH Sabrina Ann Verdin is engaged to Todd Matthew Punch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Punch Sr. of Theriot. Sabrina is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Evans Verdin Jr. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. April 15, 2000, at First United Methodist Church. The future bride is a 1992 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Terrebonne High School. ROBICHAUX-PESCHIER Roby and Judy Robichaux of Maurice announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Anne Robichaux to Joseph Peschier, son of Mike and Linda Peschier of Lafayette. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. May 19, 2000 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Odette M. Porche Sr. of Houma and the late Abbie Porche, and the late Herbert and Lucille Robichaux. She is a 1987 graduate of Comeaux High School in Lafayette and a 1992 graduate of Louisiana State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Michael Peschier, th e late Mary Peschier, Jean Guidry and the late Joseph Guidry. He is a 1986 graduate of Carencro High School. PEREZ-HEBERT Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Chiasson of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen C. Perez to Christopher M. Hebert son of Mr.and Mrs. Mike Hebert of Houma. Perez's daughter, Brooke, will stand in the ceremony as maid of honor. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. April 15, 2000, at Harvest Cathedral. The future bride is a graduate of Thibodaux High School. The prospective groom is a graduate of South Terrebonne High School.