Terrebonne Parish, LA submitted by: Lou Landry **************************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ****************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JULY 22, 2001 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED VERDIN-DOBSON Joseph and Valerie Verdin of Theriot announce the engagement of their daughter Tenicka Ann Verdin, to Samuel Christopher Dobson, son of Gloria and David Dobson Sr. of Louisiana. The couple will exchange vows in late July at First United Methodist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Morris and Shirley Liner, and the late Evans and Leah Verdin. She is a 1999 graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Anna Cain, Doyle Dobson Sr., Mary Dobson and the late Darrell Hancock. LIRETTE-TOUPS Jeanne Lirette of Houma announces the engagement of her daughter, Angelle Maria Lirette, to Shane John Toups, son of John and Nancy Toups of Houma. Angelle is also the daughter of the late Sam Lirette. The couple will exchange vows at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 2001, at Bayou Cane Hall. The future bride is the granddaughter of Edward and Norma Boudreaux, and the late Anthony and Malvina Lirette. She attended South Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board as a teacher at Grand Caillou Middle School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late George and Lucy Toups, and the late Collins and Lena Bergeron. He attended Terrebonne High School and is employed by Houma Distributors. LEBOEUF-AUTHEMENT Larry and Gerry LeBoeuf of Chauvin announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelley Rae LeBoeuf to Shannon Anthony Authement, son of Rodney and Juanita Authement of Chauvin. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The future biide is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew 'Boy' LeBoeuf, Allie Portier and the late Trasimond Porti er. She is a 1997 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and attends Nicholls State University. She is employed by Family Doctor Clinic. The prospective groom is the grandson of Adrian Authement and Patricia Gautreaux, and the late Virgis and Eunice Blanchard. He attended South Terrebonne High School and is employed by Diesel Source Inc. WEST-PRICE Mr. and Mrs. Tom West of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Rebecca West, to Kenneth Paul Price II, son of Kenneth Price and Carolyn Elkins of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Aug. 4, 2001, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Marie Stevens. She is a 1998 graduate of Terrebonne High School and is employed by Miss Betty's Daycare. The prospective groom is the grandson of Jessie Thibodeaux. He is a 1997 graduate of Terrebonne, High School and is employed by Panel Specialists. KIRBY-FITZGERALD Melanie Caillouet Kirby of Houma, and Lawson and Sherry Kirby of Mesquite, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gina Marie Kirby, to Jeremy Michael Fitzgerald, son of Michael and Diane Fitzgerald of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 2001, at First Baptist Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of Edith and Sidney Caillouet, Eugene and Myrna Kirby, and Robert and Kathy Ellithorp. She is a 2000 graduate of Terrebonne High School and is employed by Wayne F. Naquin, D.D.S., and John F. Whitman, D.D.S. The prospective groom is the grandson of C.J. and Betty Dupre, and John and Cecilia Fitzgerald. He is a 2001 graduate of Terrebonne High School and is employed by Fitzgerald-Benoit Inspection, Inc. RATCLIFFE-LECOMPTE Melvin and Sara Ratcliffe of Victoria, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Marie Ratcliffe, to Daniel Paul LeCompte, son of Rickey and Abby Gale LeCompte of Houston, Texas, formerly of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony on Oct. 20, 2001 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas. The future bride is the granddaughter of Juanita Puente of Victoria and the late Earnest and Marie Ratcliffe. She is a 1998 graduate of Victoria High School and attends Houston Community College. She is employe d by North Star Imaging. The prospective groom is the grandson of Laura Lee and Louis LeCompte Sr., and Abbie J. and Pearl Champagne. He is a 1996 graduate of Kempner High School in Sugarland, Texas, a 1999 graduate of Sam Houston State University and attends the University of Houston. He is employed by Pepsi Bottling Group WILLIAMS-EVANS Pauletta M. Williams of Houma, and Lawless Gibson Jr. of Kingwood, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kema Lazette Williams, to Michael Evans, son of Wilhelmina and Lloyd Evans of Birmingham, Ala. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Aug. 4,2001, in Kingwood. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mary H. Brumfield and the late Jesse McNair, Hazel C. Gibson and the late Lawless Gibson Sr. She is a 1988 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a 1995 graduate of Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is employed by Hernandez Engineering. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lillian Cain, William McQueen and Ruth Thrash. He is a l987 graduate of John H.Phillips High School in Birmingham and is employed by Fox Sports Net. BRUMFIELD-ALL EMAND Wendell Brumfield of Jayess, Miss., and Bonnie Griffin of Baton Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Clara Louise Brumfield, to Eno Joseph Allemand III, son of Eno Allemand of Cut Off, and Nanette Terrebonne of Frogmore. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001, at the Christian Family Center. The future bride is the granddaughter of Charles and Maryann Griffin of Cut Off, and Vernon and Eleanor Brumfield: of Jayess. She is a 1993 graduate of South Lafourche High School and is a graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the LafourcheParish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Carroll and Judy Terrebonne of Roxie, Miss., and the late Eno and Alfacia Allemand. He is a 1996 graduate of Natchez and is retired from the U.S. Marine Corps. He is employed by Welch Sales and Service. PARIS-POIENCOT Bobby and Jennifer Paris of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenna Lee Paris, to Rusty James Poiencot, son of Russell and Eileen Poiencot Jr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 2001, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Chu rch. The future bride is the grand daughter of Emery and Joyce Chauvin, Velma Paris and the late Calvin Paris. She is a 2000 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ray and Merlene Freeman, and Russell and Vita Poiencot. He is a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. FLANNERY-HENRY John and Donna Flannery of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaymie Lynn Flannery, to Joey Paul Henry, son of Cheryl and Harvey Henry Jr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. July 28, 2001, at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dinapolis of Kenner, Jennie Smith of Kenner and Richard Smith of Florida. She is a 1999 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attends the University of Louisiana in Monroe. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Henry Sr. of Houma, Ollie Rogers of Houma and the late E J. Rogers. He is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attends Louisiana Technical University in Ruston. MARCEL-C HATAGNIER Mr. and Mrs. Virges J. Marcel of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Katte Leigh Marcel, to Donnie Paul Chatagnier, son of Earline and Ricardo Chatagnier of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in July at New Hope World Outreach Center. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Floyd J. LeBouef, the late Florence G. Boudreaux and the late Norris and Donis Marcel. She is a 2000 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed by Christ Baptist Childcare. The prospective groom is the grandson of Joyce Marcel, the late Wilbert Marcel, Virginia Chatagnier and the late Wilbert Chatagnier. He is a 2000 graduate of Terrebonne High School and is employed by Houma Tractor.