Obituaries of FEBRUARY 1980 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 1, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Theogene Boudreaux

Theogene Boudreaux, 76, died 6:10 a.m. today.

Visitation will be from 4 to 11 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in 
Labadieville, resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with religious services 
following at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, John and Paul Boudreaux; three sisters, Mrs. 
Hoah Naquin, Mrs. Elise Simmons and Irene Boudreaux. 

Landry Funeral Home, Labadieville, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 1, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lydia Danos

Lydia Rogers Danos, 74, a native and resident of Larose, died 9:30 p.m. 
Thursday in Houma.

Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today at the VDW Community Center in 
Larose, resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time.

The funeral will be 9:45 Saturday from the center, with religious services 
following, 10 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Danos; her parents, Albert and 
Louise Arceneaux Rogers; two brothers, Edgar and Albert Rogers Jr.; seven 
sisters, Agatha, Selma, Lucia and Elda Rodrigue, Edna Mayfield, Lucille Knight 
and Louise Chouest. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 1, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Wayne Hill

Wayne A. Hill, 62, a resident of Raceland, died 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at 
Metairie.

Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Raceland, resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 9:45 a.m. Saturday from the Funeral Home, with religious 
services following, 10 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Burial 
will be in the Christian Cemetery in Des Allemands, LA.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Breaux Hill; his mother, Mrs. Ada Jurgens 
Hill; a son, Wiliam Hill; a daughter Mrs. Hebert ãBuddyä (Sandra) Theriot; a 
sister, Mrs. Roy (Aria) LeBoeuf; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, Cloyce (Butch) Hill. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 1, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Agnes Toups

Mrs. Agnes Bourgeois Toups, (84?), a native and resident of Raceland, died 6:05 
p.m. Thursday at Raceland.

Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Raceland, resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be Saturday, time pending, from the Funeral Home, with religious 
services following at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.

Survivors include a son, (Reed?) Toups; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Toups, Mrs. 
Velma Trosclair, Mrs. Marjorie Benoit, Mrs. Marion Thortorici; three brothers, 
Eddie, Evest and Welton Bourgeois; a sister Mrs. Annette Foret; nine 
grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Nolan Toups; and three brothers, Walter, 
Buddy and Samuel Bourgeois. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 1, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Elvin Turner

Elvin Turner, 60, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Monday.

The funeral will be 9 p.m. today at the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, with the 
Rev. Johnny Price conducting services. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday from 
the church, with burial following in the Deweyville Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Julia Smith Turner; five sons, Elvin Turner Jr. of 
Lake Charles, Joseph, Isaiah, Benjamin and Nathaniel Turner of New Orleans; two 
daughters, Martha Parker of New Orleans, Terrell Turner of Houma; two brothers, 
Henry Turner of New Orleans, James Turner of Houma; a sister, Girlis Ringold of 
Houma; seven grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daisy Nichlos Turner and Henry Turner; 
a daughter, Betty Allen; and one grandson. 

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 3, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Emma Antonia
(Emma Griffin?)

Mrs. Emma J. Antonia, 60, a native of Raceland, died Jan. 27, in Los Angeles, 
California where she resided.

Wake and funeral services will be 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church. 
Dismissal and burial in the church cemetery will be 11 a.m. Monday.

Survivors include her mother, Adeline Sacks of Raceland; a daughter, Margaret 
Larry of Hahnville; four sisters, Annie Mae Lewis of Raceland, Mrs. Mabel Otis 
of Harvey, Mrs. Estelle Davis of Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Christine 
Antonio of Bridge City; a brother, Raymond Griffin; a stepfather, Rodney 
Williams; two granddaughters and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Antonio and three brothers. The 

Intracoastal Mortuary Service of Houma is handling the arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 3, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Mayola Blanchard

Mrs. Mayola Angelloz Blanchard, 66, a resident of Grosse Tete, La. died 11:40 
a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.

The funeral was 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment 
following in the Grosse Tete Mausoleum. The Rev. David Vavasseur conducted the 
services.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Mitchel Blanchard of Grosse Tete; two 
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence J. (Beverly) Borne Jr. of Thibodaux, Mrs. Clyde H. 
(Mary) Allen of Grosse Tete; two brothers, Howard A. Angelloz of Baton Rouge, 
Prince A. Angelloz of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Bossier of 
Grosse Tete, Mrs. Elizabeth Bess Lambert of Los Angeles, Calif.; four 
grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. 

Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, La., handled arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 3, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Mildred Lott

Mrs. Mildred Johnson Lott, 70, of 140 Banks, died 8:30 p.m. Friday.

The funeral will be at 9 p.m. Sunday at the New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.

Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Monday from the church. Burial will be in the Union 
Benevolent Cemetery. 

Survivors include her husband, Clarence Lott; two brothers, Earl Johnson and 
William Bozile of Compton, California and three sisters, Mary Baton, Noonie 
Hinson of Houston, Texas and Dorane Lewis of Compton. She is preceded in death 
by her parents, Ellis and Septema Johnson.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 3, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Cecile Naquin
Cecile Lasseigne Naquin

Cecile (Miss Sis) Lasseigne Naquin, 96, died 11:15 a.m. Friday.

Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday from the Funeral Home with religious services 
following at St. Joseph Co Cathedral. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Naquin; a sister, Mrs. Max Dupre.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Naquin; her parents, 
Jean Abel Lasseigne and Agnes Doriska Keller; a son, Clay Naquin; six brothers, 
Alfred, Charles, Willie, Nicholas, Leopold and Theodore Lasseigne; three 
sister, Ursule, Aida and Oline Lasseigne. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 3, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Daniel Schouest

Daniel Lawrence Schouest, 49, a native of Raceland and a resident of Kenner, 
died Thursday.

The funeral was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral 
Home in Kenner, with burial following in Rest Lawn Cemetery in Avondale, LA.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Martin Schouest of Kenner; his parents, 
Maude Pertuit and Anatole Schouest of Avondale, La.; two sons, Michael Schouest 
of Kenner and Daniel Dwight Schouest of Metairie; a daughter, Cindy Lou 
Schouest of Kenner; three brothers, Adam Schouest of River Ridge, Donald 
Schouest of Metairie, and Dudley Schouest of Avondale; three sisters, Mrs. 
Delien (Mary Ann) Rodrigue of Chalmette, Mrs. Roy (Betty)Beeker of New Orleans, 
Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) Stortz of Avondale; and two grandchildren. 

L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, Kenner, handled arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Rose Basta

Rose Schifani Basta, 78, died 7:30 a.m. Saturday. 

The funeral was held 11 a.m. today from Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with 
religious services following at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial was in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include a brother, Sam Schifani; two sisters, Mrs. Alien (Mary) 
Tenny, Mrs. Annie S. Bilello; several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Basta; her parents, Giovanni 
Schifani and Nina Musso Schifani; two brothers, Nicholas and Frank Schifani. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, handled arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Carroll Champagne

Carroll Marc Champagne, 51, a native and resident of Luling, La., died 6:45 
p.m. Saturday at Luling.

The funeral was held 10 a.m. today at the St. Anthony Catholic Church with 
burial following in the St. Charles Cemetery, St. Charles, La.

Survivors include two sons, Carroll Marc Jr.; and Joey Champagne; three 
brothers, Leon X., Camille L., and Edgar J. Champagne; five sisters, Jean N. 
Champagne, Mrs. Agatha Schexnayder, Mrs. Celestine Hendricks, Mrs. Amelie 
Madere, Mrs. Marian Zeringue.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Laurent and Cevien Champagne.  

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Elvige Folse

Elvige Rome Folse, 72, a native of Vacherie, La. and a resident of Des 
Allemands, La., died 5 p.m. Saturday. 

The funeral was 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, with burial 
10 a.m. today in the St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands.

Survivors include four sons, Lloyd, Eric; Neil and Floyd Folse; three 
daughters, Mrs. Rose Zeringue, Mrs. Anna Frazier, Mrs. Karen Naquin; a brother, 
Harold Rome; two sisters, Gracien Rome and Mrs. Agatha Falgout; 18 
grandchildren, an dseven great-grandchildren. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. handled arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Uhlan Foret

Uhlan J. Foret, 44, died 8 a.m. Saturday.

The funeral was held 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, 
with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Josephine Blanchard Foret of Chauvin; four 
brothers, Harold, Loney, Oneil and Leroy Foret of Chauvin; four sisters, Mrs. 
Victor (Dorita) Pierron, Mrs. Eula Foret, Mrs. Charles (Florence) Chauvin, Mrs. 
Horace (Odila) Sevin of Chauvin; three half brothers, Junius and Lawrence 
Authement of Chauvin, Clarence Authement of Montegut; five half-sisters, Mrs. 
Irvin (Beatrice) Gisclair of Larose, Mrs. Leonce (Ovida) LeCompte, Mrs. Philip 
(Helen) Naquin, Mrs. Eldon (Helena) Forest of Chauvin, Mrs. Bill (Notica) 
Bunker of Colorado Springs.

He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Foret; a helf-brother, Jervis 
Foret; two half-sisters, Maggie and Hattie Foret.  

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Elaine Popp

Elaine Bergeron Popp, 46, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Abita 
Springs, La., died 8:55 a.m. Saturday.

The funeral was held 2 p.m. today from the Schoen Funeral Home, Inc., in 
Covington, La. a requiem Mass followed at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, 
with Father James Erickson conducting services. Burial was in the Abita Springs 
Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Donald J. Popp; her mother, Mrs. Marie Rogers 
Bergeron of Houma; four sons, David, Stephen, John and Robert Popp; a daughter, 
Suzanne Popp; two brothers, Gerald A. and Harvey Bergeron of Houma; a sister, 
Mrs. Patricia Bergeron Popp of Crowley, La.

The family request donations be made to the Louisiana Heart Association. 

Schoen Funeral Home, Inc., Covington, La, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Felix Touchard

Felix Francois Touchard, Jr., 67, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died 
1 a.m. today at Luling, La.

Visitation begins at 4 p.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des 
Allemands. A funeral Mass will be 7 p.m. today at the church, with entombment 
following in the church mausoleum.

Survivors include his wife, Ena Labat Touchard; two sons, Myron and Felix 
Francois Touchard III; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Mongrue and Miss June 
Touchard; a brother, Roy Touchard; a sisters, Mrs. Josephine Dufrene; a step-
mother, Mrs. Odette Gonzales Touchard; 10 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Touchard and Lucia Matherne. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 4, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Vera Verdon
Vera Methvin Verdon

Mrs. Vera Louise Verdon, 60, a native of Ponchatoula and a resident of Grand 
Isle, died 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Galliano.

The funeral was 10 a.m. today at the Our Lady of the Isle Church Hall in Grand 
Isle, with burial following in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in New Orleans.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Ethel) Anderton of Grand Isle; three 
brothers, Gerald and Charles Methvin of Ponchatoula, Jack Methvin of 
California; a sister, Mrs. June Prejean of Ponchatoula; three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Benny Verdon. 

Terrebonne Funeral Home, Cut Off, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 5, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Howard Billiot

Howard Junius Billiot, Jr., 6, a resident of Theriot, died 11:30 p.m. Monday. 
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

His parents are Mary Helen Foret and Howard Junius Billiot. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 5, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Richard Osborn

Richard Owen Osborn, 62, a veteran of World War II who received a bronze medal, 
died 1:15 p.m. Monday.

Visitation will be until 11 p.m. today at the KC Hall in Chauvin, resuming 8 
a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Duplantis Osborn; a son, Richard Owen 
Osborn Jr. of Chauvin; two brothers, Clyde Osborn of Muncie, Ind., Hervey 
Osborn of Rochester, N.Y.; a grandson, James Paul Osborn; and one uncle from 
Denver, Col.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Gloyd and Fred Osborn; a 
brother, Emerson Osborn; two sisters, Mrs. Wilbur (__) __, and Mrs. Donald 
(Mildred Ruth) Coffman. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 5, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Tillman Rogers

Tillman Wilfred Rogers, 61, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died 
8:40 p.m. Wednesday.

The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at the Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, with burial 
following in the National Cemetery in Port Hudson, LA.

Survivors include three sisters, Marie Danos, Edna Rogers and Leah LeBlanc.

He is preceded in death by parents, Francois Rogers and Alexina Plaisance; a 
brother, Donisas Rogers; two sisters, Pearl Barbaree and Stella Savoie. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 5, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Rosamond St. Pierre

Rosamond J. St. Pierre, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut 
Off, died 7:15 a.m. Monday at Galliano.

The funeral was held 2:30 p.m. today from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano, 
with Religious services were scheduled for following, 3 p.m. Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Burial was in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. 

Survivors include her husband, Ezola Hebert St. Pierre; a son, Ruben Emray St. 
Pierre; two daughters, Mrs. John (Molly) Martin and Mrs. Louday (Rosa) Kline; 
three brothers, Edmond Valcour, Valmont and Andrew St. Pierre; a sister, Mrs. 
Bussie (Avelia) Rebstock; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by a son, Rosamond J. St. Pierre Jr. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Galliano, handled arrangements.

Note: This obit has obvious errors. The obit is for Rosamond J. St. Pierre.  
His wife is Ezola Hebert.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 5, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

William Terrebonne

William ãBillä Terrebonne, 32, a resident of Golden Meadow, died 9:30 p.m. 
Sunday at Golden Meadow.

Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Galliano.

The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with Religious 
services following 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in 
Golden Meadow. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Angeline Darda; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paris 
Terrebonne; two daughters, Melissa and Kellie Terrebonne; three sisters, Mrs. 
Lena Lyon, Mrs. Carol Chatagnier, Cathy Terrebonne.

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Dora Maria Adams

Dora Adams, (57?), a native of New Orleans and a resident of Des Allemands for 
30 years, died 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Luling, LA.

Visitation will be from 4 to 11 today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des 
Allemands, resuming 7 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial following in 
the church cemetery.  

Survivors include three sons, Leon Berman, Brian and Philip Dufrene; two 
daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Horn and Mrs. Tura (Ruix?); a brother, Joseph C. 
Adams; a sister, Mrs. Betty ___; 12 grandchildren. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Howard Billiot Jr. 

Funeral arrangements have been completed for Howard Junius Billiot Jr. who died 
12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The 
funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church on Grand 
Caillou, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Mary Helen Foret and Howard Junius Billiot; two 
step-brothers, Leroy and Albert Domangue; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Camille Billiot of Theriot, and Islay Foret of Dulac.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Ernestine Foret. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mary Clement

Mary Allemand Clement, (68?), a resident of Lockport, died 3:05 p.m. Monday at 
Raceland.

Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Lockport. The funeral will be 1:45 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home with 
religious services following, 2 p.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Elphage Bourg and Mrs. Lucille Chiasson; a 
brother, Lawless Allemand.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Clement; three sisters, Mrs. 
Wilson Orgeron, Mrs. Frank Alongie, and Laura Detillier; three brothers, 
Whitney, Tillamn and Maurice Allemand. 

Falgout Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

David Coleman

David Earl Coleman, 101, a resident of Morgan City, died 2:45 p.m. Sunday.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Community Funeral Home in 
Morgan City. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Mount Zion Baptist 
Church in Morgan City, with burial following in the Morgan City Cemetery. The 
Rev. E. W. (Beals?) will conduct the services.

Survivors include two sons, Wilbert Coleman of New Orleans, Lt. Col. (Retired) 
Sam Coleman of Oakland, California; a daughter, Mrs. Naoemi Chanier, of 
Oakland, Calif.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Laura Coleman; his parents, brothers 
and sisters. 

Community Funeral Home, Morgan City, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Ray Naquin Danos

Mrs. Ray Danos, (59?), a native of Montegut and a resident of Raceland, died 
Tuesday at Houma.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Lockport, resuming 7 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home, with religious 
services following 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Enos Danos Jr.; step brother, Jerry Naquin; two 
sisters, Mrs. Allen Gaudet and Mrs. Whitney Authement Jr.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Naquin. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Harvey Detillier

Harvey Paul Detillier, 66, native of Mathews, La. and a resident of Lockport, 
died 5:15 a.m. Tuesday at Lockport.

The funeral was at 1:45 p.m. today from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Lockport, 
with religious services following 2 p.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 
Lockport. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Lococo Detillier; two sons, Dr. Harvey and 
Robert Detillier; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Constant; two brothers, Ivy and 
Kancis Detillier; four sisters, Mrs. Pearly Gaudet, Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mrs. Lena 
Weeden, Mrs. Gertie French; seven grandchildren. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Lockport, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Harry J. Duplantis

Harry Joseph Duplantis, 70, a WWII veteran died, 2:45 a.m. today.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 
a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Holy Rosary 
Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. David (Christina?) Belanger, and Miss ___ 
Duplantis; two sisters, Mrs. Norah Boudreaux and Nettie Pitre; two 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by wife, Anna Well__wick; his parents, Inez Lirette and 
Ernest Duplantis; four brothers, Alexander, Sylvester, Wilsey, and Wally 
Duplantis; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Duplantis and Mrs. Lucille Landry. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Correction

Uhlan Foret

In the death notice of Uhlan J. Foret appearing in Monday's Courier, the names 
of two half brothers were inadvertently listed. 

The two half brothers are Junius Foret and Lawrence Authement of Chauvin. A 
third, Clarence Authement, resident in Montegut

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lynnel Quiewana Guidroz 

Infant Lynnel Quiewana Guidroz, died Thursday at Oschnerâs Foundation Hospital 
in New Orleans. 

Graveside services were held 10 a.m. today at St. Matthewâs Cemetery in 
Raceland, with the Rev. T. Bradley conducting services.

Survivors include her mother, Harriet Nelson; her father, Lionel Guidroz; her 
grandmother, Joyce Nelson; and her grandfather, Joseph Smith. 

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Ethel Holt

Ethel Lindeman Holt, 68, a native of Baltimore, Md., and a resident of Lockport 
for seven years, died 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lockport.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 11 p.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home, 
Inc., Lockport, resuming 7 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 2:45 p.m. Thursday from the Funeral Home with religious 
services following 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lockport. Burial will 
be in the Methodist Cemetery in Valentine, La.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James (Mariane) Turner and Mrs. Henry 
(Helen) Behrens; a brother, Wilbert Lindeman; three grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Holt. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Lockport, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Ronald J. Klein

Ronald Klein, 50, a clerk for the Jefferson Pipe Company, who worked a great 
deal of time in Houma, died 1:10 a.m. Tuesday.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the L.A. Muhleisen and Son 
Funeral Home, 2929 Metairie Road, Metairie; resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and 
continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the 
funeral home chapel, with burial following in Greenwood Cemetery in New 
Orleans.

Mr. Klein was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie.

Survivors include his parents Oliver E. Klein and Dorothy Bolger; three 
sisters, Dorothy Eberhart, Sheila Touset and Ilone Wendell; four brothers, 
Oliver Jr., Donald W., Darwin P. and Colin Klein. L.A. 

Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, Metairie, LA, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 6, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Elizabeth Spiegel

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Spiegel, 76, a native of London, England and a resident of 
Chauvin, died (5:45) p.m. Tuesday.  

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home 
resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and continuing until 9:30 am. Graveside services will 
be Thursday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie, La.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Charles Spiegel; and a son, 
Richard C. Spiegel of Rochester, N.Y.

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 7, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Gilbert Breaux

Gilbert P. Breaux, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Harvey, 
La., died 11:55 a.m. Tuesday.

The funeral was held 11 a.m. today from Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, with 
religious services following at St. Rosalie Catholic Church. Burial was in 
McDonough Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, Loisella Bladsacker; two brothers, Sidney and 
Lloyd Breaux; Alice Radford, Octavia Breaux, Nora Barrios, Notile Klein and 
Della Perry; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lena Ramogoz; his parents Mary Adams and 
Mario J. Breaux. 

Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, La. is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 7, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Fred Hebert

Fred Paul Hebert, 83, died 12:06 a.m. Wednesday.

The funeral was held 4 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with 
burial following in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #1.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Lillie) Clark and Miss Jennie Lee 
Hebert of Harvey, La.; a brother, Abbie Hebert of Houma; and one granddaughter, 
Mrs. David Wright of Harvey, La.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia LeBoeuf; his parents, Elmina 
Bouffourd and Mario Hebert; three brothers, Henry, Mario Jr. and Montegut 
Hebert; and two sisters, Lelia Bernard and Lorence Hebert.

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 7, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Fannie Overstreet

Mrs. Fannie Overstreet, 61, a resident of Raceland, died Sunday at the South 
Louisiana Medical Center.

The wake and funeral will be 8 p.m. today at the Morning Star Baptist Church, 
with Rev. Levi Jones conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday from 
the church, with burial following in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include a son, Roland Ricks of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister, Lucille 
Davis of Chicago, Ill; and two grandchildren, Cina L. and Erica Ricks of 
Anchorage, Alaska; other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Overstreet and Silvy Bush.  

Gertrude Geddes-Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 7, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Ralph Trosclair

Ralph Joseph Trosclair, 77, died 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with 
burial following in Bisland Cemetery.

Survivors include four sons, Ralph Trosclair Jr. of Houma, Jerry Trosclair of 
Grand Caillou, Druby and Michael Trosclair of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two daughters, 
Mrs. Mary Ellen Breaux of Bayou Black, Mrs. Andy (Odessa ãTootieä) Blanchard of 
Grand Caillou; a brother, Ruben Trosclair of Montegut; a sister, Mrs. Lydia 
Bourg of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Natalie Domangue Trosclair; his parents, 
Odile Duroche and Elifie Trosclair; four brothers, Albert, Alfred, Sidney and 
Paul Trosclair; three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Cynthia) Hutcherson, Mrs. Charlie 
(Delia) Redmond, Miss Cecile Trosclair.

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 8, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Leroy Cortez

Leroy Joseph Cortez, 42, a native of Choctaw and a resident of Star Route 2, 
Thibodaux, died 6:30 a.m. today.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home, and will 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10:45 a.m. Saturday from the 
funeral home, with religious services following, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include wife, Mrs. Florence B. Cortez; his mother, Mrs. Eve M. 
Ordoyne; two sons, Leroy Jr. and Steve Cortez; four sisters, Mrs. Errol (Mary) 
Becnel, Mrs. Larry (Rita) Richard, Miss Emily and Miss Audrey Ordoyne.

He is preceded in death by his father, Clay Ordoyne. 

Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 8, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Emus Naquin

Emus Paul Naquin, 55, a native of Houma and a resident of Chalmette, La. for 
eight years, died 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The funeral was held 10:45 a.m. today at the Jacob Schoen and Son funeral home 
chapel, with burial following in the St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jasper; a son, Jeffrey P. Naquin; three 
daughters, Mrs. Frances Petermann, Mrs. Shirley Cambus, Mrs. Jeanette Pelas; a 
brother, Jeffrey Naquin; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Cossich; 24 grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mattie E. Deroche and Paul W. Naquin; 
and a son, Hebert Holland. 

Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 10, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Ivy Blanchard

Ivy (Cousin) Blanchard, 69, died 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday at Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home, 
resuming 7 am, Tuesday, and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 
10 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in 
Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Benoit Blanchard; three sons, Earl 
Blanchard, Larose, Alton Blanchard, Virginia, Leroy Blanchard, Thibodaux; two 
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Shirley) Allemand, Lockport, Mrs. William (Sarah) 
Besson, Thibodaux; three three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Boudreaux, Thibodaux; Mrs. 
John Bourg, Napoleonville, Mrs. Walter Gautreaux, Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren, 
and one great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Blanchard and Anne Quatrevingt; one 
brother, Jeffrey Blanchard; two sisters, Louise Pitre and Inez Blanchard.

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 10, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

James Chambers

James William Chambers, 66, a resident of 200 Belaire Drive, died 8:50 p.m., 
Feb. 8, at Terrebonne General Hospital.

Visitation was from 5 to 10 p.m. yesterday, resuming 5 to 10 p.m. today, at 
Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA. the funeral services will be 10 a.m. 
Monday, at the Fisher Baptist Church, Fisher, La.; with burial following in the 
Fisher Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. James Chambers, Houma; two sons, James and 
Thomas Chambers; and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Chauvin, Shreveport.

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 10, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Eddie Hadley

Funeral services for Eddie Hadley, 80, of Raceland, will be held 8 p.m. today 
at the Morning Star Baptist Church.

A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Morning Star Baptist 
Church with burial to follow in the Morning Star Cemetery under the direction 
of Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland.

Mr. Hadley died in the St. Anne Hospital in Raceland at 11:30 p.m. Friday.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Loretta Marts Hadley; one son, Eddie Hadley 
Jr.; three daughters, Dorothy Hadley, Eletha Hadley and Mrs. Lucinda Elloie; 
three brothers, the Rev. Samuel Hadley, Irvin Hadley and Ethrian Hadley; four 
sisters, Mrs. Alma Augustine, Victoria Dickerson, Louvenia Broom and Irma 
Bartley; 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 10, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Diane Rhodes

Mrs. Diane Marie Rhodes, 31, of Theriot, died Saturday at 10:55 am.

She was the wife of Henry Rhodes and the mother of Sheri Kay and Lonny Jay 
Rhodes.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Bessie Prosperie and the late Louis Prosperie Sr. 
of Montegut.

Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Betty) Babin, Mrs. Ronnie (Hannah) 
Filce, Mr. Ronald (Mary) Ellender, Mrs. Ronnie (Wendy) Lirette and Mrs. Keith 
(Ann) Bonvillain, all of Terrebonne Parish. She was also survived by four 
brothers, Hasley, Gerald, Louis and Bert Prosperie, all of Terrebonne Parish. 
She is also survived by her parents in law, Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Rhodes of 
Theriot, La.

Services are set for Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot 
with burial following in the St. Eloi Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. 
to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Sunday. The rosary will be 
said from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 10, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Isabell Angel Shannon

Mrs. Isabell (Bell) Angel Shannon, 59, died 10:30 p.m., Feb. 8.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., today, in Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 8 a.m. Monday, and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 
10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Garden of 
Memories Cemetery.  The Rev. Clyde Angel, brother of the deceased, will conduct 
the services.

Survivors include her husband, James B. Shannon; two sons, James Shannon, Jr. 
of LesCruses, New Mexico, Harry Shannon of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Kelly 
(Anne) M___ of Gray and Pam Shannon of Houma; four brothers, Sam Angel, Jr. of 
Evansville, Indiana, Nobel and Moses Angel, the Rev. Clyde Angel of Colonial 
Beach, Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. C.E. (Violet) Baldwin, Evansville, Ind., and 
Mrs. Evangeline Hebbler of Lexington, Kentucky; two grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorena Inkenbrandt and Sam Angel; and 
one sister, Florence Eichenberger.

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 11, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Frank Ball

Frank Charles Ball, 61, a native of Montgomery, Ala. And a resident of Box 238, 
Theriot, died 9:50 p.m. Sunday.

Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 
a.m. Tuesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. 
Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Eloi Cemetery. 
The Rev. Calvin Hazelwood of Christ Baptist Church and Father Louis Chaisson of 
St. Eloi Catholic Church will conduct the services.

Mr. Ball was a retired Navy man and crewboat operator.

Survivors include his wife, Jessie Lee Chauvin Ball; his mother, Elizabeth 
Moorman Ball of Montgomery, Ala.; two sons, Frank Ball Jr. of Los Angeles, 
Calif., Johnny Lee Ball of Theriot; two daughters, Mrs. John (Linda) Loupe of 
Houma, Mrs. Larry (Judy) Pate of Montgomery, Ala.; a brother, Arthur A. Ball of 
Newport, R.I.; two grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Alonzo Ball.  

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 11, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Odile Clulee
Odile Trosclair Clulee

Odile V. Clulee, a native of Houma and a resident of Westwego for 40 years, 
died 4 a.m. Saturday.

The funeral was held 9 a.m. today from the Westside Funeral Home in Marrero 
with a funeral Mass following at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in 
Westwego. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna, La.

Survivors include two sons, Gerald Jero and Jerry Clulee; two daughters, Mrs. 
Jeanie Rothacker and Mrs. Ellen Ohmer; a sister, Mrs. Lucretia Dufrene; 10 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton C. Clulee; her parents, Ozeme 
Trosclair and Angelina Pellegrin; four brothers, Marius,  Wesley, Wilfred and 
Lawrence Trosclair; four sisters, Viola Trosclair, Mrs. Sarah Daigle, Mrs. 
Victoria Bergeron and Mrs. Hattie Cowart. 

Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 11, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mary Crosby

Mary Windom Crosby, 48, died 4 a.m. Sunday at Golden Meadow. 

Visitation is continuing until 10 p.m. today at the Terrebonne Funeral Home in 
Cut Off, resuming 7 a.m. Tuesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral 
will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home with religious services 
following 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden 
Meadow. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Crosby; a daughter, Mrs. Eloyd 
(Frances) Griffin of Golden Meadow; a brother, Eddie Windorn Jr. of 
Mississippi; (a sister?) Miss Myrtle Windorn of Mississippi; seven 
grandchildren. 

Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 11, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

William Hollenbeck

William R. Hollenbeck, 53, died 7:35 a.m. Friday.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hahn-Cook-Stree-Draper Funeral Home 
in Oklahoma City, Ok., with burial following in the Memorial Park Cemetery in 
the same city. 

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Barrett Hollenbeck; ; a son, William R. 
Hollenbeck Jr.; a brother, Weldon Hollenbeck; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Claborn, 
Mrs. Agnes Taylor, Mrs. Mary Allman; and three stepsons, Larry, Kelly and Steve 
Whisler. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 11, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Josephine Loup

Mrs. Josephine Burns Loup, 77, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland, 
died 8:12 a.m. Sunday at Galliano.

Visitation in continuing until funeral time at the VFW Community Center in 
Larose. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from the center, with religious 
services following, 10 am, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Oleus Loup; a son, Antoine Loup; two daughters, 
Mrs. Omer A. (Frances) Capello and Mrs. Ronald (Pat) Chiasson; two sisters, 
Mrs. Forrest Ledet and Mrs. Adam Schouest; 12 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 12, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Caliste Babin

Caliste O. (Pete) Babin, 81, a native and resident of this city, died Sunday.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will 
be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. 
Philip Cemetery in Vacherie, La.

Survivors include a brother, Glaise Babin of Houma; a sister, Mrs. Edward 
(Lucille) Savoie of Bayou Blue.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Odette Cazenave Babin; his parents, 
Evelina Grow and Octave Babin and a sister, Mrs. Elda Bergeron. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 12, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Edith Barker

Edith Foret Barker, 77, a resident of Lockport, died 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at 
Lockport.

Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Lockport; resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 11:45 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious 
services following at noon at the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Oville T. Barker; a son, Donovan Barker; a 
daughter, Ann Barker Matthews; a brother, J.N. Foret Jr.; a sister, Mrs. Inez 
Foret Ingargiola; seven grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph N. Foret and Lucille Toups 
Foret; and a sister, Lucille Foret.

The family request donations be made to Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Lockport, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 12, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Frank Gros

Frank Emile Gros, 94, died 2:15 p.m. Monday.

Visitation will be from 4 to 11 p.m. Wednesday at Landry Funeral Home, 
Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. Funeral 
arrangements are incomplete.

Survivors include two sons, Chester and Thomas Gros; a daughter, Mrs. August 
(Marie) Tabor; a brother, Sylvester Gros; 16 grandchildren, 46 great-
grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Evella Naquin Gros; three brothers, Leo, 
Charles and Edward Gros; three sisters, Marie Naquin, Julia and Alice Gros. 
Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

Addition from Courier Feb. 13, 1980, Wednesday

Gros Arrangements
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The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home, with religious 
services following, 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in 
Chackbay. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 12, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Winnie Jasper

Winnie Bell Jasper, 47, died Saturday.

The funeral will be 8:30 p.m. today at the St. Peter Baptist Church, with the 
Rev. Elie Harris conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from 
the church, with burial following in the Bisland Cemetery. 

Survivors include her husband, Alvin Jasper; four sons, Rodney, Chester, 
Phillip and James Joseph; a daughter, Willie Bell Jasper; six grandchildren; 
her mother, Ethel Bolden; and one aunt.

She is preceded in death by her father. 

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 12, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Nolia Lee

Mrs. Nolia Foret Lee, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of 
Algiers, La., died 7 a.m. Sunday.

The funeral was held 2 p.m. today from the Mothe Funeral Home in Algiers, with 
a Mass following at the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Burial was in the 
St. Bartholomew cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Anict Ernest Lee; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin O. 
Shrell of Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Hanson; two grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Laura Dugas and Alphonse Foret; three 
brothers, John L., Anthony A. and Louis K. Foret; and a sister, Mrs. Elmer P. 
Grandmeyer. 

Mothe Funeral Home, Algiers, La., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 12, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Howard Romero

Howard Joseph Romaro, 69, a native of Belle Alliance, La. and a resident of Cut 
Off, died 6:10 a.m. Monday at Galliano.

The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. today from the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Galliano, with religious services following, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church in Cut Off. Burial was in St. Roch No. 2 Cemetery in New Orleans.

Survivors include his wife, Freda Bourgeois Romero; a son, Donald Romero; a 
daughter, Mrs. Doris Maturano; two brothers, Noel and Haines Romero; six 
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by one grandchild. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 13, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

James Waguespack

James (Jacques) Alphonse Waguespack, 67, a retired game warden for the 
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, died 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with 
entombment following in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Whitney Waguespack; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas 
(Virginia) Talbot of Houma; two brothers, Louis Waguespack of Houston, Texas, 
Felix Waguespack of Grand Caillou; a sister, Mrs. George (Judith) Landry of 
Grand Caillou; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Justine Watkins and Joseph A. 
Waguespack. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 14, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Charlie Jones

Funeral arrangements have been made for Charlie ãPapaä Jones, 82, who died 3:20 
p.m. Sunday.

Wake and funeral services are scheduled 8 p.m. Friday at St. Mathews Baptist 
Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Dismissal services are 
scheduled 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Jones; his sons, the Rev. Leonard 
Celestin and Junius, Eddie, Lionel and Adam Jones; his daughters, Ethel Mae 
Adams, Clara Mae Nixon and Mary King; 49 grandchildren and 62 great-
grandchildren.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 14, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Marie Picou

Mrs. Marie Smith Picou, 79, died 4:55 p.m. Wednesday.

Mrs. Picou was the wife of the late Linest Picou and daughter of the late David 
and Ida White Smith.

Funeral services for Mrs. Picou will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Chauvin 
Funeral Home chapel with interment following in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation 
began today from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. and will reopen Friday from 8 a.m. until 
funeral time.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Linest Picou, and her parents, David 
and Ida White Smith.

Mrs. Picou is survived by 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 15, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Orelia Porter

Orelia Porter, 46, died Wednesday at 2:40 p.m. at her motherâs home.

Funeral services were scheduled for 9:00 tonight at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist 
Church. Dismissal services are scheduled 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St. Johnâs Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Adams of Houston; her son, Robert Adams; 
her mother, Ora Porter; two brothers, Daniel Porter Jr. and Herman Porter; five 
sisters, Olivia Celestin, Victoria Wilson, Yvonne Thomas, Mary Coleman and 
Jessie Mae Porter; five grandchildren, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Porter.

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 15, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle
This obit was a bad copy, may be some transcription errors

Mollie Schoeny

Funeral services for Mollie (Ann?) Boudreaux Schoeny, (84?), of Napoleonville, 
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Chapel services at Landry Funeral Home in Napoleonville are scheduled to be 
held at 10 a.m. with services to follow at St. Anneâs Catholic Church. 
Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Landry 
Funeral Home.

Mrs. Schoeny was the wife of the late Mr. Joseph A. Schoeny and is survived by 
two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Jocelyn) LaBarre, of Napoleonville and Mrs. Sterling 
(Beverly) Callahan Jr., of Lafayette; two brothers, Stanley and Joseph Schoeny 
(should be Boudreaux?)both of Bourg, La.;  four sisters, Catherine Felton of 
Narco, Mrs. Rose Strickland of Centerville, Miss., Mrs. Jasmine Schoney, of 
North Hollywood, Calif., and Pearl Boudreaux; seven grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.

Visitations are scheduled 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Saturday. The family is inviting friends and relatives to attend the 
services. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 17, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Irving Adams, Sr.

Irving Joseph Adams, Sr., 63, a native and resident of Raceland, died 7:15 p.m. 
Feb. 15, in Raceland. 

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. today in Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be from the funeral home 9:30 
a.m. Monday, with religious services 10 a.m. in the St. Hilary Catholic Church, 
Mathews, La. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Marie Falgout Adams; three sons, Freddie 
John, Irving, Jr., Calbert Adams; one daughter, Mrs. Kathy Loupe; three 
brothers, Clifford, Leroy and Ernest Adams; five sisters, Mrs. Nolas Adams, 
Mrs. Wilma Faucheaux, Mrs. Jessie Arceneaux, Mrs. Joe Fambrough, Mrs. Leola 
Fergurson; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Clemine Adams, Mrs. Robert 
Fournier and Mrs. Leodora Grabert.

Falgout Funeral Home Inc., Raceland, La., is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 17, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Wesley Doucet

Wesley Doucet, 51, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Larose, 
LA., died 4:40 p.m., Feb. 15, in New Orleans.

Visitation began 4 p.m. yesterday, in Falgout Funeral Home Inc., and will 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be from the funeral home 9:30 am, 
Monday, with religious services 10 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut 
Off, La. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Elda Collins Doucet; one son, Rodney Doucet; three 
daughters, Shannon Doucet, Mrs. Marilyn D. Stanley and Patricia Doucet; four 
brothers, Freddie, Dewy, Norris, and Ocean Doucet; three sister, Mrs. Zulma 
Dantin, Mrs. Constance Lafont and Mrs. Russell Dominick; five grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Freeman Jr., and Eddie Doucet. 

Falgout Funeral Home Inc., Galliano, La., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 17, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Mamie Denton

Mrs. Mamie Coffman Denton, 64, a parishioner of the First Baptist Church, died 
:40 a.m. at Terrebonne General Hospital.

Visitation began 4 to 10:30 p.m., yesterday, in the Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 7 a.m. today, and continuing until funeral time.  The funeral is 8 
a.m. today in the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Terrebonne 
Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Jerry D. Denton, Houma; five brothers, N.C.,  Lewis 
G.,  Clinton C., Louis c., Jr. and Bobby J. Coffman; one sister, Mrs. E.P. 
LeBlanc, Houma; three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo W. Denton; her parents, Louis 
Coffman and Lillie P. Clark; and three brothers, Tommy, James E. and Clifford 
E. Coffman. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 17, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Karl Jones

Karl Michael Jones, 15, died 9:15 a.m. Feb. 15.

Visitation will be today at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Thibodaux. The 
funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Osben Jones, Jr.; one brother, 
Osben Jones III; one sister, Stacy Nell Jones; his grandfather, Ernest Brown; 
and a host of family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charleston and Ella Robertson, and 
Osben Jones and Annie Brown. 

William and Southall Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 17, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lelia Gambrella

Lelia Constrantiches Gambrella died 8:05 a.m. Saturday at her home. She was 66, 
a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Houma.

Funeral services were scheduled 10:30 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home 
chapel with burial following in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Adam Gambrella of Morgan City, Lovencie Gambrella 
Jr. of Bourg, Roy Gambrella of Gray and Michael Gambrella of Houma; one 
brother, Juan Constrantiches; one sister, Mrs. Walter Lawrenzia Pontiff of 
Houma; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lovencie Gambrella; her parents, 
Nicholes and Josephine Lee Constrantiches; one son, Julius Ganbrella; two 
daughters, Lillia Mae Ganbrella and Delories Ganbrella; four sisters, Grace 
Constrantiches, Mrs. Anthony (Jeanne) Gariboldi, Mrs. Lawrencia Constrantiches, 
and Mrs. Albert (Leoncie) Pellegrin; and five brothers, Francis, Lawrence, 
Valence, Leonce and Thomas Constrantiches.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 17, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lester Plaisance

Lester Joseph Plaisance, 67, a native of Cut Off, La., and a resident of Golden 
Meadows, La., died 6:05 p.m., Feb. 14, in Raceland.

The funeral was yesterday, from Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, with religious 
services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off, La., and burial was in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Nicol Plaisance; one son, Gerald Glenn 
Plaisance; one daughter, Mrs. Beverly Autin, Golden Meadow, La.; one sister, 
Mrs. Beulah Egle; 12 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Plaisance; and one 
brother, Alex Plaisance. 

Falgout Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 18, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Alphonse Dufrene

Alphonse F. Dufrene

Alphonse F. Dufrene, a native of Des Allemands, LA, died 10:05 a.m. Sunday at 
Raceland. 
Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the Falgout Funeral Home Inc., 
Raceland.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Funeral Home, with religious 
services following, 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Burial 
will be in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

Survivors include a brother, Roosevelt (Many) Dufrene; four sisters, Mrs. Roman 
(Viola) Matherne of Raceland, Mrs. Cecile Dufrene, Mrs. Arthur Parks, Mrs. 
Mabel Matherne of Harahan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph T. Dufrene and Pauline 
Plaisance; and four brothers, Andrew, Wilfred, Justillien and John M. Dufrene.

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Raceland, is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 18, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Marie Freeman

Marie Alice Freeman, 96, a native of Kraemer, La. and a resident of Des 
Allemands, La., died 8:50 p.m. Saturday at Houma.

The funeral was held 10 a.m. today at the Des Allemands Mennonite Church, with 
burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include a brother, Felician Dempster of Des Alemands, La.; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Terrebonne Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 18, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lipton Galliano

Lipton A. Galliano, 56, a resident of Galliano, died 12:43 a.m. Saturday at New 
Orleans.
The funeral was held 1:30 p.m. today from the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Galliano, with religious services following, 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Galliano. Burial was in the Cheramie Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Euphraise Ledet; a brother, Floyd Galliano; six 
sisters, Amy Galliano, Mrs. Harris (Gladys) Simoneaux, Mrs. Girlis McCartney, 
Mrs. Ena Miller, Mrs. Loveless Dantin, Mrs. Nolan Allemand.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jollissaint Galliano; and a brother, 
Royde Galliano.

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano, handled arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 18, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Norman Ledet

Norman Antoine Ledet, 62, died 8:15 p.m. Saturday.

The funeral was held 1 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with 
burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Adams Ledet; a son, Norman Ledet Jr. of 
Abbeville, La.; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Kathy) McElroy Jr. of Houma; a 
brother, Norris Ledet of Houma; a sister, Mrs. Thaddeus (Zulma) Vice of Houma; 
three grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Mrs. Doris McElroy. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 18, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Marie Morvant

Marie Trosclair Morvant, 79, died 1:50 p.m. Sunday.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, 
resuming 7 a.m. Tuesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 
8:30 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, with religious services following, 9 
am, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Cemetery in Chackbay.

Survivors include three sons, Nolan J., Preston E. and Eillis J. Morvant; a 
daughter, Mrs. Willie J. (Mary) Breaux; a brother, Melton Trosclair; two 
sisters, Mrs. Felix Clement and Mrs. Roy Mire; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis C. Morvant. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 18, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Donald Short

Donald Short, 7, a resident of Gibson, died 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Terrebonne 
General Hospital.
The funeral will be 8:30 p.m. today at the Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson, 
with the Rev. A. Royal conducting services. Dismissal will be 1 p.m. Tuesday 
from the church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 19, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Nicholas Billiot

Infant Nicholas Jerome Billiot, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died 
6:20 a.m. Monday at Terrebonne General Hospital of pneumonia. 

Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the residence of Joseph Parfait 
on Grand Caillou Route. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Parfait 
residence, with religious services following at Holy Family Catholic Church. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Billiot of Grand Caillou 
Route; a sister, Bridget Ann Billiot of Grand Caillou Route; and his 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parfait of Grand Caillou Route, and Mr. and 
Mrs. Joseph Gregoire of Raceland.

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 19, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Ida Gray

Mrs. Ida Marie Gray, 77, died Sunday at Terrebonne General Hospital.

The funeral will be 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Funeral home chapel, 
with dismissal scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday from the Funeral Home. Burial will 
be in St. Luke Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Robert and Raymond Kennedy Gray of Houma; two 
daughters, Mrs. Melvin Bezart of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Singleton of 
Morgan City; six grandchildren of Los Angeles, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Gray.

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 19, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mimi Powell

Mimi Margaret Powell, 18, died 7:15 p.m. Saturday.

Visitation will be from 4:30 ö 10 p.m. Wednesday at Landry Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux, continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday 
from the funeral home, with religious services following at St. Josephâs 
Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux. 
The Rev. Harvey Chadwick will conduct the services.

Survivors include her father, Dr. Joseph L. Powell; a brother, Joseph Lee (Jay) 
Powell III; and her grandmother, Mrs. Joseph L. Powell of Birmingham, Ala.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Naomi Weatherly Powell; and her 
grandparents, Joseph L. Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weatherly. The family 
request donations be made to E.D. White Catholic High School or to the Mimi 
Powell Endowment Fund. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 19, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Fanny Rhodes

Mrs. Fannie Boudloche Rhodes, 81, died 8:30 p.m. Monday. 
Visitation will be 5 ö 11 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 
a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, with 
burial following in Magnolia Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Donald Rhodes of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. E.B. (Ann) 
Bourgeois of Thibodaux, Mrs. Marshall (Doris) Brown of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 
eight great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elvince J. Rhodes; her parents, 
Euzelein Boudloche and Cecile Babin; two sons, roger and Clifton Rhodes; two 
brothers, Clifford and Lawrence Boudloche; three sisters, Miss Maggie 
Boudloche, Mrs. Clavia Babin, Mrs. Felecie Bergeron; and one grandchild.

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 19, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Mrs. Lillie Smith

Mrs. Lillie Mae Smith, 82, died Friday at Terrebonne General Hospital.
The wake and funeral will be 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Luke Baptist 
Church, with the Rev. Eli Harris conducting services. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. 
Thursday from the church, with burial following in the church cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Cyreal Chapman; a grand-daughter whom she raised, Mrs. 
Margie Riley; 25 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and nine great great 
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Smith and Mahalia Johnson; two 
sons, George and Sam Williams; two brothers and four sisters.

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 20, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Phillip Breaux

Phillip Adam Breaux, 81, died 9:40 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation is continuing until 
11 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and 
continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home chapel, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Owen Breaux of Montegut and Leroy Breaux of Houma; 
four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Edna Mae) Falgout of Ashland, Mrs. Wilbert 
(Rosalie) Falgout, Mrs. Peter (Genevieve) Porch and Mrs. Gary (Bonnie Jane) 
LeCompte; a brother, Alphonse Breaux; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Prejean; 43 
grandchildren; and 52 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Blanchard Breaux; a son, Clayton 
Breaux; a daughter, Miss Leona Breaux; two brothers and three sisters. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 20, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Renetta Isaac

Infant Renetta Marie Isaac died 3:37 p.m. Monday. The funeral was held 10:30 
a.m. today at the St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial following in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include her mother, Janice Isaac; her father, Clarence Harris Jr.; a 
brother, Clarence Isaac of Thibodaux; a sister, Penny Isaac of Thibodaux; and 
grandparents, Mrs. Leona Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harris of Thibodaux. 

Intracoastal Mortuary is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 20, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Smith Infant

Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Halfway Cemetery for the 
infant daughter of Sylvia Ann Smith of Houma, who died 11:45 p.m. Monday. 

Intracoastal Mortuary  is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 20, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Grover Warren

Grover Cleveland Warren, 31, a native of Palmetta, La. and a resident of 
Raceland, died 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at Des Allemands, La. Visitation is 
continuing until funeral time at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands, La.  The 
funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial following in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, William Edward Warren and Mrs. Westley Disottel; 
two daughters, Stormi Lynn and Rebecca Ann Warren; four brothers, Johnny Ogea, 
Wilbert Schexnayder, Calvin and Billy Ed Warren; two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Lewis 
and Mrs. Marks Marrow; and grandparents, W.Y. Phillips, and Mr. and Mrs. Forest 
Lafton. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 20, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Correction
Vivian Kirsch Williams

In the death notice of Mrs. Vivian Williams appearing in Tuesdayâs Courier, two 
brothers were inadvertently listed as sons.

She is survived by two brothers, Howard L. Kirsch of Slidell, LA and Edwin A. 
Kirsch of River Ridge, La. Mrs. Williams is also a native of New Orleans and a 
resident of Houma.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Felix Bourg

Felix (Billie) Jean Bourg, 89, died 6:45 a.m. today. Visitation is continuing 
until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. the funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday 
at Holy Family Catholic Church on Grand Caillou, with burial following in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Albertine Voisin Bourg; four sons, Heba, Ruffin, 
Robert and Edward Bourg of Grand Caillou; two daughters, Mrs. Claude (Lucille) 
Plaisance of Algiers, La., Mrs. Sedric (Elsie) Plaisance of Houma; 20 
grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leontine LeBouef and Menuier Bourg; 
three brothers, Harry, Charles and Maxceliar Bourg; five sisters, Mrs. Clay 
(Delphine) Boudreaux, Mrs. Eddie (Sarah) Luke, Mrs. Dominic (Odile) Pitre, Mrs. 
Wilsey (Alexina) Duplantis, Miss Evelina Bourg; and two grandsons. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Delma Leger

Delma Joseph Leger, 67, died 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The 
funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following in the 
church cemetery. The funeral will be 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 
with burial following in church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Domatile Forman Leger; three sons, Wesley Leger of 
Texas, Herbert Leger of Clifton, Col. And Herman Leger; four daughters, Mrs. 
Bill (Dorothy) Brewer, Mrs. Jessie (Velma) Leonard, Mrs. Chester (Joyce) Romero 
of Rayne, La., Mrs. Junior (Shirley) Clark of Gueydan, La.; four stepsons, 
Dewey LeBlanc of New Iberia, Fernis, Lawrence, and Ray C. LeBlanc of Houma; a 
stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Primeaux of Houma; a brother, Elzey Leger of 
Rayne, La.; 22 grandchildren, one great grandchild; 29 step-grandchildren, six 
step-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Admosa Doucet and Pierre Leger. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lydia Lirette

Lydia Champagne Lirette, 83, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Boutte, 
La. for 60 years died 6 a.m. today at Luling.

Visitation will be from 3:30 ö 11 p.m. Friday at the St. John the Baptist 
Catholic Church in Paradis, La. resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and continuing until 
funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial 
following in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Survivors include a son, Clifton Lirette; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph 
(Etta)Lochbaumg, Mrs. Ellis (Elma) Griffin, Mrs. Percy (Marie) Schmill; 17 
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Lirette. 

Falgout Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Early Ougel

Early J. Ougel, 65, a resident of Larose, died 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in Houma.

Visitation and funeral times are incomplete. The funeral will be Friday from 
the VFW Community Center in Larose, with religious services following at Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  

Survivors include three brothers, Milton, Natal Jr. and Armond Ougel; and four 
sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Toulege, Mrs. Nola Plaisance, Mrs. Flossie Pitre and 
Mrs. Marie Pitre.

He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Natal Ougel; and a brother 
Rudolph Ougel. 

Falgout Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Melvina Norman

Melvina Norman, 86, died 9:30 a.m. Monday at South Louisiana Medical Center.

The funeral will be 9 p.m. today at the Howard Baptist Church with the Rev. 
I.H. Riley conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday from the 
church with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Arthur Norman; two sons, Dennis Norman and 
Hubert Peters
She is preceded in death by her parents Hubert Williams and Marille Williams; a 
son, Arthur Norman Jr.; a daughter, Velma Norman; four brothers, Paul, Joseph, 
Antoine and Hubert Jr.; a sister, Elnora Williams. 

Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Alice Roberts

Alice Dupont Roberts, 84, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Jefferson 
Parish, died 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. 

The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at the Leitz-Eagan funeral home chapel in 
New Orleans, with burial following in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Boudreaux Tardo; four grandchildren and 
10 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Roberts. 

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, New Orlenas, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 21, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Nathaniel Thompson

Nathaniel Thompson died 12:30 p.m. Friday.

The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in New 
Orleans, with the Rev. Lawrence Landrum Jr. conducting services. Burial was in 
Providence Park.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cosey Thompson; two stepsons, Herbert and 
George Jackson of Philadelphia; a brother, the Rev. Henry J. Thompson of Houma; 
a sister, Mrs. Maggie Maryland of New Orleans; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Forets Thompson and Mrs. Julie A. 
Thompson.

Dorothy Lawless is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Della Boudreaux

Mrs. Della Ledet Boudreaux, 56, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of 
Marrero for 3_ years, died 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The funeral was held 9 a.m. today at the Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, La., 
with burial following in Westlawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband, Norman J. Boudreaux; a son, Michael Boudreaux; 
two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Starbeck and Mrs. Debra Gisclair; three sisters, 
Mrs. Lelia Robichaux, Mrs. Norma Smith and Essay Ledet and five grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernadette Le__ and John Ledet; two 
brothrs, Joseph and Norman Boudreaux; and a sister, Mrs. Lea Orgeron. Mothe 
Funeral Home, Harvey, La. is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Bernadette Breaux

Bernadette Breaux, 72, a native of Lockport and a resident of Westwego, La., 
died 8:11 a.m. Wednesday.

The funeral was held 10 a.m. today from the William Betz and Sons Funeral Home 
in Westwego, with a requiem Mass following at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church, Westwego. Burial was in the McDonogh Cemetery, Gretna, La.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George (Lucy) Disher and Mrs. John 
(Mercedes) Oncale; a brother, Edgar Breaux; 10 grandchildren, 12 great 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernadette Pichoff and Edgar Breaux; 
two sons, Raymond and Harold (Red) Dufore; three brothers, Philip, Bernard and 
Claruis Breaux; a sister, Josephine Breaux. 

William Betz and Sons Funeral Home, Westwego, La. is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Jimmie Dupre

Jimmy J. Dupre, 71, a resident of Bayou Blue, died 9:25 p.m. Thursday at South 
Louisiana Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 5 ö 11 p.m. today at Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home, 
resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 
11 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church on Bayou Blue, with burial 
following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Beulah Savoie Dupre; a daughter, Diane Dupre 
Billelo; a brother, David Dupre; a sister, Rita Dupre Sonier; two 
grandchildren, Lynette and Jacob Billelo; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Adam Dupre and Hortense Holard 
(sic-Hotard) Dupre; a brother, Adam Leo Dupre; and a sister, Justilia Dupre. 

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Floyd Howard

Floyd Howard, 28, died 10 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux General Hospital.

The funeral will be 8:30 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church, with Rev. 
A.J. Parr conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday from the 
church with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gladys Howard; three brothers, Samuel Jr., 
William and Michael Howard of Gray; five sisters, Mrs. Yvonne Pike, Mrs. Laura 
Brown, Mrs. Betty Brown and Beverly Howard of Gray, Mrs. Lorraine Jones of 
Houma.

He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Howard. 

Gertrude Geddes-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Reynold Pitre

Reynold Joseph Pitre, 58, a resident of Box 30, Chauvin and a deck hand for 
LeBoeuf Towing Co., died Thursday.

Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The 
funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial 
following in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin.

Survivors include his wife, Ena Theriot Pitre; his mother, Elvire Pellegrin 
Pitre; three sons, Raymond, Dale and Chris Pitre of Chauvin; a daughter, Mrs. 
Verne (Jane) Hutchinson of Houma; three brothers, Oris Pitre of Theriot, Morris 
Pitre of Houma, Ackland Pitre of Gonzales, LA; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Daisy) 
Cunningham of Houma, Mrs. Claude (Mary?) Boudreaux of Lafayette; five 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by by his father, Marius Pitre; two daughters, Tammy 
and Mary Ann Pitre; a sister, Vivian Duplantis; and two grandchildren. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Vinie Sevin

Miss Vinie Sevin, 80, died 10:37 a.m. Thursday.

Visitation will begin 4 p.m. today and continue until funeral time at the 
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday from 
the KC Hall, with religious services following at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Chauvin. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, Alvin and Onazip Sevin; a sister, Verna Sevin 
Domangue; nieces, nephews. 

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Shepherd Infant

Infant Latika Lashaun Shepherd died 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Oschnerâs Foundation 
Hospital in New Orleans. 

Graveside services were held 1 p.m. today at the Southdown Cemetery, with the 
Rev. N.W. White conducting services.

Survivors include her mother, Linda Marie Shepherd; her grandmother, Hester Mae 
Shepherd; aunts, uncles and other relatives.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Elisha Shepherd; and her 
grandparents, Clarence and Irene Tillman. 

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 22, 1980, Friday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Jimmie Thibodaux

Jimmie Thibodaux, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 11:20 a.m. 
Thursday in Houma.

Visitation will be from 4 ö 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, 
resuming 8 a.m. Friday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 
9:45 a.m. Saturday from the Funeral Home, with religious services following, 10 
am, at St. Josephâs Co-Cathedral. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annette Thibodaux; four sons, Charleston 
Thibodaux of Chackbay, Russell Thibodaux of Donner, Henry Thibodaux of Houma, 
Roger Thibodaux of Thibodaux; a brother, Alcide Thibodaux of Thibodaux; seven 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcelin and Orelie Ordoyne Thibodaux.

Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 24, 1980, Sunday 
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Annie Breaux

Mrs. Annie Bourgeois Breaux, 75, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Big 
Bayou Black, died 3 p.m. Feb. 22. Visitation will be 2 ö 10 p.m. today at 
Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Monday, and continuing until funeral 
time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with 
burial following in St. Anthony Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Ira J. and Willard A. Breaux, and Jerry H. 
Breaux, Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Amy) Sandoval, Lafayette, 
La.; three brothers, Scuddy Bourgeois, Labadieville, La.; Harry Bourgeois, 
Gibson; and Roy Bourgeois; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Barrios and Mrs. Daisy 
Brown, Denham Springs, La.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Breaux; and her parents, Meloie 
Toups and Bross Bourgeois. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 24, 1980, Sunday 
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Pearl Turner

Mrs. Pearl Williams Turner, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of 
Kenner, La., died 1:15 p.m., Feb. 21, at Charity Hospital, New Orleans.

Visitation will be from 6 0 9 p.m. tomorrow at the New Rising Sun Baptist 
Church. The wake and funeral will begin 9 p.m. Dismissal will be 12:30 a.m. 
Tuesday.

Survivors include her husband, Berwick Turner; one brother, Johnny Williams; 
two sisters, Mildred Williams of Houma, and Virginia Woolens, New Orleans; and 
a host of relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Mary Vivian Green Williams. 

The Rhodes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 25, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Gilda Gros

Gilda Lydia Wilcox Gros, 30, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma for 
two years, died 4 a.m. Saturday at Houma. The funeral was held 9:30 today from 
Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, with religious services following, 10 
a.m. at St. Maryâs Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include her husband, Allen Gros; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood 
Wilcox; two sons, Martin DeRoche and Jeremy Gros; and a brother, Lynwood Wilcox 
Jr.

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, handled arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 25, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Elodie Ramoin

Mrs. Elodie LeJeune Ramoin, 84, died 3:25 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will be 11 
a.m. Tuesday from Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point, La., with religious 
services following in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point. 
Burial will be in Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery in Church Point.

Survivors include three sons, Leonce Ramoin of Needland, Tex., Wilson Ramoin of 
Westwego, La., Roland Ramoin of Ville Platte, La.; three daughters, Mrs. Curley 
(Rena) Janise, Mrs. Donald (Myrtle) Gros, Mrs. Richard (Suza) Guidry of Houma; 
a sister, Mrs. Aline Christ of Winnie, Tex.; 23 grandchildren, 24 great-
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo Ramoin; a son, Anthony Ramoin; 
three brothers, Adolph, Aldest Jr., and Fernest LeJeune; and two sisters, Eve 
Ramoin and Agatha Cormier. 

Falgout-McCleary Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 25, 1980, Monday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Ida Terrebonne

Ida E. Terrebonne, 90, a resident of Galliano, died 6:45 a.m. Sunday at 
Raceland. The funeral was held 9:45 a.m. today from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Galliano, with religious services following 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Entombment was in Hebert Mausoleum in 
Galliano.

Survivors include three brothers, Edward, Lenees and Leonce Terrebonne; and two 
sisters, Mrs. Ulyssis Hebert and Mrs. Elecia Curole.

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 26, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Louis Colwart

Louis William Colwart, 76, a resident of Chacahoula and the retired restaurant 
owner of Colwartâs Seafood in Morgan City, La., died 1:50 p.m. Monday. 
Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. 
Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. 
Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial following 
in the church cemetery. A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today at the 
funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Julia Smith; a son, Gerald Colwart of Morgan City; 
two daughters, Mrs. Ulysse (Shirley) Melancon of Harahan, La., Mrs. Harvey 
(Joyce) Lape of Slidell, La., a brother, Irvin Colwart of Kenner, La.; two 
sisters, Mrs. Thaddeus (Clara) Babin and Mrs. Ella Boudloche of Metairie, La.; 
11 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elodie Soudelier and Willie Colwart; 
two sons, Robert and L.J. Colwart; a brother, Clarence Colwart. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 26, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Annie Guidry

Annie (Gram) Guidry, 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of 
Westwego, La. died Saturday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today from the 
Westside Funeral Home in Marrero, with religious services following in Our Lady 
of Prompt Succor Catholic Church  in Westwego. Burial was in the church 
cemetery. 

Survivors include two sons, Angus B. and Hoffman J. Guidry; a brother, Willy 
Larose; a sister, Mrs. Cecile Conlow; three grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donas Guidry; her parents Seraphine 
Larose and Cecillia Folse; a brother, Thompson Larose; three sisters, Mrs. 
Ernestine Guidry, Mrs. Mercedes Guidry and Mrs. Melodia Sandras. 

Westside Funeral Home in Marrero is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 26, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Anthony Lombas

Anthony Joseph Lombas, 57, a native of Lafitte, La. and a resident of Golden 
Meadow, died noon Sunday at Houston, Tex. Visitation is continuing until 
funeral time, with religious services following, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery in 
Galliano.

Survivors include his wife, Lucia Cheramie Lombas; two sons, Anthony J. Jr. and 
Paterson Lombas; a daughter, Mrs. Peter (Janice) Trosclair; three brothers, 
Whitney and John Lombas, Norman (Lombas) Breaux; four sisters, Mrs. Lydia L. 
Collins, Mrs. Nora L. Falterman, Mrs. Octavia L. Adams and Louise Lombas; and 
four grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 27, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Cornelia Beckett

Cornelia Hoffpauier Beckett, 74, a resident of Jackson, Miss. And a former 
resident of Thibodaux for 10 years, died 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson, Miss. 
Requiem memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Episcopal Church 
in Brandon, Miss.

Survivors include a son, Wray Gerald Hoffpauier; a sister and three 
grandchildren.

The family request donations be made to the Cornelia Beckett Memorial Fund at 
the Raceland Presbyterian Church in Raceland. 

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Houma Courier, Feb. 27, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Angelina Benoit

Mrs. Angelina Benoit, 96, died 8 a.m. Sunday. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. 
today at the Montegut Fire Station, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday until funeral 
time. The funeral will be Thursday, time pending, at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church in Montegut, Burial will be in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include a son, Louis Benoit of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Richard 
(Wilma) Cannon of New Jersey and Mrs. Francis (Sedonia) Samanie of Houma; 27 
grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Benoit; her parents, Adeline 
Thibodaux and Joseph Benoit; a daughter, Mrs. Adele Thibodeaux; two brothers, 
Emile and Douglas; and a sister, Mrs. Wallis (Marguerite) Boudreaux. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 27, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Octavia Keller

Octavia Blanchard Keller, 86, a native of Hahnville and a resident of Melville, 
La. for 33 years, died 6:40 a.m. Tuesday at New Orleans. Visitation will be 
from 3 ö 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, resuming 8:30 
a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 
in Hahnville. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial 
following in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft, La.

Survivors include three sons, Stanley F. Jr., Peter A. and the Rev. John G. 
Keller; two daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Frances) Keller and Mrs. Frank (Jody) King; 
a brother, William Blanchard; a sister, Mrs. Cyril (Isabella) Cafferal; 17 
grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley F. Keller; three daughters, 
Mrs. James (Claire) Doster (or Dester), Mrs. Earl (Ethel Anne) Mcgill, 
Elizabeth Yvonne Keller; three brothers, George, Joseph and Oliver Blanchard; a 
sister, Mrs. Blanche LeBlanc. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 27, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Viola Ness

Viola Guichet Ness, 75, a native of Raceland and a resident of New Orleans, 
died 3 a.m. Tuesday at New Orleans. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at 
Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, resuming 7:30 a.m. Thursday and 
continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be9:30 a.m. Thursday from the 
funeral home, with religious services following, 10 am, at St. Maryâs Catholic 
Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include a brother, Felix Guichet; a sister, Philonese G. Butcher.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lindel Ness; her parents, Philibert 
Guichet and Louisa Verret; six brothers, Eugene, Ernest, Joseph, Jean Lui, 
Philibert and Philip Guichet; six sisters, Eugenie, Ernestine, Josephine, 
Jeanette, Octavia and Valerie Guichet. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 27, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Hazel Schwerts

Hazel Jerbeau Schwertz, 75, a native of Gibson, died 5:55 p.m. Sunday. The 
funeral was held 10 a.m. today at the Lakelawn Metairie funeral home chapel, 
with entombment following in the Lakelawn Park Mausoleum.

Survivors include her husband, Bernard J. Schwertz; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra 
Schneider; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lorraine Folse; and six grandchildren. 

The Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 28, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Joseph Celestine

Joseph (Sissy Bo) Celestine, 53, a native and resident of Johnson Ridge, died 3 
p.m. Monday at Thibodaux General Hospital. The funeral will be 8 p.m. Friday at 
Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge, with Rev. T. Bowie 
conducting services. Dismissal will be 1 p.m. Saturday from the church, with 
burial following in Blue Lily Cemetery.

Survivors include a brother, David Celestine of New Orleans; four sisters, Mrs. 
Juanita Williams, Mrs. Louvenia Nelson, Mrs. Isadell Kelly, Mrs. Beatrice 
Patterson of New Orleans; three uncles, four aunts, nieces, nephews, a 
guardian, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents James Celestine and Mrs. Agnes Joseph 
Celestine. 

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 28, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Alcide Cortez Jr.

Alcide Joseph Cortez Jr., 58, a native of Des Allemands, La. and a resident of 
Thibodaux, died 6 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 4 ö 11 p.m. today at 
the Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Friday and continuing 
until funeral time. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday from the Funeral 
Home, with religious services following at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. 
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Mr. Cortez was a World War II veteran, a member of the VFW Post 5097 and the 
Lafourche Parish School Bus Drivers Association.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Cortez; two sons, Charlie J. Cortez of Baton 
Rouge, Allen Cortez of Schriever; two daughters, Mrs. David (Virginia) Duet of 
Schriever, Mrs. Marcel (Debbie) McGee of Houma; two brothers, Marion Cortez of 
Lafayette, Marty Cortez of Raceland; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Soirez of 
Abbeville, La., Mrs. Joeh (Mae Lou) Champagne of Thibodaux; three foster 
children, Gene and Sheila Gilliland, Brenda Curole of Thibodaux; seven 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Virginia Matherne Cortez; 
his step-mother, Edna Robichaux Cortez; and a sister, Clothilde Cortez. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 28, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Louis Ledoux

Master Sgt. Louis C. Ledoux, 54, a native of Iota, La. and a resident of Baton 
Rouge, died 8 a.m. Wednesday at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Visitation will 
be from 4 ö 10 p.m. Saturday at Rabanhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., 
Baton Rouge; resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with 
burial following in Greenoaks Memorial Park. The Rev. Don Leger will conduct 
the services. 

Master Sgt. Ledoux was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the St. 
Thomas More Catholic Church and the VFW Post No. 38.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louis C. (Vera) Ledoux of Baton Rouge; a son, 
Robert L. Ledoux of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Mrs. Mariza Leger of Thibodaux, 
Mrs. Elrina Gay of Basile, La., Mrs. Yvonne Quaries of Gentilly, La., Mrs. 
Helen Jordan of Harahan, La., Mrs. Marie Louise Miller of Iota, La.; two 
grandchildren. 

Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Feb. 28, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

Lena Acosta Stagni

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Houma Courier, Feb. 28, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle

James Williams

James Williams, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died 4:05 p.m. Saturday at 
South Louisiana Medical Center. Visitation will be from 2 ö 5 p.m. Friday at 
the Community Funeral Home, and from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the New 
Rising Sun Baptist Church. The funeral will be 9 p.m. Friday at the church, 
with the Rev. I.S. Holmes conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. 
Saturday from the church, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Walker Williams; three sons, James 
Williams of Baton Rouge, Albert and Eddie Williams of Houma; a daughter, Mrs. 
Linda Williams Rashad of Lake Charles; three brothers, Lawyer and Lloyd 
Williams of Houma, Paul Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight sisters, Mrs. 
Gertrude Harding, Mrs. Rosa W. Washington, Mrs. Daisy LeBlanc, Miss Eddie Mae 
Williams, Mrs. Cressy Marshall, Mrs. Elizabeth Perio, Mrs. Dorothy Ann Coleman 
of Houma, Mrs. Eva Williams of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren; an uncle, 
four aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Williams and Mrs. Earline Welch 
Williams; a son, Andrew Williams; a brother, Clarence Williams; his stepmother, 
Mrs. Alice Williams; and a sister, Zenobia Williams. 

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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