Obituaries of NOVEMBER 1980 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: As listed with each Obit Last modified: 10 JUNE 2010 These files are not necessarily complete for any given date. ================================================== ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ================================================== The date preceding the obituary is the date of the newspaper, not the date of death. ========================================================================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ADALBERT AUCOIN Adalbert Aucoin, 83, a native and resident of Pierre Part, La., died 3:10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Mr. Aucoin was retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and a member of the Holy Name Society. The funeral was held 9:45 a.m. today from Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part with religious service following 10 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Daigle; five sons, Albert, Leonard and Hubert Aucoin of Pierre Part, John Aucoin of Marrero and Lloyd Aucoin of Morgan City; five daughters, Mrs. Allen (Allie) Breaux of Pierre Part, Mrs. Philip (Eve) Mabile of Marrero, Mrs. Helen A. Gaspard of Belle River, Mrs. Tom (Bell) Sousa of New Orleans and Mrs. Gerald (Lucy) Charlet of Brusly-St. Martin; three brothers, Alex Aucoin of Lakeland, La, Jacob Aucoin of Thibodaux and Alcide Aucoin of Napoleonville; a sister, Victorine Guillot of Pierre Part; 34 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezueline Aucoin; two sons, Ery and Joseph Aucoin; a daughter, Nellie Aucoin; two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Blanchard and Eugenie Aucoin; two brothers, Jules and alcee Aucoin and five grandchildren. Ourso Funeral Home, Pierre Part, La. Is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ELMA BOUDREAUX Elma Marie Danos Boudreaux, 58, a resident of Raceland, died 2 p.m. Thursday at Raceland. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. Raceland, resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with religious service following 10 a.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Burial will be in the St. Mary cemetery, Raceland. Survivors include her husband, Merlin (Crip) Boudreaux; a son, Merlin Boudreaux Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Ann) Comeaux; three brothers, Delmas, Adam, and Henry Danos; and five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Emile Clemile and Leroy Danos; and four sisters, Mrs. Claude Meyers, Mrs. Robert Knobloch, Mrs. Merrille Robichaux and miss Josephine Danos. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ALFRED DAIGS Alfred Daigs, 94, a resident of Route 1 Box 67, Gibson, died 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31, at his residence. The wake will begin at 8:30 p.m. today at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. The funeral is set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Rev. James Allen conducting services. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Alfred Daigs Jr. of Gray and Clifford Daigs of Houma; nine daughters - Mrs. Rita Porche, Mrs. Hazel Calloway and Mrs. Aliet Hayes of Gibson, Mrs. Cora Vergin and Mrs. Mercedes Allen of Houma; Mrs. Betty Miles of Gray, Mrs. Eula Robbins of Morgan City, Mrs. Ann Demps of New York, N.Y., and Mrs. Antemise Remagost of New Roads, La.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Watson of Gibson; 61 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, two aunts, an uncle, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wifemrs Martha R. Daigs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prince Daigs; a son, Milton Daigs; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Johnson; two brothers and six sisters, Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle KATINA KALPAKIS Mrs. Katina K. Kalpakis, 78, a native of Paramus, Turkey and a resident of Baton Rouge, died 11:50 a.m. Thursday at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Visitation will be from 5:30 - 10 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Episcopal Church in Minden, La, with burial following in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Minden. Survivors include two sons, Arthur F. Kalpakis of Baton Rouge and Bill F. Kalpakis of Thibodaux; two daughters, Stella F. and Mary F. Kalpakis of Baton Rouge; a sister, Cleopatra Adeeb of New York City; and three grandchildren. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ALICE MORRISON Mrs. Alice Schmidt Morrison, 88, died this morning. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with burial following in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Morrison; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmidt; a brother, Lewis Schmidt; and two sisters, Mrs. Stuart Ells and Mrs. Mary Fourcheaux Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ODETTE TABOR Mrs. Odette Detillier Tabor, 61, a native and resident of Paradis, La., died 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Paradis. Visitation will be from 5 - 11 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The wake and funeral will begin at 6 p.m. today at the church, with dismissal scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Survivors include her husband, Henry Tabor; a son, Calvin Tabor; a daughter Mrs. William (Theresa) King; two brothers, Herman and Roy Detillier; three sisters, Mrs. Leola Theriot, Mrs. Marjorie Griffin and Mrs. Gladys Burtess; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Aton, Whitney and Lloyd Detillier; and a sister, Mrs. Joyce Daigle. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LOUIS TOUPS Louis Clement Toups, 78, died 2:45 a.m. Thursday. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin, with burial following in Chauvin Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Odillie Gautreaux Toups; four sons, Myron, Carol and Nolan Toups of Chauvin and Clement Toups of Point-aux-Chenes; five daughters, Mrs. Alberta Miller of New Orleans, Mrs. Eula Mae Adams, Mrs. Sally Guy and Mrs. Pauline Picou of Chauvin, Mrs. Marie Ray of Bourg; two brothers, Elward and Johnny Toups of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Alice LeCompte of New Orleans and Mrs. Chloe Theriot of Houma; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Bourg and John Toups; four daughters, Mildred, Emmaline and Mollie Toups, and Mrs. Roberta Hebert; three brothers, Andrew and Evince Toups and Camille LeBouef; eight sisters, Miss Cecelia and Miss Nena Toups, Mrs. Louise Cross, Mrs. Agnes Freeman, Mrs. Sadie Ishee, Mrs. Felicia Holmes, Mrs. Feliciana LeBouef and Mrs. Mella LeCompte; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANNA TRENTACOSTA Anna Perona Trentacosta, 95, died 12:15 a.m. today at Raceland. Visitation is scheduled for today, time pending, at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland. The funeral will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with religious service following 9 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Anthony (Tony) Trentacosta; two daughters, Mrs. Corine Bono and Mrs. Mary Bonadona; eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Trentacosta; a son, Frank Trentacosta; and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Ranclazzo. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 1, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GEORGE WADE George Leonard Wade, 24, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of 310 Authement St. died 5 p.m. Tuesday at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. The wake and funeral will be from 8:30 p.m. until midnight today at the Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roland Livas conducting services. Dismissal will be Saturday from the funeral home with burial following in Southdown Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Olga Wade; three brothers, Clyde, William and Sandy; a sister, Geraldine Jones; two stepbrothers, Thomas and Alfred Bradley; and three stepsisters, Shirley, Joyce Watkins and Earline Bradley. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Albertha Murray and his grandfather, Charlie Dickerson. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ROSIE BOUDREAUX Mrs. Rosie Mae LeBoeuf Boudreaux, 46, died 3:40 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. today at Montegut Fire Station, resuming 8 a.m. Monday, and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial following in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. Survivors include her husband, Desire Boudreaux; her parents, Daisy DeRoche and Leland LeBoeuf; one son, Justin Anthony Buodreaux of Bourg; two daughters, Mary Theresa and Anna Marie Boudreaux of Bourg; one foster daughter, Mrs. Frank (Delores) LeBoeuf of Montegut; and four grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle THERESSE FALGOUT Mrs. Theresse LeBlanc Falgout, 91, wife of the late Albert Falgout of Lockport died 9 a.m. Saturday. Visitation began today after 10 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. Services will be held 8:45 a.m. Monday at the VFW Community Center in Larose with religious service scheduled at 9 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Alphonse (Bertha) LeBlanc, Mrs. Lubin (Shirley) Allemand Jr., and Mrs. Joseph (Rita Mae) Angelette; one brother, Robert LeBlanc and two sisters, Mrs. Emille Alidor Plaisance and Mrs. Laura LeBlanc; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Joseph LeBlanc, Eugene LeBlanc, Emille LeBlanc, Ernest LeBlanc, Edgar LeBlanc, Arthur LeBlanc, Arthur LeBlanc, Clement LeBlanc, Edward LeBlanc, Edward LeBlanc Jr., Mrs. Louis Plaisance, Mrs. Joseph Roger, Mrs. Arthur Uzee and Mrs. Bernadette Theriot. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANDREW FELIX Andrew Felix, 68, a native of Chauvin and a life-long resident of Smithridge, died 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 29, at Terrebonne General Hospital. The wake services will be held today at 8:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Smithridge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the church, with burial following in Bisland Cemetery in Montegut. Survivors include his wife, Lorena Felix; five daughters, Audrey Thompson, Mazie Adamson of Vallejo, California, Irene Fwing of Chicago, Illinois, and Doris Seymore and Litthe Scott of Houma; two sons, Philip Felix and Sterling Sims of Houma; one step sister, Mrs. Lillian Moore of New Orleans; two first cousins; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sister in law; two brothers- in-law and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Beachum Felix; and one son, Wilbert Felix. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle NOBIE GLYNN Mrs. Nobie Fanguy Glynn, 66, died Friday. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time, today, at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial following in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. Survivors include her husband, Norman Glynn; one brother Howard Fanguy of Dulac; seven sisters, Mrs. Nicolas (Flavia) LeBouef, Mrs. Herman (Libby) Jones, Mrs. Emile (Jeanette) Lirette, Mrs. Lucius (Alma) Dufrene, Mrs. Walton (Mable) Dupre, Mrs. J.C. (Lucille) Ledet and Mrs. Herbert (Amelee) Lebouef; and a host of other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ella Boudreaux and Gilbert Fanguy. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ARTHUR LOMBAS Arthur (T-Tur) Lombas, 65, a native of Leeville and a resident of Galliano, died 2:30 p.m. Friday in New Orleans. The funeral will be1:30 p.m. today from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. in Galliano with religious service following 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Augusta Guidry Lombas; one son, John Lombas; two stepsons, M.D. and Jerris Myers; six step-daughters, Mrs. Rita Gaspard, Mrs. Burtha Fitzgerald, Mrs. Gene Garzin, Mrs. Ida Quinones, Nita Myers and Mrs. Joann Guidry; two sisters, Mrs. Howard Cheramie and Mrs. L.P. Rousse; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Edmae Vizier, Mrs. Leonise Dardar and Mrs. Anna Guidry; and two brothers, Leon and Elves Lombas. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. in Galliano is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle OVIDIO ORTIZ Ovidio Oriel Ortiz, 44, a member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department and the Grand Caillou Lions Club, died 12:15 Friday. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 7 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 1 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Dion Ortiz; his mother, Mrs. Eulogia Contreras; one son, William Thomas Ortiz; one stepson, Ron Billiot; one stepdaughter, Stacy Seley; one sister, Margarite Rosado; three stepsisters, Carmelo Ortiz and Mary O. Rosa. He is preceded in death by his father, Carmella Ortiz. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is handling arrangements. Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday CORRECTION - Ortiz Correction - Inadvertent errors were made in the death notice of Ovidio Oriol Ortiz appearing in Sunday's Courier. His father is thelate Carmelo Ortiz; two stepdaughters survive him, Stacy Billiot and Seley Billiot; two half-brothers survive him. Carmelo and Jose Ortiz; three sisters survive him, Rosa and Mary Ortiz, and Marguerite Rosado; and he was a member of the East Houma Lions Club. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is handling arrangements not Chauvin Funeral Home. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 2, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LUCILLE PRICE Lucille Boquet Price, 72, died 6:46 p.m. Friday. The funeral is set for 3 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Bisland Cemetery at Bourg. Visitation is scheduled Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday. Survivors include one brother, Alton Boquet of Montegut; seven sons, Harold and Robert of Bourg, George of Little Caillou, Lloyd and Donald of Houma, Charles of Raceland, and Carl of Chauvin; one stepson, Herbert of Bourg, one step daughter, Mrs. George (Elma) White of St. Bernard; 28 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fabiola Bourg and Clay Boquet; her husband, Sheldon Price; a sister, Guirty Levron; a grandchild and a great grandchild. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 3, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MARIE DANOS Mrs. Marie Rogers Danos, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be until 11 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Cut Off, resuming 7 a.m. Tuesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home with religious service following 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cut Off. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include seven sons, Herman, Antoine, George, Gillis, Alton, Eroy and Leroy Danos; two daughters, Eunice Danos and Mrs. Leoncie Hebert; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Hebert and Mrs. Leah LeBlanc; 30 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Urbin Danos; her parents, Francis and Alexaina Plaisance Rogers; two sons, Norris and Gilton Danos; two daughters, Dorothy Chouest and Louna Danos; two brothers, Don and Tillman Rogers; and two sisters, Stella Rogers and Pearl Barbaree. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Cut Off, is handling arrangements. CORRECTION - Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday - In the death notice of Mrs. Marie Rogers Danos appearing in Monday's Courier, her surviving sons and daughters were incorrectly listed. She is survived by eight sons, Herman, Antoine, George, Gillis, Alton, Eroy, Leroy and Eunice Danos and a daughter, Mrs. Leoncie Breaux. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 3, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANNA GUIDRY Anna Jarabica Guidry, 69, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houston, Texas, died 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at Galliano. The funeral was held 2 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Mark R. Guidry Jr.; two daughters, Mary Ann Brandon and Elaine Agnes Guidry; two brothers, George and Joseph Jarabica; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Frances) Landry; and nine grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Roman Guidry; and her parents, Peter and Agnes Franek Jarabica. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Cut off, is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle NOLAN BERGERON Nolan J. Bergeron, 67, a native of Houma and a resident of Westwego, died Monday. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. today at William Betz and Sons Funeral Home, 327 Saia Ave, Westwego. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial following in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Nolan J. Jr., Irvin A and Jerard S. Bergeron; a daughter, Mrs. Susan Martin; and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose D. Bergeron. William Betz and Sons Funeral Home, Westwego, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MABEL CARRIERE Mrs. Mabel Anthony Carriere, 78, a native of Amite, La. And a resident of Baton Rouge, died 11:45 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 6 - 10 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge; resuming 9 a.m. Wednesday. Other Services are incomplete. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Debbie C. Wolf of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Susan C. Armstrong of Carlisle, Mass.; two brothers, Perry Anthony of Pearl River, Miss. and Paul Anthony of New Orleans; two sisters, Mrs. Nona Eddy of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Mary Fred Bond of Houma; four grandchildren and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Millard F. Carriere. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDWIN J. CHARPENTIER Edwin Joseph Charpentier, 76, a retired carpenter, died 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 6 - 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Upper Little Caillou, time and date pending, with burial following in St. Elie Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Adeline Hebert Charpentier, a son, Edwin Charpentier Jr. of Chauvin; two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur (Ruth) Lyons of Chauvin and Mrs. Russell (Joyce) Rodrigue of Theriot; four brothers, Lawrence, Edgar and Leon Charpentier of Chauvin, Elizie (Sam) Charpentier of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Josephine) Bourg and Mrs. Clifton (Hattie) Stoufflet of Houma; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aurelie Fanguy and Elizie Charpentier; a son, Donald Charpentier; three brothers, Josephine, Emile and Clovis Charpentier; and two sisters, Mrs. Adolph (Elodie) Duplantis and Mrs. Wilson (Leona) LeBoeuf. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ARNAUD CHENET Arnaud J. Chenet, 80, died Oct. 28. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. Survivors include his wife, Isabelle Rodrigue (Pete) Chenet; and three sisters, Theo Chenet of Lake Charles, Mrs. (Naomi) Alexander of New Orleans and Mrs. Julia Aycock of Franklin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julia Thibodaux and Alexander Chenet. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle DAISY FABRE Daisy (Maggie) Richoux Fabre, 64, a native of Larose and a resident of Marrero for 50 years, died 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. toay at the Westside Funeral Home in Marrero, with burial following in Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna. Survivors include two sons, Robert Earl and Charles Russell Howell; a brother, John Richoux Jr.; five sisters, Mrs. Virginia Uchello, Mrs. Jennie Williams, Mrs. Ella McRae, Mrs. Leona Autin and Mrs. Frances Verret; and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Gustave Howell; her second husband, Ernest Fabre; her parents, John Richoux and Jeannine Marisco; two brothers, ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EARL NICHOLAS Earl (Punny) John Nicholas, 52, a resident of Hahnville, died 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Marrero. Visitation was scheduled to begin 3 p.m. today and continue until funeral time at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft, La. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Durapeu Nicholas; his mother, Phelonise Friloux Nicholas; a son, Earl John Nicholas Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Jacklyn Nicholas Thibodaux; three brothers, Roy, Sidney and Gerald Nicholas; four sisters, Mrs. Erna Keller, Mrs. Vivian Verdin, Minnie Verdin and Dorothy Durapau; and four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Leon Nicholas. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JAMES TRUITT James (Judge) Lloyd Truitt, 82, a native of Pittsville, Md. And a resident of Houma, died 9:35 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 6 - 11 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church on Bayou Black Drive, with Rev. John Winn, co-pastor, conducting services. Burial will follow in Terrebonne Memorial Park. Mr. Truitt is a retired 30-year employee with Crisfield, Maryland Post Office. Survivors include his wife, Pauline J. Truitt; two daughters, Mrs. O.J. (Jewell) Avet Jr. of Houma and Ret. Col. Ernestine Truitt, U.S. Air Force of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Charles J. Truitt of Salisbury, Md.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martha Jones and Hiram Truitt; a brother, Frank Truitt; two sisters, Alma and Ruth Truitt; and a grandson. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 4, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle WYNETTE WATKINS Wynette Dorothy Watkins died 4 p.m. Sunday. The funeral was held 10 a.m. today from Joseph Laughlin Co. Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at St. Stephens Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick No. 2 Cemetery. Survivors include a brother, Dewey Watkins of Houma; and two sisters, Mrs. Carmen Cantrelle of Honolulu, Hawaii and Mrs. Mertina Foster of Canton, Miss. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecile Salome King and Gilbert Luke Watkins; a brother, Oswald Watkins; and two sisters, Mrs. Oswald Alba and Mrs. Victor A. LeBlanc. Joseph Laughlin Co. Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANTOINE BILLIOT Antoine (Tony) Billiot, 65, a native of Theriot and a resident of Westwego for 10 years, died 3 p.m. Monday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. Wednesday from Westside Funeral Home in Marrero, with religious service following at First Baptist Church in Westwego. The Rev. Jimmy Autry conducted services. Burial was in Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale, La. Survivors include his wife, Amelia Dendinger; three sons, Irvin, Lawrence and Ronald Babin; two daughters, Vanessa Ann Billiot and Mrs. Lydia Riechel; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Temple and Mrs. Eva Hebert; and 13 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Telesphore Billiot and Amy Verret; and four brothers, Yvest, Paul, Chester and Joseph Billiot. Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle VIVIAN BOURGEOIS Vivian Boudreaux Bourgeois, 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Donner, died 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at Landry Funeral Home, resuming 9 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home, with religious service following, 1 p.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Bourgeois was a member of the St. Lawrence Church Altar Ladies. Survivors include her husband Mason Bourgeois; a son, Alden Bourgeois; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Carter and Mrs. Clara Leonard; two brothers, Julian and Lloyd Boudreaux; two sisters, Ida Daigle and Lois Dupre; two half-brothers, Freddie and Pete Ordoyne; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Mason bourgeois; a half-brother, Raymond Boudreaux and a half-sister, Norma Ordoyne. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle BENJAMIN DUFRESNE JR. Benjamin (Ben) J. Dufresne Jr. 85, a native of Wallace, La. and a resident of Donaldsonville for four years, died 9 p.m. Monday at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with Rev. Salvador Moran conducting services. Entombment was in the church mausoleum. Mr. Dufresne was a retired employee of Colonial Sugar Co. in Gramercy, La. And retired from St. John the Baptist Parish Police Jury as secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Vacherie Knights of Columbus. Survivors include three sons, Russell, Alvin and Percy Dufresne of New Orleans; four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Schnayder of Donaldsonville, Mrs. Mabel Melancon of Houma, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Waguespack and Joyce Dufresne of New Orleans; a brother, Robert Dufresne of Wallace, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Borne of Edgard, La. And Mrs. Elise Zeringue of Gramercy, La.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise LeBoeuf Dufresne; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Dufresne; a brother, Severain Dufresne; and two sisters, Marie Weber and Irma Dufresne. Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MADELINE ELLIS Madeline Bergeron Ellis, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 9 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday from Landry Funeral Home, with religious service following at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Robert J. and Wayne (T.D.) Ellis; two sisters, Bernice B. Ordoyne and Leona B. Clement; and five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Bruce E. Ellis; three brothers, Ormand, Reginald and Wilmer Bergeron; and a sister, Ruby Bergeron Knoblock. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle DANIEL LIRETTE Daniel Lirette, 21, a resident of Annandale, Va., died Monday morning at his residence. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Bayou black, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Charles Elliot Lirette, a native of Houma, and Metta Mae Blossom Lirette; a brother, Charles Elliot Lirette Jr. of Buffalo, N.Y.; and a sister, Sandy Scortina of New Orleans. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 5, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle HELEN VERDIN Mrs. Helen Ringold Verdin, 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of 1216 Wallis St., died 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. The wake and funeral will be 8:30 p.m. today at New Plymouth Rock Baptist Church on Wallis Street, with Rev. Johnny Price conducting services. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Thursday from the church, with burial following in Deweyville Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Perry Verdin; nine sons, Perry Jr., Claude, Clyde, Joseph, Benjamin, Bryan, Stephen, Bernard and Vernon Verdin; three daughters, Stephanie, Cassandra and Barbara Jean Verdin; a brother, Clarence Ringold Jr.; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Savanah Ringold; and a son, Michael Verdin. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 6, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ALCEE LEDET Alcee A. Ledet, 84, a native of Larose and a resident of Gretna and Algiers for 60 years, died 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will from 6 - 10 p.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday from the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Eva Richoux Ledet; two daughters, Mrs. Doris L. Morgan and Mrs. Sylvia L. Comeaux; a sister, Mrs. Celima VonHoven; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Celina Kiff and Oscar Ledet; two sons, Cullen J. and James Ledet; three brothers, Eves, Keles and Eldon Ledet; and four sisters, Evetia Cheramie, Kelsia Melancon, Ema Ledet and Alma Mercier. Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 9, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JESSE BAKER Jessie Baker, 90, a resident of Gibson, died early Thursday morning at Villa Feliciana Geriatric Hospital, Jackson, La. Visitation will be 5 p.m. - funeral time, today at St. James Baptist Church, Gibson. The funeral will be 8 p.m. tonight at St. James Baptist Church, with dismissal 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Frank Singleton and the Rev. A.J. Pharr will officiate. Survivors include three daughters, Venovia Pharr of Gibson, Ora Gillis of Beaumont, Texas and Farrah Smith of Montegut; three brothers, Frank and Joseph Alvis of New Orleans, and Dave Alvis of Los Angeles, Cal; three sisters, Ruby McKinley of Houma, Nellie Lagard of Morgan City and Valina Johnson of Gibson; 32 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ora Baker and his parents, Emma Cross and Isah Alvis. Buckner-Jones Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 9, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CALLIE HARPER Mrs. Callie V. Harper, 84, of Saline, La., died 5:30 p.m. Friday at Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro after a short illness. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Carolina Baptist Church in Saline, with burial following in the church cemetery. The Revs. E.P. Rogers and Cecile Lee will officiate. Visitation will continue until funeral time at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mrs. Harper is survived by her husband, Elbert Harper of Saline; by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Toms of Houma and by a son, Alton Harper of Eldorado, Ark. She is also survived by a brother, Pat Frey of Winnfield; by two half-brothers, Lewis Frey and Cecile Frey of Shreveport; by two half sisters, Mrs. Lela M. Cates and Mrs. Lillian Williams, both of Los Angeles and by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 9, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDGAR LIRETTE Edgar Paul Lirette, 74, died 11:26 a.m., Friday. Visitation is today until funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chauvin, with burial following in St. Elie Cemetery, Upper Little Caillou Route. Survivors include his wife, Leona Boudreaux Lirette; three sons Claude, Elgin and Edgar Lirette Jr. all of Chauvin; one brother, Gildie Lirette of Chauvin; two sisters, Mrs. Gilbert (Lillie Mae) Guy and Mrs. Anatole (Lois) Trahan both of Chauvin; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virginia Henry and Julian Lirette; four brothers, Foster, Ashley, Smiley and Gerard Lirette; and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Trahan and Mrs. Sidney (Louella) Guy. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 9, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JAMES MELLA Paraphrased in part, full story on front page James Joseph Mella, 19, died 12:05 a.m. Saturday near Lockport. Visitation for Mella will be from 5 - 11 p.m. today resuming 7 am until funeral Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. in Lockport. The funeral is set for 9:45 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. in Lockport. Services will be at 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, and burial will follow in Holy Savior Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Martin; his brother, Brian Keith Martin; his sisters, Mrs. Ray (Paula) Carlos and Dawn Michelle Martin; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Arceneaux. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 9, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle OLLIE WILLIAMS Mrs. Ollie Washington Williams, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gibson, died 6:15 a.m. Wednesday. The wake and funeral will be at 9 p.m. today at the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson with Rev. James Allen officiating. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Monday with burial following in the church cemetery with Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home handling arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Williams of Dularge, and Roosevelt, Willie, and Owens Wesley and Bernard Williams, all of Gibson; three daughters, Mrs. Bernice W. Gray of Gibson, Mrs. Ollie Mae Emile of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Evelyn W. McGuire of Santa Ana, California; one sister, Mrs. Annie W. Downey of New Orleans; two brothers, Rufus Washington of New Orleans and Moses Washington of Beaumont, Texas; 34 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Washington; one son, Arthur Williams Jr., two daughters, Helen and Victoria Williams; a sister, Mrs. Alice W. Hoyes; and three brothers, George, John and Booker T. Washington. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LOUIS CLARK Louis Clark, 96, a 32nd degree Prince Hall Mason, and founder and organizer of John Parsons Consistory, died 9:50 p.m. Thursday at his Napoleonville residence following a brief illness. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Church in Napoleonville. The wake will follow at 8 p.m. at the church. The funeral is set for noon Tuesday at the church with Rev. L.C. Clark conducting services. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Clark; six sons, Willie, Louis Jr., Freddie and Horace Clark of New Orleans, the Rev. L.C. Clark of Thibodaux and David Clark of Portland, Ore.; six daughters, Mrs. Odile Washington, Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels and Mrs. Mary Augustine of New Orleans, Mrs. Juanita Moore of Napoleonville, Mrs. Almatha Taylor of Galena Park, Texas and Mrs. Eula Washington of San Francisco, Cal.; 42 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Clark; his former wifes, Florence Miles and Annie Lee; a son, Lloyd Clark; four brothers, Jessie, John, Jim and Willie Clark; and two sisters, Mary Dunn and Silvia Johnson. William and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle IDA DEHART Mrs. Ida Gray DeHart, 84, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Theriot, died Sunday. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Mission in Theriot, with burial following in Magnolia Cemetery. Survivors include nine sons, Cyrus DeHart of Baton Rouge, Wilfred DeHart of Raceland, Eugis, Charles, Thomas, Floyd, Easton, Leigh and Willard DeHart of Theriot; two daughters, Mrs. Vincent (Nora) Lovell of Theriot and Mrs. Mrs. Calvin (Estelle) Voisin of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Mae) Minor of Theriot and Mrs. Rose LaCoste of Morgan City; 66 grandchildren, 87 great- grandchildren and 24 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Adam James DeHart; her parents, Donnatile Aucoin and Elijah Gray; and four sons, Herbert, Houston, Edmund and Lawrence DeHart. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDNA MCKENNA Mrs. Edna Fogarty McKenna, 65, a business executive with Sucrose Sugar, died 11 p.m. Saturday. The funeral was held 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Brian McKenna of New York; a daughter, Mrs. George (Katherine) Hummel Jr. of Montegut; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edmond McKenna; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fogarty. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EVEST NAQUIN Evest Naquin, 60, a native of Bayou Dularge Route and a resident of Isle de Jean Charles, died 4 p.m. Saturday at Houma. The funeral was held 1:45 p.m. today from the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station, with religious service following 2 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. Burial was in Bisland Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers Gabriel Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles and Alphonse Naquin of Lockport; and a sister, Mrs. Andrew Chaisson of Isle de Jean Charles. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vital Naquin; and a brother, Andrew Naquin. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ERNEST RICHARD Ernest (Cake) Prosper Richard, 69, died 4:10 p.m. Sunday. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Anna Porche Richard; a son, Gerald Richard of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Claudette) Dupre and Mrs. Kurt (Cynthia) Fakier of Houma; three brothers, Edward (Peter) Richard of Donaldsonville, Clay (Pat) and Prosper (Junior) Richard of Labadieville; a sister, Miss Inez Richard of Labadieville; and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Helena Boudreaux and Prosper Richard; and two brothers, Paul and Roy Richard. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GRACE TARANTINO Grace Palmisano Tarantino, 70, a native of Gretna and a resident of New Orleans for 42 years, died 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The funeral was held 1 p.m. Saturday at Lamana Panno Fallo Funeral Home Inc., Metairie, with burial following in Metairie Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Pascal Tarantino Jr. of Houma and Michael Tarantino, two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Smith and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Liuzza; three brothers, Dominic, Fred and Leo Palmisano; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Palmisano Ivicevich, Mrs. Rose Palmisano Evans and Mrs. Hazel Palmisano Truiel; and 13 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pascal Tarantino. Lamana Panno Fallo Funeral Home Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 10, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle FERNAND WEBER Fernand T. Weber, 75, a native of Edgard, La. And a resident of Harvey, La., died 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Luling, La. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home Chapel on Causeway Boulevard, Metairie. The funeral will be noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial following in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kenner. Survivors include his wife, Odette Hymel; three brothers, Robert, Alvin and Melvin Weber; and three sisters, Mrs. Norma Picou, Mrs. Louise John and Mrs. Stella Dazenhauer. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Weber; and a sister, Mrs. Edna Lasseigne. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 11, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle REBECCA BENOIT Mrs. Rebecca Ann Smith Benoit, 40, a resident of Thibodaux, died 2 a.m. Monday at her residence. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today and will continue until funeral time at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Hall in Chackbay. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church hall with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Roland Benoit; her mother, Mrs. Nora Smith of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, John Ernest Marlow Jr. of Charleston, S.C. and Joseph Zack Marlow of Chackbay; three daughters, Georgette Arcement of Labadieville, Betty Jo LeFleur of Schriever, and Rachel Elizabeth Benoit of Chackbay; three brothers, George Smith of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Tony Smith of McClellanville, S.C. and Dallas Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.; five sisters, Gennie Ackerman of Jacksonville, Fla., Irene Smith of California, Frances Smith of Moncks Corner, S.C., Betty Gaskins and Annie Bell Smith of McClellanville, S.C. and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Zack Smith. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 11, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JOSEPHINE DUGAS Mrs. Josephine Alesi Dugas, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died 5:45 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 5 - 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. William Koninkx of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church conducting services. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. A rosary is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Dugas; a son, Michael Dugas; two daughters, Rosary and Mary Dugas and a brother, Joe Alesi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cosimo Alesi and Virginia Pizzolatto. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 11, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GRACIEN JOHN LECOMPTE Gracien John LeCompte, 83, died 11:18 a.m. Monday. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include his second wife, Rosalie Pitre LeCompte; three sons, Lloyd John and Alvin Joseph LeCompte of Chauvin, Delvin Joseph LeCompte of Houma; two stepsons, Joseph and Edville Kieff, Jr.; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Mary) Leathers of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Mrs. Allen (Della) Marie, and Mrs. Reggie (Oudia) Babin of Chauvin; three sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Adele) Price, Mrs. Armand (Amy) Cunningham and Mrs. Wallace (Emily) Breaux of Houma; 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Amelia LeBouef LeCompte; his parents, Aledia Robicheaux and Clay LeCompte; a son, Huey Paul LeCompte; five brothers, Cliffors, Cleveland, Joseph, Edward and Roosevelt LeCompte; and three sisters, Mrs. Alidore (Melina) Picou, Mrs. Willis (Cora) Pellegrin and Mrs. Hillard (Angelic) Bergeron. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 11, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CAMILLE MATHERNE Camille (Com) A. Matherne, 77, a native and resident of Lockport, died 2:13 a.m. today at Raceland. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland; resuming 7 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 8:30 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious service following 9 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Joseph, Anthony, Ernest and Clifton Matherne; two daughters, Mrs. Noah (Gladys) Chiasson and Mrs. Morris (Barbara) Boudreaux; a brother, Gillis Matherne; a sister, Mrs. Marie Verdin; 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Euelelia Billiot Matherne; two sons, Lawrence and Roy Matherne; a daughter, Mrs. Daisy Fitch; two brothers, Alphonse Jr. and William Matherne; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Verdin, Mrs. Camellia Triche and Mrs. Blanche Lee. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 11, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CLARENCE STROBECK Clarence Richard Strobeck, 82, a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and a World War I veteran, died 1 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 6 - 9 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Dr. Craig Rinker of the Grace Lutheran Church conducting services. Mr. Strobeck was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. swb conducted Friday at the Kowachek Funeral Home in Chicago, Ill., with burial following the Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Mary Porche Strobeck; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Bastian of Pompano Beach, Fla. And Mrs. Lillian Holdarf of Glenview, Ill. He is preceded in death by his parents, Betsy Nelson and Charles August Strobeck; and a brother, Leonard Strobeck. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 12, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANTOINE DANOS Antoine H. Danos, 74, a native of lp and a resident of Marrero, died 6 a.m. Tuesday at New Orleans. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano. The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home, with religious service 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, Avenez Ledet Danos; two sons, Paul and William Danos; a daughter, Antoinette Matherne; 15 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 12, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle IRVIN FORET Irvin Joseph foret, 37, a native and life-long resident of Terrebonne Parish, died 9:50 a.m. today. Religious services will be conducted at Annunziata Catholic Church by Rev. Bernie Schmaltz, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Other arrangements are incomplete. A resident of 136 Cleveland St., Mr. Foret was a former employee of Bay Drilling Company in Thibodaux and a self- employed carpenter until his death. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a member of its Usher's Society. Survivors include his wife, Mae Breaux Foret; two sons, Irvin P. Foret of Houma and James Foret of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Mrs. Barry (Earline) Hutchinson, Mrs. Allen (Marian) Bexley and Mrs. Michael (Linda) Poiencot of Houma; two brothers, Winchester and Henry Foret of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Ray (Eva) King and Mrs. Ray (Connie) LeCompte of Houma, Mrs. Andrew (Rita) Sons of Center, Texas, and Mrs. Richard (Pat) Price of Rock Springs, Wy.; and 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Foret and Rosalie DuBois Foret; five brothers, Easton, Morris, Delvin, Milton and Leroy Foret; a sister, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Rose) Engeron. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday - Foret Arrangements - Funeral arrangements have been announced for Irvin Foret. Visitation is continuing until 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home resuming 7 a.m. Friday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 12, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LOVELESS MARTIN Loveless J. Martin, 82, a native of Raceland and a resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday at Des Allemands. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until midnight today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, resuming 7 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. Religious services will be 8 p.m. today at the church, with the funeral scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church. Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Mathilda Babin Martin; five sons, Malcolm, Loveless Jr., Ray, Harry and Thomas Martin; four daughters, Mrs. Mazie Chauvin, Mrs. Virginia Candies, Mrs. Marian Dufrene and Mrs. Barbara Shortess; four brothers, Sam, Cleveland, Fritz and Nide Martin; four sisters, Mrs. Nola Bourg, Mrs. Lily Schouest, Isabelle Orgeron and Lillian Fasullo; 34 grandchildren, 41 great- grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, Junior and Lawless Martin; and two sisters, Laura Pertuit and Earline Ritter. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ENOLA ARCEMENT Enola Gauthe Arcement, 88, died 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville; resuming 8 a.m. Friday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home, with religious service following at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Gustave (Bee) Arcement of Mobile, Ala; three daughters, Mrs. Theophile (Lillie) Richard of Labadieville, Mrs. Chester (Lois) Jouclas of Thibodaux and Mrs. Allen (Nellie) Bourg of Luling; three sisters, Mrs. Jeannie Thibodaux, Mrs. Vivian Dufrene and Mrs. Fanny Simoneaux; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Arcement; a son, George Crane Arcement; and three sisters, Mrs. Francis Boudreaux, Mrs. Constant Naquin and Agnes Talbot. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle HAROLD CLAY Harold Clay, 20, a resident of Gibson, died Sunday at his residence. The funeral will be 8 p.m. Friday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson, with Revs. Frank Singleton and James Williams conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Saturday from the church, with burial following in Rosehill Cemetery in Donner. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Alice Fintley Clay; four brothers, Lester Gramma of Thibodaux, James Reginald and Randolph Clay of Gibson; four sisters, Mrs. Ann Owens and Mrs. Marie Miller of New Orleans, Miss Amanda Gray of Gibson and Mrs. Victoria Brown of Morgan City, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Clay; and four brothers, Joseph Jr., Peter, Michael and Calvin Clay. Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle WILLIAM HUMPHREY William J. Humphrey died 7:40 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St., New Orleans. A Mass of Resurrection and wake will begin at 8 p.m. today at the church with Father John Tyne, S.S.J. conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Friday from the church, with burial following in St. Louis No. 2 Cemetery on Claiborne Avenue. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elnora Thompkins Humphrey; his parents, Mrs. Helen Breaud McCaleb and Halsey W. Humphrey; a stepfather, Rev. Murphy W. McCaleb; two sons, William Jr. and Gerald Humphrey; two step daughters, Mrs. Regina Raymond of Raceland and Mrs. Janice Hudley of Tacoma, Wash.; a brother, Robert McCaleb; his grandmother, Mrs. Lucille Carmouche Aucoin; other relatives and friends. Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave., New Orleans is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle IDA JOHNSON Ida Page Johnson, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 3 a.m. Sunday. The wake and funeral will be from 5 - 10 p.m. today at the Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Dismissal is set for 10 a.m. Friday from the church, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Helen Coaston and Dorothy Cora Williams; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a niece, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Johnson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ROSE JONES Mrs. Rose Ray Jones, 58, a Terrebonne General Hospital employee for 10 years, died 8 a.m. Sunday at Terrebonne General Hospital. The wake will begin at 8 p.m. Friday at the Resident Baptist Church. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. James Allen, associate pastor, conducting services. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mamie C. Ray; two sons, Gerald B. Hartman and Hayward D. Jones Jr. of Houma; a daughter, Mrs. Shelia Small of Houma; two brothers, Norman Ray of Chicago, Ill. And Marshall E. Ray Jr. of Portsmouth, Va; nine grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hayward D. Jones, her father, Marshall E. Ray; her maternal grandparents, Taffy Chisolm and Mrs. Mary Jane Lyons; her paternal grandparents, Everline Terry Moore and Samuel Moore. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle FLORENCE SANCHEZ Mrs. Florence Ordoyne Sanchez, 73, a native and resident of Choctaw, died 1:45 a.m. today. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today at the family residence in Choctaw. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Noah (Verna) Delatte; a sister, Floride Ordoyne; a brother, Oza Ordoyne; five grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Sanchez; her parents, Orville and Eve Hebert Ordoyne; a brother, Paul Ordoyne; a sister, Salonge Benoit; and a grandchild. Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 13, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CECILIE STREET Mrs. Cecilie Street, 93, a resident of Schriever, died 11:20 p.m. Friday at her residence. The wake will begin at 8 p.m. Friday at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gray, with the Rev. A.J. Pharr, pastor conducting services. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following in Halfway Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Andrew Street of Schriever; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Chris and Moses Collins Jr.; and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Barrow, Mrs. Vivian Smith and Miss Rosa Belle McNeil. Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements. CORRECTION - Nov. 14, 1980, Friday - In the death notice of Mrs. Cecilie Street appearing in Thursday's Courier, three preceding her in death were inadvertenly omitted. In addition to two brothers and three sisters, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Street and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Moses Collins. The Rev. Blaine Clay will officiate services. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 14, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LILLIAN ADAMS Mrs. Lillian Morvant Adams, 62, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Chackbay, died 2:45 p.m. Thursday. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at the Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home with religious service following in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Adams; two sons, Roy and Nolan Adams; three daughters, Mrs. Taffray (Delta) Adams, Mrs. Melvin (Agnes) Bourgeois and Mrs. Ernest (Mary) ___, Chackbay; a sister, Miss Lovinia Morvant of Thibodaux; three brothers, Artney Morvant of Marrero, Harris and Weavis Morvant of Chackbay; and 15 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gillis and Julia Percle Morvant; and two brothers, Joseph and Wilbert Morvant. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 14, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GLADYS BURCH Mrs. Gladys Martin Burch, 73, a resident of Golden Meadow, died 10:55 p.m. Thursday at Raceland. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with religious service following 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Bea) Owen; three brothers, Joseph, Victor and Alexis Martin; three sisters, Mrs. Diette Perrin, Mrs. Leopold Theriot and Mrs. Gilbert Pitre; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one step great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnton Burch; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Azinore Martin; and two sisters, Claire Martin and Mrs. Duvie Bouzigard. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 14, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle TOLER HANKS Toler Hanks, 77, a native of Woodville, La and a resident of Greensburg, La., died 1:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. Religious services were held 3 p.m. today at Greensburg United Methodist Church, with burial following in Greensburg Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Hanks of Greensburg; a son, Charles Hanks of Greensburg; two daughters, Mrs. Reggie (Kathryn) Labat of Raceland and Mrs. Edwin H. (Ruth) Chiasson of Thibodaux; a sister, Mrs. Nannie Mae Ritchie of McComb, Miss; and four grandchildren. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, La., is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 14, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JOSEPH HARRIS Joseph Harris, 54, a native of Bunkie, La. and a resident of Theriot, died Monday at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. The wake and funeral will be from 9 p.m. until midnight today at Howard Baptist Church, with Rev. I. Henderson Riley conducting services. Dismissal is set for 10 a.m. Saturday from the church, with burial following in St. Luke Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lee Audrey Celestin Harris; his mother, Calenia Harris; five sons, Joseph Jr., James, Jerry, Edward and Jim Harris; two daughters, Betty and Brenda Harris. He is preceded in death by his father, James Harris; and a daughter, Jo Ann Harris. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 16, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GLADYS ARCENEAUX Mrs. Gladys (Catan) Trahan Arceneaux, 68, died Friday. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Anthony Cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Donald (Shoe Pick) and L.J. Arceneaux of Houma, Dale Arceneaux of Dulac, and Kenneth Arceneaux of Schriever; five daughters, Mrs. Carl (Rita) Blanchard, Mrs. Milton (Catherine) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Wilson (Red) (Ann) Crochet, all of Houma, Mrs. Irvin (Earline Hebert of Gibson, and Mrs. Jackson (Gail) Chiasson of Bayou Blue; one brother, Joseph Trahan Jr. of Houma; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Theriot of Baytown, Texas; Mrs. Annie Leonard, Mrs. Yvonne Robichaux and Mrs. Stella Toups of Houma, Mrs. Lillian Trahan of Bayou Black; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Arceneaux; her parents, Alodie Giroir and Joseph Trahan; two brothers, Norris and Harris Trahan; and four sisters, Girtie Maronge, Agnes Thibodeaux and Viola and Eola Trahan. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 16, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle SAMUEL BENNETT Samuel Joseph Bennett, 25, of 417 Roselawn Street died Thursday. The funeral is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. Monday at Residence Baptist Church. Dismissal is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday from Residence Baptist Church (with burial following) at Bisland Cemetery with Rev. James Allen officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joyce Bennett; his parents, Zachary and Ellodie Bennett Jr.; three sons, Samuel Jr., Demetrious and Clifford; two daughters, Tyrika and Tangynikka; and four brothers. He is preceded in death by one brother, and two grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Bingham and Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Bennett Sr. Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 16, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JESSIE COMARDELLE Jessie J. Comardelle, 44, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died 9:10 a.m. Friday in Raceland. The funeral was 11 a.m. yesterday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Paradis, LA. Interment was in St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland. Survivors include his mother, Elvira Adams Comardelle; two brothers, Edmond J. and James J. Comardelle; and two sisters, Mrs. Enola C. Simon and Mrs. Leona C. Dufrene. He is preceded in death by father, Antoine Comardelle. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 16, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CORNELIA KENNEDY Cornelia S. Kennedy, 56, a resident of Smithridge, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at Terrebonne General Hospital. The wake and funeral will be from 8 p.m. until midnight today with dismissal services set for 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Oscar Kennedy; one daughter, Barbara S. Payne; two sons, Alvin and Calvin Smith; one sister, Vivian George, all of Smithridge; one brother, Robert Louis Smith; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Smith and one grandson, Bernell Payne. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 16, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JOSEPH KNIGHT Joseph C. Knight, 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died 6:30 a.m. yesterday in Raceland. Visitation will be 6 - 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, resuming 9 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 1:45 p.m., Monday, from the funeral home, with religious service following 2 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Hargis Knight; his parents, Maud Bourgeois and Alex Knight; four sons, Joseph C. Jr., Alex A., Paul J. and George B. Knight; and one daughter, Mrs. Kerry (Marguerite) Pontiff. He is preceded in death by one sister, Beatrice M. (Bea) Knight. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 17, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MARGUERITE BABIN Mrs. Marguerite Pellegrin Babin, 76, died 9 p.m. Saturday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church with burial following in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Harry O. Babin; a son, Hugh Babin of Houma; a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Jeanette) Picou, of Thibodaux; five brothers, Arthur, Camille, Elmo, Allen, and Paul Pellegrin; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Badeaux of Houma and Mrs. Yvette Domangue of Little Caillou; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine Pertuit and Arthur Lee Pellegrin; and a brother, Dave Pellegrin. Chauvin Funeral Home handled arrngements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 17, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle VILTRESS CROCHET Viltress Joseph Crochet, 80, died 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be from 5 - 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Bayou Black, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Harold, James, Charles and Edward Crochet of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Rita Martin of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Marguerite Giroir and Mrs. Rosemary Bergeron of Houma; a brother, Berwick Crochet of Grand Caillou; 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee Bergeron Crochet; his parents, Elvire Hebert and Alfred Crochet; a son, Paul V. Crochet; and three sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Foret, Mrs. Pearl Brunet and Mrs. Geneva Crochet. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 17, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle INEZ GUILLOT Inez Ramirez Guillot, 66, died 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The funeral was held 10:30 a.m. today from Landry Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with religious service following 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Claude J. Guillot; a daughter, Audrey Vavasseur; and four grandchildren. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 17, 1980, Monday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EMMA KEMPE Mrs. Emma Statler Kempe, 85, a native of Blanco, Texas, and a retired postal clerk, died 7 a.m. Sunday. The funeral will be conducted Tuesday at the Cook Walden Funeral Home in Austin, Texas, with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Survivors include two sons, O. Rhinehardt Kempe of Austin, Texas and Gerald Kempe of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Gerry Houtz of Houma; two brothers, Wayland and Doyle Steifer of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Pameye McGlammery and Mrs. Evelyn Walker of Austin Texas; 11 grandchildren and ___ great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rhinehardt Kempe; and her parents Alice Byers and William Fay Steifer. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EVELINA BABIN Mrs. Evelina Navarre Babin, 74, died 9 a.m. Monday. The funeral was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Octave (Tavy) Babin; a son, Daniel Babin of Houma; a daughter, Mrs. Bedford (Jeanette) Odom of New Orleans; five sisters, Miss Julie Navarre, Mrs. Oneil (Florence) Labit Jr. and Mrs. James (Viola) Toups of Houma, Mrs. J.P. (Lucille) Moore of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Warren (Evela) Burgess of Denham Springs, La.; and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julienne Duplantis and Auristile Navarre; and a brother, Alvin Navarre. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle NELLIE BARRIOS Nellie Chiasson Barrios, 87, a native of Lockport and a resident of Westwego for 46 years, died 1:30 a.m. Monday. The funeral was held 9:45 a.m. today from Westside Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial following, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Lawlis Barrios; four daughters, Mrs. Bertha Elliott, Mrs. Judith Blanchard, Mrs. Emelda Brown and Julia Barrios; two brothers, Edgar and Sylvin Chiasson; three sisters, Onida Plaisance, Mrs. Eula Gauthreaux and Mrs. Winnie Grabert; 17 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar L. Barrios; her parents, Joseph Chiasson and Julia Barrios; two sons, Percy and Sidney Barrios; a daughter, Laura Mae Barrios; six brothers, Horace, Arthur, Clovis, Vital, Wilfred and Wilson Chiasson; and three sisters, Bridgette Chiasson, Mrs. Anita Loup and Anna Kerner. Westside Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ROMA BOUDREAUX Roma Marie Morvant Boudreaux, a native of Lockport and a resident of New Orleans and Metairie for 45 years, died 8 p.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Monday at the Lakelawn Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie, with entombment following in Lakelawn Park Mausoleum. Survivors include her husband, O'Neil P. Boudreaux; four sons, O'Neil P. Boudreaux Jr. of Massachusetts, Thomas M. Boudreaux of Metairie, Patrick A. Boudreaux of Glendale, Az. and James T. Boudreaux of Gretna; and 14 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hector P. Morvant and Emma Wilton; two brothers, Sydney and Hector P. Morvant Jr.; and three sisters, Maude Morvant, Mabel M. DeLaune and Earline M. Fontenalle. Lakelawn Funeral Home, Metairie, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JULIUS CRAFT Julius L. Craft died 1:30 a.m. Nov. 11. The wake was held 8 p.m. Sunday at the Pure Light Baptist Church in New Orleans, with Rev. Timothy Howard conducting services. Dismissal was 10 a.m. Monday from the church, with burial following in Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sallie Wright Craft; his stepmother, Mrs. Laura Craft of Gibson; three brothers, Willie and Hilbert Craft of Gibson, and Phillip Craft; four sisters, Mrs. Julie Helton and Mrs. Adeline Alfred of Oakland, Cal., and Mrs. Ruth Craft and Wilmenia Craft of Gibson, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Salina Craft. Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANITA GLYNN Anita L. Glynn, 74, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Morgan City, died 5:15 a.m. Monday. The funeral was held 1:30 p.m. today from the Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, with religious service following at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morgan City. Burial was in Morgan City Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Hilbert, Huey and David Glynn of Morgan City; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Agata) Sander of New Iberia and Mrs. Stanley (Jacqueline) Bouadreaux of Houma; two brothers, Junius Gros of Labadieville and Cyrus Gros of Thibodaux; three sisters, Cecile Borny of New Orleans, Marie Hymel of Labadieville and June Gros of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. The family request donations be made to St. Mary Center of Hope. Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EUSELIA ORDOYNE Mrs. Euselia Borne Ordoyne, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Marrero for 25 years, died 6:50 a.m. Monday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, with burial following in Westlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include a son, Patrick Ordoyne; four daughters, Mrs. Morris (Lillian) Guidry of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Sidney (Pansy) Roundtree, Mrs. Edward (Ada Mae) Cantrelle and Mrs. Mattie Schouest; a sister, Arjeanne Rodrigue; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Ordoyne; her parents, Louise Peltier and John Borne; a son, Joseph Ordoyne; four brothers, Leone, Henry, Clinton and John Borne; four brothers, Leone, Henry, Clinton and John Borne; five sisters, Alfrieda Borne, Lena Rodrigue, Florence Clement, Azelie Ordoyne and Mathilde Martin. Mothe Funeral Home, Harvey, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 18, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JOSEPH VICKNAIR Joseph (Pula) Vicknair, 71, died 4:45 p.m. Monday. Visitation was scheduled to begin 4:30 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux; resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious service following, 10 a.m., at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Philomena Cemetery. Survivors include his second wife, Isabelle Dugruise Vicknair; five brothers, Ernest (Bijou), Adam (Junior), Whitney, Moise, and Robert Vicknair; a sister, Mrs. Irvin (Marie) Bourg; two sons, Flavain and Larry Vicknair; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Jane) LeBouef; two step daughters, Kathleen Vanacor and Debra King; and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Vicknair; his first wife, Marie Bourg Vicknair; and four brothers, George, Willie, Daniel and Andrew Vicknair ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 19, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle FELICIEN KRAEMER Felicien Paul Kraemer, 76, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Houma, died 8 p.m. Tuesday at Houma. Visitation will be until 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Elie Cemetery. Survivors include four brothers, Joseph Kraemer of Marrero, Norbert Kraemer of Chalmette, Aurelien Kraemer of Bayou Blue and Albert Kraemer of Chauvin; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph ((Eunice) Pizzolatto of Westwego and Mrs. Oris (Felicia) Autin of Houma. He is preceded in death by his parents, John F. Kraemer and Aurelea Trosclair; two brothers, John and Claybert Kraemer; and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Landry and Mrs. Marie Rodrigue. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 19, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CLAIRE NAQUIN Claire Mary Naquin, 71, died 10:10 p.m. Monday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today from Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with religious service following at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux. Survivors include a brother, C.J. Naquin; and a sister, Mrs. Earl (Leona) Olivier. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon W. Naquin and Cecile Daigle Naquin; and a brother, Arthur Naquin. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 19, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle REV. JAMES VERRETT The Rev. James Christopher Verrett died 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Thibodaux General Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The wake is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. today at the church. The funeral is set for noon Thursday at the church, with Rev. L.N. Wallace conducting services and Dr. A.C. Daniel delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery on Highway 308 North of Thibodaux. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Viola Lee Verrett; three sons, James C. Verrett Jr. of Baton Rouge, Sgt. McKinley Verrett of Robins Air Force Base, Ga. And Johnny Verrett of Thibodaux; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Leotha) Charles II of Labadieville, Mrs. Ulyses (Elnora) Lane of Hilcrest Heights, Md. And Deanna Verrett of Thibodaux; a brother, David C. Verrett Jr.; a sister, Mrs. Irma Mae Deboue; 14 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, David Verrett and Clara Burrell. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 20, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MARIE CORTEZ Miss Marie Elodie Cortez, 56, a native of Kramer and a resident of Choupic, died 4:30 a.m. today. Visitation begins later today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church Hall in Kramer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Survivors include three brothers, Richard, Roy and Sidney Cortez; and five sisters, Mrs. Melodia Bourg, Mrs. Lillian Rozin, Mrs. Gertrude Daigle, Mrs. Lorainne Lilly and Mrs. Odile Gates. She is preceded in death by her parents, Olesus and Evelyn Kraemer Cortez; two brothers, Hubert and Gilbert Cortez and a sister, Grace Hano. Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 20, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ANNE DUFRENE Anne Martin Dufrene, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died 11:40 p.m. Wednesday at Raceland. Visitation will be from 3 - 11 p.m. Friday at 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 service following 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Raceland. Entombment will follow in St. Mary Mausoleum. Survivors include a half sister, Mrs. Warren Bofill; and a half brother, Oliver Martin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Dufrene; and a brother Joachin Martin. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 20, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle WETA ROBICHAUX Weta Darden Robichaux, 91, aunt of Dr. Philip Robichaux of Raceland, died 4:43 today at Raceland. Visitation will be from 6 - 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland; resuming 8:30 a.m. Friday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday from the funeral home, with religious service following, 9:30 a.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Mrs. Robichaux was a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Raceland for 70 years. Survivors include three nephews and two nieces. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Robichaux. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 20, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDITH THIBODAUX Mrs. Edith Marie Thibodaux, 74, a native of Lafourche Crossing and a resident of Thibodaux, died 2 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 5 - 11 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Friday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be Friday, time pending, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Herman, Nolan, Daniel and Raymond Thibodaux; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Daigle and Mrs. Barbara Daigle; two brothers, Simon and Oristile Aupied; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Breaux and Mrs. Cecile Boudreaux; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Thibodaux; and her parents, Emile and Valerie Legendre Aupied. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 20, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle THERESA WAGUESPACK Theresa B. Waguespack, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Marrero, died 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. today from William Betz and Sons Funeral Home in Westwego, with a Mass of Christian Burial following at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marrero. Burial was in McDonough Cemetery in Gretna. Survivors include a sister, Angelle Waguespack; nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Prudent and Odelia Waguespack. William Betz and Sons Funeral Home, Westwego, is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 21, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CATHERINE DOMINIQUE Catherine Dufrene Dominique, 75, a native of Lockport and a resident of Westwego for 30 years, died 2:55 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until midnight today at the Westside Funeral Home, 5105 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. The funeral will be 8:45 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial following 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Eldon and Nilton Dominique; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Bernice) Hebert and Mrs. Edmond (Annie) B. Guidry; two brothers, Wilfred and Abel Dufrene; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Gautreaux and Mrs. Charley LeBlanc; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Dominique; her parents, Alfred Dufrene and Marca Hartman; and a brother, Johnny Dufrene. Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 21, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MARCUS LUSK Marcus Lusk, 58, a native of Alabama and a resident of 915 Honduras St., Houma, died Wednesday at South Louisiana Medical Center. The wake and funeral will be 8 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Adam Arceneaux conducting services. Dismissal is set for 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with burial following in Southdown Cemetery. Survivors include a devoted friend. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 21, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CAREY MCDANIELS Carey McDaniels, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of San Francisco, Cal. for 42 years, died 11:30 p.m. Monday. The wake and funeral will begin at 8 p.m. today at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, ___ ___, Algiers, La. Dismissal is set for 10 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with Rev. Wilbert Toss conducting services. Burial will be in Christian Social Cemetery in Gretna, La. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellanese McDaniels Gorrell, and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Ida McDaniels; his parents, Milton and Celestine McDaniels; a brother, Quincy McDaniels; and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Degruy, Mrs. Berdia Degruy and Mrs. Kate Hadley. Murry Henderson Funeral Home, Algiers, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 21, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle DORA PREJEAN Dora Bertrand Prejean, 80, a native of Parks, La and a resident of Boutie, La for 40 years, died 10 p.m. Thursday at Luling. Visitation will be from 6 - 10 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, 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 Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft, La. Survivors include a son, Lionel Prejean; and one grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Prejean. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 23, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDWARD CARLINE Edward J. (Sun) Carline, 78, a native of Bayou Chene died Friday in Plaquemine. He was a retired owner and operator of Robinhood Towing Co. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine. Burial will be in Grace Memorial Park Plaquemine. Survivors include three sons, Walter J. and E.J. Carline Jr. of Plaquemine and Louis Carline of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Hyacinth) Perron of Houma, and Mrs. Don (Babs) Pertuit of Raceland; one brother, Earlus Carline of Plaquemine; four sisters, Edna and Nora Allen and Lillie Courtade of Plaquemine and Comma Crowson of Baker, La; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leo Glazer Carline; his parents, James and Louise Gamble Carline; two brothers, Jesse and Rand Carline; and one sister, Florence Pierce. Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 23, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LUCILLE DUROCHER Lucille Ockmand Durocher, 66, a native and resident of Vacherie, died 10 p.m. Thursday, in New Orleans. Visitation will be from 5 0 11 p.m. today at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville, resuming 7 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 8:30 a.m. Monday, from the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin Home in Vacherie, with religious service 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Harry C. Durocher; three sons, Fred, Frank and Raymond Brazan of Vacherie; one daughter, Elouse B. Gravois of Vacherie; three step daughters, Mrs. Alvin Gagneaux and Barbara Durocher of Thibodaux and Mrs. Harry Daigle of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Lucien Ockmand of Vacherie and Charles Ockmand of Laplace; three sisters, Mrs. John (Elodie) Becnel and Mrs. Ben (Theolaine) Tregre of Vacherie, and Mrs. Sam (Lucette) Dempster of Luling; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 23, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle PEARL LANDRY Pearl Acosta Landry, 73, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died 1:30 p.m. Friday in Lockport. Visitation will be 4:30 - 11 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., resuming 7 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home, with religious services following 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Lockport. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hector Landry; two brothers, Joseph and Edwin Acosta; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucille dose and Mrs. Lucia Pichoff. She is preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Jr., Ambrosa, Louts and August Acosta; and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Porche and Mrs. Colise Poche. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 23, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle RANVIL SIMMONS Ranvil Simmons, 58, a native of Vernon, Fla., and a resident of Gray, died 11 a.m. Friday at Terrebonne General Hospital. The body is being shipped to Bonifay, Fla. for funeral services on Monday. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, Fla. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is handling the local arrangements for Peel Funeral Home in Bonifay, Fla. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 25, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle RICHARD CASEY (Several paragraphs not pertaining to obit were omitted; Courier front page) Richard Homer Casey, 81, a South Dakota native and a resident of Route 6 Box 244, Houma, possibly the last of his generation among the Sioux Indian nation, died Saturday. (His mother was called Silent Valley)) (His brother was Homer Casey and was called Two Horses). Obits are available on microfilm at Terrebonne Parish Main Branch Library. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 25, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GUSTAVE GUIDRY (parts not pertaining to obit were omitted; Courier front page) Gustave Guidry, a well known Larose businessman, died Friday in the tragic MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas fire. Guidry, age 58, was a native of Cut Off and a resident of Larose. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at the VFW Community Center in Larose and will continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday from the center with religious service following at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Cheramie Guidry; a son Dean Guidry; two daughters, Patty Guidry and Mrs. Tommy (Myra) Olivier; two brothers, Jefferson and Cleveland Guidry; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Doucet and Mrs. Mazie Bouffanine; his mother, Violet Plaisance Guidry; and one grandchild. He is preceded in death by his father Andrew Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 25, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle RUFINO LONGBOY Rufino Zampaga Longboy, 70, a native of the Phillipine Islands and a resident of Cut Off for two years, died Monday at Cut Off. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano, continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious service following 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Burial will be in Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow. Survivors include his wife, Venicia Williams; a son, August Williams. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 25, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDNA MIRE Edna Benoit Mire, 88, died 6 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Wednesday until funeral time at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux. The funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious service following, 1 p.m., at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Luke Mire; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Irene) Babin and Mrs. Melvin (Rose) Braud; a sister, Mrs. Justilian (Leona) Himel; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Wilton Mire. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 25, 1980, Tuesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ELEM PICOU Elem Joseph Picou, 96, died 3:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be until 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 7 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Ray Picou of Bayou Blue, Noel Picou of Orlando, Fla., Wilbur Picou of Oklahoma, Felton Picou of Seattle, Wash.; nine daughters, Mrs. Morris (Emily) Savoie and Mrs. N.J. (Rona) Rodrigue of Houma, Mrs. Camille (Pearl) Pitre and Mrs. Louis (Ruby) LeBoeuf of Montegut, Mrs. Edward (Esther) LeBoeuf of Oxford, Miss., Mrs. Felix (Helen) Belanger of Bourg, Mrs. Robert (Miriam) Brossette of New Orleans, Mrs. Walter (Bonnie Belle) Fitch of Lockport, Mrs. Eddie (Rhea) Voisin of Grand Caillou; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Julius (Gertrude) Mason of Bayou Vista, La.; 64 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Clothilde Hebert; his second wife, Pearl Gray; his parents, Mathilde LeBlanc and Eusebe Picou; four sons, Carbert, Houston, Roland and Junior Picou; a stepson, J.G. Price; several brothers and sisters. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 26, 1980, Wednesday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle PERCY KLING Percy Joseph Kling, 54, died 4 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home, with religious service following 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Dennis James Kling; two brothers, Melvin Kling of Lafayette and Max Kling of Baton Rouge; six sisters, Mrs. Nathan (Violet) Boudreaux and Mrs. Roland (Betty) Boudreaux of Gonzales, Mrs. Walter (Ann) Blanchard and Mrs. Bob (Joyce) Griffin of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Aaron (Mary Ann) Griffin of St. Gabriel, La., Mrs. Jerry (Juanita) Waguespack of Thibodaux. He is preceded in death by his wife, Iris Waguespack Kling; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Kling; and two brothers, Lloyd and Omer Kling Jr. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 27, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ARTHUR CHAISSON Arthur F. Chaisson, 69, a resident of Luling, died 4 p.m. Tuesday in Jefferson, LA. Visitation will be from 7 - 10 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, resuming 9 a.m. Friday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment following in St. Charles Mausoleum, Luling. Survivors include one son, Joel T. Chaisson; two daughters, Mrs. Otto (Juanita) Candies Jr., and Mrs. Rodney (Sue) Bosco; one brother, Leon (Flat) Chaisson; nine sisters, Mrs. Vernon (Nan) Laque, Mrs. Sam (Mae) Palmissano, Mrs. August (Pearl) Verda, Mrs. Merrill (Alma) Dasch, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Rome, Mrs. Conrad (Betty) Hymel, Mrs. Guy (Bernice) Oubre, Pauline and Rosemary Chaisson; and 17 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elva Eve Hymel. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Louisiana Cancer Foundation. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 27, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GREGORY JONES Gregory W. Jones, 32, a native of Muncie, Ind. And a resident of 241 Leslie St., Houma, died 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. He was a flightline supervisor for Charlie Hammond's Flying Service. The funeral will be Saturday at Meeks funeral home, Muncie, Ind. with burial following in Elmridge Cemetery, Muncie, Ind. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Jones; his grandmother, Flora Foster; four brothers, Owen, Stanley, Steven and Timothy Jones; and one sister, Mrs. Steven (Jane) Gonzales of Bayou Blue. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Foster. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Houma is handling local arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 27, 1980, Thursday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JOHNIS PIERCE Johnis J. Pierce, 71, a native of Raceland and a resident of Slidell for the past 21 years, died 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, Inc. with burial following in St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Elvira Brand Pierce; and four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Benandi, Mrs. Dedelia Dufrense, Mrs. Lydia Brockhoeft and Mrs. Verna Deogracia. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle HAZEL BOURGEOIS Mrs. Hazel Bergeron (Moosie) Bourgeois, 75, died 10:25 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 6 - 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Terrebonne Memorial Park. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Julius P. (Barbara) Hebert of Houma, Mrs. Eugene (Libby) Keaney of Gautier, Miss.; two sisters, Mrs. Lilly B. Lirette and Mrs. Thelma B. Pierron of Houma; seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Joseph Bourgeois; her parents, Elda Moore and James O. Bergeron; three brothers, Stanley, Irving and Schuyler Bergeron; and a sister, Mrs. Leona b. Murphy. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LEON DOMANGUE Leon Joseph Domangue, 64, a World War II, veteran died. Visitation will be from 6 - 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 9 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Domangue of the Galilean Baptist Church on Bayou Blue conducting services. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Margaret) Gaubert of Thibodaux; two brothers, Camille Domangue of Bayou Blue and Wiley Domangue of Harahan, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Richard P. (Cecile) Klingman and Mrs. Milze (Aline) Picou of Houma; and four grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LANCE DUCOTE Former Navy seaman Lance Paul Ducote, 22, a native of Alexandria, La. And a resident of Metairie died Sunday at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Services were held Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Church in Echo, La. with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Landry and Marie Ducote of Metairie; three brothers, Stanley and Brian Ducote and Robert Remel of Metairie; two sisters, Suzanne Ducote of Metairie and Mrs. Cynthia D. Dufrene of Raceland; and grandparents, Mrs. Mildren Deauzat of Echo, La. and Eugene Ducote of Belledeau, La. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MARK GARRET JR. Mark Garrett Jr. died 6 a.m. Tuesday. The wake and funeral will be 8 p.m. today at the True Love Missionary Baptist Church, 2710 Phillip St., New Orleans, with Rev. Joseph Jackson conducting services. Dismissal will be noon Saturday from the church, with burial following in Providence Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ora Bean Garrett; a daughter, Mrs. Gloria G. Williams; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Garrett; and a sister Mrs. Bertha Perrow. Dorothy Lawless, 3825 Washington Ave., New Orleans, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle SERVICE HEBERT Service (Teddy) Freeman Hebert, 83, a World War I veteran died 10:20 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Anthony Cemetery on Bayou Black. A Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Noah (Alvish) Hebert, Mrs. Herbert (Bernice) Louviere and Mrs. Irvin (Dielie) Hebert of Bayou Black and Mrs. Numa (Bessie) Giroir of Houma; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emma Giroir and Aubin Hebert; a son, Service Hebert Jr.; three brothers, Clovis, Adolph and Evans Hebert; and three sisters, Mrs. Edmond (Lydia) Boudreaux, Mrs. Oscar (Adeline) Robichaux and Miss Edna Hebert. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle FULTON LANDRY Fulton (Co-Co) Landry, 76, died 10:45pm Wednesday. The funeral was held 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Francis Landry of Belle Rose, La. and Walter Landry of Knoxville, Tn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Callier and Mrs. Ivy Mae of Napoleonville. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Simmons Landry; and his parents, Abel and Onezil Boudreaux Landry. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDWARD MIRAMON Edward Paul Miramon, 77, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Marrero, died 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation begins 6 p.m. today at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, Inc., ___ Canal St. at North Scott, New Orleans. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial following in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Grace I. Burns; two brothers, Raymond and Wilson Miramon; and two sisters, Mrs. Marion Hebert and Mrs. Lucille Druckenmiller. He is preceded in death by a brother, Whitney Miramon. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, Inc., New Orleans, is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LIZZIE MONROE Lizzie (Pude) Monroe, 89, a resident of 234 Brocato Lane, Raceland, died Wednesday at her residence. The wake will be 8:30 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with Rev. Levy Jones conducting services. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday from the church, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Rev. James Monroe, a daughter, Mrs. Delores Hawkins; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Gertrude Geddes Willis- Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EDWARD MOSELY Edward Mosely, 40, a native and resident of Gibson, died 5 a.m. Sunday. The wake and funeral will be from 9 p.m. until midnight today at the Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. Dismissal is set for 11 a.m. Saturday from the church, with burial following in Live Oak Cemetery in Gibson. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Willis Mosely; two sons, Dwayne Joseph and John Fitzgerald Mosely; four daughters, Debra Willis, Barbara Willis, Wilma Jean and Velma Mosely; six brothers, Arthur Jr., Joseph, Theophia, Hosea, Herman and Warren Mosely; five sisters, Myrtle Parker, Debora Mosely, Velma Scnefia, Margaret Tyler and Patricia Granger; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mosely; and two brothers, Millard and Ben Mosely. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 28, 1980, Friday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle EUGENE ONCALE Eugene Joseph Oncale died 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 2:30 - 10 p.m. Sunday at Landry Funeral Home in Napoleonville, resuming 8 a.m. Monday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday from the funeral home, with religious service following at St. Ann Catholic Church, Napoleonville. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Camille Oncale; a son, Eugene Oncale Jr., four daughters, Mrs. Elliot (Lelia) Landry, Norma Falcon, Mrs. Antoine (Sheila) Gautreaux and Janice Oncale; a brother, George Oncale; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Vice, Mrs. Roy Campo, Mrs. Joyce Breaux and Mrs. Ronald Bergeron and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Oncale. Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ================================================================= Houma Courier, Nov. 30, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle ELBERT DICKS Elbert Lee Dicks, a resident of Houma and a native of Cicero, Indiana, died Saturday at 9:15 a.m. The 71 years old Dicks was a retired Texaco diesel motor man and television repairman. Funeral arrangements were incomplete as of press time, however, the funeral is scheduled to take place at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Dicks is survived by his wife, Ismae Malbrough Dicks; one daughter, Mrs. Guy (Alice) Wimberly of Alburquerque, NM; three brothers, Harld Dicks of Lafayette, Ind., Gerald Dicks of Noblesville, Ind. And Floyd Dicks of Cicero, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. John Applegate of Cicero, Ind., Mrs. Clarence Bowman of Fort Myers, Fla.; Mrs. Verne Rose of Elwood, Ind.; and Mrs. Harriet Crocker of Detroit, Mich.; and two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Irene Lennen and Claude Dicks Sr. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 30, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle GARRETT GROS Garrett J. Gros, 3, a native of Raceland and a resident of Paradis, LA., died 2:30 a.m. Thursday at New Orleans. The wake and funeral were held 6 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with dismissal at 10 a.m. on Saturday from the church. Burial was in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, La. Survivors include his parents, Carl Gros and Mary Ann Folse Gros; and his grandparents, Melvin and Mary Gros and Danial and Diana Folse. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. ====================== Houma Courier, Nov. 30, 1980, Sunday Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle LEGER (first name not given) The funeral was held 9 a.m. Saturday from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano, with religious service following, 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Terrebonne Leger; his parents, Joseph J. and Delores Chouest Leger; a son, Scott James Leger Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Fillinich, Mrs. Cheryl Charpentier and Mrs. Loretta Lorraine; and his grandmother, Mrs. Marie Weber. Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements. Annotation: Scott Leger Sr. (source - his father's obit, d. Mar. 10, 2001) =================================================================