Obituaries of December 1980 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WHITNEY AUTIN

Whitney Joseph Autin, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died 7:05 a.m. 
Sunday at Raceland. The funeral was held 10:45 a.m. today from Falgout Funeral 
Home in Raceland, with religious services following 11 a.m. at St. Mary 
Nativity Catholic Church, Raceland. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mariette Matherne Autin; three sisters, Inez and 
Mae Autin, and Mrs. Gladys A. Foret.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Autin and Adoliska Autin; and 
two sisters, Mrs. Melodia A. Martin and Mrs. Eunice A. Bananto. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EDGAR CHARPENTIER

Edgar Charpentier, 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died 10:40 a.m. Sunday 
at Houma. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, 
Houma, resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral 
will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, with religious services 
following 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Little 
Caillou. Burial will be in St. Elie Cemetery on Upper Little Caillou.

Survivors include a son, Dennis Charpentier; three brothers, Lawrence, Leon and 
Elizie Charpentier Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Bourg and Mrs. Hattie 
Stoufflet; and two grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eugenie Ledet Charpentier; a daughter, 
Gladys Charpentier, four brothers, Joseph, Emile, Edwin and Clovis Charpentier, 
and two sisters, Mrs. Elodie Duplantis and Mrs. Leona LeBouef. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Houma, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELBERT DICKS

Arrangements have been announced for Elbert Lee Dicks, who died 9:15 a.m. 
Saturday. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today in Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 
a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Francis 
Cemetery #2. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

HILDA HYMEL

Mrs. Hilda Matherne Hymel, 58, a native and resident of Bayou Blue died 11:48 
a.m. Sunday at Houma. The funeral was scheduled for 2 p.m. today from Falgout 
Funeral Home, Houma, with burial following in Matherne Cemetery on Bayou Blue.

Survivors include her husband, Isaac Hymel; two sons, Gene and Chris Hymel; a 
brother, Alban Hymel; a sister, Mrs. Minella Bergeron; and two grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruffin Matherne; two 
sons, Barry and Lynn Hymel; a brother, Thadus Hymel; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Corine Bergeron and Mrs. Beulah Rousso. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Houma, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DUROC SAUCIER

Duroc P. Saucier, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Westwego 
for 55 years, died 10:25 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will be from 6 - 11 p.m. 
today at Westside Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero. The funeral 
will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial following in Our Lady 
of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Westwego. 

Survivors include his wife, Annette E. Bourgeois; two sons, Ronald P. and 
Roland J. Saucier; four daughters, Mrs. Eula L. Brunet, Mrs. Annabelle M. 
Plaisance, Mrs. Juanita LeBlanc and Mrs. Dorothy Berthelot; two sisters, Mrs. 
Alice Ledet and Mrs. Louise Fort; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmond L. Saucier and Estelina 
Boudreaux; three brothers, Rene, Arnold and Louis Saucier; and three sisters, 
Mrs. Bernadette Thibodeaux, Mrs. Dolly Bergeron and Mrs. Emily Hebert. 

Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

TILMAN SCHOUEST

Tilman (Lome) P. Schouest, 59, a native of Gheens, La. And a resident of 
Westwego, died 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Independence, La. Visitation begins 6 p.m. 
today and will continue until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. 

Survivors include his wife, Josephine Matherne Schouest; three sons, Tilman 
Jr., Eddie and Lowery Schouest; a daughter, Mrs. Tammy Adams; three brothers, 
Roy, Nacy and Euris Schouest; three sisters, Mrs. Eula Lassange, Mrs. Vergis 
Guidry and Mrs. Beulah Landry; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Milton and Clandron Schouest. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

HERMAN St. PIERRE

Herman Joseph St. Pierre, 60, a retired warehouseman with Texaco and a World 
War II veteran, died 11:40 p.m. Saturday. The funeral was scheduled for 3 p.m. 
today at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial 
following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Naquin St. Pierre; a son, Herman St. Pierre 
Jr. of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Roy (Marie) Collins of Chauvin, Mrs. Edgar 
(Lois) Authement and Mrs. Filmore (Hilda) Duplantis of Houma, Mrs. Ernest 
(Judy) Rhodes of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Jimmy St. Pierre of Bridge City, 
La., Linton St. Pierre of Harvey, La. And Terrell St. Pierre of Mandeville, 
La.; a sister, Mrs. Forest (Gertie) Ledet of Westwego; 14 grandchildren and one 
great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Adams and Julien St. Pierre; 
and a brother, Earl St. Pierre. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 1, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VIOLA WILLIAMS

Viola Stevenson Williams, 69, a resident of ___ Church St., died Saturday 
morning at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. The wake and funeral 
will begin 8:39 p.m. today at the First Corinthian Baptist Church, with the 
Rev. Hugh, Traylor, pastor, conducting services. Dismissal is scheduled for 
9:45 a.m. Tuesday from the church, with burial following in Southdown Cemetery.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Geraldine Stevenson; and son Claude 
Stevenson of Gray; a daughter, Frances Holden of Houma; three brother, John 
Stevenson of Thibodaux, Sandy Stevenson Jr. of Houma and Neil Stevenson of New 
Orleans; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Rhodes of Houma; 24 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Enos Williams; and her father, Sandy 
Stevenson. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DR. DANIEL BRYANT

Dr. Daniel Lee Bryant, 60, a native of Kaymoor, W. Va. And a resident of Amite, 
La., died 3:55 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in 
Baton Rouge. Religious services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at First 
Baptist Church in Amite, with burial following in Amite Memorial Gardens. 

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred C. Bryant of Amite; his mother, Iva 
Rumbow of Raceland; a son, Dr. Donald L. Bryant of Amite; a daughter, Mrs. Lois 
B. Eldridge of Amite; five brother, Dr. Harold Bryant of Raceland, Dr. Harold 
Bryant of Raceland, Dr. John E. Bryant of Westwego, Dr. L.R. Bryant of Baton 
Rouge, Dr. James H. Bryant of Gonzales, LA, and Dr. Virgil J. Bryant of New 
Iberia; two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Seagraves of Charleston, W.Va. and Mrs. 
Phyllis Ellison of Pasadena, Texas; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Virgil J. Bryant and a sister, 
Mrs. Ida Phipps. 

McNeely Funeral Home, Amite, La. Is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LEONA DELERY

Leona M. Delery, 54, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Monday at 
Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be from 4 - 10 
p.m. today at the Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville, resuming 8 a.m. 
Wednesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, with Rev. David Allen 
conducting services, Burial will be in Ascension Cemetery. 

Survivors include her mother, Bertha Cire Delery; a brother, Charles Ulger 
Delery Jr. of Donaldsonville; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Reppem of Donaldsonville 
and Mrs. Mildred Dumensnil of Thibodaux.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Delery; and a sister, Lorraine 
Delery. 

Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MAUDE KNIGHT

Mrs. Maude V. Bourgeois Knight, 86, a native of Lockport and a resident of 
Raceland, died 5;30 p.m. Monday at Raceland. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 
p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:45 a.m. Wednesday from the 
funeral home, with religious services following 10 a.m. at St. Mary Nativity 
Church, Raceland. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Alex O Knight; and five grandchildren. she is 
preceded in death by a son, Joseph C. Knight; and a daughter, Beatrice M. 
Knight. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

KATE KRAEMER

Mrs. Kate Theriot Kraemer, 63, died 2:15 p.m. Monday. Visitation will begin 
this evening at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at 
the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Bridget Cemetery in 
Schriever.

Survivors include her husband, Alvin Kraemer. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rita Pontiff and John Theriot. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

FULTON TRAHAN

Fulton Paul Roland Trahan, 59, an employee with Nu-Vent Awnings for 31 years, 
died 9:30 a.m. Monday at New Orleans. Services will be conducted at the 
LaGrange United Methodist Church on Bayou Blue with burial following in the 
Matherne Cemetery on Bayou Blue. Other arrangements are incomplete. 

A native of Gibson and a resident of Houma, Mr. Trahan was a member and served 
as chairman of the board at the LaGrange United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Matherne, Trahan; a son, Roland Trahan; 
three daughters, Mrs. Keeth (Cynthia) Lane, Mrs. Lloyd (Elaine) Hebert and Mrs. 
Philip (Karen) Martin; four brothers, Marshall, Guideon, Curtis and Russell 
Trahan; four sisters, Gladys Breaux, Adine Champagne, Hazel Crochet and Suzelle 
Guidry; six grandchildren and two step grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Trahan; and two 
sisters, Adeline Champagne and Beatrice Olivier. The family request donations 
be made to the LaGrange United Methodist Church on Bayou Blue or to Ochsner 
Foundation Hospital's Cancer Research Program. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ODESSA TROSCLAIR

Odessa Lydia Picou Trosclair, 30, a native of Houma and a resident of 
Thibodaux, died 10 a.m. Sunday at Thibodaux. The funeral was held today from 
Falgout Funeral Home, Houma, with graveside services following 2:30 p.m. at the 
Maurepas Cemetery in Maurepas, La.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Frank Trosclair; her parents, Bryan J. and 
Rita Griffin Picou; two sons, Bryan and Richard Trosclair; four daughters, 
Tammy Picou, Mary, Sherry and Rita Trosclair; a brother, Roger Picou and a half 
sister, Mrs. Irene Waguespack.

She is preceded in death by two half sisters, JoAnne and Sherry Kay Picou. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Houma, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 2, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DAVID TURBYFILL

David Terry Turbyfill, 33, died 8:12 p.m. Sunday. Visitation begins at 7 p.m. 
today and will continue until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral 
will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Michael 
Finnegan, pastor of St. Lawrence and St. Patrick Catholic Churches, conducting 
services. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Gibson.

Survivors include his wife, Estelle Gibson Turbyfill of Perry, Ok., two 
stepsons, David Allen Huff of Gibson and Johnny J. Huff of Cyril, Ok; a 
brother, Johnny Turbyfill of Perry, Ok; and two sisters, Mrs. Gerd (Judy) Zell 
and Miss Cindy Turbyfill of Shreveport, LA.

He is preceded in death by his mother. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VICTOR BRUNSON

Victor Dotney Brunson, 70, a native of Silas, Al. and a resident of Morgan 
City, died 11:45 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at Twin 
City Funeral Home in Morgan City, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and continue until 
funeral time. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home, with 
religious services following at the First Baptist Church in Morgan City. Burial 
will be in Morgan City Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Smith Brunson of Morgan City; two sons, Victor 
Jr. and Thomas M. Brunson of Morgan City; two daughters, Mrs. Johnny (Mary) 
Conrad of Morgan City and Mrs. Marco (Ann) Picciola of Galliano; a sister, Mrs. 
George (Ruth) Beckham of Interprise, Al.; and eight grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a brother, Chadwick Brunson; and a sister, Mrs. Otto 
Mueller. 

Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DALTON DUPLANTIS

Dalton P. Duplantis, a resident of Westwego, died 4:30 a.m. Monday. Visitation 
will be from 6 - 11 p.m. today at the Westside Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank 
Expressway in Marrero. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 
with burial following in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, Dusty (Bill) and Ronnie Duplantis of Houma; 
five sisters, Mrs. Dussie Hebert, Anna Mae Hebert, Bessie Prosperie and 
Bl;anche Sanders of Houma, and Mrs. Lizzie Smith of Cucamonga, Cal.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mae Ballanger (Belanger?) Duplantis; 
his second wife, Mrs. Emma Gautreaux Duplantis; and his parents, Luke and Annie 
Malbrough. Westside Funeral Home of Marrero is handling arrangements.

CORRECTION Dec. 5, 1980, Friday

Misinformation was received concerning the death notice of Dalton P. Duplantis 
appearing in Wednesday's Courier. His second wife isn't deceased, Mrs. Emma 
Gautreaux Duplantis; two brothers survive him, Duffy (Bill) and Rannie 
Duplantis; he is preceded in death by his parents, Annie Malbrough and Luke 
Duplantis and a brother........... off copy.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MARIE DUPRE

Mrs. Marie Louise Aucoin Dupre, 51, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of 
Houma, died 11:45 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 6 - 11 p.m. today at 
Falgout Funeral Home, Houma; resuming 8 a.m. Thursday and continue until 
funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic 
Church, with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Survivors include her husband, Junius Dupre; four sons, David J. Dupre of Bayou 
Blue, PFC Norman J. Dupre of Belle Chasse, La., Junius Jr. and Phillip Dupre of 
Houma; three daughters, Sister Anita M. Dupre, O.S.F. of Baton Rouge, Mrs. 
Wayne (Bernice) Rouen of Schriever and Miss Loretta M. Dupre of Houma; four 
brothers, Shelby Aucoin of Belle Rose, La., Clarence and Norris Aucoin of 
Napoleonville, and George Aucoin of Plaquemine, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes 
Acosta of Belle Rose and Mrs. Jenny Drott of Coving, La and three 
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry M. Aucoin and Anita Hebert and 
four brothers, James, Abbie, Louis and Albert Aucoin. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Houma, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

PHOEBE FALGOUT

Mrs. Phoebe Bascle Falgout, 86, died 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will begin 
from 7 - 11 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Thursday 
and continue until funeral time.

Survivors include two sons, Nolan Falgout of Bourg and Linus Falgout of 
Westwego; a daughter, Mrs. Orestes (Falvia) Gaudin of Algiers, La.; two 
brothers, Abbie and Ruben Bascle of Bourg; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Prosperie 
of Houma and Mrs. Allie Bascle of Bourg; 18 grandchildren, 49 great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arsend Falgout; her parents, Amelia 
Guidry and Frank Bascle; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Nell) Jackson; and two 
brothers, Mott and Eba Bascle. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELIZABETH LAMARCA

Elizabeth Mule LaMarca, a native of Houma and a resident of New Orleans, died 
1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation begins 6 p.m. today at Jacob Schoen and Son 
Funeral Home, Inc, 3827 Canal St. at North Scott Street, New Orleans. The 
funeral will be noon Thursday at the funeral home. With burial following  in 
Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Lawrence (Larry) and Paul R. LaMarca; two 
daughters, Mrs. Sam J. (Frances) Dilso and Mrs. C.J. (Lorraine) Serpas; three 
sisters, Alice M. Duffy, Catherine M. Duffel and Margaret M. Jaufre; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph LaMarca; a grother, Paul H. 
Mule; and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Fannie) Merlo. 

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


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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

GUSTAVE NAQUIN

Gustave E. Naquin, 65, died noon Tuesday at Raceland. The funeral was held 
10:45 a.m. today from the V.F.W. Community Center in Larose with religious 
services following 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial is 
in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ida Adams; five sons, Anthony, Dedward, Gerald, 
Elton and Raymond Naquin; four daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Barbaree, Mrs. Wiley 
LeBlanc, Mrs. Terry Harrelson and Mrs. Paul Verdin; a brother, Nicholas Naquin; 
four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Ledet, Mrs. Horace Guidroz, Bernice and Zelma Naquin; 
31 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest, Albert and Joseph Willie 
Naquin. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

SNYDER SCOTT

Snyder Pauline Chiasson Scott, 71, died 3:40 a.m. today. Visitation begins this 
evening and will continue until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The 
funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church on Grand Caillou, 
with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Aubrey Scott of Grand Caillou; two daughters, Mrs. 
Herman (Dolores) Boudreaux and Mrs. Wesley (Mable) Barnes of Grand Caillou; a 
brother, Malvin Chaisson of Grand Caillou; two sisters, Mrs. Oris Carlos and 
Mrs. Abel LeBouef of Grand Caillou; 15 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren.

She is preceded by her husband, Joseph E. Scott; her parents, Emily Breaux and 
Julius Chaisson; two sons, Murphy and Anthony Scott; two daughters, Mrs. 
Rosemary Trahan and Miss Shirley Scott; a brother, Julius Chaisson Jr.; and two 
sisters, Mrs. Flossie Guidry and Mrs. Ida Duplantis. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 3, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELENA FELARISE

Mrs. Elena Felarise, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, 
died 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue until funeral time at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home in Cut Off. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday from 
the funeral home with religious services following at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Galliano. Burial will be Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow.

Survivors include her husband, Fernand Felarise; three sons, Norman, Gilbert 
and Jimmy Felarise; four daughters, Enola Guidry, Bell Cheramie, Bee Guidry and 
Mae Bergeron; three brothers, Vories, Clovis and Durock Cheramie; three 
sisters, Hazel Terrebonne, Lelia Cheramie and Lillian St. Pierre; 41 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ovide and Eulalee Callais Cheramie; a 
son, Ezeman Felarise and three brothers, Torres, Louis and Walzie Cheramie. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 4, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JAMES GIGIAN

James Gigian, 69, a native of Rome, Ga. And a resident of 523 Ashlawn St., 
Houma, died Friday at Ochsner's Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. The wake 
and funeral will be 8 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Church, with Rev. 
Scoby conducting services. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday from the church, 
with burial following in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Jackson Gigian and other relatives. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 4, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELIZA JONES

Eliza J. Jones, 78, a native of Schriever, died 11:20 a.m. Friday at Terrebonne 
General Hospital. The wake and funeral will be 8:30 p.m. Friday at the New 
Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with Rev. Ulysses Thomas conducting 
services. Dismissal will be noon Saturday from the church, with burial 
following in St. Mathew's Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include five sons, The Rev. Leonard Celestin, Eddie, Junius, Adam and 
Lionel Jones; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Mae Adams and Clara Mae Nixon of 
Schriever, and Mrs. Mary King of Marrero; a sister, Mrs. Olivia Booze of 
Franklin, La.; 51 grandchildren and 68 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Jones and her parents. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 4, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

CULLEN LANDRY

Cullen Landry, 73, died 10 a.m. Wednesday. Visitation will begin 4:30 until 10 
p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Napoleonville, resuming 8 a.m. Friday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday from the 
funeral home with religious services following 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth 
Catholic Church. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Alma Rousseau Landry; eight sons, Joseph C. Jr., 
Emmett, John, Carl B., Robert P., Allen J., Clyde R., Elliot M and Christopher 
V. Landry; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph M. (Alma Marie) Thibodeaux, Mrs. James 
(Camille) Reavis, Mrs. James (Carole) Bullock and Mrs. Elaine L. Theriot; two 
sisters, Mrs. Alberta Schaeffer and Miss Allie Landry; 31 grandchildren and one 
great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Landry; and a 
sister, Mrs. Lee L. Blanchard. The family request donations be made to the 
American Cancer Society. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 4, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ADELE MARTIN

Adele Triche Martin, 83, died 4:20 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will begin at 6 
p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and continue until funeral time. The funeral 
will be 2 p.m. Friday at LaGrange United Methodist Church on Bayou Blue, with 
Rev. Rick Seals, Dr. B.J. Martin and Rev. Lonell Cobb conducting services. 
Burial will be in Matherne Cemetery on Bayou Blue.

Survivors include two sons, Eldon and Daniel Martin of Bayou Blue; two 
daughters, Mrs. Percy (Beulah) Matherne and Mrs. Robert (Emelda) Knight of 
Bayou Blue; four brothers, Hayward Triche of Gibson, Eddie Triche of Lockport, 
Edgar Triche of Bayou Blue and Avis Triche of Westwego; a sister, Mrs. Edwina 
Ordoyne of Westwego; 23 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and two great 
great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip W. Martin; her parents, Rosa 
Guidroz and Joseph Triche; three sons, Elgin, Phillip Jr. and Charlie Martin; 
two daughters, Elda and Bertha Martin, two brothers, Edward and Edwin Triche; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Charlie (Cecile) Guidry; Mrs. Harry (Bertha) Guidry and 
Mrs. Sylvester (Edith) Dufrene. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 4, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELUCIA PIERCE

Mrs. Elucia Terrebonne Pierce, 79, a resident of Cut Off, died 10:40 p.m. 
Wednesday at Galliano. Visitation will begin 3 p.m. today and continue until 11 
p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano; resuming 7 a.m. Friday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday from the 
funeral home with religious services following, 2 p.m., at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in St. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Nessie, Alcee and Milton Pierce; three daughters, 
Mrs. Nelson (Bernice) Lerille, Mrs. B.D. (Bertie) Gentry and Mrs. Meril 
(Bessie) Dufrene; two sisters, Mrs. Sidney Allemand and Mrs. Fortune Hartman; 
22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Syres Pierce; her parents, Ulysse 
Terrebonne and Philomine Lorraine Terrebonne; a brother, Frankie Terrebonne; 
and a sister, Mrs. Nolia Angelette. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 4, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

THOMAS TERRY

Thomas Harry Terry, 45, a native of Mississippi and a resident of Houma, died 
3:16 p.m. Tuesday at Galliano. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at the 
Hartman-Henderson Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss., with burial following in 
the Heucks Retreat Cemetery in Brookhaven. 

Survivors include a son Thomas Randall Terry of Natchez, Miss.; a daughter, 
Miss Pamela Rene Terry of Natchez, Miss.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Coghlan of 
Baton Rouge, Mrs. Jewell Parker of Hazelhurst, Miss., Mrs. Blanche Rollins of 
Melville, LA and Mrs. Frankie Young of Crystal Springs, Miss.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Terry. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 5, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

CLARENCE ADAMS

Clarence J. Adams, 68, a native of Grand Isle and a resident of Raceland, died 
6:30 a.m. today at Raceland. Visitation will be 5 - 11 p.m. today at Falgout 
Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland; resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and continue until 
funeral time. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, 
with religious services following, 10 a.m., at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic 
Church in Mathews. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Sutera; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas 
Hildebrand; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Adams; five grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mrs. Guy (Velma) Labat. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 5, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LUCIA DANOS

Mrs. Lucia Cheramie Danos, 85?, a native and resident of Cut Off, died 3 p.m. 
Thursday at Galliano. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. today and 
continue until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Galliano. The 
funeral will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home, with religious 
services following 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Burial 
will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. A rosary is scheduled for 6 p.m. 
today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Octave Danos; two 
sisters, Mrs. Hubert Martin and Mrs. Pierre Vegas; two nieces and a nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cheramie; a 
sister, Eva Lafont; a brother, Morris Cheramie; and a niece. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 5, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

RUSSELL JONES

Russell Monroe Jones died 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hotel Dieu Hospital in New 
Orleans. The wake and funeral will be 8 p.m. today at Calvary United Methodist 
Church, East Seventh Street, Thibodaux. Dismissal is set for 11 a.m. Saturday 
from the church, with burial following in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estelle Campbell Jones. 

William and Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 5, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

REBECCA PIERCE

Rebecca Sanders Pierce, 80, a resident of Morgan City, died Tuesday at 
Terrebonne General Hospital. The wake and funeral will be 8:30 p.m. today at 
the Zoria Baptist Church in Morgan City, with Rev. Tessiner conducting 
services. Dismissal will be 10 a.m. Saturday from the church, with burial 
following in Union Band Cemetery, Morgan City.

Survivors include her son, Earl Matthews of New York City; a daughter, Mrs. 
Celestine Butler of Houma; a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Jones of Houma; 12 
grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Pierce; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Ervin Sanders; and two sisters, Ada Page and Victoria Sanders. 

McElroy Funeral Home, Morgan City, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 7, 1980, Sunday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VERNA BRADBURRY

Mrs. Verna Rousseau Bradburry, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident 
of Lockport, died 9:45 a.m. Friday in Raceland. Visitation will begin 6 p.m. to 
9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport,  resuming 8:30 a.m. Monday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral 
home, with burial following in Metairie Cemetery, Metairie. 

Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Bradburry; one grandchild and two great 
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon W. Bradburry; and one son, 
Winston Bradburry.

Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 7, 1980, Sunday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MARY FERGUSON

Mrs. Mary Ferguson, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of New 
Orleans, died Thursday at Charity Hospital. Wake and funeral services will be 
held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at Gertrude-Geddis-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral 
Home chapel in Terrebonne Parish with Rev. James LaGarde officiating. Dismissal 
services will be 9 a.m. Monday from the funeral home chapel, followed by burial 
in Bisland Cemetery.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 7, 1980, Sunday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

THOMPSON FOLSE

Thompson (Tom) L. Folse, 69, a native of Raceland and a resident of Golden 
Meadow, died 9:23 a.m. Friday in Galliano. Visitation will begin after 10:30 
a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. 
Tuesday from the funeral home with religious services following 10 a.m. at Our 
Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow. Burial is in the church 
cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Perrin Folse; two daughters, Mrs. Patterson 
(Loretta) Lee and Mrs. Audrey (Elaine) Robichaux; one brother, Ferdinand Folse; 
six sisters, Mrs. Lucille Barbe, Mrs. Bessie Brand, Mrs. Lillian Himel, Jennie 
Folse, Mrs. Gladys bowman and Mrs. Florence Cristtle; and four grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Harris and Eugene Folse. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 7, 1980, Sunday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DELLA LEWIS

Mrs. Della Lewis, a resident of Houma, died 4 p.m. Wednesday at South Louisiana 
Medical Center. She was 61. Wake and funeral services will be held from 8 p.m. 
to midnight today at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin with Rev. Clarence 
Fleming officiating. Dismissal services are set for 11 a.m. Monday from the 
church, followed by burial in Bisland cemetery.

Mrs. Lewis is preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Sr.

She is survived by four sons; James Jr., Edward, Lionel and Harold Lewis, all 
of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Rosalie James, Mrs. Shirley Williams and Carrie 
Mae Lewis, of Houma; two brothers, Amos and Daniel Smith of Chauvin; and four 
sisters, Mrs. Albertha Aldridge, Mrs. Carrie McKay, Mrs. Ora Mae Butler and 
Marion Williams, all of Chauvin. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VALENTINE ADAMIETZ

Valentine John (V.J.) Adamietz, 73, died 1 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will begin 
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, resuming 8 am 
Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. 
from the funeral home, with religious services following at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Robert (Bobby) and George David Adamietz; a 
daughter, Virginia Adameitz; a sister, Almira Cancienne; and seven 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Leona Landry Adamietz; his parents, Almira 
Frost and Valentine J. Adamietz; and a son, Valentine J. Adamietz III. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

CHARLES ANDRAS

Charles (C.J.) Andras, 55, died 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Visitation will be until 11 
p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, resuming 7 a.m. Tuesday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday from the 
funeral home, with religious services following at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. 
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Elenor Krohn Andras; a son, Raymon Andras; two 
brothers, Freddie and Nester Andras; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Totina, Mrs. 
Wilson Thibodaux, Mrs. Titus Crawford and Mrs. Sidney Hebert; and four 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andras. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JEFFREY CHERAMIE

Jeffery J. Cheramie, a resident of Raceland, died 6:30 p.m. Saturday. 
Visitation begins 6 p.m. today at Westside Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank 
Expressway in Marrero. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home 
with Rev. Barry Foster conducting services. Burial will be in Holy Savior 
Cemetery in Lockport.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Loupe; his parents, Berwick Cheramie and 
Leah Matherne; two brothers, Roy and Harry Cheramie; three sisters, Mrs. Julie 
Moralis, Mrs. Naomi Boudreaux and Rachel Webber; and his grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Sylvester Matherne. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cheramie. 

Westside Funeral Home, Marrero, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VERNA DUCOS

Verna Ann Ducos, 67, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died 9 a.m. 
Sunday at Raceland. The funeral will be 11 a.m. today from Falgout Funeral 
Home, Inc., Raceland, with religious services following at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose, Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Francis J. Ducos; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Clara Belle Ducos Gourgues and Mrs. Mildred Ducos Summersgill.

She is preceded in death by her father, Francis J. Ducos. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JOHN JACKSON

John B. Jackson, 68, a resident of Houma for several years, employed as a 
superintendent of P.L. James Construction Co, died 11 p.m. Sunday at Picayune, 
Miss. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home in 
Picayune, resuming prior to funeral time on Tuesday. The funeral will be 10 
a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial following in Picayune. 

Mr. Jackson was a native of Bogalusa, La and a resident of Picayune, Miss.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley King Jackson; three sons, Mark, Luke and 
Brian Jackson; a step daughter, Barbara Cullerton of North Carolina; a sister, 
Inez Parker of Bogalusa, La.; and two step grandchildren.

The family requests donations be made to a favorite charity. 

McDonald Funeral Home, Picayune, Miss, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

SIMEL JORDAN

Simel Gray Jordan, 77, a native of Rapides Parish and a resident of Houma, died 
9:45 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will begin 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout 
Funeral Home, Inc., Houma; resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continue until funeral 
time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with 
burial following in Prevost Cemetery on Grand Caillou. 

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Dion Jordan of Dulac; two sons, Jarrell 
Jordan of Theriot and Joseph Jordan of Hunter, Ga.; four daughters, Linda, 
Brenda, Sarah and Hilda Jordan of Dulac; a half brother, Bill Jordan of 
Kirbyville, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Marguerite J. Voisin of Houma.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James H. Jordan and Sarah E. Williams; 
and a brother, George Jordan. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WOODROW SILLS

Woodrow Wilson Sills, 68, a native of Crowville, La and a resident of Gretna, 
La, died 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today 
and continue until 9 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Houma. The wake will 
resume Tuesday afternoon at Mulhorn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. The funeral 
will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Crowville, La, with 
burial following in Manson Cemetery, Crowville.

Survivors include a son, Clive Sills of Gretna; two brothers, Dr. Robert Sills 
of Natchitoches, La and General Norris E. Sills of Arlington, VA; six sisters, 
Mrs. Harvey (Elaine) Kelly of Crowville, La, Mrs. Malcolm (Nell) Talbert of 
Wake Forest, Va, Mrs. Lyle (Sylvia) Brown of Waco, Texas, Mrs. Ruby Logan of 
Lake Providence, La, Mrs. John (Ann) Thornhill of West Monroe, La, and Mrs. 
Murray (Dixie) Smith. 

He is preceded in death by by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Hotard Sills; his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. John Pharo Sills Jr.; three brothers, J.P., Coney Oswald and John 
Pharo Sills III; and a sister, Mrs. Bernice Enel (or Enet). 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 8, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WILLIE VERRETT

Willie Bernard Verrett, 70, a native and resident of Morgan City, died 6:35 
p.m. Saturday. The funeral was held 1:30 p.m. today from Twin city Funeral Home 
in Morgan City, with religious services following at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Morgan City. Burial was in Morgan City Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred V. Verrett of Morgan City; two sons, W.B. 
Jr. and Jimmy Verrett of Morgan City; two daughters, Rosalie Hardy of Morgan 
City and Mrs. Edward (Marjorie) Barker Jr. of Lockport; three sisters, Mrs. 
Mora Theriot of St. Augustine, Fla, Mrs. A.H. Boehm Jr. of Houston, Texas and 
Dorothy Verrett of Morgan City; and 10 grandchildren. 

Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 9, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LAMAR ALFRED

Infant Lavar Martin Alfred, 1, died 3:45 a.m. Saturday in New Orleans. The 
funeral will be from 8 9 p.m. today at Pineville United Methodist Church in 
Alexandria, La. Services will resume 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brooks United 
Methodist Church in New Orleans, with Rev. Roger D. Lathan, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Kenner, 
La.

Survivors include his mother, Tangie Alfred of Alexandria, La; a brother, 
Kendrick L. Alfred of Alexandria; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelly, and 
Rev. and Mrs. G.M. Alfred of New Orleans; a great grandmother, Mrs. Agnes 
Mackie; three aunts, two uncles, other relatives and friends. 

Community Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 9, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MADELINE LOVELL

Madeline Marie Foret Lovell, 73, a native of Dularge and a resident of 
Thibodaux for 40 years, died Monday at Algiers, La. Visitation was scheduled to 
begin at 4 p.m. today and continue until 10 p.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home, 
Thibodaux; resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continue until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious 
services following, 10 a.m., at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Thibodaux. 
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux.

Survivors include two sons, Donald (Creepy) Lovell of Marrero and Daniel 
(Black) Lovell of Schriever; a daughter, Mrs. Sterling (Winnie) Thibodaux of 
Thibodaux; a sister, Mrs. Adel Theriot of Gretna, La; 14 grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Neville Lovell; her parents, Alfred 
and Albertine Frederick Foret; and a son, Morris Lovell. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 9, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LELIA TOUPS

Lelia Soignet Toups, 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans 
and Lockport for 35 years, died 7:52 p.m. Sunday at Raceland. The funeral was 
held 12:45 p.m. today from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Lockport, with religious 
services following, 1 p.m., at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Lockport. Burial 
was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Larose.

Survivors include two sons, Eugene Jean Jr. and Francis Joseph Toups of 
Lockport; two daughters, Mrs. Dolores T. Wolverton of River Ridge, La and Mrs. 
Betty T. Rodrigue of Raceland; a sister, Anita Benoit of Thibodaux; 22 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Toups; a son, Firmen E. 
Toups; and two sisters, Beatrice Zeringue and Bessie Mae Hebert. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 10, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

IRENE STAN

Irene Anne Stan, 61, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Violet, La for 15 
years, died 3:40 p.m. Monday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at Jacob 
Schoen and Son Funeral Home, Inc., New Orleans, with burial following in St. 
Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Stan; a son, Henry Stan Jr.; a daughter, 
Lelia Mary Miangolarra; two brothers, Lloyd and Leslie Blanchard; a sister, 
Mrs. Margaret Blazio and five grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Lelia Blanchard; a son, 
Raymond Stan; and a brother Peter Blanchard. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 11, 1980, Thursday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LEROY GRIFFIN

Leroy Antoine Griffin, 35, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Bourg, 
died 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Houma. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. 
today at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday 
from the center, with religious services following at St. Ann Catholic Church. 
Burial is in the church cemetery. A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the 
center.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Marie Griffin of Bourg; his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Webb John Griffin of Galliano; two sons, Leroy Jr. and Dwayne Griffin 
of Bourg; a daughter, Allison Griffin of Bourg; two brothers, James and Raymond 
Griffin of Galliano. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 11, 1980, Thursday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DALE GUIDRY

Dale Peter Guidry, 46, an employee with Texaco, died Wednesday. Visitation will 
begin this evening and continue until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 9 a.m. Friday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 2 
p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Francis 
Cemetery No. 2.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Soudelier Guidry; four sons, Julien Guidry of 
Belle Chasse, La, Darrell, Shane and Casey Guidry of Houma; a brother, Mark 
Guidry of Houma; and two sisters, Mrs. Arlen (Jackie) Cenac of Houma and Mrs. 
Frank (Shirley) Vaughn of Belle Chasse, La.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Loretta and Horace (Jack) Guidry. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 11, 1980, Thursday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

FRANCES MUSSO

Frances Caftagnetta Musso, 99, a resident of Thibodaux, died 9:25 p.m. 
Wednesday. Visitation will begin from 6 - 10 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home 
in Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. and continue until funeral time. The funeral will 
be 10 a.m. Friday from the funeral home, with religious services following at 
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Thibodaux. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Thibodaux.

Survivors include two sons, Benny P. and Dr G.P. Musso; two daughters, Mrs. 
Frank B. Campisi and Mrs. Frank B. Lafaso; 29 grandchildren; 43 great 
grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Guiseppe P. Musso; four sons, Dr. 
Nicholas, Frank P., Carlo B and Anthony P. (Tony) Musso; and a daughter, Mrs. 
Frank C. Lusco. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 11, 1980, Thursday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WILMA ORGERON

Wilma Orgeron, 44, a resident of Raceland, died Tuesday at New Orleans. The 
funeral was held 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Junius Orgeron; four brothers, Jimmy, Milton, 
Billy and Jack Pace; and two sisters, Mary Nicholson and Fara Caldwell. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 12, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ORELIA SHEETS

Mrs. Orelia G. Sheets, 70, a native of Ascension Parish and a resident of St. 
Amant, La, died 1:57 p.m. Thursday at the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical 
Center, Baton Rouge. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the Welsh 
Funeral Home in Gonzales, LA. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant with the Rev. Clyde Landry conducting 
services. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Adam A. (Taylor) Sheets; a son, John, Alton 
Sheets of St. Amant; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Pearl) Guedry and Mrs. Rene 
(Joycelyn) Lambert of St. Amant; two brothers, Clarence of Gonzales and Harvey 
of Port Vencent, La; three sisters, Mrs. Ophelia Waggner of Independence, La, 
Mrs. Hester Laiche of Lockport and Mrs. Regina Cicel of Gonzales; nine 
grandchildren and one great grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. 

Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, La is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 14, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VIOLET CALLAHAN

Mrs. Violet Marcel Callahan, 88, of Houma, died Friday at noon. Visitation will 
be from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 9 a.m. Monday 
until funeral time. The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de 
Sales Catholic Church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Virgest and Labon Bergeron of Houma; and one 
daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Helen) D'Antoni of Chalmet; 17 grandchildren; 48 great 
grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Bergeron and William Callahan; 
three sons, Aubrey, Walteron and Erby Bergeron; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur 
Theriot, Mrs. Ellis Luke and Mrs. Elsie Mathern; and two brothers, Buddy and 
Harry Marcel. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dec 15, 1980, Monday CORRECTION

In the death notice of Mrs. Violet M. Callahan appearing in Sunday's Courier, 
names were inadvertently misspelled and grandchildren incorrectly listed. 
Survivors names misspelled included a son, Laban Bergeron; a son preceding her 
in death, Irby Bergeron; and a sister preceding her in death, Mrs. Elsie 
Matherne. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; and 
13 great great grandchildren.. Mrs. Callahan died non Friday at St. Claude 
General Hospital. 

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Houma Courier, Dec. 14, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

CLARENCE DOUCET

Clarence George (Bumpy) Doucet, died 2:15 p.m. Thursday. The funeral was 11 
a.m. Saturday at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Inc., Metairie. Burial 
followed in Metairie Cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Zakraff; three sons, Alexis, David and 
Glen Doucet; one daughter, Denise Douglas and one sister, Aime Thibeault of 
Westbrook, Me.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ida Thibeault and Albert Doucet. 

Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Inc., Metairie, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 14, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EFFIE HAGGARD

Effie Mary Haggard, 71, a resident of Lexington, Kty., died 2 a.m. Friday in 
Lexington, Key. The funeral is tentatively set for Monday in Jeffersonville, 
Ind; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Azano.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 14, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

NELLIE HEBERT

Mrs. Nellie Gaudet Hebert, 81, died 2:50 p.m., Friday. Visitation will begin 2 
p.m. to 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m., Monday, and 
continue until funeral time. The rosary will be said 7 p.m. today at the 
funeral home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, 
with Father Prinz of St. Louis Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in 
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Gray.

Survivors include five sons, James, Clarence, Norman, Lester and Paul Hebert; 
one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Shirley) Marcel of Houma; 18 grandchildren and 19 
great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hebert; her parents, Louise 
Falgout and Lawrence Gaudet; one sons, Oliver Hebert; two brothers, Jacque and 
Van Gaudet; six sisters, Mrs. Edna Soignier, Mrs. Louise Vinet, Mrs. Florence 
Decour, Mrs. Clarisse Daigle, Mrs. Virginia Babin and Mary Gaudet; and one 
grandchild. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 14, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MARTHA RASBERRY

Mrs. Martha Long Rasberry, 58, a school teacher at H.L.Bourgeois High School, 
died 3:55 p.m. Friday. The funeral was 4 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home 
Chapel, with Rev. John Winn, pastor of First United Methodist Church, 
officiating.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, William M. Rasberry; two sons, Larry and Lee 
Albright Jr. of New Orleans; three daughters, Mrs. George (Kay) Cook and 
Patricia Albright of Houma, and Jan Albright of New Orleans; one brother, James 
B. Long of Memphis, Tenn; and three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Stella Langley and J.B. Long. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

PAUL BLANCHARD

Paul Camille Blanchard, 80, died 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The funeral was scheduled 
for 4 p.m. today from Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville, with religious 
services following at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Burial is in the church 
cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Dolese Blanchard; three sons, Paul Jr., Felix 
and Danny Blanchard; a daughter, Helen Williams; seven grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VICTORIA DANTIN

Victoria Ann Lefont Dantin, 88, a native of Chenier, La and a resident of Cut 
Off for 40 years, died 7:55 a.m. today at Galliano. Visitation is continuing 
until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Galliano. The funeral will be 
9:30 a.m. from the funeral home, with religious services following, 10 a.m., at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Entombment will be in the church 
mausoleum. 

Survivors include 11 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and five great 
great grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dantin; three sons, Victor, 
Edwin and Nelson Dantin. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, is handling arrangements.

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Dec. 16, 1980, Tuesday  ADDITION

In the death notice of Victoria Ann Dantin appearing in Monday's Courier, the 
family inadvertently omitted the names of surviving brothers and a sister. She 
was the sister of Mrs. Leonise Terrebonne, Samson, Andrew and Cleo Lefort. 

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

THOMPSON DEGRUISE

Thompson P. DeGruise, 67, a native of Raceland and a resident of Metairie, died 
6:30 p.m. Friday. The funeral was held 10:30 a.m. today at Jacob Schoen and Son 
Funeral Home, Inc, New Orleans, with entombment following in Lakelawn 
Mausoleum. 

Survivors include his wife, Helen Pertuit; three daughters, Mrs. Vincent 
(Doris) Lampo, Mrs. Leo (Janet) Baracco and Miss Gail F. DeGruise; two 
brothers, Raoul and Camille DeGruise; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Champagne, 
Mrs. Jeanne Gaubert and Mrs. Pauline Reab; and four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Victorian DeGruise Jr. and Valerie 
Waguespack. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MARY ELLIS

Mary Ellis, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, died 2:45 p.m. 
Thursday. The wake will be 8 p.m. today at the Loving Four Baptist Tabernacle, 
2900 Thalia St., New Orleans, with Rev. E.L. Cooper conducting services. 
Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from the church, with burial following in 
Providence Cemetery in Kenner, La.

Survivors include four sons, Wilbert Thomas, Willie Ellis, James Watkins and 
Odeal Mansfield; two daughters, Leona Howard and Bertha Ellis; a brother, 
Benjamin Joseph; a sister, Elvira Green; 26 grandchildren; 28 great 
grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ellis. 

Richardson Funeral Home, New Orleans, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LUCILLE HEBERT

Mrs. Lucille Delise Hebert, 71, died Sunday. Visitation will be 5 - 11 p.m. 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and continue until 
funeral time. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, 
with burial following in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. 

Survivors include her husband, Roland Hebert; three sons, Roland Hebert of 
Peakskill, N.Y., Donald Hebert of Stormville, N.Y. and Robert Hebert of King, 
N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Hutchinson of Houma and Mrs. 
Lawrence (Lucille) Doyle of New York; two brothers, Joseph Delise of Raceland 
and Freddie Delise of New Orleans; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Fisher, Mrs. Florida 
Gonzales and Mrs. Dorothy Donner of New Orleans, Mrs. Mable Bisham of 
Washington; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lydia Eschete and Salvadore Delise; a 
brother, Louis Delise; and two sisters, Miss Doris and Miss Mildred Delise. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

CLARA LEMOINE

Mrs. Clara Bell Linton Lemoine, 66, died Saturday. Visitation was scheduled to 
begin at 3 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 
a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Louis 
Cemetery on Bayou Blue. 

Survivors include her husband, Lester Lemoine. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Carrie Wooten and Willie Linton; four 
brothers, Arthur, Roscoe, Dewey and Zeb Linton; and a sister, Mrs. Ollie 
Suthon. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 15, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ALINE PERCLE

Aline Barbier Percle, 79, died 4:15 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 
p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville, resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday from the 
funeral home, with religious services following at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Sterling Percle of Thibodaux; a daughter, Mrs. Ray 
(Joyce) Waguespack of Napoleonville; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Amedee and Agnes 
Doiron of White Castle, La.; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Percle; three brothers, Alcee, 
Alex and Philip Barbier; and a sister, Lucille Cross. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 16, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WARREN BILLIOT

Warren Vital Billiot, 72, a veteran of World War II, died 5:30 a.m. today. 
Visitation was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 
funeral home chapel, with burial following in Bisland Cemetery.

Survivors include two brothers, John Billiot of Bourg and Clarence Billiot of 
Golden Meadow; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Genevieve) Verdin of Bourg and Mrs. 
Alceda Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosalie and Aubin Billiot; and a 
brother Davis Billiot. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 16, 1980, Tuesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

VERINA PITRE

Verina (Jimmie) Green Pitre died 3 p.m. Sunday. The funeral was held 1 p.m. 
today at Tharp-Sonthiemer-Tharp Funeral Home in New Orleans, with burial 
following in Greenwood Cemetery. 

Survivors include a son, David C. Pitre; a daughter, Mrs. Merrill Neely; three 
brothers, Daniel L. Green of Chalmette, La, Peter L. Green of Huntsville, Ala; 
Lee A Green of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Theo Green of Picayune, Miss, and Mrs. 
James Sapp of San Francisco, Cal.; and two grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin P. Pitre; and a brother, Matthew 
I. Green. 

Tharp-Sonthiemer-Tharp Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 17, 1980, pg. 20, col. 3
Submitted by: Nancy Wright

ALICE DRYDEN

Mrs. Alice Klingman Dryden, 68, died 2:50 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 
4-11 p.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Houma; resuming 8 a.m. 
Thursday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday 
at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, with burial following in the Magnolia 
Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Wallace Dryden of Houma; two sons, Jack and 
David Dryden of Houma; a daughter, Mrs. John (Nancy) Jones of Houston, Texas; a 
half sister, Mrs. Alcide Barras; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Klingman and Marie LeBlanc; 
a son, Fletcher Dryden; and two brothers, Elmore and Frank Klingman.    

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Houma, is in charge of arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 17, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JOSEPH DUFRENE

Joseph Romeo Dufresne, 77, a native of Lucy, La and a resident of Luling, La 
for three years, died 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The funeral was held 10 a.m. Tuesday 
from the Alexander Funeral Home in Norco, La, with religious services following 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. 

Survivors include three sons, Romeo and Leroy Dufresne of Kenner, La, four 
daughters, Mrs. Jane Hall of Metairie, Mrs. Shirley Sanborn of Larose, Mrs. 
Barbara Goetz of Waveland, Miss. And Mrs. Donna Mascaro of Iberville, LA; a 
brother Gilmore Dufresne of New Orleans, four sisters, Antonia Boelte and Mrs. 
Elsie Duffle of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Ethel Keller of Church Point, La, Mrs. Eunice 
Redmond of Pass Christian, Miss. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elma Haydel Dufresne; his parents, Marie 
Hernpel and Onesim Dufresne; three brothers, Leonard, Edward and Donald 
Dufresne and a sister, Mrs. Rhea Ory. 

Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 17, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WILFRED PITRE

Wilfred Paul Pitre, 76, a native and resident of Chackbay, died 4:15 a.m. 
Wednesday. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. today and will continue until funeral 
time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. The funeral will be 10 a.m. 
Thursday from the funeral home, with religious services following 10:30 a.m. at 
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Burial is in the church 
cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Claudia Rodrigue Pitre; two sons, Eddie J. and 
Steward Paul Pitre; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Loredia) Smith, Mrs. Maurice 
(Lorina) Zeringue and Mrs. Gene (Georganna) Kliebert; two brothers, Hector and 
Obin Pitre; five sisters, Mrs. Elodie Ordoyne, Mrs. Emma Ordoyne, Mrs. Felicia 
Benoit, Mrs. Othelia Thibodaux and Mrs. Marie Ponville; 20 grandchildren and 
one great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Pitre and three sisters, Autance 
Ordoyne, Melanie Ponville and Louisa Sanchez. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 18, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

SHIRLEY ALLEN	

Mrs. Shirley Ann Allen, 36, died 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 5 
- 19 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Houma. The wake will resume 
Friday afternoon at the Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop, La. The funeral will be 
11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Stevenson 
Cemetery in Bastrop.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Allen of Houma; a daughter, Linda Gail 
Allen of Houma; four brothers, Jessie Jr. and James Huff of Clarksville, Tenn., 
Donnie Huff of Blithville, Ark. and Roger Huff of Anchorage, Alaska; three 
sisters, Mrs. Hazel Martin, Mrs. Jean Williams and Mrs. Wanda Brown of 
Clarksville, Tenn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Huff. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 18, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EUNICE SMITH

Mrs. Eunice Matherne Smith, 83, died 2 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral was held 11 
a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial following in Garden 
of Memories Cemetery. 

Survivors include two sons, Jason Smith of New Orleans and Harvey Smith of 
Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Merle "Kitty") Matherne and Mrs. George (Yvonne 
"Bobbie") Fournier of Houma; a sister, Mrs. Mitchell (Flossie) Brien of Bayou 
Dularge Route; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Hebert; a sister, Mrs. S.P. 
Brien; and her parents, Alice Callahan and Leopold Matherne. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 19, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

STEPHEN CORTEZ

Stephen Joseph Cortez, 40, died Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 p.m. 
today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, resuming 7 a.m. Saturday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday from the 
funeral home with religious services following at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. 
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Vincent Cortez and Bertha Ledet Cortez; a 
brother, Jerry V. Cortez and a sister, Mrs. Audrey Cortez Lewis. 

Landry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 19, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ANNA DUGAS

Anna Folse Dugas, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, 
died Thursday at Thibodaux. The funeral was held 10:45 a.m. today from the 
Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with religious services following, 11 
a.m., at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Dugas; a son, Henry Dugas Jr. of 
Thibodaux; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Daigle, Mrs. Pat Bernard and Mrs. Wanda 
Clement of Thibodaux, Mrs. Margaret Hebert of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Mae 
Ladmirault, Mrs. Maude Murry and Mrs. Una Kent of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Emily 
Bernard of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Cecile Toups Folse; two 
brothers, Thomas and Abel Folse Jr.; a sister, Lillian Folse; and three 
grandchildren. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 19, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MARCELLUS MELANCON Jr.

Marcellus Melancon Jr., 51, a resident of Lockport, died 5:45 a.m. Thursday at 
Houma. The funeral was held 9:45 a.m. Friday from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., 
Lockport, with religious services following 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church, Lockport. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include three brothers, Luther, Lester and Clarence Melancon, and a 
sister, Mrs. Lena Theriot. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcellus Melancon and Emelina Orgeron 
Melancon; two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Orgeron and Etonia Melancon and a brother, 
Harence Melancon. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 19, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELLA POTTER

Mrs. Ella Hitt Potter, 61, died 8:45 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete. The funeral will be at 
Terrebonne Full Gospel Temple, with burial following in Garden of Memories 
Cemetery. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Survivors include her parents, Lucille Harrington and A.J. (Jack) Hitt of 
Houma; four sons, Joel Jr., Edward, Theodore and Richard Potter of Houma; eight 
daughters, Mrs. Joan Woodall, Mrs. Jack (Lucille) Womack, Mrs. Gene (Paulette) 
Drott, Mrs. Mark (Wilma) Lockner, Mrs. Melvin (Elodie) Johnson, Mrs. Ethel 
Ezell and Mrs. Susie Cunningham of Houma, Mrs. Albert (Vickie) Gardner of 
Alabama; three brothers, Paul Hitt of Singapore, Lawson Hitt of Raceland and 
Billy Hitt of Houma; a sister, Mrs. Verbia Smith of Pontiac, Mich.; 23 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Potter. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Dec. 21, 1980, Sunday

POTTER ARRANGEMENTS

Mrs. Ella Potter's visitation will be 2 - 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, 
resuming 8 a.m. Monday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 
a.m. Monday at Terrebonne Full Gospel Church, with burial following in Garden 
of Memories Cemetery, Gray. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 21, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LEE BARKER

Lee Nicholas (Nicky) Barker Sr., 56, died 1:41 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will 
be 7:10 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home, resuming 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral and continue until funeral time. Family, friends, members of the 
KC Council 1114, E.D. White Cardinal Club, V.F.W. Community Center in Larose, 
American Legion Ferdinand LeFort Post 11, St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Ushers 
Society and the La Pharmacy Association are invited to attend the funeral 11 
a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Thibodaux, with burial following in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha Adelaide Naquin Barker; six sons, Lee Jr., 
Jacob, Matthew, Chester, Sammy and Andrew Barker, all of Thibodaux; five 
daughters, Mary Barker Bailey, Sally, Pamela, Pat and Lucy Barker, all of 
Thibodaux; two brothers, Charles J. Barker Jr. of Thibodaux and Brother Lee 
Barker, S.C., of Bay St. Louis; one sister, Pamela Barker Dupont of Thibodaux 
and three grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles Jacob Barker and Aline 
Coulon Barker; and one brother, David Hobs Barker. The family requests 
donations to E.D. White Scholarship Fund. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 21, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JEROME BRIEN Jr.

Jerome Joseph Brien Jr., 2, died 9 a.m. Friday. Visitation will be 5 - 10 p.m. 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Monday, and continue until 
funeral time. The funeral will be Monday morning at St. Eloi Catholic Church, 
Theriot, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Susan Mary Domangue and Jerome Joseph Brien Sr.; 
and his grandparents, Randall and Gladys Domangue, and Ira and Delores Brien. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 21, 1980, Sunday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

HARRIS LEBLANC

Harris J. (Rags) LeBlanc Sr., 59, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of 
Raceland, died 8:30 a.m. Friday in Raceland. The funeral was 12:45 p.m. 
Saturday from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, with religious services 
following 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial is in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Griffin Leblanc, four sons, Harris Jr., 
Allen, Gayle and Craig LeBlanc; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Sandra) Bonvillain 
and Mrs. Ray (Sherry) Dies; two brothers, Kenneth and Freddie LeBlanc; four 
sisters, Mrs. Jenelle Guidry, Mrs. Johnny (Doris) Adams, Mrs. A.J. (Catherine) 
Condon and Mrs. Mary Ellen Bowman; 16 grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yves LeBlanc. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

FLORENCE ANDRAS

Mrs. Florence Marie Andras, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 8:20 
a.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 p.m. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home, Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, with religious 
services following 10 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Burial will be in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Donald and James Andras of Thibodaux; two 
daughters, Mrs. Sandra A. Pitre and Mrs. Linda A. Terrebonne of Thibodaux; a 
brother, Willie Andras of Thibodaux; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Breaux of Houma 
and Mrs. Lucy Mae Prejeant of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clement Andras; and her parents Armand 
and Aline Rodriguez Andras. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

MATHILDE BREAUX

Mathilde Ledet Breaux, 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of 
Marrero for 35 years, died 8:30 a.m. Friday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today 
at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey with burial following in St. Charles Church 
Cemetery, St. Charles Parish. 

Survivors include a son, Irvin Breaux; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Knight, Mrs. 
Lillian Breaux, Mrs. Florence Landry; 47 grandchildren; 91 great grandchildren; 
and 15 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Breaux; her parents, Mathilde 
Babin and Armand Ledet; three sons, Noah, Stanwood and Robert Breaux; two 
daughters, Mrs. Annie Breaux and Mrs. Marie LeBlanc; five brothers, Henry, 
Felix, Arcene, Louis and Felicie Ledet; a sister, Amelie Ledet. 

Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

RUTH DIVINCENTI

Ruth Bella DiVincenti, 54, a native of Berwick, former New Orleans resident and 
a resident of Raceland for 11 years, died 4:15 p.m. Sunday at Raceland. 
Graveside services were held 1 p.m. today at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Survivors include her husband, Natalio DiVincenti; two daughters, Rosetta 
DiVincenti and Mrs. Johnny (Rosanna) LeBouef; two brothers, Sam and Leo (Lucky) 
Bella; and one grandchild.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Peter Bella. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

KEVIN DOMINGUE

Kevin Michael Domingue, __, died 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Oschner Foundation 
Hospital in New Orleans. Visitation will be until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin 
Funeral Home, resuming 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial 
following in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Survivors include his parents, Eddie Joseph Domingue III and Laura Lee LeBlanc; 
two brothers, Eddie J. IV and Chris Anthony Domingue; and grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. E.J. Domingue and Mr. and Mrs. Eba Peter LeBlanc Jr. of Houma. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

BARBARA GRIMMER

Barbara McKey Grimmer, 47, a native of Centreville, Miss and a resident of 
Gonzales, LA, died 3 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical 
Center in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 5 - 10 p.m. today at Rabenhorst 
Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge; resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the 
funeral home, with burial following in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 

Survivors include her husband, John Grimmer of Denham Springs, LA; a daughter, 
Teri Lynn Laverne of Gonzales, La.; three brothers, Clark McKey of Pride, LA, 
C.D. and Allen McKey of Houma; a sister, Fannie Hodges of McComb, Miss; nieces 
and nephews. 

Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JOSEPH LEBOEUF

Joseph Marcel LeBoeuf, 66, a native of Lockport and a resident of Myrtle Grove, 
La for 20 years, died 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 
midnight today at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, 2100 Westbank Expressway, 
Harvey, LA. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, with 
burial following in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

Survivors include his second wife, Alverella Dauset LeBoeuf; two sons, Joseph 
Jr. and Arthur Jay Leboeuf; two stepsons, Richard J. Bouvier and Gary A. Meyer; 
a step daughter, Joyce Bouvier Albarado; two brothers, Norman and Gilbert 
LeBoeuf; a sister, Leonise Orgeron; 14 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eva LeBlanc Bouvier LeBoeuf; two 
brothers, Nolton T-Bay and Junius LeBoeuf; a sister, Leona Parker and his 
parents, Emelie Breaux and Marcel Leboeuf. 

Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ALCIDE PARRA

Alcide J. Parra Jr., 66, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Charlotte, N.C., 
died 8:10 p.m. Saturday at Galliano. Visitation was scheduled to begin at 2:30 
p.m. today and continue until 10 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Galliano; 
resuming 9 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 1 
p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial following in Sacred Heart 
Cemetery in Cut Off.

Survivors include his wife, Blanche F. Wentz Parra; and a sister, Mrs. Francis 
Parra Hunter. 

He is preceded in death by a sister, Delores Parra. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JOYCE PERRET

Mrs. Joyce Ann Stevens Perret, 46, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of St. 
Bernard Parish for 22 years, died Saturday. Visitation will be 6 p.m. today at 
Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Inc, 7701 St. Bernard Hwy, Arabi, La. The 
funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian 
Burial following at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet, La. Burial 
will be in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. 

Survivors include her husband, Clarence A. Perret Jr.; her parents Henrietta 
Ledet and Gilbert P. Stevens; and a son, Brian G. Perret. 

Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Inc., Arabi, LA is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ANNIESP THIBODEAUX

Houma Native and resident, Mrs. Anniesp LeBlanc Thibodeaux, 86, mother of 
former Terrebonne Parish School Board president Fred J. Thibodeaux, died 1:30 
a.m. Sunday in Houma. The funeral was held 2 p.m. today at the chapel of 
Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Houma, with burial following in St. Francis 
Cemetery No. 2.

Survivors include two sons, Dr. Earl C. Thibodeaux of Alexander, Va. And Fred 
J. Thibodeaux of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Wilson (Anita) Picou and Mrs. 
Geanne T. Duplantis of Houma, Mrs. Ruth T. Pelletier of Nashua, N.H.; two half 
brothers, Phillip LeBlanc of Houma and Arthur LeBlanc of Baton Rouge; a half 
sister, Mrs. Howard (Gladys) Chaisson of Houma; 18 grandchildren and 22 great 
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Freddie C. Thibodeaux; a brother, 
Edward LeBlanc; a half brother, Clay LeBlanc; a sister, Maggie Dussenberry and 
a half sister, Mrs. Mary Chaisson. 

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

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Dec. 23, 1980, Tuesday CORRECTION

In the death notice of Mrs. Anniesp LeBlanc Thibodeaux appearing in Monday's 
Courier, it was inadvertently stated that she was the mother of former 
Terrebonne Parish School Board president, Fred Thibodeaux.  Her son is Fred J. 
Thibodeaux, not the former school board president; Fred D. Thibodeaux is the 
former school board president. The Courier apologizes for the error.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 22, 1980, Monday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

RIPLEY VICKERS

Ripley (Rip) Vickers, 72, a native of Watson, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, 
died 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Religious services 
were held 1 p.m. today at the Welsh Funeral Home, with Rev. John Merck 
officiating. Burial was in the Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Mr. Vickers was 
retired from the Exxon Corp. after 28 years of service. 

Survivors include two sons, Alvin F. and Donald Ray Vickers of Baton Rouge; 
four daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Janie) Argrave of Gonzales, La., Mrs. Carroll 
(Kathryn) Cotton and Mrs. Earl (Linda) Fulton of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Charles 
(Brenda) Rohner of Monroe, LA.; a brother, Landry (Dock) Vickers of Orange, 
Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Warren (Melba) Bourgeois of Houma and Mrs. B.C. 
(Janie) Hebert of Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Doris S. Vickers. 

Welsh Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 23, 1980, Tuesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

PAUL ARCENEAUX

Paul Harold Arceneaux, 70, a resident of 718 Lafayette St., died Saturday at 
his residence. The wake and funeral will be from 9 p.m. until midnight today at 
Gertrude-Geddis-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Hugh Traylor, 
pastor at the First Corinthian Baptist Church conducting services. Dismissal is 
set for 10 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with burial following in 
Deweyville Cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Brown Arceneaux; four sons, five 
daughters, a brother, the Rev. A.J. Arceneaux; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn 
Arceneaux and Mrs. Otis Arceneaux Hutcherson of Houma, and Mrs. Ruth Arceneaux 
Summermille of Chicago, Ill; 11 grandchildren, six step children, other 
relatives and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, J.A. Arceneaux and Mrs. Georgeanna 
Davis Arceneaux. 

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

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Dec. 24, 1980 Wednesday CORRECTION

Inadvertent errors were made in the death notice of Paul Harold Arceneaux 
appearing in Tuesday's Courier due to misinformation received from the family. 

He is survived by two, not five, daughters - Vera and Joyce Arceneaux; four 
sons, Warren, Lawrence and Paul Jr. of Houma. Alvin of Chicago, Ill; three 
stepdaughters and eight, not 11, grandchildren. One grandson precedes him in 
death, Dontrell Jabbar Arceneaux. 

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Houma Courier, Dec. 23, 1980, Tuesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

STELLA BERTHELOT

Stella Plaisance Berthelot, 64, a native of Larose and a resident of Marrero 
for 32 years, died 8:30 a.m. Monday. The funeral was held 9 a.m. today from 
Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, La, with religious services following at the 
Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church. Burial was in Restlawn Park Cemetery. 

Survivors include her husband, Prince J. Berthelot; four sons, Adam Paul, Gary, 
Jules and Reno Berthelot; two daughters, Mrs. Audrey Bourgeois and Mrs. Barbara 
Thomas; a brother, Herbert Plaisance; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Carmadelle and 
Mrs. Maggie Kerner; 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Octavie Dufrene and Paul Plaisance; 
and three brothers, Jessie, Wilton and Charles Plaisance. 

Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 23, 1980, Tuesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

BRADLEY CUROLE

Infant Bradley Thomas Curole, a resident of Cut Off died today at Jefferson, 
LA. The funeral will be Wednesday, time pending, from Falgout Funeral Home, 
Inc., Galliano, with religious services following at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church in Cut Off. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum. 

Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Lettie Guidroz Curole; a brother, 
Scott Curole; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Guidroz, and Mr. and Mrs. 
Claude Curole. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 24, 1980, Wednesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LAWRENCE BILLIOT

Lawrence Billiot, 39, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Venice, La, 
died 10:35 p.m. Saturday at Marrero. The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday 
from Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., Raceland, with religious services following, 
10 a.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Burial was in 
Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Mathews.

Survivors include four sons, Wayne, Clyde, Dale and Timothy Billiot; three 
daughters, Lorraine and Lois Billiot, Mrs. Lisa Dean; three brothers, Joseph 
Horace and Roy Billiot; five sisters, Marguerite, Amelie and Vivian Billiot, 
Amelia Sanchez and rita Descont; and one grandchild. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 24, 1980, Wednesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

RICA DANOS

Mrs. Rica Duet Danos, 62, a native of Galliano and a resident of Marrero, died 
Tuesday at Marrero. The funeral was held 9:30 a.m. today from Falgout Funeral 
Home, Inc., Galliano, with religious services following 10 a.m. at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Galliano. Entombment was in Cheramie Mausoleum in Galliano. 

Survivors include a son, Gilbert Michael Danos Jr.; three brothers, Edwin, 
Antoine and Donald Duet; a sister, Mrs. Layman (Therese) Gilmore; and two 
grandchildren; and her parents, Sampson Duet and Frazia Gisclair Duet. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Danos; and a brother, Elvin 
Duet. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 24, 1980, Wednesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

IVY DOUCET

Ivy Joseph (Fox) Doucet, 58, a native of Lockport and a resident of Marrero for 
38 years, died 8 p.m. Monday. The funeral was held 9 a.m. today from Mothe 
Funeral Home in Harvey, with religious services following in Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Lulla Belle Guidry Doucet; a daughter, Priscilla 
Stahel; two stepbrothers, Ralph Griffin and Robert Sevin; a sister, Mrs. 
Earline Chappel; and two grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bridgett Vedros and Edward Doucet; and 
a brother, Milton Doucet. The family request donations be sent to the Louisiana 
Cancer Society. 

Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 24, 1980, Wednesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

FLEMING LEBLANC

Fleming C. LeBlanc, 80, a native of Houma and a resident of Chalmette, died 10 
p.m. Monday. The funeral was held 9 a.m. today at Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral 
Home, Inc, Arabi, La, with burial following in St. Vincent de Paul No. 3 
Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Clementine Guthrie; two sons, Roy Joseph LeBlanc of 
Houma and J.C. LeBlanc of Pamona, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Helen) 
Laborde and Mrs. Constance Leslie of Houma; three brothers, Nolan, Allie and 
Percy LeBlanc of Houma; a sister, Miss Azora LeBlanc of Houma; six 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 

Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Inc, Arabi, LA is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 24, 1980, Wednesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ELIZABETH SHINN

Elizabeth (Betty) DeLony Shinn, 76, a resident of Franklin, LA, died 2 p.m. 
Tuesday. Visitation for family and friends will be 9 a.m. Friday at Ibert's 
Funeral Home in Franklin, LA. Religious services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the 
funeral home chapel, with burial following in Franklin Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Wildon (Jack) Shinn of Thibodaux, George Shinn of 
Franklin, David Shinn of Gretna; a daughter, Mrs. Patsy Paddgett of Metairie; 
and 13 grandchildren. 

Ibert's Funeral Home, Franklin, LA, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 24, 1980, Wednesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LILLIAN WALLACE

Mrs. Lillian Wallace, 88, died Saturday at 1018 Roussell St. The wake and 
funeral will be 8 p.m. Friday at the Greater St. Mathews Baptist Church on 
Smith Lane, with Rev. I.H. Riley conducting services. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. 
Saturday from the church, with burial following in Deweyville Cemetery.

Survivors include a grandchild; one great nephew; two great nieces; one great 
great niece, and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Constance Alexander. 

Intracoastal Mortuary is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

THEOGENE AIZEN

Theogene (Toe) Aizen, 70, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux, 
died 3 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux. The funeral was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. 
today from Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, with religious services 
following, 2 p.m., at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Labadieville. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Clara P. Aizen; a son, Melvin Aizen; three 
stepsons, C.W. James, Barney Pittman and Shelby Pitre; a daughter, Mrs. John 
(Shirley) Luna; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Shirley Ponville, Mrs. Marty Sanders, 
Mrs. Martha Pittman and Mrs. Ann Floyd; two brothers, Whitney and Lennis Aizen; 
a sister, Mrs. Doris Duet; 42 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Theogene and Adolphine Robichaux Aizen; 
a son, Raymond Joseph Aizen; and a sister, Agnes Gros. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WILLARD AUCOIN

Willard Joseph Aucoin, 79, died Thursday. Visitation is being held at Montegut 
Fire Station until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial following in the church 
cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Robichaux Aucoin; and two sisters, Mrs. S. T. 
Moye of McComb, Miss and Sister Althonsa Aucoin of Montgomery, Ala. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Moville Aucoin and Oena Bascle; two 
brothers, Elbert and Edward Aucoin; and a sister, Mrs. M. White. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DONALD BERGERON

Donald Peter (Scritch) Bergeron, 54, died 2:10 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral was 
held 9:30 a.m. today from Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with religious 
services following 10 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Burial was in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Fannie Berthelot Bergeron; a son, Donald P. 
Bergeron Jr.; two brothers, Robert (Bob) and Justin Bergeron and five sisters, 
Mrs. Russell (Lorraine) Clement, Mrs. Willie (Mae) McGhee, Betty Boudreaux, 
Audrey Krieg, Mrs. Zenon (Sue) Bourgeois. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Bergeron. The family requests 
donations be made to the American Cancer Society. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

LUCILLE GOSS

Mrs. Lucille Goss died 3 a.m. today. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Chauvin, with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Other arrangements and a list of survivors is incomplete. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

DANIEL GRUNDON

Daniel Richard Grundon Jr., 16, a student at Terrebonne High School, died 12:15 
a.m. Wednesday. The funeral was held 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic 
Church on Bayou Black Route, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Daniel Richard Grundon and Faith Amelda Cottun; 
two sisters, Dana and ___ Grundon and grand__, Mrs. Maudie Butler__, Winnie 
Grundon of Houma.

He is preceded in death by by his brother, Timothy Grundon. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ANNA GUERCIO

Anna Beatrice Lindsay Guercio, 61, a native of Brittany, LA and a resident of 
White Castle, LA, died Tuesday at White Castle. Visitation was scheduled to 
begin at 3 p.m. today and continue until 10 p.m. at Ourso Funeral Home in White 
Castle; resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continue until funeral time. The funeral 
will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White 
Castle, with entombment following in White Castle Mausoleum.

Survivors include her husband, Sam Guercio; seven sons, Leslie and Edward Savoy 
of Gonzales, LA, James, Terry and Tim Guercio of White Castle, Gary Savoy of 
Plaquemine, LA, Sam Guercio Jr. of Portsmouth, VA; six daughters, Mrs. E.T. 
(Judy) Jinkins of White Castle, Mrs. Dennis (Angela) Caruso and Mrs. A.J. 
(Ruth) Cedotal of Donaldsonville, Mrs. Raiford (Rosemary) Johnson of Houma, 
Mrs. Lynn (Besse) Normand of Gonzales, Miss Sarah Jane Guercio of LaPlace, LA; 
two sisters, Mrs. Nelson (Laura) Hebert of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Oswald (Alice) 
Duplessis of Gonzales, 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette Lindsay and Victoria LeBlanc 
Lindsay; two sisters, Misses Gladys and Nettie Lindsey and two grandsons. 

Ourso Funeral Home, White Castle, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ANNE JEANISE

Anne Marie Janise, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 3 p.m. 
Wednesday. The funeral was held 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in 
Thibodaux with burial following in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in 
Chackbay.

Survivors include her husband, Asa Jeanise of Thibodaux, two sons, Keith and 
Johnny Jeanise of Thibodaux; a daughter, Lisa Jeanise of Thibodaux; two 
brothers, Joseph and Ernest Allemand of Thibodaux, two sisters, Elsie Lagrange 
of Thibodaux and Sadie Daigle of Bayou Blue Route.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Theresa Thibodaux Allemand 
and a daughter, Tina Jeanise. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

IVY POCHE

Ivy P. Poche, 80, died 4:40 a.m. Thursday. Visitation will be from 4 - 11 p.m. 
today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux, resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and 
continue until funeral time. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the 
funeral home, with religious services following 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo 
Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Pfeiffer Poche; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara 
Taylor; a sister, Mrs. Sampson (Irene) Aupied and three grandchildren. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 25, 1980, Thursday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

BESSIE SAPIA

Mrs. Bessie Marie Sapia, 62, died 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation was scheduled 
to begin at 2 p.m. today and continue until 11 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home, 
Inc., Houma; resuming 8 a.m. Saturday and continue until funeral time. The 
funeral will be Saturday, time pending, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 
burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include eight sons, Carroll Jr., Michael, Renest, Whitney, Richard, 
Larry, Thomas and Randall Sapia; six daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) 
Chatagnier of Gray, Mrs. Percy (Peggy) Liner and Mrs. Lindsey (Linda) Rodrigue 
of Bayou Blue Route, Mrs. Wallace (Anna) Trahan, Mrs. James (Martha) Shaw and 
Darlene Gregoire of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Howard Trahan, Mrs. Floyd 
Eschete, Mrs. Anidas Lajaunie and Mrs. Rena Hebert;  31 grandchildren and 3 
great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Paul Sapia; her parents Mr. 
and Mrs. Ernest Bergeron; two brothers, Irvin and Ernest Bergeron; and a 
sister, Miss Josephine Lirette. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

GARY BABIN

Gary Michael Babin Jr., 3 months old, died 1:46 p.m. Friday of a sudden 
illness. The funeral was 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc of 
Houma, with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Michael Babin of Houma; his 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Babin of Houma, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steele 
of Houma; and several aunts and uncles. 

Falgout Funeral Home Inc of Houma is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

GRADY GOSS

Mrs. Grady Lucille Goss, 59, a native of Alabama and a resident of Chauvin, 
died 10 p.m. Thursday. The funeral was 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Chauvin, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, John David Goss; three sons, John David III and 
James Thomas Goss of Westwego, and Robert N. Goss of Houma; three daughters, 
Mrs. Francis Lander of Chauvin, Mrs. Yvonne Lethan of Montgomery, Ala., and 
Mrs. Lynn Viola of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Folst and Ina Pearl Thomas. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc of Houma is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

GABRIEL HEBERT

Gabriel Vincent Hebert, 26, died 2:30 a.m. Thursday. The funeral will be held 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Newton, New Jersey, with burial following in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Margaret Hebert of Newton, New Jersey; and 
one sister, Mrs. Mary Schuette of New Jersey. 

He is preceded in death by his father, John Herbert. Smith-McCraken Funeral 
Home, Newton, New Jersey is handling the arrangements in Newton, New Jersey. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc of Houma is handling local arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

HENRY ONCALE

Henry Lee Oncale, 62, died 9 a.m. Friday. The funeral was 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 
St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille Oncale; three sons, Robert Oncale of 
Houma, Gary Oncale of Galliano, and Patrick Oncale of Schriever, Mrs. George 
(Alesi) Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Mrs. Steve (Julie) Stratton of Raceland, and 
Mrs. Leo (Sherig) Borne of Thibodaux; one brother, Louis Oncale of Thibodaux; 
three sisters, Mrs. Loretta Douglas and Mrs. Vivian Himel both of Thibodaux, 
and Mrs. Mary Landry of Marrero; and 11 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Philip and Alfred Oncale. 

Thibodaux Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

NATHAN PARKER

Nathan Parker, 60, a native of Montegut and a resident of New Orleans, died 3 
p.m. Thursday at St. Charles General Hospital. The funeral will be 9 p.m. today 
at the New Hope Baptist Church, New Orleans. Dismissal will be 12 p.m. Monday 
from St. Peter Baptist Church, Montegut, with burial following in Bisland 
Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha Parker; two brothers, Lawrence Parker of 
Houma, and Cloudel Parker of New Orleans; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Payne of 
Montegut, and Mrs. Hannah Payne of Marrero; and several uncles and aunts. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Parker; and two 
sisters, Dora Preston and Lucille Parker. 

Dorothy Lawless Funeral Home, New Orleans, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JAMES RUFFIN

James (Bro) Ruffin, 67, died on Dec. 25. Visitation will begin today at St. 
Luke Baptist Church on Big Bayou Black from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. Funeral 
services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. from St. Luke Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Ringold Ruffin; six sons, Ervin, Alton, 
Lloyd, Raymond, Larry and Ronnie Ruffin, all of Houma; seven daughters, 
Gertrude Howard and Oneida Harris of Houma, Bertha Clay and Geraldine Williams 
of Monroe, Betty Coleman of Houma, Shirley Franklin of New Orleans, and Carolyn 
Banks of Houma; four brothers, Lloyd Ruffin of New Orleans, Louis Ruffin of 
Houma, Freddie and Lester Ruffin of New York, N.Y.; three sisters, Mildred 
Daniels, Sarah Chapman and Ora Dunaway of Houma; 31 grandchildren; seven great 
grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Mary Ruffin; two sons, James 
and Carl Ruffin; two brothers, Rev. Willie and Allen Ruffin; and a sister, 
Louise Ruffin. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 26, 1980, Friday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

BERWICK TURNER

Berwick D. Turner, a life-long Houma resident, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday at 
South Louisiana Medical Center. He was 68. A wake is scheduled for 9 p.m. 
Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma. The dismissal is scheduled 
for 11 a.m. Tuesday with burial following in the church cemetery. The Rev. L.S. 
Homes will officiate.

Mr. Turner is survived by three sisters, Pearl J. James, Hattie James, and Mary 
James, all of Houma; two brothers, John Turner and Thomas Turner, both of 
Houma; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl W. Turner; three brothers, George 
Turner; Willis Turner and Charlie Turner; and three sisters, Viola Green, 
Lillie James and Lucy Scott. 

Intracoastal Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

GERALDINE BLANCHARD

Geraldine Lombas Blanchard, 34, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut 
Off died 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The funeral is 1:30 p.m. today from Falgout 
Funeral Home, Galliano, with religious services following at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Cut Off. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence A. Blanchard Jr.; one son, Timmy 
Schouest; one stepson, Craig A. Blanchard; two daughters, Tracy Schouest; and 
Minday M. Blanchard; two stepdaughters, Laurie and Ann Blanchard and three 
brothers, Daniel, John Jr. and Kurt Lombas. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

TONY BREAUX

Tony B. Breaux, 69, a native and resident of Mathews, died 5:10 p.m. Sunday in 
Mathews. Visitation will be 3:30 - 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Inc, 
Raceland, resuming 7 a.m. Tuesday and continue until funeral time. The funeral 
will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, with religious services 
following 10 a.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Mathews. Burial will be in 
Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport.

Survivors include his wife, Nora Molaison Breaux; two daughters, Mrs. Lorris 
(Molly) Crosby and Mrs. Daniel (Marlene) Toups; two brothers, Gracien and 
Guston Breaux; seven sisters, Mrs. Albertine Dominique, Mrs. Cecile Dufrene, 
Mrs. Bernadette Adams, Mrs. Emma Molaison, Mrs. Jeanne Breaux, Mrs. Mathilda 
Orgeron and Mrs. Marie Allemand and three grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two daughters, Beverly Ann Breaux; one brother, 
Harvey Breaux; and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hebert and Mrs. Mercedes Delatte. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

WILLIE HILL

Willie Edward Hill, 49, died Saturday. The funeral will be at Bailey Funeral 
Home, Altha, Fla.

Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hill of Youngstown, Fla; 
three sons, Lawrence and Luther Hill of Tampa, Fla, and Richard Hill and one 
daughter, Mrs. Faye Newman of Harlem, Ga. 

Falgout Funeral Home Inc, Houma, is handling local arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EMMELINA GRAVOIS

Emmelina Bernard Gravois, 78, died Saturday. The funeral was 11 a.m. today at 
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Earl Gravois; one brother, Eno Bernard; and one 
sister, Inez Bernard.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Gravois; and two sisters, 
Eugenie B. Soignet and Agnes B. Gravois. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

JOSEPH KERN

Joseph P. Kern, 87, died 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will be 3 - 11 p.m. today 
at Landry Funeral Home, Napoleonville, resuming 8 a.m. Tuesday, and continue 
until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic 
Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include his wife, Victoria R. Kern; two sons, Lloyd Kern of 
Napoleonville and Joseph Kern Jr. of Gretna; four daughters, Louise Kern of 
Napoleonville, Mrs. E.J. (Lorraine) Griffin Jr. of Westwego, Mrs. Alvin (Dora) 
Simoneaux of Harvey, and Mrs. Adam (Bertha) Trege of Thibodaux; 22 
grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. 

Landry Funeral Home, Napoleonville, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

GERTRUDE LANDRY

Gertrude Gros Landry, 80, died 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will be 8 - 10 
a.m. Tuesday at Landry Funeral Home, Labadieville. The funeral will be 10 a.m. 
Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial following in the church 
cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Landry; her parents, Pierre 
Gros and Amanda Badeaux; and two sisters, Rose and Ada Gros. 

Landry Funeral Home, Labadieville, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

BONNIE LEBLANC

Bonnie B. LeBlanc, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Cut Off, 
died 7:10 p.m. Sunday in Thibodaux. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today at 
the V.F.W. Community Center in Larose and will continue until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday from the community center, with religious 
services following 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial is in the 
church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Lea Rogers LeBlanc; six sons, Raymond, Richard, 
Roy, Robert and Roland LeBlanc; four stepsons, Douglas, Albert, Louis and Earl 
Guidry; five daughters, Mrs. Melva Folse, Mrs. Mary Ann Allemand, Mrs. Mildred 
Lester, Mrs. Mabel Tabor and Mrs. Dianna Bourgeois; one stepdaughter, Mrs. 
Janet LeBlanc; one brother, Nilton LeBlanc; three sisters, Mrs. Lonnie Badeaux, 
Mrs. Louis Sanders and Mrs. Seven Trosclair; 11 grandchildren and 54 great 
grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Cleothes and Etienne LeBlanc; and 
three sisters, Mrs. Nora Gaudet; Mrs. Ella Boudreaux and Mrs. Vic Boudreaux. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EARLINE PERCLE

Earline Morvant (Perk) Percle, 73, died 10 a.m. Saturday. The funeral was 9:30 
a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial following in the church 
cemetery.

Survivors include one son, Norman Percle Jr.; and one sister, Mrs. Percy Gros. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Percle. 

Landry Funeral Home, Thibodaux, is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 29, 1980, Monday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

E.J. SONGE

E.J. (Buddy) Songe, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died 6 p.m. Saturday. 
He was part owner of Songe Motors and Offshore Fisheries. He was also an Elder 
in the Houma West congregation of the Jehovah Witnesses. The funeral is 2 p.m. 
today at Falgout Funeral Home, Inc., of Houma chapel, with burial following in 
Garden of Memories Cemetery. Bruce Breach is officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Jewel S. Songe; one daughter, Mrs. Steve 
(Charlotte) Cunningham; two brothers, Magnus and Bryan Songe; two sisters, Mrs. 
Geraldine Eschete and Mrs. Grace Kraemer of Belle Chase; and one grandson, 
Brandon Cunningham.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Freddie S. Songe and Clarence Martin. 

Falgout Funeral Home, Inc of Houma is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 30, 1980, Tuesday 
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

NORRIS LEDET

Norris Antoine Ledet, 65, died 4 p.m. Monday. Visitation will begin this 
evening at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and continue until funeral time. The 
funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-
Chenes, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Agnes Brunet Ledet; five sons, Ervin, Nolan, Norris 
Jr., Raymond and Faron Ledet of Pointe-aux-Chenes; a daughter, Mrs. Dudley 
(Earline) Smith of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sisters, Mrs. Ruben (Cecile) 
Trosclair of Montegut and Mrs. Laura Bourg of Houma; 17 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clothilde Dupre and Felicien Ledet; 
four brothers, Bangley, Willis, Shelly and Alvin Ledet; and a sister, Mrs. Paul 
(Pearl)Levron. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Dec. 31, 1980 - CORRECTION
In the death notice of Norris Antoine Ledet appearing in Tuesday's Courier, the 
names of a surviving sister was incorrectly listed as Mrs. Laura Bourg of 
Houma. Her name is Mrs. Laurs Ber.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 31, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EMELIE BOURG

Mrs. Emelie Marie Bourg, 75, died 10 p.m. Tuesday at Houma. Visitation will be 
from 2 - 11 p.m. Thursday at the Montegut Fire Station and from 8 a.m. until 
funeral time on Friday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Montegut with entombment following in the church mausoleum. 
A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Montegut Fire Station.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Aaron (Mildred) Pellegrin of Montegut; a 
half brother, Forest Brunet of Pointe-aux-Chenes; a half sister, Mrs. Cecile 
Brunet Guidry of Venice, La; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julien Guidry and Anastasie LeBouef; 
two brothers, Julien and Oris Guidry and three half brothers, Paulin, Paulinere 
and Leonce Brunet. 

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

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Houma Courier, Dec. 31, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

ARMISE BRUCE

Armise Rousse Bruce, 86, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, 
died 10:50 p.m. Tuesday at Cut Off. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Friday from 
Falgout Funeral Home, Inc, Galliano, with religious services following, 10 
a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galliano. Burial will be in Cheramie 
Cemetery, Galliano.

Survivors include four sons, Freddie, Louis, Griven and Irving Bruce; four 
daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Bruce, Mrs. Alzina Bruce, Mrs. Louise Duet and Mrs. 
Evelyn Autin; a sister, Artamise Gaudet; 26 grandchildren; 48 great 
grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Octave Bruce; a sister, Ernestine 
Rousse; and eight brothers, Olucien, Etienne, Ozene, Thomas, Arthur, Paul, 
Vincent and Ernest Rousse. 

Falgout Funeral Home Inc is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 31, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

CINDY HANNAH

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mrs. Cindy Hutchinson Hannah, 22, 
who died Monday. Visitation will be from __ to 11 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Friday. The funeral will be 
11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Terrebonne 
Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 31, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle

EUGENE LEDET

Eugene Elie Ledet, 97, died 4:25 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 2 - 11 
p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on 
Friday. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic 
Church, with burial following in Magnolia Cemetery.

Survivors include three sons, Hewitt Ledet of Golden Meadow, Jessie and Eugene 
Ledet of Houma; seven daughters, Mrs. Edgard (Sadie) Rhodes, Mrs. Lavis (Inez) 
Henry, Mrs. Bennie (Felicia) Rizzo, Mrs. J.C. (Dot) Austin, all of Houma; Mrs. 
Esso (Hazel) Plaisance of Algiers, La, Mrs. Gaston (Gladys) Bouzigard of Cut 
Off, Mrs. John (Bea) Steimetz of Morgan City; 40 grandchildren; 72 great 
grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Lombas Ledet; his parents, Marie 
Vito and Joseph Ledet; two sons, Enest and Druis Ledet. 

Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Houma Courier, Dec. 31, 1980, Wednesday
Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle
Note: Very light copy. There might be errors.

HENRY LUIZZA

Henry Leo Luizza, 59, a native of Independence, La and a resident of Amite, La, 
died 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie. The funeral was 
scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today at St. Helena Catholic Church in Amite with 
burial following in Colonial Cemetery in Independence, La.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pat T. Luizza of Amite; a son, Henry Leo 
Luizza Jr. of Independence; four daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Hand of Denham 
Springs, La, Miss Kathryn Luizza of Houma, Mrs. Marilyn Thornhill of Boutte, 
La, Rosalie Luizza of Hammond, La; a brother, Steve Luizza of Amite; three 
sisters, Mrs. Jennie Schiro of Independence, Mrs. Mary Gennaro and Mrs. Grace 
Savarine of Amite and four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Miss Antoinette Luizza and four 
brothers, Tony, Joe, Nick and Alex Luizza. 

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, La, is handling arrangements.

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