Obituaries for APRIL 1997; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle 

Source: As noted below

Last modified: 13 October 2011

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Notes:
These files have been transcribed and re-formatted from a publication of the 
TGS, 
with permission. 
The original records were obtained by the TGS from the daily obituaries found 
in the Houma Courier Newspaper. 
Because of the methods of reporting and archiving, these files have been ordered 
by date of death, not date of publication. 
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MATTHEWS, BERTHA 

Bertha Mae Matthews, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, 
died Tuesday, April 1, 1997.

Burial was in St. James Baptist Church Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Troy Matthews of Schriever and Darryl Matthews; two 
daughters, Gaynell and Belinda Matthews, both of Gibson; four brothers, 
Shefiield, Lenist, William Herbert and Earl Johnson Jr.; and four sisters, 
Margaret Brown, Beverly Allen, RoseLee Johnson and Mercedes Slader. 

A She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseeph Matthews, her parents, Earl 
and Zenobia Hambel Johnson; one son, Raynard G. Matthews; three brothers, A.D., 
Johnell and Eldredge Thomas Johnson; and two sisters, Constance Williams and 
Emelda Cross.

She was a member of St. James Baptist Church.

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MCKINLEY, MARY 

Mary Lee McKinley, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Morgan City 
died at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 1997

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne 
Funeral Home. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her father, Harry McKinley of Houma; one daughter, Theresa 
Ann McKinley of Morgan City; two brothers, Earnest Sylvester of Houma, and Leroy 
Harris of Houston; two stepsisters, Janelle McKinley and Carolyn Calhoun, both 
of New Orleans.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy S. Harris; and two brothers, 
Willie Thompson and Herman Harris.

She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church.


Obituary information provided for Thursday's Courier incorrectly reported the 
following: Mary Lee McKinley was preceded in death by one son, Willie Terrell 
McKinley.

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ST. PIERRE, STEVEN 

Steven J. "Steve" St. Pierre Sr., 57, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 
5 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic 
Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart 
Catholic Cemetery in Cut Off.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ledet St. Pierre; his mother, Lillian 
Cheramie St. Pierre; three sons, Wayne and Joseph St Pierre Sr. and Steven St. 
Pierre Jr. of Seminary, Miss.; four daughters, Antoinette St. Pierre Kieff, 
Audrey St. Pierre, Lillian St; Pierre Chaisson and Stephanie St Pierre Angeron; 
two brothers, Douglas St. Pierre Sr. and Gilbert St. Pierre Sr.; two sisters, 
Elta St. Pierre and Diana St. Pierre Hebert; 20 grandchildren; and one great-
grand child.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred J. St Pierre; and two brothers, 
Tony and Wilfred St Pierre Jr.

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WILKERSON, DAVID 

David Wilkerson, 56, A native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 2 Houma, died 
at 4:40 a_m. Tuesday, April 1, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Wilkerson; three daughters, Reka Johnson, 
Dawn Wilkerson and Jeanine Thompson; one brother, Fellrnan Matthews; and ive 
grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Pinkney and Albertha Wilkerson; 
one sister, Jacqueline LeBlanc; and one grandson.

He was retired after 20 years from the U.S. Air Force and a member of First 
Corinthian Baptist Church.

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DUPRE, MARY 

Mary Eta P. Dupre, 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Murphy J. Dupre Sr.; three sons, Wayne J., Joel 
F. and Murphy "Mickey" J. Dupre Jr., all of Houma; one daughter, Maria C. Dupre 
of Seminole, Fla.; three sisters, Theresa P. Hebert and Inez P. Daye, both of 
Chauvin, and Marjorie P. Authement of Bourg; six grandchildren; six step 
grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchridren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix Adam and Clavia Marie Robichaux 
Pelleggn; two brothers, Calvin and Modris Pellegrin Sr.; and one sister, Marie 
Pellegrin.

She was a retired secretary after 20 years with the Terrebonne Parish School 
Board and a charter member of the Retired Teachers Association of Terrebonne 
Parish. She was a member of St. Joseph's Ladies Altar Society, Catholic 
Daughters of America, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and past president of the 
Veterans of Foreign War Ladies Auxiliary. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Chauvin.

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WEST, FLORENCE 

Florence Adlean Porche West, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at West Community Funeral Home and 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the New Mount Pilgrim Baptist 
Church. 
Dismissal will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 
with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Herman Knightshead of Houma; one brother, Daniel 
Porche of Chicago; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great-
great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Knightshead and her second 
husband, Teodore West; her parents, Daniel Porche Sr. and Gustava Nevers Porche; 
her grandparents, Rebecca Nevers and George Nevers; one son, Thomas Knightshead; 
one brother, Leonard Porche; and one sister, Mildred Caldwell.

She was a Baptist and a homemaker.

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DELAUNE, ETIENNETTE 

Etiennette "Gram" Guidroz Delaune, 105, a native of Lockport and resident of 
Raceland, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Jessie Delaune Sr.; two daughters, Maude Curole and 
Mary Knight; 12 grandchildren; 37 greatgrandchildren; 52 great-great-
grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Delaune Sr.; her parents, 
Eitenne and Amelia Griffin Guidroz; two sons, Richard and Felix Delaune Jr.; one 
daughter, Mabel Loupe; four brothers, Albert, George, Oscar and Thomas Guidroz; 
one sister, Agnes Loupe; and three grandchildren.

She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and parishioner of Holy Savior 
Catholic Church.

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DUNCAN, MAMIE 

Mamie Washington Duncan, 61, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died 
Thursday, April 3, 1997.

Burial was Sunday in St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ann, Mary Lee and Nicole Duncan, all of 
Raceland; three sons, Louis, Floyd and Eric Duncan, all of Raceland; one sister, 
Mary Holmes of Raceland; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Duncan Sr.; her parents, Eddie 
and Celestine Smith Washington; one son, Herman Duncan Jr.; one daughter, Betty 
Ann Duncan; and two brothers, George Washington and Benny Bush.

She was a member and usher of St Mathews Missionary Baptist Church.

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FORD, MABLE 

Mable Cecile "NeGress" Fitch Ford, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 
11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997.

A Mass was held at 2 p.m. Saturday ar Chauvin Funeral Home, with 
burial in the Holv Rosary Cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Thaddeus Boudreaux, Philip Smith, Paul Smith and 
Russell Smith all of Houma; five daughters, Mrs. Albert (Barbara) Billiot and 
Mrs. Charlie (Patsy) Duthu, both of Houma, Mrs. Mike (Brenda) Parfait of Grand 
Caillou, Mrs. Daniel (Linda) Fenessey of Lafayette and Elizabeth Bonvillain of 
Montegut; three brothers, Wickliff Fitch and Walter Fitch, both of Grand 
Caillou, and Joseph Fitch of Houma; 27 grandchildren. 22 great-grandchildren and 
three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Felecian Francis Smith; her parents, 
Lucien and Elizabeth Dardar Fitch; one son, Roland Smith; four brothers, 
Chester, Davis, Charlie and Alvin Fitch; four sisters, Azelie Smith, Rose Foret, 
Albertine Trahan and Saddie Verdin.

She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a homemaker. 

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MCGUIN, BETTY 

Betty Picou McGuin. no age given, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died Thursday, April 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Community 
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 
Wihtnesses on Prospect St. in Houma, with 
burial in St. Luke Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Gilbert McGuin; three sons, Glenn and Steve 
Prcou Sr. and Quentin McGuin; three daughters, Mrs. Graham (Sybil P.) Douglas, 
Schwanda L. McGuin and Cassandra M. Cooks; two brothers, Wilton Picou Jr. of 
Florissant, Mo., and Willie Picou of Houma; two sisters, Rose Wlliams of Mission 
Hills, Calif., and Fannie Picou of San Ramon, Calif.; 13 grand-children; and 
three great-grandchil-dren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, The Rev. Wilton J. Picou Sr. and 
Vivian Hawkins.

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MELANCON, CLARENCE 

Clarence, "Squirrel" Melancon, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of 
Raceland, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St Hilary of Poitiers 
Catholic Church in Mathews.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Noella Baudoin Melancon; four sons, C.J., Ronald, 
Curtis and Daniel "Squirrel" Melancon; three daughters, Jacqueline Stassi, 
Juanita Matheme and Roxanne Hernandez; 27 grand-children; 33 great-
grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcellous and Melena Orgeron Melancon; 
four brothers, Harrence, Lester, Luther and Marcellous Melancon; two sisters, 
Agnes Orgeron and Lena Theriot; and two grandchildren, Wayne LeBlanc and Kearnie 
Whitney.

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BURKE, HAZEL 

Hazel Ybarzabal Burke, 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, 
died at 7:23 p.m. Friday, April 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland 
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic 
Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Burke; one daughter, Opal Joubert of 
Gretna; and two sisters, Nealia Dufrene and Irene Cheramie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Rachel Crosby Ybarzabal; 
one son, Randy Joubert; one brother, Miguel Ybarzabal Jr.; and two sisters, 
Lorraine Dufrene and Leonar Martinez.

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CROCHET, ALOYSIUS 

Aloysius Crochet 77 a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 
a.m. Friday, April 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with a 
rosary to be said at 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the funeral home. 
A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with 
burial in the Garden of Memoris Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Una Rita Savoie Crochet of Houma; two sons, Michael 
Crochet Sr. and Lee Crochet, both of Houma; five grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurestile Leonard Crochet; one 
daughter, Myrna Marie Crochet; four brothers, Leo, Lawrence, Alphonse and Walter 
Crochet and three sisters, Nida Duthu, Melvina Fanguy and Aline Trosclair.

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a retired roustabout.

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GUIDRY, PERCY 

Percy Joseph Guidry, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. 
Friday, April 4,1997 

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his second spouse, Marjorie Thibodeaux Guidry; two sons, 
Thomas Guidry of Baton Rouge and Jack Guidry of Houma; three stepsons, John 
McMeel, Frank and Walton Benoit, all of Houma; three daughters, Mary Ellen 
Dupont and Angela Gautreaux, both of Houma, and Claire Barker of Austin, Texas; 
three brothers, Leroy, Clifford, and Maurice Guidry, all of Houma; two sisters, 
Lillian Matheme of Houma and Geraldine Doiron of Theriot; 14 grandchildren; four 
step-grandchildren; three great-grandchil dren and six step great~grandchil-
dren.

He was preceded in death by his first spouse, Rita Brunet Guidry; his parents, 
Jefferson Thomas and Josephine Boudreaux; one brother, Jeffery Paul Guidry Sr. 
and two sisters, Hilda Domangue and Wilda Guidry.

He was a parishoner of St Gregory Catholic Church and served in the Army. He was 
a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree, V.F.W 3700, American Legion Post 
0031 and St. Gregory Usher Society.

He was a retired shop foreman for A Z Intemational.

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FORET, CHARLES 

Charles Foret, 19 a native of Chauvin and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 6:55 
p.m. Saturday,  April 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Melvin "Pye" and Delores Stringer Foret; his 
grandparents, Percy and Rita Foret; one brother, John David Foret; one sister, 
Marie Patrice Foret Freeman and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Macon and Aline Stringer; and two 
aunts, Johanna S. Stringer and Carolyn Picou.
He was a 1995 graduate of St. Stanislaus School in Bay St. Louis, Miss., and was 
a student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

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OLA, DAVID 

David A. Ola, 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died at 1 a.m. 
Saturday, April 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary 
Catholic Church in Larose. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday at 
Our Lady of the Rosary, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ola; his mother, Dorothy Janata; two sons, 
David Ola Jr. and Paul Ola; two daughters-in~law, Christina Lafleur Ola and 
Tabitha Duet Ola; one brother, William Ola; two half-sisters, Linda and Rita; 
and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmo Ola.

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PAPA, ANGELO 

Angelo "Head" Papa Jr., 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 
p.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one niece, Agnes Papa Greco of Bay St. Louis, Miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Josephine Difatto Papa Sr.; 
five brothers, Charley, Joseph, Samuel, Frank and Vincent "Shea" Papa; and three 
sisters, Anita and Josephine Papa and Mary Katherine Lamartina.

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RICHARD, PAULINE 

Pauline Michel Richard, 85, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died 
at 9:01 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No2.

She is survived by two sons, Barry Paul Richard of Houston and Matthew John 
Richard of Montegut; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Marlene) Authement of Houma, 
Mrs. David (Dot) Redmond of Montegut and Mrs. John (Cookie) Golding of Atlanta; 
22 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Joseph Richard, her parents, 
Gustave Joseph and Noemie Daigle Michel; one brother, A.J. Michel; one sister, 
Beatrice Coleman; and one late grandchild.

She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and a homemaker.

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TURNER, CALVIN 

Calvin S. Tumer, 58, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died   
Saturday, April 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis 
Terrebonne Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in New Rising Sun Baptist Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine W. Turner; his mother, Bemisha Tumer; one 
son, Kim A. Turner of New Orleans; four daughters, Inger Renee T. Short, Leisha 
T. Utley and Kendra Tumer, all of Houma, and Jessica T. Craig of Placenita, 
Calif.; two brothers, Jessie J. Tumer and Huey P. Lyons, both of Houma; two 
sisters, Joanette Turner and Debra Thomas, both of Houma; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Tumer; and one brother, Freddie D. 
Tumer.

He was employed by the City Marshals Office, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a 
member of Oasis Pleasure Club and a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church.

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VALURE, GUY 

Guy Patrick Valure, 32, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. 
Saturday, April 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 pm. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at Samart 
Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home, with 
burial in Garden of Memories cemetery in Gray.

He is survived by his parents, Glenn and Shirley Naquin and Anthony Valure and 
Ethel Lapeyrouse; two sons, Corey and Patrick Valure; one grandmother, Ruth 
Valure; a companion, April White; and one brother, Anthony Valure Jr.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leona Mae Porche and Joseph 
Valure; one daughter, Angel Valure; and one brother, Michael J. Valure.

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BATTENIIELD, RAYMOND 

Raymond Battenneld, 72, a native of Adkins, Ark., and resident of Buna, Texas, 
died Sunday, April 6, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Melbourne Baptist Church in 
Alasatia, La 

He is survived by four daughters, Debra Battenfield, Mrs. Donnie (Amanda) Porche 
and Mrs. Troy (Andrea) Tuhkanen, all of Houma, and Mrs. Lloyd (Patricia) 
Sorensen of Bourg; and one sister, Mrs. Robert (Berdia) Johnson of Buna.

He was a retired oilfield diesel mechanic.

In lieu of flowers, memorial conuibutions may be made to the Leukemia Society of 
America, 10777 N.W. Freeway, Suite 600, Houston, Texas 77092.

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GRIFFIN, ANDERSON 

Anderson Edward "Andy" Griffin, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of 
Cut Off, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral 
Home in Galliano. 
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Charles and Jason Griffin; one daughter, Betty 
Moran; one brother, Sidney Griffin; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Pitre Griffin; his parents, Samuel 
and Emma Crosby Griffin; four brothers, Samuel, Paul, Gustave and Weber Griffin; 
and six sisters, Emelia Collins, Emilie Autin, Ocelia Grifin, Wola Grifin, 
Angelle Martin and Wdla May Leonard.

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LEBEOUF, LYDIA 

Lydia Marie Rhodes LeBeouf, 91, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died 
at 5:24 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy LeBeouf and Ione Lerille, both of 
Houma, and Emma-Del Waguespack of Donaldsonville; six grandchildren; nine great-
grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Lawrence LeBeouf; her parents, Gilbert 
and Julia Guidry Rhodes; one brother, Clarence Rhodes; and two sisters, Ida 
Belanger and Rose Whipple.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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BARTELL, GEORGE 

George Bartell, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:25 p.m. 
Monday, April 7, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. this morning at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Stevens Bartell; four sons, Richard, 
Michael, Gary and Brian Bartell; three daughters, Linda B. Gaffney, Susan B. 
Prejeant and Ellen Bartell; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenora and Edward Bartell; and two 
brothers, Dan and Edward Bartell.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War Il, a Thibodaux volunteer 
fireman, an American Legion member and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheirner's 
Association, 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, La. 70118.

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BILLIOT, EDNA 

Edna Mayfield Billiot, 83, of Larose and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 
3 p.m. Monday, April 7, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Pointe~aux-Chenes Fire Station. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with 
burial in Most Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

She is survived by three sons, Martile, Edward and Edwin Billiot, all of Pointe-
aux-Chenes; three daughters, Mrs. Randolph (Victorine) Billiot of Grand Caillou, 
Mrs. Allie (Wctoria) Verret of Dularge and Mrs. Henry (Ada) Dardar, all of 
Pointe-aux-Chenes; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-
grand-children; and five step-great-grand children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guinald Billiot; her parents, Joseph 
Mayfield and Marguerite Billiot; four brothers, Martile, Edmund, Raymond and 
Joseph Mayfield Jr.; and five grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

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BOURGEOIS, ELSIE 

Elsie Marie Bourgeois. 65, a native of Gramercy and resident of Donaldsonville, 
died Monday, April 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy, 
with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina 

She is survived by her siblings, Jessie Bourgeois of Lutcher, Mrs. James (Rita) 
Cambre and Mrs. Earl (Shirley) Bouvier, both of Kenner, Walter Bourgeois Jr. of 
Chauvin, and Mrs. Gerald (Bertha) Laroze of Gramercy; and 29 nieces and nephews. 
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She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Merante Bourgeois Sr.; and 
three siblings, Felton, Everett and Gerald Bourgeois.

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BOURGEOIS, OSCAR 

Oscar A. "Bush" Bourgeois, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, 
died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, April 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 
a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jerry" H. Bourgeois; two sons, Steven G. 
Bourgeois of Chauvin and Thomas A. Bourgeois of Dallas;
and one sister, Mary Jane Bilello of Schriever.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar A. and Mary Adams Bourgeois Sr.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War ll.

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MATTSON, LESTER, JR.

Lester Mattson Jr., 66, a native of Indiana and resident of Spring, Texas and 
former resident of Houma, died on Monday, April 7, 1997.

He was survived by his wife, Catherine Mattson; four sons, Marty, Mark, David 
and Lester III; four daughters, Janice, Ruth, Karla and Sherrie; one brother, 
Bob Mattson and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester (Adeline) Mattson 
Sr.

He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Missouri, Synod and was director of 
TARC in Houma from 1970-1978.

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BISLAND, UNA 

Una Mae Blanchard Bisland, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma,  
died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997.

A memorial service wil be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Episcopal Church.

She is survived by two sons, William B. "Brunnie" Bisland Sr. of Houma, and 
Ralph Bisland Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bradford Bisland Sr.; and her 
parents, William and Mary Achee Blanchard.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthew Episcopal Church.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew Episcopal 
Church, TARC or Southdown Museum.

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CARROLL, DEVON 

Devon Alex Carroll, infant, a native of Houma, died at 10:41 p.m., Tuesday, 
April 8, 1997.

Graveside services were held Saturday at the Woodlawn Ranch Road Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Deamon Simmons and Dewanimetre Carroll; his 
maternal grandparents, Ernest and Rose Williams; his brothers, Drew Jordan 
Werther and Marquis Bogan and one sister, Danielle Nicole Carroll.

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CUROLE, MAUDE 

Maude Delaune Curole, 76, a native and resi ent o Lockport, died at 10:50 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy C. Stacey; one brother, Jessie Delaune 
Sr.; one sister, Mrs. Roy (Mary) Knight; four grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Curole; her parents, Felix and 
Etiennette Guidroz Delaune Sr.; two brothers, Richard and Felix Delaune Jr.; and 
one sister, Mabel Loupe.

She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. 

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DANTIN, ILIANA 

Iliana Michelle Dantin, infant, a native of Houma, died at 6:44 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, 1997.

Graveside services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Cemetery.

She is survived by her father, Mark Scott Dantin Sr.; her mother, Erin Margaret 
LeFort; one brother, Mark Scott Dantin Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn 
LeFort and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Dantin; her greatgrandparents, Emily G. link, 
Norman J. and Thelma LeFort and Viola C. Dantin; and her great-great-grand 
mother, Benesia G. LeFor.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dardar, 
Venniral Dantin and Daniel M. Griffin.

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ROCK, GARDELINE 

Gardeline "Noose" Rock, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in 
Chauvin.

She is survived by one daughter, Jenelle Rock Javins; and one sister, Norma 
Regnier.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayor B. Rock and her parents, Wilson 
and Agnes Sevin Authement. 

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RODRIGUE, LEONA 

Leona DeLatte Rodrigue, 51, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died 
at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 
in Chackbay, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Chester Rodrigue, her mother, Inez Rodrigue 
DeLatte; two sons, Sterling V. Savoie Jr. and Freddie G. Rodrigue;
one brother, Leroy DeLatte; and three sisters, Adeline Ponvelle, Mary Ann 
McGuire and Myma Folse.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frozin DeLatte; one son, Kenny J. 
Rodrigue; one brother, Milton DeLatte; and one sister, Audrey DeLatte.

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SANTINY, JULIA 

Julia Santiny, 60, a native of Cannonsburg, Penn., and resident of Grand Isle, 
died at 8:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of The Isle 
Catholic Church Hall. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Grand Isle Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Michael R., Patrick J. and Clement B.
Santiny Jr.; one daughter, Virginia S. Stone; one brother, Michael R.
Kevekes; one sister, Mary Corner; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement Santiny Sr.; and one sister, 
Anna Hollipuff.

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ABRAMS, ARNOLD 

Amold Knight Abrams, 62, a native of Bronx, N.Y., and a resident of Houma, died 
at 9:51 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of 
Memories Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice Ray Law Abrams of Houma; one son, William J. 
"Bill" Abrams of Houma; one stepson, James Stinson, of Houma; one daughter, 
Michelle C. Abrams of Plaquemine; one sister, Joanie Daughtery of Orndell, N.J.; 
and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Catherine Rosank Abrams.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a meat cutter manager, a member of the Elks 
Club and a parishioner of St Gregory Catholic Church.

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BABIN, MARY 

Mary Ann Pellegrin Babin, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 
9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 
a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Murphy A. "Skipper B" Babin Jr. of Houma; three 
sons, Randy A., Murphy A. "Tony" and K1int A. Babin, all of Houma; one daughter, 
Derra Ann Babin Bennett of Houma; five brothers, Murphy, Emest, Donald, Robert 
"Bobby" and Merlin Pellegrin; two sisters, Lois Charpentier of Houma and Joyce 
Dietriech of New Roads; eight grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Murphy Joseph and Clothilde Blanchard 
Pellegrin.

She was a member of Woodmen of the World, the Knights of Columbus No. 8779, the 
Ladies Auxiliary and_a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.

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DUET, ELVIDA 

Elvida Callais Duet, 96, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, died at 
4:15 p_m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p_m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in Cherarnie Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Junice Duet; two daughters, Norma D. Rhodes and 
Thelma D. Spahr; one sister, Felicia C. Duet; six grandchildren; 13 great-
grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howell Duet; her parents, Felix and 
Marie Vinet Callais; five brothers, Edville, Andrew, Forest, Anthony and Eunice 
Callais; and two sisters, Linda C. Griffin and Enolia C. Toups.

She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church.

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VERDIN, JOSEPH 

Joseph John Verdin Sr., 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,  
died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 9,1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral 
Home. 
Mass was scheduled for 2 p_m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Maximiana Ibarra Aquirre Verdin; his mother, Marie 
Dardar Ledet of Houma; his father, John Maurice Verdin of Houma; one son, Joseph 
Verdin Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and one daughter, Daisy Dardar of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Aaron Ledet 

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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CHAUVIN, MARGE 

Marge Therese "Maggie Marcel Chauvin, 61, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, 
died at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church 
in Bayou Blue.

She is survived by her children, Stephen and Janet Chauvin of Magnolia, Texas, 
Diana Marie and Tom Petersen of Elk River, Minn., Laurie Theresa and Robert 
Pederson of Randolph, Wis., Eric John Chauvin of Dana Pt., Calif. and Jason and 
Allison Chauvin of Tustin, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Jackson (Loretta)
Chaisson, Mrs. Norris (Lorraine) Levron and Mrs. Lloyd (Ouida) Hingle; and 10 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis P. and Gladys Legendre Marcel; 
and three brothers, Earl J., Walter F. and George J. Marcel Sr.

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HODNETT, LEWIS 

Lewis Dean Hodnett, 81, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 3:10 p_m. Thursday, April 10, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 11 
a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Naquin Hodnett; three sons, Malcolm L, John L. 
and Lewis Dean Hodnett Jr.; four daughters, Mrs. J.C_ (Vrginia) Cunningham, 
Vicki Hodnett Reno, Martha Hodnett Marcentel and Mrs. Steve (Jennifer)
Ledet; two brothers, Dr. Emest M. and Edgar Hodnett Jr.; one sister, Mildred H. 
Cantlin; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Hodnett; two 
sisters, Marie H. Weaver and Mary Frances Hodnett; and one infant grandchild.

He was a past president of the Thibodaux Lions Club, a member of Fire Company 
No. 1, and an elder and member of First Presbyterian Church.

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COLLINS, GIBSON G. 

Gibson G. Collins, 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:30 
a.m., Friday, April 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his two sons, Harold and Steven Collins; one brother, Levy 
Collins Jr.; three grandchildren, Manuel Collins, Naomi C. Guidry and Shaney 
Collins and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by his nrst wife, Emelie S. Collins; his second wife, 
Beulah L Collins; his parents, Levy Collins Sr. and Camellia C. Col1ins; one 
brother, Kirby Collins; two sisters, Orelia C. Theriot and Mary C. Vidlson and 
one grandchild, Nathan Collins.

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MCCLENDON, ROBERT 

Robert Hamner McClendon, 87, a native of Baytown Texas and resident of Gray, 
died at 9:30 a_m. Friday, April 11. 1991.    

Visitation was from 8 to 11 a_m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. 
Mass was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home with 
burial in St. Francis No. 2 in Houma 

He is survived by his wife, Lenora Boquet McClendon; one son, Robert A 
McClendon; four daughters, Jeanelle McClendon, Diana Trahan, Dorothy Guidry and 
Bob McClendon; one sister, Camel Lee of Kilgore, Texas; four grandchildren and 
one great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Arra Buckles MeClendon and 
one grandson, William H. Heron.

He was a Merchant Marine, a member of the Masons and Stinkers and was Methodist 

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POSECAI, JOSEPH JR.

Joseph O. Posecai Jr. , 75, a native of Houma and resident of Luling, died at
8:29 p.m., Friday, April 11 (1997)

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 14 at Holy Family Catholic 
Church in Luling. 
Mass will be at 11_am. Monday at the church With 
bunal in St. Charles Cemetery in Luhng.

He is survived by his wife, Enzie Boudreaux Posecai; two sons, Richard Posecai 
and Billy Lindsay; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Lindsay; two daughters, Gwen P. 
Schaubhut and Marlene Majoria; two sons-in-law; Luke Schaubhut and Shea Majoria;
one grandaughter-in-law, Noelle Lindsay; three sisters, Lois Isaaks, Merle 
Hudkins and Renda May and five grandchildren, Keith Lindsay, Stacy Majoria, 
Holly Majoria, Shea Majoria, and Brittany Schaubhut.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Effie, Rouen Posecai Sr.
He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.

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TRAHAN, JEREMY 

Jeremy James Trahan, 20, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m., 
Friday, April 11, 1997.

Visitation will be fron) 2 to 10 p.m., today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with 
burial in St. Anthony Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Kay Skinner Trahan of Houma; his parents, 
Terry James Trahan Sr. of Houma and Doreen Marie Book Arceneaux of Lafayette; 
his grandparents, Nelson and Joyce Trahan of Houma; John and Joyce Book of 
Gibson; his great-grandmother, Leona Arceneaux of Gibson and five brothers, 
Brandon Michael and Terry James Trahan Jr., both of Houma and Jack Joseph, 
Christopher John and Matthew Ryan Arceneaux, all of Lafayette.

He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and an A/C installer for 
Trahan Heating and A/C.


Obituary information provided for Sunday's Courier omitted the following in the 
obituary for Jeremy James Trahan. He is survived by his stepparents, Jodiee 
Scott Trahan of Houma and Jack Arceneaux of Lafayette.

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HARRIS, CLARENCE 

Clarence "Man-Ney" Harris, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houston, died Saturday, April 12, 1997.

Wake services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Greater Emmanuel Church of God in 
Christ. 
Funeral services will be at 11 am. Saturday, at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi "Emma-Lee" Harris; three sons, Darral, Morris 
and Clarence "Speedy" Harris Jr., all of Houston; three daughters, Dianne, 
Andranette and Camette, all of Houston; two brothers, Freddie Harris of Dallas, 
and Frank Harris of Houma; and five sisters, Josephine Harris, Alice Jones, 
Louise Smith, Mazie McKinley and Zenobia Swan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Louise Harris Sr.; and two 
sisters, Bemice Simmons and Arma Swan.

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HAZLEY, LUCILLE 

Lucille Silas Hazley, 82, a native of Franklin and resident of Gray, died 
Saturday, April 12, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 am. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist 
Church in Gray. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Emma Burrell of Gray; one brother, Julluse L 
Silas of Houma; one sister, Louise Samuel of Kenner; eight grandchildren; and 
nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hazley; her parents, Leon and 
Viola White Silas; five brothers, Charlie, Emest, Joseph, Willie and Edward 
Silas Sr.; and two sisters, Mary Lou White and Ophelia Stevenson. 

She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

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NAUSE, CHARLES, SR.

Charles Nause Sr., 71, a native of Clarksdale, Miss., and a resident of Jackson, 
Miss., died Saturday, April 12, 1977.

Burial was Monday in Parkway Cemetery in Madison, Miss.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Nause; one son, Lamar Nause Jr. of Greenwood, 
Miss.; two daughters, Hazel Frances Nause Riddell of Columbus, Miss., and 
Carolyne Anne Nause Howard of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren.

He was a self-employed consulting engineer and a graduate of the U.S. Maritme 
Academy. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a farmer in Quitman 
County, Miss., before moving to Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kerry Bueche, evangelist, 
P.O. Box 10093, Houma, La 70361.

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TOUPS, JERRY 

Jeny J . Toups, 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:15 p.m. 
Saturday, April 12, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
bur-ial in Williams Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Doris R Toups; his mother, Nora P. Toups;one son, 
Johnny "T-John" Simon; two daughters, Paula Simon and Bonnie Toups Callais; one 
brother, Larry Toups; one sister, Joyce T. Guidry; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lorris A Toups.

He was the proprietor of Toups Grocery in Golden Meadow and a parishioner of Our 
Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.

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TRAHAN, RANDOLPH 

Randolph Joseph "Rudolph" Trahan, 81, a native of Bayou Black and resident of 
Houma, died at 3:25 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with 
burial in St.Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by four daughters, Diana Trahan Hall of River Ridge, Jean Claire 
Trahan of Houma, Patricia Trahan Watson of Oscar, and Dr. Darlene Trahan Bassett 
of New Orleans; three brothers, John Cobert "J.C." and Harry Trahan, both of 
Houma and Ivy Trahan Sr. of Schriever; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, May Eva Picone Trahan; and his parents, 
John and Mary Blanchard Trahan.

Information provided for Monday's Courier omitted the following from the 
obituary of Randolph Joseph "Rudolph" Trahan: He was preceded in death by one 
adopted brother, Howard Titus.

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LEWIS, EDWARD 

Edward Elliot Lewis Sr., 84,,a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 
to 8 p.m. Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in New Zion Cemetery.

He is Survived by two sons, Elliot M. and Edward E. Lewis; two daughters, Yancy
Lewis and Margaret Hartman; 11 grandchildren; three great-grand-children; and 
one great-great-grand child.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Lewis; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Simon Lewis Sr.; one daughter, Kaye A. Lewis; four brothers, George, Willie, 
James and Simon Lewis Jr.; and four sisters, Lenora L. Robertson, Maggie L 
Lyons, Sadie L. Prior and Rose L Robertson.

He was a retired Terrebonne school board member, a U.S. Army veteran of World 
War ll, a member of Stone Square Lodge and a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist 
Church.

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BOURGEOIS, JOSEPH 

Joseph Anthony Bourgeois, infant, a native of Houma, died Monday, April 14, 
1997.
A graveside service was scheduled for 9 a.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo 
Cemetery in St, Charles community.

He is survived by his parents, Mark and Lorraine Naquin Bourgeois; his 
grandparents, C.J. and Miriam Naquin and Dickie and Mary Ann Bourgeois; two 
brothers, Laban and Caleb Bourgeois; and one sister, Emily Bourgeois.

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BUQUET, ROBERT 

Robert Claude Buquet, 88, a native of Rebecca Plantation and resident of Houma,
who was an active volunteer and member of numerous community organizations, died 
at 2:50 p.m. Monday, April 14, 1997.

Buquet was widely known through his more than 25 years of volunteer work at 
Terrebonne General Medical Center and his long list of associations. He was a 
member of First United Methodist Church, the Terrebonne Masonic Fellowship Lodge 
No. 481 F&AM, AW. Connely No. 117 O.E.S., the Benevolent Protective Order of 
Elks Houma Lodge No. 1193, The Ivanhoe Commondery No. 19, the Jerusalem Temple 
in New Orleans, the American Legion Lennox Hotard Post 31 and Bergeron-
Bonvillain Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3700 He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of 
World War ll.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 1:30 p.m. 
to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church.
Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Ann Williams Buquet of Houma; one daughter, 
Mrs. Mike (Willa) Banks of Gainesville, Ga.; two sisters, Eve Buquet and Mrs. 
Herbert (May) Lirette; two grandchildren, Joy Elizabeth Banks and Bob Banks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oubin Vincent and Lena Marronge Buquet; 
and two brothers, Bud and A.J. Buquet. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Robert Buquet 
Memorial Fund at First United Methodist Church in Houma.

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SMITH, IRMA 

Irma Louise Davis Smith, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 11:05 p.m. Monday, April 14, 1997.

Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. 
Dismissal services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St Luke Cemetery.

She is survived by her mother, Mable Maryland Banks, of Houma; her stepfather, 
Lionel Banks of Houma; three sons, Dale Smith Sr. and Kirk Picon, both of Los 
Angeles, and Claude Smith Il of Houma; one daughter, Deirdre Smith of Pasadena, 
Calii; one brother, Louis Davis Jr. of Houma; one sister, Deborah Miller of 
Houma; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Davis Sr.

She was a homemaker and a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church.

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DORR, AMELIA 

Amelia Royer Door, 88, a native and resident of Crowley, died Tuesday, April 15, 
1997.

Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Crowley, 
with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Marion Dupont of Thibodaux, James Dupont of 
Conroe, Texas, and Glenn Dorr of Crowley; three daughters, Carol Mitchell of 
Covington, Jacquelyn Ohlenforst of Roberts Cove, and Sharon Potier of Crowley;
25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchil dren; and three great~great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Dorr; her parents, Rame and 
Emmilee Broussard Royer; four brothers; four sisters; one grandson, Kelly 
Dupont; and one great-granddaughter.

She was a parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Crowley.

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RILEY, MAUDGIE 

Maudgie Lee Williams Brown Riley, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident 
of Gray, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 
to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Henry Riley; two sons, Cyreal Brown of New 
Orleans and Lucas Riley of Gray; three adopted sons, Nathaniel, Earl and Leo 
Brown, all of Houma; four daughters, Debra Brown of Houma, Margerett Jones and 
Sandra Brown, both of Gray, and Denise Riley of North Carolina; four adopted 
daughters, Jacqueline, Cheryl, Demetria and Margie Dee Brown, all of Houma; 33 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Williams and Sylivia Brown; her 
grandmother, Lillie Smith; one stepbrother, Melvin McKinley Jr.; and two 
sisters, Margerette Vlmliams Brown and Elizabeth Ettine.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church.

Information provided for Thursday’s Courier omitted the following from the 
obituary of Maudgie Lee Williams Brown Riley: She is survived by six brothers, 
Louis, Solomon. David, George, Willie and Alvin Williams; and nine sisters, 
Lillie, Diane, Shirley, Donna, Eartha, Loretta, Shelia and Wanda Vlhlliarns and 
Jeanette Clouds.

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SAVOIE, ADELINE 

Adeline Marie Savoie, 91, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 4:10 
a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in 
Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two brothers, Charles and Felix Savoie Sr.; two sisters, 
Sartola Cancienne and Mildred Daigle; and companions, Mim Schmidt and Jackie and 
Bob C0ston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Celine Dugas Savoie; 
three brothers, Joseph. Sabin and C.J. Savoie; and one sister, Isabelle Savoie.

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TRAHAN, NOLAN 

Nolan J. Trahan, 32, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died 
at 9:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church.

He is survived by his parents, Enos and Beverly Brunet Trahan; grandparents, 
Norris and Dena Brunet and Angelique Trahan; three brothers, Norris Trahan, 
Joseph Bourque and Timothy Hebert; and two sisters, Natalie Trahan and Lisa 
Bourque.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Oswald Trahan Sr.

He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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TRAHAN, JANICE 

Janice Catherine Trahan, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. 
Tuesday, April 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, withburial in St. Francis de 
Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Albert and Charles Ray Trahan, both of 
Houma; and two sisters, Marjorie T. de la Bretonne of Houma and Rita Ethel T. 
Bourgeois of Schriever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Albert and Florence Valerie 
Chauvin Trahan; one brother, Berwick Joseph Trahan; and one sister, Della T. 
Guidry.

She was a retired service representative for South Central Bell, a member of 
Pioneers of America, and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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ADAMS, WILLIE 

Willie L. "Callon" Adams, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, 
April 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Wmdlass, Sterling and Gary Adams; four daughters, 
Daisy Boudreaux, Lillian Adams, Evelyn Oubre and Marisa Clement; 30 
grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Kraemer Adams; his parents, Joseph 
T. and Octavia Oncale Adams; one daughter, Silby Percle; four brothers, Phillip, 
Sidney, Walter and Wallace Adams; three sisters, Ella Brown, Aline Adams and 
Alice Chiasson; three grandchildren; Wilbert Boudreaux, Jessie Simoneaux and 
Marie Adams; and one great-grandson.

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LEBOEUF, DONALD 

Donald Joseph "Whitecloud" LeBoeuf, 54, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and 
resident of Bourg, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997.

Visitation and funeral times are pending, call Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 
for more information.   .

He is survived by his wife, Diana Maria LeBoeuf of Bourg two sons, Dwayne and 
Davin LeBoeuf, both of Bourg; twin brother, Ronald LeBoeuf of Houma; two other 
brothers, Harris LeBoeuf of Lafayette, and Harold LeBoeuf of Houma; one sister, 
Yvonne Soudelier of Chauvin; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille Joseph and Josephine Elizabeth 
Dupre LeBoeuf Sr.; and one brother, Camille LeBoeuf Jr.

He was a tool pusher for Falcon Drilling and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic 
Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the_Lynn M. LeBoeuf 
Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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MIRE, CATHERINE 

Catherine "Jane" Wilcox Mire, 51, a native of Freeport, Texas, and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 16 1997.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Cemetery in 
Thibodaux 

She is survived by her husband, Robert Mire; three sons, Scott, Zane and Parrish 
Mire; one daughter, Molly Gros; one brother, Wayne Wilcox; three sisters, 
Earline Fitts, Geraldine Adams and Marsha Moss; two stepbrothers, Harold and 
Roger Clay; two stepsisters, Bonnie Boyce and Marilyn Flippo; and five grand-
children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow W. and Hazel Reeves Wilcox.

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MORVANT, LUCIA 

Lucia Usey Morvant, 85, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Wednesday, April 16; 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Curtis Sr., Charleton, Eves and Warren Morvant 
Sr.; one daughter, Shirley Morvant Davis; three brothers, Thomas, Wilson and 
Marcel Usey; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchil dren; and one great-great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eves C. Morvant; her parents, Marcel 
and Helene Pitre Usey; one brother, Henry Useyz two sisters, Ula Bonvillian and 
Ella Andras; and three grandsons, Edward, David and Curtis Morvant Jr.

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ROBICHAUX, ZELTHA 

Zeltha Marie Hebert Robichaux, 91, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died 
at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Community Center. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Onezippe J. Robichaux; one son, Larry "Zip 
Robichaux; one sister, Florence H. Rhodes; five grandchildren; and 10 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lovince and Eva Duplantis Hebert; one 
son, Lloyd Robichaux; four brothers, Haze, Avery, Allen and Oswald Hebert; and 
one sister, Otavie H. Adou.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.

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ROGER, NOLAN 

Nolan "Shorty" Roger. 69. a native and resident of Thibodaux. died at 4:15 a.m. 
Wednesday April 16, 1997

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. John Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Bergeron; his mother, Sadie Benoit Roger; 
one son, Artie Roger; one daughter, Kathy R. Dupre; one sister, Enla Westerrnan; 
and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jean Baptiste Roger and two brothers, 
Wilbert and Norris Roger.

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TERREBONNE, IRENE 

Irene Margiotta Terrebonne, 69, a native of Bogalusa and resident of Galliano, 
died Wednesday, April 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Terrebonne; one daughter, Donna 
Terrebonne Price; two sisters, Lee Lavieri and Marie Mizell; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas P. and Annie Perricone 
Margiotta; four brothers, Sam, Leon, Jasper and Mike Margiotta; and two sisters, 
Josephine Klotzbach and Dominica Jones.

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WILLIAMS, GEORGE 

George Hutt Williams Sr., 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997.

Funeral services will be noon Saturday at New St. Paul Baptist Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by two sons, George Williams Jr. of New Orleans and Isaac 
Williams of Houma; 42 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda Jones Wlliams; his parents, 
Westley and Millie Williams; three daughters, Susie Kenny, Cora Bradley and 
Lucille Mcliinnley; one son, West Williams; one brother, Bud Williams; and five 
sisters, Mary Barrow, Millie Turner, Cora Stewart, Rosadell Smith and Susie 
Moore.

He was a retired security guard and the grandfather of the Rev. Thomas Williams 
Jr.

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EWERS, LUCINDA 

Lucinda Harris Ewers, 61, native of Houma and resident of Las Vegas, Nev., died 
Thursday, April 17, 1997.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Summerlin Evangelical 
Lutheran Church in Las Vegas; Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the 
church. 
Burial will be ll a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, Calif.

She is survived by one son, Richard Arlen Ewers Jr. of Las Vegas; one daughter, 
Arlean Michelle Ewers-Moses of Campbell, Calif.; seven sisters, Josephine King 
of Jackson, Miss., Gloria Moss of Houma, Eznelia Goode of Los Angeles, Cariie 
Smith of Las Vegas, Maxine Singleton of Los Angeles, Velma Williams of Las Vegas 
and Bernita Harris of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Erise Hariis Jr. of Los 
Angeles and George Harris of Chino, Calif.; and four grandchildren, 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ewers Sr.; her parents, Erise 
and Gladys Theriot Harris; and one brother, Daniel Harris.

She was a supervisor of a medical lab. She was a resident of Houma for 18 years 
and resident of San jose for 31 years. She was a member of AKA Sorority, and a 
retired supervisor for the San Jose Hospital.

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GONZALES, DAVID 

David Gonzales, 31, a native of El Paso, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 
6:05 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

He is survived by numerous close friends.

He was a waiter for La Casa Del Sol Restaurant.

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ALLRIDGE, BELVIN 

Belvin Allridge, 59, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. 
Friday, April 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and
From 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Residence Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Sarah Allridge Smith of Montegut; two sons, 
Jeffery and Henry Allridge both of Houma; three daughters, Lula, Louella and 
Beverly Allridge, all of Houma; four brothers, James and Lionel Smith, both of 
Houma, Isiah and the Rev. Amos Smith Jr., both of Houston; seven sisters, Yvonne 
Smith of Montegut, Ora Manuel, Sarah Joseph and Fannie Coleman, all of Houma, 
Neome Harris and Hazel Brown, both of Houston, and Eva Gibson of Tyler, Texas; 
and 19 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Jeff Gates and Lula Evans; and 
his grandmother, Ora Gates Baker.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, a laborer and a member of Residence Baptist Church.

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BONVILLAIN, PAULA 

Paula Kraemer Bonvillain, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:31 p.m. 
Saturday, April 19. 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 
8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.

She is survived bY her husband Wayne Bonvillain Sr. of Houma; her father, 
Raymond Kraemer of Houma; two sons, Jamie and Wayne Bonvillain Jr., both of 
Houma; two daughters, Debbie and April Bonvillain, both of Houma; one step
daughter, Mrs. Chris (Tina) Hunt of North Carolina; her grandmother, Clara 
Kraemer of Houma; three brothers, Larry, Kevin and Terry Kraemer Sr., all of 
Houma; two half-brothers; two sisters, Mrs. Myron (Peggy) Hebert of Houma and 
Connie Fortson of Marble Falls, Texas; five half-sisters; and eight 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria (Tina) Buquet Kraemer; her 
grandparents, Dovie and Lillian Buquet; her grandfather, Eddie Kraemer; and one 
brother, Teddy Kraemer.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church.

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BROWN, WILLIS 

Willis Brown Jr., 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 
at 4:36 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home and from 
4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church. 
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in New Zion Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Victoria Matthews Brown; four sons, Wendell Smith, 
Tony Celestine, Steven Washington and Milton T. Brown; two daughters, Yolanda 
Brown Simmons and Cheryl Campbell; three brothers, Charles, Anthony Paul and 
Terry Martin Brown; five sisters, Beverly Ann and Jacqueline Bonvillian, Rose 
Marie Smith, Patricia Ann Jones and Lanny Jo Ostean; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Brown Sr.; paternal grandparents, 
Humphrey and Laura Calloway Brown Sr.; and matemal grandparents, James Matthews 
Sr., Hattie Winslow Matthews and Mary Bolden Matthews.

He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

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GROS, DEANNA 

Deanna Theresa (Dee-Dee) Gros, 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 
6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her former husband, Roy Gros Sr.; one son, Roy Joseph Gros 
Jr.; three brothers, Joseph "T-Joe", Julian and Clifton Champagne; one sister, 
Anne C. Breaux; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Olive Waguespack Champagne; 
and one sister, Grace Champagne.

She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.

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SIMS, PAMELA 

Patricia Hogan Sims, 42, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houston, died 
Saturday, April 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at First Mount Calvary Baptist Church 
in New Orleans. 
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at noon Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in 
Raceland, with visitation frorn 10 a.m. to the service time. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Sims of Houston; her father, Cleveland 
Hogan II of New Orleans; five sons, Iman, Charles and Brandon Hogan, all of 
Houston, Keemanie Sims of Houston, and Rasheed Hogan of New Orleans; two 
brothers, Donald and Michael Hogan of Houston; three sisters, Cynthia Hogan of 
Houston, Gaynell Sims of Bridge City and Lavern Hogan of New Orleans; and one 
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sedonia Sylvester Hogan; one brother, 
Cleveland Hogan Ill; and one sister, Lois Hunter.

She was a teacher and a member of First Mount Calvarv Baptist Church. 

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THIBODEAUX, VORICE 

Vorice Joseph Thibodeaux, 75, a resident of Eunice, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, 
April 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Monday at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. 
A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at St.Anthony's church in Eunice at 1 p.m. Monday, with 
burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery in Eunice.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Doucet Thibodeaux of Eunice; one son, Herman 
John Thibodeaux of Houma; one daughter, Bertha Mae Dietz of Eunice; two 
stepdaughters, Mary Madere of Ponchatoula and Brenda Mayeaux of Angola; five 
brothers, Clinton, Elton, Nolton, Newman and James B. Thibodeaux, all of Eunice; 
two sisters, Ella Mae Fontenot and Joyce Mae Thibodeaux, both of Eunice; seven 
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Corinne Thibodeaux; and two 
brothers, Eliza and Effrey Thibodeaux.

He was retired.

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VITO, ROSALRS 

Rosalis Joseph Vito Jr., 38, a native and resident Of Houma, died at 4:10 am.  
Saturday, April 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Chauvin Funeral Honre. 
A rosary service is scheduled at 7 p.m. today.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Rosalis Joseph and Mary Ann "Marie" Ledet Vito 
Sr. of Houma; seven brothers, Enos and Jimmy Vito, both of Bourg, Andrew, John, 
Leray, Christopher and Daniel Vito, all of Houma; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel 
(Christine) Bergeron, Mrs. David (Jane) Bergeron, both of Bourg, and Charlene 
Vito of Houma; five nephews; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Patrick Vito; and one niece, Lacey 
Bergeron.

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 
He was a maintenance employee for United Diesel.

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DEHART, HILTON 

Hilton Dehart, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 
7:37 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Anthony, Donald Sr. and Marvin Dehart Sr.; three 
daughters, Dora and Juanita Cadiere and Sandra Dupre; one brother, Sidney 
Lovell; two sisters, Mildred Dumond and Beulah Guidry; 24 grandchildren; and 46 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Margret LeBeouf Dehart; his parents, 
Edward and Alice Lovell Dehart; five sons, Norman, Milton, Calvin, Robert Sr. 
and Hilton Dehart Jr.; one daughter, Sharon Dehart; two brothers, Elmer and 
Willie Dehart; two sisters, Melvina Liner and Elzinia Dumond; and one 
granddaughter, Shelia Broussard.

He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.

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HENRY, JOSEPH 

Joseph Paul Henry, 66, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:15 
p.m. Sunday, April 20, 1997. 
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral  
time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Mass will be at 11 am. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Naquin Henry of Chauvin; one son, Larry 
Henry of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Roger (Patsy) Pierron, Mrs. Herbert 
(Peggy) LeBoeuf and Mrs. Jules (Debbie) Ledet, all of Chauvin, and Mrs. Alvin 
(Dodie) LeBoeuf of Montegut; three half-brothers, Nolan and Roland Henry and 
Claude Lyons, all of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Druby (Yvonne) Henry Ledet of 
Houma and Mrs. Guy (Shirley) Henry Carlos of Belle Chasse; 20 grandchildren; and 
nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph and Rose Anna Nettleton 
Lyons Henry; one halfbrother, Lloyd Lyons, and one sister, Mandy Henry.

He was a self-employed boat owner and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church.


Obituary information provided for Monday's Courier was incorrect.
Joseph Paul Henry is survived by one half-brother, Claude Lyons of Houma;
and two brothers, Nolan and Roland Henry, both of Houma.

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MIRE, VELMA 

Velma M. Mire, 64, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 12:08 a.m.
Sunday, April 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home in 
Jackson, Miss. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Lakewood 
Memorial Park Cemetery in Jackson.

She is survived by one son, Patrick Mire; two daughters, Bonnie Lee Staten and 
Phyllis Baye; two brothers, Andy Gros of Texas and Davis Gros of Gray; five 
sisters, Pearl Hebert and Mildred Rouen, both of Gray, Claire and Lena Babin, 
both of Schriever and Joy Benoit of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Lee Lee" Mire; her parents, 
Philip and Inez Duet Gros; one brother, Clarance Gros; and one sister, Bonnie 
Penninizton.

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SEARS, JAMES 

James Joseph Sears Jr., 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 3:58 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 
Mass will beat 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in 
Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Aletha Hartman Sears; his mother, Florence Marie 
Sanders Nixon; his stepmother, Evelyn Sears; one son, Wayne Michael Sears Sr.;
three daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Wilson Sr., Sheila M. Wilkerson and Mrs. 
Melvin (Angela) Hite; one brother, Michael K. Sears; two sisters, Mrs. Aristead 
(Gail) Sanders and Casey L Sears; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Sears; his stepfather, Northem 
F. Nixon; and one grand-daughter, Johnesha Wilson.

He was a retired juvenile ofticer for Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office, a 
security investigator for Terrebonne Parish School Board, a U.S. Army 
paratrooper and Green Beret veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, the Fratemal Order of Police and a parishioner of Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church.

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SERIGNY, HOUSTON 

Houston J. Serigny, 65, a native and resident of Leeville, died Sunday, April 
20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church.
Mass wi1l be at 2p.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Iris Saucier; two sons, Houston Saucier and Ricky 
Bonvillian; three daughters, Donna McClarsen, Wanda Vedros and Lorie Gregory; 
two brothers, Stoney and Conrad Serigny one sister, Jeanette Cheramie; eight 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Augusta Matheme Serigny; 
two brothers, Lawrence and Linton Serigny; and one sister, Dolores Mecom.

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AUTHEMENT, HUBERT 

Hubert Antoine Authement Sr., 70, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, 
died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 21, 1997.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Richard Authement of Houma; two sons, Hubert 
Authement Jr. of Bourg, and Robert "Bobby" Authement of Houma; two daughters, 
Darlene Authement of Bourg and Lisa Courteaux of Houma; one sister, Eugenia 
Martin of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Corine Pellegrin Authement; 
one brother, Horace Authement; and three sisters, Doris Martin, Virginia 
Pellegrin and Lorita LeBoeuf.

He was a boat captain for Albert Cheramie and a parishioner of Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church.

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BROWN, WILLIAM 

William "Porter" Brown, 60, a native of Picayune, Miss., and resident of Houma, 
died at 4 p.m. Monday, April 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Horeb Baptist 
church in Houma.
Dismissal will be noon Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Southdown Cemetery in Houma.

He was the son of Porter and Leola Brown, brother of Oscar and Tommy Brown, all 
of Picayune, and a special friend of the Spencer family. 

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GRAY, WAYNE 

Wayne Martin Gray, 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, 
April 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 am. to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist 
Church in Houma. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte.

He is survived by his mother, Edna Charles Gray; one son, Darrell Gray;
two brothers, Lenton Gray of Los Angeles and Donald Gray of Houma; and three 
sisters, Geraldine Redman, Rosalie Tucker and Wanda Williams, all of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence John Gray; his grand-parents, 
Jessie Charles and Elizabeth Williams and Jimmy and Annie Perkins Gray.

He was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church.

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GROS, MODESTE 

Modeste Trosclair Gros, 79, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Monday, April 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Wednesday at Landry`s Funeral Home in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Leon S. Gros; one son, Robert "Bob"
Gros; one daughter, Betty Aysen; two brothers, Allen and Edward Trosclair:
seven sisters, Flora Gros, Voilie Pontiff, Vivian LeRay, Doris Knight, Mary 
Landry, Bessie Voiron and Lois Walters; nine grandchildren; 10 great-
grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Alfrieda Gros Trosclair.

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DAVIS, CATHLEEN 

Cathleen Yvette Davis, 29, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Moming Star Baptist 
Church in Raceland. 
Funeral services will be at 11 am. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by her parents, Evelyn Gale of Raceland, and Daniel Davis Jr. of 
Baton Rouge; two brothers, Bernell Gale of Raceland, and Kaywood Bryant of Baton 
Rouge; two stepbrothers, Shavon Thomas of Houston and Paul Thomas of Baton 
Rouge; three sisters, Adrienne Gale of Raceland, Karen Harris and Danielle 
Davis, both of Des Allemands; and one stepsister, Renisha Thomas of Baton Rouge.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Irvin and Dorothy Gale Sr., and 
Daniel and Dorothy Davis Sr.

She was a member of Morning Star.

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DUFRENE, BETTY 

Betty Plaisance Dufrene, 63, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at Falgout,Funeral Home in 
Galliano. 
Funeral services will be` at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by her husband, Arthur Dufrene; her mother, Enola Ougel 
Plaisance; three sons, Kim, Monty and Arthur Dufrene Jr.; two sisters, Theresa 
Plaisance and Rose Robichaux; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Plaisance; and one son, Daniel 
J. Dufrene.

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FALGOUT,  NOLAN 

Nolan Thomas Falgout, 84. a native and resident of Bourg, died at 3:10 p.m. 
Tuesday, April 22,1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Adeline Bascle Falgout of Bourg: four sons, Errol, 
Glen, Lionel and Nolan "Tommy" Falgout Jr.; five daughters, Mrs. Ray (Jewell) 
Breaux Jr., Mrs. Ronald (Miriam) Sampey, Mrs. Dale (Cindy) Charpentier, Mrs. 
Gary (Rhoda) Boquet and Mrs. Jeff (Charlene) Freiwald; 29 grandchildren; and 39 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arsene and Phobie Bascle Falgout; one 
brother, Linus Falgout; and two sisters, Nell Jackson and Falvia Gaudin.

He was employed for 29 years by Texaco, a member of the Bourg Lions Club for 36 
years, a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award and a parishioner of St. Ann 
Catholic Church.

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GAUTREAUX, ANDREW 

Andrew E. Gauthreaux, 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.n1 Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Naquin Gauthreaux; three sons, Howard C., Gary 
J. and Kenneth J. Gauthreaux; five daughters, Mrs. Walter (Betty) Babin, Earline 
G. Hebert, Gayle E. Gauthreaux, Mrs. Ivy (Susan) Daigle and Mrs. David (Karen) 
Gegenheimer: 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew C. and Edna Guillot Gauthreaux.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, recipient of the Purple Heart, a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of Disabled American Veterans 
and a 24 year veteran of the Thibodaux Police Department.

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GUIDRY, MATHILDA 

Mathilda G. Guidry, 89, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:20 a.m.
Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut 
Off, with burial in Cherarmie Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald and Bobby Guidry; one daughter, Mavis Guidry 
Vegas; one brother, Charles Guidry Jr.; five grandchildren; and numerous great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her us husband , Paul Guidry; her parents, Charles 
and Julienne Plaisance Guidry Sr.; one son, Elton Guidry; and two brothers, 
Joseph and Freddie Guidry.

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NELLS, LOLITA 

Lolita M. Nells, 31, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Lawton, 
Okla., died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Residence Baptist Church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, William Henry and Helen M. Nells Sr.; one son, 
Thomas Johnson Jr. of Lawton; two daughters, Ashley and Summer Nells, both of 
Lawton; five brothers, Wilbert, Willie, Wilfred, Michael and William Nells Jr., 
all of Houma; and three sisters, Helen N. Scoggins of Lawton, Ella N. Harris of 
Houma and Natasha Nells of Gray.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Debra Nells.

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REULET, FELICIE 

Felicie Becnel Reulet, 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 8:15 a.m. 
Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 am. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Harry J. Reulet; two daughters, Hazel R. Zeringue 
and Marion R. Becnel; two brothers, Harris and Felix Becnel; one sister, 
Gertrude Becnel; ll grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francois Reulet; her parents, Benjamin 
Becnel Sr. and Felicie Stein; three sisters, Theolene and Yolonde Becnel and 
Marguerite Torres; and three brothers, Aristilde, Stanislas and Benjamin Becnel 
Jr.

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TOUCHARD, ROY 

Roy Mitchell Touchard, 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:35 
p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands. 
Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Frickey Touchard; three sons, Gale, Roy and 
Allen Touchard; one daughter, Melawae McKnight; one sister, Josephine Dufrene; 
13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Lucia Matheme Touchard Sr.; 
one brother, Felix Touchard Jr.

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ADAMS, EDWARD 

Edward Joseph Adams, 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died 
Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. 
Mass will 'be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Edward, Norman and Milton Adams; one daughter, 
Vivian Prejean; one half-brother, Sterling Adams, one sister, Enola Guidry; 12 
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his iirst wife, Florida Danos Adams; his second 
wife, Edia Neil Adams; his parents, Joseph and Leontine Bayeux Adams; five 
brothers, Abel, Louis, Wilson, Egnace and Ecton Adams; two half-brothers, Albert 
and Joseph Adams; two sisters, Agnes Thomassie and Edna Duet; and one half-
sister, Gertrude Adams.

He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

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DUPRE, ALPHONSE, SR. 

Alphonse J. Dupre Sr., 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Chauvin, died at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Friday 
at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Justilia Authement Dupre; one son, Alphonse "Neg" 
Dupre Jr.; five daughters, Mrs, Carroll Dupre (Grace) Rodrigue, Mrs. Michael 
(Shirley) Martin, Shirlene Hymel, Mrs. Barry (Earline)
Matherne and Jeannie Dupre; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Smith and Frank Dupre; one 
brother, Authur Dupre Sr.; two half-brothers, Clarence and Clifford Dupre Sr.; 
one sister, Regina Foret; and one half-sister, Oliva Foret.

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FUSILIER, ROLAND 

Roland Fusilier, 40, a native of Lafayette and resident of Chackbay, died at 
5:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 
Mass will be at 10 am. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Halfway Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Viola Carter Fusilier; five brothers, James, 
Burtman. Calvin, John and Paul Fusilier: and eight sisters, Octavia, and Zula 
Mae Fusilier, Rosemary Chavis, Mary Morrison, Viola Smith, Dorothy Richardson, 
Maudry Dunaway and Leona Miles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Fusilier Sr.; and six brothers, 
Ashton, Clifton, Vincent, Willie, Ronald and Joseph Fusilier Jr.

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JARVEAUX, NORA 

Nora Jarveaux, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. 
Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis 
de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by three sisters, Havdie Portier, Odessa Larson and Hazel 
Jarveaux; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Franceois and Aglia Elizabeth 
Duplantis Jarveaux; five brothers, Clifford, Sterling, Luby, Frankie and 
Benjamin Jarveaux; and one sister, Rita Atkinson.

She was a retired registered nurse and a parishioner of Maria lmmacolata 
Catholic Church.

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MCCUEN, JACK 

Jack "Dempsey" McCuen, 71, a native of Pearl River and resident of Lockport. 
died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at United Memorial 
Methodist Church in Mathews. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine.

He is survived by his wife, Odaleen Doyle McCuen; one son, Frank Keith McCuen; 
three daughters, Judy Zeringue, Sharon Pouroine and Cheryl Lynn Carter; two 
sisters, Madeline McCuen and Joylene Ladner; five grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Thomas McCuen; and one 
sister, Bessie Andreason.

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ROBERTSON, AUSTIN 

Austin Michael Robertson, infant, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Religious services were held at 11 am. Saturday at First Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux, with 
burial in the St, Joseph cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Jared and Kisha Williams Robertson; his 
grandparents, Bruce Jr. and Vera Robertson and Ronnie and Robyn Williams.

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ROGERS, FANNIE 

Fannie Marie Rogers, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:07 a.m. 
Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette 
Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales 
Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one son, Charles Davis (Connie) Golson of Austin, Texas;
one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth Leigh) Combs of Baton Rouge; one sister, 
Catherine Baker of Schriever; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Joseph and Comelia Marie Cenac 
Rogers.

She was a parishioner of St.Bernadette Catholic Church.

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SEYMORE, HERBERT 

Herbert "Bosh" Seymore, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Gibson, 
died at 3:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in 
Gibson. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Matthews Seymore; one son, Roosevelt Seymore; 
one daughter, Carmen Lynn Seymore; one brother, Richard Seymore Sr.; four grand-
children; and two great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Louise Price Seymore; four 
brothers, Lawrence, Russel, Edward and Willie Seymore Jr.; and three sisters, 
Alma Seymore Thomas, Gracie S. Ruffin and Emeldia S. Betz.

He was a retired worker for McDermott Fabrication; a member of Brotherhood of 
the Laymen, Deacon; a Mason of the Pomegranite Lodge No. 135; and a member of 
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.

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WHYTE, EDWARD 

Edward G. Whyte, 78, a native of New York and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
10:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 10 
a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral.
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Gaubert Whyte; one son, F. Gordon Whyte Jr.; 
one brother, James Whyte; one sister, Dorothy Irving; two grand-children; one 
great-granchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Margaret Diack Whyte.

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BILLIOT, ALBERT 

Albert S. Billiot, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, 
April 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 aim. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the Serginy Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Stanborg Billiot; one daughter, Louella Watts of 
Crovim Point; one sister, Adia B. Serginy; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jestaline Billiot and Lena Foret 
Billiot; two brothers, Linberg and Edison Billiot; and four sisters, Lydia 
Dardar, Enolia Mosley, Ozia Billiot and Violet Verdin.

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COSTELLO, JOSEPH, III

Joseph Mark Costello III, died of complications from diabetes. He was 56.

A Mass was said Saturday for Costello, who died Wednesday at Ochsner Foundation 
Hospital. 
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Costello, a lifelong New Orleans resident, graduated from Martin Berhman High 
School and Loyola University. He attended Harvard Business School.
In 1967, Costello mortgaged his parents rental property to help raise $25,000 to 
build WRNO.
In 1981, the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters named Costello broadcaster of 
the year. In 1994, he was inducted into the New Orleans Broadcasting Hall of 
Fame.
In addition to his broadcasting achievements, Costello also built a chain of 16 
movie theaters in the New Orleans area.
He was a president of Louisiana Association of Broadcasters and a former advisor 
to a U.S. House Communications subcommitee.

Survivors include his mother, Josephine Cortese Costello, and three brothers, 
Martin Joseph, Donald Mario and Michael Angelo Costello.

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ESPONGE, CLANNIS 

Clannis Esponge, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 
8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Lafourche Masonic Lodge 
No. 427 in Galliano.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Esponge; three sons, Harold, Phil and Nickie 
Esponge; three daughters, Verley Duet, Laura Brooks and Vickie Alario; six 
brothers, Linwood, Ramise, George, Earnest, Clifton and Robertson Esponge; three 
sisters, Andrea Toups, Lolita Gisclair and Gladys Tauzin; 16 grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Selema Guidry Esponge; one 
brother, Gustave Esponge Jr.; one sister, Lena Esponge; and one grandchild, Joby 
Esponge.

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ESPONGE, ORA 

Ora Levron Esponge, 65, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, 
died at 6:14 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 7 to 10 a.m.
Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her companion, Ray Hebert; two sons, Donald Esponge and 
Stanley Tastet Jr.; one daughter, Bonnie Constrantchis; 11 grandchildren and 
eight great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Esponge.

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HEBERT, VIOLA 

Viola Marie Domangue Hebert,75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:05 
p.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one son, Dewey Stoufflet Jr. of Cottonport; two daughters, 
Gloria Theriot and Merle Price, both of Chauvin; two sisters, Odelia Brunette of 
Houma, and Maude Pellegrin of Chauvin; eight grandchildren; and eight great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dewey Stouftlet Sr.;
her second husband, Oris Hebert; her parents, Derbigny and Anette Portier 
Domangue; two brothers, Evince and Eustache Martin; and two sisters, Ozelia 
Landry and Agnes M. Bergeron.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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KENT, ELNORA 

Elnora Verrett Kent, 80, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:35 p.m. 
Thursday, April 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at St. Mathews Missionary 
Baptist Church in Mathews. 
Dismissal services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery in Gheens.

She is survived by one son, Wilbert Kent of Gheens; and three sisters, Pearl C. 
Adams of Raceland, Rosalie P. Marchand of New Orleans and Shirley Parker of 
Paradis. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Kent; her parents, Josephine 
Verrett Parker and Matthew Verrett Sr.; two brothers, Alphonse Parker and 
Matthew Verrett Jr.; and five sisters.

She was a homemaker and a member of Sunlight Baptist Church.

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OPP, H.W. 

H.W. "Pat" Opp III, 74, a native of Bethlehem, Pa., and resident of Houma, died 
Thursday, April 24, 1997.  

In respect to his wishes, there will be no public visitation or graveside  
service.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Blanchard Opp; one stepson, Revis Caskey; two 
step daughters, Susan Caskey and Mary Gonzales; two brothers, Ross and Delbert 
Moyes and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H.W. Opp II and Ann Kehley Moyen one 
sister, Dot Harvella; and one grandson, Todd Blanchard.

He was a World War Il veteran, a member of the U.S. Navy and a Lutheran. He 
retired from J. Ray McDermott;

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VERDIN, DOROTHY 

Dorothy Harris Verdin, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday. April 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Communiy Funeral Home and from 5 
to 8 p.m. Friday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. 
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Cleveland "Coke" Verdin of Gray and Darrell Keith 
Sims of Houma; two daughters, Joyce V. Calhoun of Chicago and Augustine V. 
Carson of Raceland; one brother, Charles Harris of Houma; three sisters, Otis H. 
Moses of Houma, Hattie H. Rowser of Newark, N.J., and Hattie H. Pearson of 
Chicago; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Columbus Verdin; her parents, Fred and 
Nonie Stovall Harris; one son, Percy J. Verdin; two brothers, William and Howard 
Harris; and three sisters, Hallet H. Coleman, Sarah H. Wolfe and Freddie Mae H.
O'Neal.

She was a homemaker, a retired employee of Terrebonne Canning Co., president of 
the Usher Board of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and a member of New Jerusalem 
Baptist Church.

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BREAUX, LEROY 

Leroy Anthony Breaux, 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, died 
Friday, April 25, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Soileau Breaux; his mother, Bridget Guillot 
Breaux; three sons, Nathan P., Timothy J. and Jayson A. Breaux; two daughters, 
Rachael B. Tabor and Kim B. DeVillier two brothers, Lionel and Calvin Breaux; 
two sisters, Rose Mary LeBlanc and Joan Brassette; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmo Breaux.

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BROWN, CHARLIE 

Charlie G. Brown, 81, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 8:30 p.m. 
Friday, April 25, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m to funeral time Monday 
at the Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Gerald Brown; one daughter, Charlene Brown Ledet; one 
brother, Wilson Brown; one sister, Carrie Callahan; seven grandchildren and four 
great~grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Bernard Brown; his parents, John and 
Julia Use Brown; six brothers, Alceste, Philip, Robert, John, Thomas and Harry 
Brown; and six sisters, Josephine Stevens, Clara Jones, Albertine Combrelle, 
Anita Barrilleaux, Edna Chiasson and Marie Rodrigue.

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DAIGLE, LAWRENCE, SR.

Lawrence "Paco" Joseph Daigle Sr, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, 
died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, April 25, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11:30 am. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Poincon Daigle; four sons, Harry Daigle of 
Gray, James and John Daigle of Houma, and Lawrence Daigle Jr. of Thibodaux; one 
daughter, Rene Boyd of Houma; one brother, Alvin Daigle of Houma; one sister, 
Mary Rogers of Houma; eight grand-children and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Eve Use Daigle and one 
grandchild.

He was a retired rigger for J. Ray McDermott and a parishioner of St.
Louis Catholic Church.


Obituary information provided for Sunday's Courier omitted the deceased siblings 
of lawrence Joseph "Paco" Daigle Sr. He was preceded in death by one brother, 
Wilson Daigle; and one sister, Laura Daigle Robertson.

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GILLMORE, JENNIE 

Jennie Schoolfield Gillmore, 77, a native of Linden, lexas, and resident of 
Houma, died a 8:55 p.m. Friday, April 25, 1997.

Visitation and services were held Saturday at United Methodist Church of Golden 
Meadow. Burial was held in the Cheramie cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Layman Gillmore; one daughter, Eihia Toups;
one brother, William Schooliield; two sisters, Tommie Warden and Katherine 
Lapham; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyse Gillmore; her parents, William 
and Edna Carter Schoofiield; one son, Russell Gillmore; one daughter, Wilda 
G1llmore; and one sister, Ethel Coursey.

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TASSIN, ERIS 

Eris Patricia Aitkens Tassin, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 
p.m. Friday, April 25 199 .

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Houma.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, lrvin William Tassin; three sons, Keith, Joseph 
and Kenneth Tassin, all of Houma; three daughters, Patricia Ashley, Mary Tassin 
and Anita Tassin, all of Houma; one brother, Louis Boudreaux; two sisters, Wanda 
Brunet of Houma and Brenda Evans of Corpus Christi, Texas; 22 grand-children and 
one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eris Patrick Tassin and Mae Marie Use 
Atkins Boudreaux; a step-father, Ben Boudreaux Jr.; and one brother, Bennie 
Boudreaux Ill.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

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COOPER, NORA 

Nora Marie Daigle Cooper, 82, a native and resident oi Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. 
Saturday, April 26, 1997.

Visitation will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at First PresbYterian Church in Houma.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two sons, Charles E. and John A. Cooper jr., both of Houma; 
three daughters, Phoebe Elizabeth Weaver of Baton Rouge, Catherine Sydney 
LeBlanc of Theriot and Willie Lou Faulk of Houston; one sister, Pearl Robichaux 
of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Alderson Coogr Sr.; her parents, 
Sidney Lucien and Phoebe Guidry Daigle; and one sister, Elizabeth Daigle.

She was a retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish for 28 years, a member 
and former president of the Republican Wome's Club and a member of First 
Presbyterian Church.

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ELLENDER, KENNETH 

Kenneth Ray Joseph Ellender, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Point-aux-Chenes, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday 
at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes.
Mass will be aT 11 A.M. Monday at St. Charles Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. _

He is survived by his Wife, Geraldine Rodrigue Ellender; one son, Jamie John 
Ellender of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Gwen Ellender of Montegut and two 
grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph and Bessie Marie Guidry 
Ellender Sr; and one brother, George Ellender Jr.

He was a retired compressor operator for Texaco, a U.S. Army veteran, and a 
parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church.

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JOHNSON, EVELYN 

Evelyn Plummer Johnson, 73, a native of Crumpler, N.C., and resident of Des 
Allemands, died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Des Allemands 
Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. at the church.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew Johnson Jr.; two sons, Richard L. and 
andrewew C. Johnson III; one brother, Thelmus Gentry "T.G." Plummer of Richmond, 
Va.; one sister, Iva Shumate Phipps of Radford, Va.; five grandchildren; and 
four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelmus Genuy Plummer and Fannie Jones 
Plummer Shumate; her stepfather, Mont Dale Shumate; and one son, Bobby Lester.

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KELLY, LILLIAN 

Lillian Reardon Kelly, 94, a native of Westfield, Mass., and resident of 
Lockport, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

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LOUPE, ALBERT, SR.

Albert Jean Loupe Sr., 89, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 
8 am. Saturday, April 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 am. to funeral t:ime Monday at St. Hilary Catholic 
Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews.

He is survived by his wife, Yola Blanchard Loupe; three sons, Albert Jr., Louis 
and Carroll Loupe; five sisters, Beatrice Loupe, Jeanne Orgeron, Bernice 
Theriot, Eunice Deroche and Josephine Chauvin; seven grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Loupe Sr. and Bernadette Orgeron 
Loupe; three brothers, Joseph Jr., Oleous and Noah Loupe; and three sisters, 
Lorida Dufrene, Mary Matheme and Agnes Allemand.

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SPARKS, ODESSA 

Odessa "Rosa Lee" Sparks, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 12:37 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home.
Wake services will bc al. 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Dismissal services  will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Halfway Cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Sparks Sr.; one son, Thomas Sparks Jr. of 
New Orleans; six daughters, Patrice Robertson, Sharon Tumer, Shelia Sparks and 
Jennifer Taylor, all of Houma, and Margueritte Sparks and Lottie Mitchell, both 
of New Orleans; two sisters, Doretha Walters,of Houma and Dorothy Willis of New 
Orleans; and 18 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Tillman and Bertha Robertson; 
one daughter, Thelma Robertson; five brothers, Curvin and Clarence Tillman, 
Joseph and Hesesiah Adams and the Rev. Cleveland Nixon; and two sisters, Carrie 
Tillman and Sadie Ward.

She was a homemaker.

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WASHINGTON, ANTOINE 

Antoine Joseph Washington, 80, a native of Amite and resident of Marrero, died 
at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997.
Visitation will be from 10 am. to funeral time Saturday at Moming Star Baptist 
Church in New Orleans.
Funeral services will be at 11 am. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St. Mary Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Mae Washington of Marrero; eight sons, Darrel, 
Thomas and David Washington, all of Marrero, Eric Washington of Dallas, Grant 
and John Washington of San Jose, Calif., Tyrone Fountain of San Jose, and Edmond 
Fountain of New Orleans; seven daughters, Tracy, Denise and Quinzetta 
Washington, all of Marrero, Ada Stewart of Marrero, Janice Covington of 
Louisville, Ky., and Antoinette Jackson and Linda Caldwell, both of San Jose; 
one brother, the Rev. Henry Washington of Chicago; one sister, Matila Harris of 
Westwego; 44 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henton and Lucy Washington; one son, 
Anthony Washington; one daughter, Alison Cason; one brohter, George Washington; 
and three sisters, Lucille Travis, Margret Lipton and Reberta Stevenson.

He was a deacon at Morning Star Baptist Church.

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BERTRAND, SADIE 

Sadie Thibodeaux Bertrand, 84, a native of Lafourche parish and resident of 
Lockport, died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic 
Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edwis (Betty) B. Loupe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bertrand; her parents, Furcy 
and Angelle Adams Thibodeaux; and one brother, Norman Thibodeaux.

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LYNCH, THELMA 

Thelma F. Lynch, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:35 a.m. 
Monday, April 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, James Lynch; two daughters, Stacy Lynch Schmitz 
and Lori Lynch Bellanger; three brothers, Steve, Jack and Dick Fillinich; and 
three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony "Tony" and Ada Grifin 
Fillinich.

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WEATHERSPOON, GLORIA 

Gloria "Rita" Weatherspoon, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, 
April 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland 
and from 5 p.m. to funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. 
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Alvin Weatherspoon Sr. of Thibodaux; her 
parents, Alice Holmes and Matt Johnson Jr. of Thrbodaux; two sons, Glynn and 
Dwayne Ellis, both of Thibodaux; two stepsons, Blige and Alvin Weatherspoon Jr., 
both of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Pamela, Adrianne and Marleana Ellis, all 
of Thibodaux; two brothers, Darnell and Stanley Ellis of Thibodaux; and 10 
sisters, Josephine, Jackie and Kathy Johnson, all of Thibodaux, Loisteen Bryant, 
Janice Robinson, Gail Bell, Anna Holmes, Mary Bemard and Helen Jacobs, all of 
Thibodaux and Gwendolyn Moore of Bogalusa.

She was a member of Moses Baptist Church.

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BILLIOT, ADELE 

Adele Dean Billiot, 89, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 
p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one son, Albert A. Billiot Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. 
Nolan (Hazel) Francis of Houma and Mrs. Joseph (Mable "T-Mae") Billiot of Dulac; 
one brother, Joseph L. Dean of Theriot; one sister, Mrs. Ozele Dean of Grand 
Caillou; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchil-
dren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert A. Billiot Sr.; her parents, 
David and Alice Verret Dean; two brothers, Adam and Walter Dean; two sisters, 
Eva Dean Verret and Cecile Dean; two grandchildren, Jennifer Martin and Carl 
David Billiot; and two great-grandchildren, Josh Verret and Teri Kay Francis.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. .

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DUET, EMMA 

Emma Frickey Blanchard Duet, 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Assembly of God 
Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the 
church, with 
burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands.

She is survived by her husband, Jesty Duet; one daughter, Sarah B. Dufrene; and 
three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie Blanchard; her parents, 
John and Josephine Mathis Frickey; four brothers, Joe, Henry, Lawrence and 
Alfred Frickey; and four sisters, Annie Plaisance, Ruby Belsome, Ida Belsome and 
Florance Hogan.

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REED, KIRKLAND 

Kirkland Herman Reed, 54, a native of Raceland and resident of West Palm Beach, 
Fla., died Tuesday, April 29, 1997.

Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Moming Star Baptist Church in 
Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lila Jones Reed of West Palm Beach; his stepmother, 
Elsie L. Reed of Raceland; one son, Derek Reed of West Palm Beach; one daughter, 
Renee K. Reed Brown of West Palm Beach; one adopted sister, Trudy Polk of New 
Orleans; and five grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Miller and Herman Lewis Reed; 
and one brother, Reginald Lewis Reed.

He was an educator with a master's degree in physics.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kirk Reed S.E.C.M.E. 
Fund, 4245 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Garden, Fla. 33410, in care of Mrs. Gail 
Casselman.

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AUTIN, GLORIA 

Gloria Daigle Autin, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died 
at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Cathdlic Church in 
Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Mary A. Rodriguez; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Gladys Bernard Daigle.

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DETILLIER, KANCIS 

Kancis. Louis Detillier, 72, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 
2:21 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Friday at St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will 
be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Julliet Chaisson Detillier: one son, 
Chris (Karen) Detillier two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Aljean) Thibodeaux and Mrs. 
Charles (Joel) Helmer: three sisters, Gertie French, Dena Weeden and Mary 
Rogers; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Marcelline Matheme 
Detillier; three brothers, Ivy, Harvey and Tilman Detillier: and one sister, 
Pearl Gaudet.

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PELLEGRIN, JOHN 

John Allen Pellegrin, 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 am. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Broussard Pellegrin; his parents, Allen and 
Velma Duplantis Pellegrin of Houma; two sons, Brad and John Pellegrin Jr., both 
of Houma; one daughter, Heather Pellegrin of Houma; and two brothers, Wayne and 
Kenneth Pellegrin, both of Houma.

He was part-owner of Pellegrin Sales Company.

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THOMPSON, TROY, SR.

Troy William Thompson Sr., a 94, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997, after a brief 
illness.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Houma. Funeral services will be at noon Friday at the church, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

Thompson was a member of the Masonic lodge and attended First Presbyterian 
Church of Houma. 

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Carter Thompson; two sons, Troy 
W. Thompson Jr. and Robert M. Thompson Sr.; eight grandchildren and 20 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and Laura Bailey Thompson; 
granddaughter, Sharon Ann Thompson; brothers, Trice Thompson and Claude C. 
Thompson.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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THIBODAUX, BERTRAND 

Bertrand J. Thibodaux, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Marrero, 
died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou 
Blue, with 
burial in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Racelarrd.

He is survived by his wife, Earline Hossman; and one sister, Nathalie Thibodaux 
Zeringue.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Lucia Barrios Thibodaux.

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