OBITUARIES for SEPTEMBER 1997; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

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Source: THE COURIER, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 1, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BRIEN, LAURA

Laura Martin Brien, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, 
died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 6:30 a.m. to 
10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic 
Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her second husband, Lance P. Brien Sr. of Houma; four sons, 
George, Gene, and Gerard Pontiff, all of Houma, and Edward Pontiff Jr. of 
Chauvin; four stepsons, Larry and Daniel Brien, both of Houma, Johnnie Brien 
of Metairie and Lance Brien Jr. of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Harold (Marie Louise) Lapeyre of Houma; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Richard 
(Beverly) Fenton of Tampa, Fla., and Bonnie Lynn Brien Caro of Houma; one 
sister, Mrs. A.J. (Cecile) Boudreaux of Houma; 21 grandchildren; 26 
step-grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 23 step-great grandchildren; 
and three great great grandchildren.

Whe was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward J. Pontiff Sr.; her 
parents, Thomas and Olenda Luquette Martin; one daughter, Dorothy Mae Pontiff; 
one stepdaughter, Mrs. Louis (Margie) Giglio; four brothers, Lawrence ÒLuLuÓ 
Menton, Tommy and Silas Martin; and two sisters, Mrs. Freddie (Clo) Songe 
and Mrs. Lawrence (Alice) Charpentier. 

She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner 
of St. Louis Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be 
made to your favorite charity.

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Died Sept. 1, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

JONES, ANNETTE 

Annette Jones, 52, a native of Gibson and a resident of Los Angeles, Calif., 
died at 8:18 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1, 1997. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Gibson.

She is survived by her mother, Sarah Sims Coleman of Gibson; two brothers, 
Willie Coleman of Houma and Wilbert Johnson of Los Angeles; five sisters, 
Isabella Washington and Lillian Coleman of Gibson, Linda Evans and Hazel 
Sims of Los Angeles and Jacqueline Woods of Gretna.

She was preceded in death by her father, Antoine Jones and her stepfather, 
Wilson Coleman. She was a 1963 graduate of Southdown High School and a 1971 
graduate of Grambling State University. She was employed by the Los Angeles 
County Park and Recreation for 25 years.

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Died Sept. 2, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BOUDOIN, HERBERT 

Herbert ÒT-HubÓ Boudoin, 79, a native of Raceland and a resident of Gheens, 
died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church 
in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Cecile Dempster Boudoin; three daughters, Mrs. 
Raymond (Rosalie) Toups, Mrs. Freddie (Earline) Breaux Jr. and Mrs. Billy 
(Sharon) Cressonie Sr.; one sister, Mrs. Alton (Irene) Dufrene; nine 
grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Stellina Labat Boudoin; 
two brothers, Warren and Edison Boudoin; and one granddaughter, Brandy Lin 
Toups.

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Died Sept. 2, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BRADY, FELIX 

Felix Benjamin Brady, 100, a native of Hahnville and a resident of New Orleans, 
died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville, with burial in the church cemetery in 
Taft.

He is survived by one son, Gerald F. Brady; two daughters, Katherine B. Caire 
and Carol B. Caillet; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Harkins Brady; his parents, William 
and Eleanor Bethancort Brady Sr.; and 11 brothers and sisters. He was a U.S. 
Army veteran of World War I and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 
3750 in Luling. 

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CORTEZ, LEMCY Jr.

Lemcy ÒChopÓ Cortez Jr., 49, a native of Chocktaw and a resident of Raceland, 
died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. 

He is survived by his wife, Janet Rogers Cortez; one son, Lemcy Cortez III; 
one daughter, Rocksand Cortez; two brothers, Clinton and Larry Cortez; eight 
sisters, Shirley Williams, Mary Naquin, Mary Waguespack, Elizabeth Guidry, 
Anna Cessoni, Margaret Rogers, Betty Guillot and Judy Fournier; and one 
grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemcy and Annette Tabor Cortez Sr.; 
one brother, Roland Cortez; and one sister, Aline Thibodaux. 

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GROS, RUSSELL

Russell Anthony Gros, 37, a native of Raceland and a resident of Paradis, died 
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997. Private graveside services were held in St. Gertrude 
Cemetery in Des Allemands. 

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Hilda Loupe Gros; one brother, Robert 
Gros and wife, Tena; one sister, Susan Gros; two nephews, Randy and Justin Gros; 
and one niece, Mandy Gros.

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ORGERON, ROSELINE 

Roseline D. Pellegrin Orgeron, 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 
9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the K.C. Home in Chauvin. Mass will be 
at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Keith Pellegrin; one daughter, Mrs. Donald 
Victoria) Dominique; two daughters-in-law, Tajuana and Peggy Pellegrin; four 
step-children, Marlene, Rose and Woodrow Orgeron and Dianne Foret; two 
brothers, Murphy Duplantis Sr. and Alfred Duplantis Sr.; three sisters, Gladys 
Picou, Lauricella LeCompte and Edna ÒDeeÓ Foret; 13 grandchildren; and seven 
great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Delvin ÒCattinÓ Pellegrin; her 
second husband, Eldon Orgeron; her parents, Wilson ÒTimÓ and Margaret Theolan 
Theriot Duplantis Sr.; one son, Michael Pellegrin; and two brothers, Wilsey 
and Wilson Duplantis Jr. 

She was the owner and operator of RoselineÕs Florist in Chauvin, a member of 
the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, a member of American Legion Auxiliary, 
a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, a member of St. 
Joseph Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 3, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BASSET, LOUISIANA 

Louisiana Ledet Basset, 92, a native and resident of St. Charles community, 
died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 a.m. 
today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. 
Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by four sisters, Beatrice Pheiffer, Gladys Navarre, Florence 
Constant and Celine Musgrove. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Basset; her parents, Ozeme 
and Louise Diaz Ledet; two brothers, Alcide and Raoul Ledet; and one sister, 
Annette L. Waguespack.

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BROWN, BENNETT 

Bennett Alan Brown, infant, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Schriever, 
died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. 
Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial following in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Marty Alan and Kim Braud Brown; one sister, 
Emily Elizabeth Brown; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Gale Braud; 
and his paternal grandparents, Connie and Barbara Brown. 

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RODRIGUE, JESSE 

Jesse Charles Rodrigue, 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:03 p.m. 
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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 11 a.m. 
Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Claymelia Legendre Rodrigue; one son, Manuel Rodrigue; 
one daughter, Helen Borne; two brothers, Klebert and Isadore Rodrigue; two sisters, 
Inez DeLatte and Clodia Pitre; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Rodrigue and Amanda Peltier; five 
brothers, Louis, Ozemy, Freddie, Simon and Typhy Rodrigue Sr.; and five sisters, 
Louisa and Zumae Rodrigue, Evelyne and Mary Ann Falgoust and Jean Pitre. He was 
a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard. 

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NICKOSON, ANGELA 

Angela ÒAnjeeÓ Nickoson, 17, a native of Charleston, W.V., and a resident of 
Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 1997. Visitation will be from 4 
to 10 p.m. Sunday at the Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 
3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with burial following in Rogers Cemetery.

She is survived by her father and stepmother, Charles Hebert and Cheryl 
Nickoson; her mother and stepfather, Austin and Patricia Nancy Darby; one 
son, Christopher Dean Nickoson; one brother, Joseph Aaron Nickoson; and two 
stepsisters, Jessica Renee and Jamie Erin Sykes. She was a student at H.L. 
Bourgeois High School. 

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Died Sept. 4, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BONVILLAIN, HAYES SR

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Hayes Louis ÒLeftyÓ Bonvillain Sr., age 83, died at 1:26 a.m. today, Sept. 4, 
1997, following and extended illness. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
Friday and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Marie Leonard Bonvillain; three sons, Allen 
C., Clark J., and Gene P. Bonvillain, all of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. George 
(Betty) Cosse of Port Sulphur, Mae B. Morgan of Houma, and Marion Bonvillain 
of Metairie; three brothers, Paul, Reuben and Ernest; 13 grandchildren; and 
11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel Bergeron Bonvillain; his 
parents, Ernest and Mary Pitre Bonvillain; two sons, James D and Hayes L. 
Bonvillain Jr.; four brothers, Columbus, Irvin, Donald and Wilbert Bonvillain; 
and two sisters, Mrs. M.J. (Mary) Lebouef and Mrs. Berwick (Dorothy) Breaux.

He was the first chairman of the Holy Rosary Fair; a member of the Holy Rosary 
Usher and Holy Name societies; a charter member of the South Terrebonne High 
School Gator Club; a member of the Terrebonne Quarterback Club; a former member 
of the Louisiana State Athletic Commission. 

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BOUDLOCHE, JUDY 

Judy N. Bergeron Boudloche, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:02 
p.m., Sept. 4, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10pm today and from 8 a.m. 
to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited 
at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at 
the funeral home, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Boudloche; one son, Kenneth Boudloche 
Jr.; four daughters, Tonya and Tiffany Boudloche, Tammy Romero and Toby Dardar; 
four brothers, Ned, Pete, Eddie and Nolan Bergeron Jr.; two sisters, Nellie 
Aston and Jean Babin; and five grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan and Daisy Videl Bergeron.

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BOUDREAUX, EDWARD 

Monsignor Edward Lawrence Boudreaux, 82, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of the 
Rosary Catholic Church of New Orleans, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident 
of New Orleans, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997. Visitation is 7:30 
to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to funeral time at Our Lady of the Rosary. Funeral 
services, led by the Most Rev. Francis B. Schulte, archbishop of New Orleans, 
are 10 a.m. at the church with burial in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. There will 
also be a special Mass at 8 p.m. today followed by a rosary at 9 p.m.

He is survived by two brothers, John ÒBuddyÓ Landry Boudreaux Sr. and Robert 
Shirley Boudreaux; six nephews, one niece, four grand nephews and two grandnieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rena Landry and Edward L. Boudreaux; and 
one brother, Richard Lee Boudreaux.

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NAQUIN, CAMILLE

Camille Guillot Naquin, 94, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 9:17 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 
10 p.m. today at Landry Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday 
at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Gerald and Clifford J. Naquin Jr.; one daughter, 
Yvonne N. Haddad; one brother, Fred Guillot; three sisters, Maybelle Guillot, 
Sue Savoie and Doris Trahan; 14 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Naquin Sr.; her parents, 
Emile and Ursule Babin Guillot; and Three brothers, OÕNeal, John and Roy Guillot. 

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Died Sept. 5, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BOURGEOIS, RITA 

Rita Robichaux Bourgeois, 85, a native of Raceland and a resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 5:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 5 to 
9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Landry Funeral Home. 
Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Honorie Bourgeois Jr. and John bourgeois; two 
brothers, Francis and Donald Robichaux; two sisters, Lorne Arango and Isabelle 
Guidry; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Honore Bourgeois; her parents, Samuel 
and Alida Folse Robichaux; one daughter, Virginia Bourgeois Smith; three brothers, 
S.T. Jr., Dave and Eugene Robichaux; and one sister, Alnez Pecot.

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BOWIE, ELIZABETH 

Elizabeth ÒBettyÓ Hoffmann Bowie, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for noon until 2 p.m. 
Monday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at 
the funeral home chapel, with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by two sons, James Stillwell and John Wade Bowie; one daughter, 
Jean Bowie Durocher; two brothers, Dr. Andrew Hoffman Jr., and William ÒBillÓ 
Hoffmann; two sisters, Sally Binnings and Mrs. Bert ÒPatÓ Boquet; seven 
grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Shw was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leo Bowie; and her parents, 
Andrew and Bessie Foret Hoffmann Sr.

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Died Sept. 5, 1997 - Published Sept. 8, 1997

THIBODAUX, BUNK 

Bunk Joseph Thibodaux, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Patterson,
La, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, Sept.  5, 1997

Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m.  Today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Houma, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery,

He is survived by his wife, Melda Verrett Barras Thibodaux; three step-sons, 
Horace and Melvin Barras, both of Morgan City, LA , and Donald Malbrough of 
Ringold; two daughters, Linda Moran of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Margaret Fonseca
of Houma; five stepdaughters, Hilda Daigle and Charlette Pennison, both of
Morgan City, LA, Virgie Crapell of Branch, Ellen Heathman of Berwick, and
Joyce Barras of Patterson; one brother, Bob Thibodaux of Galliano; four 
sisters, Gertrude Celina, Bessie Chemente and Yvonne Chappus, all of Harahan, 
La, and Agatha Falgout of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; 22 step-grandchildren; 
53 step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three step-great-
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Darcey Thibodaux; his
second wife, Jeanetta Hebert Thibodaux; his parents, Norcisse and Eve 
Chatagnier Thibodaux; one son, Joseph Bobby Thibodaux; one step-son, Gilman 
Barras; three brothers, Ernest, Simon and Albert Thibodaux, Bernice Babied, 
Anita Trosclair, Nolia Breaux and Melena Vice; and one step-grandchild.

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DOMANGUE, MADORA 

Madora Lirette Domangue, 55, a native of Bayou Dularge and a resident of Chauvin, 
died at 2:44 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for 3 to 10 p.m. 
today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in 
Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Earline John Domangue of Chauvin; two daughters, 
Mary McFarland of Houma and Bernadine Authement of Chauvin; three brothers, 
Donald Lirette of Grand Caillou, and James and Douglas Lirette of Houma; seven 
sisters, Lovella Landry of Grand Caillou, Drusella Martin, Dianah Bergeron of 
Houma, Maybell Roddy of Chauvin, Shianna Pierron of Mississippi, Nancy Seago 
of Crawford, Ga., and Barbara Cooper of Oxford, Miss. And two grandchildren, 
Marylynne Marcel and Regina Page McFarland.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.C. Lovincy Trahan; her 
parents, Francis and Josephine Voisin Lirette Sr.; one step granddaughter, 
Regina Marie McFarland; and one brother, Francis Lirette Jr. She was a homemaker 
and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 6, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BOURG, MARVIN Sr.

Marvin Joseph Bourg Sr., 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of 
Bourg, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997. Visitation was scheduled 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass 
was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church. 

She is survived by his parents, Guy and Wilma Trosclair Bourg; his son, 
Marvin J. Bourg Jr.; one daughter, Kerri B. Boquet; and two sisters, Marilyn 
Bourg and Marlene B. Guidry.

He was employed by G*W construction and was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic 
Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American 
Heart Association.

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BOYNE, CAROL Sr.

Carol J. Boyne Sr. 71, a native of Montegut and a resident of Bayou Vista, 
died at 8:12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
today and from 8 to funeral time Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan 
City. Wake services will be 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral 
services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment 
in Berwick Mausoleum in Berwick.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Baudoin Boyne of Bayou Vista; two sons, 
Willard Boyne of Bayou Vista, and Carrol J. Boyne and wife, Gloria of Gibson; 
three daughters, Sandra Boyne of Shreveport, Mrs. Chris (Mary Ann) Harrell 
of Houston and Mrs. Ricky (Elizabeth ÒLizÓ) Leon of Bayou Vista; two brothers, 
Harris Boyne of Los Angeles and Edward Boyne of Patterson; five sisters, Ruby 
Gonsoulin of Montegut, Thelma Blakeman of Gibson, Joyce Lasseigne of Bayou 
Vista, Maxin Evanoff of Stephensville and Germaine Munk of Berwick; nine 
grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents, Edward and Onesia Avet Boyne and two 
brothers. He was a U.S. Marie Corp veteran of World War II and a member 
of the American Legion.

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GUSTIN, JIMMY Sr.

Jimmy Dale Gustin Sr., 52, a native of Clinton, Ohio, and a resident of Gray, 
died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997. Funeral arrangements are pending, contact Chauvin 
Funeral Home at 868 2536 for more information.

He is survived by his wife, Dale Marie Cheramie Gustin; two sons Donald Ray and 
Jimmy Dale Gustin Jr., both of Gray; one stepson, Larry Duet Jr., of Gray; two 
daughters, Adriane Long of South Carolina and April Marie Gustin of Gray; one 
brother, John Lee Gustin of Minnesota; four granddaughters; and three grandsons.

He was preceded by his parents, Donald Ray and Bonnie Harper Gustin. He was a 
U.S. Navy veteran.

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PORCHE, ELIZABETH 

Elizabeth ÒBessieÓ Porche Porche, 102, a native and resident of Houma, died 
at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with 
burial following in St. Francis Cemetery.

She is survived by one cousin, Una Mae Eschete of Houma; one grandson, Barry 
J. Porche of Houma; and two great grandchildren, Scott Thomas and Elizabeth 
Teresa Porche, both of Houma.

She was preceded by her husband, Camille Roy Porche Sr.; her parents, 
Edward and Estelle Legrand Porche; three sons, Warren E., Donald J. and 
Camille R. Porche Jr.; one brother, Newell Porche Sr.; and one sister, 
Madge Bonvillain. She was a retired seamstress and a parishioner of St. 
Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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Died Sept. 6, 1997 - Published Sept. 8, 1997

RICKETTS, MALCOLM 

Malcolm Floyd Ricketts, 77, a native of Mount Vernon, Ind., and a resident
of Houma, LA, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept.  6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m.  Today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday at Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony Ind.  Funeral 
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Indiana.

He is survived by five sons, Larry, Ronnie, Jeffery, Randy and Malcolm Ricketts 
Jr.; six daughters, Norma Savior, Phyllis Ridenour, Rinda Bowen, Lana Williams, 
Kathy Neill and Janet Ricketts; two brothers, Leonard and Freddie Ricketts two 
sisters, Cora Morris and Edna Monroe; 38 grandchildren; and 1120 great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Poole Ricketts; one son, Terry 
Mack Ricketts; two brothers, Raleigh and Claude Ricketts; one sister, Hazel
Russell; and 12 children.

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THURSTON, H.W. 

H.W. ÒDubÓ Thurston, 79, a native of Union Parish and a resident of Bernice, 
died Saturday, Sept. 6 1997. Burial was Monday in Mount Nebo Cemetery in 
Holmesville community. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thelma Cox Thurston of Downsville; 
one son, Gerald ÒJerryÓ Thurston and wife, Sue, of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. 
Jim (Gayle) Brooks of Downsville; two sisters, Cascycle Bagwell of Weatherford, 
Texas, and Jessie Bea Reade of Sedona, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and five 
great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents, Humble and Erie Thurston; two brothers, Egbert 
and Ferrel Thurston; and one sister, Ethyl Mae Pardue.  He was the operator of 
DÕArbonne Rual Water Association System and had been employed in the water 
service industry for 47 years.

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Died Sept. 7, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

LUKE, GILBERT

Gilbert E. ÒBubbaÓ Luke, 76, a native of Reeves and resident of Houma, died at 
6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial following in St. Anthony Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Edna Doiron Luke; two sons, Larry C. Luke of Houma, 
and Gene Luke of New Orleans; five daughters, Mrs. Butch (Linda) Trahan and 
Debra Luke, both of Houma, Mrs. Richard (Carla) Grabert of Crowley, Mrs. Dwayne 
(Dena) Burton of Mandeville, and Mrs. Kermit (Sharon) Naquin of Thibodaux; two 
brothers, Eston ÒSlickÓ Luke of Houma, and Lloyd Luke of Deridder; two sisters, 
Elsie Asch and Betty Rae Hutchinson, both of Houma; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Inez Cole Luke; one daughter, 
Kathy Lynn Luke; two brothers, Jack and Ernest Luke Jr. and two sisters, Lottie 
Chauvin and Williemae Luke. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a retired 
employee of South Central Bell and a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.

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MARTIN, IRENE

Irene Cheramie Martin, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off at 12:04 p.m. Sunday, 
Sept. 7, 1997. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Hubert Martin; three daughters, Barbara Vizier, 
Thelma Aucoin and Ameless Plaisance; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 
and five great great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, Lawrence and Emily Danos Cheramie; one son, 
John F. Martin; three sisters, Eva Lafont, Lucia Danos and Lucille Vega; and 
one great grandchild.

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HEBERT, EASTON Sr.

Easton Peter Hebert Sr., 83, a native of Bayou Black and a resident of Houma, 
died at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Francis 
Cemetery #2.

He is survived by two sons, Dennis J. and Easton P. Hebert Jr.; one brother 
Remus Hebert; two sisters, Hilda Chauvin and Vera Clement; four grandchildren; 
and one great grandchild.

He was preceded by his wife, Maisie Stoufflet; his parents, Clovis and Josephine 
Excinious Hebert; three brothers, Earl, Herman and Calvin Hebert; and two sisters, 
Eve Matthews and Beatrice Trahant

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 8, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

GEE, ROSEMARY 

Rosemary Fonseca Gee, 69, a native of Houma and a resident of Cuyahoga, Falls, 
Ohio, died Monday, Sept 8, 1997. Services were held in Ohio. She is buried in 
Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Ohio. 

She is survived by her husband, Ben Gee Sr.; four sons, Gary Bonvillain, David 
Gee, John Gee and Benjamin Gee; one sister, Mrs. Manuel (Millie) Boudreaux and 
two grandchildren, Ryan and Kyle Gee.

She was preceded by her parents, Alcee Anthony and Corinne Ramirez; three 
brothers, Hubert ÒRedÓ, Frank and Alcee; two sisters, Euraline ÒJerryÓ Lacky 
and Ann LeBoeuf. She was a Catholic. She was a housewife and an avid bingo 
player. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

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Died Sep 8, 1997 - Published Sept. 8, 1997

PRESTENBACK, VIVIAN 

Vivian Webre Prestenback, 74, a native of Edgard and resident of Raceland, LA, 
died Monday, Sept 8, 1997

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. to funeral time.  
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday 
at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St. John the Baptist 
Church Cemetery in Edgard, LA

She is survived by one son, Lee Prestenback; one daughter, Jackie Bergeron; two 
brothers, Norman and Frank Webre Jr.; eight grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Prestenback; her parents,
Frank and Yvonne Waguespack Webre Sr.; two sons, Arthur and Paul Prestenback; 
and two brothers, Robert and Joseph Webre.

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Died Sept. 9, 1997 - Published Sept. 10, 1997

SEEBODE, ADOLPH 

Adolph Lee Seebode, 71, a native of Washington, D.C. and resident of Lake 
Arthur, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 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, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Duffy Seebode of Houma; two daughters, Altha Howland 
and Sally Radiski, both of San Diego; one sister, Anna May Nida of Leesburg, 
Va; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Altha Stultz Seebode; one 
son, John Seebode; and one sister.

He was a retired roughneck for Superior Oil Company and a U.S. Navy veteran of
World War II.

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TABOR, VERGIA 

Vergia Percle Tabor, 63, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:55 a.m. 
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will 
be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, John Tabor; one son, Glenn ÒPetÓ Tabor; one 
daughter, Martha T. Cortez; two brothers, Emile ÒNegÓ and Ivy Percle; five 
sisters, Celina and Lorita Rodrigue, Lena David, Adele Landry and Joyce Toups; 
and four grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, Clay and Rita Percle; one son, Elphege ÒE.J.Ó 
Tabor II; and one brother, Louis Percle.

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Died Sept. 9, 1997 - Published Sept. 10, 1997

TEMPLET, ANNE 

Anne G. Templet, 84, a native and resident of Plattenville, died at 2:10 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Assumption
Catholic Church in Plattenville.  Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Stever Temmplet SR.  and wife, Barbara, Michael 
Templet and wife Gayle, and Henry Templet and wife Hattie; four daughters, Mrs 
Leonard (Virgie) Marreta, Mrs. Felix (Harriet) Landry, Mrs. Ronald (Margaret) 
Cardinal and Mrs Paul (Patricia) Catrou; one sister, Eunice G. Templet; 20 
grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ned Joseph Templet; her
parents, Adolphe and Nella Aucoin Guilliot; and one brother, Roland Guilliot

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Hall Fund 
or Closer Walk Ministries.

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Died Sept. 10, 1997 Ð Published Sept. 10, 1997

FESI, MARIE 

Marie Fesi, 90, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept.10, 1997

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de
Sales Catholic Cathedral.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sisters, Antoinette F. Mullin and Rosalie Fesi.

She was preceded in death by her parent, Carmello and Congetta Scurto Fesi; 
three brothers, Frank, Salvador and Joseph Desi; and eight sisters, Rose, Mary, 
Jennie, Josephine and Ellen Cecile Fesi, Marguerite F. Vicknair, Ann F. 
Robertson and Ellen F. Johnson.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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Died Sept. 10, 1997 Ð Published Sept. 10, 1997

LEDET, SUZANNE 

Suzanne Ledet, 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:10 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept.  10.  1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She was the second mother of Guy and the Rev. Msgr.  Francis Legendre and 
Elaine Hebert.  She is survived by one brother, Enoch Ledet; one sister, Mae 
Bougeois; and 18 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Odelia Babin Ledet; 
three brothers, Elvin, Ewid, and Guy Ledet; and two sisters, Yvonne Legendre 
and Clementine Falcon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Genevieve Catholic 
School, St. Joseph Catholic School or E.D. White Catholic High School.

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Died Sept. 11, 1997 - Published Sept. 12, 1997

BARKER, MICHAEL 

Michael Smith Barker, 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:47 a.m. 
Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at 
Landry's Funeral Home.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Alice Smith Barker; two brothers, Taylor and
Peter Barker; and three sisters, Ann Bourg, Aline Barker and Mary Bourgeois.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles J. Barker Jr.; his 
grandparents, Dr. and Mrs.  Charles Barker Sr., and Dr. and Mrs.  Hubert Smith,
and one brother, Charles Jacob Barker III.

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Died Sept. 11, 1997 - Published Sept. 14, 1997

JACKSON, THOMAS

Thomas R. Jackson, 80, a native of Meridian, Miss. and resident of Houma, 
died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept 11, 1997.

He was buried Saturday in Magnolia Parkside Cemetery in Magnolia, Miss.

He is survived by three sons, Wayne, David and Russell Jackson, all of Houma; 
two brothers, Joe H. Jackson of Brookhaven Miss; four sisters, Leta Kennedy of 
Springfield, Mada Jones and Mignonne Johnston, both of Summitt, Miss., and 
Annie D. Hall of Magnolia; 12 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Sterling Jackson; his parents,
joe B. Jackson and Myrida H. Jackson; two brothers, Garland and Dottis B.
Jackson; one sister, Mabel Butler; and one granddaughter, Melissa Jackson.

He was a veteran of World War II.  

In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Cancer Society.

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Died Sept. 11, 1997 - Published Sept. 12, 1997

LEONARD, IRVIN 

Irvin Joseph Leonard, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 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 St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2.

He is survived by his wife., Blanche Agnes Vice Leonard; one son, Marvin
Leonard of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs.  Robert (Jean) Fairchild and Mrs 
Daniel (Claire) Brien of Houma; two brothers, Roy and Ivy Leonard, both of 
Houma; three sisters, Rita Bonvillian and Margaret Hebert, both of Houma, and 
Gladys Prejean of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Agnes Blanchard Leonard; six 
brothers, Harry Clinton, Herbert, James and Clarence Leonard; and two sisters, 
Agnes Gautreaux and Hatie Martin.

He was a retired dragline operator for Southcoast and a parishioner of St.
Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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Died Sept. 11, 1997 - Published Sept. 12, 1997

SAMANIE, BRUCE SR.

Bruce Leon Samanie Sr., 72, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever,
died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept 11,1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Joyce LaBlanc Samanie; three sons, Daniel, Dean and 
Bruce Samanie Jr.; three daughters, Judy Lirette, Pamela Webre, and Sherry 
Samanie; one brother, Henry Samanie; three sisters, Blanche Porche, Ethel
Hebert and Vivian Snyder; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Annie Elfert Samanie; three 
brothers, Arthur, Wallace and Charles Samanie; and two sisters, Elizabeth 
Hebert and Marion Samanie.

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Died Sept. 11, 1997 - Published Sept. 12, 1997

STONECIPHER, TIMOTHY 

Timothy Joseph Stonecipher, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died
at 6:57 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 11, 1997.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's 
Witnesses in Shriever, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.

He is survived by his parents, Julius Bradford and Anita B. Strong Stonecipher; 
his paternal grandparents, Floyd and Dorothy Stonecipher of Houma; his paternal 
great-grandparents, Lexie Stonecipher of Houma, and Bernice Renshaur of Truman, 
Ark; his maternal grandparents, Floyd and Peggy Strong of Mount Pleasant, 
Miss.; his maternal great grandparents, Virginia and Leonard Huber of Indianapolis,
Ind., and Silvester and Dorothy Strong.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.

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Died Sept. 12, 1997 - Published Sept. 14, 1997

ARCEMENT, MELANIE 

Melanie Barrilleaux Arcement, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died 
at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 1997.

Visitation is schedule for 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Philomena
Church in Labadieville.  Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the church 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Loretta and Lorraine Gros; two brothers, Leo 
Jr. and Arthur Barrilleaux; three sisters, Joan Plaisance, Annie Robichaux and
Marie Hernandez; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Arcement; her parents, Leo 
and Marie Leonard Barrilleaux; one son, Aaron Arcement; one brother, Jessie
Barrilleaux; and one sister, Yvonne Rodriguez.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Philomena Church Fund, P.O. 
Box 11, Labadieville, LA 70372.

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Died Sept. 12, 1997 - Published Sept. 12, 1997

DOUCET, NELSON 

Nelson P. "Boo" Doucet, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
2:45 a.m. Friday, Sept.  12, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the church,
with burial in St Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Laurent Doucet; two daughters, Linda D. 
Landry and Patricia D. Filce; one brother, Wilbur Doucet, five sisters, Doris
Naquin, Velma Richard, Mercedes Loupe, Catherine Roberson and Shirley Gomez; 
four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Anna Boudreaux Doucet; one 
brother, Ashton Doucet; and four sisters, Leona Leonard, Margaret Coft, Marie 
Pitre, and Louella Boudreaux.

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Died Sept. 12, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

FORET, PAUL 

Paul Dewey Foret, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou L'Ourse, died at 
4:31 p.m. Friday Sept. 12, 1997.

Burial was Sunday in Morgan City Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes Duval Foret of Bayou L'Ourse; five sons,
Richard, Randy, Tommy, Douglas and Paul Foret Jr., all of Houma; three 
stepsons, Johnny M. and Rodney J. Fabre, both of L'Ourse, and Danny J. Fabre of
Amelia; two daughters, Susan Foret and Brenda Sons, both of Houma; eight
stepdaughters, Patricia A. Trosclair, Pennie M. Fabre and Sandra L. Moreno, all 
of Amelia, Sarah A. Acosta of Stephensville, Jeannie M. Brownlee of Booneville,
Ark., Rebecca L. Fabre of Bayou L'Ourse, Monica R. Wilyard of Florida, and Tina
L. Humphey of Loreauville; two brothers, Morris and Elton Foret, both of Houma;
Hazel Bennet of Belle Rose, and Agnes Rancator of New Orleans; 54 
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John N. and Agnes Dean Foret; one son, 
Rene Foret; and two brothers.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 14, 1997

ARABIE, WADE 

Wade Joseph Arabie, 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died 
Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral 
Home in Raceland.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity
Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one sister, Del Monte A. Mestayer; and three nieces, Patricia 
M. McNeil, Mary Mestayer and Margaret M. Foster.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise V. Arabie; his second wife, 
Christine G. Arabie; and his parents, Harry and Enola V. Arabie.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 14, 1997

BABIN, ALICE 

Alice Rogers Babin, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, Sept 13, 1997.

Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at
St. Frances de Sales Cathedral with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Melvin, Carroll, Kenneth and Gary Babin, all of 
Houma; three daughters, Earline Babin Bergeron, Beverly Picou, both of Houma, 
and Katherine Autin of Brisbane, Australia; three sisters, Louise Crochet of 
Centerville, Annie Reid of Slidell, and Marie Bergeron of Houma; 22 
grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Babin; her parents, Emile and 
Eloise Fanguy Rogers, two brothers, Emile Rogers, Jr., and Olden Rogers; and 
one sister, Odile Colwart.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.  She was a homemaker.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

BLANCHARD, IDA 

Ida Marie Clause Blanchard, 98, a native and resident of Labadieville, died
at 8:15 Saturday Sept. 13, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from noon to funeral time today at St.Philomena 
Catholic Church in Labadieville.  Mass was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, L.J. "Al" and Irving Blanchard, both of
Labadieville, and James "Dave" Blanchard of Napoleonville; three daughters, 
Mrs. Charles (Mamie) Braud and Mrs.  Louis (Mary Ann) Dill, both of Thibodaux, 
and Mrs. Gerald (Lorraine) Barrilleaux of Plaquemine; 17 grandchildren; and 35 
great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Blanchard; her parents, 
Omer Clause and Celina Boudreaux; four brothers, St. Clair, Rene, Anatole and 
Clema Clause; and three sisters, Mrs.  Joe Delaune, Mrs. Pierre Aucoin and Ione 
Clause.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

BONVILLAIN, PAYTON 

Payton Lee Bonvillian, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:58 
a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997.

Grave side services will be Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Leroy J. and Rochelle M. Dupre Bonvillian
Sr. his paternal grandparents, Leroy and Sandra LeBlanc Bonvillian Sr.; 
paternalgreat-great-grandmother Oceanna Griffin; maternal grandparents, Don 
Andrewand Debbie Dupre and Joretta Ann Collins; Maternal great-grandparents, 
Bruceand Lucia "Betty" Collins Sr. and Wilma C. Dupe; maternal great-great-
grandparents, Ezar Marie Dupre; two brothers, Austyn Lee and Conner Lee
Bonvillian; and two sisters, Heidi Nicole and Tayler Michelle Carlos.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

DUPLANTIS, MARY 

Mary Ann Duplantis, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:18 p.m. Saturday 13, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church in 
Dulac, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, John Anthony Duplantis; and one sister, Shirley 
Duplantis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvest Anthony and Hazel Voisin 
Duplantis Sr.; and two brothers, Nelson Joseph Duplantis, Sr. and Sylvest 
"S.J." Duplantis Jr.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

GUILLOT, ZULMA 

Zulma Duplantis Guillot, 93, a native of Houma and resident of Gretna, died at 
9:30 PM.  Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today at Mothe Funeral 
Home in Marriero.  Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, 
with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Edgar R. Guillot Jr.; one daughter, Glennal Moore; 
seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Raoul Guillot; her parents, 
Elvina Boudreaux and Teles Duplantis five sisters, Lucy Faloust, Leah Fungay, 
Lula Fungay, Oddette Schmidtt and Eunice Falgoust; and six brothers, Enese, 
Gilbert, Wilson, Stanley, Traz and Johnny Duplantis.

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Died Sept. 13, 1997 - Published Sept. 14, 1997

MATHERNE, WADE 

Wade Paul Matherne, 34, a native of Raceland and a resident of Montegut, died 
at 2 a.m., Saturday, Sept.13, 1997.

Visitation is scheduled for 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Montegut Fire 
Station.  Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Montegut with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Pula Ancor Matherne; his parents, Robert and 
Juanita Melancon Matherne; his maternal grandmother, Noella Melancon; one
daughter, Cassidy Matherne; one brother, Robbie Matherne; and three sisters,
Sandy Cunningham, Bobby Ledet, and Monica LeCompte.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clarence Melancon;
and his paternal grandparents, Aramis and Regina Matherne.

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Died Sept. 14, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

DUPRE, AGGIE

Aggie Marie Dupre, 91, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, 
died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home.  
Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She was survived by one son, Elmo Bergeron; one brother, Bill Dupre; two
sisters, Della Chiasson and Stella Hoffman; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Olivia LeBoeuf; four
brothers, Louis, Whitney, Claude and Calman Dupre; and three sisters, Beulah
Dupre, Claudia Cottrelle and Felicia Naquin.

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Died Sept. 14, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

SCURTO, SAM 

Sam Scurto, no age given, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:38 a.m. 
Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bonvillian Scurto; one son, Todd Scurto of New 
Orleans; one daughter, Sheila Scurto Seely of Houma; one sister, Lena Scurto of 
Chicago, Ill.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matteo and Grace Posaterra Scurto; two 
brothers, Joe and Charles Scurto Sr.; and five sisters, Jenny and Rosina 
Scurto, Rose Jonas, Rosalie Caronada and Josie Loverdi.

He was a retired boat captain for Monteiro Towing Company, a U.S. Army veteran 
of World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.  3700 and a 
parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 14, 1997 - Published Sept. 16, 1997

SMITH, DARRELL

Darrell Lynn Smith, 42, a native of Bartlesville, Okla., and resident of
Gray, died at 7:31 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Samart Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the 
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day saints, 3415 Little bayou Black, 
Highway 311, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

He is survived by his parents, O.D. and Peggy Bowen smith of Thibodaux;
his grandmother, Mary Ethel Smith of Skiatook, Okla., one daughter Cheyenne
Gabrielle Smith; two brothers, Terry Bowen and Dale Smith, both of St. Louis,
Mo.; two sisters, Susann Kay Smith of Havana, Kan., and Pattie Ann Smith
stmper of Thibodaux; four nephews; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward Ray and Jessie 
Seybeert Bowen of Stella, Mo.; and his paternal grandfather, Clarence Clyde
Smith of Skiatook.

He attended schools in Texas City, Texas, Singapore and Lamar University in 
Beaumont, Texas.  He played rugby on Singapore American rugby Team, Lamar
University Rugby Team and for several teams in the Houston ////area.  He was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saint of Houma.

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Died Sept. 14, 1997 - Published Sept. 15, 1997

WALKER, CECILE 

Cecile Bertha Pontiff Walker, 84, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, 
died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral 
Home.  Mass was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial 
in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Gerald and Carroll Walker, both of Houma, and 
George Walker of Thibodaux; one daughter, Lillian W. McFaden of Houma; one 
brother, Joe Pontiff of Houma; one sister, Hilda Pontiff Robertson of Houma,
12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Antoine Walker; her parents, 
Wilfred and Clara Chatagnier Pontiff; one son, John Walker; two brothers,
Wilson and Paul Pontiff Sr.; five sisters, Lois and Stella Pontiff, Marguerite 
Gros, Emily Olivier and Leah LeCompte; and one great-grandchild, Paige 
Louviere.

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

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Died Sept. 14, 1997 - Published Sept. 16, 1997

WILLIAMS, EARL 

Earl Williams Sr., 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at St. Luke Baptist Church in
Waterproof.  Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.  Dismissal
services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Earl Williams Jr. of Houma; three daughters,
Helena and Peggy Williams and Earline Wallis, all of Houma; two brothers, 
Calvin and Louis Williams of Houma; one sister, Sarah Coleman of Houma; 21
grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Daisy Hawkins Williams; his second 
wife, Albertha Coleman Williams; his parents, Calvin and Mary Saulsberry
Williams; three brothers, Will, Alvin and Jessie Williams Sr.; and one sister, 
Ollie Hawkins.

He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 16, 1997

DAILEY, BESSIE 

Bessie Griffin Dailey, 71, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma,
died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be at 2 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two sons, Wilford Lirette of Anaheim, Calif., and Milford 
Lirette of Houma; five daughters, Joan Tootle and Sheri Beason, both of Houma, 
Barbara Clement of New Iberia, Shirlene Williams of Delcambre, and JoAnna 
Falgout of Bourg; two brothers, J.C. and Anthony Griffin; three half-
brothers, Ricky, David, and Daniel Griffin; two sisters, Mary Jane Thibodeux 
and Velma LeBlanc; three half-sisters, Anna and Brenda Griffin and Paula 
Duplantis; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Columbus and Odessa Trosclair
Griffin.

She was a retired janitor/cook for Terrebonne Parish school board and a
parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 16, 1997

DEHART, WILLARD

Willard "Willie" Anthony Dehart, 57, a native of Theriot and resident of
Houma, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, Sept.  15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday
at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Theriot, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Hulen and Wyatt A. Dehart, both of Theriot; one 
daughter, Day Dehart of Theriot; five brothers, Thomas C., Floyd M. and
Gardiner L. Dehart, all of Theriot, Easton Dehart of Houma, and Wilfred R. 
Dehart of Raceland; one sister, Estelle Dehart Voisin of Houma; and two 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Ann Champagne Dehart; his 
parents, Adam Quincy and Ida Jane Gray Dehart; Seven brothers, Eugis 
"Toussant", Herbert J., Edmond J., Cyrus H., Houston J., Charles V., and
Lawrence Dehart; and one sister, Nora Lovell.

He was a self-employed lawn caretaker, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a
member of St Andrew's Episcopal Church.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 17, 1997

ESTAY, JEANETTE

Jeanette Dies Estay, 49, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of
Boutte, died at 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis.  Mass will be at 9
a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

She is survived by her husband, Ambrose Estay Jr.; her parents, Louis and
Doris Dies of Beaumont; one son, Ambrose Quentin Estay; one daughter, Mrs.
Raymond J.  (Ellie E.)  Truxillo; two brothers, Howard Walker and Dale Estay;
two sisters, Mrs.  James (Kathyleen) Seim and Mrs.  Randy (Rita Gale) Lemke; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

GAUTREAUX, EVA 

Eva R. Cheramie Gautreaux, 63, a native and resident of Weswego, died at 4:55 
a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997.

Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in
Westwego, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Peter R. Gautreaux; five daughters, Nancy
Gonzales, Marilyn Jackson, Cheryl Macaluso, Janine Crespo and Julianna LeBlanc
two brothers, Andrew and Elward Bynum; one sister, Carmen Boudreaux; 16
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Agna and Agnes Lee Cheramie; and one 
brother, Ennis John Cheramie.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 16, 1997

GUEDRY, IVY 

Ivy Mae Guedry, 91, a native of Klotzville and resident of Houma, died
Monday, Sept. 15, 1997.

Funeral arrangement are pending, contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for 
more information.

She is survived by two nieces, Alida T. David of Houma, and Barbara T.
Glass of Slidell; one nephew, Victor Y. Tyrone Jr. of Orlando, Fla
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Carmelite Jumonville
Guedry; and three sisters, Alida Guedry Tyron, Florestine Guedry Marquette and
Fabiola Guedry.

She was a retired accountant for the federal government.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 17, 1997

WALLACE, HERSHA 

Hersha Charles Wallace, 72, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died 
at 6:15 a.m.  Friday Sept. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Tharp, Sontheimer & Tharp 
Funeral Home in New Orleans.  Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in New 
Orleans.

He is survived by on son, Hersha Charles Wallace, Jr. of Norristown, PA; one 
daughter, Jane Wallace of New Orleans; three brothers, Ezekiel Wallace Jr. and 
Anderson Wallace Sr., both of Houma, and James McKinley Wallace of Tacoma, 
Wash.; four sisters, Mrs.  Cleona (Josephine) Wallis, Mrs. Dudley (Beatrice) 
Jenkins and Mrs.  Calvin (Geraldine) Turner, all of Houma, and Mrs. Hunter 
(Joanna) Baker of Chicago; and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Wallace; his parents, Ezekiel
and Ophelia Watson Wallace Winslow Traylor.

He was a retired cook and a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of 
the Apostolic Faith.

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Died Sept. 15, 1997 - Published Sept. 16, 1997

WALTHER, ELISE 

Elsie Calhoun Walther, 99, a native of Lebanon, Kan., and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin funeral 
Home.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with 
burial and grave side services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Gibson Methodist
Cemetery.

She is survived by Dick C. Walther of Houma, and Roy C. Walther of New Orleans; 
one half-brother, Albert Lemaire of New Iberia; two half-sisters, Ruth Taylor 
and Earlene Lusk, both of New Iberia; four grandchildren; two great-grand- 
children ; and one step-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley P. Walther; her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs.  John "J.C."  Calhoun; two brothers, Floyd and Ezra Calhoun; one half-
brother, Sam Lemaire; and one sister, Gladys Case.

She was a retired school teacher.

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Died Sept. 16, 1997 - Published Sept. 17, 1997

FALGOUT, ROLAND 

Roland Paul Falgout, 75, a native of Mathews and resident of Gheens, died
Tuesday, Sept 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Greens.  Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by his wife, Anna L. Falgout; one son, Donald P. Falgout; one 
daughter, Annette F. Whitlock; two sisters, Shirley Dapia and Selma Bagala;
three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nacy and Agusta Sampey Falgout; and 
one great-grandson, Karl Dufrene Falgout.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion 
Post No.  349 in Raceland, and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 16, 1997 - Published Sept. 19, 1997

JONES, ROSE 

Rose Mary Jones, 61, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died 
on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997. 

Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church. 
Religious services are scheduled for 8 p.m.  At the church.
Dismissed services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial 
in St. Mark Baptist Cemetery in Labadieville.  

She is survived by her son, Alvin Carter, two daughters, Alice Carter and 
Sylvia Jones, all of Thibodaux, LA, six grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida Evans and Wilson Jones, one 
daughter, Elaine Carter; two brothers, Willie Thompson Jr., and Irvin Evans; 
and two sisters, Eloise Lawrence and Annie Mar Jones. 

She was a member of Moses Baptist Church.

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Died Sept. 16, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

THERIOT, MELINDA 

Melinda Hoob Theriot, 38, a native of Houma, and resident of Morgan City,
died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.  
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Living Word Church in
Houma.

She is survived by her husband, Ernie J. Theriot; her parents, Marvin R. and 
Doris Pertuit Hoob; one daughter, Staci Lea Theriot; one brother, Troy Hoob
of Houma; and two sisters, Wanda Hoob Henry of Houma, and Connie Hoob Tanner 
of Statesboro, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Noah and Clara Boubois Hoob Sr. 
and Benson Joseph and Leah Diaz Pertuit.

She was employed by Aimsco in Amelia and was a member of Living Word Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Melinda Theriot
Cancer Fund at the Amelia Branch of Guaranty Bank.

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Submitted by: Lou Landry
Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

ADAMS, ROBERT 

Robert Eugene "Bob" Adams, 70, a native of New Concord, Ohio, and resident of 
Houma, died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
funeral home, with burial in St.  Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Embree Adams of Houma; two sons, Keystol J. 
Adams of Mobile, Ala., and Patrick K. Adams of Houma; one daughter, Karen L. 
Adams of Houma; two sisters, Betty Wheeler of Lafayette, Ohio, and Mary Lou 
Embree of Jacktown Ohio; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Illian and Mary Forsythe Adams.

He was a retired measure technician for Tennessee Gas Co. and a U.S. Navy 
veteran of World War II.

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Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

ARCENEAUX, STELLA 

Stella Clara Moore Arceneaux, 86, a native and a resident of Houma, died at 
10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 17, 1997

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 
noon Saturday at the church, burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Leonce Preston and Reggie James Arceneaux, both 
of Houma, and Larry Stevens Arceneaux of Orange, Texas; five daughters, Audrey 
Mae Saucier, Evelyn Marie Pearce and Lois Marie Lovell, all of Houma, Diane 
Margaret and Loretta Ann Arning, both of Bellville, Texas; four sisters, 
Rosadell Levron, Gladys Rull and Laura Moore, all of Houma, and Rita Vilanez of 
Houston; w0 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Joseph Arceneaux; her parents, 
Rodney and Elvira Carlos Moore; one son, Rodney Joseph Arceneaux; twin 
daughters, Mary and Margaret Arceneaux; three unnamed daughters; and one
brother, Ivy Moore.

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

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Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

DANOS, ELOISE 

Eloise Autin Danos, 87, a native of Raceland and resident of St. Charles
community, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo 
Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in 
St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by on brother, Ruby L. Autin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton A. Danos; her parents, Louis 
and Josephine Zeringue Autin; two brothers, Edgar and Dave Autin; and five
sisters, Sidona Rodriguez, Olympe Naquin, Cecile Autin, Frozine Baudoin and
Ermine A. Degruise.

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Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

DUPLANTIS, EMERY SR.

Emery Joseph Duplantis Sr., 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident
of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday Sept.  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 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.

He is survived by his second wife Helen Ann Charpentier of Houma; four sons, 
Wayne, Don and Emery Duplantis Jr. and Richard Charpentier ; four daughters, 
Harriet Duplantis Pellegrin, Joyce Duplantis Matherne, Alice Duplantis Elliot 
and Elaine Duplantis Labit; 37 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded by his first wife, Valerie Dubois Duplantis; his parents, Elie 
and Victoria Duplantis; two brothers, Hayes and Walter Duplantis; one sister,
Ulsula Charpentier; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

He was a retired employee of Texaco Oilfield company and a parishioner of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church.

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Submitted by: Lou Landry
Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

KELLER, LOUIS 

Louis (Joe-Louis) Landry Keller, 70, a native of Ama and resident of Hahnville, 
died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Our lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will 
be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Gaubert Keller; three sons, Jeffery, Bruce
and Louis (Jonny) Keller Jr.; two daughters, Sandra Keller and Diane K. 
Faucheux;three brothers, Clifford, Lionel and Carrol Keller; three sisters, 
Daisy Rushing,Hilda Tregre and Shirley Vicknair; 10 grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amadee and Bernadette Champagne 
Keller; and one daughter, Phyllis K. Ladner.

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Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 17, 1997

MARMANDE, MARIE 

Marie Antoinette Toups Marmande, 94, a native of Schriever and resident of 
Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at ST.  Eloi Catholic 
Church.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No.  2.

She is survived by three sons, Marvin V. Marmande Sr., Dr.William A. Marmande 
and Burton B. Marmande Sr., all of Houma; three daughters, Virginia M. Powers 
of Mandeville, Marian M. Doucet of New Roads and Patricia M. Trahan of Harahan; 
one brother, Stan Toups of Thibodaux; 26 grand children; and 29 great-
grandchildren.

She preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Marcelin V. Marmande; her parents, 
Lucien Louis and Marie Clementine Poche Toups, five brothers, Reynaud, Leonard, 
Aloysius, Alfred and the Rev. Lawrence Toups, S.J.; three sisters, Ola Borne, 
Marie Schroder and Alice Higgins; and three grandchildren, Maria Marcelle 
Marmande, Richard Marcelin Marande, and Robert E. Lee, Jr.

She operated Golden Rod Dairy and St. Michel Plantation with her husband and 
was co-owner of Houma Insurance Agency with her brother, Alfred Toups. She 
served as president and treasurer of St. Eloi Ladies Altar Society, was
recipient of the pro Ecclesia ET Pontifice Medal awarded by Pope John Paul II 
in 1991 and was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

MCCARTA, VELMA 

Velma Danos McCarta, 53, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Venice, 
died at 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her stepmother, Liza Danos; two sons, Timothy and Chester 
Cheramie Jr.; two daughters, Dawn and Shawn Cheramie; one brother, Maxime 
Damos; one step-brother, Raleigh Terrebonne; three sisters, Georgette Baudoin, 
Thelma Terrebonne and Octavia Breaux; one half-sister, Charlene Vedros; and 
five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Lucy Doucet Danos; and 
one brother, Nolan Terrebonne.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.

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Submitted by: Lou Landry
Died Sept. 17, 1997 - Published Sept. 19, 1997

MULLER, EARL 

Earl Paul Miller, 50, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 11:22 
a.m. Wednesday, Sept.  17, 1997

Visitation is scheduled for noon to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral 
time, Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass is scheduled for 1 p.m.  

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Janisch of Bourg; ane son, Kelly 
James Nichols of Bourg, six sisters, Jerry Vitrano of Independence, Rita 
Vitrano and Daisy LeBouef, both of Houma, LA, Wilma "Chickie" LeBouef of Gray, 
Georgia Blanchard and Arabella Thomala, both of Seline.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Ollie Marcel Robichaux.  

He was a sales supervisor for Knight and Crawford, Inc.

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Died Sept. 18, 1997 - Published Sept. 19, 1997

CAILLOUET, HATTIE 

Hattie Prejean Caillouet, 98, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, 
LA, died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997.   

Visitation is scheduled for 8 a. m. to funeral time Saturday at the St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral. Mass is scheduled for 10 a. m. Saturday at the Church with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by four daughters.  Rita Zeringue, Frances Clement, Kathleen 
Percle and Betty Melancon; one sister, Agnes Thibodaux; 15 grandchildren; 31 
great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Caillouet; her parents, Joseph 
Prejean and Emily Dardan; one son, Roland Caillouet; two daughters, Gertrude 
Chaisson and Yvonne Adams; two brothers, Henry and Jessie Prejean; and on 
sister, Mae Chaisson.

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Died Sept. 18, 1997 - Published Sept. 19, 1997

FOOTE, VERLIE 

Verlie Toups Foote, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA, died Thursday, 
Sept. 18, 1997.  

Visitation is scheduled for 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic 
Church.Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.  

She is survived by three sons, Edward, John, and David Foote; one daughter, 
Mary Foote Akazar; three brothers, Harry S. Toups, Jr. of Thibodaux, LA, 
Randall Toups of Waco, TX, and Kempton Toups of Luerue Valley, Calif.; one 
sister, Lois Johnson of Luling; and 10 grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton Irving Foote, her parents, 
Harry and Verna Toups Sr;and one brother, Kenneth Toups. 

She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church.  She was a member of 
the Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association and the Louisiana Retired 
Teachers Association, St. Joseph 3rd order of Mt. Carmel, St. Thomas Aquinas 
Prayer Group, Bayou River Magnificant and a former member of the St. Genevieve 
Altar Society.  Foote was a retired teacher of the Lafourche Parish School 
system. She taught at Golden Meadow Elementary and Thibodaux Elementary schools 
for 31 years.

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Died Sept. 18, 1997 - Published Sept. 18, 1997

KIFFE, EDWIN SR.

Edwin Antoine Kiffe Sr., 72, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:50
a.m. Thursday.  Sept 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off.  Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Bourgeois Diffe; one son, Edwin "Buddy"
Kiffe Jr. and wife Gerri; three daughters, Mrs.  Bob (Dolly Kiffe) McKenney, 
Mrs. Kenneth (Brenda Kiffe) Theriot and Mrs.  Ferrell (Edwina Kiffe) Duet; five
brothers, Steven, Curlin, Leroy, Horace, and Edmond Kiffe; one adopted brother,
Henry Vega Jr.; one sister, Eula K Cook; 10 grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lodrigues and Victoria Toups Kiffe; 
and on sister, Earlilne Kiffe.

He was a commercial shrimper, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, recipient of 
the bronze Star, member and past vice-president of the Louisiana Shrimpers 
Association, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, member of the American 
Legion and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 19, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

AUTIN, DEEANN

Deeann Eymard Autin, 45, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:20 p.m., 
Friday, Sept 19, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. 
Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Joseph Autin; one son, Zeke Autin; one 
daughter, Marcy Autin; her parents, Betrice Ulm Eymard and Walton Joseph 
Eymard; two sisters JoAnn Eymard and Connie Tiffet; one brother in law, William 
Tiffet; and one sister in law, Jeanne Autin. 

She was employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board system. She was a 
member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Cym of Holy Rosary. She was 
a board certified counselor. 

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Died Sept. 19, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

GRANIER, NICHOLAS 

Nicholas ÒNickÓ Lawrence Granier, 20, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of 
Chackbay, died Friday, Sept. 19, 1977. Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 10 p.m. 
today and 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at Victory Assembly of God in Vacherie. Religious 
services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Juliet Foret; his father, Byron Granier; his 
step mother, Josie Granier; his grandmother, Dorothy Granier; three brothers, 
Jared Paul, Clint Michael, and Benjamin Granier; one step brother, Kenny Martinez; 
one sister, Desire Martinez; a nephew Matthew Paul Granier.

He was preceded by his grandparents, Dave Granier and Adeline and Lawrence Folse. 
He was employed by J. Caldera Contractors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. 
He also enjoyed carpentry. 

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Submitted by: Lou Landry
Died Sept. 19, 1997 - Published Sept. 21, 1997

GUIDROZ, EDITH 

Edith Griffin Guidroz, 89, native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, 
died at 6 p.m. Friday Sept. 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m.  Today and 7 to 10 a.m. Monday at Falgout 
Funeral Home.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Norris and Eugene Guidroz; one daughter, Anna Rose 
Allemand; three sisters, Agatha Schouest, Marie Allemand and Agnes Hebert; nine 
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Guidroz; her parents, Willie 
and Celema Chiasson Griffin; one son, Richard Guidroz; one daughter, Mildred 
Andras; four brothers, Eddie, Emile, Alex and Milton Griffin; and two sisters, 
Sadie Chiasson and Annie Allemand.

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Died Sept. 19, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

SMITH, ANITA

Anita ÒNitaÓ Babin Smith, 82, a native of Houma and a resident of Metairie for 
44 years, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997. Mass was Saturday at Our Lady 
of Divine Providence Catholic Church in Metairie, with interment in Garden of 
Memories Cemetery in Metairie.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Peter Smith Sr. of Metairie; one son, 
Jason P. Smith Jr. of New Orleans; five daughters, Joan Smith Klevorn, Geri 
Smith Cardinale, Charlene Smith Bourgeois, Sally Smith Simoneaux and Melissa 
Smith Morrow, all of New Orleans; three sisters, Elfie Babin Dupre and Mrs. 
Hays (Frances ÒFannyÓ Babin) Porche, both of Bayou Dularge, and Mrs. Walter 
(Nettie Babin) Domingue of Thibodaux; 13 grandchildren; and one great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aurestile and Adele Authement Babin; 
and three brothers, Roger M., Octave ÒWhiteyÓ and Philip Babin. She was a 
homemaker, a graduate of Terrebonne High School, a member of the Keen-Agers 
Club and a parishioner of Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church.

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Died Sept. 19, 1997 - Published Sept. 21, 1997

TALBOT, CLAUDIA 

Claudia Wilkes Talbot, 81, a native of Centerville and resident of Houma, died 
at 2:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 19, 1997.

Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 
a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Assumption Church of Franklin.  Mass is
scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in Franklin Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Claude W., Richard W., and William J. Talbot 
II;; one daughter, Nell Legendre; two sisters, Vivian Romaire and Nell Clausen; 
nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bigler Talbot; and her 
parents, Richard Greenwood and Leonell m. Martin Wilkes.

She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.  She was a member of 
the Catholic Daughters of Houma and the Ladies Altar Society in Franklin and 
the Wednesday Bridge Club.  She was also a homemaker.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 
1001 Broadway, New York, NY 10001.

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 20, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

COOK, SIDONIA 

Sidonia Toups Coca, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Raceland, 
died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept 20, 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 following in Holy Savior Cemetery 
in Lockport.

She is survived by one sister, Gladys T Chatelain; and numerous nieces and 
nephews. 

She was preceded by her husband, Clovis J. Coca; her parents, Charles Paul 
and Maria Foret Toups; one daughter, Sharon H. Coca; two brothers, Lucien 
Mark and Charles Toups; and three sisters, Lucille T Dupre, Loura T. Ruffina, 
and May T. Brown.

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Died Sept. 20, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

GAUDET, CHARLES 

Charles F. Gaudet, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 a.m. 
Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry 
Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church. 
Mass is at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Benoit Gaudet; one stepson, Harold J. Gros 
of Baton Rouge; one brother, Paul J. Gaudet of Thibodaux; three step 
grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents, Joseph and Odelia Knoblock Gaudet; and one 
sister, Marie G. Doolittle.

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 20, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

KURTZ, AGNES 

Agnes Levron Kurtz, 93, a native of Grand Bayou and a resident of Houma, died 
at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 
funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today 
at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial following in Garden of Memories 
Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Harold P. Kurtz of Houma and Douglas P. Kurtz of 
Montegut; nine grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband, Harold Valmont Kurtz; her parents, Oscar Adam 
and Octavia Louise Bourg Levron; her grandparents, Victor Levron Sr., Cecile 
Dupre, John Bourg and Marie Dubois; and one grandchild, Kerwin Kurtz. She was 
a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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Died Sept. 20, 1997 - Published Sept. 21, 1997

MARCEL, LEON 

Leon Joseph Marcel, 71, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9;42 a.m., 
Saturday, Sept 20, 1997.

Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m.  Today at Chauvin Funeral Home and noon 
to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Church.  Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. 
Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Clemilia Gautreaux Marcel of Bayou Blue; thre sons, 
Glenn and Ferrell Marcel, both of Baton Rouge and Johnny John Mathis of Texas; 
and daughter, Mrs Glen (Azilda) M. Authement of Raceland; one brother, Lovancie 
Toups, of Houma; one sister, Noline Kimball of Wagganam; and four 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Azilda Porche Marcel; one 
brother, Pierre Marcel; and one sister., Azora Blanchard.

He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.  He was an Air Force veteran 
of World War II and a member of American Legion and Bayou Blue Senior Citizens. 
He was also a retired self-employed welder.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200
Veterans Blvd.  Suite 214, Kenner, LA 70062.

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ARCENEAUX, AGNES 

Agnes White Hebert Arceneaux, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, 
Sept. 21, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Tuesday at the K.C. Home in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Alvin Paul, Nolan Joseph Sr., and Clyde Anthony 
Hebert Sr.; three step daughters, Sandra Louviere, Grace Brunet and Ura Lee 
Liner; one brother, Charles White; four sisters, Mrs. Effie (Elza) Picou, Mrs. 
Raymond (Nora) Domingue, Mrs. Gary (Therese) Domingue Sr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Doris) 
Thibodeaux; 16 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 
and 16 step great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her first husband, Rosalis J. Hebert; her second husband, 
Ura J. Arceneaux; her parents, Dennis and Nora Blanchard White; one stepdaughter, 
Alma Rodrigue; six brothers, Enis, Ernest, Gilbert, Frank and Allen White and 
Octavia Eymard; one step grandchild and four great grandchildren. 

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AUTHEMENT, JEFFERY JR

Jeffery Joseph Authement Jr., one month, a native of Houma and resident of 
Chauvin, died Sunday, Sept 21, 1997. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. 
today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire 
Station. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial following in 
Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. 

He is survived by his parents, Nicole Naquin and Jeffery Joseph Authement 
Sr.; and his grandparents, Roy and Elaine Naquin and Mary Ann Authement.

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DANOS, DALMAS

Dalmas J. ÒBeeÓ Danos, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:32 p.m. 
Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. 
to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 
10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Vera Bourgeois Danos; and one brother, Adam Danos. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Olympia Verdun Danos; four 
brothers, Emile, Henry, Clemile and Leroy Danos; and five sisters, Elmira D. 
Robichaux, Antoinette D. Meyers, Josephine Danos, Delta D. Knobloch and Elma 
D. Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland.

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CROSBY, HERMAN 

Herman Antoine ÒMannyÓ Crosby, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died 6:01 
p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bazelise Bruce Crosby; one son, Surgeon A. Crosby; 
two daughters, Marilyn C. Agoff and Lou Ann Duplantis; and four grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe and Lizzie Lefort Crosby; two 
brothers, Urbin and Aramise Crosby; and four sisters, Evela and Lizzie Crosby, 
Aliska Plaisance and Armansia Compeaux. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War 
II and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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GAZZO, HAIDEE

Haidee Gazzo, 72, a native of Montegut and a resident of Grand Isle for 20 
years, died at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. 
to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Hedy Gazzo; two sisters, Gretta ÒToeÓ Fryou 
and Betty Clair Rogers; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband, John Allen Gazzo Sr.; her parents, Nollie 
and Flossie Robichaux Pellegrin; one son, John Allen Gazzo Sr.; and one 
grandson, George Gazzo Harrod. She was a member of Montegut ChildrenÕs 
Carnival Club and a member of the Krewe of Bon Terre.

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FALGOUT, IRVIN 

Irvin James Falgout, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Raceland, 
died at 6:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 
funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary 
cemetery in Raceland.

He is survived by his wife, Melva Alario Falgout; one son, James Falgout; 
one brother, George Falgout Jr.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents, George and Lena Bergeron Falgout.

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GRIFFITH, NOLEN Sr.

Nolen Daniel Griffith Sr., 79, a native of Conway, Ark., and a resident of Lake 
Charles, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. Funeral services were 
scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, with burial 
following in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Griffith of Lake Charles; one son, Nolen D. 
Griffith Jr. of Lafayette; two daughters, Mary Jane Danigole of Houma, and 
Virginia A. Griffith of New Braunfels, Texas; one sister, Lucille Newberry of 
Conway, Ark.; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was a retired employee of Landry Supply, Inc., a U.S. Army veteran of World 
War II, a recipient of the Purple Heart and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Post No. 3133.

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LECOMPTE, PEARL 

Pearl Catherine Lecompte, 87, a native of Houma and a resident of Chauvin, 
died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Sept 22, 1997. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. 
Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 at Chauvin Funeral Home. 

She was preceded by her husband, Clarence LeCompte; her parents, Beattie and 
Olympe Hebert LeBoeuf; one daughter, Joan M. Liner; several brothers and 
several sisters. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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MATHERNE, LENWARD 

Lenward J. Matherne, 81, a native of Houma and a resident of Gretna, died at 
11:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral 
time Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday 
at the funeral home, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Elvina Cotton Matherne; three sons, Linus, Al 
and Floyd Matherne; four daughters, Linda Coglaiti,m Norma Messina, Mary 
Tujague and Alice Matherne; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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MULLIKIN, BONNIE 

Bonnie B. Mullikin, 70, a native and resident of Mountain Brook, Ala., died 
Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Shades Valley Lutheran Church in Birmingham, Ala. Graveside services will 
be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 at St. Elizabeth Hall in St. Francis 
Cemetery #2 in Houma.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandi Prejean of Houma, and Candy Nasser 
of Birmingham and six grandchildren.

She was preceded by one son, Randy Mullikin. 

Correction:
Information provided for the obituary of Bonnie B. Mullikin incorrectly listed 
the time of her memorial service. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. 
Saturday, Sept 27 at St. Elizabeth Hall in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

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Died Sept. 23, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

CASTLE, LEOLA

Leola Lyons Castle, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, 
died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today at 
Gertrude-Geddis-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. 
today at New Salem Baptist Church on Lafayette St. Dismissal service will be 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following in Southdown Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin Castle Sr. of Houma; eight sons, Calvin 
Castle Jr. and wife Doris, William Castle and wife Eloise, Clyde Castle and 
wife Rose, and Larry Castle, all of Houma, Albert Castle of Fort Worth, Texas, 
Alvin Castle and wife Cassandra of Houston, Freddie Castle and wife Margie 
of Augusta, Ga., and Kevin Castle and wife Janet of Dallas; four daughters, 
Mrs. Leslie (Marion) James Sr., Mrs. Winsor Evans (Betty) Cannon and Mrs. Glen 
(Joyce) Matthews, all of Houma, and Mrs. Rodney (Lillie Mae) Jolivette of Orange, 
Texas; one sister, Stella Gibson of Milwaukee, Wis.; 44 grandchildren; and 39 
great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, Annie Scrubbs and Allen Lyons; one son, Sonny 
Boy Castle; four brothers, William and Tom Lyons, Willie Taplet and Albert 
Scrubbs; and one sister, Pearl Harris. She was a member of New Salem Baptist 
Church.

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GAUTREAUX, HOUSTON 

Houston P. ÒCigarÓ Gautreaux, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, 
died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will 
be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial following in 
Rogers Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Theresa LeBouef Gautreaux; two daughters, Mrs. 
Allen (Cathy) Roberts and Mrs. Columbus (Robin) Racine, both of Houma; two 
brothers, Walton and Elton Gautreaux, both of Houma; two sisters, Veola 
Laperouse and Eleola Bergeron, both of Houma; one grandchild; two step 
grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents, Lawrence and Roselie Trahan Gautreaux Sr.; 
three brothers, Easton, Neaston, and Lawrence Gautreaux Jr.; and two 
sisters, Rita Bourg and Edna Gautreaux.

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TALBOT, PHILOMENE 

Philomene Coupel Talbot, 71, a native of Pierre Part and a resident of 
Labadieville, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997. Visitation will 
be from noon to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church 
in Labadieville. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her friend, Albert Hue; two sons, Larry and Terry 
Talbot; three daughters, Gloria Hymel, Catherine Bourgeois and Tammy 
Naquin; one brother, Herman Couple; three sisters, Irma Pennison, 
Theresa Gauthreaux and Geneva Templet; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband, Elton J. Talbot; her parents, Lezin 
and Rosalie Gaudet Coupel; and one brother, Narcise Coupel. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Philomena Schoool 
Fund.

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BRUNET, MICHAEL 

Michael ÒMooseÓ Brunet, 43, a native of Houma and a resident of Bayou Blue, 
died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 
10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday 
at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. The rosary will be recited at 
7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the 
church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Eloise R. Brunet; his maternal grandmother, 
Rita Dupre Sonier; three brothers, Gerald Joseph, John Mark and Barry 
Christopher Brunet; and two sisters, Lilia Quatrevingt and Kathy Lee 
Marcantel. 

He was preceded by his father, Edward Joseph Brunet Jr.; his maternal 
grandfather, Herman J. Sonier; and his paternal grandparents, Edward J. 
and Alizna Babin Brunet Sr.

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STAFFORD, RAYMOND 

Raymond Thomas Stafford, 85, a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Cut 
Off, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997. Services were held Saturday. 
He is buried in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Vella Stafford; two sons, Michael Wade 
and Stephen Wade; one daughter, Karen Stafford Henry; one sister, Sylvia Mae 
Lusby; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lena Trotter Stafford; 
and one sister, Selma Horn. He was a member of the Community Bible Church 
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WILSON, ALEX JR

Alex Wilson Jr., 97, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Gibson, died at 
9:33 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. 
today at Gertrude-Geddis-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. A wake is 
scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Dismissal services 
are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah Calloway Wilson of Gibson; two daughters, 
Margaret (Cleona) White, of Houma and Irma (James) Beauty, of Gibson; six 
grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Rollins; his parents Alex 
and Lucy Wilson; two sons, Clarence Wilson, Addie Doris and Henrietta 
Francois. He was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.

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BOUDOIN, DAVID 

Davis John Boudoin, 31, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Canton, GA, 
died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept, 25, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 
10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 
with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his parents, Eddie L. Boudoin and Martha Boudoin Martinez; 
one brother, Wesley Boudoin; and two sisters, Barbara B. Tjoa and Beverly 
Boudoin.

He was preceded by his grandparents, William and Rose Landry Rome Boudoin 
and Andrew and Carrie Stover.

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ADAIR, JONNIE Sr.

Jonnie Adair Sr., 51, a native of Texarkana, Texas and a resident of Houma, 
died at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to
 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial 
following in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Adair; his father, Everett Lee Adair; two 
sons, Eliot Charles Theriot of Nashville, Tenn., and Jonnie Adair Jr. of 
Houma; two daughters, Tina Renolds of Nashville, and Kendra M. Adair of 
Houma; one brother, Joseph Adair of Houma; one stepbrother, Jonnie Arcement 
of Thibodaux; four sisters, Anna Boudreaux and Linda A. Burden of Arlington, 
Wash., and Judy A. Nolting of St. Bernard; one stepsister, Cristal Ellender 
of Houma, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Viola Jewell. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samart Funeral Home.

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BROWN, MARY 

Mary Anderson Brown, 50, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lutcher, died 
at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Tuesday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. Funeral 
services will be at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by her mother, Ocelia C. Bourgeois of Raceland; her friend, 
Wayne Batiste of Lutcher; one uncle, Elton Campbell of Raceland, and one cousin, 
Roland Lee Sr. of Raceland. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Anderson; two uncles, Robert 
Boots and Charlie Campbell; and two aunts, Gladys Campbell and Octavie C. Wiggins. 

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NAQUIN, PAMELA 

Pamela ÒPamÓ Naquin, 15, a native of Houma and a resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, 
died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for 5 
to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. 
Mass is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday at the fire station with burial following 
in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by her grandparents, Samuel Dardar and Nazia Naquin; her mother, 
Donna D. Naquin; and three brothers, Francis Joey and Buster ÒBuckÓ Naquin. 

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Marie Naquin, and her father, 
Francis Naquin Sr. She was a student at South Terrebonne High School. 

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ROGERS, GERARD 

Gerald Joseph Rogers, 55, a native of Lockport and a resident of Mathews, 
died at 11:47 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997. Funeral services will be held 
at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior 
Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Noah and Eula G. Rogers; one 
stepson, Bruce Benoit; two stepbrothers, Orgie and Richard LeCompte; one sister 
Amanda Oregon; two half sisters, Mary Scurlock and Janice Rogers; two step 
sisters Patricia Trahan and Dutie Blair; and one step grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Benoit Rogers; and his mother, 
Edna Punch Rogers. 

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VERDIN, AMANDA 

Amanda ÒWeezeeÓ Verdin, 17, a native of Houma and a resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, 
died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997. Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 
10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station.
Mass is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday at the fire station with burial in Bisland 
Cemetery. 

She is survived by her grandmother, Georgina Verdin; her parents, Sidney and 
Mandy Foussell Verdin; one brother, Gary James ÒBrudÓ Verdin; two sisters, 
Grace Marie Verdin and Annie Hutchinson; and two half sisters, Marisa Carcisse 
and Garilyn Verdin.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sidney Verdin, Antoine Foussell 
and Anna Billiot.

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LODRIGUE, ANTOINETTE 

Antoinette Evelyn Billiot Lodrigue, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died 
at 10:52 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
today, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with 
burial following in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by her husband, Nolan Antoine Lodrigue of Houma; her father, 
Cyril Joseph Billiot of Houma; three sons, Ronnie, Michael and Ricky Lodrigue 
Sr., all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Cindy) Kubiak of Houma; two 
brothers, Easton and Ivy Billiot, both of Houma; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alfreda Helena Molinere Billiot; 
and one daughter, Deborah Lodrigue. She was the housekeeping supervisor 
for Terrebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church.

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WESTLEY, EDWARD Sr.

Edward Westley Sr., 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of 
Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997. Visitation will be from 
8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will 
be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Smith Westley; two sons, Edward Westley Jr. 
and wife Enola of Houma, and Charles Westley of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. 
Clarence (Carolyn) Talley of Prairie View, Texas and Mrs. Ricky (Janice) 
Matthews of Lakewood, Calif; one brother, James Westley of Delaware; three 
sisters, Celeste Dykes and Lucille Joseph of New Orleans, and Augustine
Shanklin of Trenton, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, London and Eva Douglas Westley Sr.; 
two brothers, Raymond and London Westley Jr.; and one sister, Mary Ann Westley 
Banks. He was a retired employee of Terrebonne Lumber Company, a U.S. Army 
World War II veteran, a senior deacon and member of Mount Horeb Baptist Church.

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FUORI, MICHAEL

Michael A. Fuori, 80, a native of Waterbur, Conn., and a resident of Houma, 
died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday 
at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 
with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hurst Fuori of Houma; one son, William 
Michael Fuori of Commack, N.Y.; four brothers, John Dewey of Scotia, N.Y., 
Anthony Fuori of Daytona Beach, Fla; Foseph Fuori of Ocean Side, Calif, and 
Thomas Fuori of Farmingdale, N.Y.; two half brothers, James Fuori of Kings 
Park, N.Y., and Richard Fuori of Central Islip, N.Y.; two sisters, Madeline 
Ahern of New Orleans, and Stella Amarr of Westbury, N.Y.; two grandchildren; 
and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Knight Fuori; his parents, 
William and Anna Swan Fuori; and one brother, William Fuori. He was a retired 
executive pilot for Texaco Oil Co., a U.S. Army Air Corps instructor during 
World War II, a test pilot for Grumman Aircraft and a parishioner of Annunziata 
Catholic Church.

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MEJIA, ASTUSIO 

Astusio ÒBucketÓ Mejia, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 
3:35 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral 
time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be 
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial following in Cheramie 
Cemetery. 

He is survived by four sons, Raleigh and Larry Dardar, David and Kenneth Mejia; 
four Daughters, Mary Lou Townsley, Dora Pugh, Carrilene Sutherland, and Debra 
Falgout; one brother Bernardo Jejia; four sisters, June Rodrigue, Pat Dormain, 
Hope Mejia and Deena Day; 21 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one 
great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Billiot Mejia; his parents, 
Rudolfo and Rosalee Dardar Mejia; one son, Richard Mejia Sr.; five brothers, 
Rudolph, Gable, Eliceo, Roland and Salvador Mejia; and two sisters, Marie and 
America Dora Mejia. He was a retired boat captain. 

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MELANCON, AUDREY 

Audrey Thibodaux Melancon, 57, a native and resident of Cut Off, died 5 p.m. 
Monday, Sept. 29, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday 
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at the church, with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Melancon Sr.; her stepfather, Leo Bourgeois; 
three sons, Michael, Reggie and John Melancon Jr.; one daughter, JoAnn ÒJosieÓ 
Melancon; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Norbert Thibodaux and Frances 
Plaisance Bourgeois; and one brother, Sheldon Thibodaux. She was a member 
of the Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America.

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Died Sept. 29, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

THOMAS, EARL 

Earl Thomas, 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died 
2:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 1997. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today 
at Community Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral 
home. Dismissal services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 
with burial following in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Eula Mae Thomas of Houma; and three sisters, 
Betty Daigs of Houma, Patsy Sims of Gray, and Beulah Harvey of Baker.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Thomas Jr. He was a U.S. 
Air Force veteran and an accountant.

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 30, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

BERNARD, EDWIN Jr.

Edwin ÒLittle BuckieÓ Bernard Jr., 22, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of 
Raceland, died at 1:46 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997. Visitation will be from 
5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral 
Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church 
in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents, Edwin and Patricia Perrillioux Bernard; his 
maternal grandmother, Louise Bessie Perrillioux; his paternal grandfather, 
Edwin Bernard; his godparents, Edward Bernard and Hattie Boudreaux; his 
friend, Yasmire Johnson; one brother, James Joseph Bernard; and two sisters, 
Bessie Louise Bernard and Carla Marie Sapia.

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Submitted: by Cynthia F. Daigle
Died Sept. 30, 1997 Ð Publication date not available

CARLSEN, ANNIE 

Annie Marie Savoie Carlsen, 86, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:15 
a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 
uneral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.  Mass was scheduled 
for 2 p.m. today at the church.

She is survived by one brother, William "Billy" Savoie. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Chimento; her second husband, 
Casper Carlsen; her parents, Lee and Hermine Lonibos Savoie; three brothers, 
Claude, Maurice and Sidney Savoie; and two sisters, Agnes S. Michell and Maude 
S. Gautreaux.

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