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

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

IRENE AUCOIN

Irene Theresa Boudreaux Aucoin, 70, a native of Raceland and a resident of 
Theriot, died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday; Oct. 2, 1997. Visitation will be from 
6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  
Visitation will continue from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi 
Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by two sons, Arnold and Edwin Aucoin, both of Bayou Dularge; 
three brothers, Leroy Boudreaux of Delcambre, Roy Boudreaux of San Antonio, 
Texas and Wallace Boudreaux of Brownsville, Texas; two sisters, Riginia 
DeHart and Eva Elderton, both of Bayou Dularge; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alden Aucoin; her parents, Arnold 
and Lydia Breaux Boudreaux; one brother, Lawrence Boudreaux; two sisters, 
Alma and Rosemary Boudreaux; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and 
a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.


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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DUPRE, STELLA 

Stella Daigle Dupre, 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Chauvin, died 
at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. 
today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall 
in Chauvin.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Dupre of Chauvin; two sons, Willie 
Dupre of Houma, and Ron Dupre of Schriever; five grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean and Celina Allemand. She was a 
homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

FORET, OPHELLA 

Ophelia Lawson Foret, 85, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 
11:21 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Saturday at Falgout Funeral home in Raceland.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by one stepson, Dennis Foret; one daughter, Geraldine Foret 
Matranga; one step-daughter, Joyce Foret Rabalais; five grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Foret; her parents, Dennis 
and Alida Bergeron Lawson; and one brother, Ellis Lawson.

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

HEBERT, LEOLA 
Leola Breaux Hebert, 72, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died 
at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. 
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, Louis Breaux of Bayou Black; three sisters, 
Jane Hebert and Iona Guidry, both of Bayou Black, and Rosemary Walker of Algiers; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Hebert; and her parents, Louis 
Willie and Lottie Marie Dumesnil Breaux Sr. She was a homemaker, a member of the 
Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PERRERE, AGNEIL 
Agneil J. Perrere, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9 a.m. 
Wednesday, Oct. l, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 
8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville.  
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Minta Acosta Perrere; one son, Dr. Donald J. 
Perrere, D.D.S.; two sisters, Alma Borne and Nilda Bergeron; one grandchild 
and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Matilda Rivere Perrere; 
one stepbrother; and two sisters. 

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SCHEXNAILDRE, NORVIN 

Norvin Joseph Schexnaildre, 94, a native of Lucy and resident of Houma, died 
at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral 
time Friday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in New Orleans.  Mass will be 
at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with interment in St. Louis Cemetery No.  3.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Corales Schexnaildre; three sons, Norvin Jude, 
Merle J. and Alvin A. Schexnaildre; three daughters, Rosary Glynn, Helena Burgard 
and Paulette Rogers; one sister, Marjorie Lirette; 27 grandchildren; and 39 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mae Bourgeois Schexnaildre; 
one brother, Herman Schexnaildre; two grandsons, Andrew Schexnaildre and David 
Rogers; and one great-granddaughter, Patricia Glynn.

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SMITH, JOSEPH 

Joseph E. "Smitty" Smith, 74, a native of Oak Grove and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 
p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Larose Baptist Church.  
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in 
Sacred Heart Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Johnson Smith; one son, Guidry and 
Becky Dufrene; two brothers, Odel and Gary Smith; two sisters, Peggy and 
Lonnie Smith; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irin and Margie Isabelle McCullough 
Smith; and one brother, Lucian Smith. He was a retired 36 year employee of 
Gulf Oil and a member of Larose Baptist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

TRAHAN, ELISKA 

Eliska Ann Trahan, 31, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 6:47 
p.m. Wednesday Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial P
ark Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Garland and Gail Hebert Trahan of Bourg; 
her grandparents, Ivy Trahan Sr., Alcide Hebert Sr. and Thelma Deroche 
Hebert;
and one brother, Barry J. Trahan.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Rosalie LeBeouf Trahan and her 
godmother, Mary Trahan. She was a parishioner of St. Ann's Catholic Church in 
Bourg.

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Houma Courier, Oct 2, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

VITALE, THELMA 

Thelma Blanchard Vitale, 88, a native of New York and resident of 
Napoleonville, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Visitation will be 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville.  
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Vitale; and her parents, Cazimere 
Blanchard and Lydia Berniard.

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Houma Courier, Oct 3, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ELLENDER, JOAN 
Joan "Christine" Ellender, 40, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 10:05 p.m. 
Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. 
today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Church Hall in Bourg.  
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Ray P. and Delores Davenport Ellender; one son, 
Anthony Hickman Jr.; one daughter, Germaine Hickman; four brothers, Bobby, Vernon, 
Warner and Chad Ellender; and three sisters, Brenda Johnson, Katheryn Mitchell 
and Zoeanne Ellender. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 3, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

FONSECA, JUDE 
Jude Joseph Fonseca, infant, a native of Houma and resident of Des Allemands, 
died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Graveside services are scheduled for 
4:30 p.m. today at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. 

He is survived by his parents, Herman "Buddy" and Danelle D. Fonseca Jr.; 
paternal grandparents, Herman and Ruby Fonseca S.; maternal grandmother, 
Jetie Dufrene; one brother, Matthew Fonseca; and two sisters, Lori and Michelle 
Fonseca. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Dorothy B. Fonseca; 
and his maternal grandfather, Wilbert Dufrene.

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Houma Courier, Oct 3, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

TERREBONNE, GILBERT 

Gilbert "Gil" Terrebonne, 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 
9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997. Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 
funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.  Mass is 
scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Helen St. Pierre Terrebonne; one brother, Alidore 
Terrebonne; one sister, Vivian Lefort; four grandchildren; and seven great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Victoria Ganbrella Terrebonne; 
two sons, Kerney and Gilbert Terrebonne Jr.; two brothers Alzia and Paris 
Terrebonne; one stepbrother, Lawrence Terrebonne; two sisters, Alorida and Rosa 
Jean Anselmi; and one stepsister, Clemonce Guidry. He was the owner and operator 
of Golden Meadow Cleaners, a past alderman of Golden Meadow Rotary Club, a member 
of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9000 and a parishioner of Our Lady of 
Prompt Succor Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 5, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

HURD, HENRY

Henry Grady Hurd, 71, a native of Dante, Va., and resident of Labadieville, 
died at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997. Graveside services were held Saturday 
at St. Philomena Church.

He is survived by four sons, Henry Jr., Bobby, Frank, and Kenneth Hurd; three 
daughters, Carol Ann Bourgeois, Dawn Marie Westberry and Joyce Quessenberry; 
a brother, Lawrence Hurd; three sisters, Lois Keith, JoAnn Keith and Wilma 
McCellan; and eight grandchildren, Brad Michael Bourgeois, Matthew Joseph 
Westberry, Justin Westberry, and Michael, Joseph, Jamie, Kenneth, Jr. and 
James Hurd.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Loredia Naquin Hurd; and his parents, 
Joseph and Leona Corty Hurd.

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Houma Courier, Oct 5, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

KELLER, FANNIE 

Fannie Frickey Keller, 66, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Hahnville, 
died at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. 
today and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday at Community Assembly of God Church in 
Bayou Gauche.  Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.

She is survived by her husband, Carroll Keller Sr.; one son, Carroll Keller 
Jr.; two daughters, Carrie DeJean, Holly Raffray; and two brothers, Eugene and
Edgar "Mack" Frickey; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Pauline Dufrene Frickey.

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Houma Courier, Oct 5, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MILES, STEFANIE 

Stefanie "Stella" Frances Miles, 77, a native of Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y. 
and a resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997. Visitation will 
be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be 
at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales 
Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one son, James "Jimmy" Miles Jr. of Houma; one daughter, 
Phyllis M. Rumbelow of Richland, Wash.; one brother, Al Minciel of Glen Cove 
and Margaret Smith of Coram, N.Y.; and Kristin S. Miles; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edwin Miles Sr.; her parents, 
Vincent and Frances Swierzynska Minciel; and one siter, Helen Musto. She was 
a member of Houma Heights Methodist Church and a U.S. Army veteran.
She worked as a homemaker.

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Houma Courier, Oct 5, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

WESTBERRY, LULU 

Lulu Inez Crosby Westberry, 69, a native of Wayne Co., Ga., and resident of 
Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997. For information about funeral 
arrangements call Gordon-Harrison Funeral Home in Jesup, Ga., at 1(912) 427-3721.

She is survived by her husband, Ernest Jerrad Westberry of Jesup; three sons, 
Ernie and Keith Westberry, both of Jesup, and Fred Westberry of Atlanta;
one daughter, Mrs.  Ken (Karen) O'Neal of Houma; nine grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Claudia Knight Crosby;
and 13 brothers and sisters. She was a retired certified nursing assistant.

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Houma Courier, Oct 5, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CORRECTIONS

The Courier was supplied with incomplete or incorrect information for two
obituary notices.

The obituary notice for Edwin Bernard Jr.,(DIED Sept. 30, 1997) published 
Wednesday (Oct 1, 1997) should have noted that he is survived by a brother-
in-law, Danny Sapia.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother,
 Bridget Bernard, and his Maternal grandfather, Conrad Perrillioux.

The obituary notice for Ophelia Foret, published Thursday, should have listed 
Dennis Foret as a surviving son.


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Houma Courier, Oct 6, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEVRON, TRACEY 

Tracy James Levron, 26, a native and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 3, 
1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home.  Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue following 
cremation.

He is survived by his parents, Kenneth John and Peggy Jo Falgout Levron; his 
paternal grandfather, Berwick Levron SR.; his maternal grandparents, Jerry 
and Jean Falgout; and one brother, Billy Joseph Levron.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Adda Levron. He was 
employed as an installer by Country Carpet and Ceilings, Inc.

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Houma Courier, Oct 6, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MARTIN, MARIE 

Marie Hernandez Martin, 75, a native of St. Rose and resident of Raceland, died 
at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral 
time Tuesday at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland.  Mass will be at 
10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Ivy Martin; two daughters, Yvonne Martin Kyle and 
Wanda Martin Moreland; one sister, Ella Mae Pierce; five grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Corine Bergeron Hernandez 
Sr.; and two brothers, Lawrence and Thomas Hernandez, Jr. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.

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Houma Courier, Oct 6, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

REED, MURRAY SR.

Murray Calvin Reed Sr., 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:48 
a.m. Wednesday, Oct.1, 1997. Funeral services were Saturday at St. Peter Baptist 
Church in Thibodaux,with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie W. Reed of New Orleans, one son, Murray 
C. Reed, Jr. of New Orleans; two daughters, Gechall L. Reed of New Orleans, 
and
Marie R. Whittle of Thibodaux; three brothers, Leonard, Joseph and Ernest Reed, 
Jr., all of Thibodaux; and two sisters, Rebecca Reed of Thibodaux and Alvera
Hampton of Harvey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Almeter Reed; three brothers, 
Taylor, James, and LinRoy Reed; and one sister, Ophelia Celestine. He was a U.S. 
Navy veteran, a member of Raymond Stafford American Legion Post No. 513 and a 
member of St. Peter Baptist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 6, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SMITH, BEULAH 

Beulah Marie Hebert Thibodaux Smith, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died 
at10:22 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997.Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Theo Virgil Smith of Houma; six daughters, Mrs. 
Thaddeus (Wilma "Sis") Chaisson, Mrs.  Lovelace "Bozo" (Linda) Borel, Mrs. 
Elton(Diana) Theriot, Mrs. Larry (Ruth) Olivier, Mrs.  Willie (Carolyn) Rodrigue 
and Mrs. Alfred (Beulah) "Tootie" Prestenback, all of Houma; 34 grandchildren; 
23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Felix Thibodaux Jr; her 
parents, Dennis and Necia Theriot Hebert; and two sons, Dennis Smith and 
Ray Thibodaux.She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society 
and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 6, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

THIBODEAUX, ANTHONY Sr.

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Thibodeaux SR, 48, a native and resident of Labadieville, 
died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct 4, 1997 was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Sue Copeland Thibodeaux; his parents, Joycelyn 
and Hazel Naquin Thibodeaux; one son, A. J. Thibodeaux Jr.; one daughter, Wendy 
Thibodeaux; two stepdaughters, Tanya Gee and June Bilello, one sister, Elaine 
Gros; and two step-grandchildren.

He was the former manger of Winn Dixie Store No. 1552. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial donations may be made to the Aguaviva Children's Home, c/o St. John's 
Episcopal Church in Thibodaux.

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Houma Courier, Oct 6, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

TOUPS, EDMOND, Jr.

Edmond Joseph Toups Jr., 69, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:37 
a.m. Sunday, Oct 5, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 
8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.  Mass 
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland 
with burial in the church cemetery,

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Rodrigue Toups; two sons, Ritchie and Roddy 
Toups; one stepson, Christopher Roberts; three daughters, Donita Qualey, Dawn 
Toups and Susan Persinger; three stepdaughters, Beth and Jill Roberts and Joan 
St. Pierre; 10 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edmond and Nettie Gaudet Toups Sr.

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Houma Courier; Publication not available
Contributed by: Cynthia Daigle

BOUDREAUX, WARREN
Paraphrased from a larger article

Bishop Warren Louis Boudreaux, age 79, a native of Berwick, LA, died of heart 
failure on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1997, in Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation 
will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City, 
with evening prayer at 7 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon at Sacred Heart 
Cemetery in Cut Off with Office of Readings at 9 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph 
Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux with vigil for the Deceased at 7 p.m.; Thursday from 
7 a.m. until funeral time at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma, with 
a 9 a.m. morning prayer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at St. 
Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with interment in BishopÕs Crypt Cathedral. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse Louis and Loretta Marie Senac 
Boudreaux. 

He was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Lafayette on May 30, 1942 and 
subsequently held several positions in different churches. On June 4, 1971 he 
was appointed bishop of Beaumont in Texas. On June 5, 1977 he became the inaugural 
bishop of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese.

Annotation:  b. 25 Jan 1918 (SSA);  Bishop BoudreauxÕs siblings (up to 1930 census) 
were: Brothers, Delmere Boudreaux;  Sisters, Frances, Willia, Rose Mary, Marian, 
Juanita, and Patricia 

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Houma Courier, Oct 7, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DOMANGUE, ELGIN 

Elgin Joseph "Gene" Domangue, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, 
LA, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. 
today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus 
Hall in Chauvin.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Glenda White Domangue of Chauvin; two sons, Thomas 
James and Dean Joseph Domangue, both of Chauvin; one daughter, Patti Marie 
Domangue Dupre of Houma; eight brothers, Raymond, Gary, Clyde, Rene and Terry 
Domangue, all of Chauvin, Jerry and Israel Domangue, both of Houma, and 
Torres Domangue Jr. of Bourg, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Eva Pellegrin Lirette 
and Michael and Rosaline Domangue; his parents, Torres and Mary Mae Lirette 
Domangue Sr; one brother, Ernest Domangue; and one grandchild, Frannie Dupre. 
He was supervisor for Con Agra Shrimp Factory and a parishioner of St.
Joseph Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 7, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

GUILLOT, ANDREW 

Andrew Joseph Guillot, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 
10:15 p.m. Monday, Oct 6, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at St. John Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the church, 
with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife, Nobie Benoit Guillot; and three sisters, Emily 
Pitre, Pearl Oncle and Ora Roundtree. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Adelaide Richard Guillot 
five brothers, Murphy, Gilbet, Claude, Albert and Abley Guillot; and four 
sisters, Mable Clusing, Irene Foret, Alma
Molaison and Odessa Andras

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Houma Courier, Oct 7, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ORGERON, CLOVIS Sr.

Clovis Antoine Orgeron Sr., 78, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, died at 
1 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997. Visitation will e from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Esma Adams Orgeron; three sons, Ronald J., Chris J. 
and Clovis "C.J." Orgeron, Jr.; one daughter, Judy Orgeron Babin; two
brothers, Norman and Sidney Orgeron; one sister, Bertha O. Robichaux; 11 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rita Loupe Orgeron; one son, 
Donald P. Orgeron; three brothers, Esnair Orgeron SR., Whitney Orgeron and
Freddie Orgeron Sr.; and one sister, Maggie O Plaisance.

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Houma Courier, Oct 7, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

WEBB, THOMAS SR.

Thomas Jackson Webb, Sr., 85, a native of Bienville and resident of Houma,LA, 
died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday 
at First United Methodist Church.  Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Wednesday 
at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nita Vernon Webb of Houma; two sons, 
Vernon Tandy and Thomas Jackson Webb, Jr., both of Houma LA.; one brother,  
Kenneth M. Brumfield of Natchitoches; six grandchildren; and nine great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jackson Webb and Ruth Mosely 
Webb Brumfield. He was a retired employee of Freeport McMoRan and a member of 
the First United Methodist Church of Houma.  He was a member of Terrebonne 
Masonic Fellowship Lodge No.  481 F&AM; the A.W Connely No. 117 Order of Eastern 
star; the Kajon Grotto; the Brashear Chapter No. 82 and the Houma Council No. 49, 
both of Royal Arch Masons; Unity No.267; Lambert Council No.  22 of the Cryptic
Masons International the Walter Irving Lanier No. 307 F&AM of Thibodaux; Acacia 
Temple of Baton Rouge and the Jerusalem Temple in New Orleans.

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Houma Courier, Oct 8, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BLANCHARD, APPOLINE 

Appoline Granier Blanchard, 88, a native of Vacherie, LA and resident of Houma, 
died at 7:30 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Contact 
Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time Friday.

She is survived by one son, Theral "Sonny" Blanchard of Houma; one daughter, 
Virgie Price of Bourg; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Blanchard; her parents, 
Cyiaque and Virginia Folse Gramier; three brothers, Rab, Irving and Pershing 
Granier; and four sisters, Lily Pennison, Ginny House, Christine Dempster and 
Argentine Matherne. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 8, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BROWN, ANNA 

Anna May Andras Brown, 58, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, La.,  
died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m.  
Thursday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the funeral home, with burial 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by her first husband, Nolan Boudreaux; her second husband, Jessie 
Brown; her companion, Joseph Martinolich; five sons, Donald, David,Dennis and 
Kenneth Boudreaux and Chuckie Staley; one daughter, Charolette Staley; one 
brother Neston Andras Sr.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, Joseph and Hortense Ordoyne Andras.

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Houma Courier, Oct 8, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DUCOS, CLOTHILDE 

Clothilde Tores Ducos, 99, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, LA 
died at8:05 Tuesday Oct. 7, 1997. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral 
time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. 
Friday at the funeral home, with burial at 1 p.m. Friday in Holy Rosary 
Cemetery in Larose, LA.

She is survived by one son, Pierre J. Ducos; two brothers, Charles and Fred 
Torres, one sister, Elizabeth Robichaux; nine grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ducos; her parents, Antoine 
Torres and Susan Addenhoffer; one daughter, Alice Good; one brother, Antoine
Ducos; and two sisters, Grace Anderson and Edith Steel.

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Houma Courier, Oct 8, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SAVOIE, JESSIE 

Jessie Antoine Savoie, 83, a native of Larose, La and resident of Lawrence,
Miss. died at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 7, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. 
to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.  Mass will 
be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery  in 
Galliano.

He is survived by one son, Tony Savoie; one brother, Alvin Savoie; two sisters, 
Iona Breaux and Louella Hebert; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Guidry Savoie; his parents, Gaston 
and Evela Ledet Savoie; one son Mack Savoie; one brother, Harris Savoie;
and two sisters, Francis Bourgeois and Enola LeBlanc


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Houma Courier, Oct 9, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

HERRANDON, MANUEL 

Manuel F. Herradon, 69, a native of Cuba and a resident of Houma, La, died at 
8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday at 
Smart Funeral Home in Houma.  Contact the funeral home at 872-9685 for funeral
time Saturday.

He is survived by his wife, Georgina Olazabal Herradon; two sons, Manuel "Mannie" 
and Fernando Herradon, both of Houma, two daughters, Ana-Gloria Herradon of 
Miami, Fla.  And Antonio Herradon of Cuba; one brother, Julian Herradon of Miami, 
Fla.; one sister, Mercedes Jimenez of Miami, and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fausto and Basiliza Buitago Herradon; 
two brothers,; and two sisters. He was a retired mechanic for Trapp Chevrolet.

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Houma Courier, Oct 9, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

RIVETTE, LENA 

Lena Patin Rivette, 88, a native of Breaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral 
Home.  Contact Chauvin Funeral Home a t 868-2536 for funeral time Saturday.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.  Hartwell (Paulette "Polly") Herring of 
Maryville, Tenn., and Mrs. Joseph (Wanda) Bruchis of Houma; two brothers, Floyd 
and Dudley Patin, both of Lafayette; four sisters, Helen Belanger and Orleans 
Conner, both of Lafayette, Mary "Pep" Jenkins of Baton Rouge, and Hazel Posey 
of Benton, and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Camille Rivette; her parents, 
Armand and Isabella Champagne Patin; one brother, George Berdon Patin; and two 
sisters, Annabelle Addison and Alma Duplantis. She was the self-employed owner-
operator of Rivette's Fruit Stand and a parishioner of Annunzita Catholic Church. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terrebonne Parish 
Library or to a favorite charity.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

AUGUST, WILLIAM SR.

William August Sr., 58, a native of Bayou Current and resident of Houma, died 
at 11:32 a.m. Monday, Oct 6, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 
funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Funeral services were scheduled 
for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Moses Baptist Cemetery 
in Thibodaux
.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Denise Vizinat August; his mother, Ernestine 
Jacob; two sons, Mark John and William August Jr.; two daughters, Doritha Allen 
and Stacy Harris; six brothers, Louis, Lester, Lionel, Anderson, Dixie Elijah 
and Willie August Jr.; seven sisters, Hannah, Betty Joe, Loretta, Rachel, Nellie 
Mae, Bonnie and Lizzie August; and five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Brady Spriggins; his step-father, 
Richard Jacob; and one brother, Preston Jacob.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BLANCHARD, ALLEN 

Allen Joseph Blanchard, 77, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 
2:10 a.m. Friday, Oct 10, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today 
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, Myrtle "Bobbie" Garrett Blanchard of Houma; two 
sons, David Blanchard of Lafayette, and Michael Blanchard of Houma; two 
daughters, Lynne Blanchard and Patricia "Patti" B. Champagne, both of Houma; 
eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Bernice Roddy Blanchard; and 
one brother, Millard Blanchard. He was the self-employed-owner of R. G. S. 
Supermarket, a graduate of Terrebonne High School., a U.S. Army veteran of World 
War II, a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard and a parishioner of Maria 
Immacolata Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CATLETT, DAN CATLETT

Dan H. Catlett, 67, a native of Paducah, Texas, and resident of Houma for 30 
years, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997. Visitation will be from 9:30 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home, Interment will be at 6 
p.m. Saturday at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Tessie Danos Catlett; one son, Danny R. Catlett 
Sr; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Catlett. He was 
the owner/operator of Houma Pawn Shop.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

FORET, ELIA 

Elia Eve Foret, 90, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 
7:25 p.m. Friday, Oct 10, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.to funeral time 
Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic church in Raceland.  Mass will be 
at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Julie Babin Foret; one 
brother, Joseph Foret; and one sister, Linda Foret.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

FRANK, ESTHER 

Esther Quintella Frank, 91, a native of New Orleans and resident of Maison 
Deville Nursing Home in Houma for 11 years, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 
8, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Lake 
Lawn Metairie Funeral Home.  Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the 
funeral home, with interment in Metairie Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Herman L. Frank Sr. and wife Grace L. and Ronald 
P. Frank with wife Jean M. of Houma; five grandchildren; and 11 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Frank Sr.; her parents, 
Frank Gomez and Mary Anais Lobre Quintella; and one sister; Frances Q.Massa.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

GARRIBOTTE, EMILY 

Emily Rita Gregoire Garribotte, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, 
died at 3:22 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 
funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be at 
2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Family Cemetery 
No.2.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Antoine Garribotte of Dulac; her 
mother, Marie Lovell Gregoire; one son, Antoine Junius Billiot of Kenner; 
five daughters, Estella Bergeron and Rose Mary Dean, both of Westwego, Annie 
Eve Ordoyne of Dulac, Lena Rita Borne of Marrero, and Josephine Cone of 
Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Lillian Gregoire Williams of Houma 23 
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Noah Billiot; her father, 
Leo Paul Gregoire; one son Joseph Earl Billiot; eight brothers, Nicholas, David, 
Irvin, Joseh, Evest, Joe, Gilbert and Evan Gregolire; one sister, Philmon "Toot" 
Gregoire; and five grandchildren. She was a homemaker.

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Houma Courier, Oct 10, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ROBICHAUX, SIDNEY SR.

Sydney Joseph Robichaux Sr., 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Cecile Robichaux of Houma; one son, 
Sydney Robichaux, Jr. of Houma; five daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Jean) Duplantis,
Mrs.  Harry (Williejoan) Marcel and Mrs. Richard (Charlotte) Babin, all of Houma, 
Mrs.  James (Shirley) Orgeron of Larose, and Mrs. Carrol (Jeanette) Pitre
of Thibodaux; one brother, Lionel Robichaux of Gulfport, Miss; 17 grandchildren; 
and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sydney and Cecile Theriot 
Robichaux; and two sisters, Rose P. Toups and Julia R. LaCouer. He was a 
retired boat captain for Magaboy, Inc, a member of Holy Rosary Usher Society 
and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 12, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BABIN, MILTON 
Milton Babin, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 a.m. Friday, 
Oct.10, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Falgout 
Funeral Home in Houma and from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. 
Anthony's Catholic Church in Bayou Black.  Mass will be at 1 p.m. at the 
church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Thelma Babin of Houma; one son, Staff Sgt. Troy 
Michael Babin of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two daughters, Deborah Ann Babin of Thibodaux 
and Patricia Lynn Galliano of Leesville; one brother, Carroll Babin of Houma; 
one sister, Marion Galliano of Houma; three grandchildren, Cristin and Michael 
Babin, and Caitlyn Galliano; and one step-granddaughter,  Victoria Bohannan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Youance Babin; and one sister, Sharon 
Babin Pearce. He was the proprietor of B&G Wash and Paint.  He was also a member 
of the Knights of Columbus Council of St. Gregory Church and a veteran of the 
U.S. Air Force.

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Houma Courier, Oct 12, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DAVIS, LYNN 
Lynn Paul Davis, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, 
Oct 10, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be at the funeral home chapel 
with burial in St. Francis de Sales No 1 Cemetery.

He is survived by his special friend, Mary Callais of Houma; his mother, Belle 
Bellisle Davis of Houma; maternal grandmother, Thelma Bellisle; two brothers, 
Albert Davis Jr. of Thibodaux and Todd Michael Davis of Houma; and four sisters, 
Darlene Marie Davis, Donna Davis Burton of Houma, and Julie Davis Jeansonne of 
Natchitoches and Angela Davis Kraemer of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his father Albert Joseph Davis Sr. He was an artist 
for Bayou Terrebonne Art and Antiques.

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Houma Courier, Oct 12, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

JAMBON, YVETTE 

Yvette Serigny Jambon, 32, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, 
died at 7:56 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, 1997. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. 
today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off.  A wake will be from 9 to 11 a.m. 
Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.  Mass 
will be at the church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, John Jambon; her mother, Lura Lee Serigny; 
three sons, Colt, Chase and Cain Messer; her maternal grandmother, Margaret 
Hodge Lee; her stepdaughter, Gabrielle Jambon; two brothers, Chauncey and Corey 
Serigny; three sisters, Yvonne Bouffanie, Sandy St. Pierre and Julie Cheramie.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eunice Serigny Jr.; and two sisters, 
JoAnn and Rhoda Serigny.

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Houma Courier, Oct 12, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEONARD, FRANK 

Frank Paul Leonard, 53, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died 
at 10:40 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
Monday and 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout funeral Home in Raceland.  
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews with 
burial in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Champagne Leonard; six stepsons, Julia, 
Alonzo and Mario Perez, and Randy, Kenny and Robert McPhail; three daughters, 
Mrs. Thomas (Holly) Duet, Kelly Leonard Taylor, and Mrs. Julian (Shelly) 
Parfait; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mark (Terri) Chaisson; five sisters, Eula Beaux, 
Eugenie Boudreaux, Shirley Rogers, Earline Thibodeaux and Theresa Leonard Smith; 
and 14 grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Cecile Boudreaux Leonard; 
and one brother, Edmond Leonard. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

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Houma Courier, Oct 12, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MARTIN, HENRY 

Henry "Abbey" Louis Martin Sr., 85, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 
11:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral 
time Monday a Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel in Thibodaux.  Mass will be at 11 
a.m. at the chapel with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 
Cemetery in Chackbay.

He is survived by on son, Henry L. Martin Jr.; one daughter, Loretta Gobert; 
two brothers, Jessie and Chester Martin; and one sister, Maggie Massey; and 
three grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lay Elizabeth Allemand Martin; his parents, 
O'vila and Alice Ponville Martin; five brothers, Martin, Nelson, Clinton "T.B." 
Lionel, Frank Sr., and Foster Martin; and three sisters.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DUFRENE, NELVEN

Nelven "Duke" Dufrene, 83, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of 
Schriever, died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997. Visitation will be from 
6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Victory Christian 
Center in Houma.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 
with burial in Grace Christian Cemetery in Houma.

He is survived by his second wife, Walterine Rodriguez Dufrene; two sons, Alvin 
and Will Dufrene; two stepsons, Mathew and Brien Gros; three daughters, 
Genevieve Authement, Janice Pryor and Della Hembree; two stepdaughters Orine 
Adams and Dale Johnson; two brothers, Samuel and Calvin Dufrene; two sisters, 
Bernice Dufrene and Gladis Matherne; 18 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 
eight great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Dufrene; his parents, Adolph 
Dufrene and Josephine Frickey; two brothers, Jeffery and Chester Dufrene; and 
one sister, Nellie Dufrene. He was a tug boat captain and a retired employee 
of Otto Candies.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

INGRAM, NOAH 

Noah Davis Ingram, infant, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, 
died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct 11, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. 
to funeral time today at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow.  Mass was 
scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery 
in Galliano.

He is survived by his parents, Eddie and Lori Pierce Ingram; his maternal 
grandparents, Calvin and Loretta Mae Cheramie Pierce; two brothers, Daxton 
Led and Tyle Pierce Ingram; and two sisters, Kolour Mariet Duet and Simone 
Lorae Ingram.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEBOEUF, GARY 

Gary Joseph Le Boeuf, 15, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 11:15 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. 
to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church.  Mass was scheduled for 11 
a.m. today at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Emery Joseph and Ruth LeBoeuf Jr. of Bourg; his 
grandparents, Emery and Hilda LeBoeuf; three sisters, Gladys and Gloria LeBoeuf, 
both of Houma; and one nephew, Jason LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his 
grandparents, Emile and Rita LeBoeuf. He was a ninth-grader at Houma Junior High 
School.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEDET, BONNIE

Bonnie Rita Ledet, 68, a native of golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died 
at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct 11, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral 
time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one sister, Shirley "Pinky" Boudreaux of Bourg; three nephews, 
Julius and Ronnie Boudreaux, both of Houma, and Steve Collins of Maui, Hawaii; 
and two nieces, Paulette Boudreaux of Houma, and Caffey Rock of Brownsville, 
Texas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Joseph and Gerti Elizabeth 
Chouest Ledet; her grandparents, Wilson and Melanie Falgout Chouest, and 
William and Selma Lee Ledet; and two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Eula Mae) Wilkerson 
and Mrs. Gibson (Beulah) Collins. She was a retired bridge tender in Galliano.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LODRIGUE, JOHN 

John Edward "Tiger" Lodrigue, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident 
of Dulac, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct 11, 1997. Visitation will be from 
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral 
time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lena Solet Lodrigue; five sons, Johnny, William, 
Edwin "Tuna", Cleveland "CoCo" and Wadon "Beaver" Lodrigue; one daughter, 
Carmen Lodrigue Parfait; four sisters, Rita Solet, Jeanette Verdin, Mae Guidry 
and Helen Lodrigue; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Foret Lodrigue; and 
one sister, Marie Fazzio. He was self-employed fisherman.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PORCHE, HADIE 

Hadie Cadierre Porche, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. 
Monday, Oct.  13.  1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis 
Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one sister, Vivian Babin of Houma; and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband;, Paul Luke Porche; her parents, Eugene 
and Selma Gro Cadierre; four brothers, Louis, Ernest, Godfrey and Lylie
"Jake" Cadierre; and four sisters, Neomie Caro Florence Jacuzzo, Vera Duncan 
and Leona Pitre. She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ROUSSEAU, MABEL 

Mabel Hebert Rousseau, 86, a native and resident of Grand Bayou, died Friday, 
Oct 10, 1997. Burial was Saturday in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in 
Paincourtville.

She is survived by one son, Jerry P. Rousseau and daughter-in-law Kathleen of 
Paincourtville; two daughters, Mrs. Kent (Loretta) Lirette of Paincourtville,
and Mrs. Reuben (Peggy) Sedotal of Pierre Part; her stepmother, Aloysia Hebert; 
eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Addie Rousseau; her parents, Ulyesse 
Hebert Sr. and Renee Achee; two brothers, Emile and U.J. Hebert; and five sisters, 
Regina Labarre, Bernadette Buras, Anna Rousseau; Lannie Hebert and Annie Daigle.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SIMONEAUX, JAMES 

James Joseph Simoneaux, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, 
died at 8:58 a.m. Sunday, Oct 12, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 t0 10 p.m. 
today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano.  Mass will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery.

He survived by his wife, Joyce Hebert Simoneaux; three sons, John Thomas and 
Mark Simoneaux; tour daughters, Kim Guidry, Karen Collins, Teresa Simoneaux 
and Ann Duet; two brothers, Phillip and Roy Simoneaux; five sisters, Wilma 
and Katherine Simoneaux, Evelyn Stamp, Mary Francis and Sr. Lucy Simoneaux, 
OSB; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Lenes and Eva Ann Dugas 
Simoneaux; and two sisters, Marie Therese and Ethel Simoneaux. He was a 20-year 
U.S. Coast Guard veteran and a 15-year retired employee of ANS Engines. In lieu o
f flowers, Memorial donations may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; St. 
Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis or to Tulane Cancer Center.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

STONE, TAMERA

Tamera Yackley Stone, 32, a native of Moline, Ill., and resident of Luling, died 
Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday 
at First Union Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands.

She is survived by her friend, Karl Ledoux; her parents, Martin and Dorothy 
Yackley; one brother, Richard Blue; one aunt, Susie Petterson of Illinois; one
great-aunt, Dorothy Morehead; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She 
was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth and Lola Evans and
Charles and Edith Spicer; and one uncle, Kenneth Evans, Jr. She was a member of 
the Friendship Club in Kenner.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

TABOR, CORINNE 

Corinne Thibodaux Tabor, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 
p.m Saturday, Oct 11, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the church, 
with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Walter V. Tabor; two daughters, Judy T. Guidry 
and Patricia T. Baker; one brother, Wilson Thibodaux; three sisters, Henrietta 
Songe, Lena Ordoyne and Mable Tabor; four grandchildren; and on great-grandchild.

She was preceded by her parents, Victor and Sidonia Thibodaux; two brothers, 
Hector and Younise Thibodaux; and two sisters, Edna Farve and Velma Boudreaux.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

VANDERKAMP, EMMA 

Emma Viola Vanderkamp, 86, a native of Weedsport, NY, and resident of Houma, 
died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, Oct.  10 1997. No services are scheduled.

She is survived by four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore James Vanderkamp; her 
parents, William Edward and Mary Christine Bently Cartner; and one son, James
Edward Vanderkamp, Sr. She was a homemaker.

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Houma Courier, Oct 13, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CORRECTION

In Sunday's edition of the Courier, information was omitted from the obituary 
of Milton Paul Babin.  He is survived by his wife, Charlene Derrick Babin of 
Houma.

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Houma Courier, Oct 14, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BARRIOS, MARLENE 

Marlene Marie Barrios, 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, 
died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Silvain "E.J." and Louisiana Robichaux Barrios; 
one brother, Alan Barrios; one sister, Joyce Barrios; and one nephew, Jason 
Barrios. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.

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Houma Courier, Oct 14, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

FOLSE, ODELIA

Odelia Folse, 90, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Lockport, died at 
3:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 1997. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral 
time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport.  Mass will be at 
9 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, Albert M. Folse; and two sisters, Celine and 
Marie Folse.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Notessia Waguespack Folse; 
two brothers, Olida and Joseph Folse; and two sisters, Henrietta Folse and 
Marietta Laris.

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Houma Courier, Oct 14, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

JACKSON, LILLIE 

Lillie Mathews Jackson, 90, a native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct 13, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral 
time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux.  Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Dr. James Jackson; one daughter, Janet Hughes; one 
sister, Mae Manuel; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ray Jackson; her parents, 
Burgess Mathews and Mary Flynn; and one brother, Austin Mathews.

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Houma Courier, Oct 14, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

THERIOT, MARY

Mary Nelle Toups Theriot, 67, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. 
to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was 
scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Harris J. Theriot Sr.; four sons, Jimmie, 
Marvin, Jeffery, and Harris Theriot Jr.; three daughters, Adaire Cantrelle, 
Elaine Theriot and Alice Kraemer; one brother, Irby "CoCo" Toups; four 
sisters, Nellen Kowdouris, Nelcie Eschette, Nelda Degruise and Nelvin Landeche 
and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Marc and Isabelle Adams Toups; 
and one brother, Irvin Toups. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made 
to cancer research. 

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Houma Courier, Oct 14, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CORRECTION

Obituary information provided for Monday's Courier omitted the brother of John 
Edward "Tiger" Lodrigue.  He is survived by two brothers, Morris and Albert
Lodrigue.

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Houma Courier, Oct 15, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DUFRENE, DANIEL 

Daniel E. Dufrene, 75, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:10 
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday 
at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite "March" Schaubhut Dufrene; two sons, 
Curtis and Dwight Dufrene; one daughter, Juanita D. Luquette; one brother, Tracy
Dufrene; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Olive Danos Dufrene; three 
brothers, Nathan, Harold and Leroy Dufrene; four sisters, Lillian D. Poleno, 
Bernice D. McMinn, Phoebe D. Owens and Doris D. Candies; and one grandson, 
Corey Dufrene. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, a member of the 
American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of 
St. Gertrude Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be 
made to the American Cancer Society.

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Houma Courier, Oct 15, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

JONES, LUCIEN 

Lucien Stephen Jones, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:31 p.m. 
Monday, Oct. 13, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Thursday 
at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux.  Mass will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at 
the church. Dismissal services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audry W. Jones of Thibodaux; three step-sons, 
Rodney, John Juan and Irvin Richard IV, all of Thibodaux; three brothers, 
Charles Jones Jr. of Seattle, Wash., Henry P. Jones of Kileen, Texas and 
Chester P. Richardson of South Korea; one stepsister, Delores J. Jackson 
of Thibodaux; and three step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Jones Sr. and Mary Lou Jones 
Richardson; his stepfather, Chester Richardson and one sister, Cecelia Francis 
Shaw. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, a U.S. Navy veteran of 21 
years, a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver, a member of American Legion
Raymond Stafford Post No. 513 and a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 15, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PLAISANCE, MURPHY 

Murphy Peter Plaisance, 59, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland, 
died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 15, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout funeral Home in 
Raceland.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic 
Church in Raceland with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Rogers Plaisance; two sons, Ross and Dwayne 
Plaisance; four daughters, Bonita, Monica, Angela and Kandy Plaisance; three 
brothers, Manuel, Benny and Woodrick Plaisance; three sisters, Lucy Allemand, 
Anna Warick and Mally Patton; and 114 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fortune and Odiel Peters Plaisance; 
one son, Mark Plaisance; and three brothers, Norman, Norbert, and Freeman 
Plaisance.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BECNEL, STEVEN 

Steven J. Becnel, 59, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:40 p.m. 
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 
8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie.  
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Virgie Morvant Becnel; one son, Matthew Becnel; 
one daughter, Veronica B. Folse; one brother, Clifford Becnel, Jr.; one sister,
Marie Therese Steib; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Henrietta Steib Becnel; 
one daughter, Cornelia Becnel; and one brother, Carol Becnel. He was a deacon 
at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BOSSETTA, FRANCES 

Frances S. Bossetta, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie and 
Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 14, 1997. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. 
to funeral time Saturday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near 
Clearview.  Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment 
in Hope Mausoleum.

She is survived by one son, Patrick T. Bossetta; one daughter, Mary Grace 
Bossetta Adams; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick A. Bossetta; one son Kenneth 
J. Bossetta; and one sister, Marie S. Logan.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CEDOTAL, BEATRICE 

Beatrice Dugas Cedotal, 81, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of
Raceland, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout
Funeral Home in Raceland.  Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's
Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Jessie J. Cedotal, two daughters, Lilly Mae C.
Champagne and Sherry Ann C. Billiot; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Cedotal; her parents,
James and Louise Terrebonne Dugas; and one sister, Laura Lee Landry.
She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CHIASSON, EDITH 

Edith Sevin Chiasson, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 
5:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 5, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral 
time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews.  Mass was 
scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in 
Lockport.

She is survived by three sons, Gerald, Donald and Dennis Chiasson; two daughters, 
Dorothy C. Lirette and Diana C. Kern; two brothers, Nolan and Roland Sevin; two 
sisters, Mildred S. Hebert and Lena Mae S. Bonvillian; 10 grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Chisson Jr.; and her parents, 
Noah and Foustine Bertrand Sevin.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DETILLIER, WEBSTER SR.

Webster Pierre Detillier Sr., 70, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, 
died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport.  
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with 
burial in St. Mary Cemetery.

He is survived by his companion, Pam Falgout; two sons, Michael and Webster P. 
Detillier Jr.; four brothers, Moise, Galton, Clifton and Firmin Detillier Jr.; 
three sisters, Irene Molaison, Elizabeth Landry and Gloria LeCompte; four 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mae Adams Detillier; his parents, 
Firmin Louis Detillier Sr. and Josephine Mathilda Guidry; one son, Tommy 
Detillier; one brother, Mabry Detillier, and four sisters, Eloise and Mathilda 
Detillier, Elfie Sampey and Allie Knight.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

JONES, GLADYS 

Gladys "Maude" Dennis Lyons Jones, 87, a native of Houma and resident of New 
Orleans, died at 9:38 p.m. Friday, Oct 10, 1997. Visitation will be from 1 to 
4 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral home and from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at New Zion 
Baptist Church.  Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church.  
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Lyons Young of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. 
George (Gloria Lyons) Marcell of New Orleans; two stepdaughters, Beldina Lyons 
Freeland of San Antonio, Texas and Audrey Jones of Baton Rouge; three 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and onE great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Beldon Lyons; her parents, 
Alfred and Lizzie Banks Dennis; five brothers, Samuel, Arhur, Willie, Freddie 
and Wilfred Dennis; and four sisters, Rosie D. Lagarde, Elma D. Alvis, Hattie 
D. Burgan and Clara D. Steward. She was a retired cook for the Terrebonne 
Parish school system and a member
of New Zion Baptist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 16, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MACLEERY, JOHN 

John Franklin Macleery, 46, a native of Hurricane, W.V. and resident of Bourg, 
died at 12:09 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1997. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. 
Saturday at First Baptist Church in Luling. 

He is survived by his wife, Elsa Macleery; his parents, John Edmund and Myredith 
Macleery; two daughters, Jennifer and Charlene Macleery; sister, Margie
Macleery Wolf.

He was an electrician at North American Shipbuilding and a member of First Baptist 
Church in Luling.

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Houma Courier, Oct 17, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BOLDEN, DIANNE 

Dianne Beauty Bolden, 45, a native of Houma and resident of Opelousas, died at 
8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church on Old Port Barre Road in 
Opelousas.  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Elbert Bolden of Opelousas; her parents, Melvin 
and Mable Beauty Sr. of Houma; one son, Christopher Torrod Ned of Opelousas; one 
stepson, Durphy Devon Thomas of Opelousas; one stepdaughter, Katina Lanece Smith 
of Opelousas; three brothers, Edward Joseph and Melvin Beauty Jr., both of Houma, 
and Marvin Beauty of Raceland; and eight sisters, Elaine Smith, Rosie M. Mitchell,
Josie M. Beauty, Rebecca B. Scott, Brenda L. Parker and Lianna B. Coleman, all 
of Houma, Lorraine Coleman of Gray, and Katerine Beamon of Thibodaux. 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Daniel Ned. She was a deaconess 
of Greater Union Missionary Baptist church, treasurer of the Senior Home Mission, 
a member of Senior Choir, a member of the Sunday School Department, a member of 
the Matron and member of the Pastor's Aide Committee.

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Houma Courier, Oct 17, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ELLENDER, HELEN 

Helen Marie Waguespack Ellender, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 
12:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. 
Francis de Sales Cathedral.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.  
A grave side service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 at St. Francis 
de Sales Cemetery No.2.

She is survived by her former husband, Lee P. Ellender; three sons, Darrell 
James, Barry F. and Wayne Thomas Ellender; 10 daughters, Carol Anne, Mary C. 
And Christina Marie Ellender, Mrs.  Glenn (Theresa) Redmond, Mrs. Randy (Wanda) 
Rogers, Mrs. Van (Patricia) Seago, Mrs. Keith (Bonnie) Welch, Mrs. Jules 
"Butch" (Paula) Hebert Jr., Mrs. Barry (Winnie) Falgout and Mrs. Craig 
(Laraine) Giroir; one sister, Dorothy Waguespack Blanchard; 34 grandchildren; 
and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Lucien and Josephine Samanie 
Waguespack; and one grandson, Joshua Lee Joseph Seago. She was a former teacher 
for Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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Houma Courier, Oct 17, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

KIRKLAND, LILLIAN 

Lillian Tweedel Kirkland, 76, a native of Melville and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday , Oct. 15, 1997. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. 
to funeral time Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux.  Funeral 
services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John 
Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by her husband, J. B. Kirkland; three sons, James, Joseph and 
Jason Kirkland; one brother, Joe Tweedel; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Amelia Juneau Tweedel; 
one brother, James Tweedel; and three sisters, Virgie Camardelle, Joyce Richoux
and Virginia Tweedel.

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Houma Courier, Oct 17, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SIMS, ROSALIE

Rosalie Smith Sims, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, 
died at 11:02 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 
p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday 
at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday 
at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Carl Patrick Smith of Houma; one daughter, Aronda 
L. Smith of Houma; three brothers, Isaac Hazy of Gray, Ravin Wilson of Gibson, 
and Samuel L. Smith of New Orleans and one sister, Betty Mitchell of Houma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Smith Sr. and Louise Rapp 
Wilson; one son, Anthony Smith; and one brother, Henry Smith, Jr. She was a 
homemaker and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BERGERON, MARGARET 

Margaret Marie Dupre Bergeron, 61, a native of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, 
Oct. 17, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Monday 
at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma.  Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday 
at the funeral home chapel, with cremation services to follow.

She is survived by three sons, Charles B. and Jules D. Bergeron, both of Houma, 
and David C. Bergeron of Winter Springs, Fla.; one grandchild and two
step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Marion Freeman and Mrs. Sylvia 
Minter. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BECNEL, ERNESTINE 

Ernestine Catherine Becnel, 86, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray 
died at 8:38 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 
funeral time Monday at McMahon-Coburn-Briede Funeral home, 600 Moss Street, 
New Orleans.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, 
with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No.  3.

She is survived by her son, Henry J. Becnel; two daughters, Gail Gros and 
Yvette Bisso; two brothers, Norman Prendergast and William Prendergast Jr.; 10
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Becnel; and a daughter, 
Catherine Brown.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CASSEL, FERDIE SR.

Ferdie B. "Bud" Cassel Sr., 79, a native of Noble, La., and a resident of 
Algiers, La., died at 4:55 a.m. Friday, Oct, 1997. Visitation will be from 
6 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m.  Until funeral time Monday at Mothe 
Funeral Home, 1300 Valette St., Algiers.

He is survived by one son, Ferdie Casel Jr.; two daughters, Ernestine Rutledge 
of Vidor, Texas, and Melinda Cassel of Houma; one step-daughter, Edna
Sandifer of Nashville, Tenn. seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Hittson Cassel; his parents, Boyd 
and Ferdie Cassel; and his brother, Zee Cassel. He was a member of Truth 
Baptist Church of Gray and affiliated with First Baptist Church of Algiers 
and Mercies of God Association in Little Rock, Ark.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DUPLENCHIN, LILLIAN 

Lillian Boone Duplechin, 85, a native of Lawtel and resident of Gray, died at 
12:48 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday 
and 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma.  Mass 
will be a 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary 
Cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Charles Hammonds and Fred Duplechin, both of 
Houma, Randal Duplechin of Mauriceville, Texas, and Jerome Duplechin of Phoenix,
Ariz; two daughters, Cindy Duplechin of Houma and Christine Woodard of San 
Antonio, Texas; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Duplechin; her parents, 
Theodore and Elizabeth Lavergne Boone; two brothers, Eugene and Jack Boone; 
three sisters, Hermine McFarlain, Ida Taylor and Hazel Johnston; and one 
grandchild. She was a homemaker, a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic 
Church and a member of the Boone Family Association of California.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MABEL LEBLANC

Mabel Gros LeBlanc, 90, a native of Klotzville, La., and resident of Metairie, 
died at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997. Visitation will be from 0 a.m. to 
funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoloeonville.  Mass will be 
at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with 
burial in church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Gerry Zoller, Neila Loyacano and Carol Ann 
Able.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joseph E. LeBlanc; and her 
parents, Anatole and Ada Gros. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made 
to Poydras Home, 5354 Magazine St. N. O. La., 70115.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

VINSON, MARY 

Mary Louise Vinson, 59, a native of Hancock, Mich., and resident of Houma died 
at 2:17 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma.  
Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
cremation to follow.

She is survived by her husband, Hershel "Hoot" Vinson of Houma; her mother, 
Mildred Anderson LeGrone of Moums; two sisters, Cheryl Wiggins and Jeannine
"Gabby" Yeager, both of Houma; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Stimac; and stepfather, Smoky 
LaGrone. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and co-owner of a lounge.

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Houma Courier, Oct 19, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

WOLFE, GEORGE SR.

George Lawrence Wolf Sr., 81, a native of Boyce and resident of Raceland, died 
at 6:57 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 1997. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 a.m. Monday 
at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary 
cemetery in Raceland.

He is survived by his wife, Rosie LeBlanc Wolf, one son, George Wolf; three 
daughters, Janice DeHart, Melanie (Nancy) Thibodaux, and Shelia LeBouef; one 
brother, Grant Wolf; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Lolette Grant Wolf; three 
brothers, Overton, Adolph and Moses Wolf; and three sisters, Myrtle Bonnette, 
Bessie Lee Wolf and Anna Lee Wolf.

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Houma Courier, Oct 20, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ADAMS, STERLING SR.

Sterling Joseph Adams, Sr. a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct, 19, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 
funeral time Monday at First United Pentecostal Church in Brule, on Guillot 
Road.  Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial 
in Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Belle River.

He is survived by his wife, Therese Breaux Richard Adams; his mother, 
Lucille Naquin Adams; two sons, William H. and Sterling J. Adams Jr.; three 
stepsons, Gene, Steve and Glen Richard; three stepdaughters, Terrie Lynn 
Bassa, Billie LeBlanc and Bobbie Joe Chaisson; three brothers, Emile, Andrew 
and Daniel Adams; one grandchild; and 13 step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Adams.

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Houma Courier, Oct 20, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ARCEMENT, DOROTHY 

Dorothy "Dot" Arcement, 67, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:30 
a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 
8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville.  Mass 
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Michael, James, and Chester "Butch" Arcement Jr.; 
one daughter, Susan Arcement; one brother, Stanley Gros; two sisters, Ester
Duet and Jean Zeringue; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester R. Arcement Sr.; her parents, 
Camille and Mabel Bourg Gros; two brothers, Percy and Carol Gros; and one grandchild.

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Houma Courier, Oct 20, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BREAUX, JAMES 

James David Breaux, 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 
2:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1917. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will 
be at 10 a.m. Tuesday a St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Winnie Theresa Henry Breaux of Houma; two sons, 
David James Breaux of Houma, and Ted Michael Breaux of Bourg; one daughter, 
Rosalind Breaux Theriot of Plano, Texas; two brothers, Corbett "Sonny" Breaux 
Jr. of Broussard, and Alen Breaux of Montegut; three sisters, Ruth Naquin and
Ruby Boudreaux, both of Montegut, and Gladys Chaisson of Thibodaux; and six 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett Joseph and Ella Marie Burns 
Breaux; and two sisters, Gertrude Guidry and Maria Breaux. He is was a retired 
30 year field supervisor for Celotex, a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, 
a member of the American Legion in Montegut and a parishioner of St. Ann 
Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 20, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LECHE, DANIEL

Daniel "Judge" Leche, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Oct 
19, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home 
in
Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic 
Church.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in
St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Leche Richard; one sister, Mrs. George 
"Hilda" Blanchard; and two grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Cenac Leche; his parents, Isidore and 
Hilda Riviere Leche; two brothers, Nuna "Curly" and J. B. Leche, and three sisters, 
Isadora L. Revon, Elvidge "KiKi" Battaglia and Elda Leche.

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Houma Courier, Oct 20, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PLAISANCE, NATHAN PLAISANCE

Nathan Paul Plaisance, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. 
Sunday, Oct 9, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. 
to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be at 2 p.m.  
Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales 
Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Bordelon Plaisance of Houma; one daughter, 
Mrs. Ted (Susan) Eschete of Pearland, Texas, and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Narcisse and Aline Bouzigard Plaisance; 
and one brother, Steve Plaisance. He was a comptroller for Cenac Towing Company, 
Inc. a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Bernadette 
Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 20, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

VINSON, MARY 

Mary Louise Vinson, 59, a native of Hancock, Mich., and resident of Houma, died 
at 217 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 after a long illness with leukemia. 
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday 
At the funeral home.

She is survived by her husband, Herschel "Hoot" Vinson of Houma; her mother, 
Mildred Anderson LaGrone of Houma; two daughters, Cheryl Wiggins and Jeannine 
"Gabby" Yeager, both of Houma; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Stimac; and her stepfather, Smoky 
LaGrone. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the co-owner of a lounge.

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Houma Courier, Oct 21, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DEFELICE, BELLA 

Bella Petit DeFelice, 83, a native of Larose and resident of New Orleans, died 
at 10:39 a.m.  Monday, Oct. 20, 1997. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Willie S. DeFelic3e and wife Yvonne; two daughters, 
Mrs. William (Patricia D.) Mumme and Kathleen D. Bolton; one brother, Armand 
Petit; one sister, Beulah Melvin; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DeFelice; her parents, Armand 
and Adelia Authement Petit Jr.; one son, Douglas D. DeFelice; and one
grandchild, Marian Elizabeth Bolton.

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Houma Courier, Oct 21, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DUPLANTIS, WAYNE 

Wayne Charles Duplantis, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:23 p.m. 
Monday, Oct. 20, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. 
to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales 
Cemetery No.  2.

He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Marie Thibodeaux Duplantis of Houma; two 
daughters, Carrie Ann Duplantis of New Orleans, and Christy Lynn Duplantis of 
Baton Rouge; two brothers, Michael Paul Duplantis of Marietta, Ga., and Mark I. 
Duplantis of Houma; two nieces; five nephews, four great-nephews; and one
great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Earl Duplantis. He was an 
accountant and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of 
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Houma Courier, Oct 21, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

GROS, THOMAS 

Thomas Virgie Gros, 87, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
6:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux.  
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in 
Thibodaux, with burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by one son, Nelson Gros Sr.; one brother, Chester Gros; one sister, 
Marie Tabor; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great
-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Thibodaux Gros; his parents, Frank 
and Evella Naquin Gros; and one son, Francis D. Gros Sr.

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Houma Courier, Oct 21, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

TERREBONNE, KIRBY 

Kirby Terrebonne, 55, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Groves, Texas 
died at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct 13, 1997. A memorial mass will be at 7 p.m. Friday, 
Oct 24, 1997 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano.  Burial was in Calvary 
Catholic Cemetery in Groves.

He is survived by his fiancˇe, Camilla Philen of Groves; one son, Ronny Terrebonne; 
and two sisters, Ruth Guidry and Artenese Adams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirby and Eureka Terrebonne; and one 
sister, Sally Gaspard.

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Houma Courier, Oct 22, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BRUNETT, ARMITA 

Armita Emma Autin Brunett, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.21, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. 
to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Funeral services were scheduled 
for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.  Roy (Hazel) Doucet of Houma; one brother, 
Tony Autin of Buras; one sister, Clementine Hunter of Boutte; four grandchildren; 
and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcis John Brunett; her parents, Richard 
Joseph and Amelie Marie Griffin Autin Sr.; one brother, Richard Autin Jr.; and two 
sisters, Mozina and Loridia Autin.

She was a retired cook for Terrebonne Parish School Board, a member of the American 
Auxiliary, a member of W.A. Connley O.E.S. Chapter and member
of First United Methodist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 22, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

NAQUIN, RUTH 

Ruth Breaux Naquin, 73, a native of Belle Terre and resident of Montegut, died 
at 6:21 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. 
Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Montegut Fire Station.  
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Naquin Sr. of Montegut; three sons, 
Eugene Naquin Jr. of Houma, Ray Naquin of Lafayette, and Chester Naquin of 
Montegut; one stepdaughter, Peggy Dupont of Houma; two brothers, Corbett "Sonny" 
Breaux Jr. of Broussard, and Allen Breaux of Montegut; two sisters, Ruby 
Boudreaux of Schriever, and Gladys Chaisson of Thibodaux; seven step-
grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbett Joseph and Ella Marie Burns 
Breaux; one brother, James Breaux; and one grandchild, Jared Eugene Naquin.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Society Post No. 272 and 
a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
donations may be made to the Council on Aging in Montegut.

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Houma Courier, Oct 22, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

RODRIGUE, ALBERT 

Albert Joseph Rodrigue, 69, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 21, 1997. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home.  Mass will be a 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Cemetery in Chackbay.

He is survived by his mother, Victoria Rose Rodrigue.

He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Rodrigue; and one brother, 
Robert Rodrigue.

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Houma Courier, Oct 23, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BESTOSO, CECILE 

Cecile Laura Bestoso, 98, a native and resident of Hahnville, died at 4:50 a.m.  
Wednesday, Oct 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday 
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel and Marceline Madere Bestoso; 
four brothers, Blanchard, Walter, Albert, and Wilfred Bestoso; and two sisters, 
Clothilde Nicholas and Leontine Larrieu. She was a homemaker and a parishioner 
of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 23, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BOURG, HILDA 

Hilda Cecile Bourg, 69, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 12:37 p.m. 
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 
10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home.  Funeral services will 
be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by her companion, Roy Collins; six sons, John Paul and James 
Johnston, both of Houma; Robert Wayne White of Houma, William "Billy" Johnston 
of Bourg, Gary Johnston of Calbertson, Mont., and Larry Johnston Viola of 
Tacoma, Wash.; four daughters, Florence Wayne of Boise, Idaho, Susan Primack of 
Yucca Valley, Calif., Jean Littoff of Frisco, Texas, and Patricia Mahoney of 
Wailuku, Hawaii; one brother, Homer Bourg of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Betty Bourg 
Guidry of Bodcaw, Ark.  and Joyce Bourg Arceneaux of Houma; one stepbrother, 
Joseph Marcel Jr. of Houma; four stepsisters, Delores LeBeouf and Wilma Ann Luke, 
both of Dulac, Thelma Ledet and Geraldine Hebert, both of Houma; 24 grandchildren; 
and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Governal Bourg and Pearl Bourg Marcel; 
and her stepfather, Joseph Marcel Sr.

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Houma Courier, Oct 23, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEWIS, LEROY 

Leroy Joseph "Spoon" Lewis, 57, a native of New Roads and resident of Houma, 
died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday Oct.19, 1997. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 
Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p..m. Friday at New Mount 
Pilgrim Baptist Church.  Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the chruch. 
Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. 
Francis de Sales Cemetery No.  2.

He is survived by his first wife, Joyce Lewis of Los Angeles; his second wife, 
Mollie Jones Lewis of Houma; his third wife, Shirley McGhee Lewis of Houma; 
his mother, Josephine Davis Lewis of Los Angeles; two sons, Byron Lewis of 
Los Angeles, and James Carter Jr. of Chicago; three daughters, Debbie and Wanda 
Lewis, both of Los Angeles, and Wanda Williams of Atlanta, Ga.; and 13 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan James Lewis; and his grandparents, 
Eller and Cora Davis, Juius Lewis and Elizabeth Albert. He was a former employee 
of Saia Trucking Company, Terrebonne Motors and Air logistics and a member of 
New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 23, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

NORMAND, VERDIE 

Verdie Moreau Normand, 90, a native of Hessmer and resident of Houma, died 
Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997. Interment was Saturday in St. Alphonse Mausoleum in 
Hessmer. 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.  Harold (Deretha Normand) Chauvin of 
ouma; one sister, Edna M. Moreau of Marksville; two grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix E. Normand; her parents, 
Tellisma and Inez V. Moreau; one brother James Moreau; and two sisters, Ann 
Guillory and Rose Villemartte. She was a retired 39 year school teacher of 
Vermillion Parish and was member of the Ladies Altar Society in Hessmer.

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Houma Courier, Oct 23, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

SANCHEZ, THEOPHILE 

Theophile Josehp Sanchez, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Eunice, 
died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 1997. Funeral services were scheduled for 
9:45 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his companion, Mavis Morien; six sons Raymond, Leroy, Rufus, 
Euston, Ricky and Page Sanchez; four stepdaughters, Debbie Dufrence, Susan 
Brabham, Helen Daw and Gail Viccellio; three brothers, Nelson, Bob and Clifton 
Sanchez; three sisters, Gertie Hebert, Jeanne Gautreaux and Nancy Pitre; 17 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Tabor Sanchez; his second wife, 
Lessie Fontenot Sanchez; his parents, Doyle and Rosalie Sanchez; three infant 
daughters; and one brother, William Sanchez.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ELLENDER, H. ELLENDER JR.  M.D.

H. Thomas Ellender Jr., M.D., 53, a native and resident of Houma, died to 
11:39 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.  Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday 
at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Bess" Zamojcin Ellender of Houma; one 
son, Reed Thomas Ellender of Houma; four daughters, Lauren Elizabeth, Elise 
Alexandre, Claire Catherine and Marisa Margaret Ellender, all of Houma; two 
brothers, Erich and Dr. Albert Ellender, both of Houma; and one sister, Monique
Ellender of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Henry Thomas and Mercedes Ann 
Richard Ellender Sr.; and his grandparents, Henry and Jessie Chauvin Ellender, 
Phillip and Hattie Peltier Richard; and stepgrandmother, Mathilde Richard. 

He was a self-employed physician, a clinical professor with Tulane Medical 
School, a graduate of St Francis de Sales School and a parishioner of  St. 
rancis de Sales Cathedral.  He was a member of the Krewe of Houmas Carnival 
Club, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Nu Sigma Nu, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, International 
Society of Cosmetic Surgery, Pan American Association of Oto Rhino Laryngology, 
International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 
American Society of Micropigmentation Surgery, American Academy of Oto 
Laryngology and the Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons.  
He was awarded an honor award for excellence in undergraduate to laryngology 
at LSU.  A&M College of Arts and Sciences.  He had a fellowship in otolaryngology
at Tulane University.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

HAWTHORNE, WILLIAM JR.

William Richard Hawthorne Jr., 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident 
of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997. Visitation will be from 
1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at 
First Baptist Church on Highway 311.  Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at 
the church.  Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma James Hawthorne of Thibodaux; two sons, 
Elton Sneeze of Houma and Courtney Allen of Thibodaux; three daughters, Joyce
Kimber and Annette Valentine of Houma, and Ethel Watkins of Thibodaux; 16 
stepchildren; two brothers, Samuel Hawthorne of Gray and Nathan Adams; 11 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Richard and Maggie Williams 
Hawthorne Sr.; and one sister, Rebecca Adams. He was a farmer, a U. S. Army 
veteran and a member of First Baptist Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

JONES, ELTA

Elta Lerille Duet Jones, no age given, a native of Cut Off and resident of 
Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997. Visitation will be from 
8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off.  
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, O. O. Jones; one son, Errol J. Duet; two
stepsons, J. Clint and Buck Jones; two stepdaughters, Gianna Cothern and 
Elise Poplus; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Simon M. Duet; her parents, 
Clemille and Marie Lerille; three brothers, Percy, Emile, and Gaston Lerille; 
and three sisters, Edna Alleman, Maggie Pitre and Agatha Boudreaux.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LAFONT, NOCES SR.

Noces Joseph Lafont Sr., 92, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died 
at 3 a.m.  Friday, Oct 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will 
be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Herbert J. Lafont of Gray, and Noces J. Lafont Jr. 
of Belle Chasse; four daughters, Helen Barrilleaux Dardar and Janet Lafont 
Borne, both of Larose, Ethel "Mae" Lafont Malbrough and Ophelia Lafont Jackson, 
both of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Cheramie Lafont; his second 
wife, Laura Mae Foret Lafont; his parents, Ernest and Ophelia Pitre Lafont; 
one son, Adam Lafont; one daughter, Joyce Lafont Danos; two brothers; four 
sisters, and one granddaughter, Tammy Lafont; and one great-granddaughter, 
Karlie Blanchard. He was a self-employed fur buyer and a parishioner of St. 
Eloi Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEBLANC, LUCY

Lucy Ella Chauvin LeBlanc, 79, a native of White Castle and resident of 
Napoleonville, died at noon Thursday, Oct 23, 1997. Visitation will be from 
10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville.  
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Richard E. LeBlanc Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Tim 
(Dorothy) Thimmesch; one brother, John Chauvin; one sister, Clara Ruth Gilbert;
four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. LeBlanc Sr.; her parents, 
Munson and Clara Marquette Chauvin Sr.; one brother , Munson Chauvin Jr.; and 
one sister Dorothy Tucker.  She was a school teacher in public and parochial 
schools for 45 years and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MOLINAIRE, RENVILLE 

Renville "Raymond" Molinaire, 83, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, 
died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997. Contact Samart Funeral home at 
872-9685 for funeral information. 

He is survived by one sister, Annie Molinaire Billiot.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Victoria Cotton Molinaire; 
one brother, Stanley Molinaire; and five sisters, Marie M. Babin-Billiot,Amanda 
Duplantis, Elfrida M. Billiot, Narris M. Lirette and Alanca Molinaire.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ORDOYNE, ASPAZIEL 

Aspaziel Himel Ordoyne, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:10 p.m. 
Wednesday, Oct 22, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer 
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Ernest Albert and Edward Joseph Ordoyne Jr.; two 
daughters, Mercedes O. Hebert and Shirley O. Fairfax; two brothers, Yves and 
Nelville Himel; five sisters, Anna Lee Hebert, Enola Ordoyne, Yvonne Guidry, 
Lovina Guidroz and Delores Landry; seven grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ordoyne; her parents, 
Dorgeville and Emelia Thibodeaux Himel; one brother, Clarence Himel; one sister, 
Annette Himel; and one grandson Brett  Albert Ordoyne.

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Houma Courier, Oct 24, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PACE, CYNTHIA 

Cynthia Logray Pace, 33, a native of Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area and former 
resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997. Funeral services were Friday, 
Oct 3, 1997 in Moss Bluff. 

She is survived by one son, Joseph James Henry of Moss Bluff; four daughters, 
Crystal Gail and LeeAnn Pace, Anglia Maria Lilja Morris and Shannon Lilja, all 
of Lake Charles; her mother, Pearlie Prejean of Moss Bluff; her father, Louis 
Parham of Houma; her maternal grandmother, Beatrice  Kibodeaux of Lake Charles; 
her paternal grandmother, Carolyn Calder of Houma; three brothers, Allen Parham 
and Clayton Kibodeaux, both of Lake Charles, and Clarence Parham of Houma; and 
three sisters, Anna and Peggy Parham, both of Houma, and Connie Gauthier of 
South Carolina. 

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Rufus T. Kibodeaux of Lake 
Charles, and Dr. Louis C.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BABIN, CLARENCE SR.

Clarence Joseph Babin Sr., 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:40 
p.m. Friday, Oct 24, 1997. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout 
Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Monday at St. Bernadette 
Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the 
church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Rodrigue Babin of Houma; one son, Clarence 
"Buster" J. Babin Jr. of Houma; and five daughters, Linda Belknap of Texas, 
Deborah Dupre, Stephanie Robichaux, Pamela Babin and Hope Babin, all of Houma. 
He also is survived by one sister, Gloria Naquin of Houma; six grandchildren; 
and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rose LeBouef Babin. He was 
a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and served in the U.S Navy during 
WWII.  He was retired from McDermott.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BOUDREAUX, WILTON 

Wilton "Rabbit" Paul Boudreaux, 82, a resident and native of Labadieville, died 
at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday 
at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and on from 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Tuesday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville.  Mass will be at 10 a.m.  
Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Elda Gras Boudreaux; one son-in-law, Jimmy R. 
Stanaland; two daughters, Lucy B. Stanaland and Annie Boudreaux; three brothers, 
Allen, Harold and Alfred Boudreaux; two sisters, Anna Mae B Navarre and Pauline 
B. Albarado; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Julie Braud Boudreaux; two 
brothers, Luke, Jr., and Milton "Boy" Boudreaux; two sisters, Marguerite B.
Landry and Gurnel B. Roundtree.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BUCHERT, CYRIL SR.

Cyril "Cy" Henry Buchert Sr., 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, 
died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. 
today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer 
services will be a 10 a.m. Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with 
graveside service following at 11:30 a.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Singer Buchert of Houma; two sons, Cyril 
Buchert Jr.  of Houston and Thomas Buchert of Houma; one sister, Myrtle 
Meriweather of Omaha, Neb.; and three grandsons. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Buchert and Nora Buchert 
Patterson Tracy; one brother, George Buchert; and one sister, Irma Buchert. 
He was a retired finance administrator for Houma Finance Co., a member of St. 
Anthony Catholic Church and an Army veteran of World War II. He was also a 
member of the American Legion, and the Louisiana Independent Finance Association.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CHAPMAN, BRYAN 

Bryan "Chatterbox" Chapman, 30, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today 
and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Samart Funeral Home.  A mass of Christian burial 
will be held at 1 p.m. at Holy Family Church on Monday with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Chapman; his parents, Gerald J. Chapman Sr. 
and Rosalie Ewalt; two stepdaughters, Andrea Martin and Clarissa Auston; one 
brother, Gerald Chapman Jr.; four half-brothers, Patrick Billiot, Randy Billiot, 
Chad Chapman and Scott Chapman; one stepbrother, Ellis Billiot; seven
half-sisters, Toni Wallis, Sandy Moores, Mercy Eschete, Jessica Curole, Tina 
Chapman, Christine Chapman and Saddie Chapman; and two stepsisters, Eloise
Naquin and Eldrina Flemming.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis 
Broussard and Mr. and Mrs.  Nelson Chapman; maternal grandparents, Elise and
Collins Marcel; step-grandparents, Antoine Billiot and Theresa Chapman; and one 
step-brother, Elton Billiot.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CHAUVIN, TODD 

Todd Anthony Chauvin, 19, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died 
Thursday, Oct.23, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at
 Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi 
Catholic Church.  A Mass of Christian burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Jessica Giles; his parents, Bobby and Jane 
Wantlin Chauvin; two grandparents, Beatrice Samanie of Houma and Louise B.
Wantlin of Thibodaux; two brothers, Trent Chauvin and Troy Chauvin; and three 
sisters, Toni C. Dugas, Tammy C. Knight, and Terri C. Theriot.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jess Wantlin and Antoine "Buck" 
Chauvin, and his grandmother Dianne T. Samanie. He was a member of St. Eloi 
Catholic Church and a first-year member of the Krewe of Terranians.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

GRAVOIS, JOSEPH

Joseph Albert Gravois, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jackson, LA., 
died at 3:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24,1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 
funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial 
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home chapel, with burial in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.

He was survived by two sons, Mark Gravois and Wade Gravois; one sister, Hazel 
Cooper; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby 
Naquin Gravois and his parents, Joseph and Naomi Bergeron Gravois.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

HARRELL, CHARLES 

Charles Shelby Harrell, 80, a native of Oil City and resident of Luling, died 
at 10:30 p.m.  Friday, Oct 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today 
at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. 
at First Union Presbyterian Church with burial in St. Charles cemetery. 

He is survived by oe son, Shelby T. Harrell; two daughters, Betty Harrell Hebert 
and Martha Harrell; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Gregory Harrell; his parents, 
Charles Elmer Harrell and Myrtle Todd Harrell; and two brothers, Edwin A.Harrell 
and Elmer Merle Harrell. He was retired after 45 years with Texaco and 15 years 
with Champion Chemical.  He was a member of the Masonic Doric Lodge 205 of Morgan 
City, the Jerusalem Temple and a charter member of A.V. Smith Chapter No, 8 of 
Paradis.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LAFONT, ROSIE 

Rosie Delise Lafont, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Chauvin, died 
at 11:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 1997. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. 
to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian 
burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Belanger and Nerissa Rogers, five 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Lafont; parents, Joseph 
and Lucy Pinto Delise; three brothers, Salvadore, Michael and Anthony Delise 
Sr.; five sisters, Josephine Caime, Frances Cadcango, Laura Hidalgo, Annie 
Gros and Argentine Chabert; and one grandaughter, Deborah Belanger. She was 
a member of St. Joseph Ladies Alter Society.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LOUPUE, LOUPUE, SR.

Brent Thomas Loupue Sr., 39, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 12:10 p.m. Friday, October 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m.
today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral 
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday a St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial 
following in the church cemetery.

Loupue is survived by his maternal grandmother, Enola Tauzin; his parents, Adam 
Loupue and Merlyn Tauzin Loupue; two sons, Brent Jr. and Brennan Loupue; two 
daughters Brittney and Jade Loupue; two brothers, Rick and Glenn Loupue and three 
sisters, Gail Loupue, Kim Curole, and Jill Lasseinge. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Michel and Elia Loupue; 
and his maternal grandfahter Wilbert Tauzin, Sr.

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Houma Courier, Oct 26, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CORRECTION
In the obituary of Margaret Marie Dupre Bergeron which appeared in Oct. 19 
issue of The Courier, information was omitted.  She was preceded in death by
her parents, Jules J. and Aline V. Bergeron Dupre.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BOUDREAUX, MARIE 

Marie Pitre Boudreaux, 86, a native of Chackbay and resident of Mandeville, 
died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from noon 
to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home.  Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. 
today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Ronald, Ranzy Sr. and Henry Boudreaux, Jr.; one 
daughter, Laura Ordoyne; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Henry Joseph Boudreaux, Sr.; her parents, 
Lucien and Julie Ford Pitre; one son, Bruce Boudreaux; four brothers, and five 
sisters.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CHERAMIE, ALEX 

Alex J. Cheramie, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Chauvin, died 
at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.  Mass 
will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Virgus Collins Cheramie; two sons, Roger and Depp 
Cheramie; three brothers, Charlie, Johnny and Albert Cheramie; three sisters, 
Lenore Mozley, Irene Raymond, Ismay Theriot; four grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Augusta Cheramie; two 
brothers, Leonard and George Cheramie; and four sisters, Rosalie and Sedonia 
Boudreaux, Rosa Doucet and Leonise Cheramie. He was a retired Terrebonne 
Parish school bus driver, a retired net maker, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite 
Mason of Unity Lodge No.267 in Houma and a member of the Shriners.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DAVIS, JUDITH

Judith Ann Davis, 43, a native of Anderson, Ind., and resident of Houma, died 
Friday, Oct 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at the 
Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station.  Funeral time Wednesday is pending, contact 
Samart Funeral home at 872-9685 for more information.

She is survived by her fiance, Curtis Billiot; her mother and stepfather, 
Harry and Dora Davis; one son, Richard Strong Jr.; one stepson, Christopher 
Billiot; two stepdaughters, Christina Guidry and Crystal Billiot; and five 
sisters, Barbara Jean Melancon, Vera May Reece, Edna DelRio, Rosemary Foley 
and Jean Ann Sandy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Steward; and one brother, 
Pete Davis.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

DOMINGUE, PETER 

Peter Alcide Domingue, 68, a native and resident of Larose, died at 2:15 a.m. 
Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today 
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.  Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today 
at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Earline Arceneaux Domingue; two daughters, Alisa Marie 
Domingue and Karen Ann Domingue Johnson; two brothers, Joseph Chouest and Forest 
Domingue; and one sister, Enola Domingue.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amadee and Cecile Chouest Domingue; and 
one brother, Edward Domingue.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

GISCLAIR, MORRISON 

Morrison J. "Morro" Gisclair, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, 
died at 3:31 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. 
today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Helena Kiffe Glisclair; one son, Dan Joseph Gisclair; 
one daughter, Loretta Gisclair Jambon; four brothers, Joseph, Allen, Duroc and 
Alton Gisclair; one sister, Gernice Giscliar Bourg; two half-sisters, Gloria G. 
Terrebonne and Mary Ann G. Fillinich; four grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Gisclair and Lucretia Cheramie 
Gisclair; one stepbrother, Eugene LaBiche; one stepsister, Louella LaBiche Autin; 
and one half-sister, Dolores Gisclair. He was a retired fisherman and a member of 
the Greenhead Club.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PREVOST, JAMES 

James Provost, 55, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died at 8 a.m. 
Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Twin City 
Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church in Gibson.  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the 
church.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Provost of Gibson; one son, Joseph M. Provost 
of Gibson; one daughter, Angela Pitre of Gibson; one brother, Johnny Provost of 
Amelia; two sisters , Ann Hebert and Mary Tabor, both of Amelia; and four 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; and one brother.

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Houma Courier, Oct 27, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

CORRECTION

The obituary for Margaret Marie Dupre Bergeron in Sunday's Courier omitted her 
parents.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jules J. and Aline V. Bergeron 
Dupre.

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Houma Courier, Oct 28, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

MATHERNE, ONDINE

Ondine E. Matherne, 90, a native of Labadieville, former resident of Vicksburg, 
Miss., and resident of Tallulah, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997. Visitation will be 
from 5 to 8 p.m.  Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah.  
Funeral services will be Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with 
interment in the church mausoleum.  Contact the funeral home at 318-574-4152 for 
funeral time Thursday.

She is survived by one son, Paul R. "Dickie" Matherne and wife, Debra of Newark, 
Ill.; one daughter, Joyce Welch of Fairhope, Ala.; five grandchildren; and 10 
great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Delta Haven 
Nursing Home in Tallulah for 10 years.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BELLISLE, THELMA 

Thelma Boudreaux Bellisle, 97, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Mass will be 
Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Pak Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Roy Bellisle of Houma, and Roland Bellisle of 
Gulfport, Miss.; two daughters, Ethel B. Cunningham and Belle B. Davis, both of 
Houma; one brother, Clifford Boudreaux of Houma; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-
grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julien Bellisle; her parents, Willie 
and Emma Champagne Boudreaux; one daughter, Gloria Martinez; one grandchild Lynn 
Paul Davis; and a number of brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a 
parishioner of Annuziata Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BRADY, JAMES 

James Timothy Brady, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:03 a.m. 
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
today at Chauvin Funeral Home.  Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. 
today at the funeral 
home.
He is survived by one son, Buddy Lee Schelleci; one daughter, Patricia Eichorn; 
one sister, Margaret B. Burton; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Lirette Brady; his parents, Timothy 
James and Carrie Davis Brady; one son, Daniel Brady Morgan Sr.; two brothers, 
Berwick and Elward T. Brady Sr.; and three sisters, Laura Baird, Hilda Duplantis 
and Carrie Morgan. He was the owner/operator of Diesel Motor Company and a member 
of Unity Masonic Lodge No.  267. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be 
made to the Vandebilt High School Terrier Club.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BUSHA, NELLIE 

Nellie Folse Sampey Busha, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 
p.m. Monday, Oct 27, 1997. Funeral services were Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic 
Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. 

She is survived by one son, Raymond Sampey; one brother, Raymond Folse; and 
three sisters, Lena Gaudet, Maudry Theriot and Bonnie Hotard. She was preceded 
in death by her first husband, Leonard Sampey; her second husband, Peter Busha; 
her parents, Adolph and Clothilde B. Folse; one brother, Clois Folse; and one 
sister, Bella Landry.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ROBICHAUX, HERMAN 

Herman "T-Man" Robichaux, 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:45 
p.m. Tuesday, Oct 28, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 
8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.  Mass will 
be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Iris Thibodaux Robichaux; three sons, Gregory, Bryon 
and Ronald Robichaux; two brothers, Milton and Irvin "T-U" Robichaux; two
sisters, Velma Mayet and Verna Madere; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Merille and Cerita Babin Robichaux; one 
son, Michael Robichaux; one brother, Huey Robichaux. He was a retired 50-year 
employee of Falgout Funeral Home.  He was a member of American Legion Post No. 
349, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665, Forty and Eight, Woodmen of the 
World Lodge No. 664, Raceland Fire Department and Grand Marshal Club.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

THIBODAUX, LUCILLE 

Lucille Sanchez Thibodaux, 83, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7 a.m. 
Wednesday, Oct 29, 1997. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to today to funeral time 
Thursday at Thibodaux funeral Home.   Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Doris Tabor; one brother, Lucien Sanchez; one 
sister, Emily S. Ordoyne; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ozema Thibodaux; her parents, Joseph 
and Loouisa Pitre Sanchez; five   brothers, Thomas, Mars, Anthony, Salvador and 
Ulyssie Sanchez; and one granddaughter, Julie Tabor.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

VOLTER, FREDDIE 

Freddie Volter, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, 
died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 
p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at New 
Salem Baptist Church.  Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.  
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in 
Deweyville Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Davis Volter; his father Russell Volter 
Sr. of Houma; four brothers, Raymond and Nathan Volter, both of Houma, Elton 
Volter of Houston, Texas, and Russell Volter Jr. of Detroit, Mich; and two 
sisters, Listoria "Dee" Dickerson and Mary Thibodaux, both of Houma. He was 
preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Castle Volter.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

WOODS, WILLIE 

Willie Philip Woods, 86, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, 
died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville.  
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Prejean and Barbara Guillot; 16 
grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Helen Rodigue Woods; his parents, Joseph and Elodie Oslet Woods; one daughter, 
Phillis W. Guillot; three brothers, Johnny, Joseph and O'Neil Woods; and three 
sisters, Gussie and Linda Woods and Regina LeBlanc.

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Houma Courier, Oct 29, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ADDITIONS

Obituary information provided for Friday's Courer omitted the following item 
from the obituary of H. Thomas Ellender jr., M.D.  In lieu of flowers, memorial 
donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Obituary information provided for Monday's Courier omitted the following item 
from the obituary of James Provost.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may 
be made to Ganier's Nursery Southdown Garden Memorial Fund for James Provost, 
1219 St. Charles St., Houma, La. 70364.

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Houma Courier, Oct 30, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

ORGERON, ARMINA 

Armina Duet Orgeron, 72, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, 
died 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.  
Mass was scheduled at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Gary Orgeron; two daughters, Marilyn Eymard and Carol 
Clark; four brothers, Morris, Edmond, Clifton and Ellis Duet; five grandchildren; 
and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolas A. Orgeron; her parents, Arthur 
and Felicia Terrebonne Duet; five brothers, Leonce, Wilfred, Alcide, Elton and 
Roland Duet; three sisters, Leoncia D. Gisclair, Bertha D. Bourgeois and Nancy D. 
Neal; and one grandson, Rusty Eymard.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BABIN, ETHEL 

Ethel Agnes Porche Babin, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997. Vistiation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 
funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Babin Sr.; two sons, Dale and Mark P. Babin 
Jr., both of Houma; three daughters, Jane Huson of Canton, Texas, Sally Jannise 
of Katy, Texas, and Penny Pitre of Houma; one brother, Ira Porche of Lafayette; 
14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
and one step-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cassis and Olamph Smith Porche; three 
brothers, Earl, Milton and Clifton Porche; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker 
and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

BELL, HESTER

Hester M. Bell, 63, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at 4:20 p.m. 
Friday, Oct. 24, 1997. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill 
Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the 
church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husand, Wilbert Bell Sr. of Belle Rose; her mother, 
Leola Medisa of Donaldsonville; three stepsons, Sylvester Bell of Thibodaux,
James Bell of Napoleonville, and Quentin Bell of Hammond; three stepdaughters, 
Debra Bell Jackson and Gail Bell Hamilton, both of Thibodaux, and Elmira Bell
Briggs of Belle Rose; 21 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Houston; one stepson, Wilbert 
Bell Jr.; and two brothers. She was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church, a 
Member of the choir, a member of Beautified Ministries and president of the 
Pastor's Support Club.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

COOPER, LEAKIM 

Leakim M. Cooper, 25, a native and resident of Gray, died at 11:25 a.m. 
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 1 
p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray.

She is survived by her mother, Ernestine Nells of Gray; her father, Alvin 
Sewire of Thibodaux; her step-father, William Nells, Sr. of Gray; six brothers, 
Roy W. and Paul E. Cooper, both of Houston, Texas, Ronald and Alvin Sewire, 
both of Thibodaux, Don T. Cooper of Schriever and Quinton C. Cooper of Houma; 
seven sisters, Cassandra R. of Houston, Natisha T. Nells of Gray, Sandra Sewire 
of New Orleans, Sarah White of Jenerette, Shara Taylor of North Carolina, and 
Shelia Sewire of Thibodaux; and her grandparents, James and Bertha Sewire of 
Thigbodaux, and Helen R, Mart of Gray.

She was preceded in death by one son, D'Jante Jamar Cooper; and her grandfather, 
Ernest Mart.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

HALL, LUCY 

Lucy Bell Alabama Hall, 92, a native of Mansfield and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 1997. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. at 
funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux.  Funeral 
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by two granddaughters, Crystal and Shelreko Washington, both of 
Thibodaux.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Lee and Hattie Drain; her husband, 
the Rev. Blackmond Hall; one daughter, Ethel Bell Washington; three brothers, 
Ernest, Hida and Dave Drain; and two sisters, Pearl and Georgia Drain. She was 
a senior steward and member of Calvary United Methodist Church and a member of 
Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of the Eastern Star.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

KELSON, LUCILLE 

Lucille T. "Lookey" Kelson, 45, a native of Houma and resident of Gramercy, died 
at 12 a.m. Monday, Oct 27, 1997. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m.  Saturday 
at New Zion Full Gospel Baptist Church in Gramercy.

She is survived by her husband, Freddie Kelson of Lutcher; one daughter, LaDashia 
Kelson of Gramercy; one son, Cowain Turner of New Orleans; her father, Freddie Ward 
of Houma; four sisters, Christine Ward and Martha Bradley, both of Houma, Augustine 
Turner of New York, and Mary Jane Bejirle of Gramercy; two half-sisters, JoAnne 
Ringo and Artherline Williams, both of Houma; for brothers, Cleveland Turner of 
Florence, Miss., Alvin Turner of Kenner, Phillip Hawkins of New Orleans and Nolan 
Turner of Shreveport; one half-brother, Cleveland Ruthledge of Houma; and three 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha "Mott-Poole" Turner and Ceola Wilson; 
her stepmother, Louise C. Ward; and one brother, Eddie Turner.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

LEONARD, CARRIE 

Carrie Guidry Leonard, 71, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:47 a.m. 
Friday, Oct. 31, 1997. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Brian Leonard; two daughters, Mitzi Cody Mabry and  
Pershing Guidry; one sister, Mary Sherman; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maxillion and Carmalite Chouest Guidry; 
four brothers, Hector, Torris, Clovis and Nester Guidry; and three sisters, Actress 
Blanchard, Anise Truxillo and Enolia Guidry.

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Houma Courier, Oct 31, 1997
Contributed by: Lou Landry

PITRE, RUSS 

Russ Anthony Pitre, 21, a native of Jefferson and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:05 
p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29, 1997. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time 
today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.  Mass was 
scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Michael and Deborah Cheramie Pitre; his paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.  Orleans Pitre; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert A. Cheramie; and one brother, Matthew Pitre.