Obituaries for FEBRUARY 1999; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Lou Landry. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 26 Jun 2005 These files are not necessarily complete for any given date. ================================================================ ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ================================================================ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 2, 1999 DENNIS CHAMPAGNE Dennis Andrew Champagne, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish a nd resident of Theriot, died at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by six sons, Horace, Earl and Henry Champagne, all of Theriot, Eustis and Carlton "Poncho" Champagne, both of Houma, and Willard Champagne Sr. of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Brussel (Gladys) Voisin and Mrs. Earl (Gloria) Thibodeaux, both of Dulac, Mrs. David (Dorothy) Dishman of Houma, and Mrs. Harry (Audrey) Croom of Bayou Blue; 30 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Justine Marie Callahan Champagne; his parents, Aurestile and Mathilde Duplantis Champagne; one son, Roy Champagne; three brothers, Romain, O'Neil and Gaston Champagne; six half brothers, Firman, Louis, Joseph, Harris and Leonce Champagne and Edward Hebert; two sisters, Marie C. Loovell and Adele C. Theriot; two half sisters, Alene Theroit and Marguerite Hebert Martin; and two granchildren, Michael Champagne and Author Boudreaux Jr. He was a retired employee of the Sheriff's Water Patrol and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. AARON DOSSER Aaron "Dee" Dosser, 79, a native of Malakoff, Texas, and resident of Chackbay, died at noon Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be fro 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Pauline "Bubba" Dosser; one son, Bobby Dosser, and wife, Gail; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Linda D.)Clark and Ann Dosser; three brothers, W.J., Troylee and Jimmy Dosser; two sisters, Lorene Starks and Quinta Riddlespurger; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Qalter and Clara Hinton Dosser; and one son-in-law, Clarence Dosser Jr. He was a U. S. Army World War II veteran, a Nationa Guard veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 0401 and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. DOMINIC LAMARTINA Dominic "D.D." Lamartina, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Angelo "A.J." Lamatina; one daughter, Mary Cather ine "Mamie" Ledet; two brothers, Joseph and Vincent Lamartina; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maggio Lamartina; his parents, Angelo and Mary Catherine Papa Lamatina; one brother, Angelo "Rat" Lamartina; two sisters, Frances Lamartina and Frances Prestridge; one great-grandchild, Alma Lajaunie. He was a retired employee of Nicholls State University, a U.S. Army veteran, an honorary member of the V.C.H. Fire Department, an usher and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. WILLIAM MCMENEMON William Francis "Mac" McMenemon, 77, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Lakelawn Park Mausoleum in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Olivier, one son, Michael Francis McMenemon of Prairieville; one daughter Phyllis Margaret Copeland of Metairie; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his paarents, James and Margaret Higgins McMenemon; three brothers, Thomas, James and John McMenemon; and one sister , Rita McDonald. He was a U.S. Army World War II and Korean War veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 31 in Houma, a member of the American Legion post in Thibodaux, a member of the YMCA, a member of Mended Hearts, Inc., Inc. and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, MD 10850. JOSHUA POIENCOT Joshua M. Poiencot, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Magnolia, Ark., died at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee, Stephanie Brown; his father, Michael Poiencot of Houma; his mother, Susan Armond Gregory of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; his stepmother, Paula Poiencot of Houma; his stepfather, William Gregory of Mount Juliet; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Marie Boudoin Poiencot SR.; his maternal grandparents, Houston and Shirley LeBouef Armond; one half brother, Billy Gregory; one sister, Miki Skinner; and one half sister, Stephanie Gregory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 3, 1999 JOSEPH LIRETTE Joseph Camille Lirette, 52, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:42 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1999. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by four brothers, Lawrence J., Jerry P., Michael J. and Eulis J. Lirette; four sisters, Rose Billiot, Mrs. Lawrence (Shirley) Peltier, Mrs. Whitney (Delta) Adams and Mrs. Bobby (Rita) Clifton; and by a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Inez Blanchard Lirette; one sister, Bernice Lirette Burnham; and his companion, Gerald Wagner. MILDRED SMITH Mildred Smith, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the Combo Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Robertson, her parents, Frank "Buttee" and Octavia Thomas, one daughter; and one brother, Hildred Thomas. She was a retired employee of Kingley House Nursery and Child Care Center in New Orleans. LORETTA TUCKER Loretta Pellegrin Tucker, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Visittation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m.Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ramon Tucker; one son, Chris L. Tucker; one daughter, Sharon T. Thomassie; one brother, Mark Pellegrin; and two sisters, Betty Barrios and Gail Grissom. She was preceded indeath by her parents, Joseph and Lela Authement Pellegrin; two sons, Michael and Ramon Tucker Jr.; and one daughter, Mary Tucker. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church . TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 4, 1999 LILLY BERTGERON Lilly Marie Bergeron Bergeron, 82, native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.3,1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carr oll (Jeanette) Price, Mrs. R. J. (Marian) DuBois and Mrs. Tommy (Cathy) Davis, all of Houma, 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Adam and Lelia Theriot Bergeron; one son, Henry J. Bergeron Jr.; two brothers, Harris and Easton Bergeron; one sister, Ann Ginnis; and one grandchild, Jenna Theriot. She was a homemaker. ERNEST BOUDREAUX Ernest Joseph "Limbo" Boudreaux, 71, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Doris Penney Boudreaux; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Myrna) Rome and Mrs. Edward (Marcia) Kreamer; one brother, Forrest Boudreaux; two sisters, Enzie Posecai and Alvina Toups; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Eva Ponville Boudreaux. JOYCE BUTLER Joyce Badeaux Butler, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Cuero, Texas, died Saturday Jan. 23, 1999. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Cburch in Houma. OWEN CANDIES SR. Owen Michael "Mike" Candies Sr., 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 am. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Regin Verdin Candies; his mother, Bessie B. Candies; two sons, Shane and Owen Candies Jr.; one daughter, Tanya Candies; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Nick Candies. ASKIA CELESTINE Askia N. Celestine, 25, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Gray. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her mother, Norma Jean Coleman; her father, Tyrone Celestine; and her stepfather, Freddie Coleman; one brother, Shannus Celestine of Alexandria; and three sisters, Tamakia Coleman of Anchorage, Alaska, Felicia Coleman of Fort Worth, Texas, and Tara Brown of Houma. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Otis Celestine. She was employed as a sales person and was a member of First Evening Star Baptist Church. NELSON CHERAMIE JR. Nelson Gary Cheramie Jr., 60, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Nelson Gary Cheramie Sr. two sons, Kevin and Nelson G. Cheramie III; two daughters, Mary Beth Hebert and Frazia Terrebonne; one brother, Keeland Cheramie; one sister, Frazia Schexnaydre; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Solar Cheramie. He was a retired psychotherapist. NICHOLAS COSTANZA Nicholas Dominic Costanza, 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alma Delaune C ostanza; two sons, John J. and Thomas M. Costanza; three daughters, Brenda Collins, Patricia C. Sotile and Mary Agnes Woods; two sisters, Mary Ann Blakeman and Amelia C. Guillot and eight grandchildren. Hie was preceded in death by his parents, Albert N. and Maria Vitale Costanza; one son, Albert N. Costanza; two brothers, Michael A. and Albert J. Costanza Jr.; and two sisters, Antoinette C. Landry and Rose C. Randazzo. He was an assessor for Assumption Parish, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1099 and a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church. JOYCE DEEREY Joyce Oncale Breaux Deerey, 71, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 11 am. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Juanita Breaux; one brother, George Oneale Sr.; three sisters, Lollie Vice, Edna Campo and Bobbie Jane Bergeron; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillary Breaux; her parents, Elmore and Lelia Adolph Oneale; and one brother, Eugene Oncale Sr. CLIFFORD JAMES Clifford "Bird" James, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jackson James of Houma; two sons, Leroy and Phil James, both of Houma; one brother, Wilbert James of Houma; two sisters, Bessie Lewis of Houma, and Opheha James of San Francisco; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Men and Rosie Galmore James Sr.; and one brother, Allen James Jr. He was a retired welder of Main Iron Works, a U.S. Army veteran and Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. MELVIN MCKINLEY SR. MeIvin McKinley Sr., 68, a native of Terrebonne Paris hand resident of Houma, died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.27, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at McKinley Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Saint Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Charles McKinley of Trenton, NJ.;four sisters, Hazel Porche, Rosemary Williams and Shirley McKinley, all of Houma, and Beatrice Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruby Alvis McKinley Sr.; one son, Melvin McKinley Jr.; one brother, Harry McKinley Jr.; one sister, Olevia Diggs; and his grandparents, Charley and Melvina McKinley, and Isaac and Emma Alvis. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Saint Luke Baptist Church. PATRICIA ROBICHAUX Patricia White Robichaux, 42, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Harvest Full Gospel Church in Chauvin. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by her companion, Roger Havis; her former husband, Rickie Robichaux Sr.; her mother, Velma White; one son, Rickie Robichaux Jr.; one daughter Katrina Robichaux; three brothers, Jackson, C hester and Charles White; four sisters, Vera W. Landry, Debra W. Duval, Angelina W. Smith and Veronica W. Dardar; one half sister, Betty Scott Gautreaux; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard White Sr.; her stepfather, Albert Scott Jr.; and two brothers, Timothy and Howard White Jr. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Full Gospel Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. ANTON WALD SR. Anton Louis Wald Sr., 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Kenner, died at 8:30 am. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 am. to funeral time Friday at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Carrollton Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, John B. and Anton L. Wald Jr., both of Kenner, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Savona Wald; his parents, John and Eva Heim Wald; one brother, Elvin Wald, and four sisters, Clementine W. Daix, Lucille Wald, Mildred W. Modica and Lillian W. Lagraize. He was the co-owner with his two sons of Southeast Louisiana Live stock located in Thibodaux. MARGARET WHITE Margaret Wilson White, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Terrebonne- Willis Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, C leona White of Houma; her mother, Beulah Calloway Wilson of Gibson; one son, Leo Randolph White Sr. of Raceland; three daughters, Sharon W Waller and Rhonda W. Theriot, both of Houma, and Brenda W. Billizon-Vaughn of New Orleans; one sister, Irma Wilson Beauty of Gibson; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Alex,Wilson; one son, Stanley White; and two brothers, Clarence Wilson and Junius Reed. She was a retired cook for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 5, 1999 FORMER NICHOLLS VICE PRESIDENT DIES. Othel Eugene Lovell Jr., a retired vice president at Nicholls State University and amember of its staff for almost three decades, died Thursday at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He was 70. Lovell, the one-time vice president of academic affairs, retired in 1989. He also served as dean of the graduate school and taught night graduate classes during his tenure at Nicholls. "Everyone who is willing to work ought to be given the opportunity to get an advanced education," he once said. Lovell earned a bachelor's degreefrom Northwestern State University in Natchitoche s in 1949. He attended Louisiana State University, earning a master's of education degree in 1956 and his doctorate in 1961. Lovell, a native of Shreveport, joined Nicholls' staff in 1962 as director of student teaching. "Dr. Lovell was an integral part of the Nicholls community ... and will be missed by those of us who had the pleasure of working with him,"University President Donald Ayo said in a written statement. Lovell's service to the area reached beyond the Nicholls campus. He served as captain in the Army Reserves, past president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club, past district chairman of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica, senior warden of the St. John's Episcopal Church vestry and commissioner for the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 4. "He was the treasurer and did a very outstanding job of getting money together and paying the debt off for the fire equipment and fire trucks," said Jerry Ledet, fire district chairman. "He was a good public servant." Lovell is survived by his wife, Rosemary Fleming Lovell; one son, Bruce LaCombe; one daughter, Ahcia Lovell Moore; and three grand-children. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations. may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Endowment Fund. BERNARD BOYNE Bernard Joseph Boyne, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one daughter, Julie B. Keife of Houma; one brother, Ronald Boyne; two sisters, Anna Guidry and Evelyn Schoonenberg; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Achee Boyne; and his parents, Andrew and Mary Belanger Boyne. He was a retired hospital administrator for St. Anne General Hospital, a a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. GEORGE CLEMENT George Wilbert Clement, 67, a native of Chackbay, and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Naquin Clement; three sons, Craig P. and George W. Clement Jr., both of Houma, an d Brian A. Clement of Chauvin; seven brothers, Richard, Hubert, Mercy, Ben, Steve and Huey Clement, all of Chackbay, and Frank Clement of Kraemer; three sisters, Joyce Robinson of Chackbay, Jeanette Brunet of Houma, and Nell Lefont of Westwego; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Clement. He was employed as a meter man at Texaco, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. PHILMORE DUPLANTIS JR. Philmore S. Duplantis Jr., 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Thursday Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Clement burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hilda St. Pierre Duplantis of Houma; his mother, Lelia Falgout Duplantis of Houma; one son, Barry Duplantis of Houma; one daughter, Suzanne Adams of Chauvin; one sister, Brunella Brunet of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Philmore Stanley Duplantis Sr. He was a crane operator at Sigma Industries. WAYNE STANLEY Wayne M. Stanley, 88, a native of Denver, Colo., and resident of Thibodaux, die d at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by two stepsons, Robert and Paul Moran; one daughter, Patricia Risch; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Lore M and Mae Moran Stanley; and one grandson, James P. Risch. He was an employee of the Bureau of Reclamation for more than 30 years, a U.S. Army World War 11 veteran and a resident of St. Joseph Manor. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 6, 1999 STEPHEN WRIBORG JR Stephen Wriborg Jr., 62, a native of Crowley and resident of Gibson, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Funeral services were scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at Duhon Funeral Home in Crowley, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. He is survived by three sons, Donald and Mark Wriborg, bothe of Gibson, and Jerry Wriborg of Donner; one daughter, Shelia Boudreaux of Gibson; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a U.S. National Guard Veteran and a member of the NRA. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, F EBRUARY 7, 1999 JUANITA BENTON Juanita Ellen Ledford Benton, 80, a native of Ada, Okla., and resident of Heidelberg, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 5,1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with entombment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum in Houma. She is survived by one stepson, Don Benton of New Braunfels, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Craig (Rheda Jo) Knight of Heidelberg and Mrs. Bill(Susan) O'Hara of Mandeville; one sister, Betty Field of Los Angeles, Calif.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Benton. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Methodist Church in Houma. ALLEN DAIGLE SR. Allen Peter Daigle Sr., 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb.5,1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Rosary services will be at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Jerry Paul, Carroll Joseph and Allen Peter Daigle Jr. all of Houma ; one daughter, Betty Metcalf of Houma; one brother, Edward Paul Daigle of Houma; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Marie Blanchard; his parents, Sye and Adele Lirette Daigle; one grandchild, Adele Garrett Aucoin; and three great-grandchildren, Danielle Detiveaux, Joey Garret and Clint Daigle. KIM FALGOUT Kim Ann Fitch Falgout, 35, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Falgout, her parents, Kirby R.and Ethel M. Hebert Fitch; one daughter, Crystal Mott of Houma; three stepdaughters, Charlie, Jessie and Leah Falgout all of Houma; one brother, Raphael Fitch of Houma; two sisters, Balinda Boudwin of Houma and Karen Fitch of Houma. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred. LOUBY FREEMAN SR. Louby Joseph Freeman Sr., 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. unt il funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales #1 Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Luby J.Freeman Jr. and Lloyd J. Freeman both of Houma; one daughter, Linda F. Clark of Houma; eight g'randchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Crochet Freeman; his parents, Oliver and Agnes Chatagnier Freeman; one son, Lawrence Phillip Freeman; three brothers, Lester, Dalton and Joseph Freeman; and three sisters, Edna Marcel, Isabelle Robichaux and Annie LeBoeuf. He was employed by Higgins Shipyard in New Orleans. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus Council #5545, 3rd degree knight a member of the Holy Name Society; an usher at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; during World War 11, he was with the Civil Defense; a member of the East Park Volunteer Fire Department and was a special deputy for Terrebonne Parish for many years. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and St. Louis Catholic Church. BERWICK HEBERT Berwick Joseph Hebert, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p. m. today and from 8 a.m. until funera l time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales #2 cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Clara LeCompte Hebert; two sons, Richard J. Hebert of Houma and Dean Francis Hebert of Schriever; two daughters, Rosalie Hebert of Houma and Wanda Hebert of Atlanta; four brothers, Albert Hebert of Bayou Blue, Charlie, Huey and Cleo Hebert all of Houma; four sisters, Angeline Hebert LeBouef, Marie Hebert Dupre, Bessie Hebert Crochet and Cecile Hebert Nelton all of Houma; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dovic Hebert and Cecile Carlos Hebert; and five brothers, Leroy, Jimmie, Walter, Edward and Freddie Hebert. He was a retired Texaco dispatcher and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 8, 1999 LEEROY BABIN SR. LeeRoy Joseph "Yok" Babin Sr., 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to10 p.m.today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Clara Carlos Babin of Chauvin; two sons, LeeRoy Babin Jr. of Chauvin, and Larry Babin of Houma; one daughter, Sandra Babin of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Milton and Hayes "Nu-Nu"Babin, both of Chauvin; three sisters, Hazel Palmisano and Eula Lee "LeeLee" Russo, both of Chauvin, and Eta Cunningham of Houma; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Hattie Duplantis Babin; and one brother, Warren Babin. He was a retired boat captain for J. W. P. Boat Rentals, a U.S. Army World War 11 veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Chauvin and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. SYBIL BEAVER Sybil Vicknair Beaver, 79, a native of Reserve and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Marvin A. Beaver; one daughter, Linda B. Guillot, one sister, Hilda Peranio; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Lutha Berthelot Vicknair; and one brother, Percy E. Vicknair. LUCILLE BOUDREAUX Lucille T. Boudreaux, 89, a nativ e of Raceland and resident of Larose, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one nephew, Roy Ordoyne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Boudreaux; her parents, Peter and Sylvina GallianoTemplet one brother, Irvin Templet and one sister, Enolia T. Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. CHARLENE BUSSIE Charlene Rogers Bussie, 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb.7, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Terry Bussie; her parents, Charles and EIla Mae Bourgeois Cunningham Sr.; two daughters, Mamie M. Milstead and Jamie Lynn Rogers; two brothers, James Cunningham and Keith Bourgeois; five sisters, Nanette Hunter, Becky Harris, Tammy Boudreaux, Ann Cantwell and Susie Denman; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Irvin Joseph Rogers; her grandparents, Gillis and Flavia Cunningham, and Henry and Stella Bourgeois; one son, Steven Michael Rogers; and one brother, Sonny "Foxx" Cunningham. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. CAMELIA LEFORT Carnelia Marie Cheramie Lefort, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. J. (Mildred) Griffin and Mrs. Raymond (Betty) Melancon; one brother, Leroy Cheramie; two sisters, Amelia Cheramie and Mrs. J.(Claudia) Cheramie; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davidson Lefort; her parents, Daze and Dedia Lydia Callia Cheramie; one brother, Andrew Cheramie; and one grandson, Glenn Melancon. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. CLARENCE JOSEPH SAVOIE Clarence Joseph "Su-Su" "Snowball" Savoie," 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Visitati on will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Curtis, Wilfred, Dennis, Mark and C.H."Sonny" Savoie; two daughters, Geraldine Hervieu and Alberta Savoie; two brothers, Ralph and Warren Savoie; two sisters, Loretta Vial and Genevia Rogers; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda LeBlanc Savoie; his parents, Corbett and Sidonia Dufrene Savoie; and one son, Dwight Steve Savoie. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 316 and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the American Heart Association. MABEL WALKER Mabel Mary Walker, 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. Graveside services are scheduled for today in Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Walker Velma W. Turgano. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Lirette and Emile Walker; and three brothers, Nolan, John and Elphy "Alfred" Walker. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 9, 1999 DWIGHT ALLEMAND Dwight David Allemand, 35, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 9:31 p.m. Sunday, Feb.7, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Allemand Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his mother, Betty Thibodeaux Allemand of Bourg; two brothers, Roland Allemand II of Houma, and Bradley Allemand of Bourg; and three sisters, Connie Becnel of Lafayette, Beth Allemand of Houma, and Julie Howard of Bourg. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland David Allemand Sr.; and his grandparents, Anidas and Valerie LeBlanc Allemand Sr., and Maurice and Clara Theriot Thibodeaux Sr. He was a self-employed horse owner and breeder, a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital in New Orleans. CYNTHIA BELL Cynthia Vice Bell, 35, a native of Houma and resident of Madisonville, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at E. J. F ielding Funeral Home in Covington. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Sand Hill Cemetery in Ponchatoula. She is survived by her husband, David C. Bell III; one son, Travis Adam Bell; one daughter, Leslie Marie Bell; her parents, Bernard L. and Mary Ellen Alfred Vice; one brother, Christopher Paul Vice; and C. Allred and Louise Falgout Vice. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Wert Allred and Ollie J. Vice. ANTHONY CADIERE Anthony "Mug" Cadiere, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Porche Cadiere; his mother, Verna LeBouef Trahan; his stepfather, Henry Trahan; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Tonia) Bergeron and Mrs. Scott (Jenita) Mai, both of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Ronald and Tiford Trahan, both of Bayou Blue, four half brothers, Richard, Jerry, Barry and Godfrey Cadiere Jr.; one step-brother Joe Turner; one sister, Mrs. Herrnan (Verla) Sonier of Bayou Blue; three half sisters , Shirley and Brenda Cadiere and Yvonne Rodrigue; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Godfrey Cadiere Sr.; and one brother, Tony Cadiere. He was the president and owner of Cadiere Construction, Inc., and vice president of L & C. Enterprises, a member of the Bayou Blue Buck Club, past fair chairman for St. Louis Church and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. G. P. CHAMPAGNE G.P. "Gil" Champagne, 76, a native of Bourg and resident of Pettus, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Galloway and Sons Funeral Home in Beeville, Texas, with burial in Beeville Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Etta L. Gentry Champagne of Pettus; two sons, Keith Champagne and wife, Sharon, of Bedford, Texas, and Kyle Champagne and wife, Donna, of Pettus; one daughter, Mrs. Sam(Kristy) Keach Jr. of George West, Texas; one brother, Vernon Champagne and wife, Rose, of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Bonvillain of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney George and. Amanda Pitre Champagne. He was a retired employee of Amoco Production Company, a U. S .Army World War II v eteran, a former Pettus School board member, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of Pettus Rotary and was active in the Foreign Exchange Student Program. He receive two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for service in World War II. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4242 Medical Drive Suite 7200, San Antonio, TX 78229. HILDA CRAWFORD Hilda Schneider Crawford, 53, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge, with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Clinton. She is survived by her husband, Clayton W. Crawford of Houma; her mother, Pauline Boeneke Schneider of Baton Rouge; three sons, Devin W., Derek W. and Darin W. Crawford, all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Jesty J.(Allyson Y.) Melancon III of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Eugene H. Schneider Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Russell Schneider of Clinton; one twin sister, Anna W. Schneider of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene H. Schneider. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Churc h in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Houma, or First Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge. ADA FALLS Ada Robertson Falls, 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from I to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Falls Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Willie Falls; her mother, Ada Robertson of Thibodaux; one son, Wendell Cole of Schriever; one guardian, Tory Morgan of Schriever; one daughter, Tanya Goff of Schriever; two brothers, Earl Robertson of Houma, and Tom Robertson Jr. of Gray; and five sisters, Ella Townsend, Geraldine Douglas and Charlotte McGuin, all of Thibodaux, Bessie Evans of Gray, and Brenda Frye of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Robertson Sr.; one brother, Joe Robertson; and one sister, Carol Morgan. She was a teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. MARIE LAFONT Marie Hebert Lafont, 94, a native of Houm a and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Duffy, Ines and Hubert Lafont Jr.; three daughters, Isabella L Vizier, Ruby Mae L. LeBlanc and Gloria L. Eymard; one brother, Elie Hebert; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lafont Sr.; her parents, James and Isabella Ledet Hebert; four brothers, Albert, Lawrence, Roosevelt and James Hebert; three sisters, Annie Crochet, Lovina Kramer and Maggie LeBouef, two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ARTHUR MATHERNE SR. Arthur L Matherne Sr., 84, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Freddie, Louis and Arthur Matherne Jr.; four daughters, Lula Mae Riviere, Juanita Galloway, Henrietta Matherne and Tillie Clark; three brothers, Sidney, Victor and Hector Matheme; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora M. Matherne; his parents, Jacque and Henrietta S. Matherne; and three brothers, Samson, Felix and Anthony Matherne. RAYMOND PICOU Raymond Joseph Picou, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8,1 999. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Picou Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patty LeBoeuf Picou of Montegut; his parents, Roy and Jeannette Ledet Picou Sr. of Chauvin; three brothers, Ricky J. and Roy J. Picou Jr., both of Chauvin, and Joseph Anthony Picou of Houma; and two sisters, Debra P. Dupre of Chauvin, and Brenda P. Cunningham of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emile and Frassie Chaisson Picou, and Henry and Sedonia Dupre Ledet; and one brother, Aaron Joseph Picou. He was a self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishio ner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. SETH STEWART Seth Michael Stewart, infant, was born at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1999 and died at 4:14 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 1999. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Rita A. Edwards and Samuel Lee Stewart. Jr.; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L Smith, Theresa Edwards, Samuel Lee Stewart Sr. and John Alexander; his step-great-grandfather, Johnus Hayes; and two brothers, Steven Lee and Kaci Lee Stewart. He was preceded in death by his grandnanny, Wilma Fisher; his grandmother, Barbara A. Stewart; and his great-great-grandparents, Sam and Mary Allen Rapp, Martin Daniel and Tiffany J. Stewart Sr., and Gracie R S. Hayes. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1999 ELLIOT FAKIER Elliot Gaidry Fakier, born Sept. 30, 1998 and died Feb. 4, 1999 at the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. A memorial service will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Piedmont Hospital Chapel in Atlanta. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Atlanta. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Libby Fakier of Alpharetta, Ga.; his grandparents, Jack Anthony and Carol Edm onson Pellegrin of Houma, and Richard George and Barbara Gaidry Fakier of Houma; great-grandparents, Audie Hurdle Edmonson of New Orleans, and Edward Servule Gaidry of Houma; six aunts; five uncles; and nine cousins. He was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Cameron Edmonson Fakier who died Oct. 5, 1998. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elliott Gaidry Fakier Memorial Fund for the Piedmont Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Piedomnt Hospital Development Office, 1968 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309 with the words "Elliott Fakier Memorial" in the memo line of the check. CHARLESTON HARRIS Charleston Harris, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:02 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by two brothers, Ritney B. and Clarence Harris, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Wilson Harris; six brothers, James, Joseph, Archie, Richard, Albert and Ellis Harris Sr.; and one sister, Ernestine Harr is. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. HAROLD MELANCON Harold "Moon" Melancon, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:50 Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen"Kathi" Himel Melancon; his father, Zenon "Moon" Melancon; one son, Brent J. Melancon; one daughter, Jennifer Melancon; and two brothers, Thomas B. and J. Pat Melancon. He was preceded in death by his mother Marie "Myra" Webre Melancon. He was an employee of Duke Energy. MYRTLE ORGERON Myrtle Charpentier Orgeron, 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from I p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, M. Bobby Orgeron; her mother, Lorena Gisclair Charpentier; two sons, Lee and Joseph Orgeron; one daughter, Ann Fremin; four sisters, Ethel Ann Caillouet, Ruby Danos, Margie Daven port and Jerrie Tyler; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Elo J. Charpentier. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. JACKIN PITRE JR.. Jackin E. Pitre Jr., 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Rousse Pitre; one son, Neal Pitre; one sister, Velma Broussard; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Jackin and Henrietta Esponge Pitre Sr.; and three brothers, Andrew, Walter and Percy Pitre. He was a Master Mason, a member of Etofle Polaire No. 1 F. & A-M., a member of Lafourche Lodge No. 427 and a member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church. HARVEY SANCHEZ Harvey Joseph Sanchez, 65, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, Visitation will be from 6 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 his wife, Judith Ann Sanchez; his mother, Maude Acosta Sanchez; one daughter, Melissa Sanchez, two brothers, Jerry and James Sanchez, four sisters, Lois and Dorothy Naquin, Patsy Wright and Barbara Brownell; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Hendersey Sanchez. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 11, 1999 EUGENE ALLEMAND Eugene Joseph Allemand, no age given, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church,with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann LeBlanc Allemand; one son, Jerry Allemand; one daughter, Karen Lafont; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Celeste Cheramie Allemand; one sister, Mary Jean Lafont; and one grandson, J eremy Huntley. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. FREDDIE HARRIS SR. Freddie Harris Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leontine South Harris; two sons, Don and Harold Harris; two daughters, Deborah Harding and Renee Harris; one brother, Clarence Harris; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosie Simmons Harris; one son, Freddie Harris Jr.; and one brother, Earl Harris. He was a retired employee of Texaco, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, and a member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. WINNIE MILLER Winnie R."Pearl" Miller, 78, a native of Nacogdoches, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.10, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Bill Mil ler and wife, Chris, of Tyler, Texas, and Ron Miller and wife, Vera, of Houma; one brother, John Rogers of Jasper, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Summa of Harlingen, Texas, and Peggy Cook of Odessa, Texas; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar A. Miller; and her parents, Lee and Bettie Stoker Rogers. LILLIAN OCKMOND Lillian "Lilly" Luquette Ockmond, 87, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Russell and Robert Ockmond Jr.; five daughters, Gloria Stien, Barbara Becnel, Betty Morse, Dianna Brown and Lillian Granier; one brother, Albert Luquette; one sister, Florence Gravois; 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Ockmond Sr.; her parents, Numa and Corrine Oubre Luquette; one son, Lawrence Ockmond; three brothers; and two sisters. GEORGE RAYMOND JR. George L Raymond Jr., 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999. Mass wil l be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Guidry Raymond; and one son, Glynn G. Raymond who is an associate professor of Pharmaceutics at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy in Albuquerque, N.M. He was preceded in death by his father, George Raymond Sr. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. DONALD YOPP Donald Francis Yopp, 66, a native of Rochester, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church Chapel in Houma. He is survived by his former wife, Barbara Shannon of Houma; his mother, Francis Helen Martens of New York; three daughters, Cathy Yopp, Mrs. Wesley (Donna) LeBlanc and Mrs. Charles (Teri) Ferguson, all of Houma; one brother, William Yopp of New York; one sister, Molly Allis of New York; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, William Yopp; one son, David Allen Yopp; and one sister Dorothy De Janero. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bern adette Catholic Church. GUY ZERINGUE SR. Guy Paul Zeringue Sr., 83, a native of St. Charles and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two sons, the Rev. Guy Zeringue Jr. of Bourg, and Kevin Zeringue of Thibodaux; one daughter, Carlean Zeringue Groves of Houma; two brothers, Norman and David Zeringue, both of Houma; three sisters, Leonise Z. Waguespack of Schriever, Agnes Z. Barrilleaux of Marrero, and Lillie Z. Ordoyne of Thibodaux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded Zeringue in death by his wife, Irma Samanie Zeringue; his parents, Ferducie and Henrietta Dautin Zeringue Sr.; one son, Ronald Zeringue; three brothers, Freddie, O'Neil and Ferducie Zeringuie Jr.; and one grandchild, Robert Zeringue. He was a retired carpenter for Louisiana Land and Exploration Company and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. CORRECTION Information provided by the funeral home for Tuesday's Courier omitted some names from the obitu ary of Gilford Paul "G.P." "Gil"Champagne. He is survived one brother, Vernon Champagne, and wife Rose May Champagne of Houma. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Roland, Sidney and Raymond Champagne; and two sisters, Aurely Solita and Ethel Sutton. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 12, 1999 ELDA BOURG Elda P. "MissCowboy" Bourg, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Easton and Eldon Bourg, both of Houma, Randolph Bourg of Bayou Blue, and Leroy Bourg of Gray; two daughters, Vanolia Dumond of Denham Springs, and Brunella Freeman of Houma; one sister, Gladys Callahan of Houma; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace J. Bourg; her parents, William and Theolin Pellegrin; two sons, Edgar and Magnus Bourg; four brothers, Edgar, Charlie, Dennis and Justin Pellegrin; and two sisters, Lucy P. Brunet and Josephine P. Voisin. JOYCE CHARPENTIER Joyce R Charpentier, 45, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, C. J. Charpentier; her mother, Beatrice B. Rogers; one son, Chad Melancon; one daughter, Angel Melancon; three brothers, Jerry, Larry and Johnny Rogers; one sister, Tammy Rogers; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland J. Rogers. She was a member of Christian Fellowship.Church. PRESTON COLLINS Preston Juan Collins, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galhano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Brenda Collins Bertrand; one nephew, Andrew Bertrand; one niece, Stacey Clark; two great-nephews and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Priscilla Grif fin Collins. JULES DELATTE Jules Joseph Delatte, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 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 church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Velma Falgoust Delatte; one son, Carol J."Red' Delatte; one daughter, Cora D. Stein; one sister, Therese D. Bourgeois; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Honorine Schexnayder Delatte; five brothers, William, John, Thomas, Lionel and Clarence, Delatte; and two sisters, Marie Delatte and Alcidie D. Leroux. DIANA DUET Diana Ledet Duet 67, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Duet Jr.; two sons, Ferrell and Walter Duet; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Rena Memand Ledet; one sister, Emma Jean Bergeron; and one grandchild. She was a volunteer at the Catholic Community Center for the last five years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. LIBBY DUPLANTIS Libby Pellegrin Duplantis, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rannie J. Duplantis Sr.; three sons, Rannie J. Duplantis Jr. of Chauvin, Ronnie J. Duplantis of Destrehan, and Frederick "Fred" Duplantis of Tomball, Texas; one daughter, Mrs.Tommy (Martha) Ordoyne of Houma; one brother, Thaddeus Pellegrin of Chauvin; three sisters, Yvonne Cuneo and Ora Simpson, both of Chauvin, and Wilma Redmond of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parent, Milka Mitchell and Aurora Cantrelle Pellegrin; three brothers, Easton, Horace and Essie Pellegrin; and two sisters, Vivian Chauvin and Eula Fanguy. She was a retired bookkeeper for Pellegrin Towing Company, a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 380, a membe r of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 9608, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. RENE LEBOUEF SR. Rene Joseph "Ranny" LeBouef Sr., 66, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Bourg, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 am. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shield of God Ministry in Bayou Blue, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ronald Sr. and Rene LeBouef Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Betty) McElroy and Mrs. Timmy (Jeanine) Theriot five brothers, Albert Andrew, Ovide, Camille and Donald LeBouef; two sisters, Prilla Carter and Lynn Percle; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Pellegrin LeBouef, his parents, Albert J. and Agnes White LeBouef; one daughter, Jean Ann LeBouef; four brothers, Etienne, Nolvin, Raymond and Daniel BeBouef, and one sister, Brunella Pellegrin. VAN RUTLEDGE JR. Van Rutledge Jr., 78, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, died at 10:14 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.10, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home in Houston. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Houston. He is survived by two sons, Cleveland "Lucky" Rutledge of Houma, and Chester Rutledge of New Orleans; one brother, Calvin Rutledge of New Jersey; and three sisters, Mrs. Leoland (Louise) Smith of Houston, Muriel Wallace and Mrs. St Clair (Dorothy) Davis, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ona Mae Rutledge; his parents, Van and Bertha Rutledge; and one sister, Hester Mae Rutledge. He was retired and a member of Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 13, 1999 CALVIN THERIOT Calvin Joseph Theriot, 49, a naive of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999. A memorial service was held Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He is survived by his mother, Bernice Loupe Theriot; one son, Scotty Theriot; daughter, Star Theriot; one brother, Paul Leto; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Paul Theriot. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COU RIER, FEBRUARY 14, 1999 ALMA BRAUD Alma Mary Maxwell Braud, 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survive d by one son, Dr. Ellis D. Braud Jr.;three daughters, Barbara Ann Adatto, Ellen Diane Tenney, and Alma Mary "Bonnie" Walters; one brother, Gerard Maxwell; two sisters, Catherine Robin and Joan Florez; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.Ellis D. Braud Sr.; her parents, John and Alma Fitzpatrick Maxwell; and two brothers, William and John Maxwell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progress Boulevard, Suite B., Houma LA 70360. JESSE CEDOTAL Jesse James Cedotal, 20, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died at 6:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at, 1 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Parlor, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee, Ashl ey Lynn White; his parents, Franklin Joseph and Sally Oliver Cedotal Jr. of Gray; three brothers, Franklin Joseph Cedotal III of Northport, Ala., Paul Anthony Cedotal of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and David Andrew Cedotal of New Orleans; and four sisters, Dena Lynn Cedotal Sullivan of Ocean Springs, Miss., Lisa Ann Cedotal Smith of Chacahoula, Bernice Agatha Cedotal Folse of Schriever and Susan Ann Cedotal of Gray. He was a welder for North American Shipyard. CAROL DUFRENE Carol Dufrene, 70, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb.12, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Deroche Dufrene; two sons, Carel Dufrene Jr. and Gregory Dufrene; two daughters, Angie D. Perkins and April D. Dufrene; two brothers, James and Wayne Dufrene; one sister, Priscilla D. Breaux; 10 grand-children and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Bertha Dufrenia Dufrene; and two grandchildren. FRANCIS ELLINGTON Francis H. Ellington, 67, a native of Camden, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m. Sa turday, Feb, 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. She will be transferred to Nelson's Chapel of the Springs Funeral Home, 70 Fings Highway, Eureka Springs, Ark., 72632. The funeral home can be reached at 1-501-253-8927. She is survived by her husband, Harry Ellington; two sons, James Ellington of Houma and Michael Ellington of Mandeville; one daughter, Gloria Youngstrom of Pensacola, Fla.; one brother, Davie Hughes of little Rock, Ark.; one aunt, Berta B. Amerson of Overton, Texas; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, L. S. and Myrtle Amerson Hughes. FRANCIS LAROSE JR Francis George Larose Jr., 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Patsy Ruth Henry Larose of Houma; two sons, Brian W. Larose of Houma and Mark W. Larose of LaPlace; one daughter, Leigh A. Larose of Houma', two sisters, Marion Larose Dupont of Houma and Barbara Jean Carter of Henderson, Texas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis George Sr. and Alva Levee Wright Larose. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Confederate Veterans. ALCEE PIERCE Alcee N. "Tom" Pierce, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:58 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Adela Lafont Pierce; five sons, Arthur, Curtis, Jessel, Bryant and Patton Pierce; two daughters, Priscilla Pierce Trahan and Mona Pierce Danos; three sisters, Bernice Pierce Lerille, Gertie Pierce Gentry and Bessie Pierce Dufrene; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Syres Pierce and Elucia Terrebonne Pierce; two brothers, Nessie Pierce Sr. and Milton Pierce; and one grandchild, Sarah Monica Pierce. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., a past member of Knights of Columbus and a member of the Board of Directors of the Cut Off Senior Citizens. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 15, 1999 CLAUDE CARLOS Claude E. Carlos, 76, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie , died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at La Mano Canno Falow Funeral Home in Metairie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Rose Scorsone Carlos of Metairie; two (daughters, Mrs. Brian (Tina) Lawrence of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Guy (Melba) Zebrick of Memphis, Tenn.; five brothers, Roy and Guy Carlos, both of Belle Chase, Reuben and Eugene Carlos, both of New Orleans, and Donald Carlos of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Laddie (Joyce) Whiteman of Cataldo, Idaho, Mrs.Vic (Lucille) Spivey of Loris, S.C., Mrs. Paul (Claire) Macklin of Foxworth, Miss., and Mrs. Ernest (Iris) Pitre of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Celina Bergeron Carlos; and his parents, Edward and Olga Poirrier Carlos. He was a retired U.S. Navy World War II veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may, be made to the Cancer Society. IRMA DUPLANTIS Irma Martha Duplantis, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Luling, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 am. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. We dnesday at the church, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by many nieces and nephews; and a number of great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Caliste Alexis and Edna Daspit Duplantis Sr.; three brothers, Joseph O'Neil, John Dudley and Caliste Alexis Duplantis Jr.; one sister, Marie Elise Duplantis; and one nephew. She was a retired secretary for the Department of Education and a graduate of Louisiana State University. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan Hospice, 1221 South Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, LA 70121. CHARLES GUILLOT SR. Charles Joseph Guillot Sr., 56, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Terrebonne Guillot; one son, Charles J. Guillot Jr. and wife, Angie; two daughters, Rebecca and Charlotte Guillot; two brothers, Elie Guillot and Roy Boudreaux Jr.; two sisters, Rosalie Blanchard and Lillan Guillot; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death b y his parents, Leonard and Laura Ledet Guillot; and one sister, Marie Guillot. He was a retired employee of Crochet Boat Company and a member of Woodmen of the World. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 16, 1999 EUNA ARCEMENT Euna Boudreaux Arcement, 92, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a. m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Amery, Edward and Lawrence "LJ." Arcement Jr.; one brother, Paul Boudreaux; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence A. Arcement; her parents, Alphonse and Marie Hebert Boudreaux; seven brothers, Theodule, Charles, George, Claude, Ellis, Ambroise and Pierre Boudreaux; one sister, Lydia Boudreaux; and one grandson, Kurt Arcement. MARGUERITE BERRY Marguerite "Peggy" Pentecost Berry, 70, a native of Greenwood, Miss., and resident of H ouma, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. No funeral services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by one brother, Robert Towns Sayle of Greenwood; and one twin sister, Patricia Case of Long Beach, Miss. She was preceded in death by herhusband Marion Gordon Berry; and her parents, Edward and Mable Humphries Pentecost. She was a greeter at Wal-Mart. EBREAUX DARDAR Ebreaux "Unkle Joe" Dardar, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 19 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his companion, Rita Dantin; five sons, James, Michael, Stanburg, Louis and Ebreaux Dardar Jr.; two stepsons, Nolan and Dudley Dantin Jr.; two daughters, Juliet Gaspard and Lydia Serigny; one stepdaughter, Judy Freciette; three brothers, Michael, Lincoln and Victor Dardar; one sister, Margaret Dardar; 27 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Billiot Dardar; his parents, Victor and Alida Billiot Dardar; one step-daughter, Mary Dantin; five brothers, Raymond, Xavier, Rornan, David and Alexson Dardar; one sister; Alice Billiot; one great-granddaughter; and one step-great-grandson. He was a retired trapper and fisherman and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. MARY FAYETTE Mary Ann Fayette, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:38 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norman Fayette; three sons, Jerry, Ronald and Donald Gautreaux, all of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Margaret) Prosperie and Mrs. James (Norma) Bonvillain, both of Houma; one brother, Ernest A. Liner of Houma; one sister, Genevieve Gomez of Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Joseph and Leonise Arceneaux Scott; one son, David Gautreaux; and one grandchild. CLYDE HEBERT SR. Clyde Joseph Hebert Sr., 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Delta Fremin Hebert; one son, Clyde Joseph Hebert Jr.; three daughters, Patsy H. McLendon, Elaine H. Dupre and Wanda H. Wawrose; 12 grand-children; two step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Lena Fields Hebert; one brother, Karl Charles "PeeWee" Hebert Sr.; and one sister, Beryl Evangeline Hebert. He was a retired member of Protector No. 2 Fire Company, a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St Joseph Co-Cathedral. PAUL NAQUIN Paul Joseph Naquin, 80, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. He is survived by one son, Larry Naquin of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Sally) LeBeouf of Houma, and Mrs. Jerry (Melissa) Thibodaux of Poirite-aux-Chenes; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Price Naquin; his parents, Olean and Emly Bourg Naquin; four sisters, Mrs. William Naquin (Rose) Wallace, Mrs. James (Rita) Marlin, Mrs. Louis (Beula) Price and Annie Naquin; and one great-granddaughter, Heather Nicole Charpentier. He was a retired electrician for Acadian Shipyard, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. FRANCES SMITH Frances Arceneaux Smith, 81, a native of Bourg and resident of Mansfield, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday atUnion Springs Cemetery in Converse. She is survived by three sons, Roger Smith and wife, Loretta, of San Antonio, Texas, Glen Smith of Shreveport, and Frank Smith and wife, Jeanne, of Mansfield; eight grandchildren; and three great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murry Smith; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Camille Arceneaux; one infant daughter; five brothers, Whitney, Camille, Emile, Maurice and Elmo Arceneaux; and one sister, Theresa Arceneaux. She was a member of the Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 17, 1999 LOUISE BER Louise Picou Ber, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sheard J. Ber; one son, Sheard A Ber, M.D.; two brothers, Charleston and Floyd D. Picou; one sister, Rosealie Mire; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rosa Naquin Picou; and two sisters, Laura Mae Coignet and Jeanne Lasseigne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the E.D. White Foundation. MABEL CHAUVIN Mabel Engeron Chauvin, 94, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral timeThursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St.Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Roy Sr., Bert Sr. and Emery Chauvin Sr., all of Houma; two brothers, Thaddeus Engeron of New Orleans, and Virgil Engeron of New York; one sister, Edith Engeron Robinson of California; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Chauvin; her parents, Philogene and Aurelia Boudreaux Engeron; and one sister, Edovia Jane Engeron Aicklen. She was a retired schoolteacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board, a member of Catholic Daughters of America, a member of the RetiredTeacher's Association of Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Gregory Cathol ic Church. GARY DOMANGUE Gary Philip Domangue, 65, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.17, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m..Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Blanchard Domangue of Houma, two sons, Mark and Rhett Domangue, both of Waco, Texas; one stepson, Hilary Domangue of Houma; four daughters, Patti D. Crochett of Destrehan, Jody D. Miller of Satsuma, Ala., Sherri D. McNab of Wac o, and Tara D. Kenny of Marlin, Texas; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Domangue of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Clayton and Richard Domangue, both of Houma; four sisters, Ramona D. Lirette and Elaine D. Coglaiti, both of Houston, Marian D. Weisheit and Gafl D. Michel, both of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gervais and Adele Bergeron Domangue; one brother, Earl Domangue; and one grandson, Brett Percle. He was a retired dispatcher for Texaco, a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American I Cancer Society. CLYDE FOLSE SR. Clyde Joseph Folse Sr., 59, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 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. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Michael Anthony and Clyde Joseph Folse Jr.; one daughter, Marie Folse Rome; one sister, Gloria Folse Cortez; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Miller Folse; and his parents, Sidney and L ouise Tregle Folse. He was a member of Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department. JEANNE GIROIR Jeanne Thibodeaux Giroir, 88, a native of Plattenville and resident of Paincourtvflle, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Gerald Giroir and wife, Janet of Napoleonville; one daughter, Rosalie Giroir Clement of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Rosa Thibodeaux of Plattenville, and Celine Simoneaux of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Joseph Giroir; her parents, Emile and Rachel Templet Thibodeaux; three brothers, Luke, Andre and Frank Thibodeaux; and one sister, Anaise Thibodeaux. MARY PELLEGRIN Mary "Lona" Boudreaux Pellegrin, 69, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home.Contact the funeral home at 872-9685 for funeral time Thursday. She is survived by five sons, Eugene P., David P., Randy L. and James J. Pelleg rin Sr., all of Houma, and Mark A. Pellegrin of Chacahoula; two daughters, Lila M. Ledet and Bonnie A. P. Arceneaux, both of Houma; two brothers, Joe Boudreaux of Gray, and Robin Boudreaux of Houma; five sisters, Veronica Authement and Connie Guy, both of Chauvin, Quida Breaux of Houma, Alice Bourg of Bayou Blue and Mary Lou Breaux of Braxton, Miss.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie J. Pellegrin; her parents, Harry and Lucille Luke Boudeaux; one daughter, Darlene C. Pellegrin; three brothers, Ray, Eulis, and Lonnie Boudreaux; and three sisters, Bernadette and Shirley Boudreaux and Joyce Breaux. JOREATHA TAYLOR Joreatha Taylor, 96, a native of Cotton Plant, Ark., and resident off Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Daniel Powell Sr. of Cotton Plant. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Taylor; and her mother, Ella Hawkins Powell. She was a member of First Corinthian Baptis t Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 18, 1999 OCTAVIE CHERAMIE Octavie Gisclair Leonard Cheramie, 92, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:59 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Clifton "Keke" Leonard and Neddy Cheramie; one daughter, Earline Cheramie; one sister, Augusta G. Hebert; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rene Leonard, her second husband, Louis Cheramie; her parents, Benett and Victoria Toups Gisclair; one son, Raymond Leonard; one daughter, Rosemarie Leonard; eight brothers, Emilien, Sam, Polecar, Octave, Isaac, August, Calad and Benett Gisclair Jr.; and one sister, Victoria Encalade. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. DWAYNE GUIDRY Dwayne "Cigar" Guidry, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the K nights Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Redel Guidry and Lucy Lirette Green; one son, Dwayne Guidry Jr.; four brothers, Clark, Jeremie and Jacob Guidry and Jimmy Hargrove; and two sisters, Lori Hargrove and Belinda Cessna. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Redel Guidry Jr. and John Hargrove Jr. He was a parishioner of St. JosephCatholic Church. FLORA HOFFMANN Flora Adams Hoffmann, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:29 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Clive "C.J." Hoffmann Jr.; one daughter, Peggy. Hoffmann Cancienne; three sisters, Thelma Brace, Elma Pearson and Vivian A. Fenza; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clive J. Hoffmann Sr.; her parents, Clerfe P. and Meotile Guillot Adams; one brother, Leslie M. Adams; one sister, Eula Potter; one grandson, Thad P. Hoffmann. JASPER LECOMP TE Jasper Joseph LeCompte, 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.17, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, Scott LeCompte of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Terry) Fincher and Mrs. Gordon (Toni) Hebert of Houma; one brother, David LeCompte of Houma; three, sisters, Elodie Rodrigue and Delores Tatum, both of Houma, and Mrs. Gilbert (Gloria)Scott of Chauvin; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Bergeron LeCompte, his parents, Harris and Rose Marie Pitre LeCompte; and o ne grandchild, Jamie Fincher. He was a bus driver for the Terrebonne Parish Schbol Board for 27 years, a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran, and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. HELEN WALKER Helen Gobert Walker, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and former resident of Houma, died in Lockport at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 17, 1999. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one nephew; and four nieces. She was preceded in de ath by her husband, Louis Walker; her parents, Joseph and Amy Ordoyne Gobert; and five brothers, O'Neil, Wallace and Walter Gobert and George Savoie. CORRECTIONS Information provided by the funeral home for Wednesday's Courier omitted two relatives of Mabel Engeron Chauvin. She is survived by one half brother, Lloyd Engeron of Hammond; and one half sister, Betty Engeron Livings of Mobile, Ala. Information provided by the funeral home for Wednesday's Courier gave incorrect names for two relatives of Gary Philip Domangue. He is survived by his daughter, Patti Domangue Crockett of Destrehan; and his sister, Elaine Domangue Coglaiti of Redding, Calif. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 19, 1999 DOUGLAS BIAS SR. Douglas Bias Sr., 43, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Bias of Raceland; his mother, Sarah Bias of Raceland;. one son, Douglas Bias Jr. of Houma; one stepson, Marcus Ingram of Raceland; one daughter, Shenika Bias of Raceland;two stepdaughters, Ieasha and Sheena Ingram, both of Raceland; four brothers, Junius Bias III of LasVegas, Frank Bias of New Orleans, Arthur Bias of New Iberia and Carter J Bias Sr of Raceland; four sisters, Winnie L and Leona Bias, both of Raceland, Alberta L Bias of New Orleans and Debra Carter of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Bias II; and one sister, Shirley B. Caldwell. LEARTHER BURKHALTER Learther Burkhalter, 59, a native of Franklinton and resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Fairview Baptist Church in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Lois Diles Burkhalter of New Orleans; two sons, David and Stephen Burkhalter, both of New Orleans; and one daughter, Bobie Burkhalter Duplessis of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nearther and Ola Mae Wilson Burkhalter. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in New Orleans. MARIO DEGEORGE Mario "George" DeGeorge, 93, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.17, 1999. Visitation will be from 6- to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 10:30 a.m. to, funeral time Saturday at Coteau Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice"Bette' DeGeorge; four sons, Daniel K., Christopher M. and Wayne Patrick DeGeorge, all of Houma, and David F. DeGeorge of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Linda Susan) Norton of Houma; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Marion Menacelli DeGeorge; six brothers, Joe, John, Charles, Carl, Freddie and Thomas DeGeorge; and three sisters, Lillian Hannah, Mary Acosta and Margie Petenelli. He was a retired self-employed appliance repairman, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Coteau Baptist Church. GEORGE ELLIOT George Robert Elliot, 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb.18, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alice May Duplantis Elliot of Chauvin; his moth er, Shirley Berrigan Elliot of Jefferson; two sons, Kevin James Elliot of Houma, and Robert Paul Elliot of San Diego; three daughters, Kari Lynn E. Carter of Thibodaux, Denise Ann E. Burke of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Enola Frances Elliot of Chauvin; three brothers, Norval Francis Elliot Jr. of New Orleans, Darryl Elliot of LaPlace, and Keith Elliot of Jefferson; two sisters, Karen E. Meche of Metairie, and Shirley E. Pecoraro of LaPlace; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Norval Francis Elliot Sr.; and his grandparents, Francis B. and Enola Elliot, and Thomas George and Letitia Berrigan. He was a fishing tool supervisor for Baker Oil Tools, a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. CLAUDE FENWICK JR.. Claude Arthur Fenwick Jr., 64, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., and resident of Bourg, died at 12:15 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Saturday at the funeral home. Contact the funeral home at 868-2536 for funeral time. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marie Buquet Fenwick of Bourg; two sons, Philip and William Fenwick, both of Las Vegas; one stepson, Mike Armetta of Dunnsville, Va.; two daug hters, Michelle "Mickey" Ellis of Dunnsville and Cathy Lynn Fenwick of Las Vegas; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Myrtle Fenwick Sr. He was a retired regional manager for GTE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Peter Bourgeois Jr., Terrebonne Parish Memorial Gifts, 501 Buena Vista Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. JOSEPH HEBERT JR. Joseph Nelo "Jan" Hebert Jr. 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Joseph Nelo Hebert III of Philadelphia, Pa., two daughters, Mary Ellen Siener of Philadelphia, and Mary Jane Lawrence Lane of New Orleans; one brother, Elbert "Dudy" Hebert of Bourg; one sister, Anne Marie Smith of Bourg; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nelo and Daisy Picou Hebert; and four brothers, Earl Ruble"Pasla", Junius "Jimmy" and Edred"Pit" Hebert. He was the retired owner of Blue Ribbon Steaks, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a charter member of t he Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club, an honorary member of the Houma Elks Lodge and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. DEDRICK HOUK JR. Dedrick "Rick" Houk Jr., 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Bergeron Houk; his mother, Gladys P. Houk; one son, Dedrick S. Houk III; one daughter, Britany Lynn Houk; one brother, Randolph R. Houk; and two sisters, Nancy Houk Ledet and Patricia A. Houk. He was preceded in death by his father, Dedrick S. Houk Sr. He was an employee of T.D. Williamson, Inc., a U.S. Navy veteran and a mem ber of First Presbyterian Church. JESSE JAMES Jessie James, 43, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Ce metery. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Miller James of Houma; one son, Travis James of Houma; his parents, Amelia Marie Sims and Dalton Tracy James Sr., both of Schriever; 11 brothers, Donald, Randy, Harry, Kenneth, Keith, Elroy and Dalton James Jr., all of Thibodaux, Eugene Neville of Thibodaux, Derrick Joseph of Thibodaux, and Frank and Jerome James, both of Houma; and seven sisters, Joyce James Gage, Cindy James, Valerie Anderson and Calamity James Willis, all of Thibodaux, Vera Joseph Thompson of Labadieville, Audrey Mae James of Milwaukee, Wis., and Alberta Joseph of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Ethel Rounds Joseph, and Tommy and Estelle James; and three sisters, Barbara Ann, Vanessa and Pamela James. JANIE PRIMEAUX Janie Tschiler Primeaux, 39, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and resident of Bayou L'Ourse, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. A memorial service will be at I p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Paul Wesley Primeaux; her parents, Raymond and Ida Armstrong Tschilar; one son, James W. Primeaux; and two daughters, Heather and Helena Primeaux.. HOSEA STEWART SR. Hosea Stewart Sr., 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resid ent of' Jeffersonville, Ind., died Friday, Feb.12, 1999. Funeral services were Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Jeffersonville. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Houston Memorial Garden in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his first wife, Lena Malbrough of Houston; one son, Hosea Stewart Jr. of Pairland, Texas; one daughter, Yvonne S. Martin of Jeffersonville; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Racheal Stewart; five brothers, Edward, Isaac, Irvin, Noble and Leonard Stewart; and three sisters, Louise Baker, Ollie Harding and Lillian Picou. He was a retired insurance agent for Gertrude Geddes Willis life Insurance Company. EVELYN TROSCLAIR Evelyn "Tieve" Rodrigue Trosclair, 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Daniel Rodrigue; two sisters, Celine R. Richoux and Mercedes R Carmadelle; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husba nd, Dohen Trosclair; her parents, L'Amis Archange and Aime R. Rodrigue; and one son, Curtis Joseph Troselair. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 20, 1999 JIMMY PEACOCK Jimmy Lee Peacock, 45, a native of Quincy, Fla., and resident of Galliano, died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. A memorial service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the Old La 1 Bridge on Grand Isle. He is survived by his mother, Lois Odom of Perry, Fla; two sisters, Jan Anderson and Diane Gunter, both of Perry; and many nieces and nephews. He was a boat captain in the shipping industry. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 21, 1999 ADAM BELANGER Adam J. Belanger, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 1999. Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Himel Belanger; two daughters, Carolyn A. Dehart and Cheryl A Dehart; two brothers, Norman and Felix Belanger, one sister, Theresa Jeffery; eight grandchildren, 15 great -grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Wallace and Elva Bourgeois Belanger; five sisters, Earline Savoie, Bernice Dupre, Elsie Marcel, Jeanette Ledet and Ethel Cadiere. He was a Catholic. ALFRED BOURGEOIS Alfred J. Bourgeois, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 19,1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ronald and his wife, Jean Bourgeois and Alfred and his wife, Robin Bourgeois; one daughter, Bonnie Bourgeois; four sisters, Shirley Guillot, Lou Ella Hernandez, Elvie Levron and Elsie Hawks; five grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Roger Bourgeois; his parents, Alfred and Aline Ledet Bourgeois; and one brother, Olden Bourgeois. He was a board member of Krewe of Cleophas, a member of Woodmen of the World, a member of St. Joseph Usher Society and a member of American Legion Post II. ETHEL FISHER Ethel Parks Fisher, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:05 p.m. Frida y, Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St Marys Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick 0. Fisher; two sons, Fredrick 0. Fisher III and John Fisher; one daughter, Kathleen Hingle; one brother, O'Neil Parks; two sisters, Elsie Rabalais and Linda Badeaux; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebe and Victorie Dowouis Parks; one brother, Jimmy Parks; and one sister, Rosa Morgan. She was a parishioner of St Hilary Catholic Church. ETHLYN GUIDROZ Ethlyn "Pansy" Gautreaux Guidroz, 84, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery inThibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Richard and Terry Guidroz; one daughter, Judith Higginbotham; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Guidroz Jr.; her parents, James E. and Bernice Bertrand Gautreaux Sr.; and two grandchildren, Jason Guidroz and Brandon Gray. In lieu of flowers, donati ons to your favorite charity are preferred. JOHNNY MATTHEWS Johnny Matthews, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Residence Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Union Benevelont Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Willis Matthews; one son, Howard Matthews of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Rose Washington of Franklin; one brother, Clarence Matthews of Houma; three sisters, Beatrice Matthews, Lillian Fitch and Hazel Boykin all of Houma; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Priscilla Matthews; three brothers, Clifford, Robert and Cleveland Matthews; and one sister, Sadie Theriot. He served in the Army and was a member of Residence Baptist Church. ANTOINETTE SCHE XNAYDER Antoinette Falgoust Schexnayder, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Gerard "Jerry" and Alfred Schexnayder; three daughters, Carrabelle Scotton, Rose Pipes and Claire Delatte; two sisters, Olive Ramirez and Pearl Delatte; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Schexnayder; her parents, Gerard and Amelia Becnel Falgous; one daughter, Mary Ann Schexnayder; one brother, Nuna Falgous; and one sister, Florance Becnel. DANO SIMON Dano Paul Simon, 96, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a. m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Eirna S. Becnel and Mary Lou S. Cortez; one sister, Annette S. St. Pierre; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Granier Simon; his parents, Ruffin and Herminie Falgoust Simon; one son, Thomas Simon; and one granddaughter, Glenda Becnel Kraemer. RAYMOND STONE Raymond J. Stone, 75, a resident of Houma, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stone; three sons, Raymond, R J. and Robert Stone; one daughter, Connie S. Courville; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Downey Stone and six siblings. He was owner and operator of 606 Club, served in the U.S. Navy and was a former member of Fraternal Order of Police. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 22, 1999 DARRELL ANDERSON Darrell Lee "Bubba"Anderson, 18, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria ImmacoIata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his parents,Willard and Bridget St. Martin, and Dwight and Stevette Anderson; his grandparents, Irving "Blackie" and Bush "Bebe" Freeman; his godparents, Bob Harrigal and Charlotte Freeman; and two brothers, Christian Anderson and Dillon St. Martin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Darrell Lee and Alice Tripeke Anderson. He was a member of the senior class of '99 at Terrebonne High School and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may, be made to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, 3501North Causeway Suite 940, Metairie, LA 70002. MARGIE CADLE Margie Ruth O'Neal Cadle, 84, a native of Collins, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m.Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, James Kangers of Chula Vista, Calif., and Raymond C. Kangers of Asheville, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen(Maryann C.) Lemmons of Houma, and Mrs. Michael (Lisa) Autin of Houston; 11 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cadle; her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Russell O'Neal; and two brothers, Clarence and Eurah O'Neal. She was a homemaker and retired apartment owner. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Ave.,Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676. STERLING CHAISSON Sterling Valerie Chaisson, 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chaisson Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Zeringue Chaisson; two sons, John Wayne and Matthew Mark Chaisson, both of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia Gayle) Lawrence and Mrs. Barry (Jackie) Harper, both of Houma, and Mrs. Richard (Susan) Chauvin of Chackbay; two sisters, Mrs. Carroll (Lela) Sigur and Mrs. Anthony (Argentina) Guidry, both of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, Dovie Joseph and Rebecca Bergeron; one son, Gregory James Chaisson; four brothers, Anthony "Tony", Johnny, Edward and Leslie Chaisson, two sisters, Lois Chaisson and Mrs. Willis (Rena) Blanchard; and one grandson, Jude Chaisson. He was a retired purchasing agent and cook for Texaco after 45 years, treasurer of the Terrebonne Parish Sesquicentennial in 1972, a board member of Texaco Credit Union in Houma, past president of Texaco Credit Union, past president and member of the board of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a Grand Knight for two years for the St. Gregory Council No.6170 Knights of Columbus and a parishioner and eucharistic minister of St. Gregory Catholic Church. JOHNNY CRISPINO Johnny Crispino, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:41 a. m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two sons, Joseph and John Ray Crispino, both of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (JoAnn) Thompson and Mrs. Philip (Loretta) Delaune, both of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Galasso Crispino; his parents, Joseph and Josephine Rae Crispino; and one grandchild, Sharon Thompson. He was a retired supervisor for the Louisiana State Department of Motor Vehicles, a former Louisiana State Trooper of Troop C in Franklin, Franklin Volunteer Fire Chief for five years, Director of Teen Town Dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Houma for 10 years, member of St Joseph's Italian Society, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. HERMAN DUFRENE Herman J. Dufrene, 81, a native of Gheens and resident of G alliano, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 am. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alice St Germain Dufrene; one daughter, Anna Dufrene Adams; four brothers, Nora, Warren, Loney and Walter Dufrene; one sister, Dorothy Dufrene Cheramie; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diet and Edna Breaux Dufrene; and one brother, Gilbert Dufrene. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. GERTRUCE DUPRE Gertrude LeBouef Dupre, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m to funeral Tuesday at the Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Henry Dupre of Lockport, and Norman Dupre of Chauvin; three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Anna Lee) Rodrigue and Mrs. Me lton (Victoria) Nettleton Jr., both of Montegut and Mrs. Charles (Rosie Lee) Hope of Monroe; four brothers, Irvin and Horace LeBoeuf, both of Montegut and Raymond and Alton J. LeBoeuf Sr., both of Chauvin; four sisters, Della L. Naquin and Velma L Molinere, both of Montegut, Cecile L Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Sylvia L LeBouef of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Joseph Dupre; her parents, Elie and Emma Josephine Dupre LeBouef, one son, Carroll J. Dupre; three brothers, Lorice, Leroy and Alvin LeBouef, one sister, Lucina L Neil; and four grandchildren, Melissa and Richard Turner Jr., Jessie Rodrigue and Chad Roddy. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. BILLY HITT Billy Wilson Hitt, 71, a native of Fornfelt Mo., and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. 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, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jane Frances Chauvin Hitt; one son, Phil Lance Hitt of Houma; three daughters, Billie Boudreaux and Bobbie Bice, both of Houma, and Gina Hitt of New Orleans; one brother, Lawson Hitt of Raceland; one sister, Verbia Smith of Pontiac, Mich.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J ackson and Celia Ann Harrington Hitt; one brother, Paul Hitt and one sister, Ella Potter. He was a retired barge captain for McDermott and a Mason and Shriner of Unity Lodge No. 267. SYLVESTER PARKER JR. Sylvester Parker Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Dularge Community Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Ophelia Parker of Houma; three sons, Bruce L, Allen and Sylvester Parker III, all of Houma; six daughters, Belinda and Melvina Williams, Veronica Parker, Vanessa Walker, Barbara Jones and Sylvia Richardson, all of Houma; three brothers, James and the Rev. Gilbert Parker, both of Houma, and the Rev. Earl Parker of Sanford, Fla.; four sisters, Doris Parker 'and Rosemary Thomas, both of Houma, and Alma Jean Pittman and Julia Parker, both of Houston; 27 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Viola Newton Parker Sr.; one brother, Larry Parker; and two sisters, Leona Jones and Theresa Parker. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of Dularge Community Baptist Church. LORINA PELLEGRIN Lorina Leonard Pellegrin, 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass was scheduled for 10 am. today at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ray Adam Pellegrin of Houma; three daughters, Genevieve P. Hedspeth, Yvonne P. Wilson and Sylvia P. Boudreaux, all of Houma; two brothers, Harry J. and N. Vincent Leonard, both of Houma; one sister, Rose Marie L. Malone of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Adam Pellegrin; her parents, Estive Ellis and Josephine Marie Trahan Leonard; one brother, Easton Leonard; one sister, Eva Leonard Bennett and two grandchildren, Leslie and Mark Boudreaux. She was a self-employed seamstress, a past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. WHITNEY RICHARD Whitney Paul Richard, infant, was stillborn on Sunday, Feb. 21,1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland . He is survived by his parents; Barry and Tina Matherne Richard; his paternal grandparents, Rivers and Mary Rodrigue Richard; and his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Joel Gaubert Matherne. SYLVIA TIERNEY Sylvia Breaux Cox Tierney, 72, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Joseph Tierney Sr. of New Orleans; one stepson, Eugene Tierney Jr. of Belle Chase; one step-daughter, Theresa Tierney Short of Metairie; three brothers, Rivers Anthony and Floyd R Breaux, both of Bayou Black, and Huey Mark Breaux of Houma; one sister, Kate Breaux Hosenthal of Slidell; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James W. Cox Sr.; her parents, Rivers F. and Ruby Bergeron Breaux; one son, James W. Cox Jr.; and one daughter, Sandra Ann Cox Tullier. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 23, 1999 EDNA BOUDREAUX Edna 0. Boudreaux, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jeffrey Boudreaux; five daughters, Lisa Naquin, Ann Gaubert, Jill Hymel, Lynn Amedee and Alicia Boudreaux; three brothers, Edwin and Edmond Gros and Harold Orgeron; two sisters, Marie Rahm and Therese Thibodeaux; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Ida Perkins Orgeron; and one brother, Adam Orgeron. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Association or to the American Heart Association. MARTHA CRAWFORD Martha Inman Crawford, 66, a native of DeKalb, Texas, and residentof Cut Off, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bates & Rolf Funeral Home in New Boston, Texas, with burial in Woodstock Cemetery in New Boston. She is survived by her husband, Vance Crawford; two daughters, Jennifer Martin and Jane Crawford; two brothers, John and Thomas Inman; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Oliver and Mamie Brine Inman. She was a member of Church of Christ. MOLLY DIFFEY Molly S. Diffey, 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Forest Park, Ga. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at II a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mickey (Sue) Hudson of Forest Park; one brother, Edward Schmill of Boutte; four sisters, Ella Lirette, Frances Glass and Birthhile Potter, all of Boutte, and Lucille Lane of Kearns, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manord C. Diffey; her parents, Tbeodore B. and Melanie Marie Bergeron Schmill; and two brothers,Thomas and Percy Schmill. She was a retired hotel desk clerk and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. JOSEPH DUFRENE Joseph Paul Dufrene, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 7:13 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Raceland. Fu neral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in. Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emily Grace Dufrene; five sons, Freddie and Henry Dufriend, both of Belle Chasse, the Rev. Autry Dufrene of Belle Chasse, Joseph Dufrene of Lockport, and Jonathan Dufrene of Gheens; four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sonja) Brown of Chauvin, Mrs. Mark (Deborah) Bevill of Shreveport, Mrs. Robert (Annette)Blackwell of Meridian, Miss., and Mrs. Nickey (Unda) Mashburn of' Houma; one brother, Octave Dufrene of Mathews; three sisters, Millie Dallimore, Marie Kildhali and Vivian Baudoin; 26 grand-children; and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Leonise Champagne Dufrene; one brother, Ambrose (Bob) Dufrene; and one sister, Dorothy Bergeron. JOHNNIE PROVOST Johnnie Provost, 55, a native of Morgan City and resident of Amelia, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m to funeral time today at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, Johnnie Provost Jr. of Patterson; one daughter, Madeline Provost Kahn of Lafayette; his companion, Linda Ross of Amelia; their four daughters, Pearl and Jewel Ross, both of Amelia, and Amanda and Amber Boutwell, both of Amelia; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Hebert and Mary Tabor, both of Amelia; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers. SUSAN REED Susan D. Reed, 51, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:18 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Michael "Mike" Reed; her mother, Angelina Galliano Danos; one son, Troy Adam Reed; one brother, Allen Danos; three sisters, Rebecca Toups, Carolyn Eyrnard and Ruby Annentor; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Albruge Andrew Danos. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. MARGIE WILLIAMS Margie Nicholas Williams, 76, a native of Gibson and resident of New Orleans, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Professional Mortuary in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Robert Cross Jr.; one daughter, Mary Louise "Black" Bailey; one brother , Frank Nicholas Jr.; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Williams; her parents, Frank and Rosa Nicholas Sr.; two brothers, Lawrence and Donald Nicholas; and three sisters, Routh Williams, Rosalee Nicholas and Arline Craft. She as a member of St. John Mission Baptist Church in New Orleans. CORRECTION Information provided by the funeral home for Monday's Courier gave an incorrect name for one of the daughters of Billy Wilson Hitt. He is survived by his daughter, Ginger Hitt of New Orleans. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 24, 1999 JUNIUS ONCALE Junius Joseph Oneale, 93, a native of Chackbay and resident of Schriever, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Robert Oneale; three daughters, Marie "Anna Mae" and Sherry Hebert and Gloria Kraemer; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Rozine Oncale; his parents, Davis and Oph elia Durocher Oncale; four brothers, Morris, Fred, Earl and Joseph Oncale; two sisters, Agnes Darden and Annie Boudreaux; and one great-grandchild, Eric Hebert. RITA SMITH Rita LeBeouf Smith, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. An Eastern Star funeral service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Milton A Smith Sr. of Houma; three sons, Stephen J. and Milton A."Pookie" Smith Jr., both of Houma, and Edward C. Smith of Virginia; one daughter, Belinda L Smith of Laurel, Miss.; three sisters, Dot Boyne and Joyce Falgout, both of Houma, and Yvonne Moore of Pensacola, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer "Man" and Lucille Bergeron LeBeouf; and one son, Wayne Allen Anthony Smith. She was a homemaker, a member of Eastern Star and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. VICTORY THERIOT Victory LeBouef Theriot, 80, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Clay T., Elmer J. and Roy J. Theriot Jr., all of Houma; five daughters, Earline Zeringue, Vale Robichaux, Jo Ann Bourgeois and Gloria Larpenter, all of Houma, and Genevieve Hutchinson of Mississippi; two sisters, Jean Rodrigue and Annalee Himel, both of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Joseph Theriot Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Adle Marcel LeBouef, one son, Clyde Theriot; three brothers, Joe, Eddie and Ulice LeBouef, three sisters, Justilia Kraemer, Delia Theriot and Rose Trahan; and one grandchild. She was a homemaker and a parish-ioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. CORRECTION Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Monday's Courier gave an incorrect name for a daughter of Gertrude LeBouef Dupre. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Melton (Victoria) Nelton Jr. of Montegut. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 25, 1999 EMANUEL AYCOCK Emanuel Cla ude Aycock, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Eugene Aycock; one sister, Mrs. Millard (Julia) Marcel; three nephews; two nieces; one great-nephew; and five great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Olivia Babin Aycock; and one brother, Louis Aycock. MYRTLE AYO Myrtle Marina Jackson Ayo, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and reside of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral information. She is survived by three sons, Samuel L Ayo and wife, Gloria, of Houma, Carroll J. Ayo, of Houma, and Michael P. Ayo and wife, Connie, of Bayou Dularge; four daughters, Mrs. J. Emmett (Ethel) Boudreaux, Mrs. Richard E. (Myrtle) Rieve, Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) Chaisson and Mrs. Al J. (Carmen) Boudreaux, all of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Adney (Laura) Hutchinson and Mrs. Ashby (Nita) Pettigrew, both of Houma; 34 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samu el L. Ayo Sr.; her parents, John C. and Laura Prejeant Jackson; one daughter, Mrs.Philip (Joan)B abin; three brothers, Earl H., Carl Ayo and Randolph Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence(Stella) Bueche and Mrs. Reuben(Helen) Eister; and two grandchildren. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the little Sisters of the Poor, Mary Joseph Residence, 4201 Woodlands Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131-7398. KATHLEEN DOMANGUE Kathleen C. Domangue, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Isle, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.24, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Barry Domangue Sr.; her mother, Earline Cheramie; two sons, David and Barry Domangue Jr.; one daughter, Melissa D. Terrebonne; three brothers, Paul, John and Patterson "Pat" Cheramie Jr.; one sister, Marie Cheramic Sasnett; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Patterson Cheramie Sr.; and one daughter, Lacy Ann Domangue. She was a member of the Mardi Gras Krew e of Nerieds, a member of the Barry's Bayou Girls bowling team and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. FERDINAND MATTHEWS Ferdinand Matthews, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 11:09 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from I to 5 p,m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. James Baptist Church .Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doreatha Johnson Matthews; three sons, Hodges and Kelvin Matthews, both of Gibson, and Glenn Matthews of Houma; two daughters, Louetta Green and Doris Matthews, both of Gibson; two brothers, Andrew Matthews of Compton, Calif., and Robert Matthews of Gibson; three sisters, Doris Mitchell and Verlina Johnson, both of Gibson, and Edith Matthews of Lynwood, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ella Cross Matthews Sr.; and one brother, Joseph E. Matthews. MARY PRICE Mary Thomas Price, 70, a native of Meridian, Miss., and former resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in Meridian. Funeral services were Monday in Meridian, with burial in St. Patrick C atholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jack L Collins and wife, Barbara, of Meridian; one daughter, Mrs. Jim(Rita) Carey of Virginia Beach, Va.; three half brothers, Roper Raybon of St. M.ary's, Ga., Charles Thomas of Louisville, Ky and Robert Thomas of Gautier, Miss.; one half sister, June Boykin of Macon, Ga.; and three grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Price Jr.; her father, Tom C. Thomas; her mother, Johnnie C. Raybon; her stepfather, Cody Raybon; and one brother, John Thomas. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church. ALBERT TRAHAN Albert Joseph "Butch" Trahan, 51, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, died at 6:09 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann Luke Trahan; his parents, Albert P. and Velma Guidry Trahan of Houma; two sons, Joey and Eddie Trahan, both of Houma; one daughter, Mindy Trahan of Houma; and one brother, Perry Trahan of Bryan, Texas. He was an employee of Double Eagle Marine and a U.S. Navy veteran. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 26, 1999 CHARLES ARCEMENT Tyron Charles Arcement, 21, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Giselle Arcement Holmes and Demetra Arcement, both of Thibodaux; one brother, Ernest Arcement of Thibodaux; and his companion, Zandrea Jupiter of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Bell Jackson Areement; his father, Ernest Williams Jr.; and his grandmothers, Lou Ella Jackson and Aldina Lawrence. DARREN GILFOUR Darren Michael Gilfour, 33, and five of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Kathey Boykin; his parents, Roy and Bertie Gilfour; his grandparents, Dewey and Violet Dupre; one brother, Dwayne Gilfour; and one sister, Donna Gilfour. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junius and Rose Adams Gilfour. CORINNE HEBERT Corinne Gros Hebert, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Landry"s Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, David, Kenneth and O'Neil Hebert Jr.; one daughter, Ida Mae Toups; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. . She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil Joseph Hebert Sr.; her parents, Clarence and Ida Gravois Gros; one son, Ronald Hebert; two brothers, Claude and Clarence Hebert Jr.; and one sister, Rose Mary Hebert. JOYCE JOSEPH Joyce Francis Joseph, 50, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Louis Joseph Jr. of Thibodaux; two sons, Mark Washington and Elijah Joseph, both of Thibodaux; one daughter, Samantha Joseph of Thibodaux; five brothers, Willie Francis of Edgard, Irvin Mitchell of Mid land, Texas, Lloyd Thomas of Pineville, Ernest Joseph of New Orleans, and Royal Francis of Thibodaux; four sisters, Lula Jackson, Ruby Neal and Annie Reed, all of Thibodaux, and Effie Price of Labadieville; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Corrine Francis; and two brothers, Silas and Charlie Francis. ROBERT MOORMAN Robert Onnie Moorman, 79, a native of Votaw, Texas, and former resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 in Miami, Fla. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Batson Prairie Baptist Church in Batson, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Guedry Cemetery in Daisetta, Texas. He is survived by three sons, David and Hulon Moorman, both of Miami, and Lawrence "Wayne" Moorman of Portland, Ind.; two sisters, Alma Coppock of Bay City, Texas, and Athie White of Temple, Texas; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired drilling manager for Sun Oil Company. LAWRENCE PROSPERIE Lawrence "Larry" Prosperie, 61, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral home today at Samart Funeral Home. Contact the funeral home at 872-9685 for funeral time. He is survived by his wife, Janet Eoff Prosperie; o ne brother, Carl Prosperie; and three sisters, Elaine Guidry, Beverly Bouzigard and Lois Pierron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Gladys Prosperie; one brother, Randolph Prosperie; and one sister, Mari on Malbrough JOHN SHEARER John William Shearer, 48, a native and resident of Laurel, Miss., died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.24, 1999 after along illness with muscular dystrophy. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ellisville Church of Christ in Ellisville, Miss. He is survived by his wife, Karen Strong Shearer of Laurel; his mother, Ruby Shearer of Houma; one brother, Ray Shearer Jr. of Conroe, Texas; one sister, Sue DeRoche of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Shearer Sr.; three brothers, Marvin, Brent, and Jim Shearer; and one sister, Faye Bergeron. Although he was disabled, he was an active fund-raiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and a member of the Ellisville Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. GABRIEL WATKINS SR. Gabriel Earnest "Gabe" Watkins Sr., 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Feb.23, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napol eonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Jackson Watkins; three sons, Joshua G. and Jalil M. Watkins, both of Napoleonville, and Gabriel E. Watkins Jr.; four daughters, Germaine L., Gaynell E. and Ashley G. Watkins, all of Thibodaux, and Laura M. Azema of Houma; his former wife, Lois K Watkins; his mother, Mercedes Shanklin of Thibodaux; one brother, Roosevelt Shanklin of Thibodaux; two sisters, Rose M. Shanklin of Thibodaux, and Joyce A Robertson of Stone Mountain, Ga.; three grandchildren; and many other relatives's. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Watkins Sr.; one brother, Earnest Shanklin; and one uncle, Alvin Joseph. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 27, 1999 CARRIE BOYKINS Carrie Boykins, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb.25, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Abe Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Boykins; her parents, Josephine J. Johnson and Phillip Anderson; her stepfather, Abe Johnson Sr.; and one brother, James Johnson. She was a member of Eastern Star, a member of Church Steward Board and a member of New St. Paul Baptist Church. CLARENCE JACKSON Clarence Jackson, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Visitation will be from I to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Livas Lane Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Calvin and Larry Jackson; three daughters, Clara Joseph, Geraldine Jackson and Betty Keller; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte E. H. Jackson; his parents, James and Sophia Jackson; two sons, Morris and Floyd Jackson; three brothers, Lawrence, Jeffery and Terry Jackson; and three sisters, Hattie, Idell and Bell Jackson. He was a member of the Masons and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 28, 1999 LAMRY CROCHET Lamry "Pete" Crochet, 80, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Th ibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his wife, Laura Yae Guillot Crochet; one son, Calvin "Sonny" Crochet; three daughters, Loretta Richard, Cathy Naquin and Madelyn Reulet; one sister, Annie Mason; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Rosalie Berthelot Crochet; and one brother, Sidney Crochet. BASIL GENTRY Basil D. Gentry, D.D.S., 70, a native of Tampa, Fla. and resident of Larose died at 9:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gertie Pierce Gentry of Larose; one daughter, Karen G. Sutherly of Antioch, Tenn.; three stepdaughters, Pat A Guidry of Cut Off, Jeanie A Matherne of Houma and Joanette A. Terrebonne of Galliano; two brothers, William W. Gentry of Madison, Va. and George A Gentry of Katy, Texas; one sister, Margaret I. McCarthy of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren ; three great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Ashlock Gentry of Central City, Ky.; and one sister, Janette V. Cawman of New Jersey. He was a World War 11 Army veteran and graduated from Loyola School of Dentistry. DAVID GUNTER David Ray Gunter, 68, a native of New Iberia and resident of Harvey, died at 1:19 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in St Francis de Sales Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jean Millet; two daughters, Patricia Langenstein and Debbie Strayer; three stepdaughters, Dawn Siezic, Dana O'Brant and Denise Miller; five foster-brothers, James Underwood, P.J., Bill, James and Richard Ford; five foster-sisters, Marion F. Blanchard, Myrtle F. Tastet, Ada Colonge, Mary Ann Vanacor, and Catherine Ford; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Pearl McCort Gunter; his foster-parents, Milliam Sr. and Lydia Bergeron Ford; two brothers, Donald Elmer and Terry Guy Gunter; five foster-brothers, Earl, Patrick, Paul, Douglas and William Ford Jr.; one sister, Ella Mae Mensmon; and one foster-sister, Shirle y Ford. He was manager of Property and Retail Sales and was in the U.S. Marine Corps. VIOLET HUE Violet "Vi" Hue, 72, a native of Long Island, N.Y. and resident of Lafayette, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. Services are pending, please contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for information. She is survived by her former husband, Junius Hue of Bayou Blue; one son, Chris Hue of Raceland; one daughter, Margie Hue of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Violet Grell; and one brother, Tbeodore Grell. JEAN NAVARRE Jean "Johnny" Augustin Navarre, 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four daughters, Carolyn N. Folse of Houma, Mrs. Everette (Nancy) N. Landry Jr., Mrs. Ronnie (Gail) N. Ledet of Labadieville and Mrs. Donald "Patsy" N. Verrette of Napoleonville; one sister, Mathilde N. Boudreaux of Labadieville; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Boudreaux Navarre; his parents, Leo and Marie Celinier Keller Navarre; five broth ers, Noley, (Adley, Edward, Herbert and Sidney Navarre; and one sister, Edwina Tardiff Eymard. He was a parishioner of St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, a member of the Usher Society and an adorer of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Philomena Church Restoration Project ALINE PIERCE Aline M. Brun et Pierce, 88, a native and resident of the Westbank, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St Francis de Sales Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by one daughter, Janet and her husband, Al Boudreaux; three brothers, Eugene, John and Houston Brunette, one sister, Lillian Roddy; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bevly Pierce Sr.; her parents, John Brunet and Ada Fangue; one son, Bevly Pierce Jr.; one daughter, Aline Pierce; two brothers, Alcis and Alvin Brunette; and five sisters, Estelle Theriot, Mildred Bergeron, Florence Callaghan, Corrine Moore and Lucille Champagne. LUCILLE ROPER Lucille Wyatt Roper, 84, a native of Brantley, Ala. and resident of Houma, died at 1 :20 a.m. Saturday, Feb.27, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Horne. Religious services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Visitation will also be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Turner Funeral Home in Luverne, Ala. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brantley Cemetery in Brantley. She is survived by her husband, Paul Roper of Houma; one daughter, Evelyn Wallace; one stepdaughter, Aleta Leckelt of Houma; one brother, Ralph Wyatt of Hanceville, Ala.; one sister, Mabel Jackson of Oxford, Ala.; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Brantley and Mattie Elizabeth Everage Wyatt; three brothers, Robert, Roy and Joseph Wyatt and one sister, Mary Payne.