Obituaries for JUNE 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, JUNE 1, 1999 JUSTIN AUTHEMENT Justin Michael Authement, 19, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Authement Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the hall. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Cecil and Faye Bonvillain Authement; three brothers, Jeremy, Jared and Jordan Authement; and his grandparents, J.D. and Lois Bonvillain, and Horace "Tib" and Merle Authement. He was a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. JUDY FALGOUT Judy Ann Falgout, 48, a native and resident of Coteau, died at 7:05 p.m. Monday, May 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p .m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Falgout; two sons, Michael and Patrick Falgout Jr.; two daughters, Rhonda Ledet and Tabitha Falgout; five brothers, Kevin, Kenneth, Terry, Johnney and Ernest Porche Jr.; three sisters, Sandra Woodall, June Albert and Debra Price; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Victoria Lovell Porche; and one sister, Gail Chauvin. ELISE GUILLOT Elise "Peggy" Grosshans Guillot, 70, a native of Mannheim, Germany, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, May 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by four sons, Robert, Harry, Thomas and James Guillot one daughter, Ruth Kerico; two brothers, Werner and Hans Werle; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, August Joseph Guillot; and her parents, Karl and Margarite Werle Grosshans. OLIDA MARTINEZ Olida Joseph "Dad" Martinez, 85, a native of Garyville and resident of Kraemer, died at 4:12 a.m. Monday, May 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Life Center in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Kraemer Martinez; two sons, Benny and W illiam Martinez; two daughters, Vida Rodrigue and Patricia Blanchard; one brother, Oliver "Jacie" Martinez; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon Joseph and Dolia Hotard Martinez Sr.; four brothers, Agney, Valley, Charles and Simon Martinez Jr.; and three sisters, Agnes M. Kramer, Olivia M. Larousse and Azela M. Kraemer. GENET NAQUIN Genet Phillips Naquin, 59, a native of Weed, Calif., and resident of Texas City, Texas, died Friday, May 28, 1999. Funeral services were scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Houma, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roland J. Naquin Sr. of Galveston, Texas; two sons, Roland Naquin Jr. of Houma, and Rene Naquin of Orange, Texas; three daughters, Sybil Williams of Texarkana, Texas, Mrs. Jeff (Francine) Mil ler of Houma, and Mrs. Darrell (Gwen) Loga of Bootsville; one brother, Vernon Phillips of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Annie Lois Stark of Idaho and Patricia Carrick of Ripon, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Sussie Faulkner Phillips; and one sister, Geneva Nell Carr of Neuman, Calif. WILLIE O'NEAL Willie "Squirrel" O'Neal, 40, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, May 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Susan Wainwright O'Neal; his parents, Clinton O'Neal and Doris Garner; four sons, Ja mes, Wait, Kris and Willie O'Neal Jr.; two daughters, Holly and Gina O'Neal; and three sisters, Lori Johnson, Tammy Cobb and Dyan Tyson. HARRY USEY JR. Harry Joseph Usey Jr., 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Monday, May 31, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Usey Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Williams Usey; two sons, Jimmy and Jerry Usey; one daughter, Mary Gail Usey; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry J. Usey Sr. and Leona M. Ordogne; and one sister, Shirley Tenney. He was a retired truck driver. ************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 2, 1999 JOSEPHINE BELLANGER Josephine Marie Boquet Bellanger, 78, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 12:28 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 10 am. to funeral time Friday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, George Michael Bellanger of Houma, and Robert Bellanger of Brooklyn, Miss.; three daughters, Mrs. Percy (Veronica Mary) Collins Jr. and Geneieve Bellanger, both of Houma, and Mrs. Carroll (Gertie) Chauvin Sr. of Chauvin; three brothers, Lloyd Boq uet of Folsom, Paul Boquet of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Wilfred Boquet Sr. of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Rena B. Lasseigne of Galliano, Barbara LeCompte of Chauvin, and Marjorie Boquet Neal of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was receded in death by her husband, Claude J. Bellanger; her parents, Joseph Edwin and Flora Dupre Boquet; two sons, Ronnie and Claude Bellanger Jr.; two brothers, Edwin and Lawrence Boquet; and two sisters, Marlyne Hebert and Gertie Boquet. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. VIOLA LASSEIGNE Viola "Me-Me" Lasseigne, 86, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:56 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 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. Mass will be at noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jefferson Lasseigne of Cut Off, and Raleigh Lasseigne of Grand Isle; two brothers, Nickerson and Leo Toups; one sister, Ozalie Vedros; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcess Lasseigne; her parents, Pierr and Lescade Duet Toups; three brothers, Jefferson, Joseph and Manuel Toups; and two sisters, Lorida T. Bourg and Eularie "Byee" Doucet. LOVENIA LEDET Lovenia Oncale Ledet, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux,, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Larry L. and Danny Ledet, both of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kay L. Bodureaux of Overland Park, Kan.; one brother, Luke Oneale; two sisters, May Lasseigne and Shirley Naquin; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy r. Ledet; her parents, Luc and Octavie Clement Oncale; two brothers, Oscar and Anthony Oneale Sr.; and three sisters, Cordella Prejean, Viola Oneale and Winnie Pierce. She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. MARIE MOBLEY Marie Beverly Mobley, 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Albert Mobley Jr.; three sons, John, Wilkin and Edwin Mobley Sr.; five daughters, Doris Mobley, Bertha Naquin, Mary Dardar, Karen Anselm i and Robin Guillory; three brothers, Patterson, Anderson and Harris Lee Sr.; four sisters, Josephine Griffin, Esperance Serigny, Bridgett Holcomb and Juline Serigny; 26 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Theresa Dantin Lee Sr.; one daughter, Delores Mobley; one brother, Joseph Lee Jr.; one sister, Elvina Lee; one grandson, not named; and one great-grandson, not named. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. JOSEPH NOLFO SR. Joseph Henry "Joe" Nolfo Sr., 62, a native of Everett, Mass., and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janice Ann Theriot Nolfo of Houma, three sons, David Joseph, James Michael and Joseph Henry Nolfo Jr., all of Houma; three daughters, Suzanne Carlos, Crystal Schneider and Michele Coker, all of Houma; three sisters Frances Dellovo of Burlington, Mass., Elaine Lienhardt of Chichester, N.H., and Judith Martinez of Dallas, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corrado "Conrad" and Martha Ineson Nolfo; and one grandson, Jordan Anthony Nolfo. He was a retired electronic technician with Safeguard Electronics, a U.S. Air Force veteran, a charter member of the Houma Kiwanis Club, a charter member of the Key Club, and a parishioner of St Bernadette Catholic Church. CORRECTION Information provided by the family for Tuesday's Courier omitted a number of family members from the obituary of Harry Joseph Usey Jr. He is survived by two sons, Gerald Joseph and Harry James "Jimmy" Usey III; one daughter, Mary Gail Bach; three brothers, Larry, Gary and Keri Usey; and six sisters , Joyce, Eloise, Marion, Gladys, Emily and Mona Usey; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Allen Usey. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 3, 1999 JIMMYE BOYLES Jimmye Brown Boyles, 71, a native of Tallulah and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grayson. Mass will be at I p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. She is survived by four sons, Jim Boyles of Baton Rouge, Chuck Boyles of Carencro, Hank Boyles of Grayson, and Pat Boyles of Monroe; three daughters, Sherry Jones of Houma, Randi Braddock of Grayson, and Joan LaDart of Monroe; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, H enry "Woody" Boyles; and her parents, Horace Clark and Lucille Brown of Tallulah. She was a parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 4, 1999 MABELLE CHESTER Maybelle Ledet Chester, 79, a native and resident of Lockport died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, William P. Chester Sr.; two sons, William P. Jr. and Donald W. Chester Sr.; one daughter, Margaret C. Lbean; three sisters, Nellie L. Folse, Bella L. Dickerson and Annie L Wilson; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis P. and Angelle Breaux Ledet two brothers, Lawrence and Eddie Ledet and five sisters, Ada L. Zimmer, Ola L Downey, Marguerite L Bollinger, Rita L Carol and Lilly Ledet. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred. BRIAN DALBY Brian John Dalby, 36, a native of Illinois and resident of Galliano, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Onifia Doucet Dalby; his parents, Wayne and Carol Olsen Dalby; two sons, Nicholas and Kaleb Dalby; one brother, Danny Dalby; and one sister, Sherry Dalby. He was a boat captain. EDNA FALGOUT Edna Mae Breaux Falgout, 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Tbursday, June 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 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 interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth and Wayne Falgout both of Houma, and Roger Falgout of Panama, Fla.; four daughters, Dianna Brunet, Donna Chaisson and Wendy Quebodequx , all of Houma, and Paula Pierce of Marrero; two brothers, Owen Breaux Sr. of Montegut, and Leroy Breaux of Houma; three sisters, Bonna LeCompte, Genny Porche and Rosalie Cretini of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Falgout Sr.; her parents, Phillip and Linda Blanchard Breaux; one son, Alfred Falgout Jr.;and one brother, Clayton Breaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. JOHNNY HAMMONS Johnny William Hammons, 26, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his fiancee, Suzanne LaCoste of Houma; his mother, Rose Mae Dupre Hammons of Houma; three brothers, William and Buddy Hammons, both of Houma, and L. J. Thibodeaux of Lafayette; and two sisters, Vera Thibodeaux Boudain of Marrero, and Peggie Thibodeaux Autin of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Buddy" Buford Hammons. He was a ship fitter for North American Shipyard. GEORGINA PERRIN Georgina Martin Perrin, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Th ursday, June 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Pauline P. Crosby; two brothers, Victor and Alexie Martin; one sister, Marie M. Pitre; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diette J. Perrin; her parents, Azanor and Amelia Autin Martin; two brothers, Azene Clair and Joseph C. Martin; three sisters, Evelyn M. Bouzigard, Galdys M. Burch and Emeline M. Theriot. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. DONALD POPP Donald J. " Big Kihuna" Popp, 66, a native of Imperial, Neb., and resident of Slidell, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Abita Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Elsen Popp; his former wife, Elaine Bergeron Popp; foursons, Stephen Popp of Houma, and Avid, John and Robert Popp; one step-son, Timothy Elsen; one daughter, Suzanne P. Richard; one stepdaughter, Lynne Martin; one brother, Fern Kunneman; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, not named; and three sisters, not named. He was a resident of St. Tammany Parish for 25 years. JANE SCHMILL Jane Griffin Schmill, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:42 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ho ly Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Martha S. Zeringue of Thibodaux; one sister, Mrs. William (Julia)Knight of Raceland; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie T. Schmill Jr.; her parents, Sampson and Rosama Orgeron Griffin; one son, Charlie T. Schmill III; five brothers, Elmer, Elson, Eldon, Odelle and Abel "Pete" Griffin; and three sisters, Mrs. Abel(Celima) Orgeron, Mrs. Jules (Nora)Chaisson, and Mrs. Oderick (Maude) Vedros. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. OLIN SOUDELIER SR. Olin A. Soudelier Sr., 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:10 a. Thursday, June 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Ha ll in Chauvin. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the hall. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Merril Robichaux Soudelier, one son, Olin Soudelier Jr.; four daughters, Mrs. Billy (Cynthia) Boudreaux, Mrs. Mitch (Tammy) Pellegrin, Mrs. Antoine (Chloris) Caillouet and Tawny Soudelier; three brothers, Leroy, Paul "Bee" and Eugene "Gene" Soudelier; one sister, Beulah Kramer; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddy and Felecienne Lapeyrouse Soudelier; one brother, Edward Soudefier; and two sisters, Loyce Soudelier and Louella Lirefte. He was a fisheman, a member of the Ward Seven Citizens Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013 and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 5, 1999 ALEX BOURGEOIS Alex Paul Bourgeois, 20, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Michael J. and Judy Ann Naquin Bourgeois; his sister, Amy Marie Bourgeois; one half-sister, Rainey Bourgeois; his grandparents, Walter and Anna May Bourgeois, and Alton Naquin; and his step-grandmother, Ismay Naquin. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Bourgeois; and his grandmother, Theresa Naquin. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. JERVAIS DEHARTE Jervais Paul DeHarte, 73, a native of Bayou Dulaige and resident of Dulac, died at 12:07; a.m. Friday, June 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Penton DeHarte of Dulac; six sons, Claude Dave and Tony Paul DeHarte, Rudy Ledet and Jimmy Daigle, all of Houma, Curtis Anthony DeHart of Dulac, and Johnny Barrios of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Nolia Marie DeHart Carrere of Dulac; three brothers, LeRoy and Douglas DeHart both of Chauvin, and Magnus DeHart Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Doris DeHart Authement of Houma, and Barbara DeHart Carlos of Dulac; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Lillian Luke DeHart; and three brothers, Aubrey, Earl and Curtis DeHart. He was a retired tug boat captain for Cena c Towing, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member and post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4752 in Dulac, chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars State Hospital, a former prisoner of war and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 6, 1999 OSCAR DAIGLE Oscar W. Daigle, 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 3 p.m. Friday, June 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Horne in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St Philomena in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shir ley Lajaunie Daigle; his mother, Amy Aucoin Daigle; three sons, Bryan, Dwayne and John Daigle; tw o daughters, Lisa St. Germain and Darlene Milazzo; one brother, Everette Jr.; two sisters, Brenda Berthelotte and Candace Gary; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Everette Daigle Sr. MAURICE DUPRE Maurice Joachin Dupre, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Blanchard Dupre of Houma; three sons, Myron J. Dupre of Patterson, Maurice J. Dupre Jr. of Roswell, Ga. and Kenneth P. Dupre of Ellisville, Miss.; three daughters, Mrs. Bob(Carolyn) Riser of Pass Christian, Miss., Mrs. Tandy (Sybil) Webb of Houma and Mrs. Joe (Lolita) Bader of Corpus Christi, Texas; 11 grandch ildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jermain and Louise Thibodeaux Dupre; one daughter, Wanda Marie Dupre; six brothers, Elie, Ivy, Wilsey, Wilson, Freddie and Lovelace Dupre; and five sisters, Theresa Voisin, Daisy Dupre, Verna Malbrough, Leona Voisin and Pauline Lyons. He was a retired cook for Offshore Food Services and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. FRENCH JORDAN French M. Jordan, 92, a native of Fuqua, Texas and resident of Gretna, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Religious services will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Lola Case Jordan; one son, Byron Patrick "Pat " Jordan; one daughter, Lola French Ledet; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mittie Teel Jordan and Byron Lee Jordan; one son, Rudy Billy Jordan; and two brothers, Carl Lee Jordan and Billy RA Jordan. He was an employee of Shield Coat Inc. and French Jordan Inc. He was a member of William D. White Masonic Lodge No. 408, N. O. Scottish Rites Bodies 32, Grand Consistory of New Orleans and Jerusalem Temple. PHILLIP LECOMPTE SR. Phillip "Philo" Joseph LeCompte Sr., 73, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:22 p.m. Friday, June 4,1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Monday, at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Phillip LeCompte Jr. and Murray LeCompte Sr. of Houma; one daughter, Beverly Luke of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Velma Melton of Palestine, Texas and Mabel Robichaux of Houma; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydie Marie Bergeron LeCompte; his parents, Willie and Lorina Martin LeCompte; six brothers, Murray, Murphy, Amos, Edward, Willie and Easton LeCompte; five sisters, Ethel LeCompte, Alice LeCompte, May Belle LeCompte, Marguerite Smith and Mary Jane Hanks. He was a retired superintendent for J. Ray McDermott. CLARENCE RABUN Clarence D. Rabun, 75, a native of Weir,. Miss. and resident of Monticello, Miss., died at 3:17 p.m. Friday, June 4, 1999. V Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by one son John D. Rabun Sr. of Houma; one daughter, Catherine Mills of Burksville, Texas; two brothers, Alvin Rabun of Jackson, Miss. and Carl Rabun of little Rock, Ark.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Henderson Rabun; his parents, Willis David Rabun and Lena McDaniel Rabun; and one sister, Mavis Mauk. He was a U.S. Army veteran during WWII. CURT TERREBONNE Curt Paul Terrebonne, 40, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:08 p.m. Friday, June 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the church, wit h burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his special friend, Sheila Ferris; his parents, Lwrey and Jeannette Terrebonne; one son, Brandon Terrebonne; one stepson, T-Jay Hebert; one brother, Patrick Terrebonne; and three sisters, Shelly Mousseau, Mary Beth Harcrow and Lisa Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Torris and Edna Pitre Danos, Roosevelt Terrebonne and Ortis and Maggie Letille Pitre; one brother, Glenn Terrebonne; and one sister, Marie Terrebonne. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. AGNOLIA VUILLEMONT Agnolia "Nolia" Palmature Vuillemont, 88, a native of Bayou Sorrel and resident of Morgan City, died at 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home i n Mor gan City. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Due Robert Vuillemont Jr. of Eunice and Lawrence Ralph Vuillemont of Houma; two daughters, Elizabeth "Bessie" Vuillemont Jefferson and Elaine Vuillemont Wiggins both of Morgan City; two sisters, Ophelia Palmature Scroggins and Frances Palmature Guidry both of Morgan City; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, four sisters and one great-granddaughter, Misty Nicole Daigle. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 7, 1999 MAE KRAEMER Mae Bellanger Danos Kraemer, 89, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:14 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 7 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Ernest Gilbert, Forest and Patrick Danos Jr.; four daughters, Mildred Soudelier, Tberesa Robichaux, Mary Jane Kraemer and Rita Gisclair; one brother, Loney Bellanger Jr.; 43 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Patrick Danos Sr.; her second husband, Etienne Kraemer; her parents, Loney and Augustine Martin Bellanger Sr.; two sons, Harry and Clifton Danos; two daughters, Mary Lou and Agnes Danos; three brothers, Howard, Clinton and Claude Bellanger; and four sisters, Adele Bellanger, Hazel Adams, Aggie Richeaux and Cate Chiasson. EDITH MATHERNE Edith Matheme, 85, a native of Lower Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Matherne Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Matherne Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Jeanne) LeBlanc and Mrs. Charlie (Bella) Martin, both of Houma; six nephews; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, Telemac and Ernestine Savoie Matherne. She was a member of the Temple Of Praise. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 8, 1999 WALLACE ARCENEAUX SR. Wallace Dave Arcencaux Sr., 81, a native and resident of Lockport died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Mae Arcement Arceneaux; three sons, Guy J., Chris E. and Wallace D. Arceneaux Jr.; two daughters, Myrtle A. Martin and Kathleen A. Uzee; one brother, Johnny Arceneaux; one sister, Elsie LeBouef., 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Letitia Parr Arceneaux; four brothers, Louis, Nacy, Ozomea and Alvin Arcenaux; and two grandchildren, not named. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred or memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. AARON ARDOIN Aaron Chance Ardoin, 6 weeks, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents, Brian and Victoria Cordes Ardoin of Houma; two brothers, Bronson and Chamber Ardoin, both of Houma; two sisters, Heidi McFadden Ardoin and Lora McFadden Ardoin, both of New Orleans; and his grandparents, Joseph and Elta Ardoin, and Frank and Betty Cordes of Lockport. SHAUN BERGERON Shaun Michael Bergeron, 20, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999. Visitation was sche duled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Bobbie Jane Oncale Bergeron; one brother, Kevin J. Bergeron and wife, Cheri; one sister, Mrs. David (Wendy) Gautreaux; two nephews; and two nieces. =================================== Submitted by: Nancy Wright Houma Courier: June 8, 1999 Dorothy Champagne Dorothy Marie Crochet Champagne, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Houma. She is survived by her husband, three sons, one daughter, two brothers, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viles J. and Hazel Trahan Crochet Sr. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Leukemia Society or to the Louisiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. ================================== JACOB RO James Charles Robichaux, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9.50 a.m. Monday, June 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 am. Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Irene Valarie Melancon Robichaux; one son, Clark A. Robichaux and wife, Debbie, of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Jamie) Moberley of' Houma; one sister, Lois LeCompte of' Houma; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew N elson and Lena Mazerac Melancon; one brother, Lee Robichaux; and one sister, Una Burson. He was a salesman for N.L. McCullough and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. In lieu Of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Houma Hospice. COURTNEY SIMON Courtney Elizabeth Simon, 17 months, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Trevor and Cheryl Hebert Simon Sr. to Vacherie; one brother, Trevor Simon Jr. of Vacherie; her grandparents, Peddy and Rita Simon of Vacherie, and Kenneth and Brenda Hebert of Thibodaux; great-grandparents, Allen and Anna Belle Trosclair of Chacahoula, Rena Deslatte of Thibodaux, and Isabelle Simon of Vacherie. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Sydney Simon of Vacherie, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hymel of Wallace, and Junius Hebert of Thibodaux. ROBERT SIMS Robert "Bro" Sims, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Friday, June 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Ellen R. S. Williams; two brothers, Hayward Sims Sr. of Gibson, and Curtis Williams of Houma; and four sisters, Roberta Williams of Gibson, Glenda Austin of Houma, Wanda Williams of Dallas, Texas, and Marie Kennedy of Maple Heights, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Sims; his stepfather, Clarence Williams; and one brother, David Lee Sims. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. MUNSON THIBODEAUX SR. Munson Thibodeaux Sr., 70, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:25 p.m. Mo nday, June 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris B. Thibodeaux; three sons, Rodney Thibodeaux of Labadieville, FaronThibodeaux of Lafayette, and Munson Thibodeaux Jr. of Thibodaux; one brother, Edward Thibodeaux; two sisters, Madeline T. Talbot and Gerdie T. Thibodeaux; and five grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyprien and Bernadette Talbot Thibodeaux; two brothers, George and Adolph Thibodeaux; and three sisters, Amy Thibodeaux, Luoy Tabor and Enolo DeSaivo. BRENNAN WILLIAMS Brennan Matthew Williams, 5 days, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 1999. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his parents, Dean and Lori Bell Williams; one brother, Brody Williams; his paternal grandmother, Judy Callais; and his maternal grandparents, Loney and Cathy Bell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond Williams. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 9, 1999 JACK CANTERBURY SR. Jack Canterbury Sr., 60, a native of Loudendale, Va., and resident of Houma, died at l: 7:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Weatherford Canterbury; one son, Jackie Lee Canterbury II; one daughter, Nicole Mishawn "Nikki" Canterbury Gervais; two brothers, Hermas Edward and Larry Allen Canterbury; one granddaughter; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Edward and Juanita Beatrice Parsons Canterbury; one daughter, Anita Lynn Canterbury; and one grandson, David Brien Canterbury. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Easy Does It Club and a member of First Baptist Church. DOROTHY CHAMPAGNE Dorothy Marie Crochet Champagne, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Houma. She is survived by her husband, John Alfred Champagne Sr.; three sons, Gary and James Champagne, both of Houma, and John Champagne Jr. of Opelousas; one daughter, Dottie Champagne Henry of Mandeville; two brothers, Thomas and Viles Crochet Jr., both of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viles J. and Hazel Trahan Crochet Sr. She was a member o f First Baptist Church in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society or to the Louisiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. LEROY CHARPENTIER Leroy Joseph "Shorty" Charpentier, 63, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Eva Hotard Charpentier of Houma; one daughter, Carol Charpentier of Houma; three brothers, Leo Paul Charpentier of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Joseph Charpentier of Chauvin, and Lloyd Charpentier; four sisters, Cornelia Roth of New Orleans, Josephine Johnson of Christiana, Tenn., Dorothy Davis of Georgia, and Barbara Picou of Houma; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Cornelia Boudreaux Charpentier; and two brothers, Russel Charpentier and an infant brother, not named. He was the retired owner and Operator of Charpentier Towing Company after 30 years, a retired employee of Hollywood Marine, a retired employee of LeBouef Brothers Towing Company and a member of Christ Baptist Church. LEROY DOUCET Leroy "Bada" Doucet, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Don, James and Rod Doucet; two daughters, Myriel Doucet and Cathy Gisclair; one brother, Linton Doucet; three sisters, Audrey Plaisance, Peggy Duet and Elois Cherarnie; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marita C. Doucet; his parents, Etienne and Pomella Gaspard Doucet; one daughter, Rita Doucet; one brother, Herrnan Doucet; and one sister, Mary Lou Jambon. IRIS LAROSE Iris Daigle LaRose, 81, a native of Labadieville and former resident of Houma, died at 11:22 p.m. Monday, June 7, 1999 in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Pisanie of Vinton, and Merlin Krennerich of Baton Rouge; one brother, Clarence Daigle of Marrero; two sisters, Rosa Talbot of Napoleonville, and Mary Ann Bourgeois of White Castle; seven grandchildren; live great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Louis LaRose; her parents, Cleveland and Dora Landry Daigle; one brother, Elmo Daigle; two sisters, Jeanne Henry and Nora Daigle; and one granddaughter, Angela Cortez. LEOLA MARTIN Leola Dupre Martin, 71, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael "Mike" Martin and wife, Shirley, and David Martin and wife, Melanie, all of Montegut; two daughters, Mrs. Alex (Merline)Trahan of Montegut, and Mrs. Clarence (Elaine) Scott Jr. of Chauvin; two brothers, Edward Dupre of Montegut, and Alley Dupre of Bourg; one sister, Lela Leonard of Chauvin; eight grand-children; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin "Do" Martin; her parents, Joe and Carrie Usie Dupre; one brother, Allen Dupre; one sister, Mary LeBeouf, one son-in-law, Alex "Prune" Trahan; and three grand-daughters, Lizzie and Sandy Scott and Kathleen Trahan. FRANCIS ROBICHAUX Francis John Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of Ra celand, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Ledet Robichaux; five sons, Jimmy, Dickie, Danny, Gary and Francis Robichaux Jr.; one daughter, Karen Robichaux Gunn; one brother, Donald Robichaux; two sisters, Bell Guidry and Loma Arango; 10 grand-children; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Tilden and Alida Folse Robichaux; three brothers, Dave, Eugene and Samuel Robichaux Jr.; two sisters, Inez Pecot and Rita Bourgeois; and one granddaughter, Debbie Gunn. He was self-employed and a parishioner of St. Charler, Borromeo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society and to the American Heart Fund. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 10, 1999 WALDEEN HEBERT Waldeen Anna Hebert, 66, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died this morning, Thursday, June 10, 1999. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauv in Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with interment in Mausoleum of the Resurrection in Lafayette. She is survived by her husband, Eari Hebert Sr.; two sons, Charles and Earl Hebert Jr.; one daughter, Darlene Hebert one brother, Aurelie Hebert Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Raoul (Olita) LeBlanc; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aurelie and Stella Broussard Hebert Sr.; and one brother, Charles Ray Hebert. She was a secretary at Oilstate Electric Supply and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. HAZEL STREVA Hazel Lamury Streva, 88, a native of Carencro and resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to l p.m. Friday at Twin City Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday a t the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Frank Streva Jr. of Houma, and Carol Streva of Morgan City; one daughter, Mrs. Bobby (Ina Claire) Miller of Morgan City; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,, Frank W. Streva Sr.; one daughter, Bonita Cabell; two brothers, Richard and George Lamury; one sister, Mary Lamury Stelly; and one grandchild, not named. She was a member of the Court of Massabille of the Catholic Daughters for more than 53 years, a charter member of the Lakewood Hospital Auxiliary, a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Rosary Group and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She served on the Morgan City Planning Boa rd more than 20 years. MARY TAYLOR Mary Jane Mire Taylor, 52, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Terry Taylor Sr.; her mother, Annette Mire; two sons, John and Terry Taylor Jr.; one daughter, Cindy T. Landry; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude "Toby" Mire. JOE THERIOT SR. Joe J. Theriot Sr., 80, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catliohc Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elma Landry Theriot; one son, Joe J. Theriot Jr.; one daughter, Kim Theriot Rounsaville; one brother, Mark Theriot; three sisters, Ida Coupel, Louise Acosta and Lulu Hebert and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Louis and Aline Adarns Theriot; one brother, Adam Louis Theriot Jr.; and one sister, Daisy Theriot Barrios. He was the owner and operator of Joe's Barber Shop for more than 30 years, a grand national NASCAR stock car driver for the Woods brothers from 1950 to 1952, a former state Golden Gloves champion and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a decorated U.S. Army World War II veteran and was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 11, 1999 FRANCIS ALONGIA Francis "Frank" Alongia, 75, a native of Monroe and resident of Lockport, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 am. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Philip and Peter Alongia; and one sister, Josephine "Joyce" Ray. He was preceded in death by his cornpanion Viola Dover Arceneaux; his parents, Frank and Josephine Russo Alongia; two brothers, Samual and Anthony "Tony" Alongia; and two sisters, Sarah A, Jones and Mary Ann Gustin. He was a member of the Grand Lodge of Mason Lafourche Chapter No. 427, a member of the National member of Rifle Association, a former the Lockport Carnival Club, a former member of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, a member of Allen Ranch Hunting Club for more than 20 years and parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. ELWARD CALLAHAN Elward Joseph Callahan, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth Guillurn of Erik, Okla., and Beverly Darcey of Houma; he was preceded in death by his parents, Caliste and Ida Boudreaux Callahan Sr.; four brothers, Ear1, Allen "Ben", Clayton and C.A. Callahan Jr.; and three sisters, Hilda Gaillard , Eula Thibodeaux and Zoie Foolks. He was a former employee of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office and a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Cathedral. RONALD DUPRE Ronald Joseph "Tee" Dupre, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin died Friday, June 11, 1999. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for visitation times. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mae LeBouef Dupre; two sons, Blaine Anthony and Wayne Paul Dupre; two daughters, Alene Marie "Linky" Fanguy and Connie Rose Hebert; one brother, Bobby Dupre; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; an d one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph and Leola Thibodaux Dupre; and two brothers, Junius and Donald "Jack" Dupre. RUBEN GONZALES SR. Ruben Orozco Gonzales Sr., 54, a native of Guatemala and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will beat 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Deana Padilla Gonzales of Houma; his father, Apolonio Gonzales of Guatemala; three sons, Eric, Romero and Ruben Gonzales Jr., all of Thibodaux; four brothers, Mario Anival Orozco Gonzales, Shul Antonio Orozco Gonzales, Moizes Eliverto Orozco Gonzales and Luis Orozco Gonzales, all of Guatemala; and seven sisters, Virgilia O., Olimpia O., Vidalia O., Irine O., Leticia O., Santos O. and Nimfa 0. Gonzales, all of Guatemala. He was preceded in death by his mother, Higinia Gonzales. EULA PELLEGRIN Eula Mae Marie Pellegrin, 78, a native of Theriot and resident of Dulac, died at 9:33 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Percy Pellegrin; one son, Murphy Pellegrin; three daughters, Bonnie Gautreaux, Charlotte Lirette and Christine Verrette; two brothers, Elward and Julius Voisin; three sisters, Ana Hornsby, Elaine Callahan and Winona Knight; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubin and Lena Voisin; two brothers, Percy and Elvyn "Pete" Voisin; and one sister, Jeanette Trahan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Louisiana. HARRIS SOLEY Harris E. Soley, 52, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from noon to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Dardar Soley, one son, Anthony J.Soley; one daughter, Danielle S. Higgins; two brothers, Clifton Sr. and Clayvington Soley Sr; two sisters, Deloria S. Dantin and Gloria S. McDonald; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Optel Joseph and Evila Dardar Soley; and one brother, Felton Soley. He was a boat captain and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. JOHNNY WILLIAMS JR. Johnny William s Jr, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Yvonne Celestine; two sons, Thaddeus K and Johnny Williams III; one aunt Martha W. Smith; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Jones Williams; his parents, Johnny and Mary Green Williams Sr.; one daughter, Joan Marie Williams Turner; two brothers, Freddie and Joseph P. Williams Sr.; and three sisters, Mildred W. Valentine, Pearly W. Turner and Virginia W. Woolens. He was a member of the Senior Usher Board and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. CORRECTION Information provided by the funeral h ome for Thursday's Courier gave incorrect facts for the obituary of Hazel Lamury Streva. She is survived by her son, Carlo Streva of Morgan City. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Walter Brizzard. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 12, 1999 HENRY TITZER JR. Henry John Titzer Jr., 73, a native of Gibson County, Ind., and former resident of Houma, died Friday morning, June 11, 1999, in Fort Branch, Ind. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Owensville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Sussie Lewis Titzer of Fort Branch; two sons, Stephen Titzer of Alexandria, and David Titzer of Louisville, Ky.; four daughters, Mary Linda McLane of Fort Smith, Ark., Kathy Merdith of Ponchatula, Cindy Titzer of Mount Shasta, Calif., and Tina Titzer of North Conway, N.H.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry John and Cecilia Gansman Titzer Sr; and four brothers, Jerry, Elmo, Robert and Alan Titzer. He was a U.S. Navy World War I, a veteran and a sea plane pilot for Cenac Towing in Houma for more than 30 years. Correction In the obituary for Johnny Williams Jr. in Friday's Courier, Yvonne Celestine was mistakenly identified as his companion. She was his care giver. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, MAY 13, 1999 MADELYN CRAWFORD Madelyn Swanner Crawford, 43, a native of Raceland and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died at 2:43 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 1999. A memorial service will be today at 3 p.m. at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband, William Crawford; three sons; Bobby Picou Jr. of Gulfport, Mike King and Donald Picou of Florida; two daughters, Lisa King and Leona Chauvin of Florida; four brothers, Jimmy Swanner of Gulfport, David Swanne r of Raceland, Joe Swanner of Alaska, and Steve Swanner of Houma; three sisters, Gayle Touchstone of Pass Christian, Miss., Lisa Ahrweiler of Raleigh, N.C. and Gina Lane of Lakeland, Fla.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Wilda Swanner; her father, James E. Swanner. RAYMOND GROS Raymond Paul Gros, 66, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Loupe Gros; one son, Robert K Gros; one daughter, Susan F. Gros; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Olive Gros; one son, Russell A. Gros; and one brother, Enos J. Gros Jr. PETER LIRETTE Peter Theodore Lirette, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Regilious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with interment in St Francis de Sales No. 2 Mausoleum. He is survived by two sons, Wade and his wife, Esther of Houma; and Lynn and his wife, Jo Ann of Lake Charles; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelda Bergeron Lirette; his parents, Nicholas and Elizabeth Daigle Lirette; three brothers, Clarence, Maurice and Ernest Lirette; and five sisters, Octavia Hebert, Evelyn Gros, Florence Eschette, Edith Libert and Leafy Bergeron. He was a retired self-employed carpenter, a WWII veteran, and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ALLEN NAUIN Allen J. "A. J." Naquin, 68, a native of Larose and resident of Harvey, died at 10 p.m. Friday, June 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 7:30 am. until funeral time Monday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Dewey Naquin; three sons, Larry, Brian and Rodney Naquin; one brother, Lawrence Naquin Jr.; four sisters, Shirley Bergeron, Dolores Lewellen, Velma Dufrene and Janice Mandina; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olidia Dupre Naquin and Lawrence Naquin Sr.; and one sister, Eunice Blanchard. NOLAN RICHARD Nolan Joseph Richard, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 1 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one stepson, R. J. Duplantis; one daughter, Mrs. Tony (Marion) Parfait; three step-daughters, Mrs. Norman(Geraldine) Voisin, Theresa Buquet and Mrs. Curtis (Judy) Babin; three brothers, Daniel Richard, Manuel Richard and Edgar Richard Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Louis (Betty) Gautreaux, Mrs. Roofus (Doris) Freeman, Mrs. Merlin (Barbara) Pellegrin and Janet Richard LeBlanc; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorena LeBoeuf Richard; his parents, Edgar and Daisy Voisin Richard; and one brother, John Richard. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 14, 1999 LARRY ACKMAN SR. Larry Joseph Ackman Sr., 57, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 11, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. toda y at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Belle River. He is survived three sons, Larry Ackman Jr. and wife, Becky, of Bayou Vista, Douglas Ackman and wife, Brandy, of Houma, and Steven Ackman of Bayou Vista; one daughter, Mrs. Mack (Geneva) Alcina Jr. of Patterson; one brother, Gus Ackman of Belle River; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Bernice Richard Ackman; one grandson, Joshua Ackman and one nephew, Neil Ackman. He was a commercial fisherman and a U.S. Army veteran. IRENE BADEAUX Marie Ford Badeaux, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Badeaux Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Alphonse Luke Badeaux Sr. of Houma; two sons, Al L Bad eaux Jr .and Gerald P. Engeron, both of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Jerome (Gail) Babin of Houma; one brother, Gene Ford of Casey, S.C.; one sister, Dorothy "Dot" Carlos of Houma; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Alice Moore Ford; and three brothers, Frank, Patrick and Percy Ford. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St Gregory Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. DOLTY CHERAMIE JR. Dolty J. "T-June" Cheramie Jr., 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Horne and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Good Cheramie; his former wife, Mae Benoit Fanguy; one son, Dolty J. Cherarnie III of Hous ton, Texas; two stepdaughters, Michelle and Tammy Breaux, both of Bayou Blue; one sister, Lucia Lombas of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolty J. and Dorcilia Terrebonne Cheramie Sr.; two daughters, Roxann and Jerry Lynn Cheramie; and two brothers, Nolan "Mike" and Benito Cheramie. He worked in the seafood and oil-field industries and was a member of Assembly of God Church. After his daughters death, he raised his three grandsons, Dalen and Derek Cheramie and Michael Landry, an of Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101-0036. LEROY CHERAMIE Leroy J. Cheramie, 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:33 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sarnart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Roy C. and Todd A. Cheraniie; five daughters, Debbie C. Pellegrin, Lisa L Lee, Loretta A. Dardar, Rebecca A. Melancon and Melisa A. Potts; three brothers, Herbert, Chris and Noel Cheramie Jr.; three sisters, Frances Eymard, Gemice Cheramie and Rosetta Plaisance; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Augusta Serigmy Cheramie Sr.; one brother, Gerald Cheramie; one sister, Rayrnonda Cheramie; and one grandson, Leroy Michael Pellegrin. He was a retired carpenter and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. GUY CHIASSON Guy L Chiasson, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Bridget Pitre; one daughter-in-law, Clara L Chiasson; seven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Vedros Chiasson; his parents, Eliza M. Gaudet and Leon E. Chiasson; one son, Clyde Chiasson; three brothers, Gabriel, Charles and Evest Chiasson; and one sister, Rita Colwart. He was a parishioner of St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. MABLE DAIGLE Mable Picou Daigle, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Warren Daigle Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Elizabeth Daigle Bischof of Hobe Sound, Fla.; three brothers, Norman and Wilsie Picou, both of Houma, and Reynald Picou of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and two great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Daigle Sr.; her parents, Wilsie Joseph and Blanche Marie Picou Sr.; and two brothers, Kirby and Tony Picou. She was a retired Terrebonne Parish school teacher who taught at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Elementary School and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. AUREAUS FOLSE Aureaus Joseph Folse, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Nicholas Folse; four sons, Wilbert, Whitney, Jeffery and Todd Folse; one daughter, Zilda Folse; one brother, Rayley Folse; three sisters, Beatrice Matherne, Aurelise Becnel and Elodia Stein; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louisey and Lutchia Marse Folse. LUCIE LOUPE Lucie Oubre Loupe, 83 a native of Vacherie and resident of Luling, died at 2:41 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St.Anthony's Catholic Church in Luling. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St.Charles Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Maurice A. Loupe Sr.; one son, Maurice A. Loupe Jr.; two daughters, Rose Ann Laurent and Betty Muller; one brother, Guy Oubre; three sisters, Hilda Gaudin, Emfly Lemoine and Enola Mayeaux; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Zeoline Oubre; three brothers, Jean, Sylvester and Nolan Oubre; and two sisters, Esperance Lassere and Beulah Oubre. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred. VIRGIL POTTER SR. Virgil David Potter Sr., 70, a native of Henderson County, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died at 2:22 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Harkins Potter of Houma; three sons, Lowell Earl and Virgil David Pott or Potter Jr., both of Houma, and Rickey John Potter of Dumas, Miss.; two daughter and Virgil David Potter Jr., both of Houma, and Mckey John Potter of Dumas, Miss.; two daughters, Shirley Marie Potter Beauchaine of Schriever, and Lesqe Dianne Potter Smith of Houma; one brother, Fletcher Potter of Leesville; 15 grand-children; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin D. and Martha Lou Kizer Potter; seven brothers, Edward C., Cecil H., Lonnie L, Johnny, Earl D., Lowell B. and Joel E. Potter Sr.;and two si sters, Annie Mae Potter and Ethel P. Canafax. He was a retired supervisor for Ray McDermott. GEORGE USEA George Wilson Usea, 67, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Kenneth and Ronald Usea; and five sisters, Anna Louise Webre, Ledora Granier, Barbara Corpion, Bertha Wilson and Sylvia Rousselle. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bradley and Alvin Usea; and one sister, Florence Dempster. CORRECTION Information provided by the family for Sunday's Courier omitted a from member from the obituary of Nolan Joseph Richard. He is survived by one son, Nolan Richard Jr. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 15, 1999 MARGARET BREAUX Margaret Pauline Le Beouf Breaux, 80, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 3:13 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Murphy and Iraq Breaux, both of Houma, and Edward Wunstell of Gibson; one sister, Rose May Champagne of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Arthur Breaux; her parents, Helaire and Zelda Bonvillain LeBeouf, five brothers, Ernest Royal, Whitney, Reola and Harry LeBeouf, six sisters, Agnes Gautreaux, Marie Olivier, Clothile LeBlanc, Myrtle Champagne, Corine Detilher and Cecile Hotard; and one great-grandchild, not named. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St Anthony Catholic Church. ANGELE CRETINI Angele M. Cretini, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six nephews, Eugene, Donald, Frankie and Lloyd Cretini, Nathan Mayet and Guy Rials; and five nieces, Barbara Cretini, Geraldine Dugas, Donna Germany, Mary Smith and Suzy Fleury. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Angeline Gisclair Cretini; four brothers, Gene, Frank, Didier and Lloydman Cretini; two sisters, Nancy Mayet and Jeanne Rials; and one nephew, Louis Mayet. She was a retired employee of Jet Drive Inn after working there from the day it opened until the day it closed. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. HERMAN HEBERT JR. Herm an M. Hebert Jr., 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Hebert Hebert; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Shirley) Arcement; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elles and Cora Aucoin Hebert; three brothers, Duffy, Dudley and Raymond Hebert and one sister, Carrie Blanchard. CLARENCE SAMPEY Clarence Paul "Rock" Sarnpey, 80, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport died at 6:10 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockporrt. Mass will be at 11 am. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Belta Loupe Sampey; three sons, Kirby, Ronnie and Clarence Sampey Jr.; 10 daughters, Joyce Bruce, Jane Chiasson, Carolynn Rome, Virgie Bruce, Kathy Sevin, Rita Richoux, Annie Boudreaux, Linda Taylor, Peggy Bergeron and Brenda Chiasson; two brothers, Hartwood and Enice Sampey; five sisters, Verlie Champagne, Neva Aucoin, Ethel Prince, Florence Sampey and Helen Champagne; 38 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Amy Sampey; and three brothers, Leonard, Warren and Lawrence Sampey. He was a retired employee of Barrios Well Service and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 16, 1999 LUKE ARCENEAUX Luke Arceneaux, 56, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:49 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time today a t Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Katy Richoux Arceneaux; one son, Jamie J. Arceneaux; one daughter, Crystal M. Arceneaux; four brothers, Ernest, Irvin, Eugene and Philip Arceneaux; and three sisters, Emma Hartman,Velma Rogers and Earline Domangue Arcencaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Marie Lefort Arceneaux Sr.; two brothers, Gerald and Alcide Arceneaux Jr.; and one sister, Aline Arceneaux. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. AZALIE CALLAHAN Azalie Eulice Luke Callahan, 92, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to to p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 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. She is survived by five sons, Randolph J. Carlos of Houma, Andrew Carlos of Groves, Texas, Constant Callahan of Theriot Gary Callahan Sr. of Houma, and Sterling Callahan of Delcambre; one stepson, Wille Carlos of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Carmond (Delores) Rosemond of Houma, Mrs. Rudy (Elenora) Gutierrez, Mrs. Sterlin (Geraldine) Liner and Desire Callahan, all of Theriot; two step-daughters, Hilda Carlos Duplantis of Grand Caillou and Emma Carlos LeBlanc of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Nolan (Erma) Boudreaux of Houma; 41 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bartholomen Carlos; her second husband, Constant Callahan Sr.; her parents, Alcee and Josephine Luke; two stepsons, Orris and Norris Carlos; three daughters, Junetta Carlos Boudreaux, Orellia Carlos Pellegrin and Dorthey Carlos Lirette; two brothers, Frank and Sylvest Luke; and four sisters, Mrs. Sanders (Bridget) DeHart, Mrs. Dave (Lydia) DeHart, Mrs. Wilfred (Emma) Boudreaux and Mrs. Pierre (Unes) Boudwin; three grandchildren, not named; and one great-grandchild, not named. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St Eloi Catholic Church. EDNA GUIDRY Edna Odessa Ledet Guidry, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 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 at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Ulysses Guidry of Houma; one brother, Huey Ledet of Houma; and five sisters, Mary Fullmer, Eunice Guidry Bergeron, Cecile Scott and Audrey Matherne, all of Houma, and Leonia Tipton of Beaumont Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hewitt and Agnes Marcel Ledet three brothers, Paul, Wilson and Walton Ledet; and one nephew, Milton Matherne Jr. She was a homemaker. ANNIE MORROW Annie Carole Hardcastle Morrow, 65, a native of Aransas Pass, Texas, and resident of Bourg, died at 12:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri day and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Visitation will also be Tuesday and Wednesday at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass. Interment will be Wednesday in Prairie View Cemetery in Aransas Pass. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Gene Morrow of Bourg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Haywood and Alpha Stevenson Hardcastle; and one sister, Mary Claire Collins. She was a retired cafeteria manager for the Terrebonne Parish School Board. LEAH RHODES Leah Gaston Rhodes, 94, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Fun eral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Rhodes Anderson of Pascagoula, Miss., and Claudia Rhodes Kohmann of Houma; one brother, Percy Gaston of Golden Meadow; one sister, Isaure Pierron of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Joseph Rhodes Sr.; her parents, Anatole and Emma Robichaux Gaston; one son, Dewey J. Rhodes Jr.; one daughter, Gloria R Colwart; three brothers, Albert, Israel and Magnus Gaston; three sisters, Emily Hutchinson, Azama Rhodes and Angelique Gaston; and one great-granddaughter, Amy Elizabeth Leckelt. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 17, 1999 BERNICA CHERAMIE Bernica J. Cheramie, 65, a native and resid ent of Golden Meadow, died at 10:01 a.m. Wednesday, June , 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Marliss Rita Lombas Cheramie; one son, Kevy Cheramie; three daughters, Therese Platt, Kajun Cheramie and Suzette Autin; four brothers, Marcel, Berwick, Ozema and Alcide Cheramie Jr.; five sisters, Victoria Johnfroe, Alcidee Verdin, Viana Danos, Bessie Savoie and Deeanna Cheramie; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Odile Gaudet Cheraniie Sr.; two brothers, Lindbert and Penelton Cheramie; and two sisters, Alcida Brunet and Evada Cheramie. EDITH CHIAASSON Edith Martin Chiasson, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 1 a. m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Olden Chiasson; one daughter, Kathie Chiasson; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin; and one brother, Foret Martin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. ALLEN HAMPTON Allen Lee Hampton, 72, a native of Greenville, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Bea Theriot Hampton; his stepmother, Hazel Hamilton of Greenville; two sons, Kenneth Edwards of Las Vegas, Nev., and James Allen Hampton of Calhoun, Miss.; three daughters, Sharon M. Celestine, Mrs. Leroy (Musette) Harding and Lahama G. Watkins, all of Houma; nine sisters, Edna Mabodu and Cynthia Hamilton, both of Kansas City, Mo., Flyree Hamilton, Constance Blount, Jacqueline Turner, Joann Thomas, Faya Marbelous Dixion, Caroline Smith and Eloise Brooks, all of Greenville; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Hattie Wheeler Hampton. He was a retired employee of A & G Cafeteria. ERNEST HEBERT Ernest Junior Hebert, 53, a native of Wharton, Texas, and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:02 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Visitation will be form 8 am. to funeral time Monday at First Assembly of God church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Dufre ne Hebert his mother, Katie Klimple Hebert Bergeron; one son, Charles Ernest Hebert; two brothers, Tony Connors and David Larkin; three sisters, Gloria Whitmore, Margie Alexander and Sharon Taylor, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Hebert and one brother, Adam Bergeron. He was a member of the Power Line Hunting Club, a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of First Assembly of God Church. MARY SMITH Mary Smith, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Howard Smith Sr. of Raceland; one son, Howard Smith Jr. of Raceland; one daughter, Gwendolyn Y. Polk of Chicago, M.; her mother , Mary Coler of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Edgar Deboue of Tbibodaux, and Henry Coler of Dallas; four sisters, Gloria Smith and Daisy Vaden, both of Dallas, lzalee Agers of California, and Louise Holmes of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Adria n Coler, and one son, Adrian Louis Smith. She was a Sunday school teacher, a coordinator for Youth Angel of Heavenly Choir and a member of Third Zion Baptist Church. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 18,1999 PEGGY ALLEMAND Peggy Ann Allemand, 51, a native of Lockport and resident of Henryetta, Okla., died Wednesday, June 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Dudley J. and Bertha W. Allemand; one son, Shannon James Ougel; two daughters, April O. Danos and Julie O. Dugas; and six grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ROSEBUD BRUCE Rosebud M. Bruce, 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:38 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ivy P. Bruce Sr.; two sons, Adam J. and Ivy P. Bruce Jr.; two daughters, Vivian B. Duet and Gilda B. Badeaux; one half-brother, Milton Rogers; three sisters, Bertha Griffin, Bernice Doucet and Beatrice Borne; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evan and Anna Boudreaux Rogers; an infant son, not name d; one daughter, Monalisa Ann Bruce; and one half-sister, Lou Anna Strickland. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. MICHAEL GALLIANO Michael J. Galliano, 23, a native of Leesville and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in Leesville. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Sybille "Bille" Beckstrom of Leesville; his father, Frank J. Galliano of Houma; one brother, Anthony P. Galliano of Houma; one sister, Amanda C .Beekstrom of Leesville; his grandmother, Margot Jordan of Leesville; and his great-grandmothers, Louise Belanger Crocket of Houma, and Susanna Stem of Bad Hersfeld, Germany. He was a 1995 graduate of Leesvine High School, a member of the R.O.T.C. and had worked as a counselor at the Louisiana Lions Crippled Children Camp for five years. He was an electrician's assistant and worked offshore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Lions Crippled Children Camp. SAMUEL LEVY Samuel Meeker "Big Sam" Levy, 84, a native of Sunset and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Joy Mary Fanguy Levy; and one daughter, Carolyn Meeker Levy of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Rosa Proctor Brown Levy; and one brother, T.L Levy. He was a retired bus driver for Greyhound and Nicholls State University and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred. EDWARD PRICE Edward Joseph Price, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:17 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by three sons, Richard, Bernard and Edward Price Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Bobby (Norma) Ledet; one brother, Wade Price; three sisters, Melba Voclain Gisclair and Jennie Fazzio, both of Houma, and Merle Carson of Oceanside, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Authement Price; his parents, Oscar and Albertine Gautreaux Price; four brothers, Louis, Johnny, Lawrence and J. C. Price; and three sisters, Dina Medice, Ramona Blanchard and Leola Naquin. He was a retired boat captain MICKEY TREGRE Mickey "Jughead" Tregre, 39, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time .Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Landry Tregre, his mother, Mildred Dempster Tregre; one son, Stephen Landry; and four sisters, Mary Lee Hymel, JoAnn Loupe, Faye Crawford and Susan Woods. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Guy Tregre. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 20, 1999 HODGES FOLSE SR. Hodges "Deedic" A. Folse Sr., 67, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Beauvais Folse; two sons, Hodges "Deedie" A. Folse Jr. and Emile Folse; four daughters, Mary Beth Plair, Susan Folse, Theresa Aguillard and Molly Windwehen; four brothers, Harold Sr., Clayton, Gatewood "Pott" and Reed Folse; three sisters, Leonelle "Nan" Melancon, Helen Zerangue an d Zefa Penisson; and 11grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Serelia Bourgeois Folse; and one daughter, Frances Cagle. He was a Korean War Marine veteran, a member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and past commandant Bayou Parish Detachment of Marine Corps League. Donations may be made to St. Mary Nativity School. JUNIUS GONZALES Junius Stanley Gonzales, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday, June 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Benoit Gonzales; two sons, Terry and Gerald Gonzales; one daughter, Debra G. Thibodaux; one sister, Marjorie G. Himel; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildre n. He was preceded in death by his parents, Celestine Gonzales and Eugenie Borne Gonzales; and one brother, Leon Gonzales. DUSTIN HEBERT Dustin Trever Hebert, 19, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until noon Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Myron Hebert Jr., Peggy Hebert of Houma and Pain Martin of Chauvin; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hebert Sr. of Dulac, William Martin of Chauvin; his uncle Sterling and wife, Susan Martin of Chauvin; two brothers, Bronson Hebert of Bayou Blue and Quincy Hebert of Chauvin; two sisters, Cherie H. Cunningham of Gray and Denise Hebert of Houma; and one stepsister, Amie Blackburn of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Martin. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. LUELLEN MATRANA Louellen "Susie" Stokes Matrana, 26, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2 p.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday Samart Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Claude Michael Matrana; her mother, Dorothy S. Stokes; five brothers, Alfred, Robert, Michael, Jack and Kenneth "Bear" Stokes; one half-brother, Ernie Lee Choon; and four sisters, Reba Lirette, Barbara Smith, Angela Hanks and Monica White. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth E. Stokes; her grand-parents, Alfred Sarchet and Olive Mae Sarchet O'Ned, John Stokes and Effie Stokes; two half-brothers, Charles Choon and Kenneth Wayne Choon. She was a member of New Testament Holiness Church. RICKEY MOORE Ricky Jerome Moore, 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Harvest Cathedral (Christian Community Fellowship). Religious services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Monique Autin Moore of Houma; his mother, Rita Babin Moore of Houma; three brothers, Louis Jr., Chris and Kerry Moore of Houma; one sister, Kitty Moore of Houma; three nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Moore Sr.; one sister, Christine Moore; and his grandparents, John and Bernice Hebert Babin and Roy and Dorothy Dill Porche. He was a lease operator for D. W. S. Inc. and a deacon at Harvest Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ricky J. Moore Memor ial Fund, c/o Harvest Cathedral, Station 2 Box 5, Houma, LA 70360. For more information, see www.Harvestcm.org. PATRICIA STANN Patricia Diamond Stann, 68, died Friday, June 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Monday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. at St. Maurice Catholic Church, with interment in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband, Jules M. Stann; one daughter, Mrs. Henry L. (Julie S.) Mein; one grand-child and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire Duplantis Diamond and Thomas White Diamond; three siblings, Shannon T., Donald H. and James "Jimmy" L Diamond. She was a member of light of the World Prayer Group of St. Raphael Catholic Church. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 21, 1999 SHIRLEY ARMOND Shirley Mary Armond, 70, a na tive of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Houston Joseph Armond of Houma; four daughters, Shiriey A. Blocker, Bernadette A. "Wootsie" Ayzienne and Susan A. Gregory, all of Nashville, Tenn., and Tammy A. Dupre of Houma; one brother, Lloyd LeBouef, 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril F. and Eunice Hebert Armond; two sons, Noel J. and Houston "Butch" Armond Jr.; and one grandson, Joshua Michael Poiencot. She was a homemaker. LEONCIA BREAUX Leoncia Danos Breaux, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 12:46 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alvin P. Breaux; one daughter, Joan LaRousse; four brothers, George, Alton, Leroy and Eroy Danos; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Breaux; her parents, Urbin and Marie Rogers Danos; six broth ers, Eunice, Antoine, Herrnan, Gillis, Gilton and Norris Danos; and two sisters, Leona Danos and Dorothy Chouest. CURTIS MORVANT SR Curtis J. Morvant Sr., 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St Charles community. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived b y his wife, Betty Templet Morvant; three brothers, Charleton Morvant of Gretna, Eves Morvant of Hartwell, Ga., and Warren Morvant of Schriever, one sister, Shirley Davis of Schriever, two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Lucy Usey Morvant; and one son, Curtis J. Morvant Jr. He was a retired employee of Thibodaux Boiler Works, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. MORRISON PLAISANCE JR Morrison "Lil Moe" Plaisance Jr., 24, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:02 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from noon to funeral time today at Our Lady. of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Leah Ann Plaisance; his parents, Morrison "Moe" and Vickie Collins Plaisance, Sr.; his paternal grandmother, Doris Plaisance; and one sister, Mandy Rochelle Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Collins Jr.; and his paternal grandfather, Rudy Plaisance. He was a employee of M. I. D. F., Ltd., and had been working in India. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. IRVING YOUNG Irving Young, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, June 17,1999. Dismissal services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at New St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Guscelia Lawrence and Hilda Harley, both of Thibodaux; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleavia Young; his parents, Ted and Ada Young; and one grandchild; Paul Harle y. He was an usher and member of New St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church. CORRECTION Sunday's Courier omitted the following from the obituary of Louellen "Susie" Stokes Matrana. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral fund for Louellen Matrana at Regions Bank or Bank One. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 22, 1999 CAMMY COSBY Cammy Aline "Blue" Atwood Cosby, 47, a native of Casper, Wyo., and resident of Lafayette, died at 1:05 a.m. Monday, June 21, 1999. No funeral services are scheduled at this time. She is survived Cosby by her companion, Sharon Bingham of Marshall, Texas; her father, C. W. Atwood of Seminary, Miss.; one daughter, Laura Ann Cosby of Lafayette; one son, Brian Wayne Cosby of Houma; two brothers, Donny Wayne Atwood of Seminary, and Leslie A. Disotell of Houma; one sister, Tammy Faye Atwood of La fayette; and one nephew, Brandon Scott Atwood of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Cosby; her mother, Jewel Atwood; and one brother, Tommy Lee Atwood. ELIE HEBERT SR. Elie Anthony "Allie" Hebert Sr., 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:55 p.m Monday, June 21,1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by 10 sons, Lucius and Patrick Hebert both of Bourg, Michael, Gerald, Samuel and Roosevelt "Tee-Boy" Hebert all of Houma, Russell Hebert of Thibodaux, Kenneth Hebert of Plaquemine, Emile James Hebert of Chauvin, and Elie Hebert Jr. of Maurice; four daughters, Barbara Esta and Lorita Henry, both of Houma, Judy Gautreaux of Monroe, and Maxine Wilcox of Metairie; 56 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Picou Hebert his parents, James and Isobelle Ledet Hebert; one son, Louis Hebert; four brothers, Lawrence, Albert, James and Roosevelt Hebert; seven sisters, Edena, Ada and Adice Hebert, Lovina Kreamer, Marie LaFont, Annie Crochet and Magnolia LeBoeuf, two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a self-employed shrimper and a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. EDWARD NEIL SR. Edward Joseph Neil Sr., 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4 p.m. Monday, June 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at theKnights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eulice LeCompte Neil of Chauvin; four sons, Cleveland "Flapps", Brent Stephen "Peanut" and Edward "Peanut" Neil Jr., all of Chauvin; one daughter, Kathy Domangue of Chau vin; one stepdaughter, Diana LeBoeuf of Bourg; three brothers, Clarence, Druis and Druby Neil, all of Chauvin; five sisters, Walterine Fanguy, Eula Hebert, Anita Russo, Eunice Pellegrin and Aline Theriot, all of Chauvin; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wille and Adline Picou Neil; one son, Samuel "Bo" Neil; one daughter, Faye Mary Neil; four brothers, Albert, Nollie, Wilbert and Lawrence Neil; and two sisters, Alerine Naquin and lgnoha Neil. He was a retired compressor operator for Texaco, Inc., a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. JOSEPH PECK SR. Joseph Bernard Peck Sr., 88, a native and resident of Opelousas, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, June 14, 1999. Funeral services were Tuesday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Luda Bourque Peck of Opelousas; two sons, Bernard Peck Jr. and wife, Sally of Metairie, and Alex "Doo" Peck and wife, Susie, of Opelousas; three daughters, Adrienne Graffagnino of Houma, Mrs. Austin. (Dorothy)Wyble of Opelousas, and Mrs. Lawrence (Ruby) Tujague of Baton Rouge; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexon and Alice Devalrourt Peck; two brothers, Garland Peck Sr. and Johnny Peck Owens; three sisters, twin Bernice Peck, Gertie Johnson and Olga Castille; and one grandson, Michael Peck Sr. He was an employee of Sun Oil Company, an usher at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church and a choir member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. KIMBERLY SAMPAY Kimberly Marie Sampay, infant a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 19, 1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her parents, Wendy Sampay and Marcus Griffin; her grandparents, Bobby and Marie Lisotta, and one sister, Amber M. Cain. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Gordon Sampay. CORRECTION Information provided by the funeral home for Monday's Courier listed incorrect spellings of some family members names for the obituary of Shirley Mary Armond. She is survived by her daughter, Shirlene Armond Blocker; She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril F. and Eunice Hebert LeBouef. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 23, 1999 BERTHA NORMAN Bertha Mae Robertson Norman, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, June 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles Percy "C.P." Norman Sr.; her father, Ben Robertson Sr. of New Orleans; two sons, Cornell Paul Norman and wife, Charlotte, of Lafayette, and Charles Percy Norman Jr. of Gibson; one daughter, Chartina Louelia Norman of Lafayette; two guardian daughters, Carmen L. Seymore and Painela Norman, both of Washington; three brothers, Jackie, Ray and Ben Robertson Jr., M.D., all of New Orleans; four sisters, Barbara Ponds, Ella Robertson, Glenda Lee and Deborah Smith, all of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louella Townsend Robertson Walker; her grandparents, Albertha Turner and Lillie Robertson James; and one daughter, Charan Patrice Norman. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. DORIS POTIER Doris Marie Richard Portier, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m . Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, James Breaux of Houma; one brother, Daniel F. Richard of Brazil; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Allen A. Portier; her parents, Alce and Enola Boudreaux Richard; and one sister, Georgette R. LaGrange. She was a homemaker. OLEUS VERDUN JR. Oleus "Boozy" Verdun Jr., 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothie Parker Verdun; two sons, Darrel J. and Garret P. Verdun; one daughter, A nita G. Verdun; one sister, Lola Verdun Anderson; two grandchildren; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oleus and Zeolide Hebert Verdun Sr.; and one sister, Bernice Verdun Benoit He was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any cancer research center. DISCLAIMER Based on information provided by the funeral home for Tuesday's Courier, Marcus Griffin was listed as the father of Kimberly Marie Sarnpay in her obituary. Cathy Griffin, the mother of Marcus Griffin, says her son is not the father. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA JUNE 24, 1999 FRANCIS BECNEL Francis J. Becnel, 77, a native of Edgard and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Laura deBoutte; three sons, Kenneth J., Kevin A. and Francis "Butsy" Becnel, all of Vacherie; three daughters, Laura Ann Benoit of Chackbay, Barbara J. Babin of Thibodaux, and Melanie Boudreaux of Prairieville; two brothers, Gerard Arthur and Ernest J. Becnel Jr.; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Anna Laurent Becnet. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514 in Vacherie and a parishioner of St. Philip Catholic Church. RIFFLE CASTLE Riffie C. Castle, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:53 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Louis Castle and wife, Willie Mae, Curvin Castle Jr., and wife, Arnolia Porter, and Joseph Castle and wife, Doris Williams, all of Houma, Donald Castle and wife, Cynthia of Fayetteville, N.C., Isaac Castle and wife, Evelyn of New Orleans, and William Castel and wife, Musette of Pittsford, N.Y.; five daughters, Mrs. Carlus (Carolyn)Carter, Rosalyn Castle, Josie Mae Austin and Mrs. Albert (Clara)Barabin, all of Houma, and Paulette Lay of Hahnville; one brother, Wallace Theriot; four sisters, Ernestine Theriot and Winnie Lee Holly, both of Houston, Texas, and Rosa Bea Hampton and Charlotte Barabin, both of Houma, 44 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curvin Castle Sr.; her parents, Betrice Theriot and Henry Champagne; one brother, David Jones Jr., and one sister, Elenora Bland. She was a homemaker, a member of Louisiana Baptist Women's Association, a member of Fifth District, a member of the Union Citizens Club and a member of the Houma Pride Order of Calante. She was a member of Home Mission, a member of the Deaconess Board, a member of the Pastor's Aid Club and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. KIRBY COLE Kirby Franklin Cole, 75, a native of Sugar Town and resident of Houma died at 4:30 Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Visitation will also be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home, with burial in Cole Cemetery in Sugar Town. He is survived by one son, Frank H. Cole of Westlake; four daughters, Claudette C. Dungan, Jo Allie C. Voiron and Ginger C. English, all of Houma, and Lorraine C. Dupre of Opelousas; two brothers, Roger Cole of Sugar Town, and Gale C. Cole of Houma; one sister, Nellie C. McFatter of Houma; 27 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia McKee Cole; his parents, Harley and Allie Wellman Cole; one son, Gary C. Cole; and four brothers, Alton H., Maurice M., Ralph)C. and Waye O. "Pete" Cole. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II veteran, the former owner of Cole Real Estate, a teacher and administrator for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a coach at East Beauregard and Thibodaux High Schools. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 25, 1999 EDWARD CHIASSON Edward Joseph "Eddie" Chiasson, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Chiasson Chiasson and Cheryl Chiasson Chiasson; one brother, Fernand Chiasson; three sisters, Modest Lagrange, Theresa Doiron and Cecile Albarado; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Vicknair Chiasson; his parents, Philip and Leontine Duet Chiasson; two brothers, Paul and Evano Chiasson Sr.; and two sisters, Eva Mayet and Celina Daigle. NANCY CUROL Nancy Jean Badeaux Curol, 44, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 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 Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roger Curol; her mother, Earline Rodrigue Badeaux; one daughter, Kammy Meek; one brother, Bobby Badeaux; one sister, Sue Gautreaux; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny P. Badeaux; and one daughter, Kona Griffin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. THERESA GAUBERT Theresa Verdin Gaubert, 95, a native of Barataria and former resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 24, 1999 in Buras. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by three sons, Ellis Verdin of Luling, Rufus "Bob"Gaubert of Belle Chasse, and Rudy Gaubert of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Theriot of Wiggins, Miss., and Mrs. Clarence (Lois)Landreneau of Houma; one brother, not named; two sisters, not named; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hervin "Beb" Gaubert; her parents, Joseph and Oraline Billiot Verdin; one daughter, Eve Verdin; two brothers, Adolph and Henry Verdin; four sisters, Elvira Dardar, Marie Soule, Sadie Falterman and Alexina Guidry; and two grandchildren, not named. She was a former employee of Buras High School and Delta Heritage Academy in Buras. PRISCILLA HODGES Priscilla Bradley Hodges, 71, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three children; Thomas, Dorothy S. and James Hodges II, all of Raceland; two brothers, Benjamin Bradley of Houma, and Alfred Bradley of Thibodaux; one sister, Edna Bradley Moses of New Orleans; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hodges Sr.; her parents, Elijah and Edna Bolden Bradley Sr.; and two brothers, Thomas and Elijah Bradley Jr. She was an usher and member of New St. Matt hew's Missionary Baptist Church. LOUIS JOHNSON SR. Louis James Johnson Sr., 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 p.m. Friday, June 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Miller of Thibodaux; his mother, Lena Johnson of Thibodaux; five children, Rickey J. Johnson Sr. and Louis J. Johnson Jr., both of Columbia, S.C., Timmey E. Johnson Sr., Donald Miller and Nicole Miller, all of Thibodaux; two stepchildren, Anthony and Jerome Miller, both of Thibodaux; five brothers, Willie, Nolan, Lawrence and Lloyd Johnson, all of Thibodaux, and Tommie Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Geraldine Toups and Lois Brown, both of Tbibodaux and Kasharon Duncan of Houma; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Solomon Johnson Jr. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. MARGARET NORTON Margaret Rochel Norton, 93, native and resident of Gibson, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 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 interment in Gibson Methodist Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Claude E. Rochel of Gibson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Norton; her parents Ivy and Fannie Canning Rochel Sr.; four brothers, Jimmy, Steward, Bernard Sr. and Ivy Rochel Jr.; and two sisters, Mena Rochel Howard and Ione Rochel Barnett. She was a homemaker. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 26, 1999 CLEVELAND FORET Cleveland Joseph "Cleve" Foret, 83, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1999. Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by one stepson, Wickliff Dupre; one stepdaughter, Nola LeBoeuf, one half-brother, Clarence Pellegrin Sr.; and two half-sisters, Hilda P. LeBoeuf and Justilia P. Boquet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliska Brunet Dupre Foret; his parents, Frank and Marie LeBoeuf Foret; three stepsons, Dennis, Wilson and Paul Dupre; one stepdaughter, Naise Ledet; four brothers, Noel, Frank, Lawrence and Caliste "Joe" Foret; one half-brother, Collins Pellegrin Sr.; and two sisters, Cecil F. LeBoeuf and Sadie F. Domangue. He was a commercial fisherman. CLIFFORD GAUTREAUX Clifford J. "Busty" Gautreaux, 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1999. Visitation is scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Luciella Gauthreaux Gautreaux; three sons, Ronald Joseph, Daniel Paul and Conrad Phillip Gautreaux; one sister, Grace Gervais; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee "J.B." and Elphida Arcement Gauthreaux; two brothers, Thomas and Alcee Gauthreaux Jr.; and two sisters, Gertrude G. Gauthreaux and Isabelle G. Benoit. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 27, 1999 GERTRUDE FORET Gertrude Terracin a Foret, 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 1 p.m. Friday, June 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Will Foret Jr., Anthony Foret and Cyril J. Foret; one daughter, Bernadette Foret Terrebonne; four brothers, Carrol Terracina, Harold Terracina, Leo Terracina and Charlie Terracina; three sisters, Maisie T. Rodrigue, Mary T. Braud, Elmeter T. Albert and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Joseph Foret Sr.; and her parents, Vincent and Eunice Terracina. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. WARREN SAVOIE SR. Warren Luke Savoie Sr., 70, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty LeBlanc Savoie of Des Allemands; two sons, Warren Savoie Jr. and Kerry Savoie both of Luling; one daughter, Jenny Campbell of Metairie; one brother, Ralph Savoie of Des Allemands; two sisters, Loretta Vial of Hammond and Genevia Rogers of Des Allemands; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett Phillip Savoie and Sedonia Dufrene Savoie; and one brother, Clarence Savoie. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of American Legion Post No. 316, member of V.F.W. Post No. 3750, member of Shell Norco Refinery Emplo yees Club and a member of Shell Norco Retirees Club. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be m ade to American Colon Cancer Research, 154 North Hollywood Road, Houma, La. 70364. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 28, 1999 LAWRENCE AUTHEMENT Lawrence Joseph Authement 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday; June 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the hall, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Marbeline Marie Authement; five grandchildren, and two great-grand-children. He also had two brothers, not named, four half-brothers, not named; five sisters, not named; and four half-sisters, not named. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Naquin; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sydnye Authement.. He was a self-employed fisherman. DAISY BOURGEOIS Daisy Adams Bourgeois, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, June 27, 1999. A visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church; with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Nolan Bourgeois Jr. of Cut Off; one daughter, Tammy Pitre of Galliano; two brothers, John and Dudley Adams, both of Cut Off, five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Bourgeois Sr.; her parents, Alcide and Elmire Melancon Adams; four brothers, Toby, Dominick, Alces and Alcide Adams Jr.; and three sisters, Jane Barrilleaux, Bella Estay and Annie Fonseca. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. MARIE ESCHETE Marie Eschete, 51, a native and resident of Lockport died at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Mike Eschete; her mother, Mabel Thibodaux Griffin; three sons, Jody, Dusty and Michael "T-Mike" Eschete; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Angie) Plaisance and Michelle Eschete; four brothers, Freddie, Randy, Bobby and Ferdinand Griffin Jr.; one sister, Adele Dupre; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ferdinand John Griffin Sr.; and her grandparents, Columbus and Forzine Thibodaux, and Trasmand and Adela Rogers Griffin. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. MARIE GOBER Marie Garibot Gober, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Alexandria, died at 4:55 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1999. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Carl Gober Sr.; four sons, Louis, Joe and Terry Lambas and Carl Gober Jr.; five daughters, Nellie Tyler, Regina Shafer, Pat Babin, Carlene. Branch and Shirley Sanderfer; 47 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave and Regina Hebert Garibot; one son, Gilbert Lambas; and three daughters, Anne Heldman, Lacy Gober and Marie Lambas. JOHN MELANCON John Matthew Melancon, 22, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donner, died at 3:44 a.m. Sunday, June 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee, Tara Draper; his parents, Kenneth Joseph Melancon of Houma, and Margaret Elaine Beason of Donner; his step-mother, Betty Melancon of Houma; his grandmother, Bessie Melancon of Houma; one daughter, Sara Louise Melancon; two sisters, Mrs. Terry (Hope M.) Scott of Gray, and Mrs. Matt (Melissa) Basele of Houma; three stepsisters, Sharon Theriot of Pine Bluff, Ark., Lynn Bonvillain of Lafayette and Beth Rowland of Mandeville; three nephews; and five nieces. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Mooney; and his grandparents, John Ezra and Bessie Toups Beason, and G eorge Melancon. He was a graduate of Nicholls State University, an employee of Outback Steak House and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. GLORIA RICHARDSON Gloria Ann Richardson, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:17 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Graveside servces will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Cary J. Richardson; one brother, Bill Blanchard; three sisters, Betty Opp, Rosalie Boyter and Jo Ann Rodrigue; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshal Richardson; her parent s, Joseph and Loyola K Blanchard; two brothers, Emile and Joseph Blanchard; and five sisters, Garnet Reeves, Dolores Harson, Joy Atkins, Virle Harson and Grace Patterson. She was an operator at A-1 Answering Service and a member of Palm City Baptist Church in Palm City, Fla. WILTON THERIOT Wilton J. Theriot, 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:01 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 1999. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by one daughter, Toni Jo Gaudin of Lafayette; one brother, Ecton Theriot of Houma; one sister, Delsie Pertuit of Raceland; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Acy and Lena Melancon Theriot one son, Chris Theriot; one sister, Elsie Theriot; and one grandchild, not named. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. ****************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 29, 1999 TRAVIS BERGERON Travis Heath "PoIkey " Bergeron, 27, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Monday, June 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Coteau Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his father, Arnold Gilbert Bergeron Sr.; one daughter, Harley Bergeron; four brothers, Dwayne, Dwight Randy and Arnold Bergeron Jr.; four sisters, Chasity and Candice Bergeron, Carmen Verdin, and Sharon Gibson; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Bergeron; and his companion, Cand ice Rickman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Thibodaux Bergeron, Chauvin; and his grandparents, Adam and Adele Thibodaux Sr. He was an oil-field rigger and a member of Coteau Baptist Church. MINNIE COLLINS Minnie "M.L' Collins, 64, a native of Hazel Hurst, Miss., and resident of Schriever, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 1999. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist Church, with burial in Livas Cemetery. He is survived by a number of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Collins. ALEXANDER DAIGLE Alexander Joseph Daigle, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:07 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 1999. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four daughters, Mary Hemandez, Diana Conn, Gloria Daigle and Hazel Hale; one sister, Eleanor Hebert; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Atcia Serigny Daigle; his parents, Desire and Anaise Thibodaux Daigle; one son, Alexander Daigle Jr.; one brother, Emile Antoine Daigle Sr.; six sisters, Sieve and Sadie Daigle, Sedonia Griffin, Lucille Gaspard, Rita Cheramie and Lucia Borne; and five grandchildren. CHARLES DRAPEKIN Charles L Drapekin, 79, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, 1999. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Adele Braun Drapekin; two sons, Scott J. Drapekin and wife, Shaun Van Osdale Drapekin, of Houma, and Wayne Drapekin of Metairie; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon Joel and Beulah Gernsbacher Drapekin; and one sister, Emily Louise Lehman. He was a retired real estate appraiser, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Masons, Quitman Lodge No. 59 for more than 50 years and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. HARRIET FITCH Harriet V. Fitch, 87, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 9 a.m. Monday, June 21, 1999. Funeral services were Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church with burial in Fitch Comeaux Cemetery. She is survived by her care givers, Ben and Judy Guidroz and Clarence Fitch Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam John Fitch; and her parents, Edmond Verrett and Hester Prevost. She was a homemaker and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. JAMES MITCHELL III James Edward Mitchell III, 49, a native of Louisiana and resident of Atlanta, Ga., died Sunday, June 27, 1999. A private funeral service will held for the family at Southcare Funeral Home in Smyma, Ga. He is survived by one son, Steven E. Mitchell of Woodbridge, Va.; two sisters, Cathy Theriot of Bourg, and Gisele Hawkins of Birmingham, Ala.; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford C. a nd Liney Abshire Hawkins; one brother, Kevin Hawkins; and one sister, Gail Nagium. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. LEROY SIMS SR. Leroy Wilson "Sleepy" Sims Sr., 84, a native of Jackson and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Bright Morning, Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Anne's Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Glover Sims; seven sons, Leroy Sims of Los Angeles, Nelson Sims, the Rev. Houston Sims, Leroy Sims Jr. and Levy Sims Sr., all of Napoleonville, Percy Sims of California, and the Rev. Frank Sims Sr. of Zachary; one daughter, Joanne W. Sims of Napoleonville; one brother, Fred Sims of Chicago; two sisters, Minerva Sims of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mary Ford of St. Louis, Mo.; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Thomas Sims; two brothers, Willie and Frank Sims; one sister, Parthenia Butler; two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 30, 1999 FERNAND CHIASSON Fernand P. Chiasson, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time, Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Verna Aucoin Chiasson; two sons, Kenneth and Percy Chiasson, both of Denham Springs; one daughter, Barbara C. Daigle; three sisters, Cecile Aidarado, Theresa Doiron and Modest Lagrange; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Philip and Leontine Duet Chiasson; one infant son, Ray Chiasson; three brothers, Paul, Evand and Edward Chiasson; and two sisters, Eva Mayet and Celie Daigle. OTTO VICKNAIR JR. Otto "Tex" Vicknair Jr., 69, a native and resident of Killona, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ned P. Vicknair; one daughter, Nancy Champagne; one brother, Remi Vicknair; four sisters, Peggy Gautreaux, Ivy LeBlanc, Hilda O'Brien and Vivian Pitre; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Eschette Vicknair; and his parents, Otto and Amanda Webre Vicknair Sr.