Obituaries for AUGUST 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, AUGUST 1, 1999 ROBERT GARY Robert LeLand G ary, 73, a native of New Orleans and former resident of Houma, died Friday, July 30, 1999, in Jefferson. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Monday at Lake Lawn-Metairie Funeral Home. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Stewart Gary; two daughters, Odetta G. Evans and Roberta G. Chevis; one son, Randal E. Gary of Sevierville, Tenn.; one brother, Donald J. Gary; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ola Comeaux Gary; his parents, Maud Gautreau Gary and Randolph Camile Gary; and one brother, Floyd Bemauer. He was a retired executive vice president of Stewart Enterprises and a member of the company's board of directors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. MICHAEL GEORGE Michael T. George, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999. Visitation, will be from 8:30 until 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Tanoos George; four sons, Michael Jr., Bill, Phillip and Steve; one daughter, Gloria George Oncale; one brother, Joseph George; one sister, Gertrude G. Bonvillain; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one step-grand-child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Nora Charles George; one son, David "Tiger" George; two brothers, Gabriel and Albert George; and one grandchild. He was the former owner of Michael George's jewelers; an usher at St Joseph Church; former member of Vigiliant Fire Co. and Knights of Columbus; and a Pharmacist Mate for the U.S. Navy during WWII. EVELYN MCCORKLE Evelyn LeBoeuf McCorkle, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 27,1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel. She is survived by her husband, Clifford O. McCorkle Jr.; three sons, Barry P. Terry J. and Brad A. Boudreaux; one daughter, Patrice M. Boudreaux; two brothers, Harry and David LeBoeuf, one sister, Ann Lirette; five grandchildren and two god-children. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chariton J. Boudreaux; and her parents, Harry and Ruby McElroy LeBoeuf. She was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church and a homemaker. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 2, 1999 LORRAINE BOUDREAUX Lorraine O. Boudr eaux, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, O'Neil J. Boudreaux; one son, Lynwood Boudreaux; two daughters, Darlene B. Breaud and Sue Boudreaux; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Hortense Ordoyne; one son, Jesse Boudreaux; and one brother, Morris Ordoyne. AUDREY DAVIS Audrey Bourgeois LeBlanc Davis, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Kenner, died at 10:42 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie LeBlanc; her second husband, Jimmy L Davis; and her parents, Lorelle M. and Agnes "Nan" Pertuit Bourgeois. SELICA DUPRE Selica Marie Thibodeaux Dupre,77, a native of Houma and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Dupre (Jennie) Dupre of Hot Wells, and Mrs. Alvin (Eva) Neil Sr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, Dennis Thibodeaux of Montegut; three stepbrothers, Aaron Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue, Wallace Thibodeaux of Houma, and Kervin Thibodeaux of Bourg; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Antoinie, Dupre; and her parents, Frank and Felicia LeBouef Thibodeaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St Charles Catholic Church. ROY GIROIR Roy Joseph Giroir, 76, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at12:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Laura Pellegrin Giroir; one son, Ricky James Giroir; two stepsons, Herman and Jerry Pellegrin; one daughter, Larke Giroir Picou; one stepdaughter, Peggy Pellegrin Grabert; five sisters, Trudy Walker, Elsie Hebert, Ruth Hebert, Eielle Vice and Lorainne Bunch; six grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and six great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Earline Eschete Giroir; his parents, Leo and Evelia Luke Giroir; two brothers, Xavier and Leroy Giroir; and two sisters, Hazel G. Schlaefli and Hilda G. LeBlanc. He was a retired captain in the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. WOODFORD LATHROP Woodford "Wood" Lathrop Jr., 91, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Marie Terrebonne Lathrop; one son, Woodford "Woody" LathropIII; one daughter, Brenda Johnson; two brothers, Morrison and Lorris Lathrop; five sisters, Doris Bouzigard, Carrie Cheramie, Georgeanna Gaspared, Onise Galliano and Dorothey Pasquale; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodford H. and Leoncia Corant Lathrop Sr.; two brothers Davidson and B radford Lathrop; and two sisters, Leonore Pitre and Nora Anselmi. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. TIBIT ROSE Tibit Rose, 81, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:57 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Life Tabernacle Church in Chackbay. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Mathilda Trosclair Rose; three sons, Roy, Joe and Ernest Rose Sr.; three daughters, Mathilda R. Dempster, Cecile R. Guidry and Martha R Jones; two sisters, Victoria R and Ida R. Rodrigue; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Rose; four brothers, Philip, Herman, Wilbert and Rodney Rose; and one grandchild, not named. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. HENRY TYLER Henry Tyler, 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 4 p.m. Friday, July 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Claudette Tyler; his mother, Beatrice Tyler, three daughters, Kelly and Dana Tyler, both of Gibson, and Rona Billizon of Webster, Texas; two brothers, Ernest Tyler Jr. of Labadieville, and Joseph Tyler of Gibson; and four sisters, Louise Hamilton and Betty Washington, both of Thibodaux, and Leola Adains and Celestine Batiste, both of Labadieville. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Tyler Sr.; his grandparents, Willie and Celestine Singleton; and one sister, Beatrice Johnson. He was a retired carpenter and a member of St. James Baptist Church. INEZ WHITE Inez Marie White, 96, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, David L White; four sisters, Dorothy Haynes, Wenonah Mahler, Alice Autin and Thelma Daigle; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. White; her parents, Albert J. and Alida Naquin Fanguy, two brothers, Alvon and Nolan Fanguy; and one sister, Annie Marie Lankford. She was a receptionist at Ellender Cl inic for 49 years. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 3, 1999 ALEXANDER ADAMS JR. Alexander Joseph Adams Jr., 79, a native of Chachoula and resident of Raceland, died at 10:46 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Bourgeois Adams; one son, Gary Adams; two daughters, Cheryl Beasley and Patricia Adams; two grandchildren; and one great-grand-child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander J. and Zulma Bourgeois Adams Sr. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. MARGARET BRITTON Margaret Celestin Britton, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Atlanta, Ga., died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25,1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Greater St. Mathews Baptist Church in Houma. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two sons, Charles Philip and David Lamar Britton, both of Atlanta; one daughter, Marilynette Danita Britton of Atlanta; four brothers, Sylvester, Lloyd and Herman Celeatin Jr., all of Houma, and Rufus Celestin of California; two sisters, Irma Celestin and Dianne C. Livas, both of Houma; and two grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip James Britton; her parents, Herman and Lillian Coleman Celestin Sr.; one brother, Joseph Celestin; and one sister, Margie Celestin Clark. IRVI DAIGLE Irvi J. Daigle, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 9:57 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass twill be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Darren Daigle; three daughters, Cathy D. Vaughan, Buffy Boura and Hope Bergeron; two brothers, Jimmy and Emile Daigle Jr.; five sisters, Armena Rodrigue, Amelia Rousse, Shirley Dufrene, Virgis Bouzigard and Jenny Theriot; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Chouest Daigle; his parents, Emile A. and Inez Boudreaux Daigle Sr.; one daughter, Hope Ann Daigle; and one brother, Louis Cheramie. He was a retired crane operator and a parishioner of Our Lady of Promp t Succor Catholic Church. LEON DOMANGUE Leon J. 'Tony" Domangue, 83, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Venice, died at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1999. Funeral services were in Venice. He is survived by two sons, Wayne Doinangue of Houma, and Michael Domangue of Colorado; two daughters, Pamela Slaughter and Julie Fielder, two sisters, Lena Smith and Pat Domangue, both of Houma; nine grand-children; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marguerite Begue Dornangue; and his second wife, Frances Domangue. He was a retired employee of Oldsmobile after 30 years and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. STANLEY DUET Stanley D. Duet, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999. A Masonic graveside service is scheduled for 5 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Linton Duet Sr.; one sister, Hazel Robichaux; two nephews; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Absolom and Frozie Guidry Duet. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 427 in Lafourche Parish. DEBRA GISCLAIR Debra Ann Martin Gisclair, 42, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday an d from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Assembly of God Church in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rogers Gisclair; two sons, Michael Borne Jr. and Chris Gisclair; one daughter, Veronica Lynn Gisclair, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Rita Cheramie Martin; and one brother, Allen Martin. She was a member of Mathews Full Gospel Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. JAMES GUIDRY James A "Jimmey" Guidry Sr., 80, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Schriever, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Mae Benoit Guidry, two sons, James and Kenneth Guidry Jr.; two daughters, Judith Guidry and Elaine G. Bedwell; five sisters, Gladys Dover, Edna G. Dupfissis, Effie G. Fields, Ruby G. Hotard and Edith G. Naqum; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Nettie Bourgeois Guidry, one brother, Ca lvin Guidry, and three sisters, Pearl G. Benoit Verna G. Legendre and Nettie Guidry. TERRE BONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 4, 1999 HEBERT CASTLE Herbert Castle, 54, a native of Houma and resident of Lansing, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. Interment was in Lansing. He is survived by a number or relatives and friends. VELMA CHIASSON Velma Marcel Chiasson, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Francis W. Chiasson; two sons, Clifford and Aubrey J. Thibodeaux Jr.; five daughters, Meryle Thibodeaux, Mrs. John (Gloria) LeBlanc, Darlene Chiasson Gil, Mrs. Danny (Peggy) LeBlanc and Mrs. William (Debra) Brunner; one sister, Mrs. Clayon (Hilda) Robichaux; and seven grand-children. She was pr eceded in death by her first husband, Aubrey J. Thibodeaux Sr.; her parents, Wiley J. and Adele Babin Marcel; and two brothers, Aaron and Clifford Marcel. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ALBERT ESTAY Albert Joseph Estay, 84, a native and resident of Luling, died a t 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Mathilde Gassen Estay; one daughter, Ms E. Moreau; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Estay and Anita Estay Hebert; one half brother, Rene Hebert; and one half sister, Marjorie H. Acosta. He was a U.S. Army World War 11veteran and the recipient of the Bronze Star and other medals. He was a member of the Fighting 69th Infantry Association, a member of American Legion Post No. 131, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3750, a member of Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Association, a member of Monsanto Retirees Association and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. BEATRICE HILLS Beatrice Hills, 77, a native of Amite and resident of Raceland, died Friday, July 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the chu rch cemetery. She is survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Jeanette Richardson Hills; one son, Milton Hills Sr.; one sister, Francis Hills; and one grandson, Francis Hills. MELVA HUGHS Melva R. Hughes, 81, a native of Morgan City and former resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 in Conroe, Texas. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hughes Family Estate in Conroe. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, George G. Hughes Jr. of Conroe; two sons, Richard L and George G. Hughes III; two daughters, Marlene H. Brewer and Patricia H. Benson; a number of grandchildren; and many other friends and relatives.. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Louise Sprague and Dolly Bodin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer, P.0. Box 297153, Houston, TX 77297-0153. BERNT MELUM Bernt Martin "Mike" Melum, 62, a native of Capitol, Mont, and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his wife, Ann Lusco Melum of Houma; one son, Andre Ryle Melum of Houma; one daughter, Jolene M. Callais of Houma; one brother, Leroy "John" Melum of Lake City, Fla.; one sister, Lyan n M. Glenn of Tacoma, Wash.;and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernt Otto and Anna Lisa Rydberg Melum. He was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran and a self-employed worker for Rice Electronics. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to American Cancer Research or any charity. SHIRLEY NAQUIN Shirley Oncale Naquin, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Francis "Bozo" Naquin Sr.; two sons, Richard "Dickie" and Francis "Cody" Naquin Jr.; one daughter, Shirlene N. Robichaux; one brother, Luke Oneale; one sister, May Lasseigne; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luc and Octavie Clement Oncale; two brothers, Oscar and Anthony Oncale Sr.; and four sisters, Cordelia Prejean, Viola Oneale, Winnie Pierce and Lovenia Ledet. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Society. ROCKY PIERCE, D.D.S. Rocky S. Pierce, D. D. S., 46, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Liska Pierce; his mother, Ruby Lefort Pierce; two sons, Sean Riecke and Bobby Farrar; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee J. Pierce Jr.; and his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pierce Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lefort. He was a practicing dentist in Cut Off. JERRY VIZIER Jerry John Vizier, 50, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 am. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Valcour and Eulalie Duet Vizier; two sons, Eric and Christopher Vizier; two brothers, Dennis and Donald Vizier; and one sister, Charlene Burgess. He was employed as a boat captain. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 5, 1999 LUCILLE ALLEN Lucille "Mom-Mee" Lapeyrouse Allen, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funer al time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Joe W. Allen of New Orleans; two daughters, Nancy Inez Bergeron of Houma, and Sue "Susie" Landry of Hammond; two sisters, Estelle Chauvin and Rita Talbot, both of Houma; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Joseph West Allen Sr., M,D.; her parents, Leanus and Angelina Lombardo Lapeyrouse; five brothers, Junius, Earl, Theodore, Rene and Amos Lapeyrouse; one sister, Irene Pahike; and one great-granddaughter, not named. She was a retired registered nurseat Charity Hospital. WILBUR DOUCET Wilbur Velix Doucet, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ouida Use Doucet; and five sisters, Doris Naquin, Velma D. Richard, Aercedese D. Loupe, Catherine D. Roberson and Shirley Mae Gomez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Boudreaux and Felix Doucet; two brothers, Ashton and Nelson Doucet; and four sisters, Leona Leonard, Margu erite D. Croft, Marie D. Peters and Louella D. Boudreaux. KRISTEN LEBOUEF Kristen Ann LeBouef, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Kenny and Angela Bourgeois LeBouef; one brother, Cody LeBouef; one sister, Kelsey LeBouef; her grandparents, Kenneth and Jane Bourgeois, and Leroy and Barbara LeBouef, and her great-grandparents, Mrs. E. B. Bourgeois and Mrs. Roland Breaux. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Richard, and Mr. and Mrs. Alcia LeBouef. ROCHELLE SPOTTS RODNEY SPOTTS JASPER SPOTTS Rochelle Catlyn Spotts, Rodney Joseph Spotts and Jasper Lee Spotts, infant triplets, natives and residents of Napoleonville, died Saturday, July 31,1999. A graveside service was scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. They are survived by their parents, Roland W. and Carolyn Joseph Spotts of Napoleonville; one sister, Jennifer R. Spotts of Napoleonville; and their grandparents, Robert and Ethel Joseph Jr., and Helen Ausbrook, all of Napoleonville. They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Hosea Walker. WAYNE SPRAGUE III Wayne Adair Sprague III, 50, a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and resident of Breaux Bridge, died at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999. Funeral services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his father, Wayne Adair Sprague II of Little Rock, Ark.; and one brother, Michael Sprague of Breaux Bridge. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Louise Rhodes Sprague; and one sister, Cheryl S. Brubaker. He was employed as a boat captain for Tidewater and a U.S. Navy veteran. CORRECTION Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Wednesday's Courier omitted a sister of Melva R. Huges He is survived by one sister, Una Marguerite Thibodeaux. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 6, 1999 CATHERINE BROWN Catherine Williams Brown, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by seven sons, Willie M., Ronald J., the Rev. Irving, and the Rev. Eugene R Brown, all of Napoleonville, Raymond L. Washington Sr. of Napoleonville, and the Rev. G. R. Washington Sr. and the Rev. Gerald C. Brown, both of New Orleans; one daughter, Delores A. Newell; 30 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Brown Sr.; her parents, Henry and Mary Phillips Williams; three brothers, not named; and five sisters, not named. JUDY CHIASSON Judy Ledet Chiasson, 55, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Junius J. Chiasson; her mother, Ella Breaux Ledet; three sons, Errol John, John Paul and Gregory Paul Chiasson; one daughter Mrs. Adam(Charlene Marie) Pitre; three brothers, Ronnel, Buddy and Chester Ledet Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrol (Julie)Legendre and Mrs. Francois (Onita)Ford; six grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester J. Ledet Sr.; one sister, Trudy Ledet and her grandparents, Edgar and Maggie Orgeron Ledet and Pierre and Leonise Falgoust Breaux. ANITA MARTIN Anita M. Martin, 55, a native of England and reside nt of Bourg, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Hall. Mass will be at 10a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Martin; her mother, Nancy S. Matherne; one son, Philip A. Martin; one daughter, Alice L Martin; and five brothers, Adrian, Brian J., Thomas J., Nathan P. and John A. Matheme. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray P. Matherne; and one brother, Raymond J. Matheme. She was a retired employee of Fina Oil and Chemical Co. and a parishioner of St Ann Catholic Church. MARY SUMRALL Mary Ina Bailey Sumrall, 61, a native of Ruston and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 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 Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jerry L. Sumrall of Houma; five sons, David and Jerome Bourque, and Dwayne Sumrall, all of Houma; Richard Bourque Jr. of Corona, Calif., and Joey Bourque of Franklin; two daughters, Connie Groover of Houma, and Roy e Marie Boatner of Baton Rouge; one brother, John Bailey of Thibodaux; two sisters, Benney Hardberger of Thibodaux, and Nancy Bordelon of Baldwin; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Authur McKay and Nancy Peral Mills Bailey; one step-daughter, Sheryl Lynn Sumrall; and two brothers, Thomas "Shorty" Martin Bailey and Andrew McKay. She was a homemaker. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 8, 1999 CARLA CALLAHAN Carla Ann Abadie Callahan, 41, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for the time and place of Mass. She is survived by her husband, Roger Dale Callahan of Raceland; her parents, Melvin and Betty Carlos Abadie of Houma; one son, Colby Dale Callahan of Raceland; one daughter, Michelle Andrea Callahan of Raceland; two brothers, Thomas Abadie and Brian Abadie of Houma; and four sisters, Mrs. Curt (Wanda) Thibodeaux, Mrs. Kenneth (Kim) Marcel, Mrs. Randy (Melanie) Trosclair and Amy Abadie of Houma. She was a homemaker. MICHAEL FINNEGAN Michael Finnegan, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thib odaux, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, with a wake service at 8 p.m. and from 8 a.m.until funeral time Monday at St.Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in St Joseph Abbey Cemetery in Covington. He is survived by two cousins, Terrance J. O'Connor of Belle Chasse and Mrs. Inez Tarhepied of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Aloysius and Mary L. Burns Finnegan; three brothers, Joseph, Msgr. James and Brother Aloysis, O.S.B; and one sister, Sister Cecilia, D.C. He was a retired priest of theDiocese of Houma-Thibodaux. LOUIS MORRELL SR. Louis A. Morrell Sr., 88, a native of Rome, Italy, and resident of Schriever, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m.Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Louis Morrell Jr., Victor Morrell and Jimmie Morrell; one brother, Anthony Morrell; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Bridgman Morrell; his parents, Victor and Angelina Morrell; three brothers, S. J. Morrell, Ramond Morrell and Joseph Morrell; and one sister, Nancy M. Crown. JOYCE SCHLICHTING Joyce Cynthia Dash Schlichting, 68, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 1999. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma. She is survived by one son, John, and his wife, Laura Schlichting, of Lakeland, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs.Dale (Donna) Boger of Houma and Mrs. Duane (Karen) Anderson of Lakeland, Fla.; one sister, Mrs.George (Jean) Angelbeck of Franklin Square, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilton and Gwendolyn King Dash; and one grandson. She was a secretary for a mental health clinic for 10 years; a past member of Creole Bell Bowling League and a volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 422 Valhi Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 9, 1999 ROUSLINE ARCENEAUX Rousline Areencaux, 56, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Funeral servi ces will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the c hurch, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her parents, Clarence and Emelda Orgeron Lefort of Larose; three sons, Tim and Kerry Arceneaux, both of Larose, and Al Arceneaux of Cut Off, one brother, Steve Lefort of Larose; three sisters, Jackie Rodrigue and Gail Broussard, both of Larose, and Kathy Richoux of Raceland; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Arceneaux. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. RICHARD KIKER Richard Kiker, 73, a native of Jasper, Ala., and resident of Houma,''died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3,1999. He donated his body to a medical school and no funeral services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by one stepson, Bennie J. Prejean Sr.; one stepdaughter, Linda P. Tiffner; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Mae Trosclair Kiker; and his parents, Minnie and Richard Kiker Sr. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a retired Merchant Marine. ODILE NAQUIN Odile Constant Naquin, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:42 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time, Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mas s will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Dan and Paul "P.J." Naquin III, both of Thibodaux; four daughters, Janet N. Robichaux and Priscilla N. Battaglia, both of Thibodaux, Ann N. Hood of Baton Rouge, and Linda N. Couvillion of Starkville, Miss.; two brothers Walter "White" and Chester Constant, both of Thibodaux; one sister, Eugenie C. Guidry of Montegut; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "P.J." Naquin Jr.; her parents, S. Albert and M. Eugenie, Walker Constant; one infant daughter, Usa Marie Naquin; three brothers, Edward, Wallace and Albert,"Boots" Constant; and six sisters, Edna C. Rodrigue, Althea C. Clement, Carmelia C. Ponvelle, Louise C. Rodrigue, Lea C. Hebert and Agnes C. Delatte. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, and a Eucharistic minister and parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Danny Rousse Sr. Danny P. Rousse Sr., 44, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bethel Christian Ministries in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Forest J. and Elmire Cheramie Rousse Sr.; two sons, David and Danny Rousse Jr.; two daughters, Dolly M. and Brenda B. Rousse; one brother, Forest J. Rousse Jr.; and one grandchild. He was a member of Bethel Christian Ministries. GERALDINE SCOTT Geraldine Purcell Scott, 81, a native of Cushing, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at11:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Visitation will befrom 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Patsy Foster and Juanell Havens, both of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Loretta Quinealty of Houma; two brothers, Earl Purcell and Jack Foster, three sisters, Betty Goddard, Evelyn Philpot and Hazel Morefield; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Less Scott; her parents, Harry Westley and Iva Edith Parent Purcell; and three brothers, Leroy and Harry Purcell Jr., and Jimmy Foster. She was a homemaker. ENOLA ZELLER Enola Bourgeois Zeller, 79, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999. Visitat ion will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Nelson Paul Zeller; three daughters, Virgie Z. Boussard, Verlie Z. Whitman and Joyce Z. Champagne; two brothers, Joseph and Lester Bourgeois; two sisters, Nora Roberts and Mary Grabert; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Ozia M. Bourgeois; and three brothers, Alvin Tilden and Tilman Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 10, 1999 VIOLA BERGERON Viola Gauthreaux Bergeron, 98, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug.9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Bergeron Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Newton P. Bergeron of Bayou Blue; two daughters, Rose B. Ledet of Galliano, and Joyce B. McCardle of Florida; one brother, Albert Gauthreaux of N ew Orleans; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules Charles Bergeron; her parents, Alexius Rene Gauthreaux and Myrtha Kem; one son, Edward C. Bergeron; and three brothers, Eddie L, Alex and Clarence Gauthreaux Sr. MAGNELTA BILLIOT Magnelta "Mack" Billiot, 79, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockporrt. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elvira Billiot; five sons, Melvin, Steve, Russell, Irvin and Magnelta 'T-Mack" Billiot; four daughters, Thelma Griffin, Joyce Crosby, Velma Boudreaux and Frances Loupe; two brothers, Francis and Roy Billiot; 24 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Victoria Matherne Billiot; one daughter, Lisa Ann Detillier; four brothers, Adam, Alcide, Atlas and Alfred Billiot Jr.; and two sisters, Adeline Dardar and Adele Molaison. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. HENRY DENTON Henry Edward Denton, 86, a nativ e of Lake City, Craig Head County, Ark., and longtime resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999 in Bossier City. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home in Shreveport. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. King B. (Lucy V.) Burton of Houston, Texas; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Schlesinger and Georgia Belle Shanks Denton; four brothers, Albert Pirkle, George Frederick, Dan Neal Sr. and William Samuel Denton Jr.; one sister, Georgia Evangeline Denton; and one nephew, William Samuel Denton Jr. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a lifetime member of the American Legion Post No. 388 in Koran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of thee Disabled American Veterans and a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. DUDLEY GUIDRY Dudley "Gros Dud" Guidry, 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:44 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived b y two sons, David and Steve Guidry; two daughters, Gayle Mobley and Jackie Guidry; t hree brothers, Percy, Ulysses and James "Jimmy" Guidry; five sisters, Claudia Gaspard, Joyce Gaspard, Nancy Kief, Glorine Pitre and Susie Eymard; and five granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janette M. Guidry; his parents, Gustave and Ophelia Griffin Guidry Sr.; one brother, Gustave Guidry Jr.; and three sisters, Pearline Dietrich, Virts Guidry and Gloria Ayo. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. NORMAN HEBERT Norman John "Buddy" Hebert, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 2:29 p.m. Monday, Aug.9, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Posecai Hebert two sons, Norman Hebert of Bayou Blue, and Daniel Hebert of Coteau; one daughter, Debrah Whitney of Bayou Blue; three brothers, James and Paul Hebert, both of Houma, and Clarence "Dick" Hebert of Bayou Blue; one sister, Shirley Marcel of Houma; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Madere Hebert and Nellie Gaudet; and two brothers, Oliver and Lester Hebert He was a barge captain for J. Ray McDermott and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church. JEANNETTE LEJEUNE Jeannette "Janice" Brown LeJeune, 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Charles J. LeJeune Sr.; four sons, Arthur D., Gregory P., Stephen and Charles J. LeJeune Jr.; two daughters, Rhonda L. McIntire and Julie L Thibodaux; seven brothers, Norman, Gerald, Norris, Donald, Michael, Joseph and Raymond Brown; three sisters, AJice Suhre, Mable Foret and Shirley Perrone; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Eldvige Durocher Brown. LUCILLE LIRETTE Lucille Marie Benoit Lirette, 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Montegut died at 1:32 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Joseph and Jimmy Roger, both of Thibodaux; two brothers, Willie Joseph Benoit of Thibodaux, and Paul Joseph Benoit of Pineville; and three sisters, Cecile Rodrigue and Ruby Hebert, both of Thibodaux, and Julia Boquet of Montegut. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Lirette; her parents, Adam Willie and Odile Use Benoit and one sister, Velma Benoit. She was a retired X-ray technician for Chabert Medical Center. BETTY PORTIER Betty Kbby Porfier, 72, a native of Garden City, Kan., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Portier Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Carol Portier May of Morgan City; one brother, Charles Kibby of Leesburg, Fla.; one sister, Earlis Patricia Holmes of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He preceded in death by his parents, Fred Kibby and Korma Zerkle Wolverton; and one son, Roger Portier. She was a graduate of Nicholls State University, a teacher in Thibodaux and a principal at Gramercy Elementary School for many years. WAYNE SPRAGUE III Wayne Adair Sprague III, 50, a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and longtime resident of Houma, died at12:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999 in Breaux Bridge. His obituary was published in the Aug. 5 Couiier. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. TILMAN VEGAS SR. Tilman J. Vegas Sr., 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Julia Callais Vegas; one son, Kenry J. Vegas Sr.; one daughter, Amerly V. Chauvin; one brother, Frank Vegas; one sister, Amy V. Bruce; six grand-children; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Leaontine Gisclair Vegas; one son, Tilman J. Vegas Jr.; two brothers, Cyril and Pierre Vegas; five sisters, Esther Bourg, Alzina Autin, Cedonia Doucet Luerita Vegas and Olvia Rogers; and one grandson, Heath Anthony Vegas. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 11, 1999 JOANNE BROUILLETTE Joanne M. Brouillette, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Marksville, died Friday, July 23, 1999. Funeral services and burial were Monday, July 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Allen Brouillette of Marksville; her mother, Marie Martinez of Houma; two daughters, Allison Carmouche and Jennifer Brouillette, both of Marksville; one brother, Chris Martinez of Houma; one sister, Joyce Hebert of Luling; and one grandchild. She was a registered nurse at Cabrini Home Health and a paiishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. HAZEL CAMBRE Hazel Alice Loumiet Cambre, 95, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m, Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles, with burial in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Cambre; her parents, Pierre and Cecile Siearez Loumiet Sr.; five brothers, Archiiie, John, Fred, Harvey Sr. and Pierre Loumiet Jr.; and three sisters, Arthemise Causin, Hadee Dietzway and Eola Chauppette. GENEVIEVE LEBE OUF Genevieve Marie Leonard LeBeouf, 56, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:24 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 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 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her husband, Willard LeBeouf Sr. of Chauvin; three sons, John D. LeBeouf of Houma, Nicholas T. LeBeouf of Chauvin, and Willard P. LeBeouf Jr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Eddie(Brenda) Chaisson and Mrs. Mark(Tabitha) Robichaux, both of Chauvin; three sisters, Mrs. Levi (Helen) Henry and Mrs. Clyde(Dorothy) Domangue, both of Chauvin, and Mrs. Dewey (Ruth) Bourg of Montegut and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Bridgette Pontiff Leonard; one son, Anthony Arthur LeBeouf, six brothers, William, Adam, Francis, Bert, Harris and Charles Leonard; and two sisters, Josephine LeBlanc and Eve Leonard. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. CORRECTION Information provided for Tuesday's Courier omitted several deceased relatives from the obituary of Viola Gauthreaux Bergeron. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Eloise G. Schexsnider, Eunice G. Folse, Anne G . Blanchard, Laura G. McIntosh and Lucille G. Allen; and three great-grandchildren, Diane Ledet, Vagas Louis Ledet and Mitchell Bergeron. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 12, 1999 GEORGE AUCOIN George Joseph Aucoin, 65, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mathilde Aucoin. IDA DARCEY Ida Lucie Roger Darcey, 96, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.11, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will beat 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by one son, Charles Darcey of Gray; two daughters, Adelaide Fonseca of Houma and Betty Musemeche of Gray; one sister, Bessie Trosclair of Gray; six grand-children and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olema J. Darcey; her parents, Albert and Eva Darcey Roger; and six brothers, Simon, Alton, Raymond, Kirby, Albert and Lester Roger. She was a homemaker. MAURICE FANGUY Maurice Jean "Slim" Fanguy, 92, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.rn. until funeral Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by two sons, Raymond H. and Albert J. Naquin both of Houma; one daughter, Carolyn Marie Naquin LeCompte of Gray; 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Elizabeth Dugas Naquin Fanguy; his parents, Leonce and Orphaise St. Martin Fanguy; five brothers, Emile, Leon "L.J." Carl, Roy and Harold Fanguy; and two sisters, Inez Marie Fanguy and Annie Majorie Fanguy. He was a retired fire captain for the fire department and served in World War 11. He was a member of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1405, Veterans of Foreign Wars, K of C Council 1317 and American Legion Post 31. He was a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Cathedral. Military funeral provided by United Veterans League of Terrebonne Parish. LORETTA GRANIER Loretta Toups Granier, 63, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.11, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Granier; her father, Munson Toups Sr.; three daughters, Mrs. Craig (Ramona) Zeringue, Mrs. John (Gwen) Ledet and Mrs. Andrew (Faith) Barker; two brothers, Munson Jr. and Donald Toups; three sisters, Jane Tabor, Janet Falcon and Sandra Hebert; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Clement Toups. She was a retired Lafourche Parish schoolteacher with 35 years of service. As a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, she was a CCD teacher, choir member and liturgy minister. She was a member of Ward 6 Senior Citizen and St. Joseph Life Senior Citizen centers and a member of Thibodaux Senior Citizens. She also volunteered at Jean Lafitte National Park. CARROLL TABOR Carroll Paul Tabor, 67, a native of Thibodaux and residentof Labadieville, died at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mar y Marian Bezee Tabor; three sons, Vaughn Tabor, Louis Lambert and Keith Lambert of Labadieville; six daughters Carolann Tabor and Maureen Trahan of Thibodaux, Mary Claire Trosclair of Chackbay, Marla Tabor of Labadieville, Lisa Whitehead of Nashville, Tenn., and Alanna Tyler of Columbia, Tenn.; two brothers, Roland and Walter Tabor Jr. of Thibodaux; one sister, Bernice Chiasson of Thibodaux, nine grand-children and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marie Boudreaux Tabor; one brother, Chester Tabor; and one grandson, James Michael Smith. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and a member of Local Union 60 and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5097. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 13, 1999 NELL GAUTREAUX Nell Dufrene Gautreaux, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Lecille Blouin; two sons, Wayne and Freddie Zeringue Jr.; one brother, Paul Dufrene Jr.; three sisters, Peggy Gautreaux, Lorraine Terrebonne; and Joanne Christian; and five grandchil dren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Zeringue Sr.; and her father, Paul Dufrene Sr. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. SOUTHERN HARRIS Southern "Blue" Harris, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by one son, Charles Harris; and two sisters, Ethel Harris and Leola Allen, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Harris; his parents, Antoine and Nellie South Harris; four brothers, Freddie, Cleveland, Huey and Clifford Harris; and three sister, Amy Jackson, Emma Bibbins and Lillie Mae Johnson. He was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. CLAMA MOLAISON Clama M. Molaison, 87, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is surviv ed by one son, Leroy Molaison; one daughter, Shirley M. Boudreaux; 21 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Breaux Molaison; his parents, Michelle and Ernestine Authement Moliason; one son, Surgin Molaison; one daughter, Noella M. Sampey; one brother, Noah Molaison; and five sisters, Nora M. Breaux, Louise M. Matherne, Leontine M. Dufrene, Ida M. Vedros and Selma M. Matherne. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. WALLY PICOU, M.D.. Wally John Picou, M.D., 68, a native of New Orleans and former resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999 in Virginia Beach, Va. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Lee Harang Picou of Virginia Beach; four daughters, Rebecca Ann Picou, Mary Lee P. Girnenez, Robbi Ann Picou and Lori Ann Picou; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Gladys Duthu Picou of Houma. He was on the staff of Terrebonne General Hospital from 1960 to 1970 and also operated a family practice in Houma. NELLIE PSIKAL Nellie Ione Psikal, 80, a native of Linden, Texas, and resident of Houma, died 1:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sisters, Eunice Chaisson and Inez Henderson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva G. Psikal; her parents, Homer and Annie Blackwell Kellum; three brothers, Samuel, Thomas and William Kellum; and live sisters, Pearl MeDuffie, Opal Washington, Iwana Riddle, Jean Miller and Carrie Kellum. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. LEONARD SINITIERE JR. Leonard Joseph "Brother-in-Law" Sinitiere Jr., 82, a native of Charenton and former resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 11,1999 in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Ella Marie Sinitiere of Baton Rouge; two sons, Robert Sinitere of Baton Rouge and wife Vina, and Jerry Sinitiere of Gonzales and wife Liz; one step-daughter, Donna Hebert Geib of Atlanta, Ga.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in d eath by his first wife, Marguerite Williams Sinitiere; his parents, Leonard and Estelle Sinitiere; one brother, Roland Sinitiere; and one sister, Beatrice Walters. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a retired employee of Texaco Producing Onshore Harvey Operations, a lifetime member of the American Legion and a parishioner of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 14, 1999 MARY ROBINSON Mary Jane Robinson, 79, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Wake Services will be at 8 a.m. Sunday at the church. Dismissal services will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Edward Robinson; three daughters, Yvonne Motonne, Elaine Neils and Ora Navarre; one sister, Rosie Johnson;13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Veal and Mamie Robinson; one son, Calvin Calloway; one daughter, Joyce Robinson; one brother, Veal Robinson; two sisters, Julia Soleman and Matilda Ro binson; and one great-grandchild, not named. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 15, 1999 JODY ARDOIN Jody Paul Ardoin, 20, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:47 p.m Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will at 11 a.m. Monday at St Gregory Catholic Church, with interment in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his companion, Tammy Gainache of Houma; his parents, Timothy and Karen Malbrough Ardoin of Houma; his grandparents, Chester Ardoin of Houma and Louis Malbrough Sr. of Houma; and one sister, Jessica Ardoin Lirette of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosalie Mount Malbrough and Blanche Theriot Ardoin. He was a air conditioning/heating technician for P & S Sales and Service for four years. EVA BERGERON Eva Hidalgo Bergeron, 89, a native of Welcome and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, Aug.14, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home, at 7 p.m., and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Sam Jr. and wife, Anne B ergeron of Baton Rouge, Jan and wife, Sophie Bergeron of Napoleonville, Don and wife, Diane Bergeron of Napoleonville, and William and wife, Sandra Bergeron of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Yvette) Winston of Baton Rouge; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam W. Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Eulalie Melancon Hidalgo and Ullyses Stephen Hidalgo; five brothers, Manuel, Ullyses, Emmell, Norman and Louis Hidalgo; and four sisters, Eunice Hidalgo, Catherine Bertaut Rosalie Melancon and Helen Legendre. She was involved in church activities throughout her life and was a catechist for 47 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. HAZEL BOUDREAUX Hazel Hebert Boudreaux, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by two daughters, Betty B. Boudreaux and Loretta B. Naquin; one sister, Lelia Talbot; four grandchildren and three great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford J. Boudreaux; her par ents, Alcee and Philomene Visse Hebert; one brother, Herbert Hebert; and two sisters, Blanche Garcia and Agnes Thibodaux. She was a Lafourche Parish school teacher with 32 years of service and a Catholic. MARY BROWN Mary Margaret "Red Top" Brown, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her mother, Barbara A. Guidry; her stepmother, Lucille Brown of Fort Worth, Texas; one son, Todd M. Harris of Houma; one daughter, Lesley H. Crochet of Houma; one brother, Arthur Goumer of Gibson; five sisters, Barbara Ann Stoker, Vanessa Whipple, Paula Potter, Karen Brown Guidry, all of Houma, and Dottie Grace of Marsha, Mich.; and one stepsister, Linda DeWeese of Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Troselair; her father, Buster Brown; and her step father, Paul Norris Guidry. PALMIRE DAIGLE Palmire "Pal" Alleman Daigle, 88, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Klotzville, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, T-Charles and wife, Audrey Daigle of Paincourtville and Henry and wife, Effie Daigle of Jennings; four daughters, Gloria Falcon of Donaldsonville, Mrs. Rhodes (Joan Cookie) Repp of Plaquemine; Mrs. Bob (Sherry) Stoothoff of Baton Rouge; Mrs. Jessie "Pete" (JoAnn) Carline of Plaquemine; and two brothers, Louis and Edward Alleman; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley "Pie" A. Daigle Sr.; her parents, David and Donathilde Rodrigue Alleman; one daughter, Rosemary Booty Martin; one brother, Joseph Alleman; two sisters, Ann A. Boudreaux and Mary Louise Lee; one grandson, Ryan S. Carline; and one nephew, David Alleman. RONA LORRAINE Rona Belton Lorraine, 71, a native of Marrero and resident of Galliano, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Lorraine; two daughters, Diana L. Soudelier and Debbie Lorraine; one sister, Linda B. Smith;12 grandchildren and six great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Graddy Belton and Rose Boudreaux Belton Watler, her stepfather, John Watler; one son, Edward P. Lorraine Sr.; and one brother, Charles Belton. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. ADA PROSPER Ada Billiot Prosper, 79, a native of Bayou, Dularge and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. She is survived by her husband, Louis Joseph Prosper; one brother, Sylvest Billiot; and one sister, Elda Billiot. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Enes Bilhot Sr.; her parents, Norbert and Lucy Verret Billiot; two sons, Enes Bilhot Jr. and Emile Billiot; and two brothers, Freddie and Orville Billiot. She was a parishioner of St Louis Catholic Church. DAVIS STEWART The Reverend Davis La Salle Stewart, 67, a native of Gloster, Miss. and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999. Dismissal services were scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 14, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Esther Redmond Stewart of Thibodaux; three sons, Davis Jr., Curtis and Robert Stewart; seven daughters, Susie Foucher, Lucinda Williams and Carolyn Moore all of Thibodaux, Colette Stewart Smith of Columbus, Ga., Joyce Chandler, Loyce Gunn of Birmingham, Ala., and Doris S. Price of New Orleans; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, August Likly and Daisy Stewart Likly, one sister, Hattie Mae Smith; one brother, Emanuel Stewart and one granddaughter, Gizzel Stewart. He was a Baptist, a Minister and a member of Moses Baptist Church. He was a member of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Thibodaux and a member of Blue Lily Benevolent Society. MARY WATSON Mary Kelly Watson, 84, a native of Palestine, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14,1999. She is survived by one son, Philip K Watson; one daughter, M. Kay Watson Miller; two sisters, Lucille Fraquero of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Sister Ruth Kelly of Shreveport; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Watson; her Watson parents, John and Viva Voce Kelly; two brothers, Jack M. and Ben H. Kelly; and one sister, Vada Meehan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. FRANK WURZLOW JR. Francis "Frank" William A. Wurzlow Jr., 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Wurzlow Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Chauvin Wurzlow of Houma; two brothers, Herbert C. and Kermit Wurzlow of Houma; and two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Rowena)Harvey Sr. of New Orleans and Mrs. James (Felicie)Walker Sr. of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis William and Felicie Silvestre Wurziow Sr.; his grandparents, William August and Emeline Belanger Wurzlow and Felix A. and Ellen Byrne Silvestre; one son, Frank Wurziow III; one brother, August W.Wurzlow; and one sister, Olga Wurzlow. He was a retired attorney and was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 16, 1999 RUTH BLAKEMAN Ruth E. Blakeman, 81, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999. Her body was donated to the LSU. Medical Center. A memorial Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. She is survived by one cousin and 18 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Louis Reid and Clara Bonner Blakeman; five brothers, Benjamin Anthony, James Shannon, Gerald Bonner and Frank DeGravelles Blakeman and Louis Reid Jr.; five sisters, Mamie "Pete" and Helen Blakeman, Vivian B. Sofford, Virginia B. Montet and Ora Lee Dressel; and one niece, Kathleen. She was a veteran of the Woman's Army Nursing Corps in World War II, a member of the charter faculty of Sacred Heart Elementary School, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the St. Jude Foundation. HAZEL BOUDREAUX Hazel Hebert Boudreaux, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by two daughters, Betty B. Badeaux and Loretta B. Naquin; one sister, Lelia Talbot; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford J. Boudreaux; her parents, Alcee and Philomene Vis se Hebert one brother, Herbert Hebert and two sisters, Blanche Garcia and Agnes Thibodaux. She was a schoolteacher in Lafourche Parish for 32 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. JACALYN CHIASSON Jacalyn Nolan Chiasson, 44, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Terry Chiasson; her father, Donald Nolan; one son, Justin Chiasson; two daughters, Melissa and Rebecca Chiasson; one brother, Gregory Nolan; and three sisters, Denise Gentry, Lisa Prestenback and Michelle Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Stroud Nolan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Soleroderma Foundation, 704 Gardner Center Road, New Castle, PA 16101. CHEROL GISCLAIR Cherol Gisclair, 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cem etery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Marie) Broussard and Mrs. Whitney (Telenie) Hebert and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Guidry Gisclair, his parents, Jean and Ovilia Gisclair; three brothers, Ole, Abraham and Sonnie Gisclair; and three sisters, Leonore Rosclair, Lyzie Kiff and Rosina Autin. He was a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. MILTON LIRETTE Milton Joseph Lirette, 59, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Contact the funeral home at 876-5442 for funeral time Tuesday. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Joyce Marie Verret; two brothers, Levis and Leon Lirette; four sisters, Eva L. Ratclift, Rita L Dunn, Esther L. Bates and Jeanette L Orgeron; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naris Antoinette Molliner Lirette; his parents, Emile and Lorenza Guy Lirette; three brothers, Iris, Jimmey and Emile Lirette Jr.; and four sisters, Urilda, Rose and Darlene Lirette, and Irene L Lombas. EUGENIE LOUPE Eugenie Marie Loupe, 18, a nat ive and resident of Chackbay, died Saturday, Aug. 14, I999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St Lawrence Community Center in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. She is survived by her parents, Eugene and Wanda Landry Loupe; one brother, Clifford Loupe; her step-grandfather, Dudley Tabor; and her grandparents, Eugene Benoit and Carrie Dempster Loupe, and Vernice Tabor. She was preceded in death by her gr andfather, Clifford Landry. She was a 1999 graduate of Thibodaux High School, a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, an employee of Rouse's and a parishioner of St Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. ATHANAS PERRIN SR. Athanas Perrin Sr., 92, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, Aug. 14,1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Tun and Athanas J. Perrin Jr.; one daughter, Nancy P. Martin; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelia Griffin P errin. CLINE RICHOUX SR. Cline D. "T-Shu" Richoux Sr., 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Dale and Cline Richoux Jr.; two stepsons, Keith Gros Sr. and Ferdinand "F. J." Guidroz Jr.; one daughter, Clinell Richoux; one stepdaughter, Lucy Orgeron; one brother, Lee "Buster" "T-Lee" Richoux, one sister, Alice Difatta; five grandchildren; and seven step-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Guidroz Richoux; his second wife, Earline Gros Richoux; his parents, Lee and Marie Vanacour Richoux Sr.; one daughter, Darlene Richoux; and two brothers, Carol and Royal Richoux Sr. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665, a member of the American Legion and a retired lounge owner. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. VAN SEAGO Van Leon Seago, 47, a native of Logansport and resident of Vivian, died Saturday, Aug. 14,1999. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McGuire Funeral. Home in Vivian, with burial in Vivian Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia E. Seago of Vivian; two sons, Matthew Leon and Jesse Ian Seago, both of Vivian; two daughters, Mamie Faye Seago of Vivian, and Mrs. Jason(Aglae) Champagne of Houma, his mother, Doris Seago of Lake Charles; four brothers, Michael Ray, Joseph and Jesse Seago, all of Lake Charles, and Edwin Seago of Watkinsville, Ga.; three sisters, Alta Allen and Lori Cole, both of Lake Charles, and Kathy Chaisson of Houma; and one grand-child. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Seago; and one son, Joshua Lee Joseph Seago. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Vivian. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 17, 1999 GUY CHAUVIN Guy Anthony Chauvin, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 8. A memorial service was held Thursday at St Albert's Church in Houston. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jobeth Parr Chauvin; five sisters, Velma Hamner and Bernice Campbell, both of Houma, Myrle Clifton of Austin, Texas, Charlotte Bearden of Houston and Miriam McCain of Odessa, Texas; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy R and Aimee Duthu Chauvin; one daughter, Pamela Andretta; two broth ers, Gordon and Roland Chauvin; and one sister, Ernestine Ratcliff. CLARENCE MELANCON Clarence J. "C.J." Melancon, 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Noella Baudoin Melancon; two sons, Brian and Ryan Melancon; five daughters, Rhonda M. and Tammy Lougon, Matherne M. Landry, Gwen Cortez and Wendy M. Robichaux; three brothers, Ronald, Curtis and Daniel "Squirrel" Melancon; three sisters, Jacqueline Stassi, Juanita and Roxanne Hernandez; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence "Squirrel" Melancon. INFANT RODRIGUE Infant Boy Rodrigue was stillborn at 7:31 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999 in Houma. A private grave side service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his mother, Renetta Ann Rodrigue of Gibson; and his father, Troy Taylor. LOUIS TABOR Louis Martin Tabor, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 :30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by two daughters, Sandy Tabor and Luann Gravois; three sisters, Lillian Arceneaux, Stella Arceneaux and Margaret "Sis" Melancon; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Stella Barradell Tabor; and one sister, Dorothy Tabor Betemps. He was a graduate of Thibodaux High School, a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana, 210 Mystic Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 18, 1999 LOUVERTA SEVIN Louverta Therm "Lou" Sevin, 66, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a..m. Thursday at St Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, R onald "Blackie" Sevin; two sons, Wayne and Keith LeBlanc; five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Bonvillain, Gail Cantrelle, Wanda LeBlanc, Mrs. Dennis (Charlene)Savoie and Mrs. Dane (Michelle)LeBlanc; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Edna Ledet Henry; and two grandchildren (not named). She was the owner of Blackie's Restaurant GARNET SIMONEAUX Garnet Deroche Simoneaux, 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Walton, Catherine Accardo and Betty Burleson; three brothers, Gerry, Gerald and Daniel Deroche; four sisters, Ruby Coriell, Mae Belle Hogan, Lois Forrest and Barbara Weinkauf; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riece Joseph Sirnoneaux; her parents, Joseph and Chloe Picou Deroche; one brother, Leroy Deroche; and two sisters, Espazie Quin and Pearl Deroche. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Ladies Axillary, a past officer of th e Council on Aging, a member of the Retired Postal Service Association and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. DELORES SMITH Delores "Tokie" Gauche Smith, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Kenner, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Aug.14, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Frank Smith of Houma;, her mother, Emelda Gauche Kelley of Los Angeles, Calif.; her stepfather, George Kelley of Los Angeles; one da ughter, Mrs. Allen (MaryAnn) Myles of Houma; four sisters, Barbara Amos, Pamela Kelley and Earles Aubert Harris, all of Los Angeles, and Ruth Aubert Foust of Compton, Calif.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Andrew and Chaney B. Gauche. GORDON SMITH JR. Gordon L."Sam" Smith Jr., 54, a native of Morgan City and residentof Donner, died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Cedotal Smith; his mother, Therese Boudreaux Whatley; one son, Gordon L. Smith III; one stepso n, Casey Cedotal;. two daughters, Tina Smith Chiasson and Nichole Marie Smith; four sisters, Barbara S. Corrales, Theresa Thompson, Patricia S. Fitzgerald and Cynthia S. Fernandez; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon L. Smith Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 19, 1999 CLAUDE HENRY Claude Joseph Henry, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:58 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Pinel Henry of Chauvin; one son, Edward Joseph Henry of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Ivy (Shirley)Hebert and Mrs. Junior (Joyce)Billiot both of little Caillou, Mrs. Clarence (Anna Mae) Colwart Jr. of Chauvin, and Cheyl Dupre of Bourg; two sisters, Mrs. Enos (Clothilde)Martin and Violet Kreamer, both of Chauvin; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchudren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elward Joseph and Josephine Domangue Henry; one brother, Levi Henry; and three grand-children, not named. CHARLOTTE LANDRY Charlotte D. Landry, 47, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with interment in St. James Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Landry; her mother, Rosa T. Delatte; one daughter, Brooke Landry; and three brothers, William, Keith and Tracy Delatte. She was preceded in death by her father, Nore J. Delatte. She was a retired secretary for the Lafourche Parish School Board. GLADYS LEBLANC Gladys Berniard LeBlanc, 87, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Aug. 17,1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Richard LeBlanc Sr.; one brother, William Berniard; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. LeBlanc; her parents, Numa and Helena Bertin Bemiard; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth L. Hebert; two brothers, not named; one sister, not named; and one grandson, Benjamin Hebert She was a retired public schoolteacher. HERBERT LIRETTE He rbert John Lirelle, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Theresa Adams Lirette; three brothers, Irvin, Daniel and Richard Lirette; and three sisters, Yvonne Tabor, Gladys Griffin and Shirley Benoit. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles C. Lirette; two brothers, Norman and David. Lirette; and one sister, Anna Mae Lirette. He was a member of the South Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department. REA SHELDON Rhea Mae Sheldon, 86, a native of Detroit, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 3:08 p.m. Sunday, Aug 15,1999. There are no services scheduled at this time. She is survived by one son, Buddy Goodwin, and wife, Gloria; one daughter, Mrs. J. R (Barbara) Bernard; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-:great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Sheldon; one son, Larry Goodwin; and one brother, Ray Bruske. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 21, 1999 CHARLES BABER Charles W. Baber, 63, a native of Okemah, Olka., and resident of Houma, died Thursday , Augl 19, 1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Rady Baber of Tulsa, Okla., and Ron Baber of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Sheryl Surber of Tulsa; and two grandchildren. ALCEST BABIN SR. Alcest Louis "Daig" Babin Sr., 95, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Alcest L. Babin Jr., D.D.S.; one brother, Alcee Babin; one sister, Blanche Champagne; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Agatha Toups Babin; his parents, Louis and Armantine Robichaux Babin; three daughters, Iris Cormioer, Marie Wemer and Margaret Bgabin; three brothers, Alcide, Sidney and Bicky Babin; and two sisters, Maria Duet and Ella Foret. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. BENJAMIN BRADLEY Benjamin Bradley, 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 13, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Greater St. Matthew's Baptist Church. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church. He is survived by his companion, Lucille Mosely; seven stepsons, Willie A., Jessie J., Frank J., Danny C., Floyd, Samuel J. Sr. and the Rev. Kerry L. Sims Sr.; two adopted daughters, Martha A. Bradley and Linda Aitch; two stepdaughters, Lois M. and Rita A. Sims; one brother, Alford Bradley of Thibodaux; one sister, Edna B. Moses of New Orleans; 24 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Sims Bradley; his parents, Elijah and Edna Bolden Bradley; two sons, Eric Sims and Benjamin Bradley Jr.; one daughter, Darlene Bradley; two brothers, Elijah and Thomas Bradley; and one sister, Priscilla B. Hodges. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a self employed mechanic and a member of Greater St. Matthew's Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 22, 1999 DAVID ANDRUS A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 for David Wayne Andrus, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Sylmar, Calif., who died at 6:30 a.m. April 9, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Hutson of California; one son, Keegan James of California; two daughters, Kylie Shea and Kendelle Brooke, both of California; two brothers, B. Gene Andrus of Concord, Val, and Ron Andrus of Slidell; three sisters, Tina Wibel of Houma, Bonita Bridges of Lewisville, Texas, and Carita Moreno of Omaha, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnis "Black" and Mabel Andrus; and two brothers, Richard James and Terry Jude Andrus. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a graduate of National University in California, a communication technician for Los Angeles County, the owner of Spectrum Video, a cub scout leader and a soccer and baseball coach. HENRY BALLARD SR. Henry "ToLou" Ballard Sr., 31, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at St. Luke Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Hills Ballard; five children, Torey, Brison, Lahendra and Lashante Ballard and Brandon Duncan; five brothers, Melvin, Everett, Michael, Jerry and John Ballard; and one sister, Inez B. Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marquerite Ballard Reed and Henry Tennessee. He was a Catholic. AMELUS BECNEL JR. Amelus Jean Becnel Jr., 88, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 1999. Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cem etery. He is survived by two sons, Leroy and James Becnel; one daughter, Anna Lee B. Becnel; one brother, Guy Becnel; one sister, Cecile Kraemer; nine grandchildren; and and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leone Stein Becnel; his parents, Amelus Sr. and Aurelie Hotard Becnel; one son, Louis Becnel; four brothers, John, Charles, Louis and Harry Becnel; and five sisters, Lena Ockmond, Elise Stein, Lorraine Folse, Aurelie Scioneaux and Cleophine Clement. ROSETTA CALDWELL Rosetta Caldwell, 36, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999. Dismissal services were held Saturday, Auig. 21 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her mother, Catheine Caldwell of Raceland; seven brothers, Lionel Garner, Wilson Garner, Lowery Benjamin Caldwell Jr., Carter Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Wilbert Caldwell and Alvin Caldwell; and one sister, Mable Louise Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her father, Lowery Benjamin Caldwell Sr. CYDNEY DAVIS Cydney Deshawn Davis, seven days old, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999. A religious grave side service was held Saturday, aug. 21, at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, April Xchelle Davis of Raceland; and three siblings, Asa, Jarrod and Robyn Davis all of Houma. STEVEN FERGUSON Steven James Ferguson, 38, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 8:28 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 1999. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Kay Hanson Ferguson of Ada, Okla.; his parents, James and Elizabeth Berger Ferguson of Houma; three step-sons, Christopher McBride, Erick McBride and Joshua McBride of Newalla, Oka.; one sister, Jean F. Pye of Houma; one brother, Keith Ferguson of Houma; one niece and two nephews. TOREY HARRIS Torey Donald Harris, 13, a native and resident of Gray, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999. A religious service was held Saturday, Aug. 21, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is surbived by his father, Donald Harris of Houston, Texas; his mother, Lauren Harris of Gray; his grandparents, Audrey Hayes Mart of Gray, Raile Harris and Waltrine Pitre Harris of Houston. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lauren Donyell Harris; and his grandparents, Berwick Hayes and clarence Mart. He was a Baptist, an honor roll student of Evergree Junior High School a nd active participant of the Terrebonne Parish Recreational Football and Basketball Programs. JIMMY PERTUIT Jimmy Pertuit, 47, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Eydie D'Arcanglo Pertuit; one stepson, Ross Hotard; one daughter, Sandra Martin; and one stepdaughter, Monique Hotard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule "Tatie" Pertuit and Viola Pitre Pertuit. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 23, 1999 ALVIN BELANGER Alvin Pierre Belanger, 77, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug 22, 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 the funeral home, with interment in St. ann Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Erroll J. Belanger of Houma; two brothers, Labon Belanger of Bourg, and Norris Belanger of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Blanchard Belanger; his parents, Albert Pierre and Leilia Dupre B elanger; and one brother, Amos Belanger. He was a retired bridge tender for the Louisiana Department of Transportation, a U. S. Navy World War II veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ALBAN CORTEZ SR. Alban P. "Ben" Cortez Sr., 69, a native of Lafourche Parich and resident of Kraemer, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday a St. Lawrence Life Center in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Esma L. Cortez; four sons, Timothy, John, Everett, and Alban "Ben" Cortez Jr.; four daughters, Julie Breaux, Elaine Deroche, Sharon Gararois and Lisa Cortez; two sisters, Arlene Daigle and Mercedes Larousse; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aramis and Alcidie Constant Cortez; and one sister, Odette Demster. LANDRY GALIANO Landry Galiano, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by three daughters, Paula Hebert, Bonnie DeFelice and Sheron Allemand; one brother, Wylie Galiano; two sisters, Carrie Adams and Onyx Arrington; his companion, Rose Callais; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odette Richoux Galiano; his parents, Josephine Vega and Emile Galiano Sr.; one infant daughter, June Galiano; two brothers, Vernon and Emile Galiano Jr.; one sister, Clara Richoux Swoard; and one grandchild, not named. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. MURPHY GAUTREAUX Murphy A. "Rat" Gautreaux, 65, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, barbara Hebert Gautreaux of Chauvin; two sons, Craig Gautreaux of New Iberia, and keith Gautreaux of Frankfort, Ky.; one daughter, Carrie Gautreaux of Berwick; one sister. Lora G. Romero of Lafayette; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Carrie LeBouef Gautreaux; five brothers, Wilton, Kilton, Milton, Virgis and Joseph R aoul Gautreaux; and one sister, Gersie G. Detiveaux. He was a retired production supervisor for Texaco Oil and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. BARBARA LABAT Barbara Lucille Cavalier Labat, 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:38 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, and a Houma Terrebonne Detachment Marine corps League Auxiliary service at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Roy Anthony Labat Sr. of Houma; her father, Larry Joseph Cavalier of Labadieville; three sons, John and Mark Labat, both of Houma and Roy Labat Jr. of New Iberia; one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Sharon) Mandell of Lafayette; two brother s, Larry Cavalier Jr. of Labadieville, and Ronald Cavalier of Belle Chasse; one sister, Fay Cavalier of Dallas, Texas; and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Louise Hezeau Cavalier. She was a past president and life member of the Houma Terrebonne Detachment Marine Corps League Auxiliary and a member of Gr ace Lutheran Church. ELMORE SCIONEAUX JR. Elmore "MoMo" Scioneaux Jr., 66, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday a Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sevin Scioneaux; two daughters, Bernice and Lynn Marie Scioneaux; Scioneaux; and four sisters, Eva Mae, Cecile and Marie Thibodaux, and Angelia Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Azema Demster and Elmore Scioneaux Sr. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. RAVEN WILSON Raven Wilson, 51, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20. 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his fiancee, Ida Singleton; his father, Joseph Jones Sr., five brothers, Larry P., Rodney A. and Joseph Jones Jr., Isaac ""Ike" Hansey and Samuel "Dooky" Smith; and six sisters, Carol A., Gteraldine M. and Sandra L. Jones, Loretta Isaax. Betty Rose Mitchell and Deborah A. Bush. He was preceded in de ath by his mother, Louise Wilson smith; three brothers, Henry "Butsy Black" Smith, Bryant Jones Sr. and Perry J. Carter Jr.; and one sister, Rosie Lee Sims. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 24, 1999 WILLIAM AYRES JR. William "Boyd" Ayres Jr., 65, a native of Terrell, Texas, and rsident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. He is survived by his former wife, Lynn Coyle; one son, Dallas T. Ayres and wife Janet, of Garland, Texas; one brother, James Ayres of Fort Worth, Texas; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lou James and William Boyd Ayres Sr. He was a petroleum engineer for Lagoven Oil company, a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, a member of the Masons and a member of First United Methodist Church. NORMA BAKER Norma Lane Baker, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Graham Baker; her parents, Howard F. and Jessie Welter Lane; one son, Robert G. Baker; and one brother, Richard E. Lane. She was a homemaker. LOUISE DELAUNE Louise Smith Delaune, 95, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond A. Delaune; her parents, Victoria Foret and Luke Smith Sr.; one daughter; Doris Bergeron Pellegrin; three brothers, Willie, Ernest and Luke Smith Jr.; and two sisters, Agnes S. Watkins and Eunice S. Bergeron. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. PATRICIA FLETCHER Patricia Peltier Fletcher, 55, a native of Chackbay and resident of Arlington, Texas, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kelly Fletcher; her mother, Carrie Peltier; one so n, John Eastman; two daughters, Deborah Wineman and Felicia Head; one brother, Tray Peltier; one sister, Ruby Fonseca; and three grandchildren. LAWRENCE GREENE Lawrence Lowner "Larry" Green, 88, a native of New Era and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, June Breaux Greene of Houma; three sons, Walter "Mickey" Greene of Cut Off, roger P. Greene of Summerland Key, Fla, and Joel E. Greene of Dunedin, Fla.; one sister, Irma G. Van Gossen of Alexandria; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Halbig Greene; his parents, Cecil and Maude Wilson Green; five brothers, Tilden, Arnold, Jack, Henry W. and M. H. Greene; one sister, Elva Greene; and one grandchild, not named. He was a retired field superintendent for Exxon, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a member of the Exxon Annuitant Club and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 107 Point St., Houma, LA 70360. CLARENCE HARRIS Clarence Harris, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:12 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Delores Veals and Betty Harris; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Mae Spencer Harris; his parents, Sam and Rosie Simmons Harris; one son, Joseph Spencer Harris; and two brothers, Earl "Fox" and Freddie "KiKi" Harris. He was a retired employee of Delta Shipyard and Moosa's Bottling Company and a u.S. Army World War II veteran. He was head deacon and chairman of trustees at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. AUDRIE PITRE Andrie R. Billiot Pitre, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Shannon T., Nash R. Sr., Glen A. Sr. and Oris J. Pitre Jr., all of Houma; one daughter, Monica P. Danos of Houma; one sister, Mary Lillian "Belynn" Naquin; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oris J. Pitre Sr.; her parents, Sylvest and Mry Frances Thibodaux Billiot; five brothers, Aaron, Irvin, Alvin, Joseph and Evans Billiot; and four sisters, Mary Dorothy, Cecilia Deloris and Hilda Billiot, and Marie Irene Dennis. She was a seafood factory employee and member of Christ Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 26, 1999 FORRIS BENOIT Forris Paul Benoit, 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. til funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Dianne B. Scott; one brother, Isadore Benoit; one sister, Bernadette Prejean; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eulalie Folse Benoit; his parents, Philip and Eveline Kraemer Benoit; one son, Gary P. Benoit; three brothers, Emile, Ulysse and Nolan Benoit; and four sisters, Althea Callahan, Leoncia Landry, Eu lesia Derocher and Modelia Benoit. He was a retired drag line operator, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. NELLIE HENRY Nellie Koskey Henry, 96, a native and resident of Latrobe, Pa., died at11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at John J. Lopatich Funeral Home in Latrobe. Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Latrobe, with burial in Unity Cemetery in Latrobe. She is survived by three sons, Arthur "Pappy", Robert and Alfie Hemy, all of Houma; two daughters, Helen Calotio and Bunny Bish, both of Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Henry Sr.; her parents, not named; one brother, not named; and four sisters, not named. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Latrobe. FLORENCE HITE Florence "Louziana" Hite, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Aug.24, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Residence Baptist Church. Dis missal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Marvin "Crow" Hite of Shreveport, Lawrence "Put" Hite of Lafayette, Larry Hite of Houma, and Lionel Hite of New Orleans; three daughters, Claudette and Christine Hite, and Gracestine 'Tiny" H. Nells, all of Houma; four sissters, Hattie M. Craft and Eunice Nero, both of New Orleans, Lillian M.. Thomas of Houma, and Rosemary M. Mills of St. Rose; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisha Hite; her parents, Willie "Bill" Myles and Lucinda C..Robinson; and one sister, Ethel M. Small. She was a custodian for theTerrebonne Parish school system and a member of Residence Baptist Church. PAMELA PLATER Parnela Quarles Robinson Plater, 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Old Chapel Cemetery in Clarke County, Va. She is survived by her husband, Richard C. Plater Jr.; two stepsons, Ormonde Plater of New Orleans, and David D. Plater of Thibodaux; two brothers, Charles W. and Samuel G. Robinson, both of New Orleans; six step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-g randchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Gibson and Martha Gilmore Robinson. She was a past president of the Garden Club of Virginia, a member of the board of directors of the Kenmore Association, a past president theThibodaux Women's Club, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution Bayou Lafourche Chapter, a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John Episcopal Church or to the Cemetery Endowment Fund, Old Chapel Cemetery, Clark Co. VA. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 27, 1999 JULIUS CSASZAR Julius Zabolai Csaszar, 78, a native of Larnar County, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died at 4:42 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ronald Parker and Billy Hall; one daughter, Kim Danos; one brother, Louis Csaszar, four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Csaszar; his parents, Charley and Bessie Lassu Csaszar; two brothers, Charlie and Edward Csaszar; one sister, Rosa Csaszar; and one grandson, not named. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of First Presbyterian Church. SALVATORE LUSCO Salvatore Lusco, 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Frank Lusco; and two sisters, Marie L Foret and Sarah L Ledet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Annette Saia Lusco; two brothers, Joseph and Vincent Lusco Jr.; and two sisters, Frances Bruno and Rosa Lusco. EDWIN RATLIFF Edwin Whitfield Ratliff, 82, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Cleveland, Tenn., died Monday, Aug.23,1999. Graveside services were Thursday in National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda R Bounds of Tyler, Texas, and Jobeth R Gleicher of Houma; three sisters, Minnie R. Vance, M.D. of Chattanooga, Tenn., Trudy Ray, M.D., of Torrance, Calif., and Bess R.Wehner of Wharton, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ernestine "B utsie" Chauvin Ratliff, his second wife, Odessa Thomas Ratlff, his parents, the Rev. Henry M. and Gertrude Major Ratliff, one son, William E. Guild; two brothers, Jim and Henry Ratliff, and two sisters, Janet Ratliff and Helen R. Cleaves. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star and a former choir director for the International Society of Rotarians, Houston Chapter. He was a sponsor of the Houston Rodeo Association and a sponsor of the Future Farmers of America, Milby High School Chapter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Bradley Memorial Hospital Hospice Program. LORENZO STEVENSON Lorenzo Stevenson, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Denver, Colo., died Thursday, Aug.19, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in First Baptist Church Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by two brothers, George and Earl Stevenson Jr., both of Houma; and four sisters, Minerva Nixon, Octavia S. Byrd and Constancenella S. Newton, all of Houma, and Mildred S. Anderson of Baytown, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millie Wheaton and Earl Stevenson Sr.; one brother, Alfred Stevenson; and one sister, Audrey S. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 29, 1999 LOREAS BLACK Loreas Harvey Black, 85, a native of Laran and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 1999. Contact Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado, Ark., (870) 863-5142 for visitation and religious services. She is survived by one daughter, Maxine Theriot of Kiln, Miss.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Black; her parents, Hez and Vennie Culpepper Harvey; four brothers, Norman, Travis, Jew and H.K. Harvey; and two sisters, Clara Lockwood and Maureen Bardin. AUDIE BOUDREAUX Audie Murphy Boudreaux, 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 1999. A memorial service will be at held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Jada Boudreaux Davis Boudreaux; of Houma; one daughter, Amy Elizabeth Boudreaux of Houma; two brothers, Michael Christopher Boudreaux of Calhoun City, Miss., and Randal Thibodeaux of Franklin; four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Debbie) Clark, Christine B. Croker, Monica Boudreaux and April Preston of Houma; six nieces and f our nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rita Thibode aux Boudreaux; and his grandparents,Walter and Rose Mae Bourg Boudreaux, Cleveland and Margaret LeBouef Thibodeaux ARTENESE DARDAR Artenese Veronica Dardar, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:47 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Wilcliff and Provis Dardar; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olcien and Louisia D. Dardar; one brother, Oris Dardar; and two sisters, Evelia Soley and Louise Dardar. GERALD JONES Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Jones, 57, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26,1999. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-4238 for arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Florence Lovell Jones; three sons, Gerald Jones Jr., Gerald Joseph Jones and John Jones; one daughter, Karen Jones; one brother, William Jones; two sisters, Betty Liner and Mary Louise Cribb Jones; and three grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Antoinette Verrett Jones. He was a member of the House of Prayer in Dulac. In lieu of flowers, donations may bemade to the family. HARRIS LEE SR. Harris Joseph Lee Sr., 68, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:21 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. today until funeral time Monday at Saniart Funeral Home. Mass will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Contact Samart Funeral Home for time of Mass. He is survived by his wife, Irene Lee Lee; five sons, Steve, Elbon, Harris Jr., David and Russell Lee; four daughters, Dorina Lee Guidry, Rosie Lee Foret, Nancy Lee O'Connor and Elda Mae Lee Leviness; two brothers, Anderson Lee and Patterson Lee; four sisters, Bridgette L. Holcomb, Julien L. Serigny, Josephine Lee and Esperance L. Serigny; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Theresa Dantin Lee; one brother, Joseph Lee; two sisters, Elvina Lee and Marie Mobley; and three grandchildren, Joseph, Steve and Steven Lee. He was a retired tug boat captain and a Catholic. CLAY PITRE JR. Clay "C.J." Joseph Pitre Jr., 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28,1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux. Mas s will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Sanders Pitre; his mother, Juanita Roundtree Pitre; two sons, Kerry and Kevin Pitre; seven daughters, Jennifer Pitre Glynn, Patfi Pitre King, Kristi, Marti, Erica, Kayla and Lindsey Pitre; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clay Joseph Pitre Sr. NATHANIEL RAINEY Nathaniel Rainey, 72, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his stepmother, Ruth Rainey of New Orlems; two daughters, Cynthia Rainey of California and Lorraine Rainey of Houston; two brothers, Webster Rainey Jr. and Melvin Rainey of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father, Webster Rainey Sr.; his mother, Ethel Brooks Rainey; and one sister, Verniece Rainey. He was a retired worker of Douglas Public Service Corp., and a U.S. Army veteran. ANNIE ZAKARIASSEN Annie Rodrigue Comeaux Ledet Zakatiassen, 87, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999. Visitation will be fr om 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. untilfuneral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by one son, Melvin Comeaux Sr.; onestepson, Beauregard Ledet Jr.; three step-daughters, Janice Baudoin, Alice Thibodaux and Daisy Triche; one daughter-in-law, Ollie Joyce Comeaux; 29 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonce Comeaux; her second husband, Beauregard Ledet; her third husband, Otto Zakariassen; her parents, Washington and Selma Rogers Rodrigue; one son, Alvin Comeaux; one daughter, Rowena Theiiot; one daughter-in-law, Patsy Comeaux; two brothers, Louis Rodrigue Sr. and Murphy Rodrigue; two sisters, Selma Hotard and Thelma Molbert; four grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and three step-grandsons. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 30, 1999 AUDIE BOUDREAUX Audie"Murphy Boudreaux, 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999. His obituary was in Sunday's Courier. A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. JULEEN FONSECA Juleen Zeringue Fonseca, 46, a n ative and resident of Houma, died at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Fonseca Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Olivier Zeringue of Houma; one son, William Joseph Fonseca of Houma; one daughter, Dana Marie Fonseca of Houma; one brother, Ernest "Bud" Zeringue Jr. of Bayou Dularge; one sister, Gwenette Z. Ledet of Houma; her grandmother; Julia Olivier of Houma; two grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest P. Zeringue Sr., and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Zeringue Sr., and Austin P. Olivier Sr. She was a 1970 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, an employee of Eastway Seafood and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. MANSOUR GHANAVATI Mansour Ghanavati, 55, a native of Iran and resident of Schriever, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Maria Torrento Ghanavati; one son, Joseph Essa Ghanavati; one daughter, Roghe Maria Ghanavati; one brother, Nassu Ghanavati; and three sisters, Mahin, Mehri and B.B. Khanom Ghanavati. He was preceded in death by his parents, Essa and Rocheh Ghanavati. AUDREY HELLMAN Audrey Hellman, 75, a native of Watertown, N.Y., and resident of Encino, Calif., died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999. Burial was scheduled for today in Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived by four sons, Stephen Hellman, MD, of Houma, Bruce Hellman of Encino, Calif., Carey Hellman of Woodland Hills, Calif., and David Hellman of Boston, Mass.; two sisters, Bea Pozin of Hollywood, Calif., and Gloria Gerstein of Miami, Fla.; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hellman, MD; and her parents, Ruth Cohen and Charles Philips. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to any charity. GERALD JONES SR. Gerald Joseph Jones Sr., 57, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Florence Lovell Jones; three sons, John Joseph , Gerald Paul and Gerald Joseph Jones, Jr.; o ne daughter, Karen Martinez Jones; one brother, William Jones; two sisters, Betty Liner and Mary Louise Cribb Jones; and three grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Antoinette Verrett Jones. CORRECTION Obituary information provided by the funeral home for the Sunday, Aug. 22 Courier omitted some relatives of Steven James Ferguson. He is survived by his adopted mother, Judy Grabert of Houma; and three nieces. Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Tuesday's Courier omitted the name of a deceased grandchild of Lawrence Lowner "Larry" Greene. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Brandon Michael Greene. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 31, 1999 GLADYS BROWN Gladys Brown,79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Freddie Williams; eight nephews; and five nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Melvina Brown Williams. She was a homemaker, a m ember of United Workmen's Association, a member of Willing Workers, a member of the Senior Usher Board and a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church. IRIS CLARK Iris E. Clark, 66, a native of Florida and resident of San Antonio, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999. Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tampa, Fla., with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa. She is survived by her husband, Jay C. Clark of San Antonio; two daughters, Marcia LeBlanc of Houma, and Regina Reed of Riverview, Fla.; one brother, Ronald Cannon of Hudson, Fla.; two sisters, Clarice Barrett of Murphy, N.C., and Bridget Cannon of Hudson; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a former resident of Gibson and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Houma. RODNEY DUFRENE JR. Rodney Paul Dufrene Jr., 23, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Peralta Dufrene; his parents, Rodney and Nanette Luquette Dufrene; one son, Marcos Dufr ene; one daughter, Claudia Dufrene; his maternal grandparents, Alfred and Marie Rousseau Luquette; and his paternal grandfather, Vaniess Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Julia Truxillo Dufrene. EVELYN DUPLANTIS Evelyn A. Alleman Duplantis, 87, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Scott, died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Helen Catholic Church in Louisa.. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by three sons, Anthony Duplantis of Lafayette, Isaac Duplantis of Tacoma, Wash., and Samuel Duplantis of Erath; eight daughters, Mrs. Owen (Julie) Risher and Mrs. Douglas (Rebecca) Begneaux, both of Lafayette, Mrs. Ruche (Juanita) Marino of Norco, May Edith Duplantis of Franklin, Sr., Jeanne Edna Duplantis of Baton Rouge, Evelyn D. Bourgeois of Shreveport, Mrs. Rinnie (Molly) Robicheaux of Luling, and Marie D. Bacque of Scott; two sisters, Elise A. Campbell Hughey of Houma, and Jeanne Cecile Alleman of Gonzales; 39 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand-child. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.A. Duplantis Jr.; oneson, C.A. Duplantis 111; her parents, Samuel Anatole and Marie Aurela Marks Alleman; one brother, Samuel A. Alleman; and one sister, Mary Ann Alleman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Suite 200, Lafayette, IA 70503 or to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille,3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. ELMINA NAQUIN Elmina G. Naquin, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at* 7:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with buria! in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Martin Naquin; seven sons, Andrew, Ray, Troy, Brent, Brad, Chad and Martin Naquin Jr.; Six, daughters, Diana Kiger, Victoria Naquin, Margie Hebert, Mary Helmer, Christine Lee and Jennifer Arceneaux; one brother Dovic Billiot Jr.; two sisters, Melodia Buras an Betty B. Williamsl 40 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Guidry and Vanessa enfreaux Billiot; one son, Jack Naquin; two daughters, Parl Naquin and Carol Guidry; and one; brother, Jack Guidry Sr. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. JUNIUS ORGERON Junius "Frenchie" Orgeron, 83, a native of Lockport and resident of Racciand, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by two sons, Emile :EJ"' and Johnny Orgeron;and two daughters, Linda and Delores Orgeron.