Obituaries for OCTOBER 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, OCTOBER 1, 1999 GERALDINE CUROLE Geraldine "Toot" Curole, 60, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Clovis Curole; one son, Clint Curole; two brothers, Jimmy and Gerald Duet; four sisters, Levonda Cheramie, Donalyn Guilliot, Clara Belle Lefebvre and Janet Beard; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Azemia Pitre Duet; and one brother, Leonce Duet Jr. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ETHEL NEVILLE Ethel Mae Williams Neville,72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Gertrude Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will beat 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Chester Welch of Houma; one daughter, Cleo F. Lewis Simmons of Houma; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Robinson; her second husband, Raymond Neville; her parents, Charlie and Cleo Ballard Williams; one brother, Claudell Williams; and one sister, Rosedell Wells. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. RICHARD PITRE Richard Anthony Pitre, 36, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday., Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. .today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Blake and Juanita Smith Pitre Sr. of Houma; two brothers, Kenneth and Blake Pitre Jr., both of Houma; one sister, Tiffany Pitre Rembert of Houma; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pitre, and Mr. and Mrs. John Floyd Smith. He was an employee of Production Systems and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. HENRY SMITH Henry Smith, 82, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 1999. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in G ray. He is survived by one brother, the Rev. Daniel Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Ellen Smith Gibbs of Hammmond, Ind., and Pearl Williams of East Chicago, Ind.; 14 nieces and nephews; 23 great-nieces and great-nephews; and six great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Albertha Smith; one brother, Paul Smith; and two sisters, Bertha Shelton and Helen Smith. He was self-employed, a member of the PB. Chapman Elks Club and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. *********************************************************************************************** THE COURIER, OCTOBER 2, 1999 ADAM HEBERT Adam Joseph Hebert, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Graveside services are scheduled. for 9 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Selina Marie Amore Black and Jared Joseph Hebert; his grandparents, Danette Callahan, Lloyd Folse, and Cory and Lynn Quebodeaux; and his great-grandparents, Larry Lafont, Barbara Callahan, Raymond and Olga Folse, Terry and Alice Hebert, Lee and Hazel Quebodeaux, and Nancy Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Adam Callahan; and his great-grandfathers, William Callahan and William Black. PANSY SMITH Pans y Picou Smith, 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of St. Tammany Parish, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Merlin (Charlene Young)Lombard; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren P, Smith; her parents, Francis and Nella Leblanc Picou; three brothers Arthur, Merton and Francis Picou; and two sisters, Theone Lawson and Jennie Lee Dours. ********************************************************************************************** THE COURIER, OCTOBER 3, 1999 JOE GELLER Harry "Joe" Joseph Geller, 42, a native of Athens, Greece and resident of Houma, died at 2:22 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999. Visitation is from 5 until 10 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral begins at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Arter Geller of Houma; his parents, retired United States Air Force Lt Col. Harry J. Geller and Eleanor Riordan Geller of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one daughter, Cecelia Marie Geller of Houma; a brother, John Francis Geller of Ocean Spri ngs, Miss.; and two sisters, Teresa Ann Geller of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Kara Marie Neely of Oceans Springs, Miss. He was the owner of H. J. Geller Photography and an electronics technician. for General Electric. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. FRANK MUSSO Frank C. Musso, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. tonight at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. The funeral begins at 11 a.m., and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Azelda Babin Musso; one son, Charles Musso; two daughters, Marie Baudoin and Teny Collins; one sister, Mary Pryold; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maria Russo; one son, Charles P. Russo; and one sister, Teny Johnson. He was a member of the Thibodaux Fire Department for more than 60 years and an honorary chief. He was past president of the Louisiana State Fireman's Association. He was retired from the Louisiana State Police and Thibodaux Police Department and was the recipient of the Francis Durel Citizenship Award. ************************************ *********************************************************** THE COURIER, OCTOBER 4, 1999 CINDY ARCENEAUX Cindy Ann Bercegeay Arceneaux,31, a native of Terrebonne Parish and former resident of Houma, died Saturday , Oct. 2, 1999, in Liberty, Miss. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Duck Cemetery in Liberty, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Arceneaux Jr. of Liberty, Miss.; her parents, Manuel and Margaret Duck Bercegeay of Liberty; two daughters, Amanda Marie and Chelsea Ann Arceneaux, both of Liberty; one brother, Tony Bercegeay of Houma; and her grandparents, Guy Bercegeay of Gonzales, and Louise Duck of Liberty. She was a bookkeeper for General Business Service. MARK BABIN SR. Mark Peter Babin Sr., 80, a native o f Ashland and resident of Houma, died at 3:21 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Dale and Mark Babin Jr., both of Houma; three daughters, Jane Huson of Canton, Texas, Sally Jannise of Katy, Texas, and Penny Pitre of Houma; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Agnes Porche Babin; his parents, John and Bemice Hebert Babin; one brother, Pete Babin; one sister, Eneil Babin Rochelle; and one grandson; Dale Babin Jr. He was a retired mechanic for Chromolloy, a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. CLYDE BELLOW Clyde Joseph Bellow, 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James 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 Violet Herdzick Bellow, two sons, Jimmy and Kim Bellow; one daughter, Mrs. Edward J. (Debra B.) Rodrigue; one sister, Lois B. Lacoste; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry J. and Louise Fabre Bellow. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church. JOSEPHINE BOURG Josephine Marie "Poo-Loo" Crochet Bour g, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Wilman and Terry Bourg, both of Montegut; two daughters, Mrs. Iry (Shirley) Blanchard of Montegut, and Mrs. Russell (Sally) Neil of Chauvin; two brothers, Ernest and Joseph "T-Nuk" Crochet, both of Montegut; four sisters Beatrice Trahan, Rose Bourg and Shirley Smith, of Montegut, and Gertie Johnson of Houma; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Venus "Nis" Joseph Bourg; her parents, James and Alexina Price Crochet; one son, Thaddeus Bourg; four brothers, Walter, Wickliff, Henry and Paul Crochet; one grandson, Rodney Bourg; and one great-grandson, Lane Michael Lapeyrouse. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. MARY WOOD Mary Cornelia Malikowski Wood, 88, a native of Monroe and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct.2, 1999. Funeral services will be in Monroe. Contact Mulhern-St. John Funeral Home at (318) 322-1455 for funeral information. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roy (JoAnn Wood) Hicks and Mary O'Delle Wood Lyons; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus O'Dell Wood; one son-in-law, James Bernard Lyons; and two great-grandchildren, not named. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. RITA CROCHET Rita Badeaux Crochet, 77, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harry P. Crochet of Houma; one son, Donald H. Crochet of Houma; three brothers, Alphonse and Charles Badeaux, both of Houma, and R. J. Badeatlx of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Mrs. Hayes (Judith) Whitney of Hounia, Mrs. Ralph Josephine) Dickson of Alton, Ill., and Mrs. Johnnie (Joyce)Butler of Houston, Texas; one grandson, Alan Crochet; two granddaughters, Kelly Jo Crochet and Lauren Ann Naquin; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Apolenear R. and Josephine Bourgeois Badeaux; one son, David Paul Crochet; one brother, Enos A. Badeaux; and one si ster, Carline Dupont Palmer. She was a retired bookkeeper and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. EMELINE DAVIS Emeline Bazet Davis, 94, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a. m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, retired Army Lt. Col. John H. Davis Jr. and Ovide J. Davis; one daughter, Mildred Davis Labbe; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three geat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Davis Sr.; her parents, Ovide and Agnes Wurzlow Bazet; her grandparents, Bernard Filhucan and Ernestine Theriot Bazet; one son, Bernard B. Davis; and three brothers, Randolph, Ovide and Victor Bazet. She was the granddaughter of the founder of the Courier, Bernard Filhucan Bazet. Her late husband was an aerial photographer in Terrebonne Parish for many years. Her hobbies and lifelong interests were nature painting, bird watching and gardening. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. *********************************************************************************************** T HE COURIER, OCTOBER 5, 1999 HENRY CASEY JR.. Henry Casey Jr.,90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 2:05 p.m. Friday, Oct 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m.Wednesday at New St. Paul Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Henry Casey III; four stepsons, not named; one daughter, Jane Casey Miles, five step-daughters, not named; three grandchildren; and 35 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Green Casey; his parents, Henry and Jane Casey; and one brother, Mack Casey. He was a member of New St. Paul Baptist Church. LANCY CORTEZ Lancy Joseph Cortez, 65, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his, wife, Linda Cortez; five sons, Lance, Sean, Aaron, James and Gerare Cortez; three daughters, Angela and Anna Kliebert and Mich elle Oubre; one brother, Ned Cortez; two sisters, Gladys Rodrigue and Sandra Cortez; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Delores Kraemer Cortez; and his parents, Frosin and Olelise Cortez. He was a retired employee of Plaisance Inspection, a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Lions Club and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. MARION DOUGLAS Marion H. Douglas, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by three sons, Andrew Douglas Jr. of Crowley, David Douglas of New Orleans, and Alvin Douglas of Lockport; one daughter, Geraldine D. Boyd of Oakland, Calif.; one brother, James Holmes Jr. of Michigan; two sisters, Theresa Hadley of Raceland, and Myrtle Johnson of San Diego, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Douglas Sr.; her parents, James a nd Margaret Holmes;. one son, Danile Douglas; one brother, Herman Holmes; and two sisters, Audrey Vallien and Evelyn. She was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church. EMILY PITRE Emily Guillot Pitre, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Oct 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Milton Joseph Pitre of Houma; one son, Harold Pitre of Houma; two sisters, Pearl Oncale and Ora Roundtree, both of Thibodaux; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Madora Boudreaux Pitre; six brothers, Andrew, Murphy, Claude, Gilbert, Abby and Albert Guillot; and four sisters, Mable Clausing, Irene Foret, Alma Molaison and Odessa Andras. She was a homemaker. CLARENCE POINDEXTER SR. Clarence Poindexter Sr., 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Greater St. Matthew's Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angelia Poinde xter; four sons, Farris, Edward, Andrew and Clarence Poindexter Jr., all of Houma; four daughters, Joanne Poindexter, Mable Robinson and Earline Celestine, all of Houma, and Louise Brown of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Joseph "T-Joe", Willie "Black Joe" and Evest "Curtis" Poindexter, all of Raceland; two sisters, Hazel P. Ruffins of Cleveland, Texas, and Mary P.Poindexter of Houma; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Poindexter; his parents, Stil and Alice Nixon Piondexter; one daughter, Theresa Poindexter; and one sister, Louise Thompson. He was a member of the Deacon's Board and a member of St. Matthew's Baptist Church. MAY THERIOT May Bourgeois Theriot, 96, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:06 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Augustin "Gus" Theriot; one daughter, Mildred T. Bourgeois; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Olesia Robichaux Bourgeois; two brothers, Jessie and George Bourgeois; fo ur sisters, Una B. Robichaux, Nootsy B. Foret, Ida B. Sampey and Sadie Bourgeois; and one grandson, Joel J. Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. RUTH THIBODAUX Ruth Breaux Thibodaux, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leonce J. Thibodaux; one son, Leonce Thibodaux; three daughters, Ruth Marie Trosclair, Sylvia Ann Thibodaux, and Genell Brazan; one brother, Eddie Breaux Jr.; three sisters, Beatrice Cancienne, Elda Keller and Marie Ledet; 23 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Therese Babin Breaux; two sons, Donald Sr. and Leonce Thibodaux Jr.; and three brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux. CORRECTION Incorrect information was provided by the funeral home for the obituary of Cindy Ann Bercegeay Arceneaux. She was a native of Terrebonne Parish, a former resident of Houma, a resident of Liberty, Miss., and died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999 in Houston, Texas. ************************************************************ *********************************** THE COURIER, OCTOBER 6, 1999 ETHEL ARMAND Ethel R. Armand, 90, a native of Cottonport and resident of Houma,died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28,1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a rn to funeral time Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cottonport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cernetery. She is survived by one son, Darwin Armand of Houma; three brothers, James Rabalais of Corpus Christi, Texas, Herman Rabalais of Cottonport, and Allen Rabalais of Lafayette; two sisters, Nellie Farber of Eunice, and Sybil Sampsell of Corry, Pa.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Joseph Armand; her parents, Oscar and Eunice Rabalais ; two sons, Larry Joseph and Paul Armand; two brothers, Armas and Dewey Armand; and two sisters, Emma Bordelon and Mittie Tassin. She was a teacher at St. Mary's School in Cottonport for 35 years and a parishioner of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, EDWARD CELESTIN Edward "Mannie" Celestin, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, dtiedSunday, Oct.. 3, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Jeff Celestin of Houma ; one son, John "Hallet" Celestin; one sister, Carrie Victor of Houma; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. George and Amelia Celestin, four brothers, George, Harrison, Daniel, and Willie Celestin; and five sisters, Rosetta C. Wallace, Laura C.Morgan, Olivia C. LeBlanc, Louise C.Verrett and Clara C. Daniels. He was a.retired employee of BellSouth and the Houma Bargain Store, a U.S. Army veteran, a choir member, a.member of the Deacon Board and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. TRAVON CLARENCE JULES TREVAN LUCIOUS JULES Travon Clarence Jules, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 2,1999. Trevan Lucious Jules, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 3,1999. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Cemetery in Houma. They are survived by their father, Stanley Jules; their mother, Kathy Coleman; their grandfather, Clarence Jules; their grandmother, Earline McGowan; three brothers, Jarret and Garret Coleman and Stanley Jones Jr.; two sisters, Sherelle and Jasmin Coleman; and one stepsister, Rhonda Lynn Green. They were preceded in death by their grandmother, Leola Jones; and their grandfather, Lucious McGowan. CEDALILZE ROUSSELLE Cedalize Ockman Rousselle, 92, a native of Vacherie and resident of Luling, died at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday, at St Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by three sons, Walter, Raymond and Roland Rousselle; one daughter, Dorothy Rousselle Foley; two sisters, Leontine Brock and Sidonia Majorie; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isidore "Doe" Rousselle; one son, Norman Rousselle; three brothers, Edgar, Zenon and Cleovice Ockman; and four sisters, Alcidee Sarrah Doucet, Eulalie Rousselle, Cloutilde Tregre and Marie Ockman. JOHN SMITH John "Hubert" Smith, 77, a native of Fort.Towson, Okla., and resident of Swink, Okla., died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999.Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Corinth Baptist Church in Fort Towson, with interment in Fort Towson Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Don's Fritz Smith of Swink; three sons, Steven Smith of Fori Towson, John Smith of Baton Rouge, and Clyde Michael Smith of Houma; one da ughter, Jimi Carol Corzo of Houma; two stepsons, William Bearden ofCrossett, Ark.. and David Bearden of Swink; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Ray Smith. He was a retired construction work. CORRECTION Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Tuesday's Courier omitted some relatives of Henry Casey Jr. He is survived by four stepsons, Hanson and Willie Boykins, both of Houma, and Leonarc and Thomas Joseph, both of Houma; and five step-daughters, Gwendolyn Winslow, Sandra Celestin, Orelia Johnson and Betty Watkins, all of Houma, and Dotsy Joseph of Galveston, Texas. EMILY PITRE Emilly Guillot Pitre, 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4,.1999: Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Milton ]oeseph Pitre of Houma; one son, Harold Pitre of Houma; one daughter, Delta Pitre Bass of Houma; two sisters, Pearl Oncale and Ora Roundtree, both of Thibodaux; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Madora Bouxre aux Pitre; six brothers, Andrew, Murphy, Claude,Gilbert, Abby and Albert Guillot; and four sisters, Mable Clausing, Irene Foret, Alma Molaison and Odessa Andras. She was a homemaker. *********************************************************************************************** October 7, 1999 DELLA AUTHEMENT BLANCHARD Della Authement Blanchard, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Sandy Kay) Chauvin of Bayou Blue, and Rachel B. Pflug of Fort Worth, Texas; three sons, Lance A. Blanchard of Mathews, Larry P. Blanchard of Missouri, and Lynn D. Blanchard of Bayou Blue; one brother, Norris Authement; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris J. Blanchard; her parents, Wilfred and Annie Ovelia Savoie Authement; one brother, Clifford Authement; and one granddaughter, not named. She was a member of Bayou Blue Methodist Church. ERNEST JOSEPH DAIGLE Ernest Joseph Daigle, 86, a native of Gray and res ident of Houma, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ernest P. Daigle of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Catherine) Giroir and Mrs. Roy (Patricia) Aucoin, both of Houma; one sister, Hazel D. Rathburn of Houma; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ivy Boudreaux Daigle; his parents, Albert and Lelia Montina Daigle; three brothers, Louis, Herbert and Randolph Daigle; six sisters, Agnes Doiron, Maggie Simoneaux, Jessie Dansereaux, Stella Montz, Daisy Hotard and Annie Petrie; and one granddaughter, Cindy Giroir. He was a retired farmer and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. ROSE AUCOIN HEBERT Rose Aucoin Hebert, 86, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redee mer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ronald and Michael Hebert; two sisters, Esmae Hebert and Laurabel Bouton; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Hebert; her parents, Joseph and Ednionia Broussard Aucoin; two brothers, not named; and two sisters, not named. HORACE HERRIN Horace Herrin, 91, a native of Russellville, Ala., and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by one son, Harwell Herrin; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lady Ruth Herrin; and his parents, Bess Blair Herrin and Horace Herrin Sr. He was an insurance agent for over 60 years, a member of the Masons and a member of United Methodist Church. JAMES SMALL James Small, 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Loria Little; one son, James Small Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Damon (Stephanie) Skipper of Houma; one brother, Samuel Small Jr.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Samuel Small Sr. He was a truck driver for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. WILLIE JOSEPH TRAHAN, SR. Willie Joseph Trahan Sr., 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum. He is survived by two sons, Roy and Willie Trahan Jr.; one daughter, Patricia Ann Dupre; two brothers, Horace and Wilton Trahan; four sisters, Wilma Domangue, Rose Martin, Wilda Farkas and Viola Carrere; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorita Eva Voison Trahan; his parents, Alex J. and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; one daughter, Monica McKeon; two brothers, Louis and Alex J. Trahan Jr.; and three grandchildren, not named. He was a retired fisherman and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. DONALD JOHN USEY Donald John Usey, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Rory Usey; four brothers, Abel, Arlen, Chester and Ivy Usey; three sisters, Shirley Blanchard, Sherry Waguespack and Patricia Thibodeaux; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Ausloite Thibodeaux Usey; and one brother, Raymond Usey. ROSA LEE WILLIAMS KING WASHINGTON Rosa Lee Williams King Washington, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and lifelong resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Fun eral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 1 1 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Anne C. King and Dian E. Williams; one grandson, Casidy J.E. Williams; three brothers, Lawyer Williams Sr. and Lloyd Williams of Houma, and Paul Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sisters, Daisy W. LeBlanc, Creacy W. Marshall, Elizabeth W. Perio and Dorothy Ann W. Coleman, all of Houma, and Eva W. Williams of Chicago, Ill.; one uncle, Joseph Price Sr.; two aunts, Martha W. Smith and Hester H. Brown of Houma; seven brothers-in-law; nine sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Alice W. Williams; her first husband, Norman J. "Billy" King; her second husband, Jeff Washington Jr.; two brothers, Clarence Sam Williams Sr. and James "Jimmy" Williams Sr.; and three sisters, Gertrude W. Harding, Eddie Mae Williams and Zenobia Williams. Mrs. Washington was a retired educator who taught in the Terrebonne Parish school system for 30 years, retiring in June 1981. She was a graduate of McDonough 35 of New Orleans and Leland College of Baker. She was a member of J.J. Clement Chapter No. 15 Order of the E astern Star, a member of AARP, a charter member of the Terrebonne Bayou Lions Club, a charter member of the Terrebonne Inner City Lions Club, a member of NAACP of Terrebonne Parish, a member of the Terrebonne Community Council and a member of the Union Citizens Club. She was a founder and board member of Community Funeral Home in Houma, a member of the Junior Usher Board, a member of the Deaconess Board, a member of the Pastor Aide Club, a member of the Educational Committee and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church for more than 61 years. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Education Association, a member of Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. *********************************************************************************************** October 8, 1999 MEDRICK F. BOLOTTE Medric F. Bolotte, 90, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Lloyd J. Bolotte; three daughters, Ida Mae B. Blanchard, Audrey B. Latour and Brenda B. Amedee; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Barras Bolotte; his parents, Estant and Cecile Mire Bolotte; four brothers, Whitmel, Murphy, Edwin and Shelby Bolotte; and three sisters, Lecta Boudreaux, Inez Aucoin and Irene Alleman. RENA PITRE LEBLAND Rena Pitre LeBlanc, 71, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 4:39 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Ronnie, Wayne, David and Jessie LeBlanc Jr.; four daughters, Carolyn Delahoussaye, Nancy Hage, Kathleen Robichaux and Tammy Plaisance; one sister, Ethel Foret; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie J. LeBlanc Sr.; her parents, Gaston and Alice Aupied Pitre; four brothers, Nolan, Dewey, Lloyd and Malvin Pitre Sr.; and one sister, Viola Pertuit. She was a licensed practical nurse, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Chu rch. ROBERT MCGUIRE Robert McGuire, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New St. Matthew's Baptist Church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pearlie B. McGuire; three sons, Roy, Marvin L. and Robert McGuire Jr.; two daughters, Joyce A. and Kathy O. McGuire; three sisters, Amy Woolens, Ora Lee McGuire and Maisie Bateast; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Sims and Berwick McGuire Sr.; one son, Randy McGuire; two brothers, Berwick Jr. and Milton McGuire Sr.; and two sisters, Idell Ballard and Olivia Francis. He was a truck driver for Solid Waste Company, a singer with the Southern Travelers and a member of New St. Matthew's Baptist Church. DANIEL JOSEPH "SAM" SAMANIE Daniel Joseph "Sam" Samanie, 50, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 4:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ordoyne Samanie; his mother, Joyce LeBlanc Samanie; one son, Lyn O. Samanie; one daughter, Danielle Marie Samanie; two brothers, Bruce L. Jr. and Dean P. Samanie Jr.; three sisters, Judy S. Lirette, Pam S. Webre and Sherry Samanie; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Leon Samanie Sr. He was an employee of J. Ray McDermott Inc. for 23 years and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. ETHEL RANDOLPH WALLER Ethel Randolph Waller, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Matthew's Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, James Waller of Thibodaux; nine children, Roosevelt, Isaac and Bessie Randolph, all of New Orleans, Lorraine Waller of New Orleans, Gloria Duncan, Carrie Smith, Janice Waller and Brenda Nora, all of Thibodaux, and Barbara King of Houma; 55 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvina and George Johnson Washington Sr.; two sons, Welton and Huey Randolph; two daughters, Evelyn King and Daisy Duncan; two brothers, John and George Washington Jr.; and two sisters, Mary and Lena Johnson. She was a member of the Deaconess Board, a member of the Usher Board and a member of Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church. *********************************************************************************************** October 9, 1999 Frances Louise Boudreaux Frances Louise Boudreaux, 77, a native of Osyka, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Osyka Cemetery in Osyka. She is survived by three sons, Curtis and Wayne Taylor, both of Houma, and Don Taylor of New Roads; one daughter, Sandra T. Nutter of Hammond; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Boudreaux; her parents, Jessie Thoral and Mamie Owen Ferrell; one son, James F. Smith; and one brother, Jamie Ferrell. She was a volunteer for the Council on Aging at Chabert Medical Center. *********************************************************************************************** October 10, 1999 LAWRENCE P. MARTIN Lawrence P. Martin, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church of Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Norris Martin Sr. and Michael Martin Sr.; three daughters, Lorraine M. Pierce, Betty Ann M. Loupe and Pamela M. Falgout; two brothers, Clarence Mar tin and Murphy Martin; one sister, Shirley Folse; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Melancon Martin; his parents, Joachim and Melodia Autin Martin; one son, Lawrence Martin Jr.; three brothers, Louis "Joe" Martin, Roland "Roy" Martin and Nolan Martin; one sister, Verna M. Arcement; two grandchildren, not named; and one great-grandchild, not named. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, a past member of Louisiana Oyster Association and a Catholic. EDNA WALKER PARR Edna Walker Parr, 98, a native of Choctaw and resident of Lockport, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, John W. Parr; one daughter, Emma Parr Foret; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She w as preceded in death by her husband, Emile E. Parr; her parents, Samuel and Emma Ordoyne Walker; two sons, Emile J. Parr and Elmer Earl Parr; and one brother, Louis Walker. MARK DUANE WHITAKER Mark Duane Whiteaker, 43, a resident of Meridian, Miss., died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. A graveside service was held Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Larry F. Whiteaker of Starkville, Miss., and Isaac L. Whiteaker of Lafayette, Ind.; three sisters, Roberta Crowe and Sharon Boes, both of Meridian and Sandra Swisher of Starkville; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorene and Robert Whiteaker; and two brothers, Robert Dean Whiteaker and Gregory Eugene Whiteaker. He was a chef on an offshore rig for Energy Catering Service in Houma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite children's organization. ********************************************************************************************** October 11, 1999 MICKEY ANTHONY ANSELMI, SR. Mickey Anthony Anselmi Sr., 37, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Esponge Anselmi; one son, Mickey "T-Mick" Anselmi Jr.; one daughter, Celena Anselmi; three sisters, Ellen Decuir, Amanda Martinez and Lois Dotson; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Warmosh "W.J." "Black" Anselmi; two brothers, Juan and Clarence Anslemi; and his grandparents, Venice and Enola Esponge, and Juan and Ada Anselmi. JULIUS PAUL BELANGER Julius Paul Belanger, 83, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Stella Mae Rhodes Belanger of Houma; four daughters, Kay B. Bunn and Ellen Belanger, both of Houma, Suzanne B. Canalizo of New Orleans, and Mary B. Anderson of Metairie; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Alzina Pitre Belanger; one brother, Louis Belanger; and two sisters, Margaret "Dussy" Hebert and Milda Redden. He was a retired employee of Schlumberger after 26 years, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. KENNETH RAY BLANCHARD Kenneth Ray Blanchard, 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by four brothers, Sidney, Lawrence Sr., Larry Sr. and Roy Blanchard Jr.; and one sister, Patsy Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mable Boudreaux Blanchard Sr. In lieu of lowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. DUROCK JOSPEH HEBERT Durock Joseph Hebert, 71, a native of Galliano and resident of Mandeville, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be noon until funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. He is survived by one daughter, Roxie Hebert Bruno; two sons, Durock "D.J." J. Jr. and Jeremy A. Hebert; one sister, Victoria Hebert Thomassie; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Romanda Kiffe and Cleveland J. Hebert; and one sibling, Nutsey J. Hebert. MYRTLE CECILE LEGENDRE MACLEAN Myrtle Cecile Legendre Maclean, 82, a native of Thibodaux and reside nt of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by three sons, Paul and Dale Maclean, both of Houma, and Mark Maclean of Houston, Texas; one brother, Lloyd Legendre of Thibodaux; three sisters, Mary Caillouet and Elsie Taylor, both of Thibodaux, and Ida Mae Neal of Odesa, Texas; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ardell George Maclean; her parents, Gustave and Adela Mire Legendre; two brothers, Irving and Gus Legendre; and four sisters, Ruth and Mabel Timmerman, Theresa Legendre and Rita Small. She was a retired school teacher of Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish and the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. CLIFFORD "CLAY" MATHERNE Clifford "Clay" Matherne, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 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 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Cat holic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Dupre Matherne; four sons, Colton, Ashley and Clifford Matherne Jr., and Tommy Melerine; two daughters, Mrs. Joel (Diana) Lapeyrouse and Mrs. Emile (Sheryl) Collins; two stepdaughters, Doris Hebert Chauvin and Adeine Hebert Bruce; two stepsons, Murry and Leroy Hebert; one sister, Rita Neil; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucina Neil Matherne; his parents, Serphine and Virgina Bourg Matherne; one son, Calvin Matherne; one brother, Magnus Matherne; three sisters, Mandy Naquin, Clara "Fie" Neil and Lucria "LuLu" Hutcherson; one grandson, Troy Jude Lapeyrouse; and one granddaughter, Carla Matherne. He was a retired fisherman. HAYMAN J. PITRE Hayman J. Pitre, 76, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alzina Eymard Pitre; one son, Michael G. Pitre and wife, Cathy Foster Pitre; one brother, Bertman Pitre; four sisters, Clara Vegas, Verline Gisclair, Janet Lafont and Mabel Galjour; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Alzina Danos Pitre; and one brother, Harold "T-Brown" Plaisance. He was a lifelong oyster fisherman, the owner of Captain Hayman Oyster Company, a member of Louisiana Oyster Growers Association, a member of the Holy Name Society, a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. JUNIUS PAUL SAUCE Junius Paul Sauce, 64, a native of Morgan City and r esident of Gibson, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic church in Morgan City, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum. He is survived by two sons, Rocky and Keith Sauce, both of Gibson; one daughter, Jodie Sauce of Gibson; two brothers, Jimmy Sauce of Bayou Vista, and Darcy Sauce of California; five sisters, Eula Mae Billiot and Betty Lovell, both of Franklin, Dorothy Solar of Covington, Audrey Rhodes of Morgan City, and Caroline Rodrigue of Stephensville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Chauvin Sauce; his parents, Wilfred and Rose Sauce; three b rothers, D.J., E.E. and Dalton Sauce; and one sister, Lena Mitchell. He was a member of the National Guard and a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. *********************************************************************************************** October 12, 1999 FRANCIS S. "FRANK" BARRETT Francis S. "Frank" Barrett, 78, native of Saltillo, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:34 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for funeral information. He is survived by his wife, Norma "Tot" Hargon Barrett; five sons, Richard, James G., Jon, Daniel and Dennis Barrett; three daughters, Rachel and Bridget Barrett and Theresa Sweat; two brothers, Edmond and Robert Barrett; three sisters, Rosemary Larkin, Virginia Bishop and Sister Regina Barrett; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond T. and Rose Allen Barrett; and two brothers, Joseph and James L. Barrett. He was a retired teacher, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9338, a member of the Fourth Degree Council No. 2322, a member of the St. Anthony parish council and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana or E.W.T .N. RAYMOND PAUL CHAUVIN Raymond Paul Chauvin, 72, a native of Boudreaux Canal and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jacqueline Boquet Chauvin of Houma; three sons, Jerome Chauvin and wife, Barbara, of Kenner, Jonathan Chauvin and wife, Debra, of Houma, and Kenneth Chauvin and wife, Terri, of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. David (Christine) Daigneault of Houma, and Mrs. Bryan (Susan Anne) Ensley of Duson; two brothers, Ranny Chauvin and wife, Rene, and Roy Peter Chauvin, all of Houma; two sisters, Rhea Marie Babin and Ruth Theresa Champagne, both of Houma; and 11 grandchildren, Benjamin and Allison Daigneault, both of Houma, Alanna, Adam, Jude and Amie Chauvin, all Houma, Krista and Michelle Chauvin, both of Kenner, and Amanda, Thomas and Jessica Ensley of Duson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Arnold and Marguerite "Leona" Kieff Chauvin; and one brother, Reynold Chauvin. He was a retired safety supervisor for Halliburton after 43 years, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, a member for 35 years of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop John N. Neumann Council No. 5545 and a charter member and past Grand Knight and district deputy of the Knights of Columbus. He served as director at the state level and as past Faithful Navigator of Adrian J. Caillouet Assembly of the Fourth Degree Order of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a charter member and served as Grand Chamberlain of Alhambra Tarragona Caravan No. 245. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a member of Jubilee Choir, a member of Les Amis Choir, a supporter of the Right to Life, an usher, a Eucharistic minister, a C.C.D. teacher and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in memory of Raymond P. Chauvin. ROLAND JOSEPH DOMANGUE SR. Roland Joseph Domangue Sr., 61, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Roland Domangue Jr. of Chauvin; four daughters, Mrs. Billy (Penny) Simmons and Rochell Domangue, both of Houma, Mrs. Rob in (Maria) Babin of Bourg, and Nicole Domangue of Hahnville; four brothers, Harold Domangue of Holden, Edward "Ed" Domangue Jr. and Jessie Domangue, both of Chauvin, and Errol Domangue; two sisters, Mrs. Irvin (Dorothy) Russo and Mrs. Robert (Rose) Dillard, both of Houma; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Thibodeaux Domangue; his parents, Edward and Laternia Lirette Domangue Sr.; one brother, Ronald Domagnue; and two sisters, May Domangue and Annie D. Schmalke. He was a retired boat captain for Pellegrin Towing Company and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. NELSON PAUL FORET Nelson Paul Foret, 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at noon Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Irene Josephine Chauvin Foret of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Elvira Autin Foret; and two brothers, Murphy and Joseph Foret. He was the retired co-owner of Nelson & Lee Restaurant and Bar, an usher and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity. GABRIELLE NI COLE "GABBY" HEBERT Gabrielle Nicole "Gabby" Hebert, 13, a native and resident of Gray, died at 6:42 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Bayou Blue Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Roy and Meliss Babin Hebert; her stepfather, Tommy Duplantis; her grandparents, Ronald and Pat Babin, and Shirley Arcement; and one sister, Amber Faith Hebert. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ike Hebert. CATHERINE JACKSON Catherine Jackson, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:23 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Dismissal services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Joseph and Harry Twiggs Jr., and Lionel Lyons; one daughter, Grace Twiggs Wallace; one sister, Elizabeth Bradley; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jackson; her parents, Buddy Raymond and Viola Turner; one daughter, Emily Jackson; one brother, Thomas Green; and one sister, Doretha Saulsberry. She was a stewardess and a member of the Baptist faith. THERESA ADAMS LIRETTE Theresa Adams Lirette, 92, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Irvin, Daniel and Richard Lirette; three daughters, Yvonne Tabor, Gladys Griffin and Shirley Benoit; one sister, Eunice Campbell; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husba nd, Charles Clement Lirette; her parents, Jonnie and Victoria Trosclair Adams; three sons, Norman, David and Herbert Lirette; one daughter, Anna May Lirette; one brother, Rene Adams Sr.; two stepbrothers, Dennis and Clemile Trosclair; two stepsisters, Clemile Martin and Eva Pack; one grandchild, not named; and two great-grandchildren, not named. *********************************************************************************************** October 13, 1999 DEAN CHARLES GLYNN Dean Charles Glynn, 28, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral serv ices will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Hattie Carolyn Hall Glynn of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Douglas (Julie) St. Germin of Houma; and one niece. He was an employee of U.P.S. and a member of Church of Christ. RAGIS JOSEPH LEDET SR. Ragis Joseph Ledet Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rheta Chauvin Ledet of Houma; five sons, Samuel and Ragis Ledet Jr., both of Bourg, Jules and Troy Ledet, both of Chauvin, and Wayne Ledet of Houma; five daughters, Joann Ledet, Phyllis Salter and Mrs. Clyde (Christine) Hamner, all of Houma, Brenda Ledet of New Orleans, and Mrs. Ray (Lydia) Alleman of Schriever; two brothers, Druby Ledet of Houma, and Gerald Ledet of Chauvin; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Thelma) Trahan and Mrs. Wiley (Rosemary) Portier, both of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Joseph and Olivia Dupre Ledet; and t wo brothers, Albert and Remy Ledet. He was a retired general superintendent for Exxon after 32 years, a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. JAVON TRIGGS Javon Triggs, 8, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Triggs of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Bryant Brown of Thibodaux; two siblings, India and Irin Triggs, both of Oakland, Calif.; his grandparents, Harold and Patricia Triggs of Thibodaux, and Shelia Small of Oakland; and his great-grandparents, Adeline Triggs of Raceland, and Barbara Broussard of Oakland. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mamie Broussard and Arthur Triggs Sr. He was a student at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School in Thibodaux. *********************************************************************************************** October 14, 1999 WELDON PETER DUMOND SR. Weldon Peter Dumond Sr., 59, a native of Houma and resident of Denham Springs for eight years, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today an d from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Vanolia Bourg Dumond; four sons, Timothy J., Eric M., Mark A. Sr., and Weldon P. Dumond Jr.; one stepson, Virgil Voisin; one daughter, Christine Lapeyrouse; two stepdaughters, Vanessia Brummen and Melissia Pontiff; one brother, Wilvin Dumond; two sisters, Ruby Delatte and Catherine Kiger; nine grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Elzina DeHart Dumond; and one step-granddaughter. OZEMIE JOSEPH "O.J." DUROCHER Ozemie Joseph "O.J." Durocher, 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Grace Hymel Durocher; one daughter, Phyllis Grace Marie Durocher; and one brother, Clarence Durocher Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllip and Beatrice Caillouet Durocher; one daughter, Marlene Marie Durocher; one brother, Harry Durocher; and one sister, Annie Durocher. He was the owner of Durocher Grocery for 55 years, a school bus driver for 24 years, an usher at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for 42 years, a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. JOHN JOSEPH LOMBAS SR. John Joseph Lombas Sr., 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Daniel, Kurt and John Lombas Jr.; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Martin Lombas; his parents, Perique and Elda McGivis Lombas; and one daughter, Geraldine Blanchard. CLIFFORD "CLAY" MATHERNE Clifford "Clay" Matherne, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. Mass was Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Dupre Matherne; four sons, Colton, Ashley and Clif ford Matherne Jr., and Tommy Melerine; two daughters, Mrs. Joel (Diana) Lapeyrouse and Mrs. Emile (Sheryl) Collins; two stepsons, Murry and Leroy Hebert; two stepdaughters, Doris Hebert Chauvin and Adeine Hebert Bruce; one sister, Rita Neil; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucina Neil Matherne; his parents, Serphine and Virgina Bourg Matherne; two sons, Calvin and Alton Matherne; one brother, Magnus Matherne; three sisters, Mandy Naquin, Clara "Fie" Neil and Lucria "LuLu" Hutcherson; one grandson, Troy Jude Lapeyrouse; and one granddaughter, Carla Matherne. He was a retired fisherman. Funeral arrangements by Samart Funeral Home. BARRY JAMES PORCHE Barry James Porche, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Valarie Alleman Porche of Houma; one son, Scott T. Porche; one daughter, Elizabeth T. Porche; one sister, Mrs. Ivin (Donna) Russo; and one granddaughter, Hailey Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Norma Levron Doucet, and Camille "Bobby" Porche Jr.; and his grandparents, Jules and Marie Boudreaux Levron, and Camille and Elizabeth "Bessie" Porche Sr. He was a personnel financial analyst with Primerica Financial Services, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home. PETER PAUL VERRET JR. Peter Paul Verret Jr., 59, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. He is survived by his w ife, Sherry Hebert Verret; his parents, Charlotte G. Friday and Peter P. Verret Sr.; one son, Peter P. Verret III; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Michelle) Rogers; two brothers, Darryl J. Friday, and Justin F. Verret; one sister, Cheryll Jane Friday; and four grandchildren, Steven, Peter IV, Carl Jr. and Shelby. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Emma Collins Guidry; two uncles, Neal Joseph Guidry and Esra "Bud" Guidry; one aunt, Wilma Guidry Gajda; and two grandsons, Joseph and Paul. He was retired from the Terrebonne Parish Scho ol System with 32 years of dedicated service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. CARL E. WINDERS Carl E. Winders, 79, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Lafayette, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to time Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Fountain Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Oliver Winders of Lafayette two sons, William L. Winders III of Canonsburg, Pa., and Hubert Eugene Winders of Lafayette; three daughters, Mary Mildred Drott of Mobile, Ala., Martha Gail LeCompte of Houma, and Julia Elizabeth Davis of Lafayette; one stepdaughter, Scarlett Marie Marcel of Broussard; one brother, David Winders of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lidia Morgan Winders; one son, Carl Winders Jr.; five brothers, not named; and two sisters, not named. He was a retired wireline superintendent for Camco, Inc., and a Coast Guard World War II veteran. *********************************************************************************************** October 15, 1999 ED DIE J. CANTRELLE Eddie J. Cantrelle, 89, a native of St. Charles community and resident of Raceland, died at 12:06 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Aline Boudreaux Cantrelle; one son, Donald Cantrelle of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Ernest Cantrelle of Marrero; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Amalie Toups Cantrelle; two brother, Clyde and Paul Cantrelle Jr.; and one sister, Nettie C. Thibodeaux. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 349 in Raceland, a member of the Usher Society and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. DAISY DUPRE CHAISSON Daisy Dupre Chaisson, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Lafayette, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Funeral services were Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one nephew, Andrew J. Pitre; and one niece, Shirley M.P. Touchet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Joseph Chaisson; her parents, Oleus and Victoria Roddy Dupre; and two sisters, Gladys Cecile Hatch and Audrey Dupre Bourg. FREDDIE J. DUFRENE, JR. Freddie J. Dufrene Jr., 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 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 Raceland, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Dufrene Dufrene; three sons, Craig, Darren and Donald Dufrene; one daughter, Sheila Dufrene Gautheir; four brothers, Gary, Warren, John and Ira Dufrene; one sister, Evelyn D. Boudreaux; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Geneveve Chaisson and Freddie Dufrene Sr.; and one son, Steve Paul Dufrene. HELEN MECHE KNIGHT Helen Meche Knight, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Spring, Texas, died at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Jezel Knight; one brother, Clinton Meche; two sisters, Rosa Mae Robicheaux and Alberta; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was pre ceded in death by her husband, Jessie Joseph Knight; her parents, Odel and Lucille Meche; and three brothers, Junior, Sonny and C.J. Meche. NOTILIA H. LEGENDRE Notilia H. Legendre, 80, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from noon to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, O'Neil Legendre Sr.; two daughters, Diana Gros and Sylvia Bilello; one stepson, not named; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walton Trosclair; her parents, Oleus and Olivia Ordoyne Hebert; one son, Clarence E. Trosclair; seven brothers, not named; and one sister, not named. TRAVIS "BLACK" LIRETTE Travis "Black" Lirette, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Chauvin Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Tommy, Todd and Travis "T.J." Lirette Jr.; one daughter, Tina L irette Parker; one brother, Samuel Lirette; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Angnolia Thibodeaux Lirette. He was a delivery man for Pizza Express in Chauvin, a member of the Montegut Lions, a member of the Ward Seven Citizens Club, a member of Woodmen of the World, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. WILLIAM JOSEPH LOUPE William Joseph Loupe, 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:13 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Allen, Leonard, Raymond and Ernest Loupe; three daughters, Judy L. Dollins, Susan L. Hebert and Laura Loupe; three brothers, Leroy, Wilcliff and Sidney Loupe; one sister, Bertha Sampey; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda Matherne Loupe; his parents, Leon and Maggie Chaisson Loupe; two brothers, Emile and Davis Loupe; one sister, Leona Lelaune; and one grandchild, not named. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Florence Agnes Drury Smith Florence Agnes Drury Smith, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:19 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by her husband, Willard Gardner Smith of Houma; one son, Brian George Smith of New Orleans; two daughters, Mrs. John (Jeannie) Fuller of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Dusse of Houma; three grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Marks Drury Jr.; and three brothers, Lloyd, Carl and John Joseph Drury III. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Bayou Cane Volunteer EWTN Department in Houma. HAROLD LEE "HARRY" STILTNER Harold Lee "Harry" Stiltner, 51, a n ative of Grundy, Va., resident of Clinton, Tenn., and former resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs, Tenn. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evangaline "V angie" Stiltner of Clinton; one son, Kyle Stiltner of Clinton; his father, Edward Stiltner of Oliver Springs; four brothers, Barry and Jimmy Stiltner, both of Clinton, Edward Stiltner of Lenoir City, Tenn., and Clarence Stiltner of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Bob (Kristine) Humphrey of Gallatin, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ona Mae Stiltner; and two brothers, Jerry and Douglas Stiltner. He was a self-employed gunsmith. MARY "MAY BARROW" WILLIAMS Mary "May Barrow" Williams, 85, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by two sons, Wilbert "Cab" Calloway Jr. and Percy "Blackjack" Calloway, both of Raceland; two daughters, Eloise Moultrie of Raceland, and Gloria Grant of New Orleans; one sister, Eartha Wallace of New Orleans; 66 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; and 100 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Williams Jr.; her companion, Wilbert Calloway Sr.; her parents, Barrow and Martha Collins; one son, Freddie Calloway Jr.; on e daughter, Hattie Barrow; two brothers, Percy Barrow and William Timber; two sisters, Beola Barrow and Hattie Hawkins; and one grandson, not named. She was a homemaker, a member of the Usher Board and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. ********************************************************************************************** October 16, 1999 MARK ANTHONY LEBLANC JR. Mark Anthony LeBlanc Jr., 2, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his parents, Michelle and Mark LeBlanc Sr.; his grandparents, Norman LeBlanc Jr. and Irma Jean Cresie, and Daniel Robichaux and Cheryl Lyons; two brothers, Ty LeBlanc and Thomas Punch II; and one sister, Patience Punch. THOMAS WILLIAM "TOM" WHITTEN Thomas William "Tom" Whitten, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Elon College, N.C., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Low Funeral Home in Burlington, N.C. He is survi ved by his wife, Corrina Guffey Whitten of Elon College; his father, Horace Logan Whitten of Elon College; one daughter, Lindy Katherin-Marie Whitten of Elon College; one stepson, Derek Gordon Godwin of Murfeesboro, Tenn.; and one brother, Richard Horace Whitten of Costa Rica. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Clark Whitten. He was employed by Carolina Biological for 27 years. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and a member of Front Street United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity. ********************************************************************************************** October 17, 1999 GLORIA DEJEAN ANDRY HAYDEL Gloria DeJean Andry Haydel, 77, a native of Lutcher and resident of Des Allemands, died at 4:53 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Denis "Red" J. Haydel Jr.; one son, George J. Andry; two stepsons, Denis J. Haydel III and Donald P. Haydel; two daughters, Elaine A. Ayo and Virginia A. Blank; one br other, Melvin DeJean Sr.; one sister, Ethel D. Hayes; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Andry; her parents, George Hubert and Virginia Duhe DeJean Sr.; one daughter, Maureen A. Chaisson; six brothers, Roy DeJean Sr., George H. DeJean Jr., Percy DeJean Sr., Elwood DeJean, Dudley DeJean Sr. and Harry DeJean; and one sister, Shirley D. Knott. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. EDDIE "SNAP" KLIEBERT Eddie "Snap" Kliebert, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morile and Alcide Ockman Kliebert; four brothers, Cyrile, Jean, Lyzell and Lazard Kliebert; and three sisters, Iline K. Guidry, Alida K. Simmon and Celma Braien. JASON CLAUDE LOTOW Jason Claude Lotow, 30, a native of Miami and resident of Gray, died at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. Religious services will be at Stanfill Funeral Home in Miami, with interment in Woodlawn South Cemetery in Miami. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Nehamkin Lotow of Gray; hi s mother, Glenda Brown Lotow of Key Largo, Fla.; one son, Jarett Daniel Lotow of Gray; and one brother, Darren Lotow of Miami. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman P. Lotow. THELMA MOORE POINDEXTER Thelma Moore Poindexter, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Christ Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her caretaker, Ellen Westbrook; one stepson, Sherman Maize Jr.; and two stepdaughters, Rosa Dell and Dorothy Maize. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sherman Maize Sr.; her second husband, Earl Poindexter; her parents, Steve and Patsey Moore; one foster son, Clifford Livas; and one brother, Willie Moore. She was a member of Christ Baptist Church. ********************************************************************************************** October 18, 1999 AXON JOSEPH AUTHEMENT Axon Joseph Authement, 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbu s Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eno (Lucy) Boudreaux of Houma, and Mrs. Donald (Marianne) Peltier of Thibodaux; one brother, Morgan Authement of Houma; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez LeBoeuf Authement; his parents, Arthur and Lucy Naquin Authement; one brother, Faquard Authement; and two sisters, Lottie Lirette and Leona Dupre. He was a retired crew boat owner, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. HERMAN PATRICK BONVILLAIN Herman Patrick Bonvillain, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ione Marie Champagne Bonvillain of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Timothy "T.C." (Kathy) B. Canter of Houma, and Janice Bonvillain of Baton Rouge; one brother, Ernie Bonvillain of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. J.D. (Juanita) B. Rhodes and Mrs. John (Loretta) Ahlf, both of Houma; two grandchildren, Fred Canter and wife, B eth, and Dusty Paul Canter, all of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Brooke Michelle Canter of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Lillian Hebert Bonvillain; two brothers, O'Neill and Russell Bonvillain; and two sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Lillian Theresa) B. Bonvillain and Doris Bonvillain. He was the owner of Boat Works, Inc. which opened in 1950. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Houma Golf Club, a member of the Usher Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. RICKEY PAUL CAVALIER Rickey Paul Cavalier, 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Ledet Cavalier of Houma; his parents, Argey "A.J." and Anna Belle Pinel Cavalier; one son, Jeremy Cavalier of Houma; one daughter, Jennifer Cavalier of Houma; two sisters, Robin C. Brown of Houston, Texas, and Cynthia C. Brien of Houma; and his grandparents, Josephine Bourg Pinel and Elsie Cavalier. He was a personnel manager for Caillou Island Tow ing and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH CHERAMIE SR. Christopher Joseph Cheramie Sr., 50, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Assembly of God Church in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Lela Barrios Cheramie; six sons, Christian J., Byron C., Taylor J. and Christopher J. Cheramie Jr., Jessie W. Hayes and Craig M. Moler; two daughters, Toya C. Collins and Cassandra "Sandy" A. Cheramie; two brothers, Hubert and Noel Cheramie Jr.; three sisters, Rosita Plaisance, Gernise Cheramie and Frances Eymard; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred H. Cheramie; his parents, Augusta Serigny and Noel Cheramie Sr.; two brothers, Gerald and Leroy Cheramie; and one sister, Romanda Cheramie. NICHOLAS JAMES GRIFFIN Nicholas James Griffin, 1, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:38 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at th e church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Troy and Michelle Griffin; his grandparents, Mark and Patricia McNair, Bart and Karen Foret, and Thelma Griffin; his Godparents, Amy Dufrene and Billy Griffin; and one sister, Hannah McNair. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. ELTON J. LEBLANC SR. Elton J. LeBlanc Sr., 90, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Bobby and Elton "E.J." LeBlanc Jr., both of Larose; one daughter, Ruby L. Boudreaux of Lockport; three brothers, Albert LeBlanc of Marrero, Clifton LeBlanc of New Orleans, and Irwin LeBlanc of Bourg; one sister, Irma L. Martin of Cut Off; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva Richoux LeBlanc; his parents, Florestine Boudreaux and Louis LeBlanc; one brother, Armond LeBlanc; and one sister, Maria L. Burgess. ANNA R. "ANN" PORTER Anna R. "Ann" Porter, 78, a native of Hornersville, Mo., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:18 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. No funeral services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by one son, James Barfield Weilepp of Burke, Va.; two daughters, Victoria W. Smith of Thibodaux, and Suzanne E. Weilepp of Fairfield, Calif.; one brother, Louis B. Sewell of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick A. Porter; her parents, William R. and Bessie E. Barfield Sewell; one brother, William R. Sewell Jr.; and one sister, Mary B. Sewell. She was a retired teacher, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, a member of the Hospital Auxiliary Ladies, a member of the Friends of the Library and a member of the Reading and Volunteer Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. JAMES L. "JIMMY" "JIM" SOUDELIER SR. James L. "Jimmy" "Jim" Soudelier Sr., 64, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Mary Billiot Soudelier; one son, James L. "Boogie" Soudelier Jr.; six daughters, Elaine Hanks, Jeannie Soudelier, Mary "Ann" Billiot, Agnes "Jo" Dardar, Nancy Dardar and Julie Soudelier; five brothers, Joseph, Henry, Morr is, Jeffrey and Russell Soudelier; five sisters, Mildred Vito, Margret Rhodes, Edna Dubois, Pat Bergeron and Emma Bergeron; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Agnes Ledet Soudelier; one brother, William H. Soudelier Jr.; one sister, Josephine Soudelier; and one great-grandson, not named. He was a tugboat mate. DAVID GUY WEBRE David Guy Webre, 89, a native of Edgard and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Maria Rougee Webre; two daughters, Sandra W. Tregre and Janice W. Dantin; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Tassin Webre; three brothers, Raphael, Alcide and Richard Webre; and three sisters, Henrietta W. Caire, Theresa W. Borne and Mariel W. Tassin. He was a retired employee of St. John Parish Utilities, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 494 and a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. ROSA LEBLANC WOLF Rosa LeBlanc Wolf, 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, George Wolf Jr.; three daughters, Janice DeHart, Melanie "Nancy" Thibodeaux and Sheila LeBouef; one sister, Irene Llambias; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Wolf Sr.; her parents, Arthur and Florestine Blanchard LeBlanc; one brother, Arthur LeBlanc Jr.; and six sisters, Nina Truxillo, Annie Martin, Jenny DuBois, Lillie Burbach, Hilda Dill and Isabel Caillouet. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. *********************************************************************************************** October 18, 1999 ROSA LEBLANC WOLF Rosa LeBlanc Wolf, 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, George Wolf Jr.; three daughters, Jani ce DeHart, Melanie "Nancy" Thibodeaux and Sheila LeBouef; one sis ter, Irene Llambias; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Wolf Sr.; her parents, Arthur and Florestine Blanchard LeBlanc; one brother, Arthur LeBlanc Jr.; and six sisters, Nina Truxillo, Annie Martin, Jenny DuBois, Lillie Burbach, Hilda Dill and Isabel Caillouet. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. ULALIE "BERNICE" DANOS Ulalie "Bernice" Danos, 64, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one daughter, Charlene M. Baudoin; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alex Joseph Grabert; her second husband, Antoine Jonis Danos; her parents, Ernest and Amelia Dufrene Rivet; four brothers, Emile, Zalley, Milton and Benton Rivet; and four sisters, Sadie Davient, Hazel Dufrene, Ellisia Breaux and Euzolin Vedros. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. WILLIE LEE FRANKLIN Willie Lee Franklin, infant, a native of Gibson, died at birth Friday, Oct. 15, 1999. Graveside services were scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his parents, Kevin D. and Celia Guidry Franklin; his grandparents, Wilson and Margaret Verdin, and Clara and Delvin Guidry Sr.; and four brothers, Kevin, Devin and Elijah Franklin, and Melvin J. Verrett. FRANCES GENEVIEVE GLASS Frances Genevieve Glass, 60, a native of Luling and resident of Boutte, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Melanie Kramer; one brother, Edward Schmill; three sisters, Ella Lirette, Berthile Potter and Lucille Lane; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Glass; her parents, Theodore and Melonie Bergeron Schmill; two brothers, Thomas and Percy Schmill; and five sisters, Dora Schaubhut, Molly Diffy, Wilamenia McShane, Mary Galande and Maude Cologne. She was a volunteer at I.H.S. Nursing Home in Luling and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. NELSON J. LEBOEUF Nelson J. LeBoeuf, 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 10:34 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for funeral arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet LeBoeuf; two sons, Shawn and Jaunita LeBoeuf; one daughter, Mrs. Michael P. (Angie) Smith Jr.; two brothers, Hubert and Corbert LeBoeuf; seven sisters, Roselie Lirette, Rosabelle Rodrigue, Rita Mae Ryder, Hilda Sevin, Marylee Henry, Norma Ann Becker and Mildred Rodrigue; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elie J. and Beulah Boudreaux LeBoeuf; four brothers, Allen, Carroll, Joseph and Alvin LeBoeuf Sr.; and one sister, Beulah LeBoeuf. He was a shrimper. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. RICKEY JOSEPH LEFORT Rickey Joseph LeFort, 38, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 12:22 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his mother, Alice Hebert Lefort; four brothers, Albert, Wilmith, Alex and William Lefort; and two sisters, Carrie Kerekees and Carolyn Bernard. He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffery Lefort; and three brothers, Richard, Roland and Samuel Lefort. ***************** ****************************************************************************** October 20, 1999 EDWARD RAY BOUNDS Edward Ray Bounds, 73, a native of Harrell, Ark., and resident of Broussard, died at 3:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at David Funeral Home in Broussard. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, Malvern "Lynn" Bounds of Broussard; one daughter, Mary "Sissy" Bounds of Broussard; one stepson, Robert James Hebert of Thibodaux; and one sister, Mary Ann Strickland of Hampton, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Bergeron Bounds; his parents, Florine Newton and George Earl Bounds Sr.; his stepmother, Verlie Garrison Bounds; and two brothers, Marvin Lynn and George Earl Bounds Jr. He was a retired superintendent for Bay Drilling Company and retired in 1987 from Texaco as a vice-president. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. JOSEPH CALVIN "JOE" CHAISSON SR. Joseph Calvin "Joe" Chaisson Sr., 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rea Babin Chaisson of Houma; three sons, Glaise John, Arthur Lanier and Joseph Calvin Chaisson Jr., all of Houma; four daughters, Brenda Cuneo, Wanda Goss, Paula Champagne and Rea Romano, all of Houma; two brothers, Linwood and William Chaisson, both of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Arthur and Winona Boudreaux Chaisson; two brothers, Bobby and Charles Chaisson; and two sisters, Marjorie and Rita Chaisson. He was a retired bailiff for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Department, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7755, a member of V.V.A. Post No. 630, chaplain for F.O.P. Lodge No. 4 and a charter and board member of Veteran's Park. DORIS MAE SOUTHALL EVERY Doris Mae Southall Every, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:14 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Calvary U.M.C. Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Willie Every Sr. of Thibodaux; four sons, Danny Neville and Michael Southall, both of Thibodaux, Gene Paul Neville of Thomasville, Ga. , and Willie Every Jr. of Richmond, Calif.; one daughter, Darlene Lee of Thibodaux; three brothers, James and Carl Southall, both of Thibodaux, and John Southall of San Francisco; four sisters, Mary N. Williams of Thibodaux, Thelma Audrey Scott of San Francisco, Annette Clayborn of Vacaville, Calif., and Josie Jones of Donaldsonville; and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Thelma Brooks Southall; two brothers, Roland and Norman Southall; one sister, Katherine Southall Griffin; and one grandchild, not named. She was a homemaker and a member of Moses Baptist Church. PETER "BULL" GUIDRY Peter "Bull" Guidry, 75, a native of Dulac and resident of Upper Little Caillou, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Hebert Guidry; two sons, Peter Guidry Jr. of Theriot, and Michael Guidry of Hope, Ark.; three daughters, Faye G. Gutireez of Houma, Selina G. LeBoeuf of Gray, and Christine G. Daigle of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Eulin and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Laura Mae Carrere and Eula Mae Brignic; 12 grandchildren; and nine gr eat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucia Eschete Guidry; his parents, Odon and Ophelia Liner Guidry; three brothers, Olden, Golden and Odom Guidry; and two sisters, Marie Matherne and Florance Boudreaux. He was a boat captain, a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. ESTHER TALBOT HEBERT Esther Talbot Hebert, 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Georgette H. Lafleur; one brother, Raymond Talbot; two sisters, Frances "Betty" T. Ordoyne and Barbara T. Gravois; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen "Nookie" Hebert; her parents, Ellis and Frances Berthelot Talbot; one son, Francis "Boo" Hebert; four brothers, Deoma, Alcide, Dudley and Ellis Talbot Jr.; and two sisters, Hilda T. Davis and Shirleen "Sue" T. Use. *********************************************************************************************** October 21, 1999 AZOLA GALES Azola Gales, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, David Gales of Raceland; one brother, Walter Hester Jr. of Raceland; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Irvin Gales; her parents, Dora Livas and Walter Woods Sr.; and one brother, Warren Hester. She was a homemaker, a member of the Usher Board and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. CARMEN GARCIA GALLIANO Carmen Garcia Galliano, 84, a native of La Piedad, Mexico, and resident of Galliano, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. She is survived by one son, Julio Pequeno; two daughters, Wenda Galliano and Consepcion G. Chiasson; two sisters, Anita Garza and Jesusa Cervantes; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas Galliano; three sons, Paul and Pete Pequeno, and Charles Galliano; one brother, Raymond Garcia; and two sisters, Consepcion G. Ayala and Euduguey Garcia. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Cath olic Church. BETTY DETILLIER LEBOUEF Betty Detillier LeBouef, 62, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 12:38 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Junior A. LeBouef; her father, Moise A. Detillier; two sons, Robert P. and Tony L. LeBouef; three daughters, Bonnie Jo Allemand; Hollie Jo Lawson and Lacie Jo LeBoeuf; three brothers, Johnny, Curtis and Moise "Mussy" Detillier Jr.; three sisters, Katherine Burdwell, Sondra Thompson and Terry "NinNin" Detillier; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorinne L. Detillier. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. THE REV. CLAUDE JOSEPH MOSES SR. The Rev. Claude Joseph Moses Sr., 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:03 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Residence Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cem etery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Marie Celestin Moses; his mother, Otis Harris Moses of Houma; two sons, Charles L. and Claude Joseph Moses Jr., both of Houma; one daughter, Tasha Renee Moses of Houma; one brother, Lawrence C. Moses Jr. of Richmond, Calif.; two sisters, Susie M. Lawless of Daly City, Calif., and Rosemary Cannon of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Lawrence C. Moses Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Nonie S. Harris; his paternal grandparents, Charles Moses and Susie Myles; and one brother, Worner D. Moses. He was the minister of Residence Baptist Church for eight years. ********************************************************************************************** October 22, 1999 JOSEPH RAPHAEL BATTAGLIA Joseph Raphael Battaglia, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Dominic and Anthony Battaglia III; and two sisters, Frances Arcement and Daisy Green. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Bessie Thibodeaux Battaglia; two brothers, Robert and Andrew Battaglia; and two sisters, Marion B. Hebert and Bessie Battag lia. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. ISADORE BENOIT Isadore Benoit, 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Degruise Benoit; and one sister, Bernadette Prejeant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Evelyne Kraemer Benoit; four brothers, Nolan, Emile, Forris and Eulice Benoit; and four sisters, Althea Callahan, Leoncia Landry, Ulusia Durocher and Modelia Benoit. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. MACIE LYN BLANCHARD Macie Lyn Blanchard, infant, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her parents, Angela Boudreaux and Ronnie Blanchard; and her grandparents, Lanny and Dona Boudreaux, and Henry "June" and Claudette Blanchard. JEAN HERBERT FOLSE Jean Herbert Fo lse, 78, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one nephew; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Gracieuse Folse; two brothers, Eutrope and Alexander Folse; and two sisters, Marie and Gracieuse Folse. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. JAMES P. GISCLAIR James P. Gisclair, 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:09 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Gisclair; four sons, Mitchell, Murry, Micky and Madrick Gisclair; three daughters, Melissa and Marla Billiot and Marion Griffin; three brother, Sam, Madio and Loyman Gisclair; one sister, Melvina Cheeks; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Madio and Clothilde Gisclair; two sons, Marty and Jody Giscla ir; one daughter, Dinah Lynn Gisclair; and one brother, Paul Gisclair. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ********************************************************************************************* October 24, 1999 ROSA HOWARD LIV AS Rosa Howard Livas, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her stepmother, Beatrice S. Howard; six sons, Josh Livas Jr., Henry Lee Livas Sr., Clarence Livas, Donald Livas Sr., Alvin Livas and John Livas; three daughters, Joyce Livas Noble, Mable Livas Chatman and Gale Livas Celestin; 11 brothers, James Howard, Raymond, Lynward, John Isaac, Henry, William, Rhubin, Joseph, Clarence and Milton Scott; three sisters, Priscilla, Rementa and Tammy Scott; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Josh Livas Sr.; her parents, Henry Howard and Mable Hicks Howard; and one son, Harvey Lynn Livas. She was a homemaker and Baptist. MARTHA MAE ENGERON RICHOUX Martha Mae Engeron Richoux, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Royal J. Richoux Jr. and wife, Andree' Richoux of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Chris (Katherine) Prestenback of Bourg; one sister, Mrs. Bernard (Leona) Rembert of Houma; four grandchildren, Kyle Prestenback, Kane Prestenback of Bourg, Michelle Mendel of Cary, N.C., and Jennifer Richoux of Houma; and two great-grandchildren, Rebecca Mendel and Ethan Mendel of Cary, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal Joseph Richoux Sr.; her parents, Theo and Regina Marie Engeron; three brothers, Junius Engeron, Gillen Engeron and O'Neil Engeron; and three sisters, Mrs. Joseph C. (Emsie) Bergeron, Mrs. Vincent (Lillie) Lopresto and Mrs. John T. (Mabel) Alleman Sr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of Krewe of Hyacinthians Carnival Club, Queen 1971; Krewe of Flames Carnival Club, Queen 1959; Queen's Club, Krewe of Hyacinathians and Krewe of Flames; American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Po st 31; V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 3700; Catholic Daughters; and the Court of Regina Rosaria No. 1914. JANE CASTLE ROBINSON Jane Castle Robinson, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, James Robinson of Bunkie, Jerry, Curtis and Charles Robinson of Gibson; three daughters, Jeannie R. Smith, Wilma Ruffin and Susan Sims of Gibson; two brothers, Martin Castle of Gibson, and Edward Castle of Morgan City; one sister, Pinky Ross of Houma; 34 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Robinson Sr.; her parents, James (Jim) Castle and Maggie Brooks Castle; three sons, Joseph Robinson Jr., Edward Robinson Sr. and Leroy Robinson Sr.; one sister, Lucille Castle; and four grandchildren. She was a homemaker, member of Deaconess Board and a Baptist. JOSEPH SMITH SR. Joseph Smith Sr., 89, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until funeral time today at Beulah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in Provadence Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mamie Smith; two sisters, Gladys Dabon and Helen Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. William M. Smith and Lucy Harris Smith; one son, Joseph Smith Jr.; and five sisters, Sadie Lee, Dorothy Thomas, Flossie Vicknaire Cole, Elesse Frye and Leola Stewart. FRIDAMAY MARY HEBERT VALENTINE STIDVENT Fridamay Mary Hebert Valentine Stidvent, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Dalzell, S.C., died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Mark Inman Valentine of Witchita, Kan.; one daughter, Catherine Mary Valentine Brown of Dalzell, S.C.; one brother, Lucien Gunter of New Orleans; one sister, Merylene Valentine Hebert of Monahans, Texas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John "Jack" Coatney Valentine; her second h usband, Melvin Monroe Stidvent; her parents, Louis and Alfrida Guidry Hebert; and one daughter, Sharon Ann Valentine. CORA HARRIET ARCENEAUX VERRET Cora Harriet Arceneaux Verret, 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Charles Verret of Houma; one daughter, Mary Ellis of Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Sidney and C. John Arceneaux of Houma; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert Alphonse Verret; her parents, Clemille and Zelide Punch Verret; one son, James Douglas Verret; five brothers, Maurice, Elmore, Camille, Emile and Whitney Arceneaux; two sisters, Theresa Pierce and Fran Smith; and one grandson, Scott Gerard Verret. She was a homemaker, a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. HAROLD "H.J." VERRETT JR. Harold "H.J." Verrett Jr., 53, a native of Houma and a resident of Conyers, Ga., died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999 in Anderson, S.C. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m., today at Comm unity Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at noon Monday at Community Funeral Home, with burial at Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Helen Wallis Verrett of Houma; one son, Terrence T. Verrett of Lithonia, Ga.; three daughters, Shawn Rene' Verrett and Tanyeake Verrett Johnson of Lithonia, Ga., and Shayla S. Verrett of Houma; five brothers, Reginald Jackie, Ronnie Wayne and Terrell Lee Verrett of Houston and Duane Eric Verrett of Oklahoma and Kelvin Clark Verrett of Conyers, Ga.; four sisters, Andrea V. Banks, Kathy Verrett and Leta V. Williams of Houma and Charita Verrett of Conyers, Ga.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Verrett Sr.; his grandparents, Arthur Verrett Sr. and Louise Celestin Verrett and Abraham L. and Effie Short Wallis. He was a truck driver. *********************************************************************************************** October 25, 1999 RICHARD J. DIEZ SR. Richard J. Diez Sr., 56, a native of Schriever and resident of Harvey, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rosalie Catholic Church, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is s urvived by his wife, Pat LaGrange Diez; two sons, Marc and Richie Diez Jr.; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elta Diez; and one sister, Sadie Guillot. He was a parishioner of St. Rosalie Catholic Church. ARDITH IRENE MCINTOSH Ardith Irene McIntosh, 65, a native of Susquehanna, Pa., and resident of Grand Isle, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Grand Isle. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Mark, John, James and Joey McIntosh; two sisters, Lucille Robinson and Joyce Finch; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard McIntosh; her parents, Gordon and Mildred Bennett Mallery; one son, Jamie McIntosh; and one brother, Gordon Mallery Jr. She was a member of First Baptist Church. BERNICE ORDOYNE Bernice Ordoyne, 82, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. S he is survived by three daughters, Peggy Charpentier, Sheryl Murrah and Lynette Chabert; four brothers, Eroy, Euris, Weldon and James Matherne; two sisters, Loretta Rodrigue and Rosalie "Rose" Ledet; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Ordoyne; her parents, Emeluse and Sedonia Dufrene Matherne; and one brother, Alloyd Matherne. She was a charter member of the Krewe of Versailles, a charter member of the Bayou Civic Club, president of the Ladies Altar Society, recipient of the Papal Medal and Bishop's Medal for outstanding service to the church and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Larose Civic Center, Holy Rosary School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church or to any charity. LYDIA M. TROSCLAIR PARFAIT Lydia M. Trosclair Parfait, 89, a native of Dulac and resident of Harvey, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale. She is survived by 11 children, Mabel Andreus, Evelyn Henriest, Geraldine Horodecky, Betty Jean Stanley, Barbara Cummings, and O zema, Wilson, Wilbert, Jerry Phillip, John P. and Judy Ann Parfait; one sister, Jane Trosclair; three stepbrothers, Edgar, Willis and Stanley Trosclair; one foster brother, John Verret; 52 grandchildren; 104 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linest Parfait; her parents, David and Ella Foret Trosclair; four children, Junius, Linest, Paul Norbit and Louise Parfait; three sisters, Lena Creppel, Elma Dean and Edna Parfait; and two stepsisters, Irene Francis and Claudia LaBeauf. PHILLIP NOLAN PITRE Phillip Nolan Pitre, 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Murville Joseph Pitre; his stepmother, Clodine Pitre; two brothers, Preston and Timothy Pitre; and four sisters, Madene Roger, Regina Kliebert, Karen Sanchez and Cecile Chaisson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Theressa Barrilleaux Pitre; one brother, Anthony Pitre; and one sister, Nona Pitre. He was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. BEATRICE TYLER Beatrice Tyler, 84, a native of Amelia and resident o f Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Tyler Jr. of Labadieville, and Joseph Tyler of Thibodaux; four daughters, Leola Adams and Celestine Baptiste, both of Labadieville, and Louise Hamilton and Betty Washington, both of Thibodaux; two brothers, Herbert and Arthur Singleton, both of Morgan City; two sisters, Dorothy Bolden of Morgan City, and Martha Joseph of Thibodaux; 37 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Tyler Sr.; her parents, Willie and Celestine D. Singleton; one son, Henry Tyler; one daughter, Beatrice Johnson; two brothers, William and Joe Singleton; and four sister, Annie Dardar, Rose Rena, Mary Bailey and Gloria Ruffin. She was a member of the Deaconess Board and a member of St. James Baptist Church. ***************************************************************************************** October 26, 1999 THEOPHILIA M. FORET Theophilia M. Foret, 62, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by one son, Timothy P. "Tim" Foret; one daughter, Arlene F. Smith; six brothers, Ronnie, Curtis, Lawrence Henry Sr. and Jerry Hendon Sr., and Bernard "Junior" Dardar; six sisters, Theresa Verdin, Bessie Parfait, Alice Solet, Yvonne Istre, Delores Pennington and Agnes Hendon; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Foret; her parents, Theophie and Aglonia Hendon Dardar; her stepfather, Constance Hendon; one brother, Horace Dardar; and one sister, Gilet Hendon. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. OUIDA LANDRY PASSANTINO Ouida Landry Passantino, 97, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to funeral time today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. Mass was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Catherine P. Nelson and Doris P. Leslie, both of Shreveport, and Ouida P. Cox of Laport, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband , Paul Passantino; her parents, Ferdinand and Ella Caballero Landry; three brothers, Lee, Lynn and Edward Landry; one sister, Ida L. Landry; and one grandson, Paul Nelson. HARRIET S. ROBINSON Harriet S. Robinson, no age given, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herman Robinson of Plaquemine; and her guardian, Connie M. Collins of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Modeste and Jake Sanders Sr.; two brothers, Joseph and Jake Sanders Jr.; and one sister, Louise S. Robertson. She was a member of the Usher Board and a member of New Belmont Baptist Church. *********************************************************************************************** October 28, 1999 SCHAFFER K. NICOL Schaffer K. Nicol, 89, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wif e of 57 years, Lu Ella Verret Nicol; one daughter, Diana Nicol Robichaux; one sister, Lelia Rhodes; four grandchildren, Luke and Gunny LeBlanc, and Danny and Schaffer Robichaux; and two great-grandchildren, Savannah and Brittany LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Lefort Nicol; four brothers, Marco, Harris and Forrest Picciola and Harold Nicol; two sisters, Alice Plaisance and Inez Richey; and one granddaughter, Diana Nicol Robichaux. He was a retired employee of Texaco, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cat holic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons at "Camp Toulouse." Funeral arrangements by Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. EMILE JOSEPH QUICK SR. Emile Joseph Quick Sr., 77, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Ethel, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Emile Quick Jr. of Thibodaux, Harold Quick Sr. of Houma, and Michael Quick of Dulac; five daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Breaux Jr. and Mrs. Ronald (Mae) Cadiere, both of Gray, Mrs. Ronald (Hariette) Boudreaux Sr. and Mrs. Mark (Susan) Broussard, both of Montegut, and Mrs. Roy (Bonnie) Ordoyne Jr. of Ethel; two brothers, Herbert Sr. and Joseph Quick Sr., both of Houma; one sister, Louise Callahan of Houma; 27 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Bergeron Quick; his parents, Louise LeBlanc and Sidney Quick Sr.; three brothers, William Sr., Louis Sr., and Sidney Quick Jr.; three sisters, Eunice Q. Robicheaux, Marie Q. Bergeron and Mae Quick; and one grandson, Sterling Quick. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. *********************************************************************************************** October 29, 1999 Vernice "Tee" Orgeron Allemand Vernice "Tee" Orgeron Allemand, 84, a native of Lockport and resident of Pulaski, Tenn., died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Betty Hernandez, Janet Guidry, Loretta Orgeron and Iris Garrett; two sisters, Eula Dufrene and Marie Yowell; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Louis Allemand; her parents, Albert and Judith Fayette Orgeron; one brother, Albert Orgeron Jr.; one grandchild, not named; and one great-great-grandchild, not named. ********************************************************************************************* October 29, 1999 Richard "Dick" Blanchard Richard "Dick" Blanchard, a native and resident of Breaux Bridge, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Bernard Mausoleum No. 2 in Breaux Bridge. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn T. Blanchard of Breaux Bridge; two sons, Scotty Blanchard of Breaux Bridge, and Johnathon Downs of Houma; four daughters, Bonnie B. LeBoeuf and Angela B. Francis, both of Houma, Christa B. Anzalone of Youngsville, and Debbie D. LeJeune of Oregon; two brothers, Gayle and Keith Blanchard, both of Breaux Bridge; one sister, Cheryl B. Courville of Breaux Bridge; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Dorothy Duhon; his parents, Alfred and Lillian Blanchard; one son, Joseph Downs; one brother, Alfred "Joe" Blanchard; and one grandson, Zackary Aaron LeJeune ******************************************* ************************************************ October 29, 1999 Kenney Dwayne Franklin Sr Kenney Dwayne Franklin Sr., 36, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 1999. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Beverly Jones Franklin; his parents, Rose Dell Jackson and Willie Lee Franklin Sr., of Houma; three sons, Kendall, and Kenney Dwayne Franklin Jr., and Michael Nevers, all of Houma; one daughter, Sherell Franklin of Houma; five brothers, Terry Lee, Kevin and Willie Lee Franklin Jr., all of Houma, Kerry Lee Franklin of Raceland, and Andrew Riles of Patterson; and three sisters, Lula Marie F. Leggett of Schriever, Regenia Franklin of Houma, and Mary Ann Riles of Patterson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albertia C. and James Victor Jackson Sr., and Earl and Lula Franklin ******************************************************************************************* October 29, 1999 Vermelia "Lado" Lagarde Green Vermelia "Lado" Lagarde Green, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999. Visit ation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Glen and Cleveland Green Jr., both of Houma; four daughters, Catherine "Poochie" and Kellie K. Green, Betty G. Nevis and Tina L. Daigs, all of Houma; two brothers, Ellis and Roosevelt Lagarde, both of Houma; three sisters, Rosadell Warren of Houma, Octavia McKay of Chauvin, and Anita Wheaton of Raceland; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Green Sr.; her parents, Octave and Lucinda Lagarde; one brother, Albert Lagarde; two sisters, Mildred Williams and Camille Fry; and one granddaughter, Nina S. Nevis. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church ********************************************************************************************* October 29, 1999 Julia Griffin Knight Julia Griffin Knight, 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with b urial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Bert, Wade, Chester and Leroy J. Knight; two daughters, Mary Lee K. Bourgeois and Clarice K. Fournier; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Knight; her parents, Samson and Rose Orgeron Griffin; one daughter, Rosalie Knight; four brothers, Elmer, Eldon, Abel and Elson Griffin; three sisters, Nora G. Chaisson, Jane G. Schmill and Maude G. Vedros; and three grandchildren, not named. ******************************************************************************************* October 29, 1999 Joseph Severin Lee Joseph Severin Lee, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by one son, Robert Lee; three daughters, Shirley Prejean, Jenice Cheramie and Kathyleen Collins; one sister, Anita Mitchell; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Theriot Lee; his parents, Justilia Trosclair and Francois Lee; one brother, Charl ie Lee; one sister, Fina Cheramie; and two grandchildren, not named. He was a retired fisherman and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ********************************************************************************************** John Boyd Thomas John Boyd Thomas, 80, a native of Homer and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marion Rouen Thomas of Houma; three sons, Joseph Bryant and James Michael Thomas, both of Houma, and William Paul Thoma s of Bayou Blue; three daughters, Barbara Ann Smith and Brenda Marie Jackson, both of Houma, and Myrna Thomas Millard of Monroe; two brothers, William C. Thomas of Shreveport, and Doyle P. Thomas of San Angelo, Texas; one sister, Dolly T. Perryman of Minden; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Doc" and Broncho Prather Thomas; one brother, Marlin Ray Thomas; and one grandson, Jessie Boyd Jackson. He was a retired dispatcher and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. ************************************************** ********************************************* October 31, 1999 Breea Marie Delaune Breea Marie Delaune, stillborn, a native and resident of Gray, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Ted Delaune and Melissa Verdin; and her grandparents, Alton and Essie Delaune and Ernest and Virginia Verdin Sr. ********************************************************************************************** October 31, 1999 Theloris Leslie Theloris Leslie, 33, a former resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in Arlington, Va. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Progressive Baptist Church in Lafayette. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. She is survived by her former husband, Andrea Leslie of South Carolina; her father, the Rev. David Smith Jr. of Lafayette; one son, Andrea Leslie of South Carolina; one daughter, Ashley Leslie of South Carolina; six brothers, David Smith III of Minnesota; William Smith of Virginia; James Smith of Texas, Kenneth Smith of Maryland, Chris Smith of Demark, and Dwayne Matthews of New Orleans; and five sisters, Ruth Castille of Tennessee, Pauline Smith of Lafayette, Christine Smith-Green of Maryland, Shawn Smith of Virginia and Krystal Smith of Maryl and. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Antioch Baptist Church and National Association of Women Executives. She was a staff assistant for the executive office of the Secretary of State, Madelene Albright. She was a sergeant in the U.S. Army for 12 years. ********************************************************************************************** October 31, 1999 Maxine Martin Merritt Maxine Martin Merritt, 73, a native of Oliver Springs, Tenn., and resident of Gray, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Gray. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. Interment in will be at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, Tenn. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, L.D. Merritt Sr. of Gray; one son, Carl Edward Merritt and wife, Sarah, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Kathryn M. Merritt of Metairie; one brother, Claude Martin of Lafalette, Tenn.; three sisters, Liz Christophers, Lola Griggs and Lula Griggs of Oliver Springs; six grandchildren, Steven Merritt of Morgan City, Angelia M. Gates of Washington D.C., Dorothy Merritt Moore of Vancouver, Wash., Sr. Airman David Merritt of Edwards Air Force Base, Joanna M. Bookenberger and Abigail Merritt of Houma; and six great-grandchildren, Bethanna Merritt, Brandon Merritt, Sean Moore, Madison Moore, Keri Ann Bookenberger and Olivia Merritt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Martin and Eda Ann Justice Martin Adams; one son, L.D. Merritt Jr.; five brothers, Carlos Martin, Leland Martin, Frank Martin, Fred Martin and Meather Martin; and one sister, Lassie M. Ford. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church, a member of the First Baptist Church Choir and Vacation Bible School Volunteer at the First Baptist Church of Gray. *********************************************************************************************** October 31, 1999 John Boyd Thomas John Boyd Thomas, 80, a native of Homer and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marion Rouen Thomas of Houma; three sons, Joseph Bryant and James Michael Thomas, both of Houma, and William Paul Thomas of Bayou Blue; three daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Smith and Mrs. Jessie (Brenda) Jackson, both of Houma, and Mrs. Sidney (Myrna) Millard of Monroe; two brothers, William C. Thomas of Shreveport, and Doyle P. Thomas of San Angelo, Texas; one sister, Dolly Thomas Perryman of Minden; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Doc" and Broncho Prather Thomas; one brother, Marlin Ray Thomas; and one grandson, Jessie Boyd Jackson. He was a retired dispatcher and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran.