Obituaries for FEBRUARY 2000; 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://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ================================================================ February 1, 2000 Mary L. Boyer Durham Mary L. Boyer Durham, 75, a native of Paradis and resident of Marrero, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, J an. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Larry Durham of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Claude and Oliver Boyer Jr.; one sister, Dorothy Benoit; one grandson; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ray Durham; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Boyer Sr.; one brother, Wilfred Boyer; and one sister, Agnes Legendre. February 1, 2000 Gerald "T-Shay" Foret Gerald "T-Shay" Foret, 57, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Zeringue Foret; his father, Gordnor Foret; one son, Kyle G. Foret and wife Lisa S. Foret; four daughters, Stephanie Foret, Mrs. Ronnie (Angela F.) Ponson, Mrs. Edgar (Dana F.) Gaudet and Mrs. Mark (Anne F.) Foret; one sister, Deborah Thibodeaux; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma T. Foret. February 1, 2000 Claire Herrmann L uke Claire Herrmann Luke, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. Bernard Parish, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Eric and Lonnie Costello; two brothers, Donald and George Herrmann Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Kelley and Carol Kern; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florian A. Luke; her parents, George Herrmann Sr. and Joanna Sanchez Herrmann; two sisters, Gloria Schmidt and Georgianna LeFebvre; and two grandchildren, not named. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. February 1, 2000 Nolan John Posey Sr. (Photo) Nolan John Posey Sr., 66, a native of Austin, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7:37 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Brown Posey of Houma; one son, Nolan John Posey and wife Gina Burchard Posey, M.D., of Allen, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Lisa) Chehardy of Metair ie; and one grandchild, Ashlely Nicole Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Edith Stinson Posey; and one daughter, Mrs. Don (Carolyn Kay) Smith. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a member of Living Word Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. February 1, 2000 Rose Boudreaux Savoie Rose Boudreaux Savoie, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Paul Savoie; one son, John J. Thibodaux; one daughter, Suezanne Gaubert; three sisters, Liz Benoit, Odette DeMarco and Vera Marsigli; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorville and Marie Boudreaux; four brothers, Lawless, Dolien, Junior and Lionel Boudreaux; and four sisters, Dorellia and Bernie Boudreaux, Inez Tabor and Doris Naquin. She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. =============================================================================================== ============================================= ================================================== February 2, 2000 Joyce Jones Barrio Joyce Jones Barrio, 52, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of New Orleans, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her husband, Louis Barrio; two stepsons, Louis Barrio Jr. and Phillip Allen; two stepdaughters, Tina and Carla Barrio; three brothers, Gordon, Richard and the Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr.; six sisters, Emmojean Wade, Yvette Porter, Jane Campbell, Joann Dominique, Virgie Davis and Yvonne Williams; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Jones Sr. and Naomi Thomas Jones. February 2, 2000 Annabelle S. Breen Annabelle S. Breen, 87, a resident of Delray, Fla., died at 5:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, James Ugan of Sacramento, Calif.; one daughter, Georgene U. Hebert of Galliano; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren . She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ugan; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Synek. February 2, 2000 Ernest Reed Jr. Ernest Reed Jr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Moses Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Mel Johnson Reed of Thibodaux; three sons, Ernest Reed III of Fort Riley, Kan., Ronald Reed Sr. of Lake Charles and Gregory Reed of Thibodaux; two daughters, Valerie Reed and Shaendler Green, both of Thibodaux; three brothers, Charles Reed Sr., Gilmore Chatman and Henry Chatman, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Delores Chatman and Marion Johnson, both of Thibodaux; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Reed Sr. and Velma Jones Reed; and one daughter, Gwendolyn Reed Cooks. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. February 2, 2000 Olivia Kelly Shelvy Olivia Kelly Shelvy, no age given, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Brooklyn. She is survived by two sons, Royal Shelvy Sr. of Thibodaux, and Hearld Shelvy Jr. of Raceland; one daughter, Dorothy S. Johnson of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hearld Shelvy Sr.; her parents, Easter and Moses Kelly Sr.; two brothers, George and Moses Kelly Jr.; and four sisters, Ethel, Andrella, Mary and Maude Kelly. She was a member of Bell Baptist Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 3, 2000 Huey "Brother" Blanchard Huey "Brother" Blanchard, 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:45 p.m. Feb. 2, 2000. Visitation will be f rom 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Himel Blanchard of Napoleonville; one son, Warren "P-Nu" Blanchard and wife, Jonell of Pierre Part; one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Laura Lee) Bouquet of White Castle; one brother, Edward Blanchard of Marrero; four sisters, Golden Totora and Shirley Molliere, both of Napoleonville, and Florence Naquin and Gladys Johnson, both of Marrero; and two grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glaspa "Speck" and Faustine Hebert Blanchard; one brother, Charles Blanchard; and five sisters, Doris and Fannie Mae Blanchard, Dorothy Himel, Marie Naquin and Rosa Mae Sanson. He was employed by E.G. Robichaux Company of Labadieville. February 3, 2000 Aysme Marie Domangue Aysme Marie Domangue, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 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 St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one sister, Lena Smith of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julien and Julian Domangue; five brothers, Leon, Albert, Clifford, Johnny and Evest Domangue; and two sisters, Lucielle Robichaux and Estell Vice. February 3, 2000 Edward Servule Gaidry (Photo) Edward Servule Gaidry, 89, a native of Berwick and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a. m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, Edward J. "Jimmy" Gaidry of Houma; three daughters, Barbara Jean Fakier, Kathryn Gaidry and Margaret Shaw, all of Houma; three sisters, Thelma E. Dye, Verna Alexander and Claire Theriot; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Marmande Gaidry; his parents, Servule Edward and Marie Louise Whitney Gaidry; two brothers, Whitney and Donald Gaidry; two sisters, Marie Dominguez and Wilda Roddy; and two great-grandchildren, not named. He was he former bank president and chief executive officer of Terrebonne Bank and Trust, past president of the Terrebonne General Hospital board of trustees, past chairman of the American Heart Association, past chairman of the federal affairs committee of Louisiana Bankers Association, a member of the Houma Elks Club, a member of the St. Gregory Knights of Columbus, past president of the Houma Rotary Club, three-time chairman of the March of Dimes, past chapter president of the American Red Cross, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Ellendale Country Club. He was the 1970 King of Houmas and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. He received The Courier's Most Useful Citizen Award for 1980. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Bernadette Catholic School Endowment Fund. February 3, 2000 Wanda H. Tucker Wanda H. Tucker, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her mother, Ertha Charles of Thibodaux; three children, Tammalaya, Cherell and Whitney Tucker, all of Baton Rouge; one brother, Phil Hills of New Orleans; and four sisters, Selina and Edwina Williams, both of New Orleans, Edith Joseph of Thibodaux, and Lois Redmon of Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her father, Warner Clay. She was a registered nurse, a member of Hiram Chapter No. 1 Order of Eastern Star, a member of King Soloman Palace No. 1 by the authority of Martha Grand Chapter OES, under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council of Louisiana of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masonry. She was president of the Deaconess Board, a Fifth District Sunday school teacher and a member of Moses Baptist Church. =========================== ===================================================================== ================================================================================================ February 4, 2000 Walter John Castille Walter John Castille, 68, a native of Sunset and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hidalgo Castille; two sons, Mark and Troy Castille; three daughters, Julie and Christy Castille and Cathy Castille Benoit; one foster daughter, Brandy Martin; two brothers, John and Clarence Castille; four sisters, Jenny Monticino, Natley Brodum, Dot Gautreaux and Mary Smith; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna Kramer and Walter Bernard Castille; and one brother, Edward Castille. He was a teacher at Nicholls State University for 32 years and chief chemist at Caldwell Sugars. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. February 4, 2000 Milton Albert Delaune Milton Albert Delaune, 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 10:56 a.m. Thurs day, Feb. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Chiasson Delaune; three daughters, Cathy and Dinah Delaune and Mary Collins; four brothers, Alton, Eddie, Nolan and Elson Delaune Jr.; two sisters, Mildred LeBlanc and Audrey Bruce; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elson Delaune Sr. and Blanche Griffin Delaune; one brother, Wilton Delaune Sr.; and one sister, Doris Pitre. February 4, 2000 Joseph Howard Naquin Joseph Howard Naquin, 73, a native of Montegut and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 1 p.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, Bernice Naquin; four sons, Howard Joseph, Anthony, Jerry and David Naquin; four daughters, Peggy Rosas, Caroline Billiot, Patty Gisclair and Allison Gisclair; one sister, Theresa Cox; 13 grandchildren; a nd eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse and Adesia Naquin; one grandchild, not named; and two great-grandchildren, not named. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 259, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8538, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. February 4, 2000 Harriett Springs Parnell Harriett Springs Parnell, 77, a native of Scranton, S.C., and resident of Waycross, Ga., died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Music Funeral Home in Waycross. She is survived by two sons, William C. "Bill" Parnell Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, and David Wayne Parnell of Kempner, Texas; four daughters, Judy P. Field of Bourg, Lennie Marie Hodge of Lakeworth, Fla., Cynthia P. Harris of Fayetteville, N.C., and Debra P. Kite of Kinston, N.C.; one sister, Ada S. Davis of Hemingway, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She wa s preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Parnell Sr.; and her parents, Samuel Edward and Harriett Hutchinson Springs. She was a homemaker. February 4, 2000 Angel Lynn Poindexter Angel Lynn Poindexter, infant, died at birth, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 in Theriot . Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Lynn Shaffer of Theriot; and her grandparents, Wilson and Wilma Farkas of Theriot. February 4, 2000 Edith Sue Jones Sonier Edith Sue Jones Sonier, 64, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000. She donated her body to science and no services are scheduled at this time. She is survived by her husband, Charles J. Sonier of Houma; one son, Ken Schroder of Holiday, Fla.; two daughters, Connie Griggs and Karen Bourg, both of Holiday; one brother, Boyd Jones of Knoxville; one sister, Helen Chruma of Houma; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel Hugh and Edith Glen Atkins Jones; and two brothers, Buddy and Claude Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. February 4, 2000 Joseph "Kingfish" Thompson Sr. [Photo] Joseph "Kingfish" Thompson Sr., 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Residence Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lula Calloway Thompson; two sons, Joseph Thompson Jr. and Jessie James Thompson Sr., both of Houma; three brothers, Albert Sr., Charles Sr. and William M. Lyons Sr., all of Houma; four sisters, Elizabeth L. Smith, Evelyn L. Washington, Ida Mae L. Porche and Ollie Mae L. Jones, all of Houma; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchilren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colbert Thompson and Ida Mae Lyons; his grandparents, Elizabeth R. Smith, Van Lyons and William McKinley Smith; two brothers, Jessie and Eddie Lyons Sr.; and three brothers-in-law, Carlton Verrett Sr., Henry Washington Sr. and Hayward Jones Jr. He was a retired custodian for the Terrebonne Parish school system after 33 years and a member of Residence Baptist Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 6, 2000 Sammie Mae Calloway [Photo] Sammie Mae Calloway, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Mount Zion Baptist C hurch in Houma, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by five children, Cornell Norman, Ronnie Norman, Betty Norman of Houma, Befort C. Calloway III of Phoeniz, Ariz., and Barbara Clay of Monroe; two brothers, Alton and Elroy Clay; two sisters, Elmeda C. Wolfe of Houma and Druzella C. Page of Harvey; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Befort Calloway Sr.; her parents, Samuel and Mary L. Clay; one son, Elroy Elgin Clay; two brothers, James and Melvin Clay; and one sister, Beradine Clay. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. February 6, 2000 Gail Estay Champion Gail Estay Champion, 38, a native of Luling and resident of Paradis, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Glen A. Champion; her parents, James Anthony Sr. and Ruth Emma Cox Estay; two sons, Cody Wayne and Troy Michael Champion; one brother, James A. Estay Jr.; three sisters, Bobbi Schexnayder, Belinda Chatman and Wendy Abate; her grandfather, David Cox; 13 nieces and one great-niece. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Percy and Verlie Estay and Joy Chatman. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. February 6, 2000 Raymond James Lee Raymond James Lee, 62, a native of Picayune, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, James Geiling of Dulac; three brothers, Cleveland Lee of Dulac, Rena Lee of Mississippi and Francis Lee Jr. of Perkinston, Miss.; four sisters, Dolly Fandal of Poplarville, Miss., Henereda Lee and Myrtle Smith of Picayune, and Mary Ladner of Perkinston; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his companion, Theresa M. Geiling; his parents, Francis and Minnie Merie Lee Sr.; and one brother, Luther Lee. February 6, 2000 Lucien "Chou" Matherne Lucien "Chou" Matherne, 84, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Poplarville, Miss., for 41 years, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Whitesand Apostolic Church in Poplarville. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. A graveyard service will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Dufrene Matherne; one son, Kliner Matherne; one daughter-in- law, Carol Matherne of Poplarville; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursin Napoleon Matherne and Domatile Eveline Dardar; two brothers, Kliner and Albert Matherne; two sisters, Nazia M. Verdin and Edna M. Hebert; eight half-brothers, Ernest, F.J. Sr., Lovincy, Loveless, Clay, Eddie, Clarence and Preva Matherne; and three half-sisters, Agnes M. Martin, Ada M. Matherne and Ann M. Arceneaux. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of he United Houmas Nation. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 7, 2000 Mabel Guy Benoit [Photo] Mabel Guy Benoit, 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 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 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Marline) LeBouef, Mrs. Elmar (Stella) Marcel, Mrs. Ferrel (Mabel) Marcel and Mrs. Bill (Betty) Tillman; one brother, Whitney Guy; three sisters, Vivian Eschete, Marie LeBouef and Hazel Scott; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Benoit; her parents, Desiree and Julia Trahan Guy; four brothers, Sidney, Henry, Lawrence and Willey Guy; and three sisters, Louise Blanchard, Evelina Authement and Fabiola Lirette. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. February 7, 2000 Shirley Thibodeaux McElroy [Photo] Shirley Thibodeaux McElroy, 71, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Michael McElroy of Manchester, Maine, Timothy McElroy of New Orleans, and Stephen McElroy of Houma; two daughters, Patti McElroy LeCompte of Richmond, Va., and Peggy McElroy Touchet of Houma; one sister, Doris "Dot" Breaux of Houma; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earna McElroy; her parents, Eris and Libby Guidry Thibodeaux; and one brother, Sammy Thibodeaux. She was a retired receptionist and dental assistant, a director of the P.T.A. at the state and district level, a C.C.D . religion instructor at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a Girl Scout leader. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terrebonne Parish Public Library. February 7, 2000 Aline Anselmi Plaisance Aline Anselmi Plaisance, 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:42 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Hurby Plaisance Sr.; four sons, Tommy, Phillip, Charles and Hurby Plaisance Jr.; two daughters, Margaret P. Blaum and Melissa P. Fanguy; one brother, Harry Anselmi; five sisters, Eviola A. Duet, Ada Belle A. Crabtree, Doris A. Eschete, Nora Anselmi and Nila A. Lasseigne; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean M. and Nora Lathrop Anselmi; and one sister, Geneva A. Lafont. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. February 7, 2000 Mark Etienne Waguespack Sr. [Photo] Mark Etienne Waguespack Sr., 78, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Sun day, Feb. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Grant Waguespack of Houma; one son, Mark E. Waguespack Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Cliff (Claire) Fenton of Houma, and Mrs. Robert (Beth) Simon of New Orleans; three brothers, Arthur and Nelson Waguespack Sr., both of Lafayette, and Nolan Waguespack of Vacherie; one sister, Marie W. Haydel of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fernard Etienne and Bertha Schexnayder Waguespack; and three brothers, Alvin, Fernard and Stanley Waguespack. He was a retired warehouse supervisor for Gulf Oil Corportation and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. February 7, 2000 Edna Weldon [Photo] Edna Weldon, 71, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died Wedensday, Feb. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Baptist Church in Lafayette. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Stander Aldridge and wi fe, Audry, of Houma; one sister, Elnora Ethridge of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. She was a retired postal worker. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 8, 2000 Antoine J. Cheramie Antoine J. Cheramie, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Gernis C. Cheramie; two sons, Freddie and Timmy Cheramie; two daughters, Lourveda C. Chaisson and Marlene C. Sassoni; two brothers, Larry and Stanley Cheramie; four sisters, Pearly Cheramie, Willie Mae Melancon, Sally Deroche and Mary Louise DelGrandle; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Espere Toups Cheramie; and one sister, Loranna Baldo. February 8, 2000 Juanita Theresa Diaz Juanita Theresa Diaz, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Philomena Cemete ry in Labadieville. She is survived by her longtime companion, Beverly Salassi; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemma and Agnes Albert Diaz; and one sister, Marion Pearl Diaz. February 8, 2000 Dorothy Klotz Doucet Dorothy Klotz Doucet, 90, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:32 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by her husband, Norris Doucet; and one sister, Ethyl Roper. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Charles Desforges Sr.; her parents, Charles and Mary Klotz; two brothers, Bernard and Charles Klotz; and three sisters, Margaret Guidry, Lysbeth Messina and Bernadette Hargis. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. February 8, 2000 Leroy "Black" Freeman Sr. Leroy "Black" Freeman Sr., 66, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Foret Freeman; two sons, Rodney and Leroy Freeman Jr.; three daughters, Rhonda Freeman, Donna Allemand and Denise Adams; two brothers, Adrien and Raymond Freeman; one sister, Olivia Brown; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrien and Mary Ourso Freeman; three brothers, Frank, Russell and John Freeman; and one sister, Irene Plaisance. February 8, 2000 Louise L. Guidry Louise L. Guidry, 93, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:54 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Jessie, Philip and Jake Guidry Sr.; two daughters, Patsy Quatrevingt and Catherine Ougel; two brothers, Camille and Belton "Ben" Ledet; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Joseph Guidry; her parents, Marceline and Madeline R. Ledet; one son, Carroll "Butch" Guidry; three brothers, Arnold, Sylvest and Ebdon Ledet; and f our sisters, Leona and Nora Ledet, Eva Orgeron and Evela Savoie. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society for 65 years and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. February 8, 2000 Mary Rodrigue Roundtree Mary Rodrigue Roundtree, 88, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:29 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Gayle Roundtree Rogers; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble Roundtree; her parents, Joseph and Cecile Levron Rodrigue; two brothers, Sam and Bob Rodrigue; one sister, Helen Landry; and one grandson, Dale Patrick Rogers Jr. February 8, 2000 Quenten Michael Strong Quenten Michael Strong, infant, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2000. Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by her parents, Thad and Maureen Boudreaux Strong; his grandparents, Lloyd and Joyce Learman, and Roger J. Boudreaux; his great-grandmother, Lola Bourg; his godparents, Roxanne Martin and John Richard; one bro ther, Garyn James Strong; two half-brothers, John and Thad Strong; a nd one half-sister, Stephenie Strong. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Janice Boudreaux and Merton Strong; and his great- grandparents, Calvin Tan Bourg, Mr. and Mrs. Aramise Boudreaux Sr., Samuel and Neddie Strong and Inez Knoll. February 8, 2000 Evelyn Cecile Cunningham Heinen Vincent Evelyn Cecile Cunningham Heinen Vincent, 60, a native of Houma and resident of Katy, Texas, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Craig Steven Heinen and wife, Mary Boudreaux Heinen, of Katy, Texas, Kevin Lewis Heinen and wife, Tammy Gil Heinen, of Eunice, and Laand Gary Paul Heinen of Orlando, Fla.; one widowed daughter-in-law, Darlene Christ Heinen Guillory of Eunice; one sister, Mrs. Mark (Rita Mae Cunningham) Babin; one brother, Vernon Ray Cunningham Sr. and wife, Billie Austin Ruth; and eight grandchildren, Shane Joseph Heinen of Eunice, Richard Joseph Heinen, Cody Samuel Heinen and Cole Steven Heinen, all of Katy, Texas, Skyleigh Rinette Heinen of Mandeville, and Sadie Dawn Heinen, Lacie Nicole Heinen and Hollie Elizabeth Heinen, all of Eunice; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mildred Porche Cunningham of Houma; two sisters, Beverly Ann Cunningham Arceneaux and Pamela Cunningham Triche, both of Houma; one daughter, Ranola Ann Heinen; and one son, Richard Wayne Heinen. Arrangements are being handled by Samart Funeral Home. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 9, 2000 Philip Joseph Breaux [Photo] Philip Joseph Breaux, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Trahan Breaux; one son, Mickey John Breaux and wife, Michelle, of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Tracy) Trosclair and Tricia Breaux, both of Houma; three brothers, Ernest A., David and Henry Breaux, all of Houma; five sisters, Mrs. Hayes (Genevieve) Portier, Mrs. Thaddeus (Norma) Duplantis, Mrs . Edward (Rose) Pinel, Mrs. Roy (Mary Lee) Rhodes and Mrs. Jerry (Gail) Dardar, all of Houma; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Adrina Klingman Breaux; one son, John-John Joseph Breaux; two brothers, Charles Joseph and Jules Breaux and one sister, Mrs. Norman (Adrina) Leonard. February 9, 2000 Augusta Augustine "Mollie" LeBeouf Hebert [Photo} Augusta Augustine "Mollie" LeBeouf Hebert, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Walter Hebert Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Philo (Adeline) Hebert and Mrs. John (Joy) Verret, both of Houma; three brothers, Dordon LeBeouf of Brownsville, Texas, Alex LeBeouf of Montegut, and Ray LeBeouf of Dulac; two sisters, Vernel LeBeouf and Mona Luke, both of Dulac; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Francis Hebert Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Adeline Buquet LeBeouf Sr.; three sons, David James, Terry Joseph and Keith Paul Hebert; one daughter, Nancy Hebert; two broth ers, Robert and Thomas "Pit" LeBeouf Jr.; and three sisters, Betty LeBeouf, Nell L. Scott and Kate L. Marcel. February 9, 2000 Lydia Marie "Della" Henry Pellegrin Lydia Marie "Della" Henry Pellegrin, 84, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 4:07 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Robert J. Pellegrin of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Wilda) Bonvillain and Mrs. Phillip (Janet) Roundtree, both of Houma; four brothers, J.C., Nelson, O'Neil and Milton Henry, all of Houma; four sisters, Lelia Duplantis, Irene Lirette, Ouida Bergeron and Emily Lester, all of Houma; 19 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 13 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Pellegrin; her parents, Constant and Lelia Chaisson Henry; and three brothers, Levis, Norman and Camille Henry. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. February 9, 2000 Marie R. Templet Marie R. Templet, 83, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at As sumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James J. "Jim" Templet; two sons, Charles L. and James D. Templet; two daughters, Margarite T. DePriest and Connie T. Traigle; one sister, Mildred Rousseau; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Hillary and Corinne Dupre Rousseau; six brothers, Herbert, Lloyd, Norris, Joseph, Richard and Nolan Rousseau; and two sisters, Lillian Rousseau and Pearl R. Barlow. February 9, 2000 Dolores Robichaux Thibodeaux Dolores Robichaux Thibodeaux, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Thibodeaux of Slidell, and Dennis Thibodeaux of Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, Emmett "Butch" Robichaux Jr. of Houma; four sisters, Iris R. Borne, Althea R. Malbrough, Darlyne R. Acosta and Diane Robichaux, all of Houma; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thibodeaux; and her parents, Emmett an d Viola Bodin Robichaux Sr. She was a homemaker. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 10, 2000 Philip Joseph Breaux [Photo] Philip Joseph Breaux, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Trahan Breaux; one son, Mickey John Breaux and wife, Michelle, of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Ken (Tracy) Trosclair and Tricia Breaux, both of Houma; three brothers, Ernest A., David and Henry Breaux, all of Houma; five sisters, Mrs. Hayes (Genevieve) Portier, Mrs. Thaddeus (Norma) Duplantis, Mrs. Edward (Rose) Pinel, Mrs. Roy (Marylee) Rhodes and Mrs. Jerry (Gail) Dardar, all of Houma; three grandchildren, Ethan and Brianna Breaux and Koy Trosclair; two step-grandchildren, Justin Griffin and Brittany Porche; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Adrina Klingman B reaux; one son, John-John Joseph Breaux; two brothers, Charles Joseph and Jules Breaux; and one sister, Mrs. Norman (Adrina) Leonard. He was a superintendent for J. Ray McDermott. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. February 10, 2000 Odette T. Champagne Odette T. Champagne, 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:06 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Lancaster, Tenn. A memorial service was held on Wednesday in Carthage, Tenn. She is survived by one son, Carl Champagne of Pomfret Center, Conn.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Johnson of Lancaster; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Champagne of Lockport; and her parents, Edgar E. and Lucille C. Adams Toups of Lockport. February 10, 2000 Lolita Pierce Danos Lolita Pierce Danos, 89, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, James, Reilly, Raymond and Russell Danos; four daughters, Nelma D. Kieff, Reba D. Adams, Barbara D. Hebert and Beverly D. Dufrene; one brother, Enest Pierce; 24 grandchildren; 42 great-grandch ildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Danos; her parents, Clayborne and Ernestine Lorraine Pierce; two brothers, Arthur and Charles Pierce Sr.; one sister, Loridia P. Savoie; and two grandsons, Regan Kieff and Marty Danos. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. February 10, 2000 Nelson A. Folse Jr. Nelson A. Folse Jr., 56, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:23 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Martha Legendra Folse; his mother, Eva Bourg Folse; two sons, Nelson E. and Jardon T. Folse; three daughters, Michelle F. Himel, Melissa F. Schoonover and Rebekah E. Folse; one brother, Carroll Folse; two sisters, Carolyn F. Letellier and Judy F. Rousset; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Folse Sr. February 10, 2000 Lelia Pitre Lefort Lelia Pitre Lefort, 91, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Roosevelt Lefort; three daughters, Rita Rousse, Clarise Danos and Mae Chiasson; one sister, Thelma Rodriguez; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcee Lefort; her parents, Didier and Julia Pitre; one son, Alcee Lefort Jr.; six brothers, Paul, Mark, Leo, Percy, Antoine and Eads Pitre; two sisters, Edith Curole and Regis Theriot; and one grandson, Larry David Lefort. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 11, 2000 Billy Bohannon Sr. [Photo] Billy Bohannon Sr., 72, a native of Omaha, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Thomas Bohannon of Houma; one son, Billy Bohannon Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Rabun and Mrs. Murke (Claudia) Trahan, both of Houma, and Mrs. Billy (Connie) Pitts of San Antonio, Texas; and five grandchildren, Jessica Rabun, Paul Trahan, Holly Pitts, Michael Pitts and Billie Bohannon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Connie Derrick Bohannon; and one sister, Pearlene Wheeles. He was a retired assistant superintendant for Haliburton Services, a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a member of First Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. February 11, 2000 Katherine Marie Detillier Burdwell [Photo] Katherine Marie Detillier Burdwell, 69, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 12:42 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Christian Burdwell Sr.; her father, Moise Detillier Sr.; two daughters, Patsy Autin and Corinne Legendre; three brothers, Johnny, Curtis and Moise Detillier Jr.; two sisters, Sondra Thompson and Terry Detillier; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Corinne LeBoeuf Detill ier; one son, Christian Burdwell Jr.; one sister, Betty LeBoeuf; and one grandchild, Patsy V. Frazier. February 11, 2000 The Rev. Albert Dufrene [Photo] The Rev. Albert Dufrene, 77, a native of Westwego and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Westside Funeral Home in Westwego. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Nora P. Dufrene; two sons, Michael B. and Silas B. Dufrene; two daughters, Carolyn D. Jackson and Pamela D. Parfait; one brother, Alfred Dufrene; one sister, Elizabeth D. Dufrene; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Eurize A. Dufrene; one son, Albert Dufrene Jr.; six brothers, Sylvester, Johnny, Shorty, Robert, Evest and Leo Paul Dufrene; and one sister, Philomena D. Savoie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family or to the Ministers Retirement Fund. February 11, 2000 Roy Joseph Dufrene Roy Joseph Dufrene, 53, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:54 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000. A memorial mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. He is survived by his mother, Elvida Pitre Dufrene; one son, Cory Dufrene; one daughter, Nicol Dufrene Williams; one brother, Robert Dufrene; one sister, Lois Dufrene Terrebonne; and one grandson, Nicholas Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Dufrene; his paternal grandparents, Nickolas and Agnes Vedros Dufrene; his maternal grandparents, Fedless and Lorida Doucet Pitre; one brother, Jimmy Dufrene Sr.; and one grandson, Joseph Benjamen Williams. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. February 11, 2000 Alice Danos Matherne Alice Danos Matherne, 74, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lester Matherne; one son, Audie Matherne; one daughter, Catherine Matherne; one brother, Earl Matherne; three sisters, Thelma "Sue" Champagne, Fannie Tregre and Patricia Cortez; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius Danos Sr. and Lena Cortez Danos; and two brothers, Anthony and Junius Danos Jr. February 11, 2000 James "Tom" Sewire James "Tom" Sewire, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Sewire of Thibodaux; four sons, Alvin, Gerald and Donald Sewire, all of Thibodaux, and Floyd Sewire of Hous ton, Texas; four daughters, Diane Hall, Gwendolyn Guillot and Joyce Sewire, all of Thibodaux, and Janet Sewire of Baton Rouge; 28 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ada Dickerson Sewire; and one son, Charles Washington Sr. He was a retired sugar cane farmer, a member of the Deacon Board and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. February 11, 2000 Delores "Tutie" Singleton-Short Delores "Tutie" Singleton-Short, 58, a native of Amelia and resident of Gibson, died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Robert Short Jr. and wife, Shavon, of Morgan City, Calvin Short and wife, Karen, of Houma, Francis Lee, Harrison, D urwin and Steven Short, all of Gibson; six daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Evelyn) Wilson of Patterson, Linda Wells, Mrs. Carlos (Karen) Jenkins and Whykina Short, all of Gibson, Elaine Short of Houma, and Carolyn Short of Lafayette; two brothers, Henry Henderson of Berwick and Louis Henderson of Thibodaux; two stepbrothers, Larry Singleton of Houma, and the Rev. Robert Walmsley of New Orleans; one sister, Hilda Jones of Amelia; five stepsisters, Mary Lee Vining and Matilda Harris, both of Marrero, Betty Young and Marion Murray, both of Patterson, and Diane S. Johnson of Morgan City; 36 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, not named; her parents, not named, two brothers, not named; one sister, not named; and one grandson, not named. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 12, 2000 Gilbert G. "Pete" Durocher Gilbert G. "Pete" Durocher, 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by one son , David Durocher; one daughter, Sally Thibodeaux; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erna Fields Durocher; his parents, Albert and Marie Louise Oncale Durocher; five brothers, not named; and eight sisters, not named. February 12, 2000 Abbie Sims [Photo] Abbie Sims, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake Services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Greater St. Matthew's Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Albert and Arthur Sims, both of Houma; one daughter, Adrine Sims of Houma; 36 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lula Jones Sims; two sons, Willie Mason and Charles Sims; two daughters, Edna Mae Robertson and Lucinda Sims; one brother, Eric Sims; and 10 sisters, Loletha, Martha, Ella, Mary, Doretha and Eva Sims, Irene S. Tillman, Elmira S. Smith, Janie S. Willis and Lorine Bradley Sims. She was a member of the Usher Board and a member of Greater St. Matthew's Baptist Church. =================================================================================== ============= ================================================================================================ February 13, 2000 Clement "Kim" Adams [Photo] Clement "Kim" Adams, 87, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 10:07 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Vivian "Granny" Adams; one son, Kenneth "Sam" Adams and wife Patricia Martin Adams; one brother, Etienne J. Adam; one sister, Rosalie B. Adam St. Pierre; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Lagrone, Allison Adams LeCoq and Kristel Adams Ivy; three great- grandchildren, Nicole Ashley LeCoq, Katie Renee LeCoq, and Conner Bruce Adams Ivy; and two grandsons-in-law, Patrick Shane LaCoq and Bruce Randall Ivy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elais A. and Claudia M. Pierce Adam; two brothers, Claiborn P. Adam and Edgard E. Adam; and seven sisters, Camillia A. Adam, Aline Adam, Viola M. Adam, Alexina M. Hebert, Agatha A. Adam, Marie J. Knight and Marie Theresa Adam. He was an employee for South Coast Sugars for 45 years. Arrangements are being handled by Samart Funeral Home. February 13, 2000 Mabel Breaux Bollinger Mabel Breaux Bollinger, 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Prairieville, died at 9:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, Robert J. Bollinger of Prairieville; one daughter, Carol Bollinger Gomez of Prairieville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll J. Bollinger; and her parents, Albert and Clothilde Richoux Breaux. February 13, 2000 Edna Allen Charles Edna Allen Charles, 100, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time today at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one brother, Philip Anderson of New Orleans; and one sister, Margaret Williams of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Charles; her parents, Susan Noble Anderson and John Anderson Sr.; two brothers, John Anderson Jr. and Richard Anderson; and one sister, Rosa Anderson. She was a membe r of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 103 and was a Past Worthy Matron. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 14, 2000 Henry John Belanger Henry John Belanger, 92, a native and resident of Franklin, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin. The Rosary will be recited at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Franklin Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Thibodeaux Belanger; two sons, John Leslie Belanger of Baton Rouge, and Bryan Joseph Belanger of Brewton, Ala.; three daughters, Dardnella Brock of Brewton, Jean Woody of Pasadena, Texas, and Leon Bennett of Baytown, Texas; one brother, Mitchell Belanger of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovilia Boudreaux and Mitchell Belanger; two brothers, Sterling and Celastin Belanger; four sisters, Olivia B. Robicheaux, Ida B. Morales, Virginia B. Belanger and Ovilia B. Henry; and one grandson, Bryan Joseph Belanger Jr. He was a retired employee of Te xaco and a parishioner of St. Jules Catholic Church. February 14, 2000 Julie Charpentier Bernard Julie Charpentier Bernard, 35, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Todd Bernard; her parents, Lawrence and Rosemary Allemand Charpeniter; two sons, Ian and Ryan Bernard; one daughter, Tiffany Plaisance; her grandparents, Morris and Lydia Trosclair Allemand; three brothers, Linton, Robert and John Charpentier; and one sister, Elizabeth C. Chugden. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roseluce and Viola Charpentier. She was a former religion teacher and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. February 14, 2000 Cleveland J. Cortez Cleveland J. Cortez, 73, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Annex in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eva Kraemer Cortez; four sons, Wayne, Bruce, Barry and Jerry Cortez; four daughters, Kathy and Mitzi Cortez, Monica Granier and Melinda Martinez; three sisters, Verna Mahler, Erma Becnel and Alicia Robichaux; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Alidore Cortez; and two brothers, Ozema and Ervin Cortez. February 14, 2000 Dawn Scurto Dick Dawn Scurto Dick, 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Dick of Houma; one daughter, Kelsey Nicole Dick of Houma; four brothers, Michael, Charles, Dean and Gary Scurto; and five sisters, Mrs. James (Grace) Dugus, Mrs. Milfred (Sandra) Zeringue, Mrs. Danny (Dorothy) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Robert (Vicki) Kearns and Mrs. Robert (Deborah) Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Doiron Scurto Sr.; one brother, Ricky Scurto; and one sister, Penny Scurto. She was a teacher for Terrebonne Parish, a member of PHI Delta Kappa and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. February 14, 2000 Helen Irene Jones H elen Irene Jones, 65, a native of Kilgore, Texas, and resident of Patterson, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. A private memorial service will be held today. She is survived by her husband, Robert Sayers; two sons, Robert and Brian Sayers; one daughter, Karen Richard; two brothers, Michael and Eugene Pyle; one sister, Josephine Pyle; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Jones; two parents, Alvin Hall and Mary Griffin Pyle; her stepfather, Quentin Pyle; two sons, Steven and Stanley Dee Sayers; and one brother, Gilbert Pyle. February 14, 2000 Brenton Wade King Sr. [Photo] Brenton Wade King Sr., 63, a native of Stearns, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Gale Wills King; one son, Brenton Wade King Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. David (Donna) Bledsoe; two brothers, Boyce and Shannon King; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Shelby) Morris; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Isaac and Clemie Vaughn King. He was the manager of Arrow Contractors, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a membe r of Victory Christian Center. February 14, 2000 Bernard John Naquin Sr. [Photo] Bernard John Naquin Sr., 69, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Montegut, died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Billiot Naquin of Montegut; four sons, Ronald J. Naquin Sr. of Larose, Carroll and Bernard "B.J." Naquin Jr., both of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Gary Naquin of Houma; three daughters, Patricia N. Spikes of Jefferson, Texas, Patty Naquin of Orange City, Fla., and Tammy Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three brothers, Deme and Pierre Naquin, both of Isle de Jean Charles, and Albert Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three sisters, Denecia N. Billiot of Isle de Jean Charles, Nolia N. Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Ancelie N. Dardar of Bourg; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Valorine Bourg Naquin; and four brothers, Harry, Gustave, Simon and Gabriel Naquin. He was a tugboat captain for Montiero Towing and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. February 14, 2000 Mary Andras Naquin Mary Andras Naquin, 78, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Roy P., Johnny J. and Michael J. Naquin; four brothers, Joseph, O'Neil, Leroy and Shelby Andras; six half-brothers, Jimmy, Robert, Alton, Richard, Bobby and Eugene Andras; two sisters, Bernice Duhe and Irene Lassigne; two half-sisters, Theresa McDonald and Velma Roundtree; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raoul P. Naquin; her parents, Dorville and Eve Boudreaux Andras; and three brothers, Morris, Lawrence and Clarence Andras. February 14, 2000 Samuel Percy Pertuit Sr. Samuel Percy Pertuit Sr., 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Verret Pertuit; five sons, Hank J., Emile J., Harvey P. Sr., Ellis J. Sr. and Samuel P. Pertuit Jr.; six daughters, Cheryl P. Richard, Marie P. Walker, Charlene P. Farrera, Amanda P. Shefcyk, Emily P. Dufrene and Colleen P. Zeringue; one brother, Lloyd P. Pertuit; two sisters, Dola Gaudet and Catherine Punch; 28 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura Martin Pertuit; and one brother, John J. "Junius" Pertuit Jr. February 14, 2000 Edward Joseph Toups [Photo] Edward Joseph Toups, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 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 St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Merita Champagne Toups of Houma; his mother, Edrith Labit Toups of Houma; two sons, Randall Toups and wife, Bonnie Toups, and Kerry Toups and wife, Angel Lambas Toups, all of Houma; two daughters, Pamela Jane Toups of Houma, and Mrs. George (Angela) Beaudry of Montegut; one brother, Raymond Toups and wife, Ilda Mae, of Houma; and six grandchildren, Mime and Maggie Theriot, Tiffany, Michael and Matthew Toups and Joseph Beaudry. He was preceded in death by his father, Lovancie Toups; and one sister, Baby Toups. He was a retired salesman for Terrebonne Wholesale and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 15, 2000 Julie Marie Chauvin Foret Julie Marie Chauvin Foret, 86, a native of Mathews, a past resident of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, O'Neil A. Foret Sr.; one son, Patrick F. Foret of Mandeville; mother-in-law of, Hamilton Dantin and Wayne McNamee; two daughters, Nathalie F. Dantin of Raceland, and Evelyn F. McNamee of Metairie; a special daughter-in-law, Ingrid Mueller Jones of Abbeville; three sisters, Claire Hebert and Alice Chauvin, both of Lockport, and Mae Waguespack of China, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Merancia Waguespack Chauvin; one son, O'Neil A. Foret Jr.; one brother, Simon Chauvi n; and three sisters, Anne Verret, Marceline Ragusa and Vlyna Plaisance. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses are preferred or memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Louisiana. Arrangements are being handled by Samart Funeral Home. February 15, 2000 Beulah P. Guillot Beulah P. Guillot, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. "Joe" Guillot; one son, Charles J. Guillot; two daughters, Elaine G. Ford and Mary G. Westerman; three brothers, Leaster, Chester and Jessie Prejeant; five sisters, Eunice Gauthreaux, Hula Prejeant, Doris Boudreaux, Dorothy Naquin and Enola Thibodaux; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Prosper and Alice Bergeron Prejeant. February 15, 2000 Lilly C. "Tootsie" Henry Lilly C. "Tootsie" Henry, 71, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four sons, Steven Mark, Kevin Clark, Toby Charles and Eric Paul Henry; one sister, Lillian Prosperie; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Francis Henry; and her parents, Sterling "Jimmy" and Flossie Blanchard Chamberlain. February 15, 2000 Bernard John Naquin Sr. [Photo] Bernard John Naquin Sr., 69, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Montegut, died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with interment in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Billiot Naquin of Montegut; four sons, Ronald J. Naquin Sr. of Larose, Carroll and Bernard "B.J." Naquin Jr., both of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Gary Naquin of Houma; three daughters, Patricia N. Spikes of Jefferson, Texas, Patty Naquin of Orange City, Fla., and Tammy Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles; three brothers, Deme and Pierre Naquin, both of Isle de Jean Charles, and A lbert Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three sisters, Denecia N. Billiot of Isle de Jean Charles, Nolia N. Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Ancelie N. Dardar of Bourg; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Valorine Bourg Naquin; and four brothers, Harry, Gustave, Simon and Gabriel Naquin. He was a tugboat captain for Montiero Towing and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. February 15, 2000 Marguerite LeBouef Naquin [Photo] Marguerite LeBouef Naquin, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Phillip J. and Dale J. Naquin, both of Houma; three daughters, Connie Parsons, Tina Langley and Lisa Lanoux, all of Houma; one brother, Henry LeBouef Jr. of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theopold Naquin; her parents, Henry and Bernice Ledet LeBouef; and one brother, Urban LeBouef. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Cathol ic Church. February 15, 2000 Edward Joseph Toups [Photo] Edward Joseph Toups, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 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 St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Merita Champagne Toups of Houma; his mother, Edrith Labit Toups of Houma; two sons, Randall Toups and wife, Bonnie Toups, and Kerry Toups and wife, Angel Lambas Toups, all of Houma; two daughters, Pamela Jane Toups of Houma, and Mrs. George (Angela) Beaudry of Montegut; one brother, Raymond Toups and wife, Ida Mae Toups of Houma; six grandchildren, Mime and Maggie Theriot, Tiffany, Michael and Matthew Toups and Joseph Beaudry; and four step- grandchildren, Alexandria and David Beaudry, and J.P. and Jacob Shoemake. He was preceded in death by his father, Lovancie Toups; and one sister, Baby Toups. He was a retired salesman for Terrebonne Wholesale and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. February 15, 2000 Edna Boyd Victor Edna Boyd Victor, 55, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Brooklyn. She is survived by her husband, George Victor Jr. of Thibodaux; five brothers, Joseph, Henry and Clarence Boyd, all of Thibodaux, Junius Boyd of Raceland, and Harold Boyd of New Orleans; and three sisters, Mary Boyd Lee, Beatrice Boyd Steward and Everlina Boyd Tolbert, all of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie and Eddie Boyd Sr.; and one brother, Eddie Boyd Jr. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 16, 2000 Eno J. Cheramie Eno J. Cheramie, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Meta Guidry Cheramie; two daughters, Audrey C. Louviere and Marlene C. Bruce; one brother, Linwood "Boz" Cheramie; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; an d two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daize and Euphramie Pitre Cheramie; one brother, Clarence Cheramie; and two sisters, Victoria Dantin and Josephine Cheramie. He was a member of the Cut Off Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Holy Name Society, a third- and fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus and an usher and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. February 16, 2000 Rene Paul Chiasson Rene Paul Chiasson, 45, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Martha Madere Chiasson; his parents, Huey Chiasson Sr. and Barbara "Bobbie" LeBlanc Chiasson; two sons, Tyler and Cody Chiasson, both of Bayou Vista; two daughters, Misty Chiasson of Bayou Vista, and Ashlyn Chiasson of Labadieville; three brothers, Jerry, Roddy and Huey Chiasson Jr., all of Thibodaux; and one sister, Mrs. Donald (Janice) Constant of Vacherie. February 16, 2000 Catherine Dickerson Catherine Dickerson, 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Fayetteville, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Henry Dickerson III of Lake Charles, Daniel Dickerson of Horn Lake, Miss., and Leon Dickerson of Houma; five daughters, Gail "Abi" Smith and Cathy Bennett, both of Greensboro, N.C., Carol Adams of Raceland, Maxine Jones of Fayetteville, Ark., and Christine Dickerson of Memphis, Tenn.; five brothers, Reginald, Leroy, Clarence and Norman Alexis, all of California, and James Alexis of Kenner; four sisters, Ruth Marshall, Jessie Declues and Elouise Howard, all of California, and Delores Alexis of Arizona; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dickerson Jr.; her parents, James Alexis Sr. and Gertrude Lee Alexis; one son, Mark Anthony Dickerson Sr.; one infant daughter, Barbara Jean Dickerson; and two brothers, Leslie and Gerald Alexis. February 16, 2000 Lily Mae Richard Folse Hidalgo Lily Mae Richard Folse Hidalgo, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Lafayette, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Roger Folse Jr. and wife, Alyce Cancienne Folse of Luling; one daughter, Mrs. William (Cynthia Folse) Colvin III of Lafayette; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Folse Sr.; her second husband, Paul Hidalgo Jr.; her parents, Rene Richard and Evelyn Arcement; and one sister, Mary Louise Richard Gautreaux. February 16, 2000 Leonard Joseph Ledet [Photo] Leonard Joseph Ledet, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his former wife, Elsie R. Ledet of Houma; his mother, Beatrice Porche Ledet of Houma; three sons, Walter "Joey," Mickey and Brian Ledet, all of Houma; four daughters, Cindy Ledet and Marla LeBoeuf, both of Montegut, Mrs. Mark (Sheryl) Hebert of Lafayette, and Gerri Lynn Ledet of Houma; two brothers, Wilson J. Ledet Jr. of Lafayette, and Richard A. Ledet of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Mrs. Alle n (Barbara) Hebert, Mrs. Richard (Jean) Franklin and Tina M. Ledet, all of Houma; and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson J. Ledet Sr.; two sons, Barry J. and Ricky A. Ledet; and one grandson, Allen J. Ledet. He was a retired employee of J. Ray McDermott, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. February 16, 2000 Tammy A. Mabe Tammy A. Mabe, 38, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Hubert J. Mabe Sr.; her mother, Tina Martinez; four sons, Evan, Jules and Hubert Mabe Jr., and Dylan Arcement; and two sisters, Donna Naquin and Yvette Vicknair. She was preceded in death by her father, Aaron Arcement. February 16, 2000 Rosalind Dee "Bae-Bee" McKinley [Photo] Rosalind Dee "Bae-Bee" McKinley, 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 3:01 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Residence Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Willie McKinley Sr.; her parents, Gabriel and Pearl Bennett Jones of Houma; one son, Willie McKinley Jr. of Gray; five daughters, Mortez, Mortel, Kristie, Shyla and Kristen McKinley, all of Gray; four stepbrothers, Edward Fusilier of West Virginia, Darnell Irving of Las Vegas, Nev., and Gilbert and Neil Bingham, both of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Samuel (Stephanie) Adams Jr., Mrs. John (Gilda) Scott and Mrs. Fornell (Brandie) Robinson Sr., all of Houma, and Mrs. Darrell (Carolyn) Woods Sr. of Gray; and six stepsisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Veronica) Ward Sr. of Opelousas, Kelsha Duncan of Thibodaux, Billie Jean Charles of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Aaron (Jo Ann) Mulligan of Houma, Kathy Bingham of New Orleans, and Diane Bingham of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Mary and Sam Solomon Williams; her grandparents, Zachery and Octavia Nixon Bennett, Henry and Ethel Polk Williams, Walter and Francis Savoie Jones and Lou Ella Sion Jones; and one sister, LaTanya Lou Ella Jones. She was a former employee of Leonard Chabert Medical Center and was a student at Nicholls State University. She was a volunteer basketball coach for the Westside Cel tics and was a member of Residence Baptist Church. February 16, 2000 Felecia Dorsey Perrillioux Felecia Dorsey Perrillioux, 90, a native of Lockport and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Preslin, Roy and Oliver Perrillioux II; one daughter, Madeline P. Pearson; 21 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver C. Perrillioux; her parents, Howard and Adelia Blanchard Dorsey; one son, Calden "T-Call" Perrillioux; three brothers, Thomas, Henry and Howard Dorsey Jr.; one sister, Josephine Dorsey; and one grandson, Donnie Glynn Sr. February 16, 2000 Ola Schouest Richoux [Photo] Ola Schouest Richoux, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by one son, LeRoy Richoux Jr. of Houma; th ree daughters, Ellen Webster and Audrey Fletcher, both of Whitter, Ark., and Ann Jones of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Richoux Sr.; her parents, Milton and Hortense Bourg Schouest; four brothers, Gus, Gilmay, Cleveland and Joe Schouest; one sister, Rose Malgum; and one great-grandchild, Joed Matis. She was a homemaker. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 17, 2000 Raymond Joseph "Dee Dee" Breaux [Photo] Raymond Joseph "Dee Dee" Breaux, 68, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 of pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ramona LeFebvre Breaux of Houma; one son, Raymond J. Breaux Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Timothy (Maxine) Autin of Houma, and Evelyn Breaux of Conroe, Texas; one son-in-law, Timothy Autin; one brother, Howard Breaux of Bourg; two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Al icia) Babin of Bourg, and Mrs. Roger (Adele) Jolly of Port Neches, Texas; two grandsons, Jeremy and Ethan DeRoche; and one step-grandson, Timothy Autin Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Grace Belanger Breaux; five brothers, Hensley, Wilton, Hilton, Earl and Anthony Breaux; and two sisters, Mrs. Heba (Edna Mae) Bourg and Helen Trahan. He was a retired aircraft maintenance of aviation supervisor for Texaco, a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7755 and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. February 17, 2000 Audrey Simon Clay [Photo] Audrey Simon Clay, 63, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Houma, died at 7:06 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Houma. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Blaine Clay; her mother, Hilda Brown Simon; two sons, Blaine L. and Dwayne C. Clay; one daughter , Angel Clay; four brothers, Samuel, Rummel, Malcolm and Robert Simon Jr.; three sisters, Rosa Simon, Joyce S. Whitaker and Hilda S. Anthony; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Simon Sr.; and one sister, Gloria Simon. She was a retired teacher for the Terrebonne Parish school system, a member of J.J. Clement Chapter No. 15 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. February 17, 2000 Darrell D. Danos Darrell D. Danos, 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Harris and Amanda Doucet Danos; two sons, Devin David and Dustin Harris Danos; one brother, Derek Danos; and his grandmother, Edna P. Danos. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul Danos, Armand and Vella Trosclair Danos and Eddie Doucet. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. February 17, 2000 Adeline Mathilda Hebert Adeline Mathilda Hebert, 80, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to fu neral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Tenney Hebert; two sons, Lester and Stanley Hebert; one daughter, Sheryl Tabor; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silava and Alice Sanchez Boudreaux; one brother, George Boudreaux; and one sister, Antoinette Boudreaux. February 17, 2000 Alma Savoie Pertuit [Photo] Alma Savoie Pertuit, 66, a native of Valentine and resident of Raceland, died at 1:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Dudley Pertuit; three sons, Randy and Tommy Pertuit, both of Raceland, and Keith Pertuit of Houma; one daughter, Roxanne Choate of Conyers, Ga.; three brothers, Nolan, Sydney and Edmond Savoie Jr., all of Lockport; two sisters, Edna Ledet of Galliano, and Velma Adams of Raceland; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Savoie Sr. and Annie Breaux Savoie; three brothers, Norman, Shelton and Albert Savoie; and o ne sister, Edwina Savoie Pierce. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. February 17, 2000 Mary Agnes Comeaux Richmond Mary Agnes Comeaux Richmond, 49, a native of Grand Coteau and resident of Houston, Texas, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Brookside Funeral Home in Houston. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Houston, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Richmond of Houston; one son, Anthony Sonnier of Houston; two daughters, Shilonda S. Taylor and Andreeda Sonnier, both of Houston; her mother, Audry Comeaux of Houston; two brothers, John and James Comeaux, both of Houston; three stepbrothers, Stanford, Michael and Minister Vincent Fusilier Sr., all of Houma; one sister, Mary Joyce King of Humble, Texas; three stepsisters, Barbara Sam of Larose, and Patricia Fusilier and Anita Burks, both of Houma; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Octave Comeaux; and her stepfather, Vincent Edmond Fusilier Sr. February 17, 2000 John Adrian Whipple John Adrian Whipple, 42, a native and resident of Metairie, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie, with inter ment in All Saints Mausoleum in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Kenni Kay Whittington Whipple of Metairie; his parents, Marcel Whipple and Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Jouandot of Harahan; two daughters, Lindsey K. and Lauren E. Whipple, both of Metairie; and one sister, Donna Jouandot Timken of Metairie. He was the owner of John Adrian Whipple Contracting Company, Inc. and had worked in the Houma- Terrebonne area. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, St. Rita Catholic Church or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 18, 2000 Stephanie Westbrook Augustine Stephanie Westbrook Augustine, 38, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater Liberty Baptist Church in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in Restlawn Park Mausoleum in Avondale. She is survived by her husband, Byron P. Augustine Sr.; her mother, Ellen M. Westbrook; one son, Quinton Westbrook; one stepson, Byron P. Augustine Jr.; her grandmother, Carrie Heigh ts Westbrook of Houma; five brothers, Louis, John, Larry, Terry and Stephen Corey Westbrook; and two sisters, Joyce W. Alston and Jacquelyn "Jackie" Stewart. She was preceded in death by her father, William Westbrook Jr. She was a teacher for the Orleans Parish School Board, a member of the choir, a youth counselor, a member of Couples Ministry, a member of the Women of Liberty and a member of Greater Liberty Baptist Church. February 18, 2000 Carrie Elizabeth Moreland Bottera Carrie Elizabeth Moreland Bottera, 75, a native of Minden and resident of Houma, died at 2:06 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Minden. She is survived by her husband, Edward Bottera of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. John (Bonnie) Daigle of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Bonnie) Hunter of Minden; one grandson, Kenneth A. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Anna; and two great-grandchildren, Kendra and Kevin Bonvillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willi am and Alta Bacum Moreland. Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. February 18, 2000 Thelma Galjour Chambers Thelma Galjour Chambers, 77, a native of Valentine and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from noon to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry Chambers; one daughter, Nellie Galjour Savoie; one brother, Loyman Orgeron; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert "Lou" Galjour; her parents, Roosevelt and Alice Barrios Orgeron; and one son, Gery Galjour Sr. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. February 18, 2000 Benjamin T. "Ben" Morgan Sr. Benjamin T. "Ben" Morgan Sr., 92, a native of Gibson and resident of New Iberia, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in New Iberia. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alice Raymond Morgan of New Iberia; three sons, Paul Morgan and wife, Julie, and Robert R. and wife, Sharon, all of New Iberia, and Benjamin Morgan Jr. and wif e, Page, of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Virginia) Moore of Chicago, Ill., and Victoria Morgan of New Iberia; three half-brothers, Richard Morgan of Springfield, Va., Tommy Morgan of Tampa, Fla., and Harry Morgan; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Fenwick and Virginia Guedry Morgan; five brothers, not named; and five sisters, not named. He was a retired derrick barge captain for Senac Towing Company and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. February 18, 2000 Rose Marie Watkins Rose Marie Watkins, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. 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. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Louis Watkins Jr. of Thibodaux; her mother, Bessie Mae Duncan of Thibodaux; four sons, Johnny Lee, Glenn, Ronald and Donald Watkins, all of Thibodaux; two daughters, Ann Marie Clark and Angela Watkins Triggs, both of Thibodaux; four brothers, Calvin, Royal and Roland Duncan, all of Thibodaux, and Norman Duncan Jr. of Gibson; four sisters, Willa Mae Dorsey, Ceola L. Pharagood, Brenda Duncan and Albertha Dun can, all of Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Duncan Sr.; and one son-in-law, Gene Triggs. She was a homemaker and a member of Moses Baptist Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 19, 2000 Patricia Ann "Patsy" Blanchard Patricia Ann "Patsy" Blanchard, 34, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eric Blanchard; her parents, Wilfred Ledet and Genevieve Vito Brunet; one son, Sean A. Blanchard; one daughter, Jessica L. Blanchard; four brothers, Henry, Todd, Mark and Randy Ledet; and nine sisters, Sandy, Connie, Melanie, Kristie, Robin and Tracy Ledet, Roxanne Dupre, Lisa Fryou and Kathy Borne. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerrith Ledet. February 19, 2000 Alpha Stanga Kraus Alpha Stanga Kraus, 99, a native of St. Tammany Parish and resident of New Orleans, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home in New Orleans. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Bennett Cemetery in Folsom. She is survived by one son, Andrew Kraus and wife, Alice, of Houma; and one daughter, Georgia DeLuca; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry Kraus; her parents, Andrew Doty and Julia Augusta Bennett Stanga; one brother, Frank Stanga; one sister, Alice Stanga; and one great-granddaughter, Kara. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 20, 2000 Vernon Benoit Vernon Benoit, 52, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery in Choctaw. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Delatte Benoit; his mother, Louise Thibodaux Benoit; one daughter, Jade Davidson; nine brothers, Arthur, Jerry, Rodney , Autry, Lloyd, Peter, Paul, Irvin and Adam Benoit Jr.; and eight sisters, Tessie Hebert, Virgie Ross, Sally Templet, Merlene Molaison, Elma Wilson, Irma Usea, Hazel Farace and Patricia Landry. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Benoit Sr.; and two daughters, Angie and Alicia Benoit. February 20, 2000 Willie Anthony Fitch Willie Anthony Fitch, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Belinda Boquet Fitch of Houma; one daughter, Jessica Smith of Houma; seven brothers, Adam Fitch, Peter Fitch, Raymond Fitch, Thaddeus Fitch, Rannie Fitch, Larry Fitch and Ronald Fitch all of Houma; two sisters, Eveline Verdin and Marian Smiley both of Houma; and three grandchildren, Chastity Fitch, Chase Smith and Dean Smith III. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Cecile Smith Fitch; five brothers, Leroy Fitch, Michael Fitch, Ernest Fitch, Junior Fitch and Roland Fitch; and two sisters, Helen Fitch and Mary Bennett. He was a tug boat captain for Odssea Marine and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. February 20, 2000 Josephine Daigle Legendre Josephine Daigle Legendre, 100, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons-in-law, Noland Roger Sr., Peter Roger and Louis Boston; two daughters, Ethel Legendre Roger and Theresa Legendre Roger; one daughter-in-law, Theresa A. Legendre; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Legendre; her parents, Treville and Malvina Boudreaux Daigle; two sons, Francis and Eugene Legendre Sr.; two daughters, Marie Louis Legendre and Mae Legendre Boston; eight brothers, Alfred, James, Emile, Amilcar, Henry, Treville, Eddie and Celestine Daigle; and five sisters, Louise Roundtree, Emilienne Adams, Odile Richaud, Odilia Landry and Bridgette Bergeron. She was a member of St. Genevieve Ladies Altar Society in Thibodaux. February 20, 2000 Anna Kibodeaux Moosa Anna Kibodeaux Moosa, 86, a native of Egan and former resident of Houma, died Fr iday, Feb. 18, 2000 in Orangefield, Texa s. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today until service time Monday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. She is survived by three sisters, Edith Landry of Sulphur, Marceline Jones of Bryan, Texas, and Juanita Myers of Orangefield; and 11 nieces, Gwynda P. Mounce, Polly A. Bland, Frances, Jane, Loretta, Gina, Vivian, Belinda, Leisha, Stephanie and Sabrina; and four nephews, Johnny, Butch, Curly and Roland. February 20, 2000 Albert Pierre Zeringue Albert Pierre Zeringue, 97, a native and resident of Raceland died at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his longtime companion, Gladys Foret; three sisters, Olivia Foret, Martha Robichaux and Agnes Pertuit; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Foret Zeringue; his parents, Clement L. and Octavie Folse Zeringue; five brothers, Vilteres, Sidney, Whitney "King," Henry, and Agney Zeringue; and one sister, Aline Fayette. He was a retired farmer and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Po itiers Catholic Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 21, 2000 Bobby Cantrelle Jr. Bobby Cantrelle Jr., 18, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Bobby Cantrelle Sr. and Lori Martin; his step-parents, Carla T. Cantrelle and David A. Martin; his grandparents, Alvin and Doris Cantrelle; his step- grandparents, Irma T. Toups and Theresa Martin; and one brother, Clay Cantrelle. He was preceded in death by his step-grandparents, Alvin T. Toups and Lindberg H. Martin. He was a 1999 graduate of South Lafourche High School, an employee of Gulf South Systems and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. February 21, 2000 Mae Frances Ellender Mae Frances Ellender, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Louise Deroche Ellender; two brothers, Lewis Ellender Sr. and George Ellender Sr.; one sister, Nell Ellender Aucoin; and two nephews, Kenneth and George Ellender. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. February 21, 2000 Edith Beatrice Gaubert Portier [Photo] Edith Beatrice Gaubert Portier, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gray, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb, 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Portier of Houma, and Mark Portier of Gray; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Patricia) Toups Jr. of Houma, Phyllis Dufrene of Gautier, Miss., and Mrs. Gilmer (Joy) Oubre of Luling; one brother, Calvin Gaubert of Thibodaux; two sisters, Odette Hebert of Thibodaux, and Gertrude Boudreaux of Marrero; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvere Alfred Portier; her parents, Orestile Joseph and Louisa Maria Aupied Gaubert; one brother, Louis Gaubert; and four sisters, Cecile Bourgeois, Corinne Landry, Rita Gaubert and Bertha Leonard. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 22, 2000 Lawrence J. "Doc" Borne Lawrence J. "Doc" Borne, 84, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Lanny Borne and wife, Beverly, of Choupic, Dan Borne and wife, Lisette, of Baton Rouge, and Bob "Morgan" West and wife, Roberta, of Silver Cliff, Colo.; seven grandchildren, Ladd Borne of Vero Beach, Fla., Ashley Borne Rodrigue of Thibodaux, Jason, Elizabeth and David Borne, all of Baton Rouge, Rebecca Borne of New Orleans, and Matthew West of Silver Cliff; and three great-grandchildren, Brandon and Fallon Rodrigue, both of Thibodaux, and Andrew Borne of Vero Beach. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Marie Louise "Peggy" Kearns Born e; his parents, Jules and Seraphine Barrios Borne; and four brothers, Edward, Nolan, Irvin and Lee Borne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8126 Calais St. Suite 10, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Arrangements are being handled by Thibodaux Funeral Home. February 22, 2000 Judy Ann Harris Jackson [Photo] Judy Ann Harris Jackson, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Baptist Church in Montegut. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jackson Jr.; her father, the Rev. Eli Harris Jr.; her stepmother, Carol W. Harris; three sons, Juwann L., Joshua and Joseph Jackson III; one daughter, Watika J. Coleman; one brother, Eli E. Harris III; and two sisters, Veronica H. Bradford and Joyce Williams. She was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Johnson Harris; one son, David Jackson; and one daughter, Julia Jackson. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter's Baptist Church. February 22, 2000 Mary Morici [Photo] Mary Morici, 89, a native of Patterson and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by one niece; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guiseppe and Lolochina Goutta Morici; one brother, Luke Leo Morici; and two sisters, Mrs. Silas (Clara) Green and Congetta "Jeanette" Morici. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. February 22, 2000 Hazie "Sweet" Rose Jr. Hazie "Sweet" Rose Jr., no age given, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Kate Rose of Lockport; one son, John Rose Sr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Irene Johnson of Lockport, and Ann Folse of Long Beach, Calif.; and one sister, Adline Triggs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes Williams and H azie Rose Sr.; and one brother, Joseph Rose. ================================================================================================ =============================================================== ================================= Wednesday -- February 23, 2000 John Bruce Benoit [Photo] John Bruce Benoit, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elma Blanchard Benoit; two sisters, Mary Ann Pellegrin and Lea Marie Cup; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Ernest and Marie Eve Dupre Benoit; and three brothers, Newman J., Leo J. and Paul E. Benoit. He was a retired bridge tender and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. February 23, 2000 Dora Dorsey Dora Dorsey, 100, a native of White Castle and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survi ved by two sons, Lezeme Dorsey Jr. of Raceland, and Royal Dorsey of California; five daughters, Leotha Hood and Beulah Lawson, both of Lockport, Martha Miller of Raceland, Shirley Robinson of Thibodaux, and Olivia Cooper of Baton Rouge; 41 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lezeme Dorsey Sr.; her parents, Tony Boyd and Margaret Wilson; two sons, Leonard and Earnest Dorsey; one daughter, Francina Bailey; and one sister, Sarah Gardner. She was a homemaker and a member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church. February 23, 2000 Henry P. Foret Jr. [Photo] Henry P. Foret Jr., 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Joplin, Mo., died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his companion, Andrea Miller of Joplin; his mother, Joyce Voisin Foret of Bourg; three brothers, Glynn, Larry and Mark Foret, all of Houma; and two sisters, Henrietta "Chickie" Brunet of Bourg, and Tammy Chauvin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry P. Foret Sr.; and two brothers, Harold and William "Bill" Foret. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. February 23, 2000 Behzad Mokhtarnejad Behzad Mokhtarnejad, 70, a resident of Decatur, Ga., died Feb. 16, 2000. Funeral services were Saturday in Snellville, Ga., with burial in Eternal Hills Cemtery in Snellville. He is survived by his wife, Farah Noorbaksh Mokhtarnejad; one son, Siamak "Mac" Mokhtarnejad of Thibodaux; two daughters, Susan M. Chitsaz of Lilburn, Ga., and Soheila M. Khansari of Atlanta, Ga.; and five grandchildren. February 23, 2000 Mae Savoie Thibodaux [Photo] Mae Savoie Thibodaux, 79, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. 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 the church cemtery. She is survived by two sons, Gary and Larry Thibodaux; one daughter, Marjorie Cox; two brothers, Lawrence and Willie Savoie; three sisters, Gertrude Matherne, Marion Benoit and Doris Daigle; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva Savoie; two brothers, Royal and James Savoie Jr.; and one sister, Olivia Carroll. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ Thursday -- February 24, 2000 February 24, 2000 Reed Anthony Griffin Reed Anthony Griffin, 40, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Cassie Plaisance Theriot; his stepfather, Mark A. Theriot; one son, Jean Howell Griffin; two daughters, Layla Elizabeth and Kayla Elizabeth Griffin; and one half-sister, Jessica Griffin Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Griffin; his grandparents, Sidney "Na-Na" and Aline Pitre Plaisance, and Hubert and Jane P. Griffin; and one half-brother, Clifford Savonne Griffin. He was a boat captain for Gulf Inland Marine in Houma and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. February 24, 2000 Lena Marcel Hebert [Photo] Lena Marcel Hebert, 93, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 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 No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Leonard J. Hebert of Houma, and Roland J. Hebert of Youngsville; three daughters, Rita Hebert Marcel and Delores Hebert Crochet, both of Houma, and Patsy Marcel Robichaux of Mississippi; one brother, Wilbert Marcel of New Orleans; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Hebert; her parents, Leonard and Alice Bergeron Marcel; one son, Allie Marcel Jr.; three brothers, Wallace, Allen and Allie Marcel Sr.; four sisters, Leona M. Hebert, Doris M. Landry, Emily M. Thibodaux and Agnolia M. Pontiff; and one grandchild, Jamie Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. February 24, 2000 Alma "Nanny" Lark [Photo] Alma "Nanny" Lark, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dularge, died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Dularge. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Anthony Lark of Houma; one daughter, Theresa A. Lark of Florida; and two sisters, Nellie Thomas of New Orleans, and Lillie Mae Ringold of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lark; her parents, Warmouth and Eva Smith Riley; two daughters, Gail and Antoinette Lark; one brother, Clarence Riley; and four sisters, Sadie Gaskin, Eva Mackie, Albertha Celestin and Lou Ethel Vital. February 24, 2000 Gerald Francis "Sam" Lirette [Photo] Gerald Francis "Sam" Lirette, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Boudreaux Lirette of Houma; his mother, Malvina Mae Voisin Lirette of Dulac; one stepson, Michael Carlos Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Angelle Lirette of Houma; three brothers, Jimmy and Larry Lirette, both of Houma, and Ronald Lirette of Grand Caillou; six sisters, Mrs. Louis (Henrietta) Guidry and Mrs. David (Elaine) Luke, both of Grand Caillou, Mrs. James (Betty) Collins and Mrs. Roy (Linda) Wall, both of Dulac, and Mrs. David (Hedy) Bergeron and Mrs. Steve (Susan) Marcel, both of Houma; and three grandchildren, Hannal, Madelyn and Michael Carlos III. He was preceded in death by his father, Antoine Lirette; one brother, Loney Lirette; his maternal grandparents, Sidney and Lydia Voisin; and his paternal grandparents, James and Elizabeth Lirette. He was a U.S. Army veteran. C hauvin Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. February 24, 2000 Ralph Anthony Pitre Ralph Anthony Pitre, 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services are pending; contact the funeral home at 876-5442 for information. He is survived by his wife, Janis Robertson Pitre; his mother, Ermine Gisclair Pitre; two brothers, Louis Jr. and Ludvic Pitre Sr.; two sisters, Mary Ann Waguespack and Faye Sapia; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Pitre Sr. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Walter Irving Lanier Lodge No. 307 F & AM in Thibodaux. February 24, 2000 Raymond C. Richard Sr. [Photo] Raymond C. Richard Sr., 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. His body was donated to the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He is survived by four sons, Raymond C. Jr., James "Jimmy," Michael and Mark Richard; two daughters, Sylvia "Sissy" R. Bourgeois and Pam R. Daigle; three sisters, Mary R. Duet and Eleanor R. Zeringue, both of Thibodaux, and Agnes R. Landry of Raceland; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jack Richard; his parents, Larret N. Sr. and Mary Ripp Richard; one brother, Larret N. Richard Jr.; one sister, Florence R. Clement; and one grandson, James "J.J." Richard Jr. He was a retired employee of Raceland Sugars Inc. after 45 years of service, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of W.O.W. Lodge No. 664, a member of the Raceland Senior Citizens, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665, a member of the American Legion Post No. 349 and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity. ==================== ============================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 25, 2000 Edward Walter Fedler Sr. [Photo] Edward Walter Fedler Sr., 58, a native of Norwich, Conn., and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Cua Thi Nguyen Fedler of Houma; one son, Walter W. Fedler II of Lucedale, Miss.; four stepsons, Tuan Doan, Truong Doan, Phong Doan and An Doan, all of Houma; three daughters, Tina Havard of Lucedale, Florence Motes of Vancleave, Miss., and Diem Amy Fedler of Houma; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen Flynn Fedler. February 25, 2000 John Benjamin Landry John Benjamin Landry, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:26 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survive d by his wife, Margaret Orgeron Landry of Houma; one son, Johnny Landry of Gibson; one daughter, Charlette Angeron of Berwick; four sisters, Mae Fangue, Corrine Broussard and Agnes Toups, all of Berwick, and Jeanne Elliott of Betty, Texas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Avlea Hulin Landry; four brothers, George, Abby, Gus and Charlie Landry; and one sister, Eula Trahan. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion. February 25, 2000 Leeroy Joseph Lapeyrouse [Photo] Leeroy Joseph Lapeyrouse, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Dale Lapeyrouse of Houma; three daughters, Patricia Carlos, Anne Collins and Janet Young, all of Houma; one brother, Aaron Lapeyrouse; four sisters, Maize Orgeron, Leona Blanchard, LouElla Mount and Linda Martain; and 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother's children, Norman Lapeyrouse, Mona Lapeyrouse McCormick, Lance Lapeyrouse, Rebecca Lapeyrouse Templet, Quentin Lapeyrouse and Van Lapeyrouse. He was preceded in deat h by his parents, Louis and Gladys Lapeyrouse; one brother, Norman Lapeyrouse; and one sister, Eula Adams. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. February 25, 2000 Hestell H. "Sue" Neville Hestell H. "Sue" Neville, no age given, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist Church in Schriever. 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 Blue Lily Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by her companion, Ritney B. Harris of Schriever; one son, Eugene Neville Jr. of Schriever; two brothers, James and Raymond Harold, both of Schriever; four sisters, Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux, Ruby Johnson of New Orleans, Emma Mae Every of Schriever, and Ora Lee Wolf of Houma; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Neville Sr.; her parents, Hestell and John Harold Sr.; and four brothers, Richard, Joseph, Henry and John Harold Jr. She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church. February 25, 2000 R.C. "Jelly" Richardson R.C . "Jelly" Richardson, 78, a native of Oakhurst, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Collins Richardson; two daughters, Shelia Richardson Calongne and Sarah Richardson Profumo; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Artis Lee and Annie Hashaw Richardson; and one daughter, Cindy Richardson Autin. He was a retired oil field worker, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 587 in Grapeland, Texas. February 25, 2000 Jamarie Marie Rose Jamarie Marie Rose, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:36 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Johnalyn Gray and Jamaule Rose, both of Raceland; her grandparents, John and Patricia Gray, and Ora Lee and Arthur J. Rose, all of Raceland; one brother, Jamaule J'son Rose Jr. of Raceland; and three sisters, Dayreion Gray and Ja'Lyn Dayjanay Rose, both of Raceland, and Kehante Thompson of Thibodaux. February 25, 2000 Ja'Lynn Dayjanay Rose Ja'Lynn Dayjanay Rose, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Graveside services wi ll be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Johnalyn Gray and Jamaule Rose, both of Raceland; her grandparents, John and Patricia Gray, and Ora Lee and Arthur J. Rose, all of Raceland; one brother, Jamaule J'son Rose Jr. of Raceland; and two sisters, Dayreion Gray of Raceland, and Kehante Thompson of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Jamarie Marie Rose. February 25, 2000 Dennis "Black" Thibodaux Dennis "Black" Thibodaux, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 20 00. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Lucille Bonvillain; one son, Rudy Thibodaux and wife, Gail Gros Thibodaux; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bonvillain Thibodaux; his parents, Gilbert and Emilie Chiasson Thibodaux; two brothers, Clerfe and Edwin Thibodaux; one half-brother, name not provided; and one half-sister, name not provided. ================================================================================================ =================== ============================================================================= February 27, 2000 Elma C. Boudreaux [Photo] Elma C. Boudreaux, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Blanchard and Gail Lyle; two brothers, Earl and Elward Chauvin; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abbie Boudreaux; her parents, Clay and Louise Stoufflet Chauvin; one brother, Elton Chauvin; and two sisters, Eleanor Charpentier and Elry LeBoeuf. She was a past member of the Ladies Altar Society. February 27, 2000 Leona Bass Graham [Photo] Leona Bass Graham, 77, a native of Ada, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, James Carl Graham of Houma; two daughters, Linda G. Hester of Houma and Carolyn G. Whittington of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; one sister, Ruth B. Thomason of Texas; one brother, Eugene C. Bass of Texas; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Graham; her parents, Clyde and Carrie Akridge Bass; one son, William "Billy" C. Graham; and one sister, Leota B. Jennings. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma and a homemaker. February 27, 2000 Earl Joseph Tastet Earl Joseph Tastet, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Luling, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 11 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Julia Nicholas Tastet; three sons, Earl P., Gary and Shelley Tastet; four daughters, Jeanette Tassin, Natalie Giovingo, Stephanie Rester, Deborah Clanton; two brothers, Floyd and Donald Tastet; two sisters, Ida LeBlanc and Gertrude Terrebonne; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Valerie Danos Tastet; two sons, Leroy and Ferris Tastet; three brothers, Paul, Roland and Roy Tastet; and thr ee sisters, Enola Foret, Florence Breaux and Lucille Tastet. He was past president of Farm Bureau of St. Charles and past president of St. Charles Cattleman's Association. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================ February 28, 2000 Thelma "Velma" Frazier Thelma "Velma" Frazier, 72, a native of Montegut and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. She is survived by two sons, Patrick Hymel and Marvin Zimbro; four daughters, Judy and June Frazier, Merella Venable and Rosanne Zimbro; two brothers, Randolph and Alton Frazier; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Angelie Chiasson Frazier; one daughter, Ann Zimbro; five brothers, Paul Robert, William, Andrew and Clarence Frazier; and one sister, Bethane Courteaux. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. February 28, 2000 Jimmie Paul LeBoeuf [Photo] Jimmie Paul LeBoeuf, 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:37 a.m. Monda y, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his long-time companion, Maxine Walters of Houma; two sons, Charles LeBoeuf of New Iberia, and Kenneth LeBoeuf of Vacherie; one stepson, Steven Walters of Houma; three daughters, Lorraine Eschete and Juanita Thorton, both of Montegut, and Lois Voisin of Houma; one stepdaughter, Marian Long of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Nita LeBoeuf Morales and Allie LeBoeuf Cuneo, both of Houma; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Hebert LeBoeuf; three brothers, Willard, Wallace and Irvin LeBoeuf; and four sisters, Mabel Dupre, Vallie Crochet, Flossie Campo and Lottie Crochet. He was the retired owner/operator of Cactus Towing Company, a U.S. Navy veteran on board the U.S.S. Sangamon during World War II, a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. February 28, 2000 Betty Reed [Photo] Betty Reed, 80, a native of Weleetka, Okla., former resident of New Orleans, and resident of Hou ma for 36 years, died Sunday Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church on Bayou Black Drive. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Salisaw Cemetery in Salisaw, Okla. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Reed Jinnette and son-in-law, James S. Jinnette, M.D., of Woodville, Texas; one granddaughter, Allison Reed Jinnette of Houston, Texas; and one grandson, William Reed Jinnette and his wife, Stacy Anderson Jinnette, both of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Reed of Houma; her parents, Lowell and Vera Seed Newlon; one sister, Charlotte Pointer of Salisaw; and one brother, John Newlon of Springfield, Ill. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was the former director of the Houma-Terrebonne Tourist Commission from 1984 until she retired. She was a board member and corresponding secretary of the Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society, a board member of the Louisiana Travel Promotions Association, secretary-treasurer for the Louisiana Convention and Visitor's Bureaus Association, a board member of the Arts and Humanities Council and a member of the Louisiana Preservation Alliance. She was awarded "Personality of the Year" in tourism by T.C.H.A. and received a plaque from the Houma Chamber of Commerce in 1981 for service. She received recognition from L.T.P.A. for outstanding efforts in the promotion of travel in Louisiana. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and served as a member of the administrative board from 1974 to 1977. After retiring she remained active in the Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society and volunteered at Terrebonne General Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southdown Plantation, P.O. Box 2095, Houma, LA 70361. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. ================================================================================================ ======================================== ======================================================== February 29, 2000 Annie Autin Callais Annie Autin Callais, 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:49 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roy A. Callais of Golden Meadow; one daughter, Geraldine "Geri" Rollins of Houma; three half-brothers, names no t provided; two sisters, Lorraine Eymard and Melva Cheramie; four half-sisters, names not provided; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John De Stephano; her parents, Thompson and Euphemie Pitre Autin; two half-brothers, names not provided; and four half-sisters, names not provided. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. February 29, 2000 Shirley Eserman Shirley Eserman, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Mass will be Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Barry and Clifton Eserman III; two brothers, Donald and Richard Owen; one sister, Mona Parker; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton P. Eserman Jr.; and her parents, Richard and Millie Owen. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. February 29, 2000 Nearlie A. Blanchard Felts Nearlie A. Blanchard Felts, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her companion, Billy Smallwood; one daughter, Karen Smallwood Vitrano of Houma; three brothers, Virgis and Kenneth "Mike" Blanchard, both of Houma, and Jerry Blanchard of Lafayette; two sisters, Darlene Kelly and Bernadette Pitre, both of Houma; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley J. and Edna LeBoeuf Blanchard; and one sister, Geraldine Blanchard Donaldson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. February 29, 2000 Gertrude H. Johnson Gertrude H. Johnson, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Thibodaux. 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 Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery in Lafourche Crossing. She is survived by three daughters, Marlise J. and Sherryl Freeman, both of Thibodaux, and Merle E. McIntyre of Marrero; two stepdaughters, Beulah Thomas of New Orleans, and Rosemary Johnson of Richmond, Calif.; one sister, Elizabeth Vaughn of Pasadena, Calif.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Johnson; her parents, Josephine and Augustan Hampton Sr.; four brot hers, Charles, David, Julius and Augustan Hampton Jr.; and three sisters, Augustine Felix, Sadie Morris and Ellen Moore. She was employed by the Lafourche Parish school system for 25 years and retired in May 1980. She was a life member of Southern University Alumni Association, a member of the Lafourche FCE Club, a member of the Krewe of Shanka, a member of the Charming Ladies Club, Inc., a member of the Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Rebecca Chapter No. 23 of the Order of the Eastern Star, member of the Deaconess Board and a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. February 29, 2000 Jimmie Paul LeBoeuf Jimmie Paul LeBoeuf, 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:37 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his long-time companion, Maxine Walters of Houma; two sons, Charles LeBoeuf of New Iberia, and Kenneth "Snap" LeBoeuf of Vacherie; one stepson, Steven Walters of Houma; three daughters, Lorraine Eschete and Juanita Thorton, both of Montegut, and Lois Voisin of Houma; one stepdaughter, Maria n Long of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Nita LeBoeuf Morales and Allie LeBoeuf Cuneo, both of Houma; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise Hebert LeBoeuf; three brothers, Willard, Wallace and Irvin LeBoeuf; and four sisters, Mabel Dupre, Vallie Crochet, Flossie Campo and Lottie Crochet. He was the retired owner/operator of Cactus Towing Company (Tug Yucca), a U.S. Navy veteran on board the U.S.S. Sangamon during World War II, a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. February 29, 2000 Inez Thibodaux Pitre Inez Thibodaux Pitre, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:17 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Herbert P. Pitre of Houma; two daughters, Dolive P. Bergeron and Barbara P. Bonvillain, both of Houm a; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashful P. Pitre; her parents, Arthur and Alice Babin Thibodaux; and one brother, Cleveland Thibodaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ================================================================================================ ================================================================================================