Obituaries for JUNE 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 ================================================================ June 1, 2000 Terry " Fra" Bouffanie Terry " Fra" Bouffanie, 38, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 3:20 a.m. May 31, 2 000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Holly Martin Bouffanie; his mother, Merle L. Bouffanie; one daughter, Sadie Bouffanie; and two sisters, Faith Schuldt and Mary B. Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis " Pie-U" Bouffanie Jr.; and his grandparents, Francis J. Bouffanie Sr. and Seraise Duet Bouffanie, and Ulger and Dolores Pellegrin Lirette. He was a boat captain for Kirby Inland Marine of Houston, Texas, and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. June 1, 2000 Eddie Beatrice Collins Eddie Beatrice Collins, 59, a native of Sicely Island and resident of Larose, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Eartha M. Williams of Larose. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Collins and Mary Lee Johnson. She was a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. June 1, 2000 Jimmie Maurice Guidry Sr. [Photo] Jimmie Maurice Guidry Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:32 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alice Pontif Guidry of Houma; one son, Jimmie Maurice Guidry Jr. and wife, Marcia L. Guidry of Houma; two brothers, Clifford and Leroy Guidry, both of Houma; one sister, Geraldine G. Doiron of Houma; and one granddaughter, Bethanie L. Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson and Josephine Boudreaux Guidry; two brothers, Jeffery and Percy Guidry; and three sister, Hilda G. Domangue, Lillian G. Matherne and Wilda Guidry. He was a retired security officer for Terrebonne General Hospital and was the manager of Houma Drive-In Theater for 29 years. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 1, 2000 Elizabeth Harris Elizabeth Harris, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:23 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2000. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gertrude Ged des Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Percy Harris of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Viola Liggins Harris; one brother, Joseph Harris Jr.; and one sister, Vivian Wolfe. June 1, 2000 Frank David McCleskey Jr. Frank David McCleskey Jr., 59, a native of Wilson, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Iris Marie Ledet McCleskey of Houma; three sons, David Keith and Samuel Eugene McCleskey, both of Ardmore, Okla., and Edward Vincent Jackson Jr. of Fairfax, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. M.J. (Dawn Marie Jackson) Plaisance of Gonzales; two sisters, Janice J. McCleskey of Houston, Texas, and Julia Ann McCleskey of Dallas, Texas; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank David McCleskey Sr. and Beuna Vesta McCleskey; two sons, David Wayne and Daniel McCleskey; one brother, Terry Allen McCleskey; and one grandson, Evan Troy Plaisance. He was an area general manager for LaQuinta Inns, Inc., a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran and a parishioner o f St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 2, 2000 Douglas Joseph Adams Douglas Joseph Adams, 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Guidry Adams of Raceland; two sons, Neil P. and Carl D. Adams, both of Raceland; four daughters, Darlene A. Delaune, Charlene A. Adams, Melissa T. Adams and Amie A. Knight, all of Raceland; four brothers, Vincent P., Harris J. and Russell S. Adams, all of Raceland, and Nickless Adams of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Eva A. Frickey of Paradis, Ethel Comardelle of Des Allemands, Corrine A. Giroir of Houma and Enola A. Guidry of Amite; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris C. and Florine Bergeron Adams; and two brothers, Edward P. and Loveless A. Adams. He was a retired superintendent for Avondale Shipyards for 39 years, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion, a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. June 2, 2000 Madrus Delene Sturgeon Johnson [Photo] Madrus Delene Sturgeon Johnson, 96, a native of Ames, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 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 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at a later date in Laureland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Authement and her husband, Aubrey, of Houma; two grandsons, Bill Authement and wife, Connie, and Andy Authement and wife, Tammy; five great- grandchildren, John, Jason, Cody, Kristen and Andre; and two great-great-grandchildren, Destiny and John Authement Jr. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Smith; her second husband, Otto Johnson; her parents, Riley and Nora Snapp Sturgeon; one son, Milton Riley Smith; one daughter, Ruie Jane Smith; one grandson, Mike Authement; six brothers, LeRoy, Richard, Theodore, Wendell, Sterling and Lavern Sturgeon; and one sister, Lucy Sturgeon. She was a graduate and alumna of Baylor University School of Nursing where she received R.N. and B.A. degrees. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of First Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 2, 2000 Regina Preston Morris [Photo] Regina Preston Morris, 37, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of San Diego, Calif., died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut. 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 Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roland Morris II of San Diego; her parents, Rudolph and Prescilla Preston of Chauvin; one son, Roland Morris III of San Diego; one daughte r, Shemika Chantelle Morris of San Diego; two brothers, Rudy Preston of Houma, and Clayton Preston of Kenner; four sisters, Janet Fry, Sharonlyn Vincent and Pamela McKay, all of Houma, and Shelia Preston of Chauvin; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert and Ethel K. Lagarde, and Ruby and Dora Preston; and one nephew, Eliza Fry. She was a self-employed day care operator and a member of St. Peter Baptist Chur ch. June 2, 2000 Olevia Ruffin [Photo] Olevia Ruffin, 80, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Myron Ruffin; three daughters, Ann Gaither, Mathilda Harris and Mary Lee Vinning; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Ruffin; her parents, Eddie and Cecile Singleton; three brothers, Alvin, Wilson and Eddie Singleton Jr.; and one grandson, Benny Ruffin. She was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. June 2, 2000 Sidney J. " Bick" Usey Sidney J. " Bick" Usey, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hortense Tabor Usey; four sons, Sidney, David " Mac" , Gary and Jared Usey; two daughters, Christine Studer and Debra Lowe; three brothers, Charles " C.J." , Daniel and Earl " Joe" Usey; five sisters, Dorothy Landry, Wilma Melancon, Ruth Brignac, Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cecile Marlbrough Usey; and two sisters, Amy Lasseigne and Peggy Chiasson. He was a retired mechanic, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5097 and a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 3, 2000 Gerald Joseph Crochet Gerald Joseph Crochet, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Eula Dupre Crochet; and two brothers, Chester and Carroll Crochet. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Crochet; and one sister, Gail Eaton. June 3, 2000 Rena Kinler Madere Rena Kinler Madere, 103, a native and resident of Luling, died at 1:04 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Destrehan. She is survived by four sons, Harold, Fred, Pete and Emile Madere Jr.; one daughter, Leona Walker; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Madere Sr.; her parents, Alfred and Madeleine Gassen Kinler; two sons, Robert and Edward Madere; one daughter, Evelyn Hart; one brother, Ikey Kinler; and five sisters, Adele Champagne, Edna Freeman, Emma Mongrue, Lena Elliot and Cecile Kinler. June 3, 2000 Taylor Michael Marcel Taylor Michael Marcel, infant, died at 7:52 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000 in Houma. Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Michelle Proskauer Marcel of Bourg; and one brother, Jonathan Charles Marcel of Bourg. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 4, 2000 Bessie Comeaux Babin Bessie Comeaux Babin, 95, a native of Ascension Parish and resident of Metairie, died Friday, June 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. She is survived by one son, Henry Babin of Florida; one sister, Mrs. Norman (Louise) Marque of Metairie; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hewitt Babin; her parents, Amelia LeBlanc and Prospire Comeaux; one daughter, Clair Rita Babin Richard; two brothers, Louis and Nick Comeaux; and four sisters, Anna, Olive and Lena Comeaux and Mrs. C.F. (May) Gregoire. June 4, 2000 Agnes Marie Grabert Agnes Marie Grabert, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by five siblings, Archange Larousse, Cecile Boudreaux, Valerie Rodriguez, Ruby Frickey and Mary Frickey; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Ledet; one daughter, Thelma Guillot; five siblings, Edmond Ledet, Clement Ledet, Andre Ledet, Therese Rolland and Ann Ledet. June 4, 2000 L.H. "Shorty" Ledet Jr. [Photo] L.H. "Shorty" Ledet Jr., 81, a native of Smoke Bend and resident of Houma, died at 12:07 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Masonic Service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Azar of Lafayette; one stepson, Tom Naff of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Kerrigan Ledet, Gordon Ledet of Houma and Charles Ledet of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Evelyn Belanger, Beverly Curry and Carol Gold of Houma; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce H. and Marie Goetz Ledet Sr.; one brother, Loyal Ledet; and one sister, Mary Lou Patterson. He was a retired salesman for Halliburton Services. He was a member of Scottish Rite, a 50-year member of William D. White Lodge No. 408 and a 50-year member of Shriners. June 4, 2000 Lawrence "To-To" Anthony Luke [Photo] Lawrence "To-To" Anthony Luke, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 10:41 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Holy Family Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Annette Hebert Luke of Dulac; one son, Keith Luke and wife Bonnie Luke of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Murphy (Beverly) Pellegrin and Mrs. Ronald (Gail) LeBoeuf of Dulac; two sisters, Eula Carlos of New Orleans and Stella Broussard; and six grandchildren, Brandy Luke Rispone of Baton Rouge, Bud Luke, Courtney LeBoeuf, Murray Pellegrin of Houma, Rachael Sangster of Dulac, and Deana Carmichael of Grand Caillou; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Edna Authement Luke; one sister, Thelma Porche. He was a retired fisherman and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. June 4, 2000 Rosie D. Mitchem Rosie D. Mitchem, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Lawton, Okla., died Monday, June 29, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, with burial in Post Cemetery in Lawton. She is survived by one son, Thomas Mitchell of Salina, Kansas; seven daughters, Zenobia Harris o f Lawton, Doris Mitchem of Austin, Texas, Yvonne Baskerville of Richmond, Va., Virginia and Debra Wallace of Denver, Colo., Arlene Holmes of Dallas, Texas, Teresa Toles of Lawton, and Janet Mitchem of Pittsbury, Pa.; four sisters, Iramenta Calloway, Helen Ward, Lucille Henry all of Houma, and Gloria Craig of Los Angeles, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Mitchem; her parents, names not given; four brothers, Freddie Neville, Edward Neville, Raymond Neville and Arthur Neville; one sister, Bessie Calloway; and one daughter, Cynthia Mitchem. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 5, 2000 Gloria LeBlanc Dantin Gloria LeBlanc Dantin, 74, a native of Algiers and resident of Metairie, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lytton Dantin; one son, Richard Dantin and wife, Ann Comeaux Dantin; one daughter, Cheryl Dantin; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, names not provided. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 5, 2000 Laurencia Dufrene [Photo] Laurencia Dufrene, 78, a native of Vacherie and resident of Lockport, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Percy and Jimmy Champagne; three daughters, Doris Tyler, Gloria LeBlanc and Dorothy Bourg; one brother, Lovancie Thibodaux; one sister, Florence Pitre; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Simon Champagne; her second husband, Irvin Dufrene; her parents, Alceste and Melodia Fonseca Thibodaux; and two brothers, Pierre and Alidore Thibodaux. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. June 5, 2000 Henrietta Galliano Esponge Henrietta Galliano Esponge, 91, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by three sons, Noles, Norris and Dorcelie Esponge Jr.; two brothers, Moies and Juan Galliano; one sister, Rose Terrebonne; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorcelie Esponge; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Galliano; four brothers, Paris, Salvadore, Orris and Antoine Galliano; and six sisters, Antoinia, Rosa and Otesia Galliano, Vivian and Daisy Autin, and Oresia Kieff. June 5, 2000 Elward Jospeh Giroir Sr. [Photo] Elward Joseph Giroir Sr., 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Donald " Don" Giroir of Bayou Black; nine grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Olivier Giroir; his parents, Edgar and Celestine Olivier Giroir; one son, Elward " E.J." Giroir Jr.; five brothers, Douglas, Allen, Ephie, Addie and Elmore Giroir; and two sisters, Alida Exnicious and Ida Daspit. He was a retired sugar cane farmer, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Bayou Black Volun teer Fire Department and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 6, 2000 Walter Kline " Pappy" Boyd Walter Kline " Pappy" Boyd, 88, a native of Enterprise, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He is survived by his wife, Vesta Caillouet Hargis Boyd; two daughters, Mary Lynn Lytal and Stephanie Mayet; one son-in-law, Joseph Paul Mayet; one sister, Nancy Massey; five grandchildren, Gerilyn Lytal Roth, Debra Ann Lytal, James T. Lytal IV, Lauren Elizabeth Mayet and Lindsay Boyd Mayet; one grand-son-in-law, Stephen " Matt" Roth; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Bollinger Boyd; his parents, John Robert Boyd Sr. and Mabel Kline Boyd; two brothers, Abe and John Robert Boyd Jr.; and two sisters, Zora Cooper and Nellie Brookshire. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 6, 2000 Hunter Abe Fincher [Photo] Hunter Abe Fincher, 7 weeks, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Joe and Sharon Duncan Fincher II; his grandparents, Joe Brown Fincher Sr., Mary Guidry and Juanita Thompson; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Paul Guidry Sr.; and one brother, Joe Brown Fincher III. June 6, 2000 Martha Use Navarre Martha Use Navarre, 69, a native and resident of Schriever, died Monday, June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Elton Navarre; two sons, Dean and Lynn Navarre; one daughter, Denise Navarre Callais; one brother, Sydney Use Jr.; three sisters, Betty Use Legendre Giroir, Yvonne Use Lottinger and Nancy Use Junot; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Bessie Poincon Use. June 6, 2000 Isiah " Curley" Singleton Jr. [Photo] Isiah " Curley" Singleton Jr., 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Marlene and LaShawn Singleton; one brother, Jerome Singleton; seven sisters, Shirley Grant, Ethel Diggs, Geraldine Jenkins, Joyce Williams, Lorraine Robinson, Lucille Gray and Adelia Neville; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary D. and Isiah Singleton Sr.; two brothers, John H. and Rudolph Singleton; and one sister, Barbara J. Delandro. He was a construction worker, a U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ............................... ................................................................. June 7, 2000 Anna Dufour Bergeron An na Dufour Bergeron, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles M. (Carol Bergeron) Fuss Jr.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis C. Bergeron; her parents, Jean M. and Marceline Dufour; one brother, Theodore Dufour; and two sisters, Cecile Dufour Clement and Marie Dufour. She was a registered nurse at St. Joseph' s Hospital and Thibodaux General Hospital for 35 years. June 7, 2000 Marie Louise " Molly" Acosta Blanchard Marie Louise " Molly" Acosta Blanchard, 76, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence J. " Al" Blanchard; one son, Meinrad " Musky" Blanchard; one daughter, Brenda Sue Allemand; two brothers, Ernest and Howard " Hop" Acosta; three sisters, Annie Mae LeBlanc, Joan Aucoin and Joy LeBlanc; seven grandchildren; and one g reat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her brother, Luke Acosta; and one sister, Agnes Richbourg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Philomena School, the St. Philomena Restoration Fund or to the American Cancer Society. June 7, 2000 Wayne John Bourgeois [Photo] Wayne John Bourgeois, 43, a native of Houma, and resident of Raceland, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thibodaux Bourgeois of Raceland; his mother, Claudia B. Bourgeois of Houma; his father and stepmother, John and Margaret Bourgeois of Mississippi; five sons, Joshua and Travis Freeman, both of Raceland, Luby Freeman IV of Houma, Dwayne Dunkerson of Texas, and Carry Dunkerson of the Bahamas; one daughter, Renee Freeman of Metairie; three brothers, Carroll and Eddie Bourgeois, both of Houma, and Matthew Monk of Shirley, England; and one grandson. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. June 7, 2000 Walter Kline " Pappy" Boyd Walter Kline " Pappy" Boyd, 88, a native of Enterprise, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He is survived by his wife, Vesta Caillouet Hargis Boyd; two daughters, Mary Lynn Lytal and Stephanie Mayet; one son-in-law, Joseph Paul Mayet; one sister, Nancy Massey; his caregiver, Josie Bergeron; five grandchildren, Gerilyn Lytal Roth, Debra Ann Lytal, James T. Lytal IV, Lauren Elizabeth Mayet and Lindsay Boyd Mayet; one grand-son-in-law, Stephen " Matt" Roth; three great-grandchildren, Regan Elizabeth Roth, Ashley Lytal Roth and Andre Matthew Roth; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Bollinger Boyd; his parents, John Robert Boyd Sr. and Mabel Kline Boyd; two brothers, Abe and John Robert Boyd Jr.; and two sisters, Zora Cooper and Nellie Brookshire. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 7, 2000 Verl Z. Breeden Verl Z. Breeden, 66, a native of De nham Springs and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Gail Bowers Breeden; one son, David Lee Breeden; two daughters, Cheryl Boquet and Diane Plaisance; two brothers, Alton Jubon and Earl Van Milton; four sisters, Eunice McKowen, Betty May, Roberta Friedman and Eloise Rodgers; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ethel Breeden; one brother, Nelson Juban; and two sisters, Hazel Hughes and Pearl Carter. June 7, 2000 Christie Brown [Photo] Christie Dianne Brown, 43, a native of Haynesville and resident of Labadieville, died at 5 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport. She is survived by her parents, Shirley Burge Brown and Shawn P. Stretch; two brothers, Kevin Scott and Todd Raymond Brown; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Raymond Brown; her grandparents, Willie Olum and Alvis Inez Larey Brown, and John Wesley and Artie Vivian Cohran Burge; and o ne son, Cody Jason Brunet. June 7, 2000 Delores Bellizana Cheavis [Photo] Delores Bellizana Cheavis, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday, June 2, 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 Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. 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 the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jake " Buddy" Cheavis; two sons, Reginald Cheavis and wife, Patricia, and Jeffery Cheavis and wife, Annette; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Lydia) Muse, Mrs. Gregory (Samone) Shands and Mrs. Ritney (Pamela) Coleman; one brother, Charles Bellizana; eight sisters, Eula B. Allen, Margaret B. Clark and Wavernell B. Belcher, all of Houma, Janet B. Ruffin and Brenda B. Aubert, both of Gardenia, Calif., Wilma B. Hawkins of Colorado Springs, Colo., Carolyn B. McGill of Avondale, and Carmen Bolden of Harvey; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Vellia Robinson Bellizana; one son, Tyrone Cheavis; her paternal grandparents, Rapheal and Susan Bellizana; her maternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Ellen Robinson; one brother, Jack Bellizana Jr.; and one sister, Elouise B. Payne. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church choir. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 8, 2000 Emily Duff Gagneaux [Photo] Emily Duff Gagneaux, 75, a native of London, England, and resident of Houma, died at 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 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 Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Abel Romaine Gagneaux of Houma; one son, Thomas " Tom" Gagneaux of Zachary; one daughter, Melanie Burton of Houma; and four granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Harriett Thorp Duff; three brothers, John, Jim and Tom Duff; and three sisters, Cecelia Williams, Katherine Eaton and Margaret Barnett. She was a homemaker. June 8, 2000 Wildred " Will" " Ma-Me" Johnson [Photo] Wildred " Will" " Ma-Me" Johnson, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, June 5, 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 New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Di smissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Earl L. Johnson and wife, Marilyn, and Richard E. Johnson and wife, Amanda, all of California, Clarence W. Johnson and wife, Rosa Lee, and Ivory Van Johnson, all of Houma; four daughters, Sandy E.J. Sims, Johnell Johnson and Sherry A. Johnson, all of Houma, and Yvonne B. Johnson of California; one brother, Albert Watson of California; two sisters, Birdie M. McGee and Ruth Banks, both of California; 27 grandchildren; 39 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Johnson Sr.; her parents, Frank and Beulah Harris Watson; one daughter, Beatrice E. Johnson Smith; and three brothers, Arthur, Willie and Frank Watson Jr. She was a retired cook for the Terrebonne Parish school board, a member of the Jolly Girls Club, a member of The Pride of Houma No. 8, deaconess of the Sunflower Chapter 205 of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. June 8, 2000 Louis Sampey Louis Joseph Sampey, 77, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 12:13 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Po itiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Matherne Sampey; three daughters, Angela Badeaux, Arlene Eschette and Darla Dufrene; two brothers, Frank and Hubert Sampey; two sisters, Laura Mae Chauvin and Elma Marie Detillier; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eloise Theriot Sampey; one son, Larry Sampey; one daughter, Carolyn Sampey; five brothers, Alzey, Alavance, Everell, Venice and Edison Sampey; and two sisters, Mary Bergeron and Thelma Arabie. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8840 and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. June 8, 2000 Bliss Nicole Scott [Photo] Bliss Nicole Scott, 7, a native of Bossier City and resident of Kadena Air Base, Japan, died Sunday, June 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Brent and Beth Trahan Scott o f Kadena Air Base; one brother, Bryce Scott of Kadena Air Base; and her grandparents, Louis and Sarah Barnes, and Nolan and Gloria Scott, all of Houma. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Rosemary Trahan. June 8, 2000 Belle Locke Singerman Belle Locke Singerman, 87, a native of Farmer' s Valley, Texas, former resident of Houma, and resident of Boone, N.C., died Saturday, June 3, 2000. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Blowing Rock, N.C. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Sharon) Covell; one sister, Elizabeth Rayner of Denison, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Singerman; her parents, John Calhoun and viola Oxford Locke; one son, Mehl Singerman; and one sister, Flora Ellen Locke. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Deerfield United Methodist Church, 1184 Deerfield Road, Boone, N.C. 28607 or to any charity. She was a retired private duty nurse. June 8, 2000 Floyd Nelson " Mike" Wyatt [Photo] Floyd Nelson " Mike" Wyatt, 79, a native of Atchison, Kan., and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Grace Lutheran Church. Funera l services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Bertha LeBoeuf Wyatt of Houma; four daughters, Theo Wyatt Palomegue and Mrs. Kenny (Cynthia) Hebert, both of Houma, Mrs. Donald (Myra) Hafer of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Victor (B.J.) Gonzalez of Metairie; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nelson and Helen Emma Winder Wyatt; and one brother, Harry Leslie Wyatt. He was a retired U.S. mail carrier after 30 years, a retired lay minister for Grace Lutheran Church, a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Marine Corps League, a member of the Lutheran Laymen' s League and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 9, 2000 Cleveland Christopher Guidry Cleveland Christopher Guidry, 71, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 10:07 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, wit h burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Melda Collins Guidry; two sons, Bradford and Patrick Guidry; one daughter, Jennifer G. Plaisance; one brother, Jefferson Guidry; two sisters, names not provided; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Violet Plaisance Guidry; and two brothers, names not provided. He was a retired salesman and service technician for Singer Sewing after 27 years, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a charter member of the Galliano Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 9, 2000 Marie Bourgeois LeRay Marie Bourgeois LeRay, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Robert LeRay Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sally) Thibodaux; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert LeRay Sr.; her parents, Kliebert and Lillian Toups Bourgeois; one brother, Felix Bourgeois; and four sisters, Lelia Sposito, Vivian Toups, Carrie Venhaus and Mabel Boudreaux. June 9, 2000 James D. Martin Sr. [Photo] James D. Martin Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 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 burial in St. James Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Erna Biersack Martin; two sons, Richard and Joseph D. Martin Jr.; two brothers, Richard Martin Jr. and George Bogen Jr.; two sisters, Cora Lee Bogen and Willie Mae Gibson; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Martin Sr. and Gertrude Martin Bogen; one daughter, Mary Alice F. Dillard; one brother, Daniel Martin; and two sisters, Annie Mae Martin and Estelle M. Wiggins. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. June 9, 2000 John Frank Smith John Frank Smith, 50, a native of Morgan City and resident of Schriever, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janet Perera Smith; two sons, Albert and Allan Smith; three stepsons, Anthony LeBlanc Jr., Larry He riard Jr. and D.J. Theriot Jr.; one daughter, Annette LeBlanc; one brother, James Paul Henry; five sisters, Shirley Bailey, Laura Gilmore, Alberta Crappell, Barbara LeBlanc and Jaynell Beadle; three grandchildren; Austi n, Andre and Kaleb Smith; and seven step-grandchildren, Christina and Samantha Nacio, Dalana, Allysa, Evan and Wesley LeBlanc, and Alex Michael Heriard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernice Byaux Mason and Albert Smith. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 10, 2000 Noah Fortenberry Noah Fortenberry, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jason and Tracy Desha Salasi Fortenberry of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Sheldon and Jenny Fortenberry; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Salassi; one uncle; and one aunt. June 10, 2000 Paula Garcia Suarez Paula Garcia Suarez, 72, a native of Harlingen, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church in Tickfaw. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Tickfaw Cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Javier and Gilbert Suarez, both of Albany, Juan Suarez of Ft. Collins, Colo., Luciano Suarez III of Independence, and Patrick Paul Suarez of Slidell; five daughters, Noemi Oliver of Baton Rouge, Cristela Cox of Cocodrie, Carmen Kinchen of Springfield, Dalia Blanchard of Chauvin, and Norma Blanchard of Houma; three brothers, Israel Garcia of San Diego, Calif., Reberto Tamez of Ft. Collins, and Rolander Fernandez of Harlingen; one sister, Epifania Zapata of Harlingen; 39 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luciano Suarez Jr.; her parents, Crencio and Filipa Chamberlain Garcia; and two grandsons, names not provided. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 11, 2000 Brenda Scott Aycock [Photo] Brenda Scott Aycock, 48, a native of Houma and resident of Chunky, Miss., died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. She was a victim of a domestic violence incident. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, wit h interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her special companion, John Mullins of Chunky; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Trina) Naquin of Bourg, Lori Anne Marie of Houma and Ashley Aycock of Rose Hill, Miss.; two brothers, Aaron Scott and Clarence Scott Jr. of Chauvin; two sisters, Barbara Callahan and Patti Scott of Houma; one half-sister, Stella Domangue of Chauvin; and four grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Ordoyne, Nicholas John Ordoyne, Tiffany Lynn Pitre and Hunter James Marie of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Scott Sr. and Ella Domangue Scott; one half- brother, Lawrence Scott; and one sister, Beulah Defelice. June 11, 2000 Lou Bell Marie Pitre Bourgeois Lou Bell Marie Pitre Bourgeois, 81, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Milton Bourgeois Jr., and wife Mary of Thibodaux, and Malcom Bourgeois and wife Myrtle of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. George (Peggy) Plude of Houma and Mrs. Morris (Louise) Borne of Napoleonville; seven brothers, Joseph Pitre, Russell Pitre, Kermit Pitre, Milford Pitre, Waldon Pit re, Jessie Pitre and Royce Pitre; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Joseph Bourgeois Sr.; her parents, Wilfred John Pitre and Lillian Marie Zeringue; one daughter, Linda Bourgeois; and one brother, Shelby Pitre. She was a homemaker. June 11, 2000 Velma " Mommy" Arsane Every Velma " Mommy" Arsane Every, 86, a native and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Lloyd Jr. and Ronald Every of Marrero, Philip and James Every of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Ann Johnson of Gray, Irene Harris of Schriever, Yvonne Johnson of Thibodaux, Rosemary Domino, Ella Narcisse and Barbara Grow of Vacherie and Dianna Pierre of Edgard; one stepson, Arthur Thomas of Atlanta; one brother, Louis Arsane of Thibodaux; 49 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Every Sr., her parents, George and Ellen Arsane; one son, Willie Every Sr.; three brothers, George Jr., Herman, and Joseph Arsane; eight sisters, Helen Moore, Zenobia Smith, Bertha Coler, Stella Johnson, Gladys Daniels, Rose Arsane, Vivian Arsane and Lillie Arsane. June 11, 2000 Ralph Reynaud Guidry [Photo] Ralph Reynaud Guidry, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 9, 2000. A memorial service will be at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral at 7 p.m. Monday. He is survived by one son, Jamie E. Guidry; two daughters, Carol Leigh Boyd and Kathy Taormina; six brothers, Lloyd, Sampson, Rudolph, Raouel, Lee and Charles; one sister, Pearl Porche; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson J. and Olga Guidry; one brother, Jamie E. Guidry; and one sister, Lois Southen. He was retired from Halliburton. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of Marine Corps League Houma Detachment. June 11, 2000 Ocelia Billiot Naquin Ocelia Billiot Naquin, 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Violet, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Russell Naquin of Violet and Arnold Naquin of Folsom; four daughters, Mrs. William (Lillian) Dippold of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Richard (R osemary) Johns of Fort Meyers, Fla., Maebell Warren and Mrs. Cecil (Dolores) Hurst of Violet; 25 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Antoine Naquin; her parents, Edmond Charles Billiot and Jeanne Verdin Billiot; five brothers, Orlie Billiot, Lucien Billiot, Forest Billiot, Victor Billiot and one infant brother, names not given; and four sisters, Eva Brayman, Adele Assevedo, and two infant sisters, names not given. She was a homemaker. June 11, 2000 Lillian Morel Rhodes [Photo] Lillian Morel Rhodes, 88, a native of Buras and resident of Houma, died at 1:55 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 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. She is survived by three sons, Irwin " Buddy" Rhodes and wife, Gerry of Carrier, Miss.; Donald " Don" Rhodes and wife Thelma; and Daniel " Danny" Rhodes and wife Judy of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Delores) DeRoche of Houma; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin Joseph Rhodes; her parents, Charles and Rose Buras Morel; two brothers, Julies Morel and Martin Morel; and four sisters, Zelie Morel Pugh, Leona " Pete" Berry, Ernestine Arnolie and Katie Jacomine. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Altar Society, a Eucharistic Minister and a religion teacher for Holy Rosary Catholic Church. June 11, 2000 Walter Michel " Buddy" Seghers Sr. [Photo] Walter Michel " Buddy" Seghers Sr., 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gr ay, died at 3:15 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Corbitt Seghers of Gray; one son, Walter Michel Seghers Jr. of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Shelley Denise Hebert of Houma; three sisters, Marguerite Ford of Bayou Blue, Elaine Wingard of Metairie and Mary Etta Blanche McCasland of Haughton; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene Frank Seghers Sr. and Marie Etta Mollere Seghers; four brothers, Rene F. Seghers Jr., Antoine Seghers, Edwin Seghers and Joseph Nemour Seghers; and four sisters, Pearl Pritchard, Olga Arnold, Lou Fos and Bernice Geraci. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean War and a member of Genealogical Association. June 11, 2000 Beulah Calloway Wilson [Photo] Beulah Calloway Wilson, 94, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Gibson, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Chuch in Gibson. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Irma) Beauty of Gibson; one brother, Harry Calloway of Compton, Calif.; one sister, Ollie Mack of New Orleans; five grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Wilson Jr.; her parents, James and Lucinda Calloway; one daughter, Margaret White; three brothers, James, Herman, and Freddie Calloway; three sisters, Mable C. Seymore, Lucinda C. Keller and Lillie C. Cox; and one grandson, Stanley White. She was a retired food technician of Terrebonne Parish School Board; and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 12, 2000 Camille Wallace Billiot Camille Wallace Billiot, 90, a na tive of Bayou Dularge and resident of Theriot, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today to funeral time Tuesday at Grand Caillou Church of God in Dulac. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by seven sons, Paul, Jessie, Phillip, Norman and William " Willen" Billiot, all of Houma, and Harry and Howard " Junius" Billiot, both of Theriot; six daughters, Helen " Evelina" Hubbard, Laura Kingen and Mary " May" Gregoire, all of Houma, Gloria Pierre and Priscilla Lacoste, both of Theriot, and Linda Fitch of Dulac; one brother, Willis E. Billiot of Houma; 48 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Parfait; his parents, Bertrand and Helen Billiot; two daughters, Josephine Parfait and Leona Sevin; three brothers, Thaddeus, Lester and Nelson Billiot; six sisters, Ellen B. Verrett, Ismay B. Gregoire, Marie B. Verrett, Alzina " Nan" Gregoire, Evince Billiot and Ida Billiot; five grandchildren, Tiffany and Howard Billiot, Christopher and Jesus Sevin, and Walter Camille Hubbard; and one great-grandchild, Lucas Verdin. He was a fisherman and a member of Grand Caillou Church of God. June 12, 2000 Anna Belle Gianelloni Carmouche Anna Belle Gianelloni Carmouche, 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Norman Carmouche of Tampa, Fla., Paul Carmouche of Shreveport, and Christopher Carmouche of Napoleonville; three daughters, Mrs. Edmund (Anne) McCollam of Schriever, Mrs. John (Sue) Huddleston of Napoleonville, and Mrs. Howard (Nancy) Robichaux of Labadieville; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman E. Carmouche; her parents, Edward and Bella Gilbert Gianelloni; two brothers, Edward and Gilbert Gianelloni; and one sister, Sister Mary Edward (Lorna) Gianelloni. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ark of the Assumption, 123-A Activity Center Road, Napoleonville, LA 70390. June 12, 2000 Charlie Paul " C.C." Chauvin Jr. [Photo] Charlie Paul " C.C." Chauvin Jr., 25, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. We dnesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lana Collins Chauvin; his parents, Charlie and Florence Chauvin; four brothers, Wesley, Billy and Fred Chauvin, and Tony Jones; and seven sisters, April and Ada Chauvin, Wendy Elzik, Katie Davis, Deborah Duplantis, Kathy Allen and Evangeline Chassion. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Olga Chauvin; his maternal Grandparents, Eugene and Josephine Blanchard Foret; one brother, Barry Chauvin; and one infant brother, name not provided. He was a volunteer for the Little Caillou Fire Department and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 12, 2000 Meley McDowell Meley McDowell, 82, a native of Monroe and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at New St. Matthew' s Missionary Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, William and Mack McDowell, both of Raceland, Johnny McDowell Jr. of Thibodaux, and Joseph McDowell of Laredo, Texas; four daughters, Beatrice Gallagher, Eunice Batiste and Ida McDowell, all of Raceland, and Reller Williams of Houma; three siste rs, Ollie, Retter and Anne Mae Scott, all of Monroe; 27 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny McDowell Sr.; her parents, Joshua and Sharlet Scott Tatum; and three sons, Norman, James and Herman McDowell. She was homemaker and a member of New St. Matthew' s Missionary Baptist Church. June 12, 2000 Adam Robertson Jr. Adam Robertson Jr., 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Moses Baptist church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edwina H. Robertson of Thibodaux; his father, Adam Robertson Sr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Marvalen Michael Robertson of Thibodaux; three brothers, Louis, Charles Joseph and Vaughn Anthony Robertson, all of Thibodaux; and one sister, Louise R. Price of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Watkins Robertson; one sister, Linda Ann Robertson; his maternal grandparents, James Watkins and Albertha Cooks; and his paternal grandparents, Aaron and Louise Robertson. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. June 12, 2000 Charles J. Spradlin [Photo] Charles J. Spradlin, 43, a native of Sa lyersville, Ky., and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, June 11, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah' s Witnesses in Lockport. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Mann Spradlin of Raceland; his parents, Wornie and Lonnie Bailey of Raceland, and Lucy P. Spradlin of Lima, Ohio; two sons, Matthew Spradlin of Lockport, and Steven Spradlin of Raceland; three daughters, Sara S. Cox, Rebecca S. Matherne and April S. H ebert, all of Raceland; five brothers, Bill, Beecher, Grover and Homer Bailey, and Harlo Spradlin; five sisters, Jewel Smith, Wanda Spradlin, Patty Blanchard, Pauline Crawley and Geraldine Walker; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Spradlin; one brother, Henry Bailey; and three sisters, Marjie Spradlin, Viola Becknell and Rosie Pryor. He was an employee of the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Detention Center for 17 years and a member of the Jehovah' s Witnesses. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 13, 2000 John Joseph Cedotal John Joseph Cedotal, 81, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Gary, Wayne, Michael and Gerard Cedotal; one brother, Clay Cedotal; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Hebert Cedotal; his parents, Louis and Ida Rivere Cedotal; one son, Donald Cedotal; one brother, Porte Cedotal; and one sister, Ada Richard. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. June 13, 2000 James LeRoy " Jim" Drobish [Photo] James LeRoy " Jim" Drobish, 63, a native of Chicago, Ill., and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by three sons, Dow J. and Max C. Drobish, both of Lafayette, and Jay G. Drobish of Tampa, Fla.; one daughter Kai Drobish of New Orleans; one brother, Robert " Bobby" Drobish of Lafayette; and one sister, Barbara Drobish of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy James and Violet Schmitz Drobish. He was a retired employee of Billco Oil Tools, a U.S. Air Force veteran, past president of the Kiwanis and belonged to many fishing organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. June 13, 2000 John Thomas Maxian [Photo] John Thomas Maxian, 50, a native of New York and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his companion Margaret Adams of Houma; his mother, Yolanda Maxian; one brother, Thomas Maxian of New York; and one sister, Mary Faulkner of Jacksonville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father, John Francis Maxian. June 13, 2000 Alice Gaudet Theriot Alice Gaudet Theriot, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Will Theriot of Charlotte, N.C., and Clyde Theriot of San Francisco, Calif.; one brother, Gilbert Gaudet of Westwego; four sisters, Camellia Bush, Armenia Parker and Enola Bruce, all of Marrero, and Martha Ker ley of Raceland; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Theriot; her parents, Octave and Laurencia Danos Gaudet; and one sister, Octavia Pitre. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, a member of Woodmen of the World, a choir member and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 13, 2000 Augusta Rogers Thibodaux Augusta Rogers Thibodaux, 97, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thibodaux; her parents, Ferdinand and Clementine Guillot Rogers; two sons, Wilbert and Alton Thibodaux; two daughters, Wilma Thibodaux LeBeouf and Thelma Thibodaux; two brothers, Leonard and Ferdinand Rogers Jr.; one stepbrother, Odelo Pitre; three sisters, Alice R. Detiveaux, Aline R. Vito and Josephine R. Thibodaux; and one stepsister, Margaritte Robichaux. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. ................ ................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 14, 2000 Harrison J. Cheramie Jr. Harrison J. Cheramie Jr., 65, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Angelette Cheramie of Galliano; his mother, Cleonise Duet Cheramie of Galliano; one son, Harry A. Cheramie of Golden Meadow; one daughter, Linda C. Lafont of Cut Off; one brother, Elman " Moe" Cheramie of Great Falls, Va.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison P. Cheramie Sr.; and one daughter, Myra C. Bychurch. He was the owner of Cheramie Cleaners, a member of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for 29 years, a member of the Lafourche Parish Airport District for 26 years, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 14, 2000 Karold John " Frenchie" Dupre [Photo] Karold John " Frenchie" Dupre, 47, a native of Montegut and resident of Liberty, Miss., died at 11 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dupre Dupre of Liberty; his mother, Thelma LeBouef Dupre of Montegut; two sons, Toby and Josh Dupre, both of Liberty; two daughters, Mrs. David (Becky) McCormick II of Houma, and Jodie Dupre of Liberty; six sisters, Mrs. Leland (Emily) Neil, Mrs. Addis (Shirley) Price and Mrs. Michael (Sherry) Theriot, all of Chauvin, Mrs. Michael (Sharline) Trosclair of Houma, Rhonda Dupre of Montegut, and Mrs. Terry (Jenny) Bourg of Bourg; and five grandchildren, Alora McCormick, David McCormick III, Brittany McCormick, Erin McCormick and Kyle Dupre. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolf Paul Dupre; his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Felicia Dupre; and his maternal grandparents, Clairfey and Clothilde LeBouef. He was an oilfield worker for Chet Morrison and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Smithdale, Miss. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituarie s for a nominal charge. June 14, 2000 Amelie Gaudet Folse Amelie Gaudet Folse, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Daniel J., Wayne J., Leonard G. and Ronnie P. Folse, all of Thibodaux; one daughter, Myra Ann Folse of Thibodaux; one sister, Gert Fleming of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene V. Folse; her parents, Leonard and Emily Gau det; one son, Michael Anthony Folse; three brothers, Camille, Lester and Norman Gaudet Sr.; and one sister, Ella Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer' s Foundation, 919 North Michigan Ave. Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-1676 June 14, 2000 Earline Boudreaux Peltier Earline Boudreaux Peltier, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Ch urch, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jessie Peltier; two daughters, Esther Ledet and Bernice Kreamer; one brother, Morris Boudreaux; two sisters, Edna Besson and Ida Naquin; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Peltier; her parents, Frosen and Aglae Boudreaux; two sons, Nolan and Herman Peltier; three brothers, names not provided; and one grandson, Anthony Ledet. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 15, 2000 Barry Francis Ellender Barry Francis Ellender, 50, a native of Houma and resident of Carriere, Miss., died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2000. Contact Landry' s Funeral Home at 447-9041 for funeral information. He is survived by his wife, Robin Bonvillian Ellender; his father, Lee P. Ellender; one son, Barry James Ellender; two daughters, Jessica Evelyn and Katie Marie Ellender; two brothers, Darrell J. and Wayne T. Ellender; and 10 sisters, Carol Anne, Mary C. and Christina M. Ellender, Theresa Redmond, Wanda Rogers, Patricia Seago, Bonnie Welch, Paula Hebert, Winnie Falgout and Loraine Giroir. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Waguespack Ellender. June 15, 2000 Lena Domangue Smith [Photo] Lena Domangue Smith, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Junius C., Milton A., James J. and Clarence P. Smith Jr., all of Houma; two daughters, Margie S. Guidry and Ruth S. Authement, both of Houma; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence P. Smith Sr.; her parents, Julienne and Julia Domangue; one son, Alvin " Chon" Smith; five brothers, Alvin, Evest, Clifford, Leon and Johnny Domangue; three sisters, Aysmae Domangue, Lucille Robichaux and Estelle Vice; and two grandchildren, Wayne A. Smith and Korl Authement. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church June 15, 2000 Dean Jules " Dino" Theriot [Photo] Dean Jules " Dino" Theriot, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:16 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Susan Fanguy Theriot; his parents, Sidney " Jerry" and Lois Theriot Jr.; three daughters, Deanna T. Sevin, Heather M. Theriot and Dedi T. Picou; two sons-in-law, Shane Sevin and Roy Picou Jr.; three brothers, Brent Sr., Craig Sr. and Darrel Theriot Sr.; one sister, Maxine Welch; three granddaughters, Amanda and Chantelle Picou and Della Sevin; and eight pall bearers, Roy Picou Jr., Shane Sevin, Craig Theriot Sr., Steve Price Sr., Kenneth Theriot, Claude Fanguy Jr., Darrel Theriot Sr. and Johnny Boudoin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vivian and Adam Henry Jr., and Annie and Sidney Theriot Sr. He was employed by Supreme Services and loved to fish and hunt. He was a devoted husband and father and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 16, 2000 Varice C. Curole Varice C. Curole, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Jun e 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 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. He is survived by his wife, Enola Guidry Curole; one son, Gary Curole; one daughter, Geraldine C. Plaisance; one brother, Willis Curole; two sisters, Carrie Guilbeau and Mary Ann Gaspard; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Emelie Martin Curole; four brothers, Robert, Victor, David and Edmond Curole; and one sister, Gladys Curole. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 16, 2000 Edwina LeBlanc Gaubert Edwina LeBlanc Gaubert, 81, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Louis " Red" Gaubert; two sons, Charles Anthony Gaubert of Lockport, and Gerald Thomas Gaubert of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Sarah L. Savoie and Rose L. Arcement, both of Lockport; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas B. Gaubert and Agatha Hebert Leblanc; three brothers, Warren, Manny and Roy LeBlanc; and two sisters, Fran L. Hebert and Mae L. Barrios Autin. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court of St. Mary Pamela No. 1400, a member of the Altar Society, a member of the Oblates of St. Benedict St. Joseph Abbey and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Savior Elementary School or to E.D. White Catholic High School. June 16, 2000 Howard L. Pye Jr. [Photo] Howard L. Pye Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Contact Falgout Funeral Home at 537-5261 for funeral information. He is survived by his wife, Irma Champagne Pye; one son, Howard L. Pye III; one daughter, Donna Pye Fanguy; two brothers, Lloyd A. Pye Sr., M.D., of Slidell, and Charles A. Pye of Houma; one sister, Sarah Pye Fornea of Houma; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard L. Pye Sr. and Jessie King Pye. He was a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. June 16, 2000 Laura Theresa Robichaux Laura Theresa Robichaux, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Joyce J. and Julien J. Robichaux; and two sisters, Alice R. LeBlanc and Mary Ann LeBoeuf. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Juanita Lefort Robichaux; and one sister, Peggy R. Hebert. She was a parishioner of St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church. June 16, 2000 Clay Per Schmill Clay Per Schmill, 93, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:37 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Graham-Schmill Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by one si ster, Hilda Tastet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles T. Schmill Sr. and Lena Koscher Schmill; and two brothers, Jens and Charles T. Schmill Jr. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 18, 2000 Malcolm J. "Bill" Fanguy Sr. Malcolm J. "Bill" Fanguy Sr., 77, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. He is survived by one son, Malcolm "Sonny" Fanguy Jr.; one daughter, Gwen Adams; one brother, Drouis Fanguy; one sister, Earline Mire; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Mae Bourgeois; his parents, Moise and Mary Arcement Fanguy; and two sisters, Bertile Bourgeois and Lois Fanguy. June 18, 2000 Celine Philomena Folse Celine Philomena Folse, 90, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by two adopted sons, James W. and Eugene Gouaux Jr.; three adopted daughters, Catherine G. Duplantis, Patricia G. Simpson and Frances G. Comeaux; one brother, Albert M. Folse; 12 adopted grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Notessia Waguespack Folse; two brothers, Olida and Joseph Folse; and four sisters, Marie, Henrietta and Od elia Folse, and Marietta Laris. June 18, 2000 Vernice C. Landry Vernice C. Landry, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 10:46 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Jerry, Lloyd, Gene and Donald Landry; three daughters, Joyce L. Boudreaux, Jeannette L. Hebert and Gail L. Chamberlain; one brother, Norman "Jack" Chiasson; two sisters, Adeline Chiasson and Marie Duet; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avit E. Landry; her parents, Leonce J. and Clemence Thibodaux Chiasson; one brother, Anthony Chiasson; one sister, Versie Chiasson; and one great- grandchild, name not provided. June 18, 2000 Louis P. LeBlanc Sr., D.D.S. [Photo] Louis P. Leblanc Sr., 92, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Thibodaux L eBlanc; one son, Louis P. LeBlanc Jr., D.D.S.; one daughter, Merrill LeBlanc Cornay; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry LeBlanc, M.D., and Elizabeth Charlet LeBlanc; and one brother, Albert Henry LeBlanc. He was a graduate of Loyola University and opened an office of dentistry in Golden Meadow on July 10, 1929, and maintained his dental office there for 65 years. His office remains open and is maintained by his son. He was a member of the Louisiana State Dental Society, the American Dental Society, a charter member of Our Lady of the Sea Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 and a charter member of the Rotary Club in Golden Meadow. He was a member of the Parish Welfare Board, a member of the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District 3 of Lafourche Parish and was a member of the Board of Directors of State Bank & Trust Company. He also helped to organize Tidelands Golf and Country Club and served three terms on its board of directors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. June 18, 2000 Kevin Donnell "Pee-Wee" McKinley [Photo] Kevin Donnell "Pee-Wee" McKinley, 38, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m . Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Melvin and Mazie L. Harris McKinley; four sons, LeQuincy, Leonard and Earl Williams, Kentrell Kimber; one daughter, Krystal Kimber; four brothers, Earl McKinley of New Orleans, Steve McKinley of Virginia, Craig McKinley of South Carolina, and Shawn McKinley of Houma; and four sisters, Pamela, Sharon and Malika McKinley, all of Houma, and Shandra McKinley of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Louise Harris, and William and Odeal McKinley. He was a sandblaster, a painter and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. June 18, 2000 Phil Patrick Tassin [Photo] Phil Patrick Tassin, 87, a native of Marksville and resident of Houma, died at 1:56 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday 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. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Lelia Marie Mayeaux Tassin of Houma; two sons, Eugene A. Tassin of Harvey, and Raymond Tassin of Houma; one sister, Pauline T. Cerise of Metairie; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He w as preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Denise Brue Tassin; two brothers, James and Murry Tassin; and one sister, Rita T. Bordelon. He was a retired maintenance department employee of Terrebonne Ford, a former parts department employee of Pellerin Milnor for 20 years and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. June 18, 2000 Rebecca Lopez Vizier Rebecca Lopez Vizier, 64, a native of Palacios, Texas, and resident of Lockport, died at 4:37 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Valcour Vizier; her mother, Katie Ochoa Lopez; two sons, Raymond and Christopher Dufrene; one daughter, Mary Cantrelle; four brothers, Cruz, Rudy and Roland Lopez, and Lupe Rojas; one sister, Margie Bly; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Esa Lopez; and one brother, Freddie Rojas. She was a member of the Adoration Chapel, a member of the Schouenstat Shrine Prayer Group and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. June 18, 2000 Paul D. Wernich Sr. Paul D. Wernich Sr., 56, a native of Milwaukee, Wisc., and resident of Raceland, died at 12:23 p.m. Friday, June 16, 20 00. A memorial service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. He is survived by two sons, Edward and Paul Wernich Jr.; one brother, Robert Manning; four sisters, Casey Franklin, Maggie Dooley, Marnie Manning and Linda Abrahms; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Louise Dean; and his stepfather, Robert Francis Manning. He was a steward. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 19, 2000 Vardell Gilbert Alevizo Vardell Gilbert Alevizo, 90, a native of Chipley, Fla., former resident of Lacombe and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by four nieces and fou r nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James George Alevizo; her parents, Zettie R. and Mary Broadwater Gilbert; three brothers, Bradford, Fred and Homer Gilbert; and five sisters, E. Ruth Pickering, Lousil McQue, Rilla Menchine, Charlcy Whipple and Inez Menard. She was a retired registered nur se from Charity Hospital in New Orleans. June 19, 2000 Venita " Toon" Pitre Gilchrist Venita " Toon" Pitre Gilchrist, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, June 18, 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 the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Charles Gilchrist; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lufroid and Eloise Callahan Pitre; four brothers, Harold, Elbe and Eustache Pitre, and Joseph Cantrelle; and two sisters, Helena Hennessy and Martha Bourgeois. She was a school teacher for 40 years, a member of the Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of the Altar Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 19, 2000 Judy Marie White Hale [Photo] Judy Marie White Hale, 48, a native of Houma and resident of Carencro, died Friday, June 16, 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 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Lucille Theriot White of Chauvin; one son, Michael Hale of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Shawna and Kaci Hale, both of Houma; one sister, Patricia W. Lane of Gibson; one brother, Freddie White of Chauvin; her former husband, J.B. Hale of Houma; and one grandchild, Brennon Guidry. She was a school teacher in Lafayette Parish and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 19, 2000 Elsie Porche [Photo] Elsie Porche, 79, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Deroche; three brothers, Albert, Aaron and Harold Pitre; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Porche; her parents, Bernard and Necia Pitre; one brother, Jules Pitre; and four sisters, Libby Burch, Alene Bonvillain, Jeanette Buquet and Jenny Bergeron. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. ................................................................................................ ................................ ................................................................ June 20, 2000 Agnes " Nag" Lacour Bordelon Agnes " Nag" Lacour Bordelon, 100, a native of Moreauville and resident of Cottonport, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary' s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Moreauville. She is survived by one son, Randolph A. Bordelon of Wildwood, Texas; one daughter, Marion Landry of Houma; two sisters, Minnie Lacour and Marjorie Barrow, both of Opelousas; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules " July" Leodre Bordelon; her parents, Herbert and Blanche Rabalais Lacour; one son, Gene Bordelon; and six sisters, Rose Gauthier, Dez Tassin, Lilly Watts, Evelyn Bordelon, Sadie Cox and Elouise Mouton. She was president of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary' s Assumption Catholic Church. She was the recipient of the Alexandria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women outstanding member award presented by Bishop Greco. June 20, 2000 Zachary Matthew Boudreaux Zachary Matthew Boudreaux, infant, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:25 a .m. Sunday, June 18, 2000. Graveside services were scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his parents, Anthony and Tammy Sanchez Boudreaux; one brother, Tyler Michael McNiel; and one sister, Emily Claire-Nicole Boudreaux. June 20, 2000 Alexis Michelle Cadierre Alexis Michelle Cadierre was stillborn in Houma on Monday, June 19, 2000. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Gene Boyte of Gray; her mother, Andre Cadierre of Chauvin; her maternal grandparents, Danny and Paula Cadierre of Chauvin; and her paternal grandparents, Steve Boyte of Gray, and Charlene Woods of San Diego, Calif. June 20, 2000 Edison J. " Sonny" Doucet Sr. Edison J. " Sonny" Doucet Sr., 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:21 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Janis Galliano; two sons, Phillip and Edison J. Doucet Jr.; one stepson, Jimmy Galliano; one daught er, Becky Doucet; one stepdaughter, Angela Orgeron; one brother, Fornest Doucet; one sister, Regina Arnondin; 13 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Onelia Crosby Doucet; two brothers, Leo and Alcide Doucet; and two sisters, Alicia Gisclair and Ezoline Callais. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 20, 2000 Emily Jane Duplantis Emily Jane Duplantis, 16, a native of Houma and resident of Marietta, Ga., died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta. Funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Lisa Duplantis, of Marietta; one sister, Jessica Duplantis, of Marietta; her maternal grandparents, Clayton G. and Mona Gros Domangue of Houma; her paternal grandfather, L.J. Duplantis Jr. of Thibodaux; her paternal grandmother, Pearl Elizabeth Boyne of Houma; and many other relatives. She was a junior at John McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Ga., and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Emily Jane Duplantis Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of America, 140 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA 30060. June 20, 2000 Bobby L. Falgout Bobby L. Falgout, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:53 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2000. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Audrey LeBlanc Falgout; one son, Glen P. Falgout; three daughters, Vicki L. and Maria K. Falgout, and Estelle F. Bergeron; one brother, Peter P. Falgout; one sister, Marie F. Arabie; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Lucille Chauvin Falgout; one brother, Norman Falgout; and two sisters, Margie Martin and Mable Falgout. He was a commercial fisherman, the owner of Bobby' s Seafood, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 349, and a parishioner of St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. June 20, 2000 Olden J. Freeman [Photo] Olden J. Freeman, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 18, 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. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Brunet Freeman; two sons, D on and Bruce Freeman; two daughters, Patti F. Bell and Loretta F. Gunn; two brothers, Nelson and Wilson Freeman; one sister, Alice F . Faucheaux; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Joseph and Laura Marie Bergeron Freeman; and one sister, Clara F. Cunningham. He was a retired employee of Southdown Sugars and Bayou Towers and a U.S. Navy veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association. June 20, 2000 Adeline " Potsy" Theriot LeBoeuf [Photo] Adeline " Potsy" Theriot LeBoeuf, 46, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11:04 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with interment in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph LeBoeuf Sr. of Houma; her mother, Aline Neil of Houma; one son, Joseph LeBoeuf Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Wendi and Chiza E. Leboeuf, both of Houma; three sisters, Ruth LaFont of Chauvin, Elaine Whipple of Bourg, and Julie Toups of Houma; two brothers, Daniel L. Theriot of Bourg, and Kenneth Theriot of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Van Theriot. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 20, 2000 Mary La Biche Lirette Mary LaBiche Lirette, 63, a native of Marrero and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Irvin " Lou Lou" Lirette; two sons, Raymond and Irvin Lirette Jr.; three daughters, Darlene Cheramie, Mary Lou Costello and Donna Terrebonne; two brothers, Raleigh " Red" LaBiche and Clarence Bourgeois; three sisters, Oneida and Thelma LaBiche and Betty Cheramie; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Mary Jane Robertson LaBiche; one son, Charley Lirette; one brother, Edward LaBiche; and two sisters, Shirley LaBiche and Eula Mae Cheramie; and two grandchildren, names not provided. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 20, 2000 George J. Whitman Jr. George J. Whitman Jr., 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 19, 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 in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on the Nicholls State Univers ity campus, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, John, Joseph and Philip Whitman; five daughters, Susan Talbot, Linda Oubre, Anne Naquin, Carmel Drago and Catherine " Cathy" Bunfill; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Rehage Whitman; his parents, George J. Whitman Sr. and Annie Rice Whitman; and one sister, Nell Maness. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 21, 2000 Barney Joe Ingram Sr. Barney Joe Ingram Sr., 56, a native of Jackson County, Fla., and resident of Luling, died at 11:33 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elmer Harrison Ingram; one son, Barney Ingram Jr.; one daughter, Tracie Ingram Medere; one brother, Jasper Ingram; one sister, Argie Bass; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Ida Bryant Ingram; and one grandchild, name not provided. He was a member of Fashion Golf a nd Country Club and a member of West St. Charles Baptist Church. June 21, 2000 Audrey Beatrice Love Audrey Beatrice Love, 77, a native of Oakdale and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Ardoin Funeral Home in Oberlin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Reed Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Bernice L. Mooney and Florence Anne L. Myrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Herndon and Beatrice Reed Love; five brothers, Joseph, Charles, George, David and Mickey Love; and one sister, Frances Love. She was a retired employee of Nicholls State University nursing staff. June 21, 2000 Rose Grabert Matherne Rose Grabert Matherne, 69, a native of Lockport and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary' s Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Earl J. Matherne Sr.; one son, Earl J. Matherne Jr.; one daughter, Anita M. Matherne; one brother, Louis Grabert; three sisters, Rena LeBlanc, Enola Hebert and Anna Mae Thibodeaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Onola Babin Grabert; two brothers, Rene and Roy Grabert; and one sister, Una Grabert. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. June 21, 2000 Frank Joseph Picou [Photo] Frank Joseph Picou, 77, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Bobby J. Picou of Chauvin; one sister, Loretta " To-To" Picou Champagne of Chauvin; five grandchildren, Jamie Picou of Grand Caillou, Donald and Bobby Picou Jr., both of Mississippi, and Casey and Joline Picou, both of Florida; and two great- grandchildren, Jon and Ashley Picou, both of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aggie Bernadette Authement Picou; his parents, Franklin and Melizia Henry Picou; one son, Ricky Picou; two brothers, Elies and Clarence Picou; three sisters, Alice Picou Usie, Louise Picou Lapeyrouse and Stella Picou; and one grandson, Shawn Picou. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a recip ient of the Purple Heart and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 21, 2000 Wilfred Joseph Rodrigue Wilfred Joseph Rodrigue, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Celina Percle Rodrigue; two brothers, Ernest J. and Clifton Rodrigue; and two sisters, Malvina Rodrigue Boudreaux and Irena Rodrigue Cortez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Priscella Landry Rodrigue. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 22, 2000 Ananias Marlon Frazier [Photo] Ananias Marlon Frazier, 22, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Morehead City, N.C., died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and fro m 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Livi ng Gospel Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Edward Lee and Patronella Celestin Frazier; his grandmother, Oneta Garner Celestin; and six brothers, Jeremiah, Enoch Levi, Eric Levron, Edward Lee Jr., and Elrich Lecaro Frazier, and Timothy Jones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie and Daisy Morris Frazier, and Charles Benjamin Celestin. He was a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. June 22, 2000 Raymond James Sr. [Photo] Raymond James Sr., 68, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Chicago, Ill., died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Gatling' s Funeral Home in Chicago. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Annie Boyd James of Chicago; three sons, Bobby and Ronnie Boyd and Raymond James Jr., all of Chicago; two brothers, Morris James Jr. of Chicago, and Clarence James of Houma; and three sisters, Mildred James of Thibodaux, Marie J. Washington of Gray, and Gertrude J. Celestin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris James Sr. and Alberta Toups James of Thibodaux; and one brother, Herman James Sr. He was an au tomatic transmission technician for 45 years. June 22, 2000 Sarah J. Veal [Photo] Sarah J. Veal, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Ernest, Edward, Kirby and Alton Moses, and Howard and Elijah Veal; three daughters, Geraldine, Linda and Brenda Lee Moses; two brothers, James and Robert Johnson; two sisters, Ella Mae Nash and Dolly Short; 24 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Veal Sr.; her parents, Octavia D. Carvin and Shelby Johnson Sr.; one son, Willie Veal; one daughter, Shirley Mae Veal; one brother, Shelby Johnson Jr.; and two sisters, Sedonia Johnson and Elnora Short. She was a homemaker. June 22, 2000 Carol Cunningham Wooley [Photo] Carol Cunningham Wooley, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today 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. She is survived by her husband, Larry Wooley of Houma; one son, Todd Wooley and wife, Alicia Thibodeaux, of Houma; one daughter, Gwyn Marie Wooley and husband, Randy Hensley of Lima, Ohio; one sister, Dorothy Cunningham and husband, Nolan J. Chaisson, of Houma; three brothers, Glynn Joseph Cunningham and wife, Sue Maxey, of Gramercy, Al Joseph Cunningham Jr. and wife, Evelyn Henry of Houma, and Daniel Cunningham and wife, Tammy Champagne, of Ama; and six grandchildren, Jared, Lauren, Jessica and Steven Wooley, all of Houma, and Cody and Rachel Hensley, of Lima, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Joseph Cunningham Sr. and Edith Marie Guidry; her maternal grandparents, Jean Eddie Guidry and Marie Olivia Bourg; her paternal grandparents, Joseph Louis Cunningham Sr. and Cornelia Virginie DeRoche; and her paternal step-grandfather, Whitney Hutchinson. She was a deputy clerk for Terrebonne Parish for 27 years and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8120 Main St. Suite 100, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. .................................... ............................................................ ................................................................................................ June 23, 2000 Gilda Bruce Gilda Bruce, 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Irving Bruce; two sons, Toby Martin and Scotty Bruce; one daughter, Gayla Martin; one brother, Lee Earl Ledet; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Pearl Ledet; and by one sister, Carol Ledet Cheramie. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 23, 2000 Patricia Petit Eusea Patricia Petit Eusea, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Ama, died at 9:49 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Boutte. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She is survived by her husband, Russell J. Eusea; two daughters, Mrs. Lester " Boo" (Rhonda) Badeaux Jr. of Ama, and Mrs. Cully (Jaci) Cressionie of Raceland; one brother, Ronnie Petit of Ama; one sister, Betsy Petit Zeringue of Ama; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilton " Shine" and Rose Robert Petit; and one brother, Hilton " Squirt" Petit Jr. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. June 23, 2000 Blanche B. Gaudet Blanche B. Gaudet, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by six sons, Norman, Earl, Nolan, Arthur, Ray and Benton Gaudet; 25 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene J. Gaudet; her parents, Wallace and Marie Babin Bourgeois; two brothers, Theophile and Johnny Bourgeois; and five sisters, Mae Waguespack, Estelle Champagne Faulk, Regina Matherne, Marie Foret and Annette Saucier. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. June 23, 2000 Gillis John Guidry Sr. [Photo] Gillis John Guidry Sr., 88, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eugenie Constant Guidry of Montegut; two sons, Gillis Guidry Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Michael Guidry of Terrytown; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Melvin (Norma Jane) Duplantis of Bourg, and Mrs. L.P. (Billie Fae) Pellegrin of Houma; one sister, Mrs. William (Iris) Cobb of Metairie; two brothers, Sherwin and Wenzil Guidry, both of Montegut; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ludovia Lirette Guidry; his first wife, Wilma Rhodes; two brothers, Robley and Horace Guidry; and three sisters, Velma Guidry, Mrs. Eddie (Louella) Brunet and Mrs. David (Claudia) Crochet. He was a retired station owner and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 23, 2000 Rufus Hudson LaRose Sr. [Photo] Rufus Hudson LaRose Sr., 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, Louis LaRose of New Orleans; one daughter, Margaret Mahler of Houma; a nd seven grandchildren, Meliss Lemoing of River Ridge, Matthew Mahler of Baton Rouge, Chris LaRose of Dallas, Texas, Michelle, Williams, Nicole Dehon, Brant LaRose and Megan LaRose, all of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence LaJaunie; his parents, Theogene and Louise Bourg LaRose; five brothers, Frank, Lynn, Bernie, Merlin and Sterling LaRose; two sisters, Helena Boudreaux and Josie Whitten; and one grandchild, Lauren Williams. He was a distributor for Falstaff Beer and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Terrebonne Council on Aging or to any charity. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 23, 2000 Vivian McCready Vivian McCready, 80, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by one son, Walter McCready of Lafayette; six daughters, Mrs. Mark (Phyllis) Garner of Gonzales, Mrs. Bob (Linda) Irwin of Chic ago, Ill., Mrs. Patrick (Amie) Clark of Lafayette, Mrs. Jeff (Lee Ann) Galliano of Prairieville, and Cynthia Cunningham and Margaret McCready, both of Houma; four sisters, Doris Sigmon of Gonzales, Alice Eaton of Delaware, Enola James of Texas, and Lorraine Hudsbeath of Amite; one brother, Irvin Schexnayder of Donaldsonville; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert McCready; her parents, Walter and Aimee Schexnayder; one daughter, Dianne McCready; one brother, Walter Schexnayder; and one sister, Gloria Prewitt. She was a nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. June 23, 2000 Jerry Joseph Muller Sr. Jerry Joseph Muller Sr., 67, a native of Killona and resident of Luling, died at 5:16 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rea Plaisance Muller; four sons, Randall James, Gary James, Paul John and Jerry J. Muller Jr.; one daughter, Rhonda Ann Muller Strother; one brother, Donald Muller; two sisters, Geraldine Champagne and Mary Ockman; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Muller Sr. and Rosana Sarrah Muller; four brothers, Ernest Sr., Richard Sr., Rene and Edmond Muller Jr.; and two sisters, Corinne Guillot and Maria Champagne. He was a retired employee of Monsanto Chemical Company, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Parish Social Concerns for the Needy. June 23, 2000 John Solomon Sr. [Photo] John Solomon Sr., 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Matilda Smith Solomon of Gibson; six daughters, Albertha Solomon Sims, Matilda Goins, Mary Rener and Santa Solomon, all of Gibson, Penny Jones of Germany, and Linda Solomon of Panama City, Fla.; six sons, John Solomon Jr. of Houma, Edward, James, Leslie, David and Russell Solomon, all of Gibson; one brother, Lionel Beamon of Gibson; one sister, Margie Kenny of Gibson; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Louise Beamon; three sons, Johnny, Carling and Henry Solomon; two daughters, Gail and Barbara Solomon; and two sisters, Jessica Williams and Odile Carvin. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of St. James Baptist Church. June 23, 2000 Arthur Welch Arthur Welch, 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., died Monday, June 19, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time today at West Angeles Church in Los Angeles. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Inglewood Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janet Johnson Welch; his parents, Rebecca Mason Welch and Wellington Welch Sr. of Chauvin; one son, Shaun Welch of Los Angeles; two daughters, Angela and Candis Welch, both of Los Angeles; one brother, Regis Welch of Houma; and three sisters, Jackie Scales, Maude Verdin and Bobbie Welch, all of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wellington, Roger and Anthony Welch; and his grandparents, Bessie Welch Harvey, Arthur Welch, and Katie and Anersan Mason. He was a U.S. postal worker for 16 years, a realtor and a teacher. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam war veteran and a member of the Baptist church. .............................................................................. .................. ................................................................................................ June 24, 2000 Rufus Hudson LaRose Sr. Rufus Hudson LaRose Sr., 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, Louis LaRose of New Orleans; one daughter, Margaret Mahler of Houma; seven grandchildren, Meliss Lemoing of River Ridge, Matthew Mahler of Baton Rouge, Chris LaRose of Dallas, Texas, Michelle Williams, Nicole Dehon, Brant LaRose and Megan LaRose, all of New Orleans; and one great-grandchild, Lauren Williams of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence LaJaunie; his parents, Theogene and Louise Bourg LaRose; one son, Rufus H. LaRose Jr.; five brothers, Frank, Lynn, Bernie, Merlin and Sterling LaRose; and two sisters, Helena Boudreaux and Josie Whitten. He was a distributor for Falstaff Beer and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Terrebonne Council on Aging or to any charity. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 25, 2000 Beverly Joseph "Bo-Bo" Bergeron Beverly Joseph "Bo-Bo" Bergeron, 70, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Thelma LeCompte Bergeron of Houma; his father, Oscar Joseph Bergeron Sr. of Patterson; two sons, Randy Bergeron and Carl Bergeron and wife, Carla, all of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Tony (Debbie) Bergeron, Mrs. Barry (Vicki) Breaux and Mrs. Carl (Sandra) Fontenot, all of Houma, and Mrs. Daniel (Mary "Susie") Coleman of Gray; four brothers, Arthur Bergeron of Mableton, Ga., Oscar "Red" Bergeron Jr. of Patterson, Isaac Bergeron of Bayou L'Ourse, and Mickey Bergeron of Morgan City; six sisters, Helen Boudreaux and Odelia "Toot" Bergeron, both of Houston, Texas, Dianna Pe rcle of Morgan City, Julia Sanders of Patterson, Gloria "Jeannie" Chaisson of Bayou Vista, and Linder Brunet of Chaundrant; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Odelia Rink; two brothers, Larry "L.J." and Gerald "Jug" Bergeron; and one sister, Martha Percle. He was self-employed at Bo-Bo's Diesel service and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 152 North Hollywood Road, Houma, LA 70364. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 25, 2000 Elizabeth Galjour Elizabeth Galjour, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:54 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Dwight and Dominic Galjour; one daughter, Paula G. Broussard; one brother, Jimmy J. Terrebonne; three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Louvier Sr., Mrs. Randolph Cheramie Sr. and Nancy Terrebonne; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband , Dominic P. Galjour; her parents, Dominic and Melina Terrebonne; two brothers, Paul and Clay Terrebonne; and two sisters, Bea Cenus and Peggy Theriot. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 25, 2000 Jaiden Michael Luke Jaiden Michael Luke, infant, was stillborn Thursday, June 22, 2000 in Houma. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac. He is survived by his mother, Kami Michaela Bergeron of Houma; his father, Phillip Jessie Luke of Houma; maternal grandparents, Michael and Amy Bergeron of Houma; and his paternal grandparents, Jessie and Melissa Luke of Grand Caillou. June 25, 2000 Odessa "Det" Trosclair Morvant Odessa "Det" Trosclair Morvant, 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Choupic, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2000 Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Murphy and Earl J. Morvant; two daughters, Virgie Becnel and Rita Stein; five sisters, Bridget Clement, Octavia Clement, Dolia Morvant, Leona LeBlanc and Adele Braud; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Morvant; her par ents, Orville and Cecilia Trosclair Trosclair; one brother, name not provided; and one granddaughter, Cornelia Becnel. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 26, 2000 Howard Louis Pye Jr. Howard Louis Pye Jr., 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Irma Champagne Pye; one son, Howard L. Pye III; one daughter, Donna Pye Fanguy; two brothers, Lloyd A. Pye Sr. of Slidell, and Charles A. Pye of Houma; one sister, Sarah Pye Fornea of Houma; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard L. Pye Sr. and Jessie King Pye. He was a U.S. Air Force World War II veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 26, 2000 Thomas Ronald " Ronnie" Rudolf Thomas Ronald " Ronnie" Rudolf, 53, a native of Freeport, N.Y., and resident of Houma , died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Rita Ahern Rudolf of Houma; two sons, Michael and Ronald Rudolf both of Houma; two grandchildren, Madeline and Noelle Rudolf both of Houma; his mother, Ann Wyeket Scheffer of Bohemia, N.Y.; one brother, Paul Rudolf of Reistertown, Md.; and one sister, Carol Post of Long Island, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rudolf. He was an offshore electrician for Texaco for 23 years, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for a charity to be determined at a later date. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 27, 2000 Isabel Pierce Bouvier Isabel Pierce Bouvier, 89, a native and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 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 one daughter, Jean Melancon; one brother, Irvin Pierce; four sisters, Norma LeBlanc, Emelda P. Galjour, Verna P. Bergeron and Marion Randolph; three grandchildren, Lynn, Rico and Alison Melancon; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Logan Melancon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Bouvier Jr.; her parents, Joseph and Celica Savoie Pierce; two brothers, Francis and Norman Pierce; and one sister, Alice Broussard. She was a homemaker, a member of the Altar Society, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, a member of Larose Senior Citizens and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 27, 2000 Camille Joseph Domangue [Photo] Camille Joseph Domangue, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memoria l Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Wendover Blakeman Domangue of Bayou Blue; one son, Donald Domangue of Houma; two daughters, Barbara Hargrave and Karen Thibodeaux, both of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Steven, Stacey, Sharon and Susanna Domangue, Heidi, Darrin, Trudy and Cindi Hargrave, Terry and Johnathan Thibodeaux, all of Houma, and Shelley Hargrave of Baton Rouge; and 15 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joida and Armentine Bergeron Domingue; five brothers, Walter, Leon, Ally, Wiley and Abby Domingue; two sisters, Cecile Klingman and Aline Picou; and one grandchild, Wendy Domangue. He was a retired accountant for G.G. Marcel and Son and a member of Galilean Baptist Church in Bayou Blue. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 27, 2000 Dorothy " Dot" Gaspard Dubois Dorothy " Dot" Gaspard Dubois, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:32 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by three sons, Morrison, Terry and Jerry Dubois; three daughters, Jean Chouest, Charlene Romero and Laura Guidry; seven brothers, Lindsey, Nolan, Roland, Norrison, Larry, Timmy and Dolton Gaspard Jr.; one sister, Catherine Gaspard; her companion, M.J. " Spud" Aunsen; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward " Curly" Dubois; her parents, Dolton Gaspard Sr. and Leonore Gisclair Gaspard; and one brother, Livingston Gaspard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church June 27, 200 0 Carmen Dolores Ribas Leon [Photo] Carmen Dolores Ribas Leon, 70, a native and resident of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and former resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2000. Interment will be Wednesday in Ponce. She is survived by her husband, Rafael Leon of Ponce; one sister, Mrs. Allen Ellender Jr. of Houma; one brother, Jose Ribas of Adhuntas, Puerto Rico; 11 children; and 26 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Candida Rivera Ribas. She resided in Houma during the 1950' s and was employed at Citizen' s National Bank. June 27, 2000 Robert " Peter" McGuire [Photo] Robert " Peter" McGuire, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday a t Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew' s Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Anna Sanders of Franklin; one son, Robert McGuire III and wife, Sylvia, of Houma; one brother, Elie Lagarde of Houma; and one sister, Shirley Lagarde of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert McGuire Sr. and Artiler White Lagarde. He was a member of St. Matthew' s Baptist Church. June 27, 2000 Ellen Ellender Walker [Photo] Ellen Ellender Walker, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Leslie Walker, M.D., Herman Walker Jr., M.D., and Stephen Walker, all of Bourg, and Harold Walker and Craig Walker, M.D., both of Houma; four daughters, Mary Ellen Dugas and Martha Butler, both of Houma, and Carolyn Mabile and Linda Russell, both of Bourg; one sister, Clara E. Broussard of Lake Charles; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. She was prec eded in death by her husband, Herman Walker Sr.; her parents, Ernest and Mary Torr Ellender; one brother, S. Ernest Ellender, M.D.; and one grandchild, name not provided. She was a homemaker, a teacher, a member of the Altar Society, a volunteer for Terrebonne Parish schools and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 28, 2000 William Henry " Cub" Howard [Photo] William Henry " Cub" Howard, 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 3:18 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine " Jeannie" Theriot-Howard; his mother, Gladys Barrow Howard of Gray; two daughters, Tandra L. Howard of Gray and Mrs. Kai D. (Reyna H.) Yarwood of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; two brothers, Michael and Samuel " Slim" Howard Jr., both of Gray; five sisters, Yvonne Garner, Laura M. Tucker, Betty A. Brown, Lorraine Howard and Beverly " Peanut" Howard, all of Gray; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Howard Sr.; and one brother, Floyd Howard. He was a truck driver for Caro Produce/Fresh Advantage for 25 years, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. June 28, 2000 Richard T. Hunter Sr. Richard T. Hunter Sr., 52, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, June 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty H. Hunter of Raceland; his mother, Leola Hunter of Raceland; one son, Richard T. Hunter Jr. of Raceland; two daughters, Akira H. Mart of Thibodaux, and Tova Lynn Hunter of Raceland; four brothers, Nories Louis of New Orleans, Leroy Hunter Jr. of Hahnville, George B. Hunter of Des Allemands, and Robert L. Hunter of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sisters, Gilda H. Coleman, Martha Sylvester and Mary H. Wallace, all of Raceland, Evola Whitten of New Orleans, and Mable Thomas of Houston, Texas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Hunter Sr.; his grandmother, Hattie B. Hester; and his grandfat her, Thomas Williams Sr. He was a petroleum technician for Exxon Oil Company, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. June 28, 2000 Agnes Bergeron Blanchard Walther Agnes Bergeron Blanchard Walther, 85, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Warren and Gerald Blanchard; one daughter, Suzanne Lucas; one stepdaughter, Marian Mire of Kenner; two sisters, Rosa Blanchard of Belle Rose, and Mary Charlet of Murphy, N.C.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Blanchard; her second husband, Don Walther; her parents, George and Agnes Boudreaux Bergeron; and numerous brothers and sisters, names not provided. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 29, 2000 Ola Anderson Ola Anderson, 59, a native of Gheens and resident of Marrero, died Monday, June 26, 2000. Visitati on will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Anderson of Marrero; one daughter, D' wanna Wilson Poindexter of Raceland; four brothers, Richard, Mervin and Frank Wilson, all of Harvey, and Cornelius Wilson of Marietta, Ga.; two sisters, Ella B. Tuesno of Metairie, and Sandra Wilson of Marrero; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Wilson and Gladys Hills; one brother, Leon Wilson II; and one sister, Marcia Thompson. She was a member of Sunlight Baptist Church. June 29, 2000 Dale Lovell [Photo] Dale Lovell, 35, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, June 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Eugenia Lovell; two sons, Adrian and Dale Justice Lovell; six daughters, Dana, Ashley, Danae, Shana, Starlena and Dainara Lovell; one brother, Johnny Lovell of Henderson, Nev.; and three sisters, Caroline and Brittany Lovell, and Lana Lovell Bryan, all of Houma. He was prece ded in death by his grandfather, Perry Lovell; his grandmother, Malvina Dardar; and one sister, Monarae Lovell Portier. June 29, 2000 Agnes Mistrot Poche Agnes Mistrot Poche, 90, a native and resident of Arnaudville and former resident of Raceland, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville. The Rosary will be recited at noon Friday at the church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Marvin James Poche of Houston, Texas, and Clarence Joseph " Joe" Poche of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Alice M. Hardy, M argaret " Babe" M. Willis and Mrs. James (Louise M.) Bonin, all of Arnaudville, Ruth M. Clark of Houston, and Mrs. Francis " Nick" (Mildred " Millie" ) Nichols of Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph J. Poche; her parents, Pierre and Regina Darby Mistrot; and one sister, Marie Angelle. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ June 30, 2000 Emily Martina O' Rourke Anderson [Photo] Emily Martina O' Rourke Anderson, 47, a native of Ireland and resident of Houma, died at 9:38 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000. Funeral services were Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Rex E. Anderson of Houma; one son, Larry Pitre Jr. of Larose; three daughters, Kelly Hutchinson of Houma, Siobhan Perkins of Bourg, and Leeann Pitre of Gray; her father, Patrick O' Rourke of Ireland; three sisters, Joan, Ursula and Bernadette O' Rourke, all of Ireland; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katheleen O' Rourke of Ireland; and one brother, Francis O' Rourke of Ireland. June 30, 2000 Algis Butler Algis Butler, 80, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Fifth African Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one stepson, Lionel Johnson of New Orleans; one daughter, Geraldine Butler Jenkins of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Eva Butler Murray of Chauvin; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Picola Butler; his parents, Alius an d Eva Thompson Butler; two brothers, George and Lloyd Butler; and two sisters, Martha Butler Jenkins and Coretha Butler Singleton. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, a U.S. Army veteran, a recipient of the Purple Heart and a member of Fifth African Baptist Church. June 30, 2000 Rita Mae " Sussie" Carrere [Photo] Rita Mae " Sussie" Carrere, a native and resident of Houma, was born Nov. 24, 1920, and died at 6 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2000. Contact Falgout Funeral Home in Houma at 876-5442 for funeral information. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fred T. (Gladys) Mayer Jr. of Houma, and Mrs. Charles V. (Edith) Folse of Des Allemands; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Murphy (Marie) Carrere of Houma; two nephews, Frederick T. Mayer III and Mark Lee Mayer, both of Houma; three nieces, Gay-Lynn M. Folse and Laura A. Folse, both of Des Allemands, and Donna M. Carrere of Houma; one great- nephew, Daniel Mark Mayer of Houma; and three great-nieces, Gizelle, Olivia and Tiffany Fortenberry, all of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Justilien Carrere, born Feb. 4, 1893, in Houma and died April 4, 1941, in New Orleans; her mother, Laura Julie Louviere Carrere, born July 20, 1899, in Houma and died Aug. 20, 1961, in Houma; two brothers, John C. Carrere, born July 8, 1919, and died Nov. 3, 1919, and Mur phy Joseph Carrere, born Feb. 1, 1925, and died Jan. 20, 1993; one sister, Ethel Louise Carrere, born April 9, 1927, and died Sept. 19, 1927; her paternal grandparents, Jean Pierre and Victorine Cenac Carrere; and her maternal grandparents, Leonie and Mary Collins Louviere. She was a clerical supervisor with the Terrebonne Parish Offices of Family Security for the state of Louisiana and retired after more than 41 years of service. She was a member of the St. Gregory Altar Society, the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 30, 2000 Wallace Dupre [Photo] Wallace Dupre, no age given, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000. Contact Falgout Funeral Home at 876-5442 for funeral information. He is survived by his companion, Rose Mary Voisin; one son, John Joseph Dupre; two daughters, Nessie D. LeBoeuf and Lois D. Levron; two brothers, Dennis and Octave Dupre Jr.; three sisters, Alice Kraemer, Cecile Henry and Genevieve Badeaux; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Champagne Dupre; his parents, Octave Dupre Sr. and Philomine LeBoeuf Dupre; one son-in-law, Huey Paul LeBoeuf; one grandson, Timothy LeBoeuf; two brothers, Sylvest and Alexander " Allie" Dupre; and one sister, Marguerite " Maggie" Dupre. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. June 30, 2000 Jack Ingram Jack Ingram, 59, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died Monday, June 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his former wife, Mary B. Ingram of Geismar; his companion, Ida M. Holmes of Raceland; six daughters, Amelia I. Watkins and Betty Ann Ingram, both of Harvey, Delise I. Robertson, Vanessa Ingram and Charla Bradley, all of Thibodaux, and Cynthia M. Hogan of Raceland; three brothers, Benjamin Ingram of Thibodaux, Horace Ingram of Boutte and Richard Ingram Sr. of Raceland; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Amelia Hill Ingram; two brothers, Samuel and Joseph Ingram; and four sisters, Irma I. Moore, Mable I. Robinson, Alice I. Boyd and Amelia I. McCoy. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church . June 30, 2000 Octave Edmond " Doc" Monnier Sr. [Photo] Octave Edmond " Doc" Monnier Sr., 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leona Toups Monnier; three sons, Francis Paul, Carl Joseph and O.E. " Butch" Monnier Jr.; two daughters, Luella Monnier Owens and Anne Marie Monnier; eight grandchildren, Monique Monnier Jones, Brett Monnier, Darrel Owens, Nicky Owens, Gregory Owens, Jason Owens, Ingram Monnier and Carla Monnier; five step-grandchildren, Robbie J. LeBlanc, Erica Triche, Lindsey Triche, Ski Rodrigues and Michelle LeBouef; and five great-grandchildren, Caitlin Jones, Lauren Jones, Benjamin Jones, Ashley Owens and Darrel " D.J." Owens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicles and Florence Babin Monnier; and one sister, Marguerite Monnier Tastet. He was a retired sugar cane farmer, a retired employee of Houma Marine Fabricators, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4761 and a parishioner of St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church. He was a wood carver of duck and dove decoys. Samart Funeral Home is in charg e of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. June 30, 2000 Bernice Esponge Plaisance Bernice Esponge Plaisance, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:32 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Louis A. Plaisance Sr.; three sons, Johnny, Louis Jr. and Dean Plaisance Sr.; five daughters, Joyce Toups, Louverda Kitchens, Lois Duet, Peggy Eymard and Dinah Duet; two sisters, Melva Cheramie and Annabelle Mobley of Marrero; 18 grandchildren; nine step- grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; and four ste p-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Sarah Callais Esponge; one sister, Lillian Esponge Berteau; three infant children, names not provided; two grandchildren, Jake Duet and Colette Eymard; and one step-great-grandchild, Jay-Jay Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................