Obituaries for SEPTEMBER 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 ================================================================ September 1, 2000 Jeanne Bourgeois Hebert Jeanne Bourgeois Hebert, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one nephew, Carmen Bourgeois; and one niece, Eula Bourgeois Molaison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Joseph Hebert; her parents, Alidore and Emilie Beauvais Bourgeois; one brother, Philton Bourgeois; two sisters, Lena Bourgeois and Rica Bourgeois Guillot; and one nephew, J.J. Bourgeois. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Landry' s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 1, 2000 Lula Mae " LuLu" Theriot Lirette [Photo] Lula Mae " LuLu" Theriot Lirette, 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:56 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Wayne P. and Daniel J. Lirette Sr., both of Chauvin; three brothers, Lunney, Paul and Sidney Theriot Jr., all of Chauvin; one sister, Mrs. Herbert (Mazie) Domangue of Chauvin; five grandchildren; and three gr eat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand J. Lirette; her parents, Sidney Theriot Sr. and Annie Pellegrin Theriot; three brothers, Jessie, Lloyd and Emile Theriot; and two sisters, Mrs. Reynold (Ena) Pitre and Marie Melancon. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Holy Family Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. September 1, 2000 Genevieve B. " Bea" Marie [Photo] Genevieve B. " Bea" Marie, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Paula Marie Pitre; one son-in-law, Elterry Pitre; two granddaughters, Brandy M. Pitre Martinez and Parrish M. Pitre; one grandson, Brock P. Pitre; one grandson-in-law, Timmy Martinez; and two great-grandchildren, Macie Gautreaux and Mason Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Marie; her parents, Edgard and Mathilde Dugas Bergeron; two brothers, Henry and Arthur Bergeron; and two sisters, Lillian B. Foret and Lena B. Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituar ies for a nominal charge. September 1, 2000 Maude Porche Matherne [Photo] Maude Porche Matherne, 73, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her former husband, Wilmont Matherne of Houma; three sons, Chris and Michael Antee and Tommy Joe Matherne, all of Houma; two daughters, Beth Fisher and Felicia Foret, both of Houma; one brother, Alfonse Porche of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Laurentine Hebert, Rita Bergeron and Anna Richard, all of Houma; 17 grandchildren, Christy A. Pinell, Angie A. Landry, Ron Antee, Jessica Antee, Wyatt Nicholas Drake, Tammy D. Babin, Michelle D. Mahan, Robert Drake, Jason Antee, Jeremy Antee, Joshua Antee, Jacob Antee, Jordan Antee, Miranda Foret, Julie Foret, Mason Foret, Tatum Fanguy and Johnathon Simmons; and 10 great-grandchildren, Trevor Pinell, Raney Landry, Brooke Antee, Bryce Antee, Brett Drake, Justin Duplantis, Coby Babin, Caleb Drake, Tyler Mahan and Christian Mahan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Bruce Antee; her parents, Gilbert and Marie Caro Porche; two broth ers, Ernest and Louis Porche; and two sisters, Mae Bergeron and Levie LeBouef. She was a self-employed child care giver and a member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Maude Matherne Reward Fund at any Hibernia Bank. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 1, 2000 John Corbett " J.C." Trahan [Photo] John Corbett " J.C." Trahan, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Florance Malbrough Trahan of Houma; one daughter, Myra Trahan of Houma; and two brothers, Harry and Ivy Trahan, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Blanchard Trahan; one son, Jimmy Trahan; and two brothers, Randolph Trahan and Howard Titus. He was a retired employee of Southdown Sugars and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. September 1, 2000 William Victor Jr. [Photo] William Victor Jr., 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Tyheara Drane; four sisters, Helen Brown of Thibodaux, Thelma Washington of Labadieville, Mrs. William (Nellie Mae) Kimble of Las Vegas, Nev., and Molly Ann Victor of Houma; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Victor Sr. and Odessa Price Victor; and his grandparents, Chris and Laura Victor. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 2, 2000: None posted ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 3, 2000: None posted ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 4, 2000 Clari ce Cheramie Griffin Clarice Cheramie Griffin, 89, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Clovis Griffin Jr. and wife Mary Badeaux Griffin; one sister, Savie Plaisance; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis Griffin Sr.; her parents, Adam and Celeste Cantrelle Cheramie; two brothers, Philocles and Cleo Cheramie; and three sisters, Cedonia Angelette, Viola Bouzigard and Della Autin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. September 4, 2000 Lois B. Hargis Lois B. Hargis, 71, a native of Napoleonville an d resident of Lockport, died at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savoir Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, Rudolph D. Jr. and Kevin J. Hargis; two daughters, Stacy H. Babin and Terri L. Hargis; one brother, Eddie J. Blanchard Jr. ; one sister, Joyce B. Torres; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph David Hargis; her parents, Eddie Joseph and Dora Toups Blanchard; one daughter, Marsha Marie Hargis; and one brother, Raymond A. Blanchard. She was a parishioner of Holy Savoir Church and a member of American Legion Auxiliary. September 4, 2000 Deanna " Dena" Buquet LeBoeuf [Photo] Deanna " Dena" Buquet LeBoeuf, 33, a native of Bourg and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Brian LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; her parents, Autrey and Susan " Sue" Babin Ordoyne of Houma; three daughters, Shannon, Kaylee and Lacey LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Cindy Matherne; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father, Archie Buquet; and her stepfather, Frank Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church. September 4, 2000 Leffred " L.J." Melancon Sr. Leffred " L.J." Melancon Sr., 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10 :30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nelia Borne Melancon; three sons, Leffred Jr., Hennessy and Michael Melancon; four brothers, Nolty, Arthur, Theodore Jr. and Bertrude Melancon; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Sr. and Valerie Rogers Melancon. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a retired employee of N.L. Bariod and Tetra Resources; and a member of Christian Fellowship Church. September 4, 2000 Roland Paige Sr. Roland Paige Sr., 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Ethel Paige Joseph of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel R. Paige; one son, Roland Paige Jr.; and one brother, James Paige. He was a retired mechanic from McDermott Shipyard, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15, Free and Accepted Masons of Thibodaux, and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 5, 2000 Nelson " Check" Austin Sr. [Photo] Nelson " Check" Austin Sr., 88, a native of Hahnville and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Living Gospel Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, LeRoy Austin Sr. and Claude L. Austin Sr., both of Houma, Gene Austin Sr. of Los Angeles, Calif., and Nelson Austin Jr. of Corona, Calif.; six daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Joan) Calloway, Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Whitrack and Sarah A. Austin, all of Houma, Iona Jasper and Mrs. William (Rita) Jeff, of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Earl (Cynthia) Calloway of Midlothian, Va.; two sisters, Ruth A. Mayfield of New Orleans, and Ivera A. Hill of Los Angeles, Calif.; two stepsisters, Nell Crawford of Houma, and Albertha Green of Hahnville; 52 grandchildren; 78 great-gra ndchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Wolfe Austin; his parents, James and Louise Ferguson Austin; one son, Stanley James Austin; one daughter, Cathy L. Austin; and three sisters, Velma A. Wolfe, Rose A. Johnson and Alma A. Page. He was a member of Living Gospel Church. September 5, 2000 Joseph E. Bourg Jr. [Photo] Joseph E. Bourg Jr., 46, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Berta Gloria Miranda Bourg of Thibodaux; his parents, Joseph Bourg Sr. and Maggie Breaux Bourg of Chackbay; two sons, Eric A. and Ryan M. Bourg, both of Thibodaux; one brother, Terry Bourg of Chackbay; and one sister, Debra " Debbie" Boudreaux of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Bourg and Gertie Clement; and his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Emma Breaux. He was an employee in the sugar industry and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. September 5, 2000 Louis Joseph Comeaux Jr. Louis Joseph Comeaux Jr., 78, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Barry Comeaux; three daughters, Sheila Wallis, Colleen Villere and Laurie Guidry; three brothers, Lorimer, Lloyd and Lionel Comeaux; one sister, Marie Louise Bonck; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Scott Comeaux; his parents, Louis Comeaux Sr. and Anna Hotard Comeaux; five brothers, Clarence, Honore, Eugene, Ernest and Roland Comeaux; and two sisters, Anna Bell Berthelot and Theresa Mae Burrow. September 5, 2000 Moise A. " Jiggs" Detillier Sr. Moise A. " Jiggs" Detillier Sr., 92, a native and resident of Matthews, died at 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Johnny, Curtis and Moise " Mussy" Detillier Jr.; two daughters, Terry " Ninnin" Detillier and Sondra D. Thompson; three brothers, Clifton, Car lton and Firman Detillier Jr.; three sisters, Gloria D. LeCompte, Irene D. Molaison and Elizabeth D. Landry; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corrine L. Detillier; his parents, Firman Detillier Sr. and Josephine Guidry Detillier; two daughters, Betty D. LeBouef and Katherine D. Burdwell; two brothers, Webster and Mabry Detillier; four sisters, Elouise and Mathilda Detillier, Elfie D. St. Pierre and Allie D. Knight; four grandchildren, names not provided; four great- grandchildren, names not provided; and one great-great-grandchild, name not provided. September 5, 2000 Wayne Sowers Wayne Sowers, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Lakeland, Fla., died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Lakeland Funeral Home in Lakeland. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lakeland. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Sowers; two sons, David and Michael Sowers; two daughters, Hope and Shelly Sowers; two brothers, names not provided; one sister, name not provided; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, names not provided. He was a retired Wal-Mart store manager and district manager. ........... ..................................................................................... ................................................................................................ September 6, 2000 Floyd J. Bergeron [Photo] Floyd J. Bergeron, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his companion, Pearl Bargas of Houma; his mother, Necia LeCompte Bergeron of Houma; three sons, Tommy, Dion and Floyd Bergeron Jr.; two daughters, Carol and Zena Bergeron; one brother, Andrew Bergeron; one sister-in-law, Mary Bergeron; two nephews, Cleus and Alfred Bergeron; one niece, Susan Billiot; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clancy J. Bergeron; one son, Paul Bergeron; and one brother, Lawrence Bergeron. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 6, 2000 Leonard Frank Billiot Sr. Leonard Frank Billiot Sr., 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his companion, Mirabel Terrebonne; one son, Leonard F. Billiot Jr.; three daughters, Linda Marlbrough, Joyce Terrebonne and Annette Belanger; five brothers, Antoine, Herbert, Felton and Mansey Billiot, and Henry Mobley; six sisters, Frances Bergeron, Rose Chouest, Mildred Billiot, Olivier Adams, Mabel Mobley and Berline Guidry; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berthile Doucet Billiot; his parents, Frank and Notilia Solet Billiot; one stepson, Albert Messer; and one brother, Leander Billiot. He was a former deputy sheriff, a bar owner and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. September 6, 2000 Brian Christopher Diebolt Brian Christopher Diebolt, 31, a native of Seattle, Wash., and a resident of Gray, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Martinez Diebolt of Gray; his mother and ste pfather, Renee Marshment Hankins and Gerald Hankins of Kent, Wash.; his father, Gary Diebolt of Lancaster, Calif.; two brothers, Randall and Dan Diebolt, both of LasVegas, Nev.; and two sisters, Alicia and Allison Hankins, both of Kent. He was a commercial diver for Torch, Inc., a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Y.M.C.A., a marathon runner and the recipient of Presidential Physical Fitness Awards. September 6, 2000 Deanna " Dena" LeBoeuf [Photo] Deanna " Dena" LeBoeuf, 33, a native of Bourg and a resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. Mass was at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Brian LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes; her parents, Autrey and Susan " Sue" Babin Ordoyne of Houma; three daughters, Shannon, Kaylee and Lacey LeBoeuf, all of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Cindy Matherne of Houma; and one granddaughter, Alaina LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Ordoyne. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 6, 2000 Debb ie Mott LeBoeuf Debbie Mott LeBoeuf, 45, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, former resident of Houma, and a resident of Lakeland, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lakeland Funeral Home in Lakeland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakeland, with interment in Lakeland Memorial Gardens Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Duffy J. LeBoeuf of Lakeland; three daughters, Cheri VanEepoel, Tiffany LeBoeuf and Stacy LeBoeuf, all of Lakeland; her mother and stepfather, Rosie Roberts Esparza and Jesse Esparza of Wauchula, Fla.; three brothers, Gerald and Ronald Mott, both of Arcadia, Fla., and Robert Mott of Wauchula; three sisters, Barbara Roberts, Sue Chickering and Carol Hallenbeck, all of Naples, Fla.; and one grandson. She was the district manager for the Auto Service Department at Wal-Mart for 16 years and a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. September 6, 2000 Nolan Henry Usie [Photo] Nolan Henry Usie, 85, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Cadiere Usie of Houma; one brother, Henry Usie of Houma; and two sisters, Mrs. Alphonse (Eula) Duet, and Mrs. Wilson (Lillian) Guidry Jr., both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ozia Thibodeaux Usie; and four brothers, Euia, Clifton, Junius and Eustis Usie. He was a retired insurance agent for Fireside Life Insurance Company, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, the recipient of the Purple Heart, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 7, 2000 Helen Carlos Hebert [Photo] Helen Carlos Hebert, 61, a native of Dulac and a resident of Gibson, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Gibson Cemetery in Gibson. She is survived by her husband, Etsel " Pee-Wee" Hebert of Gibson; one son, Darrel Hebert of Houma; four brothers, Harold, Rudolph, Royal " Frog" and James " Jimmy" Carlos Jr.; two sisters, Judy Rutledge and Catherine Thibodeaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Carlos Sr. and Aglia Lirette Carlos; two sons, David and Don Michael Carlos; four brothers, Peter, Roland, Ronald and Gary Carlos; and one sister, Gloria Carlos. She was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship in Patterson. September 7, 2000 Stella Nugent Strickland [Photo] Stella Nugent Strickland, 96, a native of Rochelle and a resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Bonnie B. Strickland; one sister, Grace Rambo of Huffman, Texas; three grandchildren, William " Bubba" Strickland and wife, Carmella, Richard Strickland and wife, Mary, and Steve Strickland and wife, Darlene; and seven great- grandchildren, William Daniel, April, Brandon, Ashley, Angela, Tiffany and Lance Strickland. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Burnham Strickland; her parents, Allen and Alma Nugent; one son, William Nugent Strickland; two brothers, Luther and Charles " Buddy" Nugent; three sisters, Ella Jutzi, Lillian Scroggs and Blanche French; and one grandson, Bernie Strickland. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star, Urania Chapter No. 138. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 7, 2000 Richard Darrell " Ricky" Thornton Sr. [Photo] Richard Darrell " Ricky" Thornton Sr., 48, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Hazel Cemetery in Brookhaven. He is survived by his father, Clifton Thornton of Mississippi; two sons, Benjamin and Richard " Richie" Thornton Jr., both of Georgetown; four daughters, Amy Thornton of Winnfield, and Katy, Abigail and Holly Thornton, all of Georgetown; one brother, James Thornton of Houma; two sisters, Debra and Dawn Favre, both of Houma; three half-brothers, Mark, Craig and Jamie Thornton, all of Mississippi; and one half-sister, Rena Thornton of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Byrd Favre; and one sister, Jan Bergeron. ................................................................................................ ................................................. ............................................... September 8, 2000 Gayle Bernard Gayle White Bernard, 46, a native and resident of Boutte, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary' s Cemetery in Boutte. She is survived by her parents, Cleveland and Octavia McCoy White; two daughters, Ashley and Katrina Bernard; two brothers, Donnie and Murphy White; five sisters, Rita and Kathy White, Geralyne Markey, Leola Hill and Eunice Mitchell; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roland White; and two sisters, Blanche and Pearl White. September 8, 2000 Marie Modest Veto Blanchard [Photo] Marie Modest Veto Blanchard, 90, a native of Bourg and a resident of Chauvin, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Ann' s Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Mavis) Lirette and Mrs. Lee (Bertha) Clement, both of Little Caillou, Mrs. Emile (Telcis) Cantrelle and Mrs. Hartley (Mary Ann) Dupr e, both of Houma, and Mrs. Curtis (Elcis) Quatrevingt of Raceland; one sister, Ernestine Detiveaux of Little Caillou; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Paul Blanchard; her parents, Joseph and Evlia Guillot Veto; one son, Murphy Blanchard; two brothers, Clarence and Author Veto; one sister, Clara Robichaux; two grandchildren, Ramona Quatrevingt and Sally Cantrelle White; and one great- grandchild, name not provided. September 8, 2000 Thomas Luther Blue Sr. [Photo] Thomas Luther Blue Sr., 60, a native of McComb, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Karen Songe; two sons, Thomas Luther Blue Jr. of Bourg, and Tommy Blue of Metairie; three daughters, Carol B. Hebert of Lafayette, Jackie B. Doiron of Houma, and Crystal Blue of Metairie; one sister, Mary Alice Blue; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Webb and Agnes Brown Blue; and one brother, Webb C. Blue. He was an electrician at Shell, a U.S. Air Force vetera n and a resident of New Orleans for 18 years. September 8, 2000 Norbert Anthony " Joe" Boudreaux Norbert Anthony " Joe" Boudreaux, 71, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Choctaw, died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Thibodaux Boudreaux; two sons, Michael and Jay Boudreuax; two daughters, Sandra Hebert and Gail Cortez; one sister, Marie Louise Orgeron; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Eva Thibodaux Boudreaux; and one brother, Norman Boudreaux. September 8, 2000 Ada Fontenot Buie Ada Fontenot Buie, 88, a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Larose, died at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Guy Buie; one daughter, Nancy Buie; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey M. " Jack" Buie; her parents, Belizaire and Melicia Perron Fontenot; five brothers, Noah, Simon, David, Billie and E.J. " Joe" Fonte not; and three sisters, Melicia Manuel, Avia Soileau and Ednis Ortego. She was a member of the Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. September 8, 2000 Alma Lilly Arceneaux Carrere [Photo] Alma Lilly Arceneaux Carrere, 50, a native of Independence and a resident of Willis, Texas, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou Black. She is survived by her husband, Deril Carrere of Willis; two sons, Brian Carrere of Willis, and David Carrere and wife, Paula, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; three sisters, Yvonne Stoetzner of Bayou Pidgeon, and Virgie Owens and Katie Schenk, both of Holden; and one granddaughter, Lauren T. Carrere of Broken Arrow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hillery and Helen Marie Stewart Arceneaux; and one brother, Bobby Arceneaux. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 8, 2000 Zelma Richardelle Gautreaux Zelma Richardelle Gautreaux, 92, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2 000. 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 was preceded in death by her husband, Rene Gautreaux; her parents, Antoine and Felecia Thibodaux Richardelle; six brothers, Eunice, Able, Anthony, Claude, Peter and Severin Richardelle; and one sister, Nola Richardelle Breaux. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. September 8, 2000 Rita Bernard Kirkland Rita Bernard Kirkland, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 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 the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Billy B. Kirkland Sr. of Thibodaux; one son, Billy B. Kirkland Jr. of Thibodaux; two daughters, Christine Chenier and Linda Rodrigue, both of Schriever; one brother, Roland P. Bernard of Boutte; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie S. and Lucille Boudreaux Bernard; five brothers, Andrew, Edward, Guy, Norman and Charles " Tosky" Bernard; and one sister, Mary " Mae" Hebert. September 8, 2000 Wayne Mitchell [Photo] Wayne Mitchell, 42, a native of Terrebonne Pari sh and a resident of Bourg, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Sybil Mitchell; one daughter, Joni Mitchell Ashley; three brothers, James Floyd, Jerry Paul and Ocie Lee Mitchell Jr.; one sister, Marie Elaine Mitchell Eschete; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Ocie Mitchell. He was a welder and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. September 8, 2000 Donna Lynn Pizani Donna Lynn Pizani, 42, a native of Houma and a resident of Mobile, Ala., died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Pine Crest Funeral Home in Mobile. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Pine Crest West Cemetery in Mobile. She is survived by her husband, Armand A. Pizani of Mobile; her mother, Dianne Robichaux of Houma; three sons, Brent Grubbs and Cameron Pizani, both of Mobile, and Airic Hardwick of Gulfport, Miss.; one daughter, Sheena Hardwick of Mobile; one stepdaughter, Ashley Pizani of Semmes, Ala.; two brothers, Randy Tyson of Holly Pond, Ala., and Steve Tyson of Pass Christian, Miss.; and one sister, Janine Tyson of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Tyson; her paternal grandparents, Phennis and Katie Tyson; and her maternal grandparents, Emmett and Viola Robichaux. She was a 1992 graduate of the University of South Alabama, a registered nurse at Saads Health Care and Springhill Memorial Hospital and a member of Gulf Hills Baptist Church. September 8, 2000 Stella Nugent Strickland [Photo] Stella Nugent Strickland, 96, a native of Rochelle and a resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Graveside Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Bonnie B. Strickland; one sister, Grace Rambo of Huffman, Texas; three grandchildren, William " Bubba" Strickland and wife, Carmella, Richard Strickland and wife, Mary, and Steve Strickland and wife, Darlene; and seven grandchildren, William Daniel, April, Brandon, Ashley, Angela, Tiffany and Lance Strickland. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Burnham Strickland; her parents, Allen and Alma Nugent; one son, William Nugent Strickland; two brothers, Luther and Charles " Buddy" Nugent; three sisters, Ella Jutzi, Lillian Scroggs and Blanche French ; and one grandson, Bernie Strickland. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star, Urania Chapter No. 138. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 8, 2000 Rosa Lee Weed [Photo] Rosa Lee Weed, 91, a native of Roll, Okla., former resident of Winnie, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Broussard' s Mortuary in Winnie. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Winnie. She is survived by one daughter, Maxine Guin of Houma; four sons, Ray Wall of Austin, Ark., Joe Wall of Midwest City, Okla., Gene Wall of Edgemont, Ark., and Doyle Wall of Cabot, Ark.; one brother, Bryant Dunlap of Cordell, Okla.; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Iva Wall; her second husband, Luther Weed; one daughter, name not provided; four brothers, names not provided; two sisters, names not provided; and four grandchildren, names not provided. She was a resident of Evangeline Nursing Home in Houma. ............................................................... ................................. ................................................................................................ September 9, 2000 Merrill John Breaux Merrill John Breaux, 78, a native of Lockport and a resident of Larose, died at 9:37 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by three daughters, Shirley Matherne, Sheila Burgess and Sharon Polkey; one brother, Edward Breaux; two sisters, Ruby Hoche and Doris Breaux; nine grandchildren; one step- grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Henrietta Pichoff Breaux; three brothers, Ewell, Joseph and Donald Breaux; and two sisters, Hilda Reilly and Esther Marshall. He was a retired mechanic from the National Food Store on Jefferson Highway, a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a member of Welders of America Local 270. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. September 9, 2000 Peter Tommy Fitch Peter Tommy Fitch, 42, a native of Franklin and a resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 31, 2000. A private memorial service will be at 9 a. m. Sunday in Franklin. He is survived by his wife, Cathy R. Fitch of Houma; three sons, Joshua and Jordon Fitch of Houma, and Andre Fitch of Hattiesburg, Miss.; six brothers, Joseph Fitch of Amelia, Paul Fitch of Schriever, Francis Fitch of Parks, Myron Fitch of Breaux Bridge, John Fitch of Houma, and James Fitch of Bayou Vista; and seven sisters, Genevieve Leonard of New Iberia, Mary Bordelon of Franklin, Shirley Rogers of Schriever, Theresa Eaton and Pauline Davis, both of Lumberton, Miss., Delores Fitch of Pierre Part, and JoAnn Artigue of Opelousas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Virginia Billiot Fitch; and one sister, Eva Geraldine Fitch. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ August 10, 2000 Vanessa Brooks Vanessa Brooks, 44, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 1:43 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from noon until service time today at Samart Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Helen Cregar Cemetery in Munford, Tenn. She is survived by her husband, Jay P. Brooks; her parents, Betty and Jim Bouck of Munford; one daughter, Karen Bragg Picinoch of Houma; one brother, Tony Crittenden of Michigan; one sister, Christilena Jones of Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland; and one granddaughter. She was a Baptist. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christian Children' s Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway Box 85066, Richmond, VA 23294. August 10, 2000 Bessie James Lewis [Photo] Bessie James Lewis, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at New Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Alvin Lewis and wife, Shirley, of Connecticut, Ralph E. Lewis and wife, Joel, of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Frank D. Lewis and wife, Norma, of Houma; four daughters, Jessie M. Jefferson and husband, William, of Oxon Hill, Md., Sadie L. George and husband, Noel, of Gray, Betty R. Brown and Bessie B. Lewis, both of Houma; one brother, Wilbert James and wife, Elise, of Houma; one sister, Ophelia James of San Francisco, Calif; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Lewis Sr.; her parents, Allen and Rosie James; one son , James C. Lewis Jr.; two brothers, Allen James Jr. and Clifford James; and one sister, Ora James. She was a member of RB Chapman Order of Elks and a member of New Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. August 10, 2 000 Mercedes Cecile Scioneaux [Photo] Mercedes Cecile Scioneaux, 75, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael Scioneaux and Leoplod Scioneaux Jr.; three brothers, Charles, Irvin and Roley Barthelemy; three sisters, Rosalie Trahan, Henretta Lafont and Victorine Smith; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leoplod Scioneaux Sr.; her parents, Henry Martin Barthelemy and Josephine Dinet Barthelemy; one brother, Vincent Barthelemy; and two sisters, Lillian Blozieo and Evlia Crosby. She was a Catholic. August 10, 2000 Maurice Joseph Zeringue Maurice Joseph Zeringue, 80, a native of Wallace and resident of Chackbay, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will b e at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lorina Pitre Zeringue; three sons, Maurice Zeringue Jr., Christopher Zeringue and Paul Zeringue; seven daughters, Linda Adams, Jane Schexnayder, Tina Arabie, Patricia Wright, Laura Lee Rodrigue, Dionysia Guidry and Penny Clement; two brothers, Lloyd and Gerard Zeringue; three sisters, Lois Scioneaux, Edith Boudreaux and Eunice Simon; 28 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph and Nezilda Aubert Zeringue; one brother, Stanley Joseph Zeringue; and one sister, Mary Ann Stein. He was a self-employed carpenter and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 11, 2000 Merrill John Breaux Merrill John Breaux, 78, a native of Lockport and a resident of Larose, died at 9:37 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services were scheduled for noon today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by three daughters, Shir ley Matherne, Sheila Burgess and Sharon Polkey; two sons- in-law, James Matherne Jr. and Donald Polkey Jr.; one brother, Edward Breaux; two sisters, Ruby Hocke and Doris Breaux; nine grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Henrietta Pichoff Breaux; three brothers, Ewell, Joseph and Donald Breaux; and two sisters, Hilda Reilly and Esther Marshall. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America Local No. 270. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Falgout Funeral Home. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 11, 2000 Vanessa Brooks Vanessa Brooks, 44, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and a resident of Houma, died at 1:43 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Helen Cregar Cemetery in Munford, Tenn. She is survived by her husband, Jay P. Brooks, M.D.; her parents, Jim and Betty Bouck of Munford; one daughter, Karen Bragg Picinich of Houma; one brother, Tony Crittenden of Michigan; one sister, Christilena Jones of Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland; and one granddaughter, Kayla Picinich. In lieu of flowers, memo rial donations may be made to the Christian Children' s Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Box 85066, Richmond, VA 23294. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 11, 2000 Nita Duet Cheramie Nita Duet Cheramie, 74, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 10:26 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Loris Cheramie Sr.; one son, Loris Cheramie Jr.; one daughter, Laura C. Duet; two brothers, George P. and Wilfred Duet Jr.; three sisters, Augustine Dufrene, Edith Pierce and Monita Rousse; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Duet Sr. and Avocode Gisclair Duet; three brothers, Jessie, James and Cliff Duet; and two sisters, Rita Duet and Fredia Cheramie. She was a homemaker, a member of the Holy Name Society, a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. September 11, 2000 Ozema Guidry Comeaux Ozema Guidry Comeaux, 71, a native of Valentine and a resident of Cut Off, died a t 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Comeaux Sr.; two sons, Bruce and Lloyd Comeaux Jr.; two daughters, Joan Schomlke and Susan Waguespack; two sisters, Ada Aucoin and Wilma Goens; 11 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Dorena Matherne Guidry; one daughter, Jeanette Belanger; one brother, Emile Guidry; one sister, Rose Mae Matherne; and one grandchild, name not provided. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. September 11, 2000 Laura Falgoust Fonseca Laura Falgoust Fonseca, 57, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 1:06 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands. She is survived by her mother, Agatha Rome Falgoust; two daughters, Bethany Peoples and Jonquil Tregre; one brother, Huey Falgoust; three sisters, Elanna Kraemer, Cheryl Tregre and Ericka Schaubhut; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Tellas Fonseca; and her father, Edmond Jean Falgoust . She was the president of the Women' s Ministries and a member of First Assembly of God Church. September 11, 2000 Helen Carlos Hebert [Photo] Helen Carlos Hebert, 61, a native of Dulac and a resident of Gibson, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Funeral services were Thursday at Samart Funeral Home, with burial in Gibson Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Etsel " Pee-Wee" Hebert of Gibson; one son, Darrel Hebert of Houma; four brothers, Harold, Rudolph, Royal " Frog" and James " Jimmy" Carlos Jr.; two sisters, Judy Rutledge and Catherine Thibodeaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Carlos Sr. and Aglia Lirette Carlos; two sons, David and Don Michael Hebert; four brothers, Peter, Roland, Ronald and Gary Carlos; and one sister, Gloria Carlos. She was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship in Patterson. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 11, 2000 Barbara " Bob" Trosclair Percle Barbara " Bob" Trosclair Percle, 54, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chac kbay. Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Cora Lee Adams Trosclair; and two sons, Scott and Ken Percle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris J. " Twin" Percle; and her father, Junius Joseph " Buck" Trosclair. September 11, 2000 Agnes Martinez Tastet Agnes Martinez Tastet, 75, a nativ e and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Timothy, Tommy, Terry and Anatole " Butch" Tastet Jr.; three daughters, Mary Ann Curole, Janice T. Gaudet and Rosswella T. Chiasson; one brother, Narcise " Pete" Martinez; one sister, Lucia Gervais; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anatole Tastet Sr.; her parents, Emmanuel and Pauline Arcement Martinez; one son, Donald Tastet; and three sisters, Clothilde Gervais, Cornelia " Totsy" Hartman and Pauline Ledet. She was a parishioner of St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ .. .............................................................................................. September 12, 2000 Marguerite Carlos Marguerite Jeanne Perron Carlos, 80, a native of Paris, France, and a resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. until funeral time today. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home with burial to follow at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Lionel Carlos of Houma; one sister, Maude Sheppard of France; and one grandson, Brian Michael Carlos of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Joseph Carlos; and her parents, Edward and Geanne Roche Perron. She was a homemaker. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 12, 2000 Hector Cheramie Hector J. Cheramie, 81, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:26 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alma B. Cheramie; one son, Wesley J. Cheramie; one daughter, Evelyn C. Kuyrkendall; one sister, Julia Cheramie; and three grandchildren. He was prec eded in death by his parents, Vincent and Felicia Pitre Cheramie; one daughter, Patsy Ann Cheramie; four brothers, Henri, Henry, Alidor and Delton Cheramie; and three sisters, Soliska Gisclair, Marie Lefort and Loviska Cheramie. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a Catholic. September 12, 2000 Elsie Duplantis Elsie Mae Duplantis, 88, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Chapel in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Church with burial to follow at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. She was survived by five daughters, Mrs. Godfrey (Enola) Bergeron of Theriot, Mrs. Florence LeBeouf and Mrs. Jessie (Rosella) Pellegrin of Dulac; Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Lottinger and Mrs. Don (Julia) Ezell of Houma; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dulvia John Duplantis; her parents, Ernest and Emma Duplantis Thibodaux; one son, Larry James Duplantis; one brother, Willie Thibodaux; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Church and a member of the Holy Family Ladies Alter Society. September 12, 2000 Linton Gisclair Linton J. " Nu Nu" Gisclair, 63, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. until funeral time today. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Griffin Gisclair, one son, Wade Gisclair of Rose Hill, Miss.; one daughter, Buffylynn Bye of Plano, Texas; one brother, Vinis Gisclair of Galliano; and four sisters, Rita Cheramie of Cut Off, Leoncia Duet, Lorina Griffin and Lovenia Eymard, all of Galliano. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melien and Caroline Plaisance Gisclair; five brothers, Antoine, Victor, Norbert, Ebdon and Emelien Gisclair; and one sister, Lenore Gaspard. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post of Golden Meadow and enjoyed woodworking. September 12, 2000 Murphy Marchand Murphy Joseph Marchand, 83, a native of Gonzales and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Odile Hebert Marchand; two daughters, Janile Martin and husband A.J. Martin of Schriever, and Barbara Ayo of Mesquite, Texas; one brother, Ovide Roussel of Luther; one sister, Bernita Pollet of Lutcher; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Armantine Allen Merchand Roussel; and one brother, Allen Roussel. He was a member of the Vigilant Fire Department. September 12, 2000 Octavia Merritt Octovia Merritt, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow at Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Robert Robertson, Charles Johnson and Givens Merritt, all of Houma; two sisters, Carolyn Pete and Janice Pete Allen; two grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Johnson and Charles Pete; and one sister, Gwen Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 13, 2000 Cyril Billiot [Photo] Cyril Joseph Billiot, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral home Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two sons, Easton and Ivy Billiot, both of Houma; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alfredia Molinaire Billiot; his parents, Leo and Julia Billiot; one daughter, Evelyn Lodrique; three brohters, Louis, Peter and Isley Billiot; and three sisters, Rita Billiot Celestine, Eloise Billiot and Marie Lovell. He was a retired machine operator for the Terrebonne Parish government sewerage and drainage divisions. September 13, 2000 Kenny Dupre [Photo] Kenny Dupre, 11, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Vision Christian Center in Bourg with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his parents, Randy and Barbara Dupre; his grandparents, Claude and R osabelle Rodrigue; two sisters, Brittany and Alicia Dupre; and one nephew, Brian Dupre Breaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Regina and Cleveland Dupre Sr.; and one brother, Randy Dupre Jr. He was a Christian and a student at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to family. September 13, 2000 Evelyn Fesi [Photo] Evelyn Sisk Fesi, 69, a native of Bastrop and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at Terrebonne General Me dical Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Chauvin Funeral Home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Carmel J. Fesi of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Bert (Dionne) Rhodes and Trina Fesi of Houma; one stepdaughter, DeVonne Fesi of Hattiesburg, Miss.; two sons and their wives, Michael and Carla Fesi of Houma, and Jerry and Veroncia Pearce of Houston; two brothers, Andy Sisk of West Monroe and Gene Sisk of Sterlington; two sisters, Elizabeth Bernard of Monroe, and Donna Wilson of West Monroe; seven grandchildren, Dene, Michael II, Jessica and Ciera Fesi, and Mathew Rhodes, all of Houma, and Eri c and Monique Pearce of Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Agnes McBroom Sisk; and one daughter, Sandra Gay Fesi. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier now offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 13, 2000 Ira Pete [Photo] Ira Joseph Pete, 81, a native of Berwick and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Leland J. and Eugene J. Pete of Chauvin, and Tim Myron Pete of Eden, Minn.; one brother, Guy Pete of Berwick; five sisters, Iris Meranta, Beulah Boral of Bayou Vista, Jeanette Pete of Lafayette, Mabel Rulf and Ollie Landry of Berwick; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oiuda Collins Pete; his parents, Elie and Beulah Keiff Pete; one brother, Horace Pete; and three sisters, Irene Pete, Pearl DeHart and Mae DeHart. He was self-employed, working as a shrimper and renting boats. He will be missed by se veral very close family friends, including Ricky and Lisa Murphy and family, Leonard and Judy Belanger and family, J.C. and Linda Cortez, and Champ and Sue DeHart. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier now offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 13, 2000 Aniyah Davis Aniyah Alexis Davis, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sept. 7, 2000. A graveside service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Ashley T. Rose and Alfred Davis IV, both of Raceland, grandparents, Vanessa T. Rose, Ora Lee Davis, and Alfred Sylvester III, all of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jonah " Levi" Rose, and an infant brother. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 14, 2000 Melvin Ballard Sr. Melvin Ballard Sr., 52, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Assembly of God Church in Th ibodaux. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carol W. Ballard of Thibodaux; two sons, Melvin J. Ballard Jr. of Thibodaux, and John Drane of LaPlace; four daughters, Tonya, Tameka, Monique and Taraneika Ballard, all of Thibodaux; his mother, Clara J. Ballard of Houma; four brothers, Merlin, Steve, Earl Sr. and Johnny Ballard Jr., all of Houma; three sisters, Regina Winslow and Shelia Starks, both of Houma, and Althea Duronselet of LaPlace; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Ballard Sr. September 14, 2000 Hallie Marie Benoit Hallie Marie Benoit, 5 months, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Eric and April Griffin Benoit; her maternal grandparents, Herbert and Beulah Griffin; her paternal grandparents, Harold and Lorita Benoit; and one brother, Brady Benoit. September 14, 2000 Edwin T. Cheramie Edwin T. Cheramie, 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:4 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by two daughters, Lois Dufrene and Valeria Charpentier; three sisters, Edna Duet, Edmire Rousse and Agalia Adams; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelia Cheramie; his parents, Theodore and Edna Guidry Cheramie; and eight brothers, Alcide, Eugene, Noel, Ramise, Ludvic, Howell, Edville and Aziel Cheramie. He was a boat builder and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. September 14, 2000 Clarence M. " C.M." Comeaux Jr. Clarence M. " C.M." Comeaux Jr., 55, a native of Lockport and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by one brother, Joel J. Comeaux, M.D.; three nephews; three nieces; and 11 great- nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.M. Comeaux Sr. and Laura Lee Comeaux; and two sisters, Dolores Comeaux and Joy Marie Comeaux LeBlanc. September 14, 2000 Evelyn Sisk Fesi [Photo] Evelyn Sisk Fesi, 69, a native of Bastrop and a resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Carmel J. Fesi of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Bert ( Dionne) Rhodes and Trina Fesi, both of Houma; one stepdaughter, DeVonne Fesi of Hattiesburg, Miss.; two sons, Michael Fesi and wife, Carla of Houma, and Jerry Pearce and wife, Veronica of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Andy Sisk of West Monroe, and Gene Sisk of Sterlington; two sisters, Elizabeth Bernard of Monroe, and Donna Wilson of West Monroe; and seven grandchildren, Mathew Rhodes, Dene Fesi, Michael Fesi II, Jessica Fesi and Ciera Fesi, all of Houma, Eric Pearce and Monique Pearce, both of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Agnes McBroom Sisk; and one daughter, Sandra Gay Fesi. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 14, 2000 Lucille DeoGracias Glynn Lucille DeoGracias Glynn, 43, a native of Galliano and a reside nt of Gheens, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Glynn; her mother, Theresa Bouffanie DeoGracias; two brothers, Herbert and Herman DeoGracias Jr.; and three half-sisters, Carol Oxford, Velma Gere and Bonnie DeoGracias. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman J. DeoGracias Sr. September 14, 2000 Rita Mae Johnson Rita Mae Johnson, 75, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Schoen Funeral Home in Covington. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Garden of Pines Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Brian (Elaine) Bordelon; two sisters, Joycelyn Illing and Marian Rodriguez; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin Woodward, Raymond Dixon and Emmett Johnson Jr.; and one sister, Elaine J. Rodriguez. September 14, 2000 Claude Antoine Loupe Claude Antoine Loupe, 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. A m emorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Marie Emmaline Griffin Loupe; two sons, Edmond and James Griffin Jr.; two brothers, Percy and Able Loupe; one sister, Agnes Hebert; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Edna Griffin Loupe; two brothers, John and Adam " Yen" Loupe; and one sister, Marie Barrios. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the hospice. September 14, 2000 Newel Joseph " Poochie" Porche Jr. [Photo] Newel Joseph " Poochie" Porche Jr., 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Jeanette Stiltner of Gibson; two sons, Bennett M. Porche Sr. and wife, Susan Patterson Porche, and Bryan J. Porche and wife, Melissa Deroche Porche, all of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Toby (Angela) Guillory Sr. of Houma, and Mrs. Jeff (Mary) Harmening of Florence, Colo.; one brother, Burton Porche Sr. of Houma; four sisters, Elizabeth Boquet, Jane Dean, Carmen Usie and Janet Hitt, all of Houma; and 13 grandchildren, Bennett M. Porche Jr., Benjamin Porche, Brianne Porche, Brennan Porche, Lauren Porche, Lindsey Deroche, Toby Guillory Jr., Jean Guillory, Colby Guillory, Tristan Guillory, Randi Usie, Rachel Harmening and Haley Harmening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newel Joseph Porche Sr. and Esther Bonvillain Porche. He was a semi-retired maintenance foreman for Shell Oil Company and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 14, 2000 Eula Roussel Rodrigue Eula Roussel Rodrigue, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary' s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wilva Rodrigue; one son, Warren J. Roussel; one daughter, Lula M. Foret; one brother, Benson Pitre; six sisters, Anelle Baye, Ezola Fazzio, Mildred Thomassie, Bert Tassin, Annabelle Pitre and Betty Shavor; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Remie Roussel; her parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre; and three brothers, Cleveland, Stanley and Wiley Pitre. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 15, 2000 Odessie Celestine Odessie Celestine, 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Saint Luke Baptist Church in Dularge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coliveral and Lizzie Ringold Celestine; five brothers, Alton, Wilbert, Willie, Clenzy and Curvin Celestine; and three sisters, Ethel Porche, Susann Ellis and Gertrude Smith. She was a homemaker. September 15, 2000 Lilly Brown Gasery [Photo] Lilly Brown Gasery, 82, a native of Houma and a resident of Schriever, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, wit h burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, John L. Gasery Sr. of Schriever; six sons, Earl T. and John Gasery Jr., both of Slidell, Preston J. Gasery of Harvey, Lawrence Gasery of Schriever, Percy Gasery Sr. of Thibodaux, and William Gasery of Houma; four daughters, Louise G. Tardieff and Elmira G. King, both of Thibodaux, Annie G. Norman of Houma, and Cheryl G. Norwood of Harvey; one sister, Mildred Brown of Houma; 27 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Louise Campbell Brown; one son, Lester Gasery; one daughter, Daisy Gasery Small; four brothers, Eddie, Richard, Dalton and Wilbert Brown; and two sisters, Dorothy B. Francis and Elmary Brown. She was a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church. September 15, 2000 Diane Thibodaux Kramer Diane Thibodaux Kramer, 57, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Terrytown, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gretna, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, David J. Kramer Sr.; her mother, Sylvia Adams Thibodaux Dolese; one son, David J. Kramer Jr. and wife, Kimberly R. Kramer; one daughter, Mrs. Gary N. (Kelly Elizabeth) Marshall; three brothers, Gary P. Thibodaux, Eugene Dolese and James Dolese; one sister, Jennifer Dolese Falterman; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, O' Neil Thibodaux; and one brother, Timothy Dolese. She was a member of the Louisiana National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6870 and a member of the Kaycee Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Louisiana Chapter, P.O. Box 23158, New Orleans, LA 70183. September 15, 2000 Gage Michael Ledet [Photo] Gage Michael Ledet, 2 months, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at the Montegut Fire Station. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the fire station, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. He is survived by his parents, Randy J. Ledet Sr. and Crystal Dupre Ledet of Montegut; one brother, Randy J. Ledet Jr. of Montegut; his paternal grandparents, Wilford and Patsy Vito Ledet of Montegut; his maternal grandmother, Kathy Dupre of Chauvin; and his maternal gran dfather, Alton Dupre of Montegut. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. September 15, 2000 Claude Antoine Loupe Claude Antoine Loupe, 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Contact Falgout Funeral Home at 537-5261 for funeral information. He is survived by his wife, Marie Emmaline Griffin Loupe; two sons, Edmond and James Griffin Jr.; two brothers, Percy and Able Loupe; one sister, Agnes Hebert; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Edna Griffin Loupe; two brothers, John and Adam " Yen" Loupe; and one sister, Marie Barrios. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any hospice. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 15, 2000 Shir ley Comeaux Thibodaux Shirley Comeaux Thibodaux, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Larose, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, David Thibodaux Sr. of Cut Off, and Donald P. Thibodaux Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Doris Thibodaux Marquise of Scotts Valley, Calif.; two brothers, Malvin Comeaux of Thibodaux, and Eddie Comeaux of Schriever; one sister, Elsie Harrell of Monroe; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Elva Bergeron Comeaux; and one brother, Calvin Comeaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. September 15, 2000 Nelson Williams [Photo] Nelson Williams, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary McKinley Williams; three sons, Claude, Paul Sr. and Graylin N. Williams Sr.; six daughters, Brenda Williams, Brillian Rochon, Paulette Carline, Sandra M. Cole and Claudia and Patricia Williams; one sister, Rosadell Smith; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Williams Sr. and Bertha R. Williams; one daughter, Lorraine Williams; two brothers, Romaine and Willie Williams Jr.; two grandchildren, names not provided; and two great-grandch ildren, names not provided. He was a retired porter at TPCG, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, and a deacon, trustee, board member and member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 16, 2000 Bobby J. Eschete Bobby J. Eschete, 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Henry Eschete Sr. and Amy Doiron Eschete; one son, Jeffrey Eschete; one daughter, Amanda Eschete; and two brothers, Sandy and Henry Eschete Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Kraemer. September 16, 2000 Elton A. " Tony" Gaudin Elton A. " Tony" Gaudin, 78, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with interment in St. Mary' s mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Evangeline Kraemer Gaudin; one son, Bernard Ant hony Gaudin; one daughter, Karen G. Boudreaux; one sister, Mrs. Elwin G. Millet; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Leah Esnault Gaudin; and one brother, Esnault Gaudin. He was the funeral director at Falgout Funeral Home since 1955, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. September 16, 2000 Newel Joseph " Poochie" Porche Jr. [Photo] Newel Joseph " Poochie" Porche Jr., 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Dana LeCompte Porche of Houma, who is unable to attend the funeral due to illness; two sons, Bennett M. Porche Sr. and wife, Susan Patterson Porche, and Bryan J. Porche and wife, Melissa Deroche Porche, all of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Toby (Angela) Guillory Sr. of Houma, and Mrs. Jeff (Mary) Harmening of Florence, Colo.; three stepdaughters, Dana Boudreaux of Mississippi, Mrs. Rich (Kim) Schou of Florida, and Kristy Stevens of New Orleans; one brother, Burton Porche Sr. of Houma; four sisters, Eli zabeth Boquet, Jane Dean, Carmen Usie and Janet Hitt, all of Houma; and 13 grandchildren, Bennett M. Porche Jr., Benjamin Porche, Brianne Porche, Brennan Porche, Lauren Porche, Lindsey Deroche, Toby Guillory Jr., Jean Guillory, Colby Guillory, Tristan Guillory, Randi Usie, Rachel Harmening and Haley Harmening; and five step-grandchildren, Tori Boudreaux, Samantha Boudreaux, Austin Schou, Kaitlyn Schou and Drake Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newel Joseph Porche Sr. and Esther Bonvillain Porche. He was a semi-retired maintenance foreman for Shell Oil Company and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 16, 2000 Shirley Comeaux Thibodaux Shirley Comeaux Thibodaux, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Larose, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. The Rosary was scheduled to be recited at 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, David Thibodaux Sr. of Cut Off, and Donald P. Thibodaux Sr. of Lake Charles; one daughter, Doris Thibodaux Marquise of Scotts Valley, Calif.; two brothers, Malvin Comeaux of Thibodaux, and Eddie Comeaux of Schriever; one sister, Elsie Harrell of Monroe; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Elva Bergeron Comeaux; and one brother, Calvin Comeaux. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 17, 2000 Jace Andrew Benoit Jace Andrew Benoit, 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Monday at Landry' s Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at noon Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shaunda Revere Benoit; his parents, Johnny and Jennifer Hebert Benoit; one son, Andrew Thomas Benoit; his grandmothers, Odette Hebert and Edmae Benoit; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Josh Anthony Benoit; one sister, Ja da Ann Benoit; his grandfathers, George Hebert and Claude Benoit; and two uncles, Douglas and Larry Hebert. September 17, 2000 John P. " Jean" Blanchard John P. " Jean" Blanchard, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife, Lena Alario Blanchard; one son, Philip Blanchard; two daughters, Audrey Blanchard Guidry and Elaine Blanchard Mora; eight grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lucy Theriot Blanchard; two brothers, Arthur Blanchard Jr. and Moise Blanchard; and five sisters, Theresa Blanchard, Anna Marcel, Marie Williams, Lucy Terrebonne and Antoinette Terrebonne. He was the owner of John Blanchard Seafood in Grand Isle, a board member of South Lafourche Bank and Trust Co., and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Church in Grand Isle. September 17, 2000 Raywood John Bouillion Raywood John Bouillion, 65, a native of Erath and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 until 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, and from 9:15 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anne Orgeron Bouillion; one son, Jody Bouillion and wife, Martha Hooter Bouillion; three sisters, Vida Trahan, Virgie Dionne and Dean Bouillion; and two grandsons, Benjamin and John Bouillion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calice and Edith Suire Bouillion; and three brothers, Norman, Maxie and Joseph Boullion. He was retired two years and served in the Army and National Guard. He was a member of Holy Name Society, Senior Alter Server, Usher, RCIA group, Curoillo Movement and a Eucharistic Minister. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. September 17, 2000 Harold J. Callais [Photo] Harold J. Callais, 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:13 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 p.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Bienvenu Callais; four sons, C. Michael Callais, Corey Callais, Peter Callais and Paul Callais; two brothers, Ronald Callais and David Callais; two sisters, Doris C. Winfrey and Clara C. Brady; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abdon J. Callais and Ada Bruce Callais. He was a member of Golden Meadow Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus Council 9000, Board of Regents and Catholic Social Services. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a lay minister. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School or Holy Savior Catholic School. September 17, 2000 Rita Foret Champagne Rita Foret Champagne, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans and Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Martin Foret and Paul Foret; two sisters, Idala Dufour and Una Foret; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston " Coon" Champagne; her parents, Eugene and Eleanore Brown Foret; two brothers, David Foret and Tilden Foret; and one sister, Lydia Foret Sciambra. September 17, 2000 Jerome A. Duet Jerome A. Duet , 43, a native of Houma and resident of Galliano, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today until 2 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mary Duet; two daughters, Dawn and Jade Duet; one brother, Bryan Duet; three sisters, Mary Beth Terrebonne, Gretchen Ann Duet and Tonia Lynn Duet. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Duet Jr.; and one sister, Toni Mary Duet. September 17, 2000 Hilda Lorraine Guidry Hilda Lorraine Guidry, 90, a native of Gretna and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, William J. Guidry of Galliano and Michael J. Guidry of Houma; one daughter, Rena Mae Gisclair of Galliano; two sisters, Velda Lorraine Bruce of Houma and Evelyn Lorraine Compeaux of Cut Off; 24 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorris J. Guidry; her parents, William I. and Ozia Charpentier Lorraine; three sons, John J. Guidry, David B. Guidry Sr. and Welton J. Guidry Sr.; two brothers, Eldon Lorraine and Switzer Lorraine; one sister, Dorothy Lorraine; one grandchild, Penny Guidry and one great-grandchild, Jessica Lee. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. September 17, 2000 Mildred Gloria LeBouef Melancon Mildred Gloria LeBouef Melancon, 73, a native of Westwego and resident of Schriever, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Hubert Joseph Melancon; four sons, Jeffery, Fitzpatrick " Fitz," Robie and Korey LeBouef; two stepsons, Gary and Mark Melancon; one stepdaughter, Geraldine " Deanne" Robicheaux; two sisters, Lucy Blanchard and Ethel Pontiff; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jeffery Paul LeBouef Sr.; her parents, Abel and Myrtle Martin Toups; and two brothers, Albert and Harpis Toups. September 17, 2000 Octavia Smith Octavia Smith, 94, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:55 a.m. Friday, Sep t. 15, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time today at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn. She is survived by four children, Vivian Hills, Willie Mae Triggs, Sidney Smith and Melvin Smith, all of Raceland; one sister, Ophelia Williams of New Orleans; 27 grandchildren; 61 great- grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James Smith; her parents, Johnny Sr. and Cordelia Rose; three sons, Calvin Smith, Herman Smith and Edward Smith; two daughters, Doretha Farlow and Bessie Boyd; four brothers, Johnny Jr., Rodney, Simon and Hazie Rose Sr.; and three sisters, Irene Auntee, Augusta Charles and Mary Slay. She was a Baptist and mother of the church at Bell Baptist. September 17, 2000 Charles " Buddy" Stevenson [Photo] Charles " Buddy" Stevenson, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hild a K. Stevenson; his parents, John and Fannie Stevenson; two brothers, Kelly L. and Lawrence Stevenson; and five sisters, Rosie S. Taylor, Lula S. McGee, Sarah S. Williams, Bertha and Octavia Stevenson. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 18, 2000 Clyde Joseph " Slim" Breaux [Photo] Clyde Joseph " Slim" Breaux, 90, a native of Bourg and a resident of Westwego, died at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Mass will be at noon Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Matherne Breaux; four daughters, Evelyn A. Freeman, Mrs. Frank (Deanna) Hill, Mrs. Larry (Katherine) VanPelt and Mrs. Craig (Renee) Mansfield; one sister, Aimee Louise Breaux; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Angele Boudreaux Breaux; one son, Steven Joseph Breaux; four brothers, Hughes, Harris, Wayne and Millard Breaux; and two sisters, Margaret Breaux and Sister Placide Breaux, O.S.B. He was a retired employee of Rheem Manufacturing Company. September 18, 2000 Hazel Eve Guidry Dupre Hazel Eve Guidry Dupre, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 6:09 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, in burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Paul Dupre Sr. and wife, Sharon, of Raceland; two daughters, Mrs. L.J. (Elise) Chauvin of Houma, and Mrs. Michael (Jackie) Theriot Sr. of Bayou Blue; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Dupre; her parents, Luke and Margaret Brunet Guidry; two brothers, Clarence and Euclid Guidry; two sisters, Libby G. Thibodeaux and Beulah G. Foret; and one grandson, Kevin Joseph Chauvin. She was a homemaker, a member of the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens Andrew Johnson Chapter and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. September 18, 2000 Ellis C. Falgoust Ellis C. Falgoust, 63, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Kraemer, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence the Mar tyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Almarine C. Falgoust; two sons, Darren and Aaron Falgoust; two daughters, Rosetta Dempster and Vanessa Loupe; one brother, Daniel Falgoust; four sisters, Lois Reulet, Virgie Cortez, Lydia Granier and Vivian Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Genevieve Falgoust; and one brother, Antoine " T-Ben" Falgoust. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. September 18, 2000 Hattie LeCompte Porche [Photo] Hattie LeCompte Porche, no age given, a native of Houma and a resident of Birmingham, Ala., died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000. Interment was in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mona P. Wadsworth of Birmingham; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Paul Porche; her parents, Oleous and Josephine Roddy LeCompte; four brothers, George, Paul, Clarence and Nolan LeCompte; and three sisters, Ida L. Guidry, Theresa L. Mullins and Maude L. Porche. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. September 18, 2000 Gloria Ann Thibodeaux Gloria Ann Thibodeaux, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Norman and Joseph A. Thibodeaux Jr.; and four sisters, Betty Lou Andreas, Brenda Oncale, Marie Savoie and Tammy Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. Thibodeaux Sr. and Thelma Degruise Thibodeaux. September 18, 2000 Blanche Eve Zeringue Blanche Eve Zeringue, 101, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Desiree and Hemine Diaz Zeringue; two brothers, Octave and Alcee Zeringue; and seven sisters, Josephine Autin, Odelie Legendre, Carmelite Babin, Albertine Toups, Emilie Guidry, Edna Egle and Octavie Molaison. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ........................................................... ..................................... September 19, 2000 Mary Frances Johnson Mary Frances Johnson, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Chackbay. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Powell of Thibodaux; and one sister, Sarah Ruffin of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Johnson; her parents, Richard and Victoria Queen Allen; and six sisters, Gertrude Reed, Rosie Ray, Martha Scott, Victoria Scott, Elizabeth Allen and Odessa Tardieff. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. September 19, 2000 Dora Jean Punch Jordan [Photo] Dora Jean Punch Jordan, 57, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Theriot, died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jarrell Clifford Jordan of Theriot; three sons, Thomas LeBeouf of Houma, Michael LeBeouf of Tennessee, and Preston LeBeouf of Arkansas; six brothers, Calvin Punch Sr., Joffrey Punch Sr. and Alvin Punch Sr., all of Theriot, Gerald Punch of Independence, Robert Punch Sr. of Houma, and Allen Punch Sr. of Chauvin; four sisters, Geraldine " Jean" P. Gros, Nancy P. DeHart, Shirley P. Dumond and Mary Nell P. Callahan; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Punch Sr. and Lydia LeBeouf Punch; and three brothers, Ronald, Donald and Alex Punch Jr. She was a homemaker and a member of Bayou Dularge Baptist Church. September 19, 2000 Ronald " Peter" Williams Sr. [Photo] Ronald " Peter" Williams Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of New Orleans, died at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Majestic Mortuary in New Orleans. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Ronald " Peter" Williams Jr. and wife, Glenda Brown, Darren Williams and wife, Jalna Nelson, Steve Williams and wife, Laverne McFadden, and Paul Williams, all of New Orleans; one daughter, Mrs. Romalis (Jacqueline W.) Hebert Sr. of New Orleans; two brothers, James D. and Wallace Williams, both of Houma; two sist ers, Annie M. Williams and Artemise " Sue" Theriot, both of Houma; 38 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece LoBrandon Williams; his parents, Piccola Neville Williams and Henderson Williams Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Octavia Theriot Neville and Washington Neville Sr.; his paternal grandparents, Polly Townsend Williams and Henderson Williams Sr.; four daughters, Diane, Linda and Sandra Williams, and Joyce W. Keller; one brother, Nolan Williams; and one sister, Asurlea W. Franklin. He was a retired employee of Benson' s Automobile Dealership. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 20, 2000 Chris Jude Cheramie Chris Jude Cheramie, 40, a native and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. Contact Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano at 632-6112 for funeral information. He is survived by his wife, Susan Griffin Cheramie of Galliano; his parents, James R. " Jim" and Irma C. Cheramie of Galliano; two daughters, Heidi Jolie Cheramie and Soliska Noemie Cheramie, both of Galliano; one brother, Jimmy Cheramie of Houston, Texas; one sister, Cheryl Guidry of Cut Off; and one stepsister, Cecile Lafleur of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ebdon and Noemie Bruce Cheramie; and two sons, Renis and Vivian Duffy Cheramie. He worked as an oysterman from the age of 12 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. September 20, 2000 Helen Callaway Grieshaber [Photo] Helen Callaway Grieshaber, 66, a native of Jonesburg, Mo., and a resident of Houma, died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Valle Springs Catholic Cemetery in St. Genevieve, Mo. She is survived by one son, Frank Marshall of Houma; one daughter, Laura Sanchez of New Orleans; one brother, Michael Callaway; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bernard Grieshaber; her parents, Howard P. and Lulu Littrell Callaway; one son, Edgar Bernard Grieshaber; and one sister, Alice Barton. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. September 20, 2000 Cleveland " Cleve" Louviere [Photo] Cleveland " Cleve" Louviere, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Westwego, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Funeral services were Monday at Moth e Funeral Home in Marrero, with interment in Gates of Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Lundgren Louviere; one son, Daniel A. Louviere; one daughter, Nancy L. Rosenbohm; one sister, Myrtle L. Blanchard of Houma; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Domotille Guillot Louviere; four brothers, Dave, Leon, Walton and Robert Louviere; and four sisters, Lily L. Adams, Agnes Michel, Mabel Bergeron and Marie Roberts. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. September 20, 2000 Herbert " PaShoo" Matherne Sr. Herbert " PaShoo" Matherne Sr., 66, a native of Bourg and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Ledet Matherne; two sons, Danny and Herbert Matherne Jr.; five daughters, Mrs. Albert (Wendy) Vicknair, Mrs. Norris (Connie) Benoit, Mrs. Linwood (Denise) Babin Jr., Mrs. Roy (Shelia) Gros Jr., and Mrs. Chad (Missy) Pitre; two brothers, Harold and Toussaint Matherne Jr.; four sisters, Elizabeth Roberts, Gloria Robertson, Patsy Souvelier and Theresa LeBouef; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toussaint and Bernice Vito Matherne; four brothers, Kirby, Johnny, William and Roy Matherne; and one sister, Leonise Fanguy. September 20, 2000 Louise " Ma Weese" Stewart [Photo] Louise " Ma Weese" Stewart, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Funeral services will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Thomas " Spuggie" Smith Sr. and wife, Viola, of Houma; one sister, Elise Mae Stewart of Shreveport; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jordon and Mary Mitchell Stewart; one brother, Isaac Stewart; and one sister, Theresa Stewart Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 21, 2000 Roland Mark Authement Sr. [Photo] Roland Mark Authement Sr., 74, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nell Redmond Authement of Houma; two sons, Roland " Mark" Authement Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Lafayette, and Lance Authement of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Randy (JoNell A.) Dowd of Greenville, Ala., Mrs. Billy (Lori A.) Domangue of Midlothian, Va., and Mrs. Bruce (Lynn A.) Aguillard of Houma; one brother, J.Y. Authement of Gibson; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Norma) Trahan of Houma, and Mrs. Roland (Rita) Robichaux of Raceland; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Yvest Joseph and Adele Avet Authement; two brothers, Gerald and Beatty Authement; and three sisters, Theresa Dedeaux, Beulah Crappell and Frances Eschete. He was a retired carpenter, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer' s Foundation or to the American Diabetes Association. Sep tember 21, 2000 Joseph Beaudry Joseph Beaudry, 86, a native and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Arlington Park Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Arlington Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ila Beaudry; two sons, Joe and George Beaudry of Houma; one daughter, Betty Pederson; one brother, Bill Beaudry; one sister, Evelyn; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. September 21, 2000 Tyrae Southern Hickman Tyrae Southern Hickman, infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000. Graveside services are scheduled for 5 p.m. today in Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Jerralyn Hickman; his grandparents, Joseph and Vanessa Lagarde; and his great-grandmother, Daisy Jackson. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Southern Jackson Jr. September 21, 2000 Alfred " Pete" Landry Jr. Alfred " Pete" Landry Jr., 81, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survi ved by one son, Alfred Pierre " Fred" Landry; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy R. Landry; two sisters, Dorothy Dickson and Mae Goetz; and two grandchildren, Celeste and Rachel Landry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Simoneaux Landry; his parents, Alfred J. and Lucille Richard Landry; three brothers, Charles, Norman and Warren Landry; and one sister, Lucille Settoon. He was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Landry' s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 22, 2000 Linda Marie Brown [Photo] Linda Marie Brown, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Airey Church in Boutte. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Minister Norman Brown Sr. of Raceland; her parents, Alfred Lawson Sr. and Melvina Lawson of Raceland; three children, Norman Brown Jr. and Jennica N. Brown, both of Raceland, and Keishon G. Joseph of El Paso, Texas; five brothers, Larry, Bernell and Elder Floyd Lawson, all of Raceland, Alfred Lawson Jr. of Tacoma, Wash., and Clarence Laws on of Harvey; one sister, Sarah Lawson of Raceland; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Elton Lawson of Raceland. She was a member of the Deaconess Board and a member of Mount Airey Baptist Church. September 22, 2000 Al Carnline Al Carnline, 69, a native of Roundup, Mon., and a resident of Raceland, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Mathews. He is survived by his wife, Brenda LeBoeuf Carnline; two sons, Henry and Matthew Carnline; five daughters, Robin Bourgeois, Bridget Many, Scarlette Guillot, Endora Hebert and Margo Faucheaux; two brothers, Charlie and Douglas Carnline; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Watson Carnline; and three brothers, J.C., Jim and Bob Carnline. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American L egion Post No. 83. September 22, 2000 Raymond Joseph " Bydo" Chiasson Raymond Joseph " Bydo" Chiasson, 71, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Chacahoula, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Mayon Chiasson; three sons, Michael, Robert and Billy Chiasson; two brothers, Harry " Jimmy" and Eddie Chiasson; one sister, Rita C. Huot; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and LeJeune Adams Chiasson; and one brother, Clarence " T-Can" Chiasson Jr. September 22, 2000 Noiscia Toups Duet Noiscia Toups Duet, 90, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by three sons, Noles, Raymond and Eddie Duet; four daughters, Mary Hebert, Elois Melancon, Carol Rousse and Louverda " Lou" Duet; t wo brothers, Leonise and Lodess Toups; four sisters, Elescia Bouffanie, Rose Pierce, Earline Pitre and Willavia Chiasson; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo T. Duet; her parents, Ramie Toups Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; one son, Livingston " Frog" Duet; two daughters, Wilma Duet and Genievie Boudoin; two brothers, David and Ramie Toups Jr.; one sister, Leona Anselmi; three granddaughters, Marla, Joanette and Natalie Duet; and three great-grandsons, Brent and Brandin Pitre and Nicholas Rousse. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. September 22, 2000 Bella Kern Triche [Photo] Bella Kern Triche, 102, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her adopted daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Margaret Triche) Breaux of Houma; two sisters, Welma Kern Songe and Mabel Kern Chaisson; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Triche; her parents, Myrtile and Justi lia Mire Kern; one brother, Philip Kern; and two sisters, Orine Kern Samaha and Elive Kern Thomas. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. September 22, 2000 Yvonne Danos Williams Yvonne Danos Williams, 87, a native of Larose and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:06 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Williams Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Roy Williams; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Paul Williams; her parents, Jean and Marie Guidroz Danos; one daughter, Rae Williams; five brothers, Morris, Ben, Elvis, Sidney and Louis Danos; and one sister, Beulah Danos Larose. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 24, 2000 Betty Jane Bel Betty Jane Bel, 80, a native of Little Rock, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a. m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hebert Henry Bel and Margaret Lewis Bel. September 24, 2000 John Derwin Ditch [Photo] John Derwin Ditch, 47, a native of Kaplan and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2000 after a brief illness with liver cancer. 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 burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Diana Thibodeaux Ditch of Houma; his mother, Maud Ray Nunez Ditch of Abbeville; two sons, John Jason Ditch of Longbeach, Miss., and Eric Joseph Ditch of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Nolan Paul (Tiffany Claire) Brunet of Bourg; two brothers, Roand Ditch and wife, Sophie Ditch of Abbeville, and Chris Ditch of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Joe (Brenda) Romero, Mrs. Alan (Stephanie) Abshire of Abbeville and Diana McNabb of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Ditch; and his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Leola Thibodeaux. He was a foreman for Gulf Island Fabrication for 15 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. September 24, 2000 Curtis Eugene Shicksnider Curtis Eugene Shicksnider, 56, a native of Orange, Texas, and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Theriot Shicksnider; three sons, Clint Sr., Bryan and Chad Shicksnider; one brother, Sidney Shicksnider; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death b his parents, Oscar and Florence Breaux Shicksnider; two brothers, Bernard and Thomas Shicksnider; and two sisters, Marie Malbrough and Elizabeth Shicksnider. He was a Tug Boat Captain; a veteran of the Army National Guard and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ochsner Heart Transplant Center, 1514 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA, 70121. September 24, 2000 Jason Joseph White Sr. [Photo] Jason Joseph White Sr., 32, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Chauvin Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Gary White of Chauvin; his mother, Geraldine Poiencot White LeBouef of Houma; one son, Jade Joseph White of Delcambre; one daughter, Christian Marie White of Delcambre; two brothers, Darron White and Kevin White of Chauvin; two sisters, Darla White of Chauvin and Dana White of Houma; and one step-brother, Buddy LeBouef of Chauvin. He was prece ded in death by his father, Clifford Joseph White; and one son, Jason Joseph White Jr. He was a fisherman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 25, 2000 Rachel Claire Barnett Rachel Claire Barnett, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage, Miss., with burial in Shocoloh Cemetery in Carthage. She is survived by her mother, Fran Barnett of Houma; her grandmother, Claure Breaux of Houma; her grandfather and step-grandmother, Jesse and Sherry Barnett of Louisville, Miss.; two uncles; and one aunt. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Bapti st Church, 7382 Main St., Houma, LA 70360. September 25, 2000 Carol Jeanne Buquet Carol Jeanne Buquet, 51, a native of Houma and a resident of Gretna, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Bultman Funeral Home in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with private burial. She is survived by her husband, Gerald J. Buquet; one son, Stewart W. Buquet; one daughter, Brandy Buquet Williams; one stepdaughter, Natalie B. Trahan; her father, Thomas P. Powell; three siblings, Mary A. Patterson, Robyn L. Chambers and Shannon M. Denson, all of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Fannie Griffin Powell; and two siblings, Terry P. Morange and Thomas P. White. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062. September 25, 2000 Hazel Cecile " Susie" Marcel King [Photo] Hazel Cecile " Susie" Marcel King, 84, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at First United Methodist Church. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Levy, Randy and Vernal King Jr., all of Houma, and Errol King of Lafayette; one daughter, Diane Dryden of Houma; two brothers, Nelson and Rillias Marcel, both of Houma; two sisters, Leola Gray of Clemson, S.C., and Elsie James of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernal King Sr.; her parents, Freddie and Octavia Bergeron Marcel; one daughter, Susan King; eight brothers, Nolan, Roy, Aubrey, Easton, Hayes, Levy, Russell and Ivey " Duck" Marcel; and one granddaughter, Angela " Kim" King Cortez. She was a homemaker, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a member of First United Methodist Church. September 25, 2000 Ruth Ford Knight Ruth Ford Knight, 60, a native of Mathews and a resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ralph P. Knight; her mother, Lucille G. Ford; two sons, Ricky P. and Greg Knight; one daughter, Patty Comeaux; two brothers, Theophile " Larry" and Ray Ford; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Theophile Ford Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. September 25, 2000 Leon Paul Lirette Sr. [Photo] Leon Paul Lirette Sr., 69, a native of Eagle Island and a resident of Houma, died at 6:56 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Marie Trahan Lirette of Houma; three sons, Leonard Lirette and wife, Debra Deroche Lirette of Lafayette, Leon P. Lirette Jr. and wife, Stephanie Vangel Lirette of Alvin, Texas, and Christopher Lirette and wife, Rhonda Fujiwara Lirette of Houma; three daughters, Janita Lirette Fanguy of Meaux, Mrs. Allen (Gail) Guidry of Westwego, and Mrs. Gary (Lisa) Fanguy of Houma; one brother, Robert Lirette of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Lefey L. Smith and Lillian L. Sahnm, both of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor Anthony and Lillian Porche Lirette; and one sister, Nora L. Boudreaux. He was a retired pile driver superintendent for J. Ray McDermott, a U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps Kore an War veteran, a member of the Marine Corps League, a former member of the East Houma Lions Club, a member of East Park Recreation and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 26, 2000 Lonia Joseph Acosta Lonia Joseph Acosta, 90, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Larose, died at 6:34 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Armine Arceneaux Acosta; five sons, Earl, Emery, Ronald, Marvin and Dale Acosta; two daughters, Mrs. Wilbert (Ruth) Danos and Mrs. Ray (Beverly) Savoie; one sister, Mrs. Alces (Bella) Savoie; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivan and Emma Gautreaux Acosta; two sons, Joseph and Clyde Acosta Sr.; one brother, Abel Acosta; and five sisters, Mrs. Paul (Tavie) Parr, Mrs. Abel (Valerie) LeBlanc, Mrs. Fred (Linda) Schouest, Mrs. Alb ert (Ida) Trosclair and Mrs. Joe (Helen) Chemento. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Holy Rosary Catholic School. September 26, 2000 Robert " Bob" Bohley Robert " Bob" Bohley, 66, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and a resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000. Mass was 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, with interment in Restlawn Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Wilson Bohley; one son, Robert Bohley Jr.; three daughters, Lisa LeBlanc, Michele Saucier and Karen Beehler; four brothers, Martin, Carl, George and William Bohley; one sister, Eileen Bohley; 11 stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Grace Wrightson Bohley; and two brothers, Bernard and Joseph Bohley. September 26, 2000 Linda Mae Dardar Linda Mae Dardar, 52, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Venice, died at 9:53 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her mother, Melodia Guidry Buras; her stepfather, Walter J. Buras; four brothers, Rousseau, Frank, Joseph and Mike Dardar; and three sisters, Mary Ann Tiser, June Gaspard and Hanna M. Harvey. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Hanna Darda September 26, 2000 Douglas Glynn Douglas Glynn, 56, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Gheens, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Serigny and Bar bara Gisclair; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille DeoGracias Glynn; his parents, Douglas J. and Alice Melancon Glynn; one son, Donnie James Glynn Sr.; and one sister, Lillian Susan Glynn. He was a boat captain and a member of South Lafourche Baptist Church. September 26, 2000 Simon Leo Hebert Simon Leo Hebert, 73, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nazy Roussell Hebert; two sons, Ke nneth and Keith Hebert; three daughters, Mary H. Ayo, Myra H. Zeringue and Lynn H. Dantin; 16 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lelia Richard Hebert; one son, Russell J. Hebert; and two brothers, Ernest and Gilbert Hebert. September 26, 2000 Jimmy Wilson Jarvis [Photo] Jimmy Wilson Jarvis, 58, a native of Tallassee, Ala., and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Jeffcoat Funeral Home in Tallassee. Visitation will also be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Bethlehem East Baptist Church in Kent, Ala. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Jarvis of Houma; two sons, Jimmy W. Jarvis Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Dirk H. Jarvis of Houma; one daughter, Kimberly S. Jarvis of New Orleans; one brother, Norman Jarvis of Tallassee; and two sisters, Lola Loney of Houma, and Linda Perkins of Stapleton, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Jarvis, and one brother, Joe Jarvis. He was a member of Coteau Baptist Church in Houma. Jeffcoat Funeral Home in Tallassee is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional inf ormation to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 26, 2000 George C. Pennington George C. Pennington, 75, a native of Bellflower, Calif., a former resident of Houma and a resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home in Gulfport. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by two sons, Michael Pennington of Kota, Okla., and Scott Pennington of Conway, Mo.; four daughters, Beverly Thompson and Sandra K. Broussard, both of Navarre, Fla., Diane Trigg of Houma, and Meredith Cunningham of Gulfport; one brother, Bill Roberts of Edgerton, Kan.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce W. Pennington; and one son, Mark C. Pennington. He was a welder in the oil industry and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. Jessie Pierce Jr. [Photo] Jessie Joseph Pierce Jr., 62, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:41 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary' s Cemetery in Raceland. He is surv ived by his wife, Gloria Boudreaux Pierce; his mother, Annie Babin Pierce; four sons, Terry, Anthony, James and Daniel Pierce Sr.; three daughters, Susan Danos, Judy Folse and Arlene Adams; one sister, Rosalie Ledet; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Pierce Sr. He was a lifelong farmer who sold his produce from his truck at the Larose pontoon bridge for more than 45 years. He, along with his wife, sold produce for more than 34 years at a produce stand at their residence on La. 1. September 26, 2000 Johnny Ivy Solet [Photo] Johnny Ivy Solet, 73, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery in Dulac. He is survived by his companion, Madeline Verdin; and four sisters, Mary " T-Dos" Pierre, Albertine " Loptit" Trahan, Rita " T-Mem" Solet and Bertha " Catena" Gibson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Albertine Francis Solet; his parents, John and Lena Solet; one infant son, not named; and three sisters, Elda Fitch, Ida Billiot and Theresa Solet. He was a fisherman. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 27, 2000 Genevieve LeBoeuf Barbaree [Photo] Genevieve LeBoeuf Barbaree, 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Chauvin, died at 10:58 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the hall, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by two sons, Mac and Nac Sevin Jr., both of Chauvin; three daughters, Judy Bergeron and Amanda Pellegrin, both of Chauvin, and Tina Boquet of Houma; two brothers, Stephen and Claude LeBoeuf, both of Chauvin; seven sisters, Rosalie Lapeyrouse, Rosemae Dupre, Jennelee Hutchinson, Joanne Sevin and Susan LeBoeuf, all of Chauvin, Elizabeth Bain of Trenton, Ga., and Roxanne Usie of Houma; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vanis J. and Josephine " Mae" Dupre LeBoeuf; and son, Anthony " Buzz" Sevin. She was a member of Little Caillou Baptist Church in Chauvin. September 27, 2000 Louisa " Tout" Guidry Lee Louisa " Tout" Guidry Lee, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Metairie, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Norman " J.N." Lee; two sons, Norman Joseph " Frenchie" and the Rev. Gene V. Lee; one daughter, Gina Lee Hamrick; one brother, Justellian John Guidry; and three grandchildren. She was a member of Bridge City Baptist Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ September 28, 2000 Josephine Duthu [Photo] Josephine " Une" Foret Duthu, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Joseph L. " L.J." Duth u, Joseph S. " T-June" Duthu, Michael " Brother" Duthu, and Anthony E. Duthu; two daughters, Kathy Verdin and Katie Dehart; two brothers, Morris Foret Sr. and Elton Foret; three sisters, Agnes " Coon" Rankatoer, Hazel Bennet and Rita Margaret Solet; 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Noah Foret and Agnes Dion Foret; three brothers, Irby " Fra" Foret, Antoine " T-Co" Foret; and Paul " Duey" Foret; and one sister, Marie " Tatoot" Verdin. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Church in Dulac. September 28, 2000 Emelda Lefort Emelda O. Lefort, 74, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Lefort; one son, Steve Lefort; three daughters, Jacqueline Rodrigue, Kathy Richoux and Gail Broussard; three brothers, Norman, Jimmy and Herman Orgeron; and four sisters, Frances Badeaux, Marie Guidry, Annabelle Pineville, and Betty Lou Blanchard; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justilian and Augusta Trosclair Orgeron; one daughter, Roslyn Arceneaux; one brother, Albert Orgeron; and one sister, Maggie Robichaux. September 28, 2000 Nola Pitre Nola Griffin Pitre, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 4:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with interment in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Linton B. Pitre; one daughter, Barbara Pitre Terrebonne; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tim and Josephine Orgeron Griffin; five sisters, Amelia Perrin, Almena Martin, Lodia Cheramie, Eva Martin and Frances Cheramie. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. September 28, 2000 Diane Schmidt Diane Spence Schmidt, 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday. Mass will be at noon Friday at the funeral home, with interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Richard Schmidt; two sons, Michael and Robert Schmidt; and one sister, Idell Spence Cogbill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Irmia Spence. She was a homemaker. September 28, 2000 Jessie Simmons [Photo] Jessie L. Simmons, 46, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. the same day at New Salem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the church, with interment at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Rising Sun cemetery. Simmons is survived by his wife, Mary Dell Norman Simmons; his mother, Mariah Simmons; two sons, LaToy Norman and Jessie Simmons Jr.; one daughter, Sabrina Masharon Simmons; two brothers, Marmed Joseph and Raymond Clifton Simmons; one sister, Linda Simmons; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmit Walter Simmons; one brother, Jerry Simmons; and one sister, Rose Maria Simmons. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an avid fisherman. ................................................................................................ ................................................................... ............................. September 29, 2000 Leona Deloris Francis Leona Deloris Francis, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at Residence Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Beulah Francis Turner of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Julia Payne Francis; and one brother, Clarence Davis. She was a member of the Union Benevolent Society, a former usher, a former church and Sunday school secretary, a member of the Friendly 20, a member of the Golden Social Aid Club and a member of Residence Baptist Church. September 29, 2000 Lolita Louisa Jeansonne Mattason Lolita Louisa Jeansonne Mattason, 71, a native of Marksville and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 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 Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry Paul Mattason Sr. of Houma; one son, Henry P. Mattason Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla.; three daughters, Judy Woodis of River Ridge, Cheryl Ann Furchak of LaCombe, and Karen Leigh Powell of Bonham, Texas; two brothers, Roger Jeansonne of Friendswood, Texas, and Lee Jeansonne of Moreauville; two sisters, Allie Lemoine of Moreauville, and Bertha Mae Mule of Alexandria; five grandchildren, Phil A. Latapie Jr., Chad P. Latapie, Kate Powell, Jake Powell and John Henry Powell; and one great-grandchild, A.J. Latapie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Eula Douzat Jeansonne; three brothers, Gurvy, Joe and Euman Jeansonne; and one sister, Myrtle Jeansonne. She was a homemaker, a floral designer in Houma, New Orleans and was an employee of Melvin' s Florist. She was a member of the Terrebonne Garden Club, a member of the Louisiana Federated Garden Club, a member of the Pond Society Bayou Chapter, a member of the National Gardener, a master flower show judge for 30 years and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Miami Project Cure for Paralysis Foundation. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 29, 2000 Nola Griffin Pitre Nola Griffin Pitre, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galli ano, died at 4:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Linton B. Pitre; one daughter, Barbara Pitre Terrebonne; three sisters, Lodia and Frances Cheramie, and Eva Martin; three grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tim and Josephine Orgeron Griffin; and two sisters, Amelia Perrin and Almena Martin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 29, 2000 Arthur " Boozie" Ruffin Arthur " Boozie" Ruffin, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Morgan City, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Zorah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum. He is survived by one son, Shelvy Arthur Ruffin Sr. of Montegut; one daughter, Mrs. John (Sylvia Ruffin ) Wilson of Morgan City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Watson Ruffin; his parents, Nathan and Julia Gates Ruffin; and 20 brothers and sisters, names not provided. He was a self-employed barber for more than 50 years and a member of New Zorah Baptist Church. September 29, 2000 Jessie L. Simmons Jessie L. Simmons, 46, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000. Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. today at New Salem Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dell Norman Simmons; two sons, Jessie L. Simmons Jr. of Houma, and LaToy Keith Norman of Lakewood , Wash.; one daughter, Sabrina Mashawn Simmons of Houma; his mother, Mariah Simmons of Houma; four brothers, Marned, Raymond and Joseph Ray Simmons, and Clifton Anthony Conerly, all of Houma; four sisters, Linda and Annie Marie Simmons, Robin Simmons Bonvillain and Alisha Conerly, all of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmit Walter Simmons; one brother, Jerry Lewi s Simmons; and one sister, Rose Marie Simmons. He was a fitter, a roofer, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Courier offers additional information to be included in obituaries for a nominal charge. September 29, 2000 Carrie " Ma Carrie" Hite Westbrook Carrie " Ma Carrie" Hite Westbrook, 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at New St. Matthew' s Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Edna Westbrook-Smith-Gilfore and Leola Westbrook McGuire, both of Houma; one sister, Eula Hite of Houma; 25 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 48 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Westbrook Sr.; her parents Rebecca Jackson Adams and Mose Hite; and two sons, William Westbrook Jr. and Albert Westbrook Sr. She was a member of the Women' s Day Association, a member of the Pastor' s Aid Club, a former senior steward, a former usher, a Mother of the Church and a member of New St. Matthew' s Baptist Church. ...... .......................................................................................... ................................................................................................ September 30, 2000 James Billy Boatner [Photo] James Billy Boatner, 68, a native of Edinburg, Miss., and a resident of Schriever, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in New Hope Church Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Louise Burham Boatner; one son, Billy Dewayne Boatner of Thibodaux; two daughters, Patricia Boatner Rodrigue of Schriever, and Paula Boatner Van Allen of Bay City Texas; one sister, Betty Massey of Clarksdale, Miss.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Emmette and Nannie King Boatner; two brothers, King and O.B. Boatner; and two sisters, Etta Boatner Massey and Shelby Jean Carpenter. He was an employee of MeDermott and a member of First Assembly of God Church. ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................