Obituaries for JUNE; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Donald W. Johnson Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 26 Jun 2005 These files are not necessarily complete for any given date. ================================================================ ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ================================================================ June 1, 2001 Leroy Bruce Baugh Leroy Bruce Baugh, 47, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Dogris, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. He is survived by his companion, Connie Kimbrell; one son, Jeremiah Lee Baugh; one daughter, Heather Victoria Baugh; five brothers, Frank "Pascal," Vernon, Henry Jr., Eddie and Leon Baugh; one sister, Jean Landry; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Frank Baugh and Lutie Garrett Baugh; and one brother, Charles Baugh. June 1, 2001 Christopher A. Benoit Sr. Christopher A. Benoit Sr., 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux-St. Charles community, died at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lora D. Benoit; his parents, Clarence and Shirley Lirette Benoit; and one son, Christopher A. Benoit Jr. He was preceded in death by one sister, Virgie Lee Allemand. June 1, 2001 Huey Mark "Junior" Breaux Sr. Huey Mark "Junior" Br eaux Sr., 71, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Claudette Antill Breaux of Houma; one son, Huey Mark Breaux Jr. of Houma; four daughters, June Breaux Ellender, Shelia Breaux Cenac, Sharon Breaux Bour of Houma and Rebecca Breaux Theriot of Carencro; two brothers, Rivers A. Breaux Sr. of Bayou Black and Floyd R. Breaux of Houma; one sister, Kate Breaux Holzenthal of Slidell; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rivers Frederick Breaux and Ruby Bergeron Breaux; and one sister, Sylvia Breaux Tierney. He was a retired production supervisor for Texaco of 40 years, a member of St. Francis de Sales Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. June 1, 2001 Pearl Vera Felix Ellis Pearl Vera Felix Ellis, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at the church. The Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Eugene A., Samuel Sr., Leroy and Kevin Ellis Sr. all of Thibodaux and Gregory Ellis of Houma; three daughters, Mary Triggs, Beverly Batiste and Gwendolyn Ellis all of Thibodaux; one adopted daughter, Katrina Ellis of Thibodaux; four sisters, Dorothy Perkins of Jennings, Marion Felix of New Orleans, Ruth Felix and Gloria Walker both of Thibodaux; 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ellis; her parents, Aaron and Augustine Hampton Felix; three sons, Raymond, Kenneth and Donald Ellis; and one sister, Thelma Every. She was a homemaker and served as the treasurer of the Usher Board at St. Paul Baptist Church. June 1, 2001 Junious "Junney Boy" Francis Junious "Junney Boy" Francis, 49, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Lula Jackson of Thibodaux; his father, Wilbert Williams of Labadieville; six children, Tanya Francis of Thibodaux, Lisa Francis of Raceland, Troy Dangerfield of Lawton, Okla., Demetru s Dangerfield of Fort Bliss, Texas, Terry Dangerfield and Tracy Dangerfield both of Larose; five brothers, Ronald Williams of New Orleans, Samuel Williams of Labadieville, Donald Williams of Texas, Roger Williams of Altanta, Ga., Gilbert Williams of Arkansas; four sisters, Lily Bailey of Vacherie, Barbara A. McBride and Mary Ann "Flossie" Edmonds of Thibodaux and Janet Williams of Texas; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Francis; one brother, Clarence Francis; and one sister, Audrey Brown. He was a Baptist. June 1, 2001 Marion J. Miller Marion J. Miller, 65, a native of West Palm Beach, Fla., and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by three stepsons, Patrick Falgout of Houma, Charles Falgout of Galliano and Pete Falgout of New Orleans; one sister-in-law, Catherine Miller of Florida; and one nephew, Mickey Miller of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ena G. Falgout. He was a retired boat captain and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Samart Fune ral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 1, 2001 Louise B. Santiny Louise B. Santiny, 98, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Grand Isle Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Carl Santiny; three daughters, Ruby S. Mitchell, Pearl. S. Lafont and Sally S. Thompson; 26 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 77 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ovide Santiny; her parents, Theodule and Josephine Cazaubon Bradberry; one son, Clifford Santiny; three brothers, Howard, George and Edward Bradberry; and five sisters, Barbara B. Guidry, Emma B. Azarage, Miria B. Chighizola, Mary B. Verdin and Alice B. Kliendorf. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. June 3, 2001 Sergeant Joseph "Nub" Breaux Sr. Sergeant Joseph "Nub" Breaux Sr., 64, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with bur ial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou Black. He is survived by his fiancee, Sylvia LeBoeuf of Chauvin; one son, Sergeant J. Breaux Jr.; three daughters, Janice Lockwood of Gray, Melissa Leonard of Houma and Amanda Breaux of Houma; three brothers, Edgar "E.J." Breaux of Gray, Thomas Breaux of Gray and Ernest "Chumpy" Breaux of Houma; two sisters, Theresa Newman of Houma and Shirley Boudreaux of Gray; eight grandchildren, Grace Francis, Gale Eschete, Steven Lockwood Jr., Amanda Breaux, Jessica Lockwood, Sadina Leonard, Joycelun Leonard and Emily Breaux; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Boudreaux Breaux; and his parents, Edgar Breaux and Marie Boudreaux Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 3, 2001 Evela Gisclair Bruce Evela Gisclair Bruce, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leon J. Bruce Sr.; one son, Leon Bruce Jr.; two daughters, Carolyn Bruce Dufrene and Bonnie Bruce Thibodaux; one brother, Prisco Gisclair; one sister, Effie Pierce; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolton and Lorenza Hebert Gisclair; two brothers, Eddie Gisclair Sr. and Sweetsay Gisclair; three sisters, Celeste "Domie" Kieffe, Anna Galliano and Maizie Eymard. June 3, 2001 Stanley Joseph Cheramie Stanley Joseph Cheramie, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:33 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Charpentier Cheramie; one son, Clayton Cheramie of Auburn, N.Y.; three daughters, Elaine Jennings of the Woodlands, Texas, Nancy Woods of Fruithurst, Ala., and Audrey Hause of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Larry Cheramie; four sisters, Willa Mae Melancon, Mary Louise Delgrandile, Sally Deroche and Pearl Cheramie; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Esperie Toups Cheramie; one brother, name not provided; and one sister, Lorena Baldo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. June 4, 2001 Jules H. Clement Jules H. Clement, 77, a native and resident of Lockport, died at noon Sunday, June 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, James J. Clement; one daughter, Louise C. Guidry; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam R. Delaune Clement; his parents, Jules and Maude Braud Clement; one brother, the Rev. James Clement; and one sister, Courtney Clement. He was a retired Vice President of Raceland Bank & Trust Co. of Lockport and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion in Lockport, V.F.W. Post 3665 and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Savior School. June 4, 2001 Cleveland Samuel Daigle Sr. Cleveland Samuel Daigle Sr., 73, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:48 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Daigle Memorial Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Crowe Daigle of Gray; one son, Cleveland Samuel Daigle Jr. and wife, Rhonda Scott Daigle of Bayou Blue; five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Verna D.) Thomas, Karan Daigle Robichaux, Mrs. Ke ith (Sharon D.) Frazier of Bayou Blue, Mrs. Kenton (Lydia D.) Boudreaux Sr. of Houma, Mrs. Billy (Helen D.) Lilliman of South Carolina; two sisters, Joan Yvonne Jett of Woodward, Okla., and Ruth Aydelotte of Buffalo Gap, Texas; 14 grandchildren, Denise Thomas Dufrene, Robert A. Thomas, Ashli Meshalle Daigle, Adam Samuel Daigle, Greg John Robichaux Sr., Angie D. Robichaux Prevost, Jarrod Gene Frazier, Jacob Wade Frazier, Sue-Lin B. Poston, Kenton P. Boudreaux Jr., Christopher J. Boudreaux, Kelly Keith Boudreaux and Shandri Daigle; and 12 great-grandchildren, Blake J. Dufrene, Heather Robichaux, Greg Robichaux Jr., Whitney Hebert, Mathew Robichaux, Michelle Robichaux, Steven Poston, Derrick Boudreaux, Justin Boudreaux, Chance Boudreaux and Christian Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry John Daigle and Odette Roberson Daigle; three brothers, John Daigle, Malvin Daigle and Carroll Daigle; one sister, Jeanette Cobb; and one grandson, Richard A. Thomas Jr. He was a retired contractor crane operator for McDermott and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue. He was Director of District 3 of SLECA, where he also served as president and treasurer and vice president of the TESI Division. He also served on the ALEC Board, where he served as president and secretary-treasu rer, and was a member of the Legislative Committee and SLECA Budget Committee. He also served on the Lafourche Parish Planning Commission, an elder for the First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue; was president and second vice president of the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens, past master of Unity Lodge No. 267, treasurer and post master of the Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge No. 481 Masons and past president of the Houma chapter of the United Ostomy Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 4, 2001 Stanwood Richardson Duval Sr. Stanwood Richardson Duval Sr., 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Parker Faught Duval of Houma; two sons, C. Berwick Duval II of Houma and Judge Stanwood R. Duval Jr. of New Orleans; one daughter, Charlene D. Barker of Houma; and eight grandchildren, Anne-Gwin Duval Poirier, Charles Duval Moore, David Hunter Duval, William Timmons Moore, John Duval Moore, David Duval Moore, Stanwood Robert Duval and Claiborne Berwick Duval. He was preceded in d eath by his parents, Stanwood and Mamie Richardson Duval. He was retired from Duval Whitney Stevenson Insurance Agency and was a U.S. Marine Corp. World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and served on its vestry. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University. While in the Marines he participated in the battles of Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. He received four battle stars and three presidential citations for his action in the Pacific. He was a member of the Independent Agents of Terrebonne and a past president of that organization and served for two years on the state executive committee of the Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents. He was a member of the Houma Rotary Club and a past president, member of the Lennox Hotard Post of the American Legion and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the Terrebonne Parish Louisiana State University Alumni Association and a past president of the organization, a member and past president of the Whiskey Pass Silver King Rodeo Association and the Terrebonne Sportsman League. His civic activities include serving on the Terrebonne Parish Parks and Recreation Board for 17 years and five years as its president. He also served on the Terrebonne Parish Jury Commission and the Houma-Terrebonne Regional Planning Commission. He was awa rded the Houma Daily Courier Most Useful Citizen's Award in 1977. He was also a member of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Board of Directors and chairman of the tourist agency. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 4, 2001 Debra "Debbie" Maronge Debra "Debbie" Maronge, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time today at Annunziata Catholic Church. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at the church. She is survived by one son, Christopher "Chris" M. Porche and wife, Stacy Stringer Porche of Houma; one brother, Michael "Mike" J. Maronge of Houma; and one grandchild, Channing P. Porche of Houma. She was preceded in death by her companion, James Wayde Grimes; her parents, Raymond Z. Maronge and Gertie Trahan Maronge; one brother, Raymond Z. Maronge Jr.; and one sister, Gail Maronge. She was a former employee of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office and present employee of 911 and B.J. No. 9 in Dularge. She was a former member of the Houma Lions Club and a Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society o r Cerebral Palsy Association. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 4, 2001 Do naldson "Donald" Joseph Robichaux Donaldson "Donald" Joseph Robichaux, 84, a native of Franklin and resident of Berwick, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at St. Stephens Catholic Hall in Berwick. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Berwick Mausoleum. He is survived by one son, Joed Robichaux of Houma; one daughter, Sherry R. DeRoche of Kenner; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Broussard Robichaux; his parents, Joseph O. and Irma Arceneaux Robichaux; four brothers, Luke, Bill, Marshall and Orin Robichaux; and two sisters, Nan Geisler and Levie Boudreaux. He was past Post Master in Berwick and past Berwick city councilman. June 5, 2001 Therese Landry "Picker" Alleman Therese Landry "Picker" Alleman, 81, a native of Brule St. Vincent and a resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, June 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Elizabeth cemetery in Paincourtville. She is survived by two sons, Sidney and wife, Debbie Alleman and Claiborne Alleman and fiancee, Debbie LeBrun; one daughter, Cathy and husband, David Becnel; two brothers, Allen and Charles "Chase" Landry; three sisters, Vera Blanchard, Inez Landry and Marilyn "Nonnie" Daigle; 10 grandchildren, Jake and Simone Alleman, Elizabeth Alleman, Joel, Wallace and Christian Alleman, Tracie Zimmerman, Crystal, Sara and Bree Becnel; and one great-grandchild, Kaine Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Alleman Sr.; her parents, Rudolph and Noemie Templet Landry; four brothers, Rudolph Jr., Neil Sr., Arthur and Joseph Landry; and three sisters, Dolores Burns, Margaret and Mae Landry. She was a retired cafeteria manager at St. Elizabeth School in Paincourtville. Landry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 5, 2001 Pauline Shipman Boudreaux Pauline Shipman Boudreaux, 80, a native of England, Great Britain, and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Donald DuBois; two sons, Rene Paul Boudreaux and wife, Priscilla Boudreaux and Jimmy Lee Boudreaux and wife, Sharon Boudreaux of Houma; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Paul "Mitch" Boudreaux; her parents, Col. Lawrence Arthur Shipman and Lillian Margaret Shipman; two sons, Keith Lewis Boudreaux and Laurie Paul Boudreaux; and one daughter, Marcia Marie Boudreaux. She was a homemaker and served in the British Army during World War II. She was a parishioner of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. June 5, 2001 Abby Lyn Dufrene Abby Lyn Dufrene, 23, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her fiance, Wardell Bellanger; her parents, Janice LaGrange Dufrene and Steven Dufrene; her grandparents, Ozema "Buck" LaGrange and Augustine "Tin" Duet Dufrene; and one half-sister, Tanya Dufrene. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Reba Gros LaGrange and Calvin Dufrene Sr. She was an alumnae of Louisiana State University and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. June 6, 2001 Christopher Anthony Fogle Christopher Anthony Fogle, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001. A graveside service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Anna Francis Fogle and Michael Poche; his grandmother, Bertha Kelly; three brothers, Barry Francis, Chad Fogle and Roger Francis; and two sisters, Erica Lynn Francis and Michelle Boudloche. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Hebert Francis. June 6, 2001 Darren Michael Schouest Darren Michael Schouest, 39, a native of Raceland and resident of Deridder; died Monday, June 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10:30 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Smith Ensminger; his stepfather, Allan Ensminger; one daughter, Laura Schouest; two sisters, Karen Faircloth and Lynette Greco; and one stepsister, Susan Ensminger. He was preceded in death by his father, Lennie J. Schouest. June 6, 2001 Evelyn Thomassie Sevin Evelyn Thomassie Sevin, 56, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001. Mass was scheduled for noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eves Sevin Jr.; one son, Chad Sevin; two daughters, Pauline Sevin Bruce and Rhenette Sevin Pitre; one brother, Phillip Thomassie; three sisters, Jeanette Plaisance, Annette Burnett and Judith Boudreaux; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Thomassie Sr. and Rhenette Savoie Thomassie; and two brothers, Louis Thomassie Jr. and Harry Thomassie Sr. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 7, 2001 Tate Christopher Cheramie Tate Christopher Cheramie, 31, a native and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001. 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 his wife, Bessie Curole Cheramie; his father, Manny J. Cheramie Jr.; his stepmother, Sonia Cheramie; one son, Bryce Cheramie; his grandparents, Lawrence and Alice Brunet; one stepbrother, P.J. Rousse; one half-sister, Melanie Cheramie; and one stepsister, Dara Rousse. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cathy Brunet Cheramie; and his grandparents, Manny Cheramie Sr. and Beulah Griffin Cheramie. He was employed in the trucking industry. June 7, 2001 Daniel Paul Collins Daniel Paul Collins, 54, a native of Houma and a resident of New Iberia, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be F riday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Earline Adams Collins; one son, Troy Daniel Collins; three sisters, Lavene Collins Vinson, Susan Collins DeHart and Vallie Collins; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowney Paul Collins. He was the CEO of Dynamic. June 7, 2001 David John Danos David John Danos, 36, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Johnson and Geraldine Barrios Danos; one son, Dexter David Danos; one brother, Donnie Danos; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hector and Winnie Curole Danos, and Joseph and Josephine Callais Barrios. He was a musician and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses are preferred. June 7, 2001 Julius Lagarde Jr. Julius Lagarde Jr., 80, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Monday, June 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church , with burial in Union Benevolent C emetery. He is survived by his wife, Julia Mae Van Buren Lagarde of Houma; five sons, Berwick Lagarde Sr. of Algiers, Marvin Lagarde of Davenport, Iowa, Eugene and Robert Lagarde, both of Houma, and Julius Lagarde III of Newport News, Va.; six daughters, Geraldine Griffin of Berwick, Ethel Griffin, Juanita Collins, Charlotte Thompson and Iona Lagarde, all of Houma, and Gail Green of Kentucky; 34 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Lagarde Sr. and Charlotte Maryland Lagarde; two sons, Junius and Antoine Freeman Lagarde; two daughters, Mary Ann and Coretha Ann Lagarde; two brothers, Berwick and Elie Lagarde Sr.; four sisters, Delories L. Jones, Matilda L. Myles, Jessina L. Jackson and Josephine L. Payne; one grandson, Jody Lamont Lagarde; and one granddaughter, Paula Lagarde. He was a retired custodian for the Terrebonne Parish school board, a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. June 7, 2001 Samuel "Shaggy" Lirette Samuel "Shaggy" Lirette, 24, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Ro sary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Samuel and Edith Lirette; one brother, Jacob Lirette; and two sisters, Michelle Lirette and Katie Duplantis. He was a rigger. June 7, 2001 Diana Marie Olivier Diana Marie Olivier, 55, a native of Houma and a resident of Sulphur, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from noon to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, Corey of Zachary and Jed Olivier of Houma; three daughters, Kelly Olivier Lucas, Mrs. John (Amy) Brunet and Erin Olivier; two sisters, Mrs. Allen (Dorothy) Trahan and Mrs. Russell (Beverly) Naquin; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Junius J. Bourg Jr. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. June 7, 2001 Sidney Anthony Pellegrin Sidney Anthony Pellegrin, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. He donated his body to the Louisiana School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Ollie Newton Pellegrin; one son, Michael Paul Pellegrin and wife, Susan; one daughter, Sydney Marie Pellegrin Duvic; five grandchildren, John Backstrom, Sidney Backstrom, Margaret Duvic, Shelley Pellegrin and Taylor Pellegrin; and two great-grandchildren, Jayne Backstrom and Andrew Backstrom. Pellegrin graduate from Terrebonne High School and attended Louisiana State University. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941 and graduated from Camp Davis with first honors as a second lieutenant and served in Honolulu. He returned to Houma in 1950 and opened a real estate agency becoming Houma's first licensed real estate broker. One of his major real estate successes was the development of Grant City Shopping Center, which is now occupied by Town Hall and Regions Bank. He was one of the organizers of the American Bank and Trust Company, which is now Regions Bank. He was a charter member of Houma's first Mardi Gras club and served as an officer for several years. He served on the board of directors of Ellendale Country Club, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was the first commander of the World War II Legion Post in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana State University Medical School. June 8, 2001 Francis "Frog" LeBlanc Francis "Frog" LeBlanc Francis "Frog" LeBlanc, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Toups LeBlanc; three sons, Dennis L., Randy "Tiger" and Terry "Toot" LeBlanc; five daughters, Kim C. and Melissa M. LeBlanc, Mary L. Foret, Michelle L. Danos and Bernadette L. Good; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand A. and Louise Lefort LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. June 9, 2001 Daniel Pertuit Daniel P. Pertuit, 77, a native of Raceland and a resident of St. Charles community, died at 7:03 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles community. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sara Virginia Pertuit of St. Charles community; and his mother, Octavia Foret Pertuit of St. Charles community. He was preceded in death by his father, Batson P. Pertuit; one brother, Lloyd Pertuit; and one sister, Bernice P. Adams. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. June 10, 2001 Michael Paul Billiot and Cayman Douglas Billiot Michael Paul Billiot and Cayman Douglas Billiot Michael Paul and Cayman Douglas Billiot, infants, died at 4:43 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Prevost Cemetery in Dulac. They are survived by their parents, Kurt Billiot and Maria Ledet; two brothers, Leeroy LeBoeuf III and Kirk Billiot Jr.; and one sister, Summer LeBoeuf. June 10, 2001 Larry E. Doolittle Larry E. Doolittle Larry E. Doolittle, 52, a native of Abbeville and a resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Traigle Doolittle of Houma; one son, Larry E. Doolittle II of Houma; four brothers, Michael Doolittle of Pearl River, Timothy and Waddie Doolittle Jr., both of Bay Springs, Miss., and Harvey Read Doolittle of Picayune, Miss.; three sisters, Patricia D. Beard of Picayune, Anita Gingell of Jefferson, Mo., and Perian Miller of Meridian, Miss.; and three grandchildren, Alex, Austin and Gage Brandon Fontana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waddie W. and Maude Schaller Doolittle; and one son, Brandon Doolittle. In lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made to the family. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 10, 2001 Eva Verdin Fitch Eva Verdin Fitch Eva Verdin Fitch, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Cleveland Fitch Sr. of Houma; five sons, Cleveland and Enos Fitch, both of Houma, Leroy and Terry Fitch, both of Chauvin, and David Fitch of Dulac; five daughters, Mrs. Linus (Marion) Parfait Jr. and Carleen Fitch, both of Houma, Mrs. Denny (Yvonne) Reid of Iowa, Laverne Boudwin of Gray, and Mrs. Fallan (Katherine) Hotard Jr. of Des Allemands; two brothers, Anthony Verdin of Houma, and John Clarence Verdin of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Landry, Mrs. Felix (Juanita) Fitch Sr. and Clara Jean Fitch, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enos Augustus and Pearly Cecile Trosclair Verdin; two brothers, Enos Joseph Verdin and Roy Edward Trosclair; one sister, Ined Parfait; and one great- grandchild, Christopher Parfait Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. June 10, 2001 Dorothy "Dot" Barbier Ledet Dorothy "Dot" Barbier Ledet Dorothy "Do t" Barbier Ledet, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:29 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, L.J. Ledet; four daughters, Mary Lou and Donna Ledet, Brenda Hebert and Gail Rochel; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Didier "Dump" Ledet; her parents, Joseph Felix and Vivian Vedros Barbier; two brothers, Gordon and Howard Barbier; and two sisters, Mildred "Tut" LeRay and Rose B. Diaz. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. June 10, 2001 Larry E. Doolittle Larry E. Doolittle Larry E. Doolittle, 52, a native of Abbeville and a resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Traigle Doolittle of Houma; one son, Larry E. Doolittle II of Houma; f our brothers, Michael Doolittle of Pearl River, Timothy and Waddie Doolittle Jr., both of Bay Springs, Miss., and Harvey Read Doolittle of Picayune, Miss.; three sisters, Patricia D. Beard of Picayune, Anita Gingell of Jefferson, Mo., and Perian Miller of Meridian, Miss.; and three grandchildren, Alex, Austin and Gage Brandon Fontana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waddie W. and Maude Schaller Doolittle; and one son, Brandon Doolittle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 10, 2001 Norma LeBoeuf Savoie Norma LeBoeuf Savoie Norma LeBoeuf Savoie, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Montegut, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Archie Savoie and wife, Judy Cadiere Savoie, and Allen Savoie and wife, Linda Pinell Savoie, of Montegut; four daughters, Terri S. Sampey and husband, Ronald, of Lockport, Mary S. Dufresne and husband, Ronald, of Houma, Vanessa S. Cadiere and husband, Hewitt, and Valerie S. Naquin and husband, Bernard, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Velma L. Pellegrin of Chauvin; one sister-in-law, Theresa M. LeBoeuf; nine grandchildren, Scott Dufresne and Sandy Boudreaux, of Houma, Chad Chaisson of Chauvin, Jan Lyons, Brad Chaisson, Don Cadiere, Jon Cadiere, Jake Naquin and Grace Naquin of Montegut; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Joseph "Toie" Savoie; her parents, Loney J. and Elenora "Nora" Savoie LeBoeuf; and one brother, Horace LeBoeuf. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 10, 2001 Joseph Daniel "Pookie" Tivet Joseph Daniel "Pookie" Tivet Joseph Daniel "Pookie" Tivet, no age given, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2001 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, due to medical complications. A memorial service will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. His body was donated to medical science. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Tivet; three sons, Michael, Bryan and D.J.; one brother, Preston Tivet; and one sister, Sandra Jacobson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Ivy Tivet. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 10, 2001 Delta Thibodeaux Trahan Delta Thibodeaux Trahan Delta Thibodeaux Trahan, 80, a native of Berwick and a resident of Bourg, died at 3:43 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2001. Visi tation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elgin (Betty) Lirette of Chauvin, and Mrs. Douglas (Brunella) Hutchinson of Bourg; two brothers, Linward Blanchard of Montegut, and Edward Thibodeaux of Chauvin; one sister, Dora Trahan of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and 36 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first father, Ludovice Thibodeaux; her second father, Wallace Blanchard; her mother, Julia Chauvin; her husband, Avison Trahan; one daughter, Thelma Trahan; two sisters, Viola Authement and Egnolie Dively; and one grandchild, Melisa Lirette. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. June 11, 2001 Elijah Darren Cooks II Elijah Darren Cooks II, 37, a native and resident of Labadieville, died, Sunday, June 3, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Matilda White Amos of Labadieville; his stepfather, Donald Amos Sr. of Belle Rose; his former wife, Regina James Cooks of Patterson; four children, Travis K. Joseph of Labadieville, Elijah D. Joseph of Thibodaux, Savasta T. Joseph of Midland, Texas, and Lashandra Robertson of New Orleans; and four siblings, Donnell Amos of Houma, Monice D. Amos and Trinette A. Boatner, both of Labadieville, and Cherrise D. Cooks of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father, Elijah Cooks Sr.; and one son, Darren James. He was a member of New Belmont Baptist Church. June 11, 2001 Savie Cheramie Plaisance Savie Cheramie Plaisance, 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jasper and Johnny Plaisance; five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eunis Plaisance; her parents, Adam J. and Celeste Cantrelle Cheramie; one son, Robert Plaisance; two brothers, Philocles and Cleo Cheramie; and four sisters, Sedonia C. Angelette, Viola C. Bouzigard, Della Autin and Gladys Griffin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 11, 2001 Tony James "Big T." Piazza Tony James "Big T." Piazza, 39, a native of Houma and a resident of Bour g, died at 3:32 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Siobhan B. Perkins of Bourg; his parents, Dominic John and Joy Marie Bonvillain Piazza of Houma; one stepson, Corky McCorkel of Houma; one stepdaughter, Brittany McCorkel of Houma; three brothers, Nicky and Randy Piazza, both of Houma, and Kevin Piazza of Bourg; and one sister, Sandra Piazza of Houma. He was employed as a welder at Gulf Inland and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. June 11, 2001 Irvin J. Pontiff Irvin J. Pontiff, 83, a native and resident of Donner, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beulah LeBlanc Pontiff; two sons, Mervin and Justin Beau Pontiff; two daughters, Mrs. Danny (Brenda) Ledet and Mrs. James R. (Linda) Sebastien; three sisters, Doris Smith, Yvonne Bonvillain and Betty LeBlanc; and three grandchildren, Camille Sebastien, and Stephanie and Ben Ledet. He was preceded i n death by his parents, Clinton and Lelia Guillot Pontiff; two brothers, Norris and Evest Pontiff; and one sister, Gladys Patterson. He was a retired employee of Sun Oil Company, a decorated U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 11, 2001 Jesty Joseph Terrebonne Jesty Joseph Terrebonne, 88, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 12:30 to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Betty) Ledet of Thibodaux; one brother, Terry Terrebonne of Lake Charles; three sisters, Judy Henderson of Kinder, Nora Crochet of Cut Off and Doris LaBorde of Mansura; three grandchildren, Beth Ledet of Cut Off, Larry Ledet II of Thibodaux, and Johnny Lee of Ellijay, Ga.; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Dantin Terrebonne; his parents, Rene and Celine Guidry Terrebonne; one daughter, Barbara T. Lee; two brothers, Wilsey and Nolan Terrebonne; and one grandson, Bradford A. Ledet. He was a ret ired employee of Texaco and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 12, 2001 Juanita Billiot Juanita Ann Billiot, 36, a native of Galliano and resident of Montegut, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Live Oak Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Thomas Billiot of Montegut and Charlene Cazelot of Hessmer; two sons, Thomas Owens of Hessmer and Brandon Alberado of Chalmette; three daughters, Kimberly Bullock, Amberly Bullock both of Hessmer and Ashley Alberado of Chalmette; her grandmother, Jean Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chene; one brother, Dominick Billiot of Avondale; and four sisters, Royal Ann Billiot of Hessmer, Melita Cazelot of Morrisville, N.C., Nicole Billiot of Avondale and Amber Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chene. She was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond "T-Ray" Billiot; her grandfather, Forest Billiot; and her grandmother, Melita Hargis. She was a homemaker. June 12, 2001 Michael and Cayman Billiot Michael Paul and Cayman Douglas Billiot, infants, died at 4:43 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Monday at Prevost Cemetery i n Dulac. They are survived by their parents, Kurt Billiot and Marla Ledet; two brothers, Leeroy LeBoeuf III and Kirk Billiot Jr.; and one sister, Summer LeBoeuf. June 12, 2001 Harry J. Boudreaux Harry J. Boudreaux, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Devella Rodriguez Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignace Boudreaux and Annette Benoit; two brothers, Russell and Sam Boudreaux; and three sisters, Estell Darsey, Violla Bradford and Dorothy Aupied. June 12, 2001 Azelia Marie Pellegrin Bourg Azelia Marie Pellegrin Bourg, 78, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. There is no service scheduled at this time. She is survived by one son, Randy Ledet; one daughter, Sharon Ledet; three brothers, Joseph "Bobby" Pellegrin Sr. of New Orleans, Junior "Toto" Pellegrin of Raceland and Marcel Pellegrin of Big Bend; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Taylor Bourg and Antoine Murphy Ledet; her parents, Aleria Pitre Williams and Theophile Pellegrin; and one daughter, Patricia Ann Ledet. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. June 12, 2001 Ruby LeBlanc Fanguy Ruby LeBlanc Fanguy, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. James (Yvonne) Smith, Mrs. Joe (Evelyn) Geist, Mrs. Mike (Rosalie) Hebert, Mrs. Wayne (Shirley) Champagne of Houma, Mrs. Clarence (Edith) Loupe of Des Allemands and Mrs. Roland (Cheryl) LaFont of Montegut; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carroll (Deanna) Fanguy of Houma; one brother, Ivy LeBlanc of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Alise (Blanche) Bonvillain and Mrs. Reynold (Lucille) Pitre of Houma; 11 granddaughters; six step- grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Fanguy; her parents, Cleveland LeBlanc and Lucille Songe LeBlanc; one son, Carroll Joseph Fanguy; one granddaughter, Laura Nelson; and two brothers, Claude LeBlanc and Morris LeBlanc. She w as a homemaker, a member of Legion of Mary and St. Gregory Ladies Altar Society and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 12, 2001 Bonita Mary Faucheaux Bonita Mary Faucheaux, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Prudent Faucheaux Jr. and Gail L. Faucheaux; two brothers, Byron P. and Wayne P. Faucheaux; three sisters, Dawn Matherne, Sherrill Faucheaux and Gwen Dufour; one stepsister, Lisa L. Froeba; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Hebert Faucheaux; and her grandparents, James W. and Edolia Richard Hebert, Prudent Faucheaux Sr. and Inez Melancon Faucheaux. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society. June 12, 2001 Nolan Joseph Henry Nolan Joseph Henry, 77, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesd ay at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elta LeBoeuf Henry of Houma; one son, David Paul Henry and wife, Janet Belanger Henry of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon Joseph (Elizabeth Henry) Carrere and Mrs. Kyle Patrick (Margaret Henry) Kohmann of Houma; one brother, Roland Louis Henry of Houma; two sisters, Yvonne Henry Ledet and Shirley Henry Carlos of Houma; three granddaughters, Alana Marie Kohmann, Andrea Henry Hebert and Christina Anne Carrere of Houma; and three great- grandchildren, Elizabeth Ashley Dupre, Brennan Kelly Dupre and Brady Michael Hebert of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph Henry and Rose Nettleton Henry; one brother, J.P. Henry; two half-brothers, Claude B. Lyons and Lloyd Lyons; and one sister, Mandy Henry. He was a retired maintenance foreman for Exxon. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the third and fourth degree knight of Knights of Columbus Post No. 5545, V.F.W. Post No. 3700, Exxon Annunitant Club of the La. Bayous Inc., and Holy Rosary Usher's Society. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of South Louisiana, 210 Mystic Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 12, 2001 Aline Marie Melancon Al ine Marie Melancon, 50, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Castagnetta; her father, Edward Joseph Melancon; one son, E ddie Melancon; three brothers, Ed Melancon Jr., Wayne Melancon Sr. and Jack Melancon; two sisters, Linda Lafont and Aline Melancon; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nege Marie Lombas Melancon. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Golden Meadow and Leeville and a Catholic. June 12, 2001 Dennis Michael Petrie Dennis Michael Petrie, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:44 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. The remains will be cremated at Evergreen Crematory. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Marie Barrett Petrie; his mother, Sylvia Banks Petrie Gannuch; one son, Michael Joseph Petrie of Houma; one daughter, Juliann Marie Petrie of Houma; four brothers, Ronald, Donald and Albert Petrie and Louis Gannuch, all of New Orleans; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jules Joseph Petrie; and one sister, Theresa Wilson. He was a retired radioman with the U.S. Navy and Vietnam veteran and was recently employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He had military honors by United Veterans League of Terrebonne Parish. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. June 12, 2001 Irvin J. Pontiff Irvin J. Pontiff, 83, a native and resident of Donner, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Patrick Church in Gibson. Mass was at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beulah LeBlanc Pontiff; two sons, Mervin and Justin Beau Pontiff; two daughters, Mrs. Danny (Brenda) Ledet and Mrs. James R. (Linda) Sebastien; three sisters, Doris Smith, Yvonne Bonvillain and Betty LeBlanc; and three grandchildren, Camille Sebastien, and Stephanie and Ben Ledet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Lelia Guillot Pontiff; two brothers, Norris and Evest Pontiff; and one sister, Gladys Patterson. He was a retired employee of Sun Oil Company, a decorated U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 13, 2001 Emily "Taffy" Howard Barrow Emily "Taffy" Howard Barrow, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, died at 8:49 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Joseph, Earl "Birdie," Richard and Randall Barrow; four daughters, Doris B. Farrar, Louise Duckett Sutton, Etta B. Johnson and Anita B. Morrell; one brother, Raymond Howard; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Barrow Sr.; her parents, Reuben and Emily Boseman Howard; one son, Charley Barrow Jr.; and 14 brothers and sisters, names not provided. She was a homemaker, a member of the Deaconess Board and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. June 13, 2001 Leonard W. Broussard Leonard W. Broussard, 84, a native of Abbeville and a resident of Houma, died at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Abbeville, with burial in Graceland Cemetery in Abbevil le. He is survived by one son, Leonard "Aaron" Broussard of Houma; three daughters, Louise B. Voisin of Houma, Mary Jo B. Francioal of Henderson, and Carol Bowles of Houston, Texas; one sister, Maude B. Williams of Abbeville; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Taylor Broussard; his parents, Whitney and Josephine Roemer Broussard; one brother, Whitney "Bubba" Broussard; and two sisters, Louise B. Hebert and Margaret B. Webb. He was a retired funeral director and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and served on the B-24 named "Flak Alley." He was a member of the Methodist faith. June 13, 2001 Clorene Jones Cocke Clorene Jones Cocke, 87, a native of Franklin and a resident of Houma, died Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Ibert's Funeral Home in Franklin. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. She is survived by two sisters, Willie Mae Cox of Killeen, Texas, and Mable Nealy of Mountain Home, Idaho; five grandchildren, Cynda Stirling Culotta of Lafayette, Stephanie Stirling Laws of Harvey, Teri Stirling of Franklin, Donna Stirling Bradley of Houma, and Mark Bourgeois of Franklin; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N . Cocke; her parents, Charles E. and Vassie Watkins Jones; two daughters, Beverly P. Stirling and Jerry Bourgeois; one brother, Charles Jones; and two sisters, Lorene Brite and Norma Dean Athanasiou. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. June 13, 2001 Fergus Paul "Fergie" Foret Fergus Paul "Fergie" Foret, 74, a native of Raceland, a former resident of New Orleans, and a resident of Raceland, died Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by three brothers, Leroy A., Ernest and Joseph Foret Jr.; and two sisters, Rita F. Grabert and Mrs. Gerald (Eloise) F. Babin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Foret Sr. and Maria Bourgeois Foret; one brother, Wilfred Foret Sr.; and one sister, Velma Foret. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665 and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. June 13, 2001 Nolan Joseph Henry Nolan Joseph Henry, 77, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001 after a very lengthy illness with cancer. Visitation was sc heduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elta LeBoeuf Henry of Houma; one son, David Paul Henry and wife, Janet Belanger Henry, of Houma; two daughters, Elizabeth Henry Carrere and husband, Vernon Joseph Carrere, and Margaret Henry Kohmann and husband, Kyle Patrick Kohmann, all of Houma; one brother, Roland Louis Henry of Houma; two sisters, Yvonne Henry Ledet and Shirley Henry Carlos, both of Houma; three granddaughters, Alana Marie Kohmann, Andrea Henry Hebert and Christina Anne Carrere, all of Houma; and three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Ashley Dupre, Brennan Kelly Dupre and Brady Michael Hebert, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph and Rose Nettleton Henry; one brother, J.P. Henry; two half-brothers, Claude B. and Lloyd Lyons; and one sister, Mandy Henry. He was a retired maintenance foreman for Exxon, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5545, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3700, a member of the Exxon Annuitant Club of the Louisiana Bayous, Inc. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served as an usher. He was a loving and devoted husband, fathe r, grandfather and great-grandfather. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Louisiana, 210 Mystic Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 13, 2001 Mary Daigle Rogers Mary Daigle Rogers, 83, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Gray, died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue. Fu neral services will be Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Chester "Chet" Rogers and wife, Gail Marie Rogers of Houma, and Steve Rogers Sr. and wife, Shirley Foret Rogers of Gray; one daughter, Mary June "Tootie" Germenis of Houma; one brother, Alvin "Vannie" Daigle of Houma; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Peter Rogers; her parents, Willie and Eva Usie Daigle; two brothers, Lawrence "Paco" and Wilson Daigle; one sister, Laura Daigle Robertson; and one grandson, Scott Rogers. She was a homemaker, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 31, a member of the Village East Volunteer Fire Department and a member of First Presbyterian Church. June 13, 2001 Roland A. Templet Jr. Roland A. Templet Jr., 58, a native and resident of Plattenville, died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Eunice Guillot Templet; two brothers, Lawrence Templet, and Allen Templet and wife, Lilly; one sister, Lucille Templet; and four nephews and nieces, Robin Bourgeois, Allen Templet Jr.; Sandry Daigle and Amy Templet. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland A. Templet; and his grandparents, names not provided. He was a retired employee of Shell Oil Company and a parishioner of Assumption Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 13, 2001 Eva "Tu-Tu" Robinson Trahan Eva "Tu-Tu" Robinson Trahan, 63, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 1:08 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the House of Prayer Church in Grand Caillou. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred Trahan; one son, Donald Billiot; five daughters, Brenda Craft, Lisa and Micky Trosclair, Christine Billiot and Mrs. Roger (Pamela) Billiot Bunn; one brother, A ntoine Robinson; seven sisters, Mrs. Junius (Mary) Gregoire, Eloise Robinson, Mrs. Antoine (Emelda) Billiot, Mrs. Roland (Dorothy) Williams, Mrs. Sonny (Lucille) Parfait, Mrs. Sidney (Clara) Duthu and Mrs. Leroy (Veronica) Fitch; 19 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Billiot and Camille Robinson; three sons, David, Camille and Roger Billiot; and one sister, Mrs. Manuel (Alma) Trosclair. She was a member of House of Prayer Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. June 14, 2001 Jerry Paul Benoit Jerry Paul Benoit, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday morning, June 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Caroline "Patti" Huff Benoit; his mother, Carol Kern; three daughters, Dusty, Misty and Cristy Benoit; and two brothers, Chris and Trent Benoit. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald P. Benoit; and two brothers, Chad D. and Bryan J. Benoit. He was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. June 14, 2001 Dorella R. Boudreaux Dorella R. Boudreaux, 81, a native of Raceland and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Anne Chiasson Soignet and Jenell Chiasson Wilcox; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Joseph Chiasson; her second husband, Harry J. Boudreaux; her parents, Rene E. and Sidonia Autin Rodriguez; two brothers, Ames and Hugh Rodriguez; and one sister, Mildred R. Guidroz. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. June 14, 2001 Vontrell Dewayne Folse Vontrell Dewayne Folse, 29, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Clarence Joseph Folse Sr. of Thibodaux, and Doris Lawson Folse of Raceland; one sister, Sharica Poindexter of Raceland; and his grandparents, Hubert and Cora Lawson of Raceland, and Marcelin and Frances Folse of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his bro ther, Clarence Joseph Folse Jr. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Third Zion Baptist Church. June 14, 2001 Clavis Bonvillain Hebert Clavis Bonvillain Hebert, 88, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Mervin J., Calvin and Hubert Hebert Jr., and Clarence and Lloyd J. Lancon; four daughters, Ella Mae Leger, Rose Mary Tardo, Barbara Leone and Sharon Billings; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Hebert Sr.; her parents, Leufraid and Eulalir Blanchard Bonvillain; five brothers, names not provided; and one sister, name not provided. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. June 14, 2001 Earlrie Lirette LeBouef Earlrie Lirette LeBouef, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Ellis J. "Noonie" LeBouef Jr. and wife, Camee Price LeBouef, of Houma; two daughters, Judy Ledet of Shreveport, and Mrs. Emile (Peggy) Lapeyre III of Houma; one sister, Jeanette Matherne of Houma; seven grandchildren, Connie Ledet Alamond, Brad Ledet, Michael Faciane, Jason Faciane, Ashley LeBouef, Matthew LeBouef and John Lapeyre; and two great-grandchildren, Bry Marie Faciane and Braden Matthew Alamond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Joseph LeBouef Sr.; and her parents, Peter and Edith Fonseca Lirette. She was a homemaker, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 14, 2001 Norris Joseph Ledet Norris Joseph Ledet, 92, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Herbert Ledet Sr., and wife, Shirley Breaux Ledet, Milton "Bada" Ledet Sr., and Richard Ledet Sr. and wife, Sandra LeBoeuf Ledet, all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Dorina) Pitre Sr. of Houma; one sister, M rs. Luther (Jeanne) Polkey of Westwego; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Agnes Thibodeaux Ledet; his second wife, Antonia "Annie" Bourgeois Ledet; his parents, Oleus and Esther Bouquet Ledet; seven brothers, Clarence, Julian, Elie, Dewey, Louis, Morris and Joseph Ledet; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Josephine) Domangue; one daughter-in-law, Geraldine Pitre Ledet; two grandsons, Leonard "Lenny" Pitre and Shane Ledet; and two great-grandsons, Infant Ledet and Blake Scott. He was employed in the produce business and was a member of Christ Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Baptist Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 14, 2001 Rebecca Ann Gassiot Marie Rebecca Ann Gassiot Marie, 36, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Kenner. She is survived by her husband, Shane Marie; her parents, Robert Gassiot and Carmella Favalora; one stepson, Shaun Clauson; two daughters, Jennifer C. Airhart and Shaylin Cecil Marie; one brother, Robert Gassiot Jr.; her grandfather, Joe Melancon; and her great-grandmother, Carm ella Favalora. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. June 14, 2001 Mildred Joachim Ritchie Mildred Joachim Ritchie, 92, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma for 36 years and a resident of Metairie, died at 8 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center. Mass was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home in New Orleans, with interment in Hope Mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, Gerald T. Ritchie of Atlanta, Ga., and Frank M. Ritchie Jr., of Metairie.; six grandchildren, Elizabeth R. Burford, J. Patrick Ritchie, Anne R. Borne, F. Stephen Ritchie, Mark A. Ritchie, M.D., and Nina V. Ritchie; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Ritchie Sr. She was a homemaker. All Faiths Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. June 14, 2001 Tom Scoby Tom Scoby, 61, a native of Houma and a resident of Vellejo, Calif., died Sunday, June 3, 2001. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leontine White Scoby; six sons, Michael Scoby of California, Jerry White and Tom Scoby III, both of Houma, Linus Epps of Gray, Craig Verrett of Raceland, and Darrell White of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Cher yl Harris and Hedi Steverson, both of Houma; four brothers, Clarence Scoby of New Orleans, Earl and Calvin Scoby and Freddie Johnson, all of Houma; five sisters, Rosa Dell Adams of Raceland, Lillie Mae Morgan, Evelyn Jones, Bettye Joseph and Earlene Scoby, all of Houma; 25 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Eliza Tolbert Scoby; one brother, James C. Johnson; and four sisters, Annie Kemp, Catherine Miller, Maggie Richard and Alice Adams. June 14, 2001 Marie Stewart Watson Marie Stewart Watson, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Rose Dell Brown of Houma; three sons, Kevin and Jerome Steward, and James Watson, all of Houma; one sister, Selena Johnson of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses Watson; her father, James Stewart; and one sister, Mary Nevis. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. June 14, 2001 Gerald "Jerry" Wells Jr. Gerald "Jerry" Wells Jr., 25, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., a form er resident of Houma and a resident of Green River, Wyo., died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Summerell Wells of Green River; his father and stepmother, Gerald L. Wells Sr. and wife, Wanda, of Kingman, Ariz.; his mother and stepfather, Bonnie Bijeaux Bernard and husband, Coonie, of Houma; two sons, Damian B. and Gerald L. Wells III, both of Green River; four brothers, Clayton J., Johnathan J. and Melvin P. LeBouef Jr., all of Houma, and Joe Wells of Green River; two sisters, Nancy Lee and Sandra L. Wells, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Bijeaux. He was employed by L.M.S. in Gillette, Wyo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. June 15, 2001 Noles T. Adams Noles T. Adams, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Carl W. Adams; one daughter, Cynthia A. Navar re; one brother, Nolan Adams; one sister, Nola A. Foret; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia A. Adams; his parents, Emeluis and Agnes St. Pierre Adams; five brothers, Gustave, Alcide, Gillis, Sidney and Dudley Adams; and two sisters, Mary and Sarah Adams. He was a retired boat captain, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Greenhead Club, a member of Chene of Cowan and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. June 15, 2001 Violet Mae Adams Violet Mae Adams, 55, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home. She is survived by two sisters, Gladys Riley Carter of Thibodaux, and Dorothy Riley Banks of Rilato, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Adams; her parents, Viola and Samuel Riley Sr.; two brothers, James and Samuel Riley Jr.; and one sister, Greta Riley Simms. June 15, 2001 Nellie Marie LeBoeuf Bellisle Nellie Marie LeBoeuf Bellisle, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roy Joseph Bellisle of Houma; one daughter, Ramona Bellisle of Houma; one sister, Rita Mae LeBoeuf Eschete of Houma; two grandchildren, Clinton Breaux of Chackbay and Marla Breaux of Houma; and two great-grandchildren, Angie and Chelsie Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludger and Lydia Babin LeBoeuf; three brothers, Linsey, Herbert and Elward LeBoeuf; one sister, Notesia "Note" Bergeron; and one great- grandson, Steven Billiot. She was a homemaker, a U.S. Army WAC World War II veteran and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 15, 2001 Walter Collins Sr. Walter Collins Sr., 57, a native of Opelousas and a resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. 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 his wife, Edna Mae Savoy Collins; six sons, Walter Collins Jr. of Thibodaux, Wilton Collins of Schriever, and Wilbert, Melvin, Kevin and Minister Felton Collins, all of Houma; two daughters, Cynthia Booker and LaHoma Bonnett, both of Houma; four brothers, Herman and Curtis Collins Sr., both of Baton Rouge, and Benny and Leonard Collins Jr., both of Thibodaux; two sisters, Iva Collins of Opelousas, and Mary Octavia Blanks of Galveston, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Collins Sr. and Mary Gallo Collins; two brothers, Herbert and Shelton Collins; and one sister, Mabel Collins. June 15, 2001 Jerry "Mannyboy" Davis Jerry "Mannyboy" Davis, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by one daughter, Elicia Dunbar Gu idroz of Tacoma, Wash.; two brothers, Charles and Willie Davis Jr., both of Thibodaux; four sisters, Jacqueline D. Thomas of Houma, Gaynell D. King of Thibodaux, and Brenda D. Richard and Joann Davis, both of Gray; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Davis Sr. and Patsy Almeater Richard Davis; one brother, Wilbert Davis; and one sister, Marion Davis Burke. He was an exterminator and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. June 15, 2001 Peter R. Falgout Peter R. Falgout, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Scott Falgout of Houma; his mother, Ella Pellegrin DeSilvey of Bourg; one son, Ricky Peter Falgout of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Donna Falgout) McKey and Mrs. Shawn (Kelly Falgout) Kraemer, both of Houma; three brothers, Francis Joseph and Leroy Joseph Falgout, both of Bourg, and Louis James Falgout of Houma; and three grandchildren, Meghan Elizabeth Trahan, Katie Marie Kraemer and Shane Anthony Kraemer, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Ruffin Falgout Sr.; and his stepfather, Arnold DeSilvey. He was the owner of Falgout's Refrigeration for 30 years and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 15, 2001 Hilda Stewart Lagarde Hilda Stewart Lagarde, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Bernard and Berwick Lagarde Jr., both of Houma; four daughters, Cora Lee Smith and Doris L. Anderson, both of Gray, and Donna Richmond and Lydia L. Small, both of Houma; one brother, Herman Stewart of Houma; five sisters, Hazel S. Butler, Mildred S. Johnson, Odessa S. Brumfield and Orita S. Baker, all of Houma, and Mable Hiley Stewart of Lockport; 49 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berwick Lagarde Sr.; and her parents, Albert and Cora Smith Stewart. She was a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church. June 15, 2001 Gerald "Jodie Love" Rounds Gerald "Jodie Love" Rounds, 39, a native and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Magnolia United Methodist 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 Blue Lilly Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Nancy C. Rounds of Johnson Ridge, one brother, Stanley Rounds of Chicago; and six sisters, Stella Rounds of Chicago, Mary Rounds of Thibodaux, Louise R. Smith of Raceland, and Roselee R. Brown, Shirley Rounds and Rosemary Shanklin, all of Johnson Ridge. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Rounds Sr.; one brother, Edward Rounds Jr.; and one sister, Classie Rounds. He was a membe r of Magnolia United Methodist Church. June 15, 2001 Dorothy "Dot" Cormier Thibodeaux Dorothy "Dot" Cormier Thibodeaux, 72, a native and resident of Church Point, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at noon Saturday at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Raleigh Thibodeaux of Church Point; one son, Clay Anthony Thibodeaux of Church Point; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) Ledet of Houma, the Rev. and Mrs. Carl (Belinda) Benton of Lafayette, Mrs. Leonard (Sarah) LeBlanc of Church Point, and Mrs. Nathan (Dottie) Griffin of Scott; two brothers, Albert Cormier of Lafayette, and Herbert Cormier of Lake Charles; four sisters, Edna Colligan of Opelousas, Leota Venable, Edith Barousse and Margaret Barousse, all of Church Point; three half-sisters, Genevieve Sonnier and Elaine LeJeune, both of Church Point, and Jeanette Fuselier of Eunice; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Ermine Olivier Cormier; two brothers, Filton and Leo Cormier; and one sister, Regina Venable. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was a lector, a Eucharistic minister and a religious educator. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant House, 611 West Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112-3540. Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point is in charge of arrangements. June 15, 2001 Donald Ray "Tupac" Tunson Sr. Donald Ray "Tupac" Tunson Sr., 36, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 11:58 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents, Charles Tunson Sr. and Mercedes Holmes Tunson of Napoleonville; his fiancee, Amanda F. Booker of Thibodaux; two sons, Donald Ray Tunson Jr. of Paincourtville, and Donovan Dante Tunson of Thibodaux; two stepchildren, Paul and Colby Booker of Thibodaux; two brothers, Zachary and Wesley Tunson, both of Napoleonville; and one sister Bernadine L. Tunson of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Spencer and Charles Tunson Jr. He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. June 16, 2001 Willie Joseph Bernard II Willie Joseph Bernard II, 20, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Baton Rouge, d ied at 9:26 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Debra L. and Gary M. "Buster" Bernard; one brother, Derek Bernard; and his grandparents, J.C. and Janet Landry, and Elsie Schmill. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willie J. Bernard. June 16, 2001 Louis Edgar Lajaunie Jr. Louis Edgar Lajaunie Jr., 52, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Virginia Beach, Va., died Monday, June 11, 2001. A memorial mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Barbara F. Lajaunie; twin sons, Richard and Stephan Lajaunie; his mother, Mary Louise Hebert Lajaunie; one brother, Michael Lajaunie; and four sisters, Joan L. Durocher, Judy L. Landry, Jeannie Lajaunie and Marie L. Naquin; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis E. Lajaunie Sr.; and his grandparents, Louis Napoleon and Alice Malbrough Lajaunie, and Emmanuel and Aline Braud Hebert. He earned a B.A. from Louisiana State University and his M.B.A and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He was a professor in the Business and Professional Program at Averett College in Virginia. June 16, 2001 Frazia Cheramie Schexnaydre Frazia Cheramie Schexnaydre, 61, a native of Houma and a resident of St. Tammany Parish, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Garrett and Randy Schexnaydre; three daughters, Cheri S. DeLaune, Tammy S. Bolian and Kathy S. Joffrion; one brother, Keeland Cheramie; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Mildred Solar Cheramie Sr.; one brother, Nelson Cheramie Jr.; and one grandson, Christopher DeLaune. She was a florist. June 16, 2001 Christian William "Bill" Smith Christian William "Bill" Smith, 61, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a resident of Houma, died at 5:28 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2001. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Malbrough Smith of Houma; four sons, Charles J. "C.J.", Craig Daniel, Clark David and Chris Smith Jr., all of Tampa, Fla.; one stepson, Aaron Crane of Houma; one brother , Carl Smith of Kansas; one sister, Carol Smith Harris of Fort Meyers, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Barbara Smith of Kansas; and three grandchildren, Alec and Kyra Smith, both of Tampa, Fla., and Ethan Crane of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl L. and Clara Plain Smith. He had worked as copy desk chief for The Courier and had been editor at the Wilmington Star- News in North Carolina. He also had worked at the St. Petersburg Evening Independent which later became the St. Petersburg Times. He had worked at the Tampa Tribune prior to that. He was a volunteer at the Terrebonne Assistance and Readiness Corporation. He sang with a choir once a week at Chabert Medical Center and taught Bible class at Grace Lutheran Church. He was also involved with the Terrebonne Churches United food bank. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or to the Terrebonne Food Bank. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 17, 2001 Grace "Hatsumi" Cummings Grace "Hatsumi" Cummings, 54, a native of Stockton, Calif., and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until funeral time Tuesday at House of Prayer First United Pentecostal Church. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at t he church. She is survived by her husband, Edward S. "Ed" Cummings; her mother, Misao; two sons, Joshua "Josh" and Musashi "Moose" Cummings; one daughter, Sari Cummings; two brothers, Victor and Alan Kato; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father Masao Kato. June 17, 2001 Arthur L. Fisher Arthur L. Fisher, 78, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at United Memorial Methodist Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Wimmer "Mickey" Folse Fisher; one son, Keith Fisher; one daughter, Katherine F. Bourgeois; three brothers, Elmer "Al", Raymond and Charles Fisher; four sisters, Daisy Yeager, Louise Steadman, Dorothy Kellam and Florene Renfro; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adeline Boudreaux Fisher; and his parents, Emery and Metta Bennett Fisher. He was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. June 17, 2001 Maxine Wall Guin Maxine Wall Guin, 67, a native of Chickasha, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 3:52 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m . today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Broussard Funeral Home in Winnie, Texas. Religious services will be at 7 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and at noon Tuesday at Broussard Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Winnie. She is survived by three sons, Luther "Gip", Roland "Buddy" Jr. and Steve Guin all of Houma; two daughters, Rhonda Lewis and Debra Chaisson both of Houma; one stepdaughter, Linda Glass of Panama City, Fla.; four brothers, Ray, Eugene and Buddy Wall all of Arkansas and Joe Wall of Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland "Tex" Guin; and her parents, Iva R. Wall and Rosa Lee Dunlap Wall. She was a homemaker. June 17, 2001 May Oncale Lasseigne May Oncale Lasseigne, 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one brother, Luke "L.J." Oncale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam G. Lasseigne; her parents, Luc and Octavia Clement Oncale; two brothers, Oscar and Anthony Oncale Sr.; and five sisters, Lovenia Ledet, Shirley Naquin, Viola Oncale, Cordelia Prejean and Winnie Pierce. June 17, 2001 Percy J. Robichaux Percy J. Robichaux, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Wednesday, June 14, 2001. Mass was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rosalie Catholic Church, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Summers Robichaux; his mother, Velma Samaine Robichaux; two sons, Todd James and Brian Christopher Robichaux; one daughter, Nicole Elizabeth Robichaux Seal; two brothers, Deacon Wil Robichaux Jr. and Francis Robichaux; three sisters, Judy Dufrene, Theresa Parfait, Cindy Braquet; two granddaughters, Brittany Elizabeth and Ashley Marie Robichaux; and his mother-in-law, Jacqueline Jaccuzzo. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Robichaux Sr.; one son, Scott Michael Robichaux; one brother, Raymond Robichaux; and one sister, Jeanette Robichaux. June 17, 2001 Joseph Harry Trahan Jr. Joseph Harry Trahan Jr., 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:52 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Arcement of Avondale; two sisters, Stella Toups and Yvonne Robichaux of Houma; six gra ndchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Moore Trahan; his parents, Joseph Trahan Sr. and Odelia Giroir Trahan; one son, Willard Trahan; two brothers, Norris and Harris Trahan; and nine sisters, Annie Leonard, Agnes Baker, Lillian Trahan, Josephine Poiencot, Pearl Theriot, Leola Trahan, Viola Trahan, Gladys Arceneaux and Gertie Maronge. He was a retired mechanic at Southdown Sugars. June 18, 2001 Kelsie Marie Authement Kelsie Marie Authement, 3, a native of Houma and a resident of Bourg, died at 5:34 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the hall, with burial in Chauvin Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Nolesse Joseph Authement Jr. and Maria Ann Prosperie Authement of Bourg; three brothers, Andy, Jerry and Nolesse Authement III, all of Bourg; one sister, Abbie Authement of Bourg; her grandmother, Lena Prosperie of Montegut; and her step- grandfather, Reggie Chaisson Sr. of Montegut. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nolesse Authement Sr., and Andrew Prosperie Jr.; and her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vito, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Prosperie Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Scott, and Laula Authement. June 18, 2001 Barry Ross Bonin Barry Ross Bonin, 44, a native of Raceland and a resident of Grand Bois, died Saturday, June 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Nora and Ledon Bonin of Grand Bois; two brothers, Blair and Bryan Bonin, both of Grand Bois; and four sisters, Dolly Dupre and Donna Quick, both of Houma, Deborah Blanchard of Grand Bois, and Darlene Cardenas of Bourg. He was a welder. June 18, 2001 Weaser Joseph "Hood" Charpentier Weaser Joseph "Hood" Charpentier, 80, a native of Little Caillou and a resident of Houma, died at 4:11 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Rita Pitre Charpentier; one son, Charles "Poug" Charpentier; two daughters, Beverly Cressonie and Alice LeBoeuf; six grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Alice Martin Charpentier; and two sisters, Maude Sanders and Helen Duplantis. He was a Terrebonne Parish law enforcement officer for 20 years and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. June 18, 2001 Ruth Jennewine Hardeman Ruth Jennewine Hardeman, 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Living Word Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, James "Sparky" Hardeman of Houston, Texas, John Lee Hardeman of Houma, and Steve Mark Hardeman of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Karen Ruth Hardeman Holt of Edwards, Miss.; one sister, Gloria Jennewine Ward of Houma; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Hardeman II; and her parents, James and Ruth Boudreaux Jennewine. She was a bookkeeper at Living Word Church, a member of the Republican Women's Club, a member of the AARP and a member of Living Word Church. June 18, 2001 Willa Mae Lefort Willa Mae Lefort, 52, a native of Larose and a resident of Pineville, died Saturday, June 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Bobby Joseph Lefort; one daughter, Charlotte Lefort Guidry; two brothers, Wils on Joseph and Adolph P. "T-Joe" Lefort Sr.; three sisters, Gloria, Shirley and Christine Lefort; and two grandchildren, Felicia Marie Guidry and Shontel Marie Lefort. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaston and Vegelia Bourg Lefort; one son, Gerald Joseph Lefort; three brothers, Roland and Nolan Dufrene, and Gary Joseph Lefort; and one sister, Lucy Lefort. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. June 18, 2001 Artenisca Collins Theriot Artenisca Collins Theriot, 96, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three grandchildren, Paris "Pye" Theriot II, Rebecca Theriot and Martha Theriot Martorello; and eight great-grandchildren, Nolty Theriot II, Robert Theriot, Danielle Boudreaux, Adrienne Boudreaux, Garrett Martorello, Brandon Martorello, Joseph Martorello III and Justin Martorello. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Theriot; her parents, Filozate and Evelyn Perrin Collins; and one son, Nolty Theriot. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Lafourche Parish Demonstration Club, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. June 18, 2001 Ruth Gaudet Washam Ruth Gaudet Washam, 59, a native of St. Charles community and a resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in St. Charles community. She is survived by her husband, William "Jack" Washam Sr. of Houma; two sons, John Earl and William Jack "Billy" Washam Jr., both of Houma; one daughter, Jackie Washam Rainey of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Johnny and Richard Gaudet, both of Chackbay, and Joseph "Joe" Gaudet of Houma; two sisters, Florence Bonnette of Lockport, and Pearl Treg of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren, John Lynn and William "Bill" Jack Washam III, both of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Edna Guidry Gaudet; one brother, Earl Gaudet; and one sister, Theresa Gaudet. She was a homemaker and the co-owner of Jack's Auto Parts. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 19, 2001 Jimmy Tyler Jimmy Tyler, 55, a native of Lafitte and a resident of Larose, died at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Doris Champagne Tyler; his parents, J.W. and Bernice Villeret Tyler; two sons, Shane and E.J. Tyler; two daughters-in-law, Charlene and Jamie Tyler; two brothers, Eddie and Calvin "Chuck" Tyler; and three grandchildren, Gabriella, Seth and Hayden Tyler. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. June 19, 2001 Roy Lee Williams Roy Lee Williams, 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by eight brothers, Norman, Isiah, Anthony, Kerry, Wallace, Robert, Leonard and Freddie Williams Jr.; seven sisters, Gail Marie, Audrey Mae, Patricia and Mary Williams, Cynthia Bradley, Rose Lee Thibodaux and Catherine Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Williams Sr. and Louise Moore Livas; one brother, Raymond Williams; and one sister, Rose Dell Williams. June 20, 2001 Dave E. Davis Dave E. Davis, 71, a native of Ringgold and a resident of Schriever, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by one son, Darin Davis; two daughters, Leslie Davis and Patricia Ghere; two brothers, Samuel and Jackie Davis; one sister, Ethel Sanders; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia East Davis. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a deacon at First Baptist Church for 40 years. June 21, 2001 Isaiah Randtrall Castle Isaiah Randtrall Castle, 17, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 2:51 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Friendswood Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Edward Joseph Castle Jr. and Bett y Mae McKay Castle; his grandparents, Isaac and Carrie McKay of Chauvin, and Clara and Edward Joseph Castle Sr. of Morgan City; two brothers, Kentrell and Edward Joseph Castle III, both of Houma; and one sister Lakiesha Castle of Houma. He was a student at Ellender Memorial High School. June 21, 2001 Laura Cortez Cedotal Laura Cortez Cedotal, 57, a native of Kraemer and a resident of Choctaw, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A memorial service was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church. She is survived by four sons, Terry, David, Billy and Corey Duet; two daughters, Kristen Andras and Jolene Boudreaux; three brothers, Tracy, Norris and Charles Cortez; two sisters, Emma Rome and Shirley Landry; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Cedotal Sr.; and her parents, Joseph F. and Elvire Usea Cortez. She was a member of University Baptist Church. June 21, 2001 Ernest "Papa Ness" Crosby Ernest "Papa Ness" Crosby, 73, a native and r esident of Cut Off, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survive d by his wife, Melvina Vizier Crosby; four sons, Johnny, Keith, Dave and Tom Crosby; one brother, Lorris Crosby; one sister, Rosie Dufrene; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aramis and Eliza Plaisance Crosby; one son, Louis Crosby; and one brother, Louis Crosby. June 21, 2001 Emma Nash Dewey Emma Nash Dewey, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 6:46 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Dewey of Houma; five daughters, Gloria Morris, Eva Ruffin and Shirley Scoby, all of Houma, Alma Dewey of Biloxi, Miss., and Deloris Dewey of New Orleans; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Dewey; her parents, Henry and Fannie Dennis Nash; one son, Charles Dewey; three brothers, Charles, Joseph and Thomas Nash; and four sisters, Julia Marcellous, Leola Poindexter, Flaria Melancon and Clara Richerson. She was a homemaker, a member of the Golden Social Aid, a member of the Usher Board, a former choir member and a member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church . June 21, 2001 Tammie Poincon Labat Tammie Poincon Labat, 42, a native of Larose and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:28 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001. Mass was at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lane Allen "Speedy" Labat; her mother, Celina Jeandron Poincon; and one stepbrother, Jessie Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Millet Paul Poincon; and one stepsister, Hazel Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. June 21, 2001 Nora LeBlanc Nora LeBlanc, 95, a native of Lockport and a resident of Larose, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy 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 four sisters, Bella and Edna Guidry, and Octavie and Aline LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Josephine Gautreaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, Charley and Dave LeBlanc; and two sisters, Julia Callais and Lucia LeBlanc. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. June 21, 2001 Earl Moore Earl Moore, 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Graveside services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by three brothers, James Larry Hills of Thibodaux, James Larry Campbell of Gibson, and Lionel Hills of California; and two sisters, Gloria L. Campbell of Thibodaux, and Annette Moore Smith of Gibson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Moore; and his parents, Earl Robertson and Annette Hills. June 21, 2001 Bertha Jeanne Terrebonne Bertha Jeanne Terrebonne, 79, a native of Galliano and a resident of Larose, died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Ivy J. and Leroy Terrebonne; four brothers, Dudley, Allen, Jamie and Jerry Guidry; three sisters, Dorothy Pitre, Ella Mae Duplantis and Margie Adams; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Justilien Terrebonne; her parents, Vendone and Solarie Babin Guidry; one daughter, Marie Mary Terrebonne; and one sister, Alice Cheramie. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. J une 21, 2001 Aaron Joseph Vreeland Aaron Joseph Vreeland, 14, a native of Houma and a resident of Wetumpka, Ala., died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 in Eufaula, Ala. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chapman Funeral Home in Eufaula. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Christian Life Church in Eufaula, with burial in Memory Garden Cemetery in Eufaula. He is survived by his parents, Marty Vreeland of Wetumpka, and Karen Price of Eufaula; his stepmother, Tonja Vreeland of Wetumpka; one brother, Chad Vreeland of Eufaula; one sister, Amanda Vreeland of Eufaula; two stepsisters, Jessica Talley of Wetumpka, and Celina May of Montgomery, Ala.; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Hellen Brooks of Eufaula; and his paternal grandparents, Raymond Vreeland Sr. of Houma, Peggy Brunett of Gray, and Patsy Meyer of Ramer, Ala. Pall bearers will be Chris Stevenson, Tim Stevenson, Charles Brooks, Michael O'Hearn, Wayne Duplantis and George Brooks. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, participating in outdoor activities and attending church. Chapman Funeral Home in Eufaula is in charge of arrangements. June 22, 2001 Cora Marquette Aucoin Cora Marquette Aucoin, 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2001. Contact Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville for funeral inf ormation. She is survived by one son, Brent Aucoin; six daughters, Sue Anne Gill, Rebecca Alleman, Patricia LeBlanc, Celeste Waguespack, Debbie Folse and Aline Raffray; two brothers, Gus and Omer Marquette; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Luke Aucoin Jr.; her parents, Martin and Marie Hernandez Marquette; two daughters, Judy Aucoin and Mary Ann Domingue; three brothers, names not provided; one sister, name not provided; and one grandchild, Jermy Domingue. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. June 22, 2001 Catherine Ann Bradley Catherine Ann Bradley, 52, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Houma, died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Bradley of Houma; her former husband, Joseph Shelvin Sr.; her mother, Bertha McGlorie of Lafayette; four sons, Ernest Shelvin of Detroit, Mich, Jason Shelvin of Houma, Linus and Joseph Shelvin Jr., both of Lafayette; two daughters, Addrianna Harrell and Donchita Meade, both of Houma; four stepsons, Tyson Norris of Houma, Percy and Terry Folse, and Calvin Bradley, all of Raceland; three stepdaughters, Angelle Bradley, Nicole Raymond and Yolanda Robertson, all of Raceland; four brothers, John, Oswald, Cleophaus and Danny McGlorie, all of Lafayette; three sisters, Brenda Chretin of Cade, Juanita Hayes and Jacqueline James, both of Lafayette; 35 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul McGlorie Sr.; and one brother, Paul McGlorie Jr. She was a member of New St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church. June 22, 2001 Lou Bertha Robinson Hawkins Lou Bertha Robinson Hawkins, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Church of God in Prophecy. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Joseph Hawkins Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Denise Hawkins and Nancy Simmons, both of Houma; her caregiver, Barbara Brister of Houma; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in de ath by her husband, Joseph Hawkins Sr.; her parents, George and Bertha Robinson; two sons, Elijah Robinson a nd Leonard Hawkins Sr.; one daughter, Irma Mickey Carter; four brothers, names not provided; four sisters, names not provided; three grandsons, Burck Johnson, Jerome Carter and Torontis Hawkins; and two granddaughters, Bernadette Willis and Alicia Hawkins. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God in Prophecy. June 22, 2001 Abel "A.J." Ledet Sr. Abel "A.J." Ledet Sr., 81, a native of Boutte and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 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 three sons, Chris, Tommy and A.J. Ledet Jr.; three daughters, Mary "Pete" Ledet, Barbara L. Toups and Keety L. Himel; one brother, Clifton Ledet; two sisters, Levi Prejean and Ruby Albert; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Ordoyne; his parents, Louis and Leonaise Ledet Ledet; two brothers, Eugene "Jack" and Didier "Dump" Ledet; and four sisters, Mabel Barrilleaux, Bertha Cortez, Bernice Ledet and Noelle Ledet. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. June 22, 2001 Viola Neville Lyons Viola Neville Lyons, 95, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Hou ma, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Clarence Lyons Jr. of Oakland, Calif.; and her caregiver, Anna Francis Bolden of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lyons Sr.; her parents, Willie and Anna Fitch Neville; five brothers, Joseph, Albert, Uther, Harrison and Willie Neville Jr.; and five sisters, Octavia N. Scott, Elizabeth N. Thomas, Cora N. Brown, Queen Esther Theriot and Carrie Lyons. She was a homemaker and a member of Residence Baptist Church. June 22, 2001 Noble Joseph Morvant Noble Joseph Morvant, 59, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Vacherie, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his wife, Amelie Kliebert Morvant; his mother, Dolia Morvant; one son, Jarad Morvant; three stepsons, Thomas, Darren and James Becnel; two daughters, Shannon McDonald and Lynette Parisius; one stepdaughter, Angela Becnel; two brothers, Paul and Wayne Morvan t; two sisters, Sheila Rodrigue and Audrey Percle; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Eves Morvant. He was a member of Victory Assembly of God Church. June 23, 2001 Robert P .Jolet Robert P. Jolet, 74, a native of Houma and a resident of New Orleans for 65 years, died Friday, June 22, 2001 after a four-year illness with Myelodysplasia. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Slidell. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Van Epps Jolet; six sons, Henry Buddy and Robert Jolet Jr., Rodney Sass, Jake Jung, Rick Bordelon and Sammy Baiamonte; five daughters, Darlene J. Sass, Patricia J. Jung, Duzet J. Bordelon, Lori Jolet and Desiree J. Baiamonte; one brother, Frank Jolet of Arabie; one sister, Gloria Fitch of Columbus, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was a retired building contractor, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of First Baptist Church. United Funeral Services in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. June 23, 2001 Naomi Julia Weintraut Young Naomi Julia Weintraut Young, 79, a native of Shelbyville, Ind., and a resident of Houma, died Friday, June 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Carmony-Ewing Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Gravesid e services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. She is survived by her husband, John Thomas Young of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Kathryn E.) Love of Houma, and Mrs. William (Jennifer A.) Harrison of Tupelo, Miss.; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Florence) Sanders of Shelbyville; and five grandchildren. She was precded in death by her parents, Clarance J. and Erma (Wisker) Weintraut. She was a homemaker and had worked as a registered nurse. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School and a graduate of St. Vincent School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shelbyville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. June 24, 2001 Sidney Joseph Bethancourt Sr. Sidney Joseph Bethancourt Sr., 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his first wife, Yvonne Cecile LeBouef of Houma; six sons, Sidney J. Bethancourt Jr. of San Capitoia, Calif., Frank Bethancourt of Gray, David Bethancourt of Lockport, Mark Bethancourt, Thomas Bethancourt and Jessie Beth ancourt all of Houma; three daughters, Connie Bethancourt, Mrs. Louis (Lorrie) Tabor and Mrs. Barry (Martha) Theriot of Houma; one brother, Richard Bethancourt of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Easton and Lorentine Porche Bethancourt; and his second wife, Berta Mae Metreyeon Bethancourt. He was a retired pumper at Texaco and a member of V.F.W. Post No. 3700. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. June 24, 2001 Leroy Joseph Glynn Leroy Joseph Glynn, 76, a native of Garyville and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2001. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Port Hudson Cemetery in Port Hudson at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Adams Glynn of Houma; three sons, Clark John, Stuart Thomas and Harry Joseph Glynn all of Houma; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Dutton of Western Salem, N.C., one sister; four brothers; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Elodie Bergeron Glynn; and one son, Robert Noel Glynn. He was a retired tool constructor at Halliburton and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. June 24, 2001 Claude "Red" Pizani Sr. C laude "Red" Pizani Sr., of Marrero, died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Monday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Berthelot Pizani; two sisters, Ethel Pizani Cheatman and Iona Pizani Bellanger; two brothers-in-law, Huey Bellanger and Donald Cheatman; five nephews, Rickie Bellanger, Rodney Bellanger, H.V. Maupin Jr., Gary Pizani Jr. and Earl Chambaois; and two nieces, Susan Berger and Nicoli Pizani Matherne. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Pizani, Roger Pizani and Francis Pizani; one sister, Clara Pizani Favre; two brothers-in-law, Lloyd J. Berthelot and Jean Favre; and his in- laws, Elda St. Germain Berthelot and Gustave P. Berthelot. Westside Funeral Home in Marrero is in charge of arrangements. June 24, 2001 Mary Ann Rudolph Mary Ann Rudolph, 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Crown Point, died Thursday, June 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Mothe Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Westlawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Thomas N. Ru dolph; two so ns, Bryan Rivet and Randy Lory; four daughters, Bambi Rivet Gautreaux, Sharon Rudolph Bangs, Mona Rudolph Mondello and Nicole Stockle; three brothers, Henry, Raymond and Mickey Gaubert; one brother-in-law, Jay Miller; two sisters-in-law, Janet Leger and Gloria Pickering; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Vidal Gaubert; two brothers, John and Junior Gaubert; and one sister, Augustine Grillet. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 24, 2001 Luke Joseph Waguespack Luke Joseph Waguespack, 60, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died at 10:51 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for time and day of service. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Prejean Waguespack of Gray; two daughters, Anita W. Arceneaux of Gray and Mrs. Digger (Alison) Songe of Houma; four brothers, Pierre, Daniel and Raymond Waguespack all of Thibodaux and Edward Waguespack of Schriever; and one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Eva Mae) Miller of Vacherie; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Theresa Ordoyne Waguespack. He was operations manager at Buquet Distributor. June 25, 2001 Joyce Lee Price Adoue Joyce Lee Price Adoue, 71, a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Bourg, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturda y, June 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry "Bert" Adoue of Houma; four sons, Thomas and wife, Carol Engelbracht Adoue of Madisonville, Michael and wife, Rayne Wild Adoue, Donald and wife, Janet Martin Adoue, all of Metairie, and Gene Adoue of New Orleans; two sisters, Maxie Price Champagne of Houma, and JoAnn Price Tilbury of Lake Charles; and seven grandchildren, Michelle Lee Adoue, Lynne Anne Adoue, Robert Avery Adoue, Sarah Elizabeth Adoue, Meredith Daniella Freeman, Emily Elizabeth Adoue and Isabelle Frances Adoue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery Thomas and Robella LeBlanc Price. She was a homemaker, a retired registered nurse, a member of the Newcomers and Old Timers Bridge Club, a member of Les Bon Temps Quilters, a member of the Emergency Relief Group and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Emergency Relief Fund of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 126 Rosary Street, Houma, LA 70363 or to Les Bon Temps Quilters. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 25, 2001 Anason Paul Borne Anason Paul Borne, 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Collins Borne; one son, Roy Borne Sr.; one daughter, Cindy Vegas; two sisters, Nelia Melancon and Louella Verret; five grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hennessey and Dorcelia Callais Borne; one daughter, Jane Boudreaux; one brother, Jackson Borne; and three sisters, Lucy Sonnier, Julia Boudreaux and Isabelle "Bessie" Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 25, 2001 Terry John Domangue Terry John Domangue, 57, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Retta and Stacy Domangue; his companion, Koochie Domangue; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thaddus and Azelia Boudreaux Domangue . He was a member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. June 25, 2001 Ora Gros Ora Gros, 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alfred Gros; one daughter, Betty Wade; 13 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustin Gros. She was a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church. June 25, 2001 Lloyd Joseph "Flee" Hebert Lloyd Joseph "Flee" Hebert, 72, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Marie Lusco Hebert; two sons, Marc Hebert of Baton Rouge, and Michael Hebert of Raceland; two daughters, Maria Hebert of Hammond, and Mona Hebert Terrebonne of Destreh an; three brothers, Anthony, Michael and Gene Hebert; three sisters, Barbara Dufrene, Sandra Williams and Maxine Boudreaux; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eugenie Ordogne Hebert; and one sister, Adolphine Petty. He was a U.S. Army Reserves veteran and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dominican Centemplative Sisters, 155 Church Street, Lockport, LA 70374. June 25, 2001 Sister M. Bertha Leonard, O. Carm. Sister M. Bertha Leonard, O. Carm., 75, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Mount Carmel Motherhouse Chapel in New Orleans. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with interment in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. She is survived by two brothers, Herman J. Leonard of Pass Christian, Miss., and Gerard Leonard of Lockport; five sisters, Sister Lucie Leonard, O. Carm., Sister Anne Leonard, O. Carm., Mrs. Norbert (Cecilia) Richard and Mrs. Gilbert (Miriam) Esteve, of Thibodaux, and Mrs. Eugene (Lorraine) Folse of Houma; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, names not provided; and two brothers, Francis L. a nd Donald R. Leonard. In 1999 she was honored by the New Orleans District Nurses Association as one of the 100 Great Nurses. After retirement she worked as a health care consultant at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center in New Orleans for the sisters of Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mount Carmel Retirement Fund, Development Fund or Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1160, Lacombe, LA 70445. June 25, 2001 Gladys G. Stephany Gladys G. Stephany, 77, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Luling, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Luling Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her husband, Alvin P. Stephany Sr.; two sons, Bruce J. and Alvin P. Stephany Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Julie W. Stephany; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Jordan Stephany. She was the guardian of Johnnie Arcement. She was a member of Luling Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. June 25, 2001 Dorothy "Ma-Maw" Richardson Strickland Dorothy "Ma-Maw" Richardson Strickland, 75, a native of Cardwell, Mo., and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:52 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p .m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. A presentation of me mories service will be at 7 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sim S. Strickland Sr.; one son, Sim S. Strickland Jr.; one daughter, Reyth Ann Heard; three brothers, Jim and Charles Richardson, and Joey Hawkins; four sisters, Ruth Cutbirth, Reyth Smith, Lavern Philpot and Betty Hawkins; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Richardson and Maybelle Cagle Hawkins; two sons, Robert Donald and Dwayne Odell Strickland; and one sister, Mary Richardson. She was the matriarch of the House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church. June 26, 2001 Harry Anthony Boudreaux Harry Anthony Boudreaux, 84, a native of Choctaw and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Bertha B. Mahler; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in dea th by his wife, Agnes Legendre Boudreaux; his parents, Nicholas and Idele Rodrigue Boudreaux; one brother, Lester Boudreaux; and one sister, Anita Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 26, 2001 Lloyd Joseph "Flee" Hebert Lloyd Joseph "Flee" Hebert, 62, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Marie Lusco Hebert; two sons, Marc Hebert of Baton Rouge, and Michael Hebert of Raceland; two daughters, Maria Hebert of Hammond, and Mona Hebert Terrebonne of Destrehan; three brothers, Anthony, Michael and Gene Hebert; three sisters, Barbara Dufrene, Sandra Williams and Maxine Boudreaux; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eugenie Ordogne Hebert; and one sister, Adolphine Petty. He was a U.S. Army Reserves veteran and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Dominican Contemplative Sisters, 155 Church Street, Lockport, LA 70374. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arra ngements. June 26, 2001 Jules Philip "Boomy" "J.P." LeBlanc Jr. Jules Philip "Boomy" "J.P." LeBlanc Jr., 64, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Belle Rose, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose. The Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Burns LeBlanc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Erin and Jeff Dupre of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Dana and Michael LeBlanc of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Allison Griffin LeBlanc of Gonzales; one sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary "Cookie" and Sidney Harp of Donaldsonville; and seven grandchildren, Jeffery, Jordan and Sarah Dupre, Michael, Daniel, Nicholas and London LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules Philip "J.P." LeBlanc Sr. and Enola Blanchard LeBlanc; one son, Jules Philip "Phil" LeBlanc III; and an infant twin sister, June Ann LeBlanc. Pallbearers will be: Anthony Trepagnier, Edward Burns, Dennis Burns, James Waguespack, Terry Landry, Rodney Burns, Gary Burns, Robert Burns Jr., Henry Burns, Jeff Dupre and Michael LeBlanc. He was an insurance executive for 44 years with Mothe Group Insurance in Gretna which includes Mothe Life, Evangeline Life, Dixie Life and Schoen Life Insurance Companies. He was a 1959 Louisiana State University graduate in business administration majoring in insurance and real estate. He was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fraternities, a member of the Administrative Management Society, a member of the Institute of Home Office Underwriters, a member of the Louisiana State University Alumni Federation and a member of numerous insurance organizations. During his 44 years in the insurance business he was executive vice-president of the Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company for 23 years. He left in 1986 and founded Insurance Group of Louisiana. He was the agency director of the Mothe Group at the time of his death. He also taught continuing education for ISTL in life and real estate courses and was a choir member and parishioner of St. Jules Catholic Church. Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. June 26, 2001 Charles "Wayne" Steger Charles "Wayne" Steger, 46, a native of Amarillo, Texas, and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-4238 for service date and time. He is survived by his wife, Sonya Voisin Steger; his parents, Dorothy and Charles W. Steger; three so ns, Adam, Justine and Luke Steger; three daughters, Casey, Leslie "Lee" and Belinda "Belle" Steger; one brother, Randy Steger; and two grandchildren. He was a retired welder/fitter. June 27, 2001 James Joseph Barrilleaux James Joseph Barrilleaux, 46, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Visitation was scheduled for 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Velma Dillinger Barrilleaux; one sister, Susan B. Eymard; one nephew, Chad Eymard of Houston, Texas; two nieces, Jennifer E. Sanchez of Thibodaux, and Celeste Eymard of Houma; and five great-nieces and great-nephews, Dillon, Kaitlyn and Taylor Eymard, and Emily and Matthew Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Philomena M. Barrilleaux; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Lena H. Dillinger; and many aunts and uncles. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Center for Special Education and Children, 5510 West Avenue D, Cut Off, LA 70345. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. June 27, 2001 Pierce E. Clement Pierc e E. Clement, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his second wife, Kathryn Lawes Clement; two sons, James and David Clement; two stepsons, James L. and Robert J. Simmons Jr.; one daughter, Gayle Richard; one brother, Daniel Clement; one sister, Rita Blanchard; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Abrams Clement; his parents, C.J. and Clarice Pierce Clement; one sister, Anita Blanchard; and one granddaughter, Kate Simmons. He was an honorary and charter member of Monsignor Landsmann Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, an honorary life member of Council No. 1099 Knights of Columbus, a life member of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church. June 27, 2001 Frank Anthony Cordes Frank Anthony Cordes, 59, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lockport, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Graveside services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Betty Mobley Cordes; two sons, Frank Cordes Jr. and William Mobley; four daughters, Loretta Waltman, Agnes Ardoin, Mary Franklin and Victoria Ardoin; three brothers, George and Charles Cordes and William Ho ffman; three sisters, Rose Mary Toups, Dorothy Guillot and Ruth Smith; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Agnes Fonseca Cordes; and one grandchild, name not provided. June 27, 2001 Sterling Joseph Crochet Jr. Sterling Joseph Crochet Jr., 68, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 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. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Guillot Crochet; two sons, Robert Paul and Sterling James Crochet; three daughters, Hilda C. English, Debra C. Kern and Sandra C. Guidry; six brothers, names not provided; two sisters, names not provided; seven grandchildren; and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sterling Joseph Crochet Sr. and Marie Haydel Crochet Boudreaux; one brother, name not provided; one sister, name not provided. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelis t Catholic Church. June 27, 2001 Roland Louis Henry Roland Louis Henry, 67, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Betty Nettleton Henry of Houma; one son, Bruce Henry and wife, Brenda, of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Emray (Charlene) Naquin Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Cherise Henry of Chauvin, and Susan Burgess of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Druby (Yvonne) Ledet of Houma, and Mrs. Guy "Black" (Shirley) Carlos of Bayou Blue; and seven grandchildren, Michael Naquin of Thibodaux, Brian, Steven, Alex and Jarred Naquin, all of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Joshua Farkas of Chauvin, and Eric Burgess of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Roseanna Nelton Henry; one daughter, Kara Alida Henry; and three brothers, Nolan and J.P. Henry and Claude Lyons. He was a retired carpenter and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 28, 2001 Mary Alice Lucas Arabie Mary Alice Lucas Arabie, 51, a native of Louisville, Ky., and a resident of Galliano, died at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Ray A. Arabie Sr.; her mother, Dorothy Lucas of Louisville; five sons, Frank, Patrick, Sean and Ray Arabie Jr., all of Galliano, and John Lucas of Louisville; and two brothers, James Lucas of Tennessee, and Mark Lucas of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Lucas of Louisville. June 28, 2001 Terry Pierre Boudwin Terry Pierre Boudwin, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 12:28 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Diane Robichaux Boudwin of Houma; four sons, Gary Boudwin and wife, Tammy, Keith Boudwin, Thaddeus Boudwin and wife, Vickie, and Brian Boudwin and wife, Michelle, all of Houma; six brothers, Timothy, Larry, Barry, Dale and Ricky Boudwin, all of Houma, and Steve Boudwin of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Suzanne Metthler of Topeka, Ka n.; nine grandchildren, Jessi, Jami, Nicole, Alexander, Angelica, Brittany, Jake, Seth and Lindsey Boudwin; and one step-grandchild, Erin Corley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Hilda Songe Boudwin. He was a retired route salesman for Jack's Cookie. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 28, 2001 Esmond "E.J." Eschete Esmond "E.J." Eschete, 58, a native of Raceland and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. 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 the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Anselmi Eschete; two stepsons, Brian and Lionel Esponge; four daughters, Cheryl E. Goin, Ella E. Belanger, Gwen E. Musso and Julie E. Foret; one stepdaughter, Michelle Cook; two brothers, Abel Eschete III and Virgy Estay; two sisters, Bernice E. Brown and Rosie E. Adams; 22 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abel Eschete Jr.; one sister, Virgis Eschete; and one grandchild, name not provided. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 28, 2001 Ivy A. Griffin Ivy A. Griffin, 88, a native of Lockport and a r esident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ivy J. Griffin; two daughters, Patricia G. Bourg and Gail G. Tastet; two sisters, Francis Doucet and Laura Standridge; one stepsister, Verna Toups; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esoline Callais Griffin; his parents, Albert and Azema Rogers Griffin; and three sisters, Oldia Falcon, Virigina Esteve and Lucille Ward. He was a U.S. Coast Guard World War II veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 249 in Golden Meadow and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. June 28, 2001 Hilda Marie Theriot Pellegrin Hilda Marie Theriot Pellegrin, 84, a native of Theriot and a resident of Houma, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Frnacis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Arnold and wife, Elaine Pellegrin, and Richard and wife, Susan Pellegrin, al l of Houma; one daughter, Elaine Price of Lafayette; five grandchildren, Shane, Dawn, Chris and John Pellegrin, and Rick and Robbie Price; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden "Pee Wee" Pellegrin; her parents, Rene and Evelyn Robichaux Theriot; one son-in-law, Richard "Dickie" Price; five brothers, names not provided; and two sisters, names not provided. She was a homemaker, a past president of AARP and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 28, 2001 Noelie Adams Pellegrin Neolie Adams Pellegrin, 84, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Johnny J. Pellegrin; three sons, Guy Pellegrin of New Orleans, Johnny L. Pellegrin of Larose, and Theodore "Ted" Pellegrin of Raceland; one daughter, Veronica P. Wilden of Vero Beach, Fla.; one sister, Anna Mae A. Louviere of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clama J. and Viola Toups Adams; three brothers, Lawrence, Johnny and C.J. Adams Jr.; and one sister , Emily A. Bourg. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses are preferred. June 28, 2001 John William "Smitty" Smith John William "Smitty" Smith, 58, a native of Winnfield and a resident of Houma, died at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral ti me Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Thomas Smith of Houma; three sons, Bradly and wife, Renee Lirette, and Chad Michael Smith, all of Houma, and Gerald Smith of Winnfield; three daughters, Mrs. Lindy (Tara) Jordan Jr. of Winnfield, Mrs. Timothy (Jennifer) Jenkins of Lake, Miss., and Eva Marie Smith of Houma; one brother, Samuel H. Smith of Scott; one half-brother, Steven N. Smith of Lafayette; one sister, Sue E. Badeaux of Plaquemines; two half-sisters, Sylvia Ann Lagneaux and Marsha L. Smith, both of Lafayette; and three grandchildren, Dyland Bascle Freyon, Dustin Ryan Jordan and Hunter Thomas Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Norwood and Eva Baye Berry Smith. He was a mechanic at TARC. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 29, 2001 Lynne Marie Blanchard Lynne Marie Blanchard, 49, a native a nd resident of Houma, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her companion, Vincent Tarravella of New Orleans; her mother, Myrtle "Bobbie" Garrett Blanchard of Houma; one daughter, Tara Blanchard of Houma; two brothers, David Blanchard of Lafayette, and Mike Blanchard of Houma; one sister, Patti Blanchard Champagne of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Blanchard. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. June 29, 2001 Terry Pierre Boudwin Terry Pierre Boudwin, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 12:28 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Diane Robichaux Boudwin of Houma; four sons, Gary Boudwin and wife, Tammy, Keith Boudwin, Thaddeus Boudwin and wife, Vickie, and Brian Boudwin and wife, Michelle, all of Houma; six brothers, Timothy, Larry, Barry, Dale and Ricky Boudw in, all of Houma, and Steve Boudwin of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Suzanne Metthler of Topeka, Kan.; nine grandchildren, Jessi, Jami, Nicole, Alexander, Angelica, Brittany, Jake, Seth and Lindsey Boudwin; and one step-grandchild, Erin Corley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Hilda Songe Boudwin. He was a vendor route salesman. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 29, 2001 Vernon Joseph Hebert Vernon Joseph Hebert, 74, a native of Houma and a resident of Dulac, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Carrere Hebert of Dulac; one son, Jose Ferrell Hebert and wife, Kayla Carter Hebert, of Ruston; two daughters, Nirmala "Nin" Voisin and husband, Errol Voisin, and Angela "Prune" Carrere and husband, Frank Carrere Jr., all of Dulac; two brothers, Myron and Charles Hebert, both of Dulac; two sisters, Esther Maronge and Ethel Luke, both of Dulac; 11 grandchildren, Shasta Daniels, Heather Brooks, Amanda Singleton, Carrie Hebert, Kyle Hebert, Haley Hebert, Mary Voisin, Kellie Voisin, Dustin Carrere, Kagan Carrere and Ashley Carrere; an d one great-grandchild, Grace Daniels. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Mary Bourg Hebert; three brothers, Ernest, Walton and Anthony Hebert; and two sisters, Anna Mae and Zelta Hebert. He was a retired gauger for Superior Oil, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4752, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722, a member of American Legion Post No. 31 and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. June 29, 2001 Philip Bryce Hetherington Philip Bryce Hetherington, 73, a native of Topeka, Kan., and a resident of Hasty, Ark., died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Ark. A memorial service was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at First Christian Church in Harrison. He is survived by his wife, Louise McDysan Hetherington of Hasty; two sons, Gary Hetherington of Perry, Kan., and Kevin Hetherington of Fayetteville, Ark.; one daughter, Jan Bolinger of Plano, Texas; one sister, Muriel Faber of Bourg; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence H. and Clara Helen Alexander Hetherington; one son, Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Hetherington; and one sister, Barbara Roberts. He was formerly employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for several years an d was a police officer for 27 years in Topeka, Kan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of First Christian Church in Harrison. Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison is in charge of arrangements. June 29, 2001 Audrey James "Sam" Lirette Audrey James "Sam" Lirette, 87, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Callahan Lirette of Houma; one son, Daniel "Danny" Lirette and wife, Kay, of Houma; three daughters, Elizabeth Exnicious Ducker and Mrs. Michael (Cynthia) Cunningham, both of Houma, and Geraldine "Jerrye" Pennison of Metairie; two brothers, Melvin and Wilbur "Bill" Lirette, both of Houma; one sister, Joyce Abernathy of Slidell; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Angelice LeCompte Lirette; one son, Clifford Exnicious; and two sisters, Ouida Breaux and Verna Lirette. He was a retired mechanic for Texaco and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. June 29, 2001 Jennie Pete Jennie Pete, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of New Orleans, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Mount Bethel Baptist Church in New Orleans, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Pete; her parents, Norman and Louise Poindexter; five brothers, Andrew, Berwick, David, Earl and Stewart; and four sisters, Maggie, Bertha, Ruth and Mary. She was a homemaker, a deaconess, a member of the Senior Choir and a member of Second Mount Bethel Baptist Church. June 29, 2001 Isaac "Coon" Smith Isaac "Coon" Smith, no age given, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Los Angeles, Calif., died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at House of the Lord Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice M. Smith; one daughter, Thelmalee Russell of Port Arthur, Texas; 14 stepchildren, names not provided; two brothers, Robert Smith of Compton, Calif., and Louis Smith of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Lillie Mae McKay of Los Angeles, Geraldine Sims of Port Arthur, and Bernadine Smith of Chauvin; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Russell; his parents, Harrison and Thelma J. Smith; and two brothers, Ellis and Morris Smith. He was a member of House of the Lord Church in Houma and a member of Lil Zion Baptist Church in Los Angeles. June 29, 2001 John Ross Valure John Ross Valure, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 10 :30 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances Rose Valure; four sisters, Mary V. Bergeron, Josephine V. Stringer, Frances V. Belanger and Antoinette "Netty" V. Lirette; two grandchildren, Patty and Victor Todaro Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Bradley Porche and Victoria Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Catherine Millazzio Valure; one stepson, Victor Todaro Sr.; five brothers, Ignazio, Louis, Joseph, Samuel and Frank Valure; two stepbrothers, Salvatore "Sam" and Victor Filardo; and three stepsisters, Rosalie "Lilly" F. Trippi, Camillo F. Palmer and Catherine "Tina" Streva. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements June 30, 2001 Michael LeBlanc Michael J. " Gros Mike" LeBlanc, 52, a native of Franklin and a resident of Covington, Ga., died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at Newton General Hospital in Covington. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Genevieve Sevin of Houma; two daughters, Agnes Pearl LeBlanc of New Iberia, and Peggy Marie LeBlanc of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Camille (Sherry) LeBoeuf of Marksville and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Shivers of Franklin; his father, Luke Vincent LeBlanc of Franklin; two aunts, Mary Troney and Corine LeBlanc, both of Franklin; and two grandchildren, Michael Taylor and Joey K. LeBlanc, both of Monroe, Ga. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl LeBlanc LeBlanc. Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin is in charge of arrangements