Obituaries for July 2001; 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 ********************************************** ================================================================ July 1, 2001 Peggy Louise Authement Peggy Louise Authement, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of New Orleans, died Friday, June 29, 2001. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Harry J. Authement Sr. and Iona E. Estrada; two brothers, Tommy J. Authement and Harry J. Authement Jr.; and two sisters, Susan Sevin and Marbeline Marie. July 1, 2001 Roy Paul Benoit Roy Paul Benoit, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:46 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation will be Monday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to funeral time at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Ordoyne Benoit; one son, Kevin Benoit; four daughters, Monica B. Boudreaux, Sheila Benoit, Wanda Benoit, and Melissa B. Thibodeaux; one brother, Nolan Benoit; two sisters, Essie Thibodeaux and Virgie Himel, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orestile and Leonie Thi bodaux Benoit; two brothers, Jessie Benoit and Norman Benoit; and one sister, Virene Tabor. July 1, 2001 Paul F. "Popie" Duet Sr. Paul F. "Popie" Duet Sr., 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by one son, Paul "Sonny" Duet Jr. of Cut Off; one daughter, Yvonne Bouzigard of Kingston, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aimie Barrios Duet; his parents, Enoch and Julie Bruce Duet; four brothers, Lucien Duet, Louis Duet, Absalone Duet and an infant brother; five sisters, Lucille Adams, Louise Kersey, Marietta Kadak, Jeanne Duet and Marie Egle; and one grandchild, Gary Bouzigard. He was a retired employee of Texaco and a member of Sacred Heart Church. July 1, 2001 Diana Morvant Melancon Diana Morvant Melancon, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001. Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to funeral time at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Melancon Sr.; her mother, Elise Ch iasson Morvant; two sons, Ronald A. Melancon Jr. and Shannon J. Melancon; one daughter, Rhonda M. Garcelon; one brother, Claiborne J. Morvant; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvin J. Morvant. July 1, 2001 Helena B. Pennison Helena B. Pennison, 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Cut Off, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. to funeral time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one son, Jimmy Pennison; three daughters, Margaret Dufrene, Joyce Zeringue and Sonia Pennison; one brother, Eno Boudreaux; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prosper Pennison; her parents, Joseph and Marie Schouest Pennison; two sons, Horace Boudreaux and Jackie Boudreaux; one daughter, Martha Pennison; three brothers, Elson Delaune, Eddie Boudreaux and Numa Boudreaux; and one sister, Bertha Vedros. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. July 2, 2001 Pauline B. Babin Pauline B. Babin, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesd ay at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Ouida Mae Benoit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Labron Babin; her parents, Camille and Valerie Boudreaux Benoit; two brothers, Clifton and Ned Paul Benoit Sr.; and two sisters, Gerterude B. Clement and Ethel M. Benoit. She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. July 2, 2001 Paul F. "Popie" Duet Sr. Paul F. "Popie" Duet Sr., 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by one son, Paul "Sonny" Duet Jr. of Cut Off; one daughter, Yvonne Bouzigard of Kingston, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, Father Michael Bouzigard, S.J., Maria Bowes, David Bouzigard, John Bouzigard, Aimie Bouzigard, Paul Bouzigard, Rusty Duet, Nicole Duhe, Michelle Hebert and Paul Duet III; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aimie Barrios Duet; his parents, Enoch and Julie Bruce Duet; three brothers, Lucien, Louis and Absalone Duet; one infant brother, name not provided; five sisters, Lucille Adams, Louise Kersey, Marietta Kada k, Jeanne Duet and Marie Egle; and one grandchild, Gary Bouzigard. He was a retired employee of Texaco after 33 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. July 2, 2001 Herbert Dufrene Herbert Dufrene, 83, a native of Des Allemands and a resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by three sons, Bob W., Richard and Murray Dufrene; one daughter, Evelyn D. Dufrene; two sisters, Eula Mae Hebert and Nancy Lee Brush; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Matherne Dufrene; his parents, Henry and Lena Authement Dufrene; and one sister, Clara Arceneaux. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church. July 2, 2001 Russell Joseph Giroir Sr. Russell Joseph Giroir Sr., 62, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nora Albarado Giroir; two sons, Jason J. and Russell J. Giroir Jr.; two daughters, Melissa G. Vernon and Stephanie G. Domingue; three brothers, Murphy, Lloyd and Dawson Giroir; one sister, Dorothy G. Bailey; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Elodie Mabile Giroir; two sisters, Rita Jacobs and Laura Montero; and one grandson, Judd Anthony Giroir. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. July 2, 2001 Alcide "T-Cid" Hebert Alcide "T-Cid" Hebert, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Duet Hebert; three sons, Leo Thomas, Troy Anthony and Eric John Hebert; three daughters, Sherry H. Gisclair, Sheral H. Terrebonne and Pamela H. Pitre; three brothers, Leroy, Raley and Ja mes Hebert; three sisters, Lillian Bruce, Elise "Liz" Gisclair and Marlene Lasseigne; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sandras Louis and Leodah Malgum Hebert; and two grandsons, Brent and Brandin Pitre. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. July 2, 2001 Myra Credeur Martin Myra Credeur Martin, 45, a native of Crowley and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her parents, Leo and Pearl Credeur; three daughters, Cristel Doiron, Rachael Prosperie and Rebecca Martin; one brother, Karl Credeur Sr.; three sisters, Patricia Kjeldsen, Melanie Antill and Melissa Naquin; and two grandchildren. She was a real estate agent for Patterson Real Estate and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. July 2, 2001 Diana Morvant Melancon Diana Morvant Melancon, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Melancon Sr.; her mother, Elise Chiasson Morvant; two sons, Shannon J. and Ronald A. Melancon Jr.; one daughter, Rhonda M. Garcelon; one brother, Claiborne J. Morvant; four grandsons, Sean, Ethan, Hunter and Ryan Me lancon; and one granddaughter, Morgan E. Melancon. She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvin J. Morvant. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 2, 2001 Beulah Mayet Walker Beulah Mayet Walker, 76, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, George J. Walker; one son, Timothy J. Walker; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Walker; three grandchildren, Troy Tait and Ty Sampey; and two great-grandchildren, Brock and Brooke Sampey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Mayet Sr. and Aline Theriot Mayet; and one brother, Eddie Mayet Jr. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements. July 2, 2001 June Lyons Wiebold June Lyons Wiebold, 62, a native and resident of Pineville, died Sunday, July 1, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home in Alexandria. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral ho me. She is survived by one son, Jack R. Wright Jr. of Sylacauga, Ala.; one daughter, Janine Shunk of Sylacauga; two brothers, John R. and Gerald P. Lyons, both of Houma; one sister, Barbara Matherne of Pineville; and one grandson, William E. Shunk III of Sylacauga. John Kramer & Son Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of arrangements. July 3, 2001 Elsie Hebert Folse Elsie Hebert Folse, 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Erwin Folse Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Jeffery (Leona) LeBlanc; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Folse Sr.; her parents, Alcide and Louise Elliot Hebert; and one son, Elliot Lee Folse. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. July 3, 2001 Ruby Matherne Grabert Ruby Matherne Grabert, 69, a native of Raceland and a resident of Jefferson Parish, died Sunday, July 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Jefferson. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Francis M. Grabert; six children, Grant, Gay Glenda and Ginger Grabert, Greta Grabert Guillot and Garnet Grabert McHan; four brothers, Elvin, Raymond, Bobby and Eddie "E.J." Matherne Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Clement (Vivian) Adams; and two grandchildren, Danielle and Ellen Guillot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Flore and Eddie Matherne Sr.; one brother, Guy Matherne; and one sister, Mrs. Frank (Rose) Cretini. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Agnes Capital Campaign Fund, St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3310 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 3, 2001 Myra Credeur Martin Myra Credeur Martin, 45, a native of Crowley and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Perry J. Martin of Chauvin; her parents, Leo and Pearl Credeur; three daughters, Cristel Doiron, Rachael Prosperie and Rebecca Martin; two stepsons, Colby Jude Martin of Houma, a nd Tyler Ray Martin of Bourg; one brother, Karl Credeur Sr.; three sisters, Patricia Kjeldsen, Melanie Antill and Melissa Naquin; and two grandchildren. She was a real estate agent for Patterson Real Estate and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 3, 2001 Kenneth Smither Kenneth Smither, 78, a native of Belfast, Ark., and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Michael, Gary and Ricky Smither; one daughter, Kendra Smither Erwin; four brothers, Truman, Eugene, Raymond Lee and Bobby Smither; one sister, Loraine Smirl; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Young Smither; his parents, Elonidas and Laura Burton Smither; and one brother, Grover Smither. He was a member of First Baptist Church. July 4, 2001 Lillian Guidroz Allemand Lillian Guidroz Allemand, 71, a native of Valentine and a resident of Cut Off, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p. m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Anthony "Lou" Allemand; one son, Paul Allemand; three daughters, Julie Brown, Laura Danos and Amy Landry; two brothers, Edward and Joseph Guidroz Sr.; five sisters, Rita Allemand, Daisy Mae Grabert, Ida Mae Chiasson, Margie St. Pierre and Marie Breaux; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Aimee Naquin Guidroz. She was a member of the Renew Share Group, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. July 4, 2001 Ruby Bushnell Bollinger Ruby Bushnell Bollinger, 50, a native of Elizabeth and a resident of Lockport, died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Lockport. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, George "Jerry" Bollinger; one son, Timothy G. Bollinger; one daughter, Lisa B. Schaffer; one brother, Robe rt Bushnell; two sisters, Joanne B. Catalanotto and Betty Joe Quatrevingt; and one granddaughter, Ella Grace Bollinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ocy and Margaret Glaze Bushnell. She was a member of First B aptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Thibodaux Regional Medical Cancer Center. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 4, 2001 Louis Luke Bourgeois Louis Luke Bourgeois, 98, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Larose, died at 11:24 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by one son, Michael Bourgeois; two daughters, Mary Ann B. Guidry and Cornelia B. "Coco" Orgeron; one brother, Woodrow "P." Bourgeois; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Augusta Danos Bourgeois; his parents, Joseph and Elodie Pierce Bourgeois; five brothers, Jesse, Jeffrey, Ernest, Ivy and Edward Bourgeois; and four sisters, Cornelia and Eula Bourgeois, Gladys B. Drew and Nita B. Thomassie. He was a retired construction worker, trapper and trawler. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. July 4, 2001 Leona Martin Guidry Leona Martin Guidry, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at F algout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two daughters, Rose Daigle and Norma G. Cheramie; two sisters, Nancy Callais and Anna Mae Doucet; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosemond A. Guidry; her parents, Joseph and Julie Collins Martin; two sons, Johnny and Norman Guidry; one daughter, Jean Thibodaux; two brothers, Manuel and Luke Martin; two sisters, Eva Terrebonne and Evella Guidry; and two grandchildren, names not provided. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. July 5, 2001 Vickie Babin Davis Vickie Babin Davis, 45, a native of Norco and a resident of Lockport, died at 6:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Faron Davis; her mother, Elsie Weber Louque; two sons, Joseph and Chad Babin; one daughter, Angela Champagne; three brothers, Brad, Scott and Todd Louque; one sister, Kim Gervais; and four grandchildren, Tracy Adams, Alec Champagne, Andy Champagne and Julien Wiley. She was preceded in death by her father, Noah Louque. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. July 5, 2001 Viley C. Domangue Viley C. Domangue, 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Irey A. Domangue; one son, Whalen P. Domangue and wife, Susan D. Domangue; one daughter, Melissa D. Collins and husband, Joe Collins; one brother, Raymond Chauvin; three sisters, Allie C. Duplantis, Yvonne C. Authement and Eta C. Bergeron; four grandchildren, Cory J. Domangue, Erin M. Domangue, Jason J. Collins and Lorin R. Collins; and one great-grandchild, Natalee E. Richards. She was preceded in death by her parents, Azema D. and Louis "Cap" Chauvin Sr.; and three brothers, Anthony, Nolan and Louis Chauvin Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. July 5, 2001 Billy Martin Billy Martin, 64, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 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 burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle A. Martin; six sons, Billy G., Brian K., Michael, Darrell, Daniel and Maurice Martin; three daughters, Melanie and Dawn M. Martin, and Paula Champagne; one brother, Jimmy Martin; two sisters, Jewel Clark and Dorothy Ainsworth; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil Martin and Ruby D. Martin Dickerson; and one stepson, James Joseph Mella. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. July 5, 2001 Lou Anna Roberie Pitre Lou Anna Roberie Pitre, 84, a native of Grand Prairie and a resident of Gonzales, died Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Her body was donated to science. She is survived by six children, Marie "Jeanette" Miller of Houma, Margie Mistric of Opelousas, Marita and Jesse Holland of Meadville, Miss., John Elvin and Etta Pitre, Charles and Christy Pitre and Carl and Vickie Pitre, all of Gozales; one brother, Gervis Roberie Sr. of Ville Platte; two sisters, Lenias Sebasta in of Opelousas, and Grace Pitts of New Orleans; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Bot" Pitre; five brothers, Elta, Fred, Murray, Mayo and Maurice Roberie; and two sisters, Eleanor Brignac and Hazel Ortego. She was a homemaker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity. July 5, 2001 James Flanoe Reed Jr. James Flanoe Reed Jr., 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Schriever, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. He is survived by his wife, Grace Use Reed; one son, David P. Reed; one stepson, Patrick LeBlanc Jr.; three daughters, Rebecca A. Reed, Rhonda R. Allen and Rachel R. Rutter; two brothers, P.J. and Owen L. Aucoin; 12 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Frances Boudreaux Reed; and one son, Jason P. Reed. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. July 5, 2001 Earl "Dute" Theriot Sr. Earl "Dute" Theriot Sr., 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by seven sons, Earl Theriot Jr. and wife, Sue, Hanson Theriot Sr. and Kirk Theriot and wife, Charlene, all of Houma; Donald Theriot and Gerald Theriot and wife, Ethel, all of Schriever, Vernon Theriot and wife, Ruth, of Raceland, and Dwight Theriot and wife, Johnnie, of Laplace; one daughter, Janet Owens of Houma; four brothers, Austin Theriot Sr. and wife, Hazel and Warren Theriot and wife, Muriel, all of Houma; Arthur and Alton Theriot, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Cleo Powell of Houma, and Ernie Theriot of Los Angeles; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Butler Theriot; his parents, Enis Theriot Sr. and Ruth Taplett Theriot; one son, Tyrone Theriot; and three brothers, Roosevelt Sr., Newman and Enis Theriot Jr. He was a deacon, trustee, financial secretary and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. July 6, 2001 Ariell Elizabeth Crosby Ariell Elizabeth Crosby, 1 1, a native of Mathews and a resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Cath olic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Timothy Crosby and Ann "Ceci" Babin Crosby; her stepmother, Pamela Oglesby Crosby; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin J. Babin, and Paul and Maryann Crosby; her step-grandfather, O'Neal Hebert; one brother, Timothy Crosby Jr.; and two sisters, Angelique and Jolie Crosby. July 6, 2001 Queenester "Pillow" Jones Queenester "Pillow" Jones, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today and 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 Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Billy, Melvin, Timothy, Kevin and McKinley Jones III and Eddie Jackson; four daughters, Maude Diggs, Loretta and Cecile Jones and Joyce Matthews; 36 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Jones Jr.; her parents, Merlin and Maude Williams; two sons, Lorenzo and Earl James Jones; and one brother, Melvin Williams. She was a homemaker. July 6, 2001 Elsie Mary Whipple LeJeune Elsie Mary Whipple LeJeune, 87, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. T.C. (Shirley) Jolly of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement LeJeune; her parents, Thomas and Lottie Hotard Whipple; and one sister, Edrie Whipple Hanna. She was a retired librarian after 48 years with the Terrebonne Parish Public Library in Bourg. She was a member of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. July 7, 2001 Elsie Zeringue Guidry Elsie Zeringue Guidry, 79, a native of Welcome and a resident of Lutcher, died at 10:29 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001 in Metairie. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Donna G. Ray of Houma; two sons, Roland Guidry Jr. and wife, Carol, of San Leon, Texas, and Reggie Guidry of Bacliff, Texas; three brothers, Earl Zeringue of Gonzales, Ray Zeringue of Lutcher, and Harry Zeringue of Gramercy; four sisters, Gloria Zeringue and Donna Vicknair, both of Lutc her, Hazel Guidry of Kenner, and Annabelle Schexnayder of Gramercy; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland L. Guidry; her parents, Arcade and Elise Dufrense Zeringue; and two sisters, Grace Faucheaux and Myrtis Lambert. She was a homemaker, a seamstress and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 7, 2001 Gage Jambon Gage Jambon, 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:28 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Elvie Porche Jambon; one son, Tommy E. Jambon; two daughters, Evelina Fanguy and Tammy J. Plaisance; one sister, Edith Vega; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Evelina Cheramie Jambon; three brothers, Etienne, Kirby and Alcide Jambon; and two sisters, Alice Dyess and Annette Jambon. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. July 8, 2001 Betty Babin Betty Blanchard Babin, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. toda y. Funeral time had not been set by Saturday evening. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Daniel Babin of Houma, Perry Babin of Los Angeles, Calif., Ronnie Babin of Austin, Texas, and Jesse Babin Jr. of Duluth, Ga.; one brother, Gurvis Blanchard of Chauvin; four sisters, Mrs. Albert (Ena) Savoie, Mrs. Joseph (Evelyn) Charpentier Sr., Mrs. Lucy Chauvin and Mrs. Richard (Emma) Battise, all of Chauvin; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Joseph Babin Sr.; parents, Alexander Blanchard and Therese Blanchard; and a brother, Roland P. "Kick" Blanchard. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of arrangements. July 8, 2001 Susan Bessonette Susan "Sue" Bessonette, 48, a native and resident of Lockport, died Friday, July 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. She is survived by her companion, Scott Ford of Lockport; two sons, Wiltz Leger of New Iberia and Chad Sapia of Raceland; four brothers, O'Niel Jr., Lorry, Ted and Chris Pitre; four sisters, Yvonne Chaisson, Polly Savoie, Dolly Blanchard and Holly Foret; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, O'Niel Pitre Sr. and Beulah Punch Pitre; and a brother, Perry Pitre. She enjoyed bingo and candle making, and was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma is in charge of arrangements. July 8, 2001 Viola Breaux Viola Marie Breaux was the daughter of the pioneer family Gilbert Breaux and Louise Bonvillain Breaux which dates back to the 1800s. Born on Oct. 28, 1899, she was a very gentle soul who died peacefully on July 6, 2001, at her home of 75 years. Viola and her sister, Effie Breaux, cared for their four Bonvillain aunts who lived at their ancestral home, Boykin Plantation on Bayou Black, which is a sugar plantation dating back to the Civil War. As one of the founding members of the Terrebonne Parish Library, she was devoted to having one of the finest libraries in the state. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Achille Breaux; mother, Louise Bonvillain Breaux; two sisters Eunice Luper and Effie Breaux; and two brothers, Curtis G. Breaux and James C. Breaux. She is survived by two nieces, Juliette C. Breaux, Camille B. Creed; one nephew, Richard Gale; two cousins Mrs. Miriam Breaux Winders and Bernard F. Breaux; great nieces and nephews, Richard and Sarah Anne Muson Creed, Stephen and Aline Robert Creed, Curtis and Lisa McHale Creed; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, Richard Creed III, Katherine Creed, Camille Creed, William Bannon Creed , Elise Creed, Emily Creed, Charles Creed and John Curtis Creed Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Bernard F. Breaux Sr.; Charles Davidson, Donald J. Cenac; Ray Cinnater, M.D.; and Jules Dupont, M.D. Pallbearers will be Bernard Breaux Jr., Clayton Breaux, Henry Breaux Jr., Richard Creed III, John Francois and Clayton Lovell. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services conducted by the Rev. Monsignor Joseph N. Latino at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral at 3 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, with visitation one hour before at the church. Interment will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Terrebonne Parish Library, 424 Roussell St., Houma, LA 70360; and the LSU Athletic Foundation, P.O. Box 711, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 8, 2001 Juanita Brooks Juanita Jean Brooks, 63, a native of Northlet, Ark., and resident of Boyce died Thursday, July 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Pe arl Perkins Anders; five sons, Mike Hebert, Mark Hebert, John Brevell, all of Houma, John Hebert of El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Richard Hebert of Boyce; three sisters, Mary Alice Meche of Houma, Margie Ann Gotte of Antigo, Wis., and Bilie Ruth Brumley of Smackover, Ark.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Elden Anders; a brother, David Allen Anders; and a sister, Nancy Sue Anders. She was retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center where she worked for 11 years as an emergency room clerk. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 8, 2001 Leroy Dardar Sr. Leroy Joseph Dardar Sr., 48, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Lorena Billiot Dardar; three sons, Leroy Dardar Jr., Dennis Dardar and Brian Dardar; a half-brother, Paul Parfait; and two half-sisters, Mary Parfait and Mary Dardar. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis J. Dardar Jr. July 8, 2001 Theoma Levert Theoma G. Levert, 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:35 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 until 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial t o follow at the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She was survived by her husband, Freddie J. Levert Sr.; two sons, Fredrick J. Levert Jr. and Theo P. Levert; a daughter, Theoma L. Vedros; two sisters, Audrey Mae Mayet and Nettie Adams; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theophile and Marguarite B. Guidroz; five brothers, Harold, Kermit, Burt, Carl and Alba Guidroz; and one sister, Rowena Guidroz. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. July 8, 2001 Dorothy Poincon Dorothy May Poincon, 60, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial to follow at St. Bridget Cemetery. She was survived by two brothers, Johnny Poincon, and Benny Poincon and wife, Joyce, all of Houma; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Gaudet and Mrs. Earl (Audrey) Gaudet, both of Houma, and Mrs. Roy (Betty) Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armond and Bridget Thibodaux Poincon; her grandparents, Skyler Henry Thibodaux, Odillia Marcel Thibodaux, and Ben and Laura Marcel Poincon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 9, 2001 Juliette Martinez Adams Juliette Martinez Adams, 92, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Maurice E. Adams Jr. of Thibodaux, Arthur J. Adams of Baton Rouge, and Norman N. Adams of Vacherie; one daughter, Jacquelyn Adams Cormier of Thibodaux; one sister, Henriette Richard of Labadieville; eight grandchildren, Linda Cormier, Melanie Surles, Timothy Cormier, Lauren Navarre, Janel Benoit, Marcie Adams, Pamela Duhe and Donna Adams; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice E. Adams Sr.; her foster parents, Arthur and Angelina Adams; her parents, Alphonse and Marie Guillot; one brother, Gabriel Martinez; one sister, Esma Arcement; and one granddaughter, Rebecca Cormier Long. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 9, 2 001 Viola Marie Breaux Viola Marie Breaux, daughter of the pioneer family Gilbert Breaux and Louise Bonvillain Breaux which dates back to the 1800s. Born on Oct. 28, 1899, she was a very gentle soul who died peacefully on July 6, 2001, at her home of 75 years. Viola and her sister, Effie Breaux, cared for their four Bonvillain aunts who lived at their ancestral home, Boykin Plantation on Bayou Black, which is a sugar plantation dating back to the Civil War. As one of the founding members of the Terrebonne Parish Library, she was devoted to having one of the finest libraries in the state. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Achille Breaux; mother, Louise Bonvillain Breaux; two sisters Eunice Luper and Effie Breaux; and two brothers, Curtis G. Breaux and James C. Breaux. She is survived by two nieces, Juliette C. Breaux, Camille B. Creed; one nephews, Richard Gale; two cousins Mrs. Miriam Breaux Winders and Bernard F. Breaux; great nieces and nephews, Richard and Sarah Anne Muson Creed, Stephen and Aline Robert Creed, Curtis and Lisa McHale Creed; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, Richard Creed III, Katherine Creed, Camille Creed, William Bannon Creed, Elise Creed, Emily Creed, Charles Creed and John Curtis Creed Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Bernard F. Breaux Sr.; Charles Davidson, Donald J. Cenac; Ray Cinn ater, M.D.; and Jules Dupont, M.D. Pallbearers will be Bernard Breaux Jr., Clayton Breaux, Henry Breaux Jr., Richard Creed III, John Francois, Roger McChargue, William J. Talbot and Clayton Lovell. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services conducted by the Rev. Monsignor Joseph N. Latino at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral at 3 p.m. today, with visitation one hour before at the church. Interment will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Terrebonne Parish Library, 424 Roussell St., Houma, LA 70360; and the LSU Athletic Foundation, P.O. Box 711, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 9, 2001 Alvin J. Dominique Sr. Alvin J. Dominique Sr., 62, a native of Gheens and a resident of Grand Bois, died at 1:36 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyceline Robichaux Dominique; three sons, Herman, Dean and Alvin Dominique Jr.; three daughters, Angela D. Pierce, Susan D. Caillouet and Tanya D. Rodrigue; one stepdaughter, Jezel Knight; one brother, Armond Dominique; two sisters, Irene D. Punch and Gladys D. Melancon; 14 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Albertine Breaux Dominique; and one brother, Milton Dominique. He was a former employee of Bollinger Shipyard, the former owner of L & A Ironworks in Grand Bois, a member and former president of the Houma Airport Beagle Club and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. July 9, 2001 Roy Joseph Gros Sr. Roy Joseph Gros Sr., 62, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, July 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 6 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Roy Gros Jr.; one stepson, Lonnie Pelotto; one stepdaughter, Michelle Pelotto Sampey; one brother, Herbert Gros; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Adams Gros; his parents, Lawrence and Leah Bergeron Gros; one brother, Emile Gros Sr.; and one sister, Earline Gros Richoux. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. July 9, 2001 Joseph Louis Hollier Joseph Louis Hollier, 67, a native of Port Barre and a resident of Houma, died at 1 1:17 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Annie Guidry Hollier; three sons, Terry Hollier and wife, Geralyn, Timothy Hollier and wife, Rhonda, and Donald Hollier and wife, Adene, all of Houma; one daughter, Dori Hollier LaFleur of Houma; one brother, Carrace Hollier of Opelousas; four sisters, Inez H. Hardy of Metairie, Alfreda H. Wyble of Port Arthur, Texas, Virginia H. Naquin of Port Barre, and Anora H. Lukoviscus of Lake Havasa City, Ariz.; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Clemence Stelly Hollier; three brothers, Horrace, John and Mentor Hollier; two sisters, Julia H. Lahaye and Alzier H. Viviano; and one grandson, Dallas James Hollier. Pallbearers will be Terry, Timothy, Donald, Anthony and Dustin Hollier and John L. Guidry. Honorary pallbearers will be Carrace Hollier, Earline and Leroy Guidry, Lynwood Hidalgo and John B. LeJeune. He was an oilfield pressure control specialist and the owner and president of Lou-Ann Wireline Service, Inc. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Marine Corps League, a fourth degree member of the Knight of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 409 Funderburk Ave., Houma, LA 70364. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 9, 2001 Mildred Thibodeaux Matherne Mildred Thibodeaux Matherne, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by two sons, Jerry and Keith Michael Matherne; one brother, Dennis J. Thibodeaux; two sisters, Gladney "Tootsie" Barrios and Anita Barrios; and one grandchild, Brett Matherne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Joseph Matherne; her parents, Anatole and Rita Mae Vincent Thibodeaux; one son, Gerald Joseph Matherne; one daughter, Brenda Joyce Matherne; two brothers, Larry and O.J. Matherne; and two sisters, Beulah Thibodeaux and Aida Dore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 9, 2001 Annie Mae Thomas Annie Mae Thomas, 68, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Gr ay, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in United Calvary Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Harold and James Lee Jr., both of Gray; two daughters, Mary Louise Jackson of Thibodaux, and Linda Gobert of Dallas, Texas; three stepchildren, Blane and James Thomas Jr. and Reginald Walker, all of Gray; three brothers, Osbern Jones Jr., Zane Brown Sr. and Lawrence Brown, all of Thibodaux; three sisters, Mable Jones, Jeanette Thompson and Audrey Coulon, all of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas; her parents, Osbern Jones Sr. and Annie Brown Jones; three brothers, Bay, Russell and Welton Jones; and one sister, Emma Jones. She was a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. July 10, 2001 Joseph "Cowboy" Bourgeois Joseph "Cowboy" Bourgeois, 83, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001. A memorial Mass will be at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. He is survived by one daughter, Agatha Bourgeois Sampey; one brother, Lester Bourgeois; one sister, Mary Grabert; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Robichaux Bourgeois; his parents, Eugene Lepold and Ozia Matherne Bourgeois; one brother, Alvin Tillman; and one sister, Nora Enola. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 349 and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. July 10, 2001 Charlotte Herbert Butler Charlotte Herbert Butler, 40, a native of Klotzville and a resident of Houma, died Friday, July 6, 2001 in an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Karl Butler of Houma; two sons, Kindsey and Karlon Butler, both of Houma; three brothers, Royal Herbert Jr. of Denver, Colo., Russel Herbert of Klotzville, and Ronald Herbert of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sisters, Isabell Watts and Ezora Robinson, both of New Orleans, Ruby Chatman of Donaldsonville, Julia Morrison of Colorado Springs, Colo, and Doris Herbert of Klotzville; two grandchildren; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isabell and Royal Herbert Sr.; and one sister, Lois Herbert Adams. She was an accountant at Terrebonne Ford in Houma for 11 years. July 10, 2001 Everett Jess Chilton Everett Jess Chilton, 79, a nativ e of Elvins, Mo., and a resident of Houma, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Alfrieda Bell Chilton of Houma; four sons, Ronald G. Chilton and wife, Janice, Neil Chilton and wife, Darlene, Kevin R. Chilton and wife, Nancy and Gary L. Chilton; two brothers, Marvin and John Chilton; two sisters, Edith Beasley and Sara Sohn; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Effie Wolfe Chilton; and four brothers, James "Bill", Alfred "Buss", Ervin "Bob" and Virgil Lee Chilton. He was a retired painting contractor, a barber at Hebert's Barber Shop and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. July 10, 2001 Jonnathan Edward Jones Jonnathan Edward Jones, 24, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Friday, July 6, 2001. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Candice Jones of Houma; his grandparents, Ivah and Frank Jones of Indiana, and Vera and Ernest Marsh of Texas; three brothers, Paul and David Jones and William Paul Jones Williams, all of Houma; and two sisters, Faith Jones Roberts and Hope Jones, both of Houma. He was preceded i n death by two brothers, Christian and Harlan Jones; one sister, Tanya Jones; and one nephew, Mark Jones. He was a sanitation worker for SWDI. July 10, 2001 Vallie Foret Ledet Vallie Foret Ledet, 89, a native of Houma and a resident of Raceland, died at 11:18 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Freddie and Evans "To-To" Ledet; one daughter, Mary Ann Arcement; two sisters, Cecile Robichaux and Mae Falgout; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ledet; her parents, Evans Foret and Ida Bergeron Deroche; one daughter, Gloria Ledet; and four brothers, Horace and Morris Foret, and Peter and Norris Deroche. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. July 10, 2001 Dorothy Virginia Cox Winstead Dorothy Virginia Cox Winstead, 80, a native of Douglas, Ga., and a resident of Ft. Pierce, Fla., died Sunday, July 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Riverview Baptist Church in Ft. Pierce. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in White City Cemetery. She is survived by her hu sb and, Lloyd Chandler Winstead Jr. of Ft. Pierce; three sons, Lloyd Winstead III and wife, Deborah, Michael Winstead and wife, Ann, and Wayne Winstead and wife, Debra, all of Ft. Pierce; one daughter, Mrs. Wiltz "Dooley" (Darlene Winstead) Luke, of Houma; one sister, Elizabeth Jayne Cox Hervey of Deland, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, James, Lance and Lacey Winstead, all of Ft. Pierce, Brandon Luke and Brittany Blackwelder, both of Ft. Pierce, and Brian and Blake Luke, both of Houma; and one great grandchild, Chandler Luke of Houma. She was preceded in death by three brothers, William Bartley, Henry F. and Thomas G. Cox. She was a homemaker and a member of Riverview Baptist Church. Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home in Ft. Pierce is in charge of arrangements. July 11, 2001 Jerome Anderson Sr. Jerome Anderson Sr., 39, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his mother, Deloras Maker Anderson; his grandmother, Dora Wilson; three sons, Jordan and Jerome Anderson Jr., and Keyshonne Johnson; two daughters, Natoya an d Chelsey Lucas; four brothers, Bernard Anderson Sr. and wife, Sandy, of Lafayette, Jessie Anderson III and wife, Tonjelle Kelen, of New Orleans, Curtis Anderson Sr. and wife, Tomika Gray, of Houma, and H.E. Davis of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Kuwante (Akesha) Singleton of New Orleans, and Kizzy Martin of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Anderson Jr.; his grandparents, Ervin and Rosa Maker, and Jessie Anderson Sr.; and two nieces, Bianca and Brittney Anderson. July 11, 2001 Huey H. Brupbacher Huey H. Brupbacher, 69, a native of St. Martinville and a resident of Labadieville, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Thibodaux Civic Center. He is survived by his wife, Carol Davis Brupbacher; three sons, Greg, William and Kevin Brupbacher; four daughters, Connie Danos, Karen Shaheen, Huann Hebert and Rachael Verret; one brother, Jack Brupbacher; five sisters, Belle Musso, Elma George, Vera Behr, Lilly Hart and Wilma Hall; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Celima Mendoza Brupbacher; one brother, Charles Brupbacher; and four sisters, Lee Moore, Josephine Miller, Maxine Baye and Daisy Brupbacher. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. July 11, 2001 Charlotte H erbert Butler Charlotte Herbert Butler, 41, a native of Klotzville and a resident of Houma, died Friday, July 6, 2001, in an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Karl Butler of Houma; two sons, Kindsey and Karlon Butler, both of Houma; three brothers, Royal Herbert Jr. of Denver, Colo., Russel Herbert of Klotzville, and Ronald Herbert of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sisters, Isabell Watts and Ezora Robinson, both of New Orleans, Ruby Chatman of Donaldsonville, Julia Morrison of Colorado Springs, Colo, and Doris Herbert of Klotzville; her mother and father-in-law, Deloris and Edward Butler of Patterson; two grandchildren; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isabell and Royal Herbert Sr.; and one sister, Lois Herbert Adams. She was an accountant at Terrebonne Ford in Houma for 11 years. Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. July 11, 2001 Rita Hebert Durocher Rita Hebert Durocher, 81, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Ch urch in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Alcina "Tina" Ponthieux, Florence Heil and Theresa Hebert; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno Durocher; her parents, Arthur and Colette Rozan Hebert; two sons, Lloyd "L.J." and Carl Durocher; and one daughter, Rita Mae Durocher. July 11, 2001 Clarence Guidry Jr. Clarence Guidry Jr., 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Guidry; one son, Sammy Lodrigue; three daughters, Sheryl, Lisa and Gemain Ainsworth; five brothers, Earl, Bruce, Herman, Labron and Frank Guidry; four sisters, Carolyn Matherne, Tammy Van Meter, Janet Lirette and Roberta McMahan; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Florence Falgout Guidry; and one brother, Norris Guidry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. July 11, 2001 Lester J. Samanie Lester J. Samanie, 95, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Westwego, died Saturda y, July 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Gerald J. Samanie; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Marie Albares Samanie; his parents, Narcisse and Dianne Thibodeaux Samanie; two brothers, Camille and Nathan Samanie; and two sisters, Camilla Samanie Price and Beatrice Samanie Chauvin. Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey is in charge of arrangements. July 12, 2001 Manuel Joseph "Big E" Loupe Manuel Joseph "Big E" Loupe, 43, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Kraemer, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ervin Joseph and Elsie Hotard Loupe; his grandmother, Adine Hotard; and three brothers, Nolan, Wesley and Lloyd "Daigo" Loupe. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Evelyn Loupe, and Nolan Hotard. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. July 12, 2001 Shirley Melcinia Neighbors McGee Sh irley Melcenia Neighbors McGee, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Terrance I. McGee of Houma; six daughters, Joyce Neighbors, Phyllis Scott, Kathy McClendon and Melissa McGee, all of Houma, Hannah Castle and Fatima Phillips, both of Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, Cammie and Rube Neighbors, both of Des Moines, Iowa, and Paul Neighbors of Killeen, Texas; nine sisters, Helen, Gussie, Nora, Catherine and Felicia Neighbors, Wilma Thompson and Ida Morris, all of Des Moines, Iowa, Dorothy Simpson of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Georgia Williams of West Columbia, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence McGee; her parents, A.B. and Wilma Ward Neighbors; one sister, Elevina York; and one grandson, Khiry McClendon. She was a member of the senior choir, a member of the sanctuary choir and a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church. July 12, 2001 Lester J. Samanie Lester J. Samanie, 95, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Westwego, died Saturday, July 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Gerald J. Samanie; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Marie Albares Samanie; his parents, Narcisse and Dianne Thibodeaux Samanie; two brothers, Camille and Nathan Samanie; and two sisters, Camilla Samanie Price and Beatrice Samanie Chauvin. Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero is in charge of arrangements. July 12, 2001 Edwina Trosclair Webre Edwina Trosclair Webre, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Judith Adamietz and Cora Lee McMillan; one sister, Irene Clement; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Webre Sr.; her parents, Leonce Trosclair Sr. and Celina Folse Trosclair; two sons, Richard "Dickie" and Junius L. Webre Jr.; one brother, Leonce Trosclair Jr.; and two sisters, Lucille Becnel and Gladys Daigle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations m ay be made to the American Cancer Society. July 13, 2001 Albertha Matthews Albertha Matthews, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Matthews Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Zachery Jones; one son, Herbert Matthews Jr.; one daughter, Earline Matthews Lewis; five brothers, Clarence, Sidney, Edward, Johnny and Oliver Jones; three sisters, Josephine Mart, Mable Williams and Octavia Howard; and one grandson, Dwayne Matthews. She was a member of Old Fountain Baptist Church. July 13, 2001 Edward McPherson Sr. Edward McPherson Sr., 66, a native of Houma and a resident of New Orleans, died at 4:55 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001. Funeral services were scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at Elysian Fields Baptist Church in New Orleans, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Corine Moore McPherson of New Orleans; one son, Edward McPherson Jr. of New Orleans; one daughter, Helen McPherson Brown of Houma; seven brothers, Donald, Lionel, Anthony and Roy McPherson, all of Marrero, Clarence Adams and James McPherson, both of New Orleans; and Ben Adams of Houma; three sisters, Mercedes M. Jackson of New Orleans, Janice M. Leach of Green Belt, Md., and Carolyn M. Wells of Malbora, Md.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin McPherson Sr. and Helen Adams McPherson; his grandparents, Lewis and Rebecca Adams, and George and Olivia McPherson; and four brothers, Roland and Donald McPherson, Freddie McPherson Sr. and Austin McPherson Jr. He was a member of Elysian Fields Baptist Church in New Orleans. Calvin J. Young Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. July 13, 2001 Mary Ann Martin Rhodes Mary Ann Martin Rhodes, 93, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Jerome J. Rhodes; three daughters, Beverly R. Bonvillain, Irma R. Marchand and Janet R. Engeron; one brother, Whitney Martin of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Wilda Daigle and Maybe Martin of Houma; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Paul Rhodes; her parents, Alfred and Rebecca LeCompte Martin; two sons, Reginald and Quincy A. Rhodes; one daughter, Juliet R. Authement; four brothers, Clifford, Magnair, Gilbert and Oneal Martin; and seven sisters, Aline Martin, Allie Mazerac, Sadie Theriot, Claire Babin, Jermaine LeCompte, Rosie Brown and Elma Darcey. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. July 13, 2001 Jessica Green Weaver Jessica Green Weaver, 52, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., and a resident of Houma, died at 6:54 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles E.L. Weaver; her mother, Eula Mae Thompson Green; three daughters, Troy S., Krystal C. and Tiffany C. Weaver; and two sisters, Gail P. Riley and Ava Chloe Green. She was preceded in death by her father, Cyrus Green Jr.; and one daughter, Wendy Weaver. She was a homemaker. July 15, 2001 Ada Thigpen Hebert Ada Thigpen Hebert, 85, a native of Louisiana and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Hughes Hebert of San Francisco, Calif., Gerald Hebert of Leesville, Herbert Hebert of Lafayette and Carl Hebert of Lafourche Parish; one brother, Raymond Thigpen of Dublin, Ga.; one sister, Glynn Edmondson of Savannah, Ga.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Hebert; her parents, Septus E. Thigpen and Margaret Walker Thigpen; two sons, Simon Hebert and Gary Hebert; two brothers, Curtis Thigpen and Clyde Thigpen; Margarette Lavendet and Mildred Edenfield. July 15, 2001 Charles "C.G." Jones Jr. Charles "C.G." Jones Jr., 67, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. A Mass was celebrated Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with burial at Seaside Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Diane Dusenbery Jones of Midland, Texas; two sisters, Lessie Hoffman of Corpus Christi, and Mona Stepczyk of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; three nieces, Cynda Reznicek, Donna Hoffman and Marianne Weissinger; three nephews, Lawrence Hoffman, Frank Stepczyk and Charles Stepczyk; and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles Gatewood Jones Sr. and Julia Ruth Jones; his stepmother, Mae Jones; one infant son, Patrick Francis Jones; one infant son born i n 1963; one infant daughter born in 1976; and seven infant sons. He was a licensed private and commercial pilot in New Orleans. He was a flight operations officer in the La. Wing Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of SPE, AIME and in SPWLA, where he was a Director at Large in 1975. He served as 2nd Lt. in the Army during the Korean War. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas, 79701 or the Ruth Jones Memorial Scholarship of Tulosa-Midway and Miller High Schools in Corpus Christi. Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel was in charge of arrangements. July 15, 2001 Clara Constant Kraemer Clara Constant Kraemer, 97, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Claude A. Kraemer Jr. and Earl J. Kraemer; four daughters, Thais Price, Louella Daigle, Clara T. Kraemer and Faye Kraemer; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Kraemer Sr.; her parents, Denis and Elodie Torres Constant; five brothers, Nelson, Theodore, Aldoph, Whitney and Ulice Constant; and three sisters, Felicite Borne, Carmelite Constant and Olympe Martinez. July 15, 2001 James "Jimmie" Pitre Sr. Jam es "Jimmie" Pitre Sr., 83, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, James Pitre Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Gwynne May of Conroe, Texas; two brothers, Morris Pitre Sr. of Baton Rouge and Lionel Pitre of Montegut; two sisters, Rosalee Crochet of Montegut and Lucy Mahon of Houma; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Rhodes Pitre; his parents, Forrest and Bertha Breaux Pitre; and one brother, Norris Pitre. He was a retired employee of Texaco, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of American Legion Post 272. July 16, 2001 Trinidad Benedit Trinidad Benedit, 87, a native of Honduras and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, July 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, V iola Lyons-Benedit. He was a retired seaman after more than 29 years. July 16, 2001 Camille R. Billiot Camille R. Billiot, 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by four sons, Roy, Jimmy, Steve and Dwayne Billiot; one daughter, Doris B. Stastny; two brothers, Jack and Clovis Billiot; two sisters, Velia B. Dardar and Rita B. Dantin; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Rita Verdin Billiot; his parents, Alexson and Emma B. Billiot; two brothers, Pierre and Marcel Billiot; three sisters, Elmire B. and Edna B. Billiot, and Camillia B.Griffin. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. July 16, 2001 Dorothy Margaret "Dot" Ford Carlos Dorothy Margaret "Dot" Ford Carlos, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by tw o sons, Glynn Carlos and wife, Trudy, and Dale Carlos, all of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Joseph "Buddy" Carlos; her parents, Eddie and Alice Moore Ford; four brothers, Frank, Eugene, Percy and Patrick Ford; and one sister, Irene F. Badeaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. July 16, 2001 Ronald Paul Collins Ronald Paul Collins, 47, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, July 14, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dinah Dufrene Collins; his mother, Austreda Anselmi Collins; one daughter, Ciji Lynn Collins; one brother, Nerby Collins; and one sister, Mona Rae Collins. He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert Joseph "Nerby" Collins. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. July 16, 2001 Maurice Thomas "Chu-Chi" Daigle Maurice Thomas "Chu-Chi" Daigle, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:57 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedra l in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Madelyn Roundtree Daigle; two sons, Michael and Gregory Daigle; two daughters, Gisele Landry and Joan Ward; four brothers, Tommy, Harold, Leo and Dickey Daigle; two sisters, Patsy Baye and Esther Jennings; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by the aunt who raised him, Denise Boudreaux; his parents, Ivy and Henrietta Boudreaux Daigle; one brother, Ray "Ke-Ke" Daigle; and one sister, Vivian "Pie" Baye. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a retired employee of the Louisiana State Department of Transportation. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Louisiana. July 16, 2001 Fannie Mae Davis Fannie Mae Davis, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:33 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by four sons, Lawrence Davis of Raceland, Leonard Williams and Clarence Davis, both of New Orleans, and Howard Mathews of South Carolina; fiv e daughters, Rose Lee Robinson, Emma Lee Mott, Diane Davis and Gail Davis, all of Raceland, and Rosa Ann Wright of New York; one sister, Lillie Mae Williams of Raceland; 37 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rosa Williams; two brothers, Earl and Willie Williams; and three sisters, Dora Gray, Loretta Washington and Delores Williams. She was a homemaker, a member of the Usher Board and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. July 16, 2001 Eric Laurent Griffin Eric Laurent Griffin, 86, a native of Larose and a resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin 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 one son, Lawrence "Larry" Griffin of New York City, N.Y.; one daughter, Patricia Ann Lyons of Houma; one brother, Joseph Griffin of Houma; and five sisters, Viola Giardina of Baton Rouge, Egnola Richoux of Kaplan, Lorina Prestenbach of Houma, Verda Guidry of Galliano, and Joyce Puglise of Des Allemands. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Denney Griffin; his second wife, Nancy B. Woomer Griffin; his parents, Sam and Ernestine Duet Griffin; on e son, Edward Griffin; and two brothers, Hubert and Anthony Griffin. He was a retired boat captain and a member of First United Methodist Church. July 16, 2001 Julie "Marie" Theriot Hebert Julie "Marie" Theriot Hebert, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann "Miriam" Theriot of Houma; two sons, Gordon Hebert and wife, Toni, of Houma, and John Hebert and wife, Juanita, of Lafayette; five daughters, Jane DeBie, Mrs. Tommy (Denise) LaJaunie, Mrs. Chris (Debbie) DeGeorge, Mrs. John (Cheryl) Thibodeaux, and Mrs. Timmy (Joy) Hebert, all of Houma; one brother, Lynn Theriot, and wife, Emma, of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. C.J. (Ellen) Duet and Mrs. Craig (Ailene) Boudreaux, both of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Joseph Hebert; her father, Clarence Gregory Theriot; one son, Michael Hebert; one sister, Mrs. Ray (Marilyn) Reynolds; and one grandson, Michael Thibodeaux. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. July 16, 2 001 Rita Delaune Johansen Rita Delaune Johansen, 79, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 t o 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Norman A. Johansen Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Metairie, Bjorn O. Johansen and wife, Janice, of Houston, Texas, and Jon F. Johansen and wife, Kathy, of Mandeville; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mona) LaCour of Houma; nine grandchildren, Cindy (Gaspar) Andrews, Christy (Gaspar) Thomas, Cammy Gaspar, Michael Ragus, Chantelle (Johansen) Morris, Norman A. "Trey" Johansen III, Bethany, Kelly and Jenny Johansen; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agne and Lily Delaune; one son, Jan Paul Johansen; one daughter, Janele Adams Ragus; and five brothers, Dalton, Wybra, Lloyd, Dunbar and Charles Delaune. She was a gardener, an artist and an author. She was a past gardening columnist for the Morgan City Review. She was a retired medical business office manager and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan Ci ty is in charge of arrangements. July 16, 2001 James "Jimmie" Pitre Sr. James "Jimmie" Pitre Sr., 83, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at the Montegut Fire Station. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Glinda Guillory; one son, James Pitre Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Gwynne May of Conroe, Texas; two brothers, Horace Pitre Sr. of Baton Rouge, and Lionel Pitre of Montegut; two sisters, Rosalee Crochet of Montegut, and Lucy Mahon of Houma; and three grandchildren, Cory and Amy Pitre, and Mary May. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Rhodes Pitre; his parents, Forrest and Bertha Breaux Pitre; and one brother, Norris Pitre. He was a retired employee of Texaco, a member of American Legion Post No. 272 and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 16, 2001 Pearl Rochel Pearl Rochel, 86, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Gibson, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funera l home, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Claude Rochel of Gibson; two sons, Patrick Rochel and wife, Dale, of Baton Rouge, and Timothy Rochel and wife, Joann Faye, of Lockport; two brothers, Elsie Matherne of Houma, and Harold Matherne; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Dominique Carlos; her mother, Elanor Matherne; one son, Michael J. Rochel; and two brothers, Iley Carlos and Tom Matherne. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church. July 16, 2001 Octavie Bruce Toups Octavie Bruce Toups, 92, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Galliano, died at 4:41 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Anson and Raymond Toups; two daughters, Flavia T. LeBlanc and Mabel T. Gisclair; three brothers, Leonce, Leon and Joseph Bruce Jr.; two sisters, Philomene Bruce and Julia B. Autin; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Remie Toups Jr.; her parents, Joseph Bruce Sr. and Lucille Guidry Bruce; one daughter, Mary Louise Toups; one brother, Octave Bruce; and three sisters, Nor a B. Cheramie, Leona B. Toups and Josephine B. Guidry. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. July 17, 2001 Emelda Antoinette Robinson Billiot Emelda Antoinette Robinson Billiot, 61, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died Monday, July 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Antoine Billiot of Houma; one son, Ralph Billiot Sr. of Houma, and fiancee, Kay Valure; one brother, Antoine Robinson; six sisters, Mary Gregoire and husband, Junius, Eloise Robinson, Dorothy Williams and husband, Roland, Lucille Parfait and husband, Sonny, Clara Duthu and husband, Sidney, and Vernica Fitch and husband, Leroy; seven grandchildren, Ralph Billiot Jr., Paul Foret, Ramsey Strague, Marie Billiot, Joseph Billiot, Ethan Billiot and William Billiot; and two great-grandchildren, Chance Foret and Dylan Billiot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camille and Marie Billiot Robinson; and two sisters, Alma and Eva Trosclair. She was a cook for the Terrebonne Parish School Board, a board member for the Dulac Community Center, a past mem ber of the Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 17, 2001 Iris Joseph Collins Sr. Iris Joseph Collins Sr., 75, a native of Little Caillou and a resident of Chauvin, died at 9:55 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annie Mae Authement Collins of Chauvin; five sons, James Collins and wife, Jan, of Houma, Lanny Collins and wife, Jeanne, of Chauvin, Iris Collins Jr. and wife, Priscilla, of Chauvin, Randy Collins and wife, Cindy, of Chauvin, and Freeman Collins and wife, Nancy, of Bourg; one daughter, Connie Belanger and husband, Wayne; four brothers, Bruce, Roy, Peter and Willard Collins; one sister, Rita Babin; 15 grandchildren, Mancy Belanger, Andre Belanger, Trinity Collins, Conley Collins, Cullen Collins, Lana Collins, Annie Collins, Tiffany Collins, Joey Collins, Iry Collins, Eric Collins, Mark Collins, Christi Collins, Kippy Collins and Zachary Collins; and two great-grandchildren, Kristin Belanger and Kobe Dryden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conley and Vallie Authement Colli ns; one son, Joey Collins; two sisters, Quida Pete and Ruth Authement; one brother, Lonely Collins; and one grandson, Michael Collins. He was a retired tug boat captain for Dresser Magcobar and a retired commercial fisherman. He was a private first class in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Kenneth Boudreaux American Legion Post No. 380, a member of the Aswell -Picou Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9608 and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 17, 2001 Jim Warren Matthews Jim Warren Matthews, 70, a native of Tullos and a resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee Loveall Matthews of Houma; one son, Daniel Kent Matthews of Thibodaux; one daughter, Kathy Lynn Hutchins and husband, Thom, of Friendswood, Texas; one brother, Jack B. Matthews of Tanasket, Wash.; and one sister, Mary Jane Broussard of Sulphur. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anne Deloach Matthews. He was a retired general contractor, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps League in Houma an d president of the National Association of Home Builders in Lake Charles. July 18, 2001 Emelda Antoinette Robinson Billiot Emelda Antoinette Robinson Billiot, 61, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma , died Monday, July 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Antoine Billiot of Houma; one son, Ralph Billiot Sr. of Houma, and fiancee, Kay Valure; one brother, Antoine Robinson; six sisters, Mary Gregoire and husband, Junius, Eloise Robinson, Dorothy Williams and husband, Roland, Lucille Parfait and husband, Sonny, Clara Duthu and husband, Sidney, and Veronica Fitch and husband, Leroy; seven grandchildren, Ralph Billiot Jr., Paul Foret, Ramsey Sprague, Marie Billiot, Joseph Billiot, Ethan Billiot and William Billiot; and two great-grandchildren, Chance Foret and Dylan Billiot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camille and Marie Billiot Robinson; and two sisters, Alma Trosclair and Eva Trahan. She was a cook for the Terrebonne Parish School Board, a board member for the Dulac Community Center, a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 18, 2001 Randy John "T-Rat" Duet Randy John "T-Rat" Duet, 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Becnel Duet; his parents, Malcolm and Joyce Orgeron Duet; two sons, Ruston and Brad Duet; one daughter, Casie Duet; one brother, Mark Duet; and one sister, Angie D. Dardar. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sylvain and Lucia Mire Duet, and Charley and Rose Navarre Papa. He was an employee of Houma Toyota and a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church. July 19, 2001 Ouida Bergeron Blanchard Ouida Bergeron Blanchard, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Tielman Blanchard; three daughters, Connie Aucoin, Peggy Krieg and Karen Landry; one sister, Ethel Ga ubert; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Ordalie Saucier Bergeron; one daughter, Sherry Blanchard Babin; and four brothers, Wilton, Clarence, Norman and Earl Bergeron. July 19, 2001 Clarence "Cookie" Brown Sr. Clarence "Cookie" Brown Sr., 50, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Brown of Raceland; his mother, Olivia Farlow of Raceland; his father, Oliver Brown Sr. of Thibodaux; his step father, Roosevelt Thompson of Raceland; his stepmothers, Ophelia Every and Genevia Smith, both of Thibodaux; one son, Clarence Brown Jr. of Raceland; two daughters, Treneshia Brown and Debbie Thompkins, both of Raceland; three brothers, Oliver Brown Jr. of Raceland, Kenneth Brown of Thibodaux, and Dwight Brown of Lubbock, Texas; four sisters, Holly Brown Winston of Schriever, Eula Mae Edwards of Jackson, Miss, Alfreda Kelly of Hampton, Va., and Carla Faye Brown of Lafayette; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Nancy Farlow, and Claville and Fannie J ane Brown. July 19, 2001 Patrick James Rhodes Patrick James Rhodes, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001. Funeral services were Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Christine E. Rhodes of Houma; two sons, Shawn and Jessie Rashall; his mother, Amy Margaret Bourg Rhodes; two brothers, John Rhodes of Houma, and Raymond F. Rhodes Jr. of Arkansas; and one sister, Linda Ann Rhodes of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Rhodes Sr. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. July 20, 2001 Violeda Hebert Blanchard Violeda Hebert Blanchard, no age given, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Blanchard of Houma; one son, Darryl P. Blanchard and wife, Elaine, of Houma; one daughter, Janice B. Breaux of Houma; one brother, Ivy "Shorty" Hebert of Houma; and six grandchildren, Darlene B. Voclain, Tina B. Adams, Darren Breaux, Haley Blanchard and Brad Blanchard, all of Houma, and Brian Breaux of Denham S prings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Alicia Trahan Hebert; one brother, Otis Hebert; and one sister, Josephine "Nanny" Blanchard. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 20, 2001 Maxcillian J. "Mack" Danos Sr. Maxcillian J. "Mack" Danos Sr., 70, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Larose, died at 8:44 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Naquin Danos; three sons, Frederick Rickie Danos, Maxcillian "Mike" Danos Jr. and Don Danos Sr.; two stepsons, Earl and Douglas Hebert; three daughters, Donna Sue D. Smith, Gloria D. Guidry and Connie F. Danos; one stepdaughter, Norma Hebert; two brothers, Achille and George Danos; 12 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Theresa Callais Danos; his parents, Guillaume Danos Sr. and Marcelia Lee Danos; three brothers, Gustave, Alexson and Guillaume Danos Jr.; and four sisters, Udicia and Antoinette Danos, Louise Guidry and Delphine Adams. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. July 20, 2001 Carl "Buddy" O'Haver Jr. Carl "Buddy" O'Haver Jr., 46, a native of Kirksville, Mo., and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Penny Adams O'Haver; his mother, Betty Gore O'Haver; five daughters, Shantell and Kimberlee O'Haver, Sherry Credeur, Carla Brown and Paula Gros; two sisters, Mary Grenier and Patsy O'Haver; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl O'Haver Sr.; two brothers, Wesley and William O'Haver; and one sister, Violet O'Haver. July 20, 2001 Shawn Thurmond "Fudge" Smith Shawn Thurmond "Fudge" Smith, 16, a native of Raceland and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, July 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Third Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his parents, Belinda Marie Smith Robertson of Bayou Blue, and Lawrence Smith Jr. of Raceland; his siblings, Melek Robertson, Jayvonte Robertson, Sherona Smith, Laresh ia Smith, Mildred Smith, Earleshia Smith, Brelinda Robertson and Destiny Robertson, all of Houma, and Aaron Smith of Raceland; and his grandmothers, Sedonia Smith and Mildred Smith, both of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lawrence Smith Sr. and Benny Sm ith. He was a junior high school student, a member of the Junior Choir and a member of New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Schriever. July 21, 2001 Debra Guidry Debra Guidry, 47, a resident of Lumberton, Miss., died Thursday, July 19, 2001 in Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins, Miss. Funeral services were scheduled for 9:30 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Davis Cemetery in Mississippi. She is survived by her husband, Philip Guidry of Lumberton; her parents, Louby Dupre Sr. and Emmadel Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sons, Matthew and Devin Guidry, both of Lumberton; three sisters, Cynthia "Sis" LeBoeuf of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Vanessa Dupre of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Connie Perry of Omaha, Neb.; and four brothers, Dwayne and Myron "Maurice" Dupre, both of Houma, Carroll "Jose" Dupre of Patterson, and Louby Dupre Jr. of Rapid City, S.D. She was a homemaker. Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins is in charge of July 22, 2001 Don Wa llis Chesson Don Wallis Chesson, 76, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001. He donated his body to the Louisiana State Medical School. A memorial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, with a reception following at OLOM Activity Center. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Brau Chesson; one brother, Douglas Milton Chesson of Lafayette; two sisters, Judy C. Navarre of Houma and Norma C. Rizzo of Terre Verde, Fla.; four children, Don Wallis Chesson Jr., Nancy Suzanne Chesson, Andrew Bennett Chesson and Molly Frances Chesson Smith; one son-in-law, George Wyatt Smith; one daughter-in-law, Gerri Surria Chesson; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Camilia Foret and Ernest Chaisson; his maternal grandparents, Mary Wallis and Theophile Bazet; his parents, Norma Rosalie Bazet and Milton Joseph Chaisson; and one grandson, Joshua Bennett Chesson. He was a consulting engineer. He was born in Houma where he attended Lorton Prepartory School. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He served as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during World War II. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Services of Baton Rouge. July 23, 2001 Irene Eskind Belanger Irene Eskind Belanger, 58, a native of Freetown and a resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 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 Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Patrick Belanger; her mother, Rita Comeaux Eskind; one son, James P. Belanger; three daughters, Tina Belanger Stutts, Theresa Belanger and Melissa Belanger Hebert; five brothers, Leroy, Roy, Roland, Alfred and Michael Eskind; four sisters, Betty Price, Bernice Bonin, Ruby Cantrelle and Daisy Eskind; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Eskind; two brothers, Charlie and Arthur Eskind Jr.; and one sister, Mary Leonard. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. July 23, 2001 Joachim Etienne Bruce Joachim Etienne Bruce, 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, July 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 11 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by one son, Curtis Bruce of Golden Meadow; one daughter, Co rrine Leonard of Cut Off; and two grandchildren, Curtis Bruce Jr. and Jason Leonard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gundlyn Bouffanie Bruce; his parents, Ziedore and Julia Cretine Bruce; five brothers, Casimaz, Nelo, Alcidore, David and Ziedore Bruce Jr.; three sisters, Zedore Cheramie, Hilda Boudreaux and Nola LePine; and one granddaughter, Michele L. Bruce. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, a member of Masonic Temple No. 427 and a member of United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. July 23, 2001 Howard Joseph Brunet Howard Joseph Brunet, 61, a native and resident of Isle de Jean Charles, died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bridget Naquin Brunet; his mother, Regina Dardar Brunet; two sons, Christopher J. and Howard R. Brunet Sr.; two daughters, Mrs. Elie (Theresa) Handon and Mrs. Troy (Pauline) Levron; one brother, Philip Brunet Sr.; one sister, Beulah Brunet Naquin; five grandchildren, Violet, Bethany and Dalton Handon, and Brandon and Howard R. Brunet Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Heathe r McKenzie Parfait. He was preceded in death by his father, Paulin Brunet; and his grandparents, Paul and Natazie Brunet, and Ernest and Antoinette Dardar. He was a retired musician and singer, a retired fitter, a self-employed fisherman and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 23, 2001 Yvonne Griffin Cheramie Yvonne Griffin Cheramie, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died Saturday, July 21, 2001. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by one son, Don Joseph Cheramie; one daughter, Mona Cheramie Chouest; one brother, Tillman Griffin; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector P. "Cabie" Cheramie; her companion, Joachim Bruce; her parents, Frank and Artenase Perrin Griffin; one son, Theogene Cheramie; four brothers, names not provided; one sister, name not provided; and two grandchildren, names not provided. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. July 23, 2001 Lucille Blouin Dufrene Lucille Blouin Dufrene, 97, a native of Raceland and a resident of Cut Off, died at 1:03 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 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 one son, Paul Dufrene Jr.; three daughters, Lorraine D. Terrebonne, Margaret "Peggy" Gautreaux and Joanne D. Christian; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Arthur and Ida Theriot Blouin; one daughter, Nell D. Zeringue; three brothers, Rudy, Roy and Earl Blouin; and three sisters, Gertie Trich, Florence Bourgeois and Estelle Barker. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. July 23, 2001 Louis J. Hartman Louis J. Hartman, 92, a native of Gheens and a resident of Larose, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 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 burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Odette Hartman Orgeron; two brothers, Bud and Joseph "Joe" Hartman Jr.; two sisters, Marie Hebert and Henrietta Ledet; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Theriot Hartman; his parents, Joseph and Bertha Allemand Hartman; one daughter, Bertha Hartman; one brother, Fortane "Nana " Hartman; and one sister, Rita Hartman Walker. He was a retired employee of the Louisiana Highway Department, a member of the Holy Name Society, an usher and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. July 23, 2001 Anna Punch Jambon Anna Punch Jambon, 87, a native of Larose and a resident of Cut Off, died at 1:09 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Michael "Mike" Jambon and wife, Loretta G., of Lockport; one foster daughter, Clara "Dee" Morilla; two sisters, Nola Punch Toups and Frances Curole Canon; three grandchildren, Kirby A. Jambon II, Danie'l "Dan" Jambon and Morrison "Moe" Jambon; and one foster grandchild, Kimberly Valerio; and four great-grandchildren, Derek, Kaitlynn, Nicole and Christian Jambon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby A. Jambon; her parents, Octave and Lelia Kiff Punch; and two brothers, Clement and Claude Curole. She was a retired postal service clerk after 20 years, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangemen ts. July 23, 2001 Herman Joseph Jude Leonard Herman Joseph Jude Leonard, 71, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Pass Christian, Miss., died Saturday, July 21, 2001 in Gulfport, Miss. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Pass Christian. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Live Oak Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret M. Leonard of Pass Christian; one son, Curtis Leonard of Midland, Texas; two daughters, Andrea Stone of Tulsa, Okla., and Lela Naughton of Arlington, Texas; one stepdaughter, Michelle Ong of Diamondhead, Miss.; one brother, Gerard Leonard of Lockport; five sisters, Sister Lucie Leonard, O. Carm. and Sister Anne Leonard, O. Carm., both of New Orleans, Mrs. Norbert (Cecilia) Richard and Mrs. Gilbert (Miriam) Esteve, both of Thibodaux, and Mrs. Eugene (Lorraine) Folse of Houma; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Gaubert and Elvain Leonard; two brothers, Francis L. and Donald J. Leonard; and one sister, Sister Bertha M. Leonard, O. Carm. He was a retired employee of American Airlines and had worked in Tulsa, Okla., Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, New York, N.Y., and New Orleans. He was the retired international vice-president of the Transport Workers Union and had worked in labor contract ne gotiations and in improving benefits and the quality of work life for the Transport Worker Union members. He had served as president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was a parishioner of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Pass Christian. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 140 East Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, MS 39571-0548 or to the Hospice of Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39502. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. July 23, 2001 Richard Wilkes Talbot Sr. Richard Wilkes Talbot Sr., 61, a native of Franklin and a resident of Baton Rouge, died at 1:16 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001 in New Orleans. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Church of the Assumption Catholic Church in Franklin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Guerra and Kim Dismukes; one son, Richard W. Talbot Jr.; two brothers, Claude Talbot of Franklin, and Billy Talbot of Houma; one sister, Nell Legendre of Thibodaux; his former wife, Elaine Talbot; and five grandchildren, Rachelle and Emily Dismukes, Hann ah Talbot, and Alisse and Benjamin Guerra. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bigler Talbot and Claudia Wilkes Talbot; and his first wife, Catherine Mangano Talbot. He was a retired electrical engineer and a U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. July 23, 2001 Nora Jean Waterman Nora Jean Waterman, 51, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Des Allemands, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Steven Foster and Kary Culp; two daughters, Marie and Jo Dannell Foster; one brother, Daniel Waterman; two sisters, Sandra Flowers and Patricia Berkey; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Rita Zeller Waterman; and one brother, Mennaugh "Joe" Waterman. She was a member of Mennonite Church. July 24, 2001 Riley Allemand Riley Allemand, 42, a native of Breaux Bridge and a resident of Cut Off, died Monday, July 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ames and Earline Cormier Allemand; his grandmothers, Esther Cormier and Felecian Allemand; two sisters, Annette A. Terrebonne and Linda Gail A. Doucet; one nephew; and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Percy Cormier and Michel Allemand; and one brother, Eddie Allemand. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. July 24, 2001 Elizabeth M. Bergeron Elizabeth M. Bergeron, 42, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:07 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Richard Bergeron; her mother, Katherine Thibodaux Martinez; one son, Richie Bergeron; two daughters, Kathi and Mindy Bergeron; one brother, Earl "Tibby" Martinez; and two sisters, Mary Katherine Gaudet and Agatha Caballero. She was preceded in death by her father, James Francis Martinez; and one brother, James Andrew Martinez. She was a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church. July 24, 2001 D on Wallis Chesson Don Wallis Chesson, 76, a native of Houma and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001 after a long illness with cancer. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge with a reception following in the church activity center. He donated his body to the Louisiana State Medical School. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Brau Chesson of Baton Rouge; two sons, Don Wallis Chesson Jr. and Andrew Bennett Chesson; two daughters, Nancy Suzanne Chesson and Molly Frances Chesson Smith; one son-in-law, George Wyatt Smith; one daughter-in-law, Gerri Surria Chesson; one brother, Douglas Milton Chesson, M.D., of Lafayette; two sisters, Judy C. Navarre of Houma, and Norma C. Rizzo of Terre Verde, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norma Rosalie Bazet and Milton Joseph Chaisson; his paternal grandparents, Camilia Foret and Ernest Chaisson; his maternal grandparents, Mary Wallis and Theophile Bazet; and one grandson, Joshua Bennett Chesson. He was a graduate of Lorton Preparatory School, a graduate of Louisiana State University, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a consulting engineer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Services of Baton Rouge. July 24, 2001 Nobby B. Lee Nobby B. Lee, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:02 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10:30 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 burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Duffy Lee; and one sister, Eve L. Theriot . She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Elda Chaisson Lee; three brothers, Enoch, E.J. and Chester Lee; and two sisters, Camille Ledet and Hazel Callahan. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. July 25, 2001 Ellis Carl "Bouncy" Johnson Ellis Carl "Bouncy" Johnson, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Tracy Burton of Houma, and Sharon R. Johnson of Thibodaux; one brother, Larry W. Johnson and wife, Catherine Boykin Johnson, of Houma; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sarah Redden Johnson; his grandparents, Ellis B. and Septima Jones Johnson, and Charlie and Louv enia Bonvillain Owens Redden; and his great-grandparents, Ellis W. and Mary Scott Johnson, William Jones and Adele Joseph Brown, Banon Bonvillain and Sarah Matthews, and George and Sarah Clark Redden. July 25, 2001 Maurice "Moe" Madere III Maurice "Moe" Madere III, 51, a native of Edgard and a resident of Raceland, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Connie Rogers Madere; his mother, Lucette Cortez Madere; one son, Nathan Truxillo; one stepson, Bernie Bonvillain Jr.; one daughter, Penny Bonvillain; one stepdaughter, Nicole Bonvillain; one brother, Clarence Madere; one sister, Janice Benoit; one grandchild; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Madere Jr.; and one sister, Betty Crochet. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. July 25, 2001 Rosa Lee Hamm Reeves Rosa Lee Hamm Reeves, 92, a native of Booneville, Ark., and a resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Contact Geyer-Quillin Funeral Home in Mena, Ark., at (501)394-2261 for funeral information. She is su rvived by one son, James David Jones of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Ida Fay) Hebert of Houma, and Mrs. Jack (Frances Leverne) Parscale of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Turner of Berryville, Ark., and Ida Turner of Rush Springs, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erymel Edward Reeves; her parents, Thomas Frederick and Wille Frances Petray Hamm; one daughter, Mary Evelyn Jones; four brothers, Jack, Frank, Tom and Fred Hamm; and one sister, Eva McIntire. She was a former employee of Wortz Bakery in Ft. Smith, Ark. July 26, 2001 Nickolas Parks Nickolas Parks, infant, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Bridgette LeBouef Parks; and one brother, Daniel Steven Parks. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ashley Elizabeth Parks. July 26, 2001 Lucius Paul Thibodeaux Sr. Lucius Paul Thibodeaux Sr., 75, a native of Houma and a resident of Marrero, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funer al time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A memorial service was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Boudreaux Thibodeaux; one son, Lucius Paul Thibodeaux Jr.; two stepsons, Raymond and Norman Andras; two daughters, Vera T. Baudoin and Peggie T. Autin; one brother, Louis Thibodeaux; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teles and Ida Rogers Thibodeaux; one stepson, Jessie Andras; and two brothers, Albert and Alvin Thibodeaux. July 26, 2001 Walter "Pot" Toups Walter "Pot" Toups, 83, a native and resident of Donner, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Una Mae "Felo" Toups; three daughters, Gayle Thibodaux, Kay Roberts-Stone and Darlene Adams; one brother, Junius Toups; three sisters, Lucy Elliott, Theresa Landry and Julie Barnes; six grandchildren, Lori Thibodaux Pizzuto, Deidre T. Andrus, Courtney A. Hubbell, Kyle Roberts, Craig Roberts and Scott Adams; four great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Joseph and Carmen Bourgeois Toups; his stepmother, Mabel Carmouche; and two sisters, Bessie Beason and Joyce Carmouche. He was an employee of Sun Oil Company for 42 years and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 27, 2001 Warren "T-Boy" Barker Jr. Warren "T-Boy" Barker Jr., 73, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brozena Doucet Barker; one son, Mark A. Barker; two daughters, Marie B. Shows and Joelle B. England; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Barker Sr. and Edma Ducos Barker; and two sisters, Odette B. Woods and Rosalie B. Stouder. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. July 27, 2001 Irving P. Beo Sr. Irving P. Beo Sr., 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Y vette M. Victor Beo; one son, Irving J. Beo Jr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Allison L. Beo of Houston, and Brittney L. Beo of Gray; two brothers, Earl Beo of Houma, and Billy Beo of New Orleans; and one sister, Janet Beo of New Orleans. He is survived by his parents, John and Grace Granger Beo of Houma; one brother, Clarence Beo of Houma; and four sisters, Margie B. Bradley, Geraldine B. McGowen, Rose Beo and Marguerite Beo. He was a retired courier for Regions Bank, a retired employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. July 27, 2001 Laverne Hogan Laverne Hogan, 38, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her father, Cleveland Hogan Jr. of New Orleans; two brothers, Donald and Michael Hogan, both of Houston, Texas; and two sisters, Cynthia Hogan of Houston, and Gaynell Hogan Sims of Bridge City. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sedonia Sylvester Hogan; one brother, Cleveland Hogan III; and two sisters, Lois H. Hunter and Patricia H. Sims. She was a homemaker and a member of First Mount Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans. July 27, 2001 Joseph Johnson Sr. Joseph Johnson Sr., 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 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 Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Joseph Johnson Jr. of Houma, and Raymond Johnson of Hattiesburg, Penn.; on e daughter, Bernadette J. Braizle of New Orleans; three brothers, Daniel and Ernest Johnson, both of Houma, and Manuel Johnson Jr. of York, Penn.; one sister, Rachel J. Cox of Morgan City; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Earline Ellis Johnson; his second wife, Martha Scott Johnson; his parents, Manuel Johnson Sr. and Cecile Verrett Johnson; one daughter, Rosetta J. Dickerson; and one sister, Gladys Johnson. He was a truck driver. July 27, 2001 Annie Mae Lewis Annie Mae Lewis, 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:55 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Christine Antonio of Marrero. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Lewis; her parents, Willie and Adeline Williams James; four brothers, Lloyd, Lionel, Charles and Edward James; four sisters, Mable Oatis, Emma Antonio, Estelle Davis and Alice Roussell; and two adopted brothers, Aaron Richardson and Raymond Griffin. She was a homemaker and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. July 27, 2001 Rhett Martin Lyons Rhett Martin Lyons, 44, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:38 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001 in an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Louella "Lou" Ann Pitre Lyons of Houma; his mother, Lettie Lee French Johnson of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; his stepfather, Curtis Wayne Johnson of Bay St. Louis; one son, Kevin Charles Falgout Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Lena Elizabeth and Marti Marie Lyons, both of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Abby (Jo Lee) LeBlanc of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Martin (Lori) Luquet of Norco, Astrid and Justine Lyons, both of Atlanta, Ga.; and 14 nephews and nieces, Lee Saunier, Beau Saunier, Casey Catton, Daniel Luquet, Cherish Pitre, Alexis Pitre, Brent Pitre, Chad Knoblock, Courtney Luquet, Lora Luquet, Kirk Johnson, Derek Johnson, Christopher Dewoody and Shawn K noblock. He was preceded in death by his father, Lionel Paul Lyons; and his grandparents, Martin and Evelyn French Druis, and Pauline Lyons. He was a supervisor for Consolidated Freightway, a member of the Elk's Lodge and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 27, 2001 Rose Julia Fonseca Songe Rose Julia Fonseca Songe, 72, a native of Barataria and a resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four sons, Jerry, Roger Dale and Elmore Songe Jr., all of Houma, and Robert Songe of Lockport; seven daughters, Judy Falgout, Janet Hebert, Annette Brunet, Sandra Beniot and Yvette LeBoeuf, all of Houma, Cindy Babin of Raceland, and Sherry Fortson of Houston, Texas; one sister, Nora Bonvillain of Houma; 39 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmore Songe Sr.; her parents, Teles and Eva Thibodaux Fonseca; one son-in-law, Curtis Morvant; eight brothers, Wilton, Mack, Nolan, Paul, Jack, Sergan, Claude and Ellis Fonseca; three sisters, Viola Bourgeois, Lucile Rebstock and Edith Meritt; and one grandson, Chad Brunet. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 27, 2001 Joyce Marie Young Joyce Marie Young, 50, a native of Raceland and a resident of St. Paul, Minn., died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Benevolent Society Cemetery in Brooklyn. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Larry J. Young of St. Paul; her mother, Rosalie Smith of Raceland; one daughter, Jaquinta Young of St. Paul; five brothers, Calvin Smith Jr. of Donaldsonville, Gilbert Smith, Herman Lee Smith and Larry Triggs, all of Raceland, and Keith Green, of Houma; and three sisters, Glenda Jackson, Shelia Green and Shandra Streams, all of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Smith Sr.; one son, Garland Dwayne Young; two daughters, Kimberly and Katherine Young; and one brother, Sam Mason Sr. She was a member of New Creation Full Gospel Baptist Church in St. Paul. July 29, 2001 Brunella Voisin Samanie Agamy Brunella Voisin Samanie Agamy, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Dulac, died at 6:38 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Robert "Bobby Joe" Samanie Jr. of Houma and Richard B. Samanie of Houma; one daughter, Mary Carmen Samanie of Dulac; one sister, Mary Alice Arsaga of Covington; 11 grandchildren, Kathy Reid, Karen Trosclair, Robert J. Samanie III, Angela Samanie, Donna Bowman, Debbie Hebert, Darla Dupre, Dawn Kilpatrick, Kevin Tanner, Danny Carl Tanner and Amber Tanner; 16 great-grandchildren, Laura and Matthew Reid, Billy and Thomas Trosclair, Amanda Coyle, Rachael Bowman, Scott Hebert, Tiffany LeGendre, Chad DeHart, Christina Samanie, Jason and Joey Dupre, Stephen and Stacy Kilpatrick, Monique and Taylor Tanner; and two great-great-grandchildren, Dustin Trosclair and Kieran Hebert. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert J. Samanie Sr. and Alfred Agamy; and her parents, Norbert J. and Alice Boudreaux Voisin. She worked in the seafood busines for 50 years, serving as president of Gulf Coast Packaging Company, A&B Boat Corp., Coastal Boat Corp. and Sunshine Acres. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, where she donated a car to the Eucharistic Sisters and church altars. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrange ments. July 29, 2001 Michel "Mitch" Joseph Belanger Jr. Michel "Mitch" Joseph Belanger Jr., 83, a native of Franklin and a resident of Chauvin, died at 11 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Wayne J. Belanger, Leonard J. Belanger, Linwood P. Belanger Sr. and Royce A. Belanger; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aramay Bellanger Belanger; his parents, Mitchell J. and Olivia Boudreaux Belanger Sr.; two sons, Ralph Joseph Belanger and James Joseph Belanger; four brothers, Cherel Belanger, Sterlin Belanger, Clestin Belanger and Henry Belanger; five sisters, Ida B. Morales, Virginia B. Belanger, Edith Belanger, Ovilia B. Henry and Olivia B. Robichaux. He was a retired pumper for Texaco and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. July 29, 2001 Freddie V. Bruce Freddie V. Bruce, 83, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 7:22 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 7 a.m. until service time Monday. Dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by two sons, Freddie Bruce and Perry Bruce; four daughters, Anna Billiot, Josephine Gisclair, Nora Gisclair and Jane Bruce; two brothers, Grevin Bruce and Irvin Bruce; one sister, Louise Duet; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Rousse Bruce; his parents, Octave and Armise Rousse Bruce; one son, Joseph B ruce; two daughters, Nolia Bruce and Delores Bruce; one brother, Louie Bruce; three sisters, Alzina B. Hodge, Evelyn Autin and Isabelle Bruce; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. July 29, 2001 Lester "Les" Domangue Jr. Lester "Les" Domangue Jr., 62, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Matherne Domangue; three sons, Joel Domangue, Roddy Domangue and Chad Domangue; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Grace Parr Domangue Sr.; one brother, Kenneth Domangue; and one sister, Shirley Domangue. He was a pari shioner and eucharistic minister at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, an U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Charles J. Tessier K.C. Council #8898, past board member of Larose Civic Center and a recent inductee into the Louisiana Country Music Hall of Fame. He was also an agent at Monumental Insurance Company and a disc jockey at KLRZ radio station. July 29, 2001 Anna Lee "Tibby" Duplantis Hebert Anna Lee "Tibby" Duplantis Hebert, 77, a native of Little Caillou and a resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Fields and Arlene Labit; four stepchildren; one brother, Dallas Duplantis of Owensboro, Ky.; three sisters, Leona English, Laura Gardner and Maria Pontiff; three grandchildren, Scott James Fields, Kyle Anthony Fields and Alicia Lynn Labit; 16 stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild, Caroline Emily Fields; and numerous stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Hebert; her parents, Calvin J. and Clothilde LeBlanc Duplantis; and two brothers, Perry Duplantis and Floyd J. Duplantis. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvi n Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 29, 2001 Claude Emily "Prince" Picou Claude Emile "Prince" Picou, 89, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, died at 8:05 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by one son, Glenn Picou; one daughter, Jane Beach; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louis Johnson Picou; his parents, Emile and Cecile Doucet Picou; and one sister, Estelle McQuaid. July 30, 2001 Michel Belanger Jr. Michel Joseph "Mitch" Belanger Jr., 83, a native of Franklin and a resident of Chauvin, died at 11 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Wayne J. Belanger and wife, Connie, Leonard J. Belanger and wife, Judy, Linwood P. Belanger Sr. and wife, Mary, and Royce A. Belanger and wife, Gardaline, all of Chauvin; 12 grandchildren, Dwayne A. Belanger, Patricia B. Hutchinson, Shannon B. Breaux, Michel le A. Belanger, Lynn A. Belanger Sr., Lynette B. Stalcup, Linwood P. Belanger Jr., Amanda B. Authement, Tony J. Belanger, Lora A. Belanger, Mancy A. Belanger and Andre Belanger; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aramay Bellanger Belanger; his parents, Mitchell J. Belanger Sr. and Olivia Boudreaux Belanger; two sons, Ralph Joseph and James Joseph Belanger; four brothers, Cherel, Sterlin, Clestin and Henry Belanger; and five sisters, Ida B. Morales, Virginia B. Belanger, Edith Belanger, Ovillia B. Henry and Olivia B. Robichaux. He was a retired pumper for Texaco and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 30, 2001 Marie Naquin Blanchard Marie Naquin Blanchard, 89, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma, died at 5:41 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by four daughters, Priscilla Daigle, Mrs. Whitney (Janice) Armond, Mrs. Calloway (Linda) Jones and Mrs. James (Brenda) Taylor, all of Houma; one brother, Clarence "Kit" Naquin Sr. of Gibson; one sister, Mrs. Euma (Betty) Allemand of Houma; eight grandchildren; and 14 grandch ildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Blanchard; his parents, Milton and Mary Gros Naquin; five brothers, Theopold, Wilton, Adrian, Charles and Milton Naquin Sr.; and three sisters, Elvige Lasseigne, Azelie Trege and Alice Richard. She was a member of the St. Bernadette Bereavement Group, a member of the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. July 30, 2001 Alice Jeanette Ogg Clauer Alice Jeannette Ogg Clauer, 79, a native of Springfield, Ohio, and a resident of Houma since 1966, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma of complications following heart surgery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contact the funeral home for times of services. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald L. (Lynne Anne Clauer) McIntyre; one son, George L. Clauer III and wife, Laurel B.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Clauer, M.D. She was a registered nurse and served as director of volunteer service at South Louisiana Medical Center from 1980 to 1990. She was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Medical Society Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the George L. Clauer, M.D. and Alice Ogg Clauer Foundation Inc., c/o George L. Clauer III, 11750 Brick some Ave., Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. The foundation provides medical educational scholarships. July 30, 2001 Beatrice "Bette" Eadson DeGeorge Beatrice "Bette" Eadson DeGeorge, 75, a native of Swedesboro, N.J., and a resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Coteau Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by four sons, David DeGeorge and wife, Priscilla, of Houston, Texas, Danny DeGeorge and wife, Gwen of Canyon City, Colo, Chris DeGeorge and wife, Debbie, of Schriever, and Wayne "Pat" DeGeorge and wife, Amber, of Howey, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Linda Susan) Norton of Houma; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mario DeGeorge; her parents, Harry and Helen Maull Eadson; and one brother, Walter Eadson. July 30, 2001 Jerry Pierre Dufrene Jerry Pierre Dufrene, 68, a native of Gheens and a resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in St. Eloi Ce metery in Bayou Dularge. He is survived by three sons, Keith, Adrian and Jason Dufrene; two brothers, Alton and Eldon Dufrene; two sisters, Mary Jane and Patricia Dufrene; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Billiot Dufrene; his parents, Nacy and Hazel Rivet Dufrene. Samart Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. July 30, 2001 Emelda Marie Martin Knight Emelda Marie Martin Knight, 74, a native of Valentine and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001. Visita tion was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. The Rev. Gregory Litsey will conduct the funeral services. She is survived by three sons, Alan Jacob Knight Sr., Alton Phillip Knight Sr. and Robert Joseph Knight Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Linda Knight) Theriot and Mrs. Vincent (Nettie Knight) Lamartina; one brother, Eldon Martin; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Knight Sr.; her parents, Phillip Wallace and Adele Ann Triche Martin; two daughters, Betty Knight Pippen and Mrs. Frank (Wanda Lee Knight) Hiefnar; four brothers, Charlie, Daniel, Elgin and Phillip Martin Jr.; and three sisters, Bertha and Elda Martin and Mrs. Percy (Beulah Martin) Matherne. She was a lifelong member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women's Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bayou Blue United Methodist Church or to the United Methodist Women's Society. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 30, 2001 Mabel Orgeron Savoie Mabel Orgeron Savoie, 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by one son, Larry J. Savoie; one daughter, Joyce Savoie Labruzzo; two brothers, Whitney and Anthony Orgeron; one sister, Jane Savoie; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Savoie; her parents, Sylvest and Matilda Danos Orgeron; one brother, Raymond Orgeron; and one sister, Eucherist Orgeron. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. July 30, 2001 Effie Gros Zeringue Effie Gros Zeringue, 89, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Raceland, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, 200 1. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ralph David and Don Francis Zeringue; one daughter, Peggy Z. Caluse; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verdie Jean Zeringue; her parents, Emil and Leonise Knight Gros; and one son, Verdie J. Zeringue, M.D. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. July 31, 2001 Eula Knoblock Boudreaux Eula Knobloch Boudreaux, 100, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Gerald Boudreaux and wife, Leona, of Harahan; two daughters, Dorothy Boudreaux of Houma and Mrs. Norman (Joyce) Heard of Lafayette; one sister, Ruth Pearce of New Orleans; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Leo Boudreaux; her parents, Gustave and Elma Arcement Knobloch; one daughter, Carmen Bossier; three brothers, Gibbons, Guy and Miles Knobloch; and one sister, Ethel Boudreau. She was a retired clerk for Dupont Wholesale. She attended U.S.L. (formerly S.L.I.) and taught school at Bayou Blue for three years. She was one of the first to teach adult education. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. July 31, 2001 Alice Jeannette Ogg Clauer Alice Jeannette Ogg Clauer, 79, a native of Springfield, Ohio, and a resident of Houma since 1966, died Monday, July 30, 2001 at Terrebonne General Medical Center of complications following heart surgery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. A memorial service will also be held at Jackson Lytle and Ingling Williams Funeral Home in Springfield, with burial in Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield. For service information call the funeral home at (937) 399-2811. She is survived by one son, George L. Clauer III of Baton Rouge; one daughter-in-law, Laurel B. Clauer of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Lynne Anne Clauer McIntyre of Winston Salem, N.C.; one son-in-law, Donald L. McIntyre of Winston Salem; two grandchildren, Andrew Byron McIntyre and Elizabeth Leigh Clauer; and extended family members, Herbert Toal, Mandelyn "Mandy" Toal and their son, Herbert Toal II. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Clauer, M.D.; one brother, John Ogg; and two sisters, Mae Ogg Flath and Clarabell Ogg Greenwald. She was a registered nurse and served as director of volunteer service at South Louisiana Medical Center from 1980 to 1990. She was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Medical Society Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the George L. Clauer, M.D. and Alice Ogg Clauer Foundation, Inc., c/o George L. Clauer III, 11750 Bricksome Ave. Suite B., Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or to Lynne C. McIntyre, 636 Browning Place, Winston Salem, N.C. 27103. The foundation provides medical education scholarships. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 31, 2001 Edward Paul Clause Edward Paul Clause, 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Irene Landry Clause; one son, Marcel Clause; three daughters, Mrs. Odel (Patricia) Zeringue and Mrs. Ronald (Faye) Gallagher, both of Labadieville, and Mrs. Wayne (Joy) Toups of Thibodaux; three brothers, Harry Clause of LaPlace, Henry Clause of Thibodaux, a nd Alvin Clause of Labadieville; two sisters, Mrs. C.J. (Blanche) Ballowe of Lafayette, and Mrs. Galeion (Elma) Oncale of Thibodaux; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clema and Aline Boudreaux Clause; and one brother, Levett Clause. He was a building contractor for 40 years and part owner of United Bilt Homes of Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church. July 31, 2001 Ruth Rembert Coffman Ruth Rembert Coffman, 85, a native of Pleasant Hill and a resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Louis Coffman Jr. of Houma; one son, Donald Coffman and wife, Darlene, of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Susan) Hinkle of Houma; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucy Reeves Rembert; and two brothers, Bernard A. and Gerald Rembert. She was a Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in 1963 and a member of First Baptist Church. July 31, 2001 Jeanetta Lee Cook Jeanetta Lee Cook, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturd ay, July 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, August Lee Jr. of Washington, D.C., and Newton Lee of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one sister, Esma Lee Soule of Bridge City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Cook; her parents, August Lee Sr. and Lovenia Simmon Lee; two brothers, Walter and Lucien Lee; and three sisters, Viola Lee Verrett, Gertrude Lee Alexis and Leona Lee Haughton Lema rk. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. July 31, 2001 Chandler Austin Luke Chandler Austin Luke, 4 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at noon Wednesday at Holy Family Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Brian Chandler Luke and Amber Rochelle Babin Luke of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Wiltz "Dooley" Luke and Darlene W. Luke of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Jenelle Babin of Houma; his paternal great-grandfather, Lloyd C. Winstead Jr. of Fort Pierce, Fla.; his paternal great-grandmother, Rosalie C. Luke of Dulac; his maternal great-grandmother, Hild a Fontenot of Port Barre; and four uncles, Brandon Joseph Luke of Fort Pierce, Blake Wayne Luke of Houma, and Sean and Blaine Babin, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Dorothy C. Winstead, Walter Luke, Henry Babin, Oley B. Babin and Royson Fontenot. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 31, 2001 Carolyn Carlos Pellegrin Carolyn Carlos Pellegrin, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Gerald A. Pellegrin; two sons, Tommy Pellegrin and wife, Laurie, and Christopher Pellegrin and wife, Kathy; two daughters, Beth Portier and husband, Chris, and Jennifer Pellegrin Cenac; one sister, Linda C. Warren; and eight grandchildren, Katy Portier, Margaret Portier, Sarah Pellegrin, Eric Pellegrin, Brittany Cenac Drickamer and husband, Joel, Heidi Cenac, Michael Cenac and Jessica Pellegrin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lindsay A. "Jack" and Clara B. Carlos. She was active as a wife, mother and artist. She earned a chemistry degree from St. Mary's Dominican College. She received a bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University and opened a studio where she painted. Her hobbies were painting, traveling, cooking, reading and fishing. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 31, 2001 RoseMary L. Portier RoseMary L. Portier, 67, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wiley J. Portier; four daughters, Mrs. Ronnie (Gayle) Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Mrs. Dale (Linda) Neil and Mrs. R.J. (Grace) Ledet Jr., both of Houma, and Mrs. Patrick (Tammy) Spencer of Dallas, Texas; one stepson, Jody Portier and wife, Kristie, of Bourg; two brothers, Druby Ledet of Houma, and Gerald Ledet of Chauvin; one sister, Thelma Trahan of Chauvin; 10 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Danos; her parents, Willis and Olivia Ledet; three brothers, Albert, Remy and Ragis Ledet Sr.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 31, 2001 Irvin J. "DoDo" Savoie Irvin J. "DoDo" Savoie, 72, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001. He donated his body to the Tulane Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Annunziata Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lapeyrouse Savoie; two sons, Cody Savoie of Houma, and Barry Savoie of Ridgeland, Miss.; three daughters, Patricia Savoie Chauvin of Raceland, Melia Savoie of Houma, and Kerri Savoie of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Weldon Savoie of Bourg, and Carroll Savoie of Houma; one sister, Joyce Savoie Talbot of Montegut; and four grandchildren, Lacy Savoie of Houma, Chase and Courtney Savoie, both of Ridgeland, and Starr Brashear of Bayou Blue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel A. and Stella Rogers Savoie; and two daughters, Maria and Gay Savoie. He was a retired salesman of oilfield equipment and supplies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. July 31, 2001 Carrie Michelle Yerena Carrie Michelle Yerena, 12, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annu nziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by one sister, Allison Mary Jenise Yerena. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo Yerena Jr. and Linda Sue Mary Authement Yerena; and one brother, Ritchie James Yerena. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a former student at Village East School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. July 31, 2001 Linda Authement Yerena Linda Authement Yerena, 37, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her father, Farrell Authement; one daughter, Allison Mary Jenise Yerena; and one sister, Denise Authement LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo "Ricky" Yerena Jr.; her mother, Mary Benoit Authement; one son, Ritchie James Yerena and one daughter, Carrie Michelle Yerena. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. July 31, 2001 Ricardo "Ricky" Yerena Jr. Ricardo "Ricky" Yerena Jr., 36, a native of Limestone, Maine, and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his parents, Ricardo Yerena Sr. and Margaret Yerena; one daughter, Allison Mary Jenise Yerena; and two brothers, Carlos and Julian Yerena. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Authement Yerena; one son, Ritchie James Yerena; and one daughter, Carrie Michelle Yerena. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. July 31, 2001 Ritchie James Yerena Ritchie James Yerena, 9, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by one sister, Allison Mary Jenise Yerena. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Yerena Jr. and Linda Sue Mary Authement Yerena; and one sister, Carrie Michelle Yerena. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a student at Village East Elementary School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.