Obituaries for DECEMBER 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 ********************************************** ================================================================ December 1, 2001 Robert Gulledge Sr. Robert J. Gulledge Sr., 88, a native of Crowville and resident of Luling, died at 7:43 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at First Baptist Church in Luling. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Gardner Gulledge; one son, Robert J. Gulledge Jr.; one daughter, Bobbie Chaisson; one brother, Harold Gulledge; four sisters, Audrey Louviere, Francis Elia, Helen Standifer and Juanilla Cash; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Angeline Maxwell Gulledge. He worked for Monsanto for more than 25 years. He was a Mason. December 1, 2001 Luella Prejean Luella Belanger Prejean, 81, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by one son, A. Philip Prejean; three daughters, Mary Prejean, Mrs. Sid (Susie) Sundbery, and Mrs. Louis (Luane) Boudreaux; three sisters, Mrs. Del (Aline) LaGrange, Mrs. Jack (Gert) Butler, and Mrs. Clay (Ida) Domangue; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel P. "J.P." Prejean; her parents, Whitney J. Belanger and Ida Rhodes Belanger; one grandson, Jacques Prejean; one brother, Whitney Belanger; and two sisters, Beulah Schiavo and Lois Domangue. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. December 1, 2001 Joseph Walsh Jr. Joseph B. Walsh Jr., 56, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Adams Walsh of Houma; his parents, Joseph B. Walsh Sr. of Winnfield and Eva Skinner Walsh Miller of Jena; one son, Christopher "Chris" Walsh of Houma; one daughter, Amy M. Walsh Dickey and husband, Chad Dickey, of Baton Rouge; one brother, Rufus Walsh of Memphis, Tenn.; and two sisters, Patricia W. Nowlin of Urania and Pauline W. McCartny of Olla. He was a retired sales engineer for Petrolite Chemicals. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America and a recipient of four Purple Hearts and Bronze Star for Valor. December 2, 2001 Luella Prejean Luella Belanger Prejean, 81, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Maria Immaculata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, A. Phillip Prejean; three dauthers, Mary Prejean, Mrs. Sid (Susie) Sundberry, and Mrs. Louis (Luane) Boudreaux; three sisters, Mrs. Del (Aline) LaGrange, Mrs. Jack (Gert) Butler, and Mrs. Clay (Ida) Domangue; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Abel P. "T.P." Prejean; her parents, Whitney J. Belange r and Ida Rhodes Belanger; one brother, Whitney Belanger; two sisters, Beulah Schiavo and Lois Domangue; and one grandson, Jacques Prejean. She was a homemaker and a parishoner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be made to the American Lung Association. December 2, 2001 Rev. Frank Watkins Rev. Frank Robert Watkins, 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 2 until 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Bethel Christian Ministries in Galliano. Mass will be at 3 p.m. at the church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Della Johnson Hayes Watkins; two sons, Orlan Hayes of Orlando, Fla., and Nathan Hayes of Larose; two daughters, angela Hayes of Thibodaux and Dana Mink; one brother, Christopher Charles Watkins; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dervon M. and Godlyn Serigny Watkins. He was pastor of Bethel Christian Ministries of Galliano. December 2, 2001 Shirley Gautreaux Shirley Ann Pellegrin Gautreaux, 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Lockport, died at 1:33 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Dudley Gautreaux of Lockport; three step-sons, Kenward Gautreaux of Houma, John Gautreaux of Norfolk, W. Va., and Paul Gautreaux of Zillah, Wash.; one step-daughter, Tammy Falgout of Raceland; one sister, Betty Fontenot of Kinder; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Pellegrin and Lucette Duplantis Pellegrin; three brothers, Howard Pellegrin, Sr., Leray Pellegrin, Sr., and Kirby Pellegrin; and three sisters, Wilma Pinell, Ruth Meyers and Wilda Pellegrin. She was a retired bank teller for Terrebonne Bank and Trust, a long-time employee of National Supermarket and member of the American Legion Auxiliary. December 2, 2001 Russell LeBouef, Sr. Russell Joseph "Marble" LeBouef, Sr., 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the community center. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Price LeBouef of Bourg; three sons, Russel and Courtney Van Pelt LeBouef, Ritchie and Lori Pellegrin LeBouef and Robbie LeBouef; one sister, Verla B reaux of Houma; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Beulah Rogers Lebouef. He was a retired production manager for Texaco, a member of American Legion Post 272 and a U.S. Army veteran. December 3, 2001 Irene Crosby Atkinson Irene Crosby Atkinson, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Buras, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Funeral Services were scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. She is survived by one son, Emile Villumont; two daughters, Caroline Blanchard and Level Seawright; one sister, Amelia Perrin; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Atkinson; her parents, Andre' and Emma Griffin Crosby; two sons, Stanley Atkinson and Sedgwick Sexton; one daughter, Diane Young; one brother, Ellis Crosby; and one sister, Andrea Collins. December 3, 2001 Andrew P. Dickerson Andrew P. Dickerson Sr., 91, a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in St. John Catholic Church Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Mary Leola Wilson Dickerson; four sons, Alvin Paul Dickerson of St. Rose, Oliver J. Dick erson of Gardenia, Calif., Martin E. Dickerson of Houma, and Raymond C. Dickerson of Thibodaux; five daughters, Laura D. Harris of Houma, Willa M. Dickerson of Thibodaux, Mary A. Bolin of Waukegan, Ill., Faye A. Fullwood of Milwaukee, Wis., and Roxanne F. Dickerson of Thibodaux; one brother, Andrea L. Van Buren of Patterson; 28 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Dickerson Sr. and Emily Lott Dickerson; two sons, Calvin John (Francis) Dickerson and Andrew Dickerson Jr.; six brothers, Belanger Dickerson, Charlie Dickerson Jr., John, Tillman, Morris and Samuel Dickerson; and five sisters, Louise, Katie and Bertha Dickerson, Elnora Batiste and Mary Medus. December 3, 2001 John Albert Hollinshead John Albert Hollinshead, 80, a native of Campti and resident of Houma, died at 7:06 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Melancon Funeral Home in Bunkie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Bayou Rouge Cemetery in Evergreen. He is survived by his wife, Janet Lemoine Hollinshead of Houma; two sons, John Anderson Hollinshead and wife, Leah White Hollinshead of Kingwood, Texas, and George Albert Hollinshead and wife, Gwen Thompson Hollinshead of Evergreen; one daughter, Susan Hollinshead Ham ilton and husband, Harvie D. Hamilton Jr. of Houma; and six grandchildren, Harvie D. Hamilton III, Robert J. Hamilton, Jason W. Hollinshead, Janet M. Hollinshead, Megan E. Hollinshead, and John A. Hollinshead IV. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wilmer Hollinshead and Hazel Cloutier Hollinshead. He was a retired business owner of Prestige Chemical and Supply Company. He was past president of A.P.I., a member of Elks Lodge (Past Grand Exalted Ruler), Fellowship Lodge, Louisiana State University Alumni Association, Petroleum Engineers Society, Krewe of Terranians (past Duke, Captain and King) and founder and past president of LeRoi de Terre. He was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bayou Rouge Cemetery % Bayou Rouge Baptist Church, Evergreen, La. 71333 Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 3, 2001 Elsie E. Monson Elsie E. Monson, 85, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Napoleonville, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Wesley Monson Sr.; and three sisters, Heloise Buck land, Anita Weeks and Gloria Simoneaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Cordelia Hebert Monson; and one sister, Helen Blanchard. December 4, 2001 Sylvia Ann Kimble Sylvia Ann Kimble, 59, a native of Churchpoint and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Henry F. Kimble; two daughters, Monique Gill and Andree Wiggins; one brother, Linick Boudreaux; one sister, Sable Legar; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ersan and Adez Savoie Boudreaux. December 4, 2001 Robert Lee "Tip" Tippett Robert Lee "Tip" Tippett, 92, a native of Eagle Pass, Texas and resident of Gray, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Daniel Ray Tippett and wife, Ann Osterloh Tippett of Fort Worth, Texas, and George Paul Tippett and wife, Conny Irene Tippett of Gray; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Panvelle Tippett; his parents, Whit Covington Tippett and Lillian Cook Tippett; and one sister. He was a retired researc h assistant for the U.S.D.A. and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. December 5, 2001 Marilyn Boudreaux Marilyn Bourg Boudreaux, 60, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 12:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Church in Bourg with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Boudreaux of Gulfport, Miss.; her father, Guy Bourg of Bourg; one son, Anthony "Tony" Boudreaux of Bourg; one daughter, Beth Boudreaux of Bourg; one sister, Marlene Guidry of Ville Platte; and two grandchildren, Joshua and Courtnie Boudreaux of Bayou Blue. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Trosclair Bourg; and one brother, Marvin Bourg Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church in Bourg. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 5, 2001 James Peter "J.P." Ledet James Peter "J.P." Ledet, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Huntsville, Ark., died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001. Memorial Services were held Saturday at the Forum Church of Christ in Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Doris Rodrigue Ledet of Huntsville, Ark.; one daughter, Elizabeth Ledet Allen o f Lowell, Ark.; four step-sons, Michael LeBoeuf of Huntsville, Patrick LeBoeuf of Houma, Luke LeBoeuf of Springdale, and Timmy LeBoeuf of Quitman; one brother, Thomas Ledet of Covington; three sisters, Gail Ledet Boudreaux of Winter Park, Fla., Shirley Ledet Walker and Helen Ledet Autin, both of Houma; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mae LeBoeuf Ledet; one son, John Peter Ledet; and one brother, Reynold Ledet. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. December 5, 2001 Danny M. Southall Neville Danny M. Southall Neville, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by one son, Daniel Andrew Jefferson of Thibodaux; two daughters, Rashanda Reed and Gerilyn Harris, both of Thibodaux; his companion, Rhonda Jefferson of Thibodaux; four brothers, Michael Anthony Southall and Eugene Neville Jr., both of Thibodaux, Gene Paul Neville of Thomasville, Ga., and Willie Every Jr. of Richmond, Calif.; and one sister, Darlene Southall Lee of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Neville Sr. and Doris Southall Every; and his stepfather, Willie Every Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran. December 5, 2001 Louis Silvester Pitre Louis Silvester Pitre, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cecile Berthelot Pitre of Houma; and two sisters, Agnes Pitre of Houma and Elizabeth Boyce of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Babin Pitre; two brothers, Gilton Pitre and Willis Pitre; and three sisters, Bessie Melancon, Helen Clements, and Olivie Pitre. He was a retired carpenter for Texaco and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. December 5, 2001 Beulah LeCompte Robinson Beulah LeCompte Robinson, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:31 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lucius Peter Robinson of Houma; two daughters, Paulette Trusty of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Hans (Edna) Kinner of Kingsport, Tenn.; four sisters, Clara Hebert, Thelma Dupre, Zula Pitre, all of Houma, and Nancy Robert of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Michele Stafford, Nicole Pullen, Hannah Kinner, and Alison Kinner; and one great-grandc hild, Alyssa Stafford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelley LeCompte and Rita LeBouef LeCompte; and one brother, Earl LeCompte. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 5, 2001 Robert Lee "Tip" Tippett Robert Lee "Tip" Tippett, 92, a native of Eagle Pass, Texas and resident of Gray, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Daniel Ray Tippett and wife, Ann Osterloh Tippett of Fort Worth, Texas, and George Paul Tippett and wife, Conny Irene Tippett of Gray; and four grandchildren, Robert John Tippett, Darryel Bruce Tippett, Misty Lee Tippett, and Amy Lynne Tippett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Panvelle Tippett; his parents, Whit Covington Tippett and Lillian Cook Tippett; and one sister. He was a retired research assistant for the U.S.D.A. and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 6, 2001 Donald Charles Bonner Donald Charles Bonner, 72, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances Marino Bonner of Houma; one son, Donald P. Bonner of Morgan City; three daughters, Pamala A. Vidos of Morgan City, Karen M. Womack of New Orleans, and Deborah L. Berger of Berwick; two sisters, Beverly Bernucho of Morgan City and Charlene Clements of Kileen, Texas; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Blanchard Bonner; one granddaughter, Jessica Berger; and one brother, Walter Bonner. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Houma and American Legion. He was retired from United Gas Pipeline for 35 years. December 6, 2001 Joyce Anne Aysenne Richard Joyce Anne Aysenne Richard, 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward Paul Richard Jr. of Houma; her parents, Jeffery C. Aysenne and Mildred Boudreux Aysenne of Napoleonville; one son, Eric Paul Richard of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Angela Anne) Blanchard of Houma and Stacy Lynne Richard of Metairie; three brothers, Percy Aysenne of Labadieville, Charles J. Aysnne and Tommie J. Aysenne, both of Napoleonville; one sister, Mrs. Edward (Mabel) Rougeau of Thibodaux; and one grandchild, Zachary Joseph Blanchard of Houma. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 6, 2001 Ruth Welton Thibodaux Ruth Welton Thibodaux, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Freddie Thibodaux Jr. of New Orleans and Charles Thibodaux of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Juanita Welton Morgan of Houma; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ann and Thomas Jefferson Welton; one daughter, Ruth Marie Thibodaux; seven brothers; and two sisters. She was a librarian for Lafourche Parish. December 6, 2001 Gwendolyn White Gwendolyn White, 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church on Grand Caillou Road. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in New Zion Cemetery. She is survived by five brothers, James White of Houma, Joseph White Jr. of Palmdale, Calif., Charles White Sr., Napoleon White Sr. and Roland White, all of Houma; four sisters, Bernardine W. Miles, Sadie W. Dennis and Betty W. Ray, all of Houma, and Mary W. James of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph White Sr. and Albertha Prevost White. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. December 7, 2001 Betty Lee Short Brinson Betty Lee Short Brinson, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Services will be at noon Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Brandon Brinson of Houma; two daughters, Stephanie Pharr of Gray and Monique Brinson of Gibson; one brother, Freddie Short of Gibson; two sisters, Verleen Junior of Gibson and Dorothy Harvey of Schriever; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Brinson Sr.; her parents, Joseph Short Sr. and Nola Calloway Short; one son, Willie James Brinson Jr.; seven brothers, Joseph Jr., Ulysses Sr., Warren, Melvin, Sullivan, Moses and Roland Short; and one sister, Susie Short. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and the Deaconess Board. December 7, 2001 Lena Mae Peters Bundy Lena Mae Peters Bundy, 93, a native of Ivan and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. Services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, James Bundy and wife, Helen Bergeron Bundy, and Billy Ray Bundy and wife, Jane Boudreaux Bundy, all of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Tillman Bundy Sr.; her parents, George Washington Peters and Dellie M. Coker Peters; one son, Lonnie Bundy Jr.; one brother, William "Bill" Dawson Peters; and one sister, Bertha Peters Foshee. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star a nd Mulberry Baptist Church. December 7, 2001 Jessie J. Granier Sr. Jessie J. Granier Sr., 77, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrthee Rodrigue Granier; three sons, Jessie J. Granier Jr., David J. Granier, and Denis J. Granier; one daughter, Mary G. Granier; one sister, Essie Mae Cortez; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alibe and Rose Larousse Granier; one son, Edmand J. Granier; three brothers, Vance, Emmett and Daniel Granier; three sisters, Odette Cortez, Hazel Cortez, and Laura Cortez; and one granddaughter, Janelle Granier. December 7, 2001 Jessie J. Granier Sr. Jessie J. Granier Sr., 77, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrthee Rodrigue Granier; three sons, Jessie J. Granier Jr., David J. Granier, and Denis J. Granier; one d aughter, Mary G. Granier; one sister, Essie Mae Cortez; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alibe and Rose Larousse Granier; one son, Edmand J. Granier; three brothers, Vance, Emmett and Daniel Gran ier; three sisters, Odette Cortez, Hazel Cortez, and Laura Cortez; and one granddaughter, Janelle Granier. December 7, 2001 Pearlie Mae Granger Pearlie Mae Granger, 58, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by her friend, Larry Pitre of Morgan City; one son, Edward Joseph Granger; one brother, Wilbert Granger Jr.; one sister-in-law, Jannette Granger; and numerous nieces and nephews. December 7, 2001 Viola Ellis Hampton Viola Ellis Hampton, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Young Men Benevolent Society Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick Hampton of Thibodaux; four sons, Herman Hampton of Gramercy, Bruce Hampton of New Iberia, Lloyd Hampton and Marvin Hampton, both of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Eula Mae Dick of Gray, Lucille Hampton of Thibodaux, Bernadine Howard of Des Allemands, Elsie Poindexter, Louise Poindexter, Doris Verrett and Linda Young, all of Raceland; two brothers, Herman Ellis of Thibodaux and Norman Ellis of New Orleans; one sister, Amy Every of Thibodaux; 35 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Jeanetta Allen Ellis; five brothers, the Rev. Earl Ellis, Eugene Ellis, Esau Ellis, Clarence Ellis and Warren Ellis; and one half sister, Rosie Ellis. She was a choir member of Mr. Zion Baptist Church. December 7, 2001 Kenneth Mitchell LeBlanc Sr. Kenneth Mitchell LeBlanc Sr., 76, a native of Springfield and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Jo Ann Hupp LeBlanc of Houma; three sons, Kenneth M. LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland, Joseph H. LeBlanc and James W. LeBlanc, both of Houma; two brothers, Travis J. LeBlanc of Slidell and Hysen LeBlanc Jr. of Pontchatoula; one sister, Mrs. Bobby (Lenadean) LeBlanc of Pontchatoula; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by hi s parents, Hysen LeBlanc Sr. and Emma Rodrigue LeBlanc. He was a retired dispatcher for Milcam and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II. December 7, 2001 Alzire Cheramie Lefort Alzire Cheramie Lefort, 81, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Gene J., Daniel P. and Victor A. Lefort; one brother, Elie Cheramie; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Joseph "Fred" Lefort; her parents, Loca and Euziad Adams Cheramie; two brothers, Mark and Andrew Cheramie; and two sisters, Mercedes Guidry and Oudia Pierce. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies Altar Society and USS Marolyn Veteran Auxiliary. December 7, 2001 Joan Ellen Lewis Wilson Joan Ellen Lewis Wilson, 47, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Grand Caillou. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church wi th burial in Celestine Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Wilson Jr.; her companion, Marion "Jimmy" Durden; her mother, Helen Celestine; two sons, Leslie Wilson III and Terrence Lamar Wilson; one daughter, Chaka Khan Wilson; two brothers, Reginald Lewis Sr. and Emmette Lewis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, James Lewis Sr.; and one brother, James Lewis Jr. She was a homemaker and a member of Higher Heights Ministries. December 8, 2001 Kenneth Mitchell LeBlanc Sr. Kenneth Mitchell LeBlanc Sr., 76, a native of Springfield and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Cecile Gregoire of Houma; three sons, Kenneth M. LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland, Joseph H. LeBlanc and James W. LeBlanc, both of Houma; one daughter, Emma LeBlanc of Houma; two stepsons, Joseph Trosclair and Michael Trosclair, both of Houma; two step-daughters, Mrs. Steve (Eva) Fitch of Houma and Mrs. Charles (Cynthia) Pitre of Bayou Blue; two brothers, Travis J. LeBlanc of Slidell and Hysen LeBlanc Jr. of Pontchatoula; one sister, Mrs. Bobby (Lenadean) LeBlanc of Pontchatoula; 10 grandc hildren; and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hysen LeBlanc Sr. and Emma Rodrigue LeBlanc; and one stepson, Thomas Trosclair. He was a retired dispatcher for Milcam. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 9, 2001 Jeanette Bickford Jeanette Guidry Bickford, 77, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the Annunziata Catholic Church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her two sons, Michael J. Bickford and wife Sue Byrd Bickford of Metairie, and Stephen D. Bickford and wife Cindy Chauvin Bickford of Houma; and one sister, Janice G. Vedros. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julien A. Guidry and Edna Lirette Guidry; two brothers, Roland Guidry and Maxwell Guidry. She retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center after serving as diet coordinator for 29 years. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. December 9, 2001 Gloria Caballero Gloria Pool Caballero, 82, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. A memor ial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. She is survived by one daughter, Stephanie R. Caballero of Thibodaux; two sons, George L. Caballero of Raceland and Kenneth L. Caballero of Houston; one brother, Stephen D. Pool of Aberdeen, Wash.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Decatur Pool and Eleanor Robin Pool; and one sister, Dorothy Pool Herbert. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. December 9, 2001 Gregory Herpin Gregory George Herpin, 40, a native of Crowley and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, George and Marjorie Marmande Herpin of Houma; his companion, Kimberly Broussard; one sister, Shelly Herpin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Theodore and Alice Herpin, E.B. Marmande and Marjorie Marmande Morgan; one step-grandfather, Dr. Mim Morgan. Pallbearers will be Tim Benoit, Eddie Mortiney, Mike Hudson, Mark Pennison, Randy Badeaux and Lee Grau. Herpin was vice president for Guarantee Broadcasting and was awarded the Business of the Year 1996 for Broadcasting in Baton Rouge award. He graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School and Nicholls State University. December 9, 2001 Ella Sedotal Ella Mae Daily Sedotal, 67, a native of Adeline and a resident of New Iberia, died at 12:09 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation wil l be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at David Funeral Home - New Iberia North and 8 a.m. until an 11 a.m. Mass Monday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Patoutville. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred P. Sedotal of New Iberia; one daughter, Karen S. Kinniff and husband David Kinniff of Houma; one son, Neil Sedotal of Corpus Christi, Texas; and one brother, Linwood J. Daily and wife Barbara Daily of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eno Daily and Gerty Stein Daily; and two sisters, Enola Jolet and Yolande Louviere. December 10, 2001 Hester Mary Hawkins Banks Hester Mary Hawkins Banks, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Banks Jr., her parents, Eddie and Luberta Jones Hawkins, and one brother, Oscar Hawkins Sr. She was a homemaker and served on the Deaconess Board at St. Peter Baptist Church. December 10, 2001 Bernard George Champagne Bernard George Champagne, 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis II Mausoleum. He is survived by his companion, Dane LeBouef; his parents, Vernon and Rose May LeBouef Champagne; two brothers, Vernon James Champagne and wife, Catherine, and Tommy Champagne and wife, Kim; one sister, Judy C. Gaudet and husband, Daniel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his former companion, Dale Charpentier; and his grandparents, Amanda and Sidney Champagne and Helaire and Zelda LeBouef. He was a hairstylist and a realtor with Patterson and Town and Country Real Estate and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. December 10, 2001 Joseph "Yank" "Pop" Chiasson Joseph "Yank" "Pop" Chiasson, 85, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Garnet Caillouet Chiasson of Chackbay; three sons, Jimmie Chiasson of Chackbay, Rusty Chiasson of Thibodaux, and Stephen Caillouet, also of Chackbay; three daughters, Sandra Hotard of Kraemer, Glenda Miller of Maine, and Debra Stevens of Chackbay; one brother, Sheldon Chiasson; five sisters, Nina Ledet, Mary Marcello, Lodia Rodrigue, Mildred Grazier, and Dorothy Howard; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Malina Poneville Chiasson; and four brothers, Albert, Wilbert, Preston and Wiley Chiasson. He was a U.S. Army veteran in World War II. He was retired from McDermott and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. December 10, 2001 Enola Guidry Curole Enola Guidry Curole, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Deidre Curole of Shreveport; one daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Norris Plaisance of Cut Off; six brothers, Anse, Armand Jr., Kelton, Nolan, Alvin and Jessie Guidry; one sister, Katherine Guidry; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Varice C. Curole; her parents, Armand and Atasia Anselmi Guidry; one grandson, Jace Michael Plaisance; five brothers, Eves, Andre, Harrison, Levennson, and Steven Guidry; and one sister, Priscilla Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. December 10, 2001 Joseph Berwick Foret Sr. Joseph Berwick Foret Sr., 71, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Joseph Furlin Foret Sr., Troy Edward Foret Sr., Joseph Berwick Foret Jr., all of Dulac, and James Micheal Foret of Houma; five daughters, Emelda Mae Foret Dean, Priscilla Marie Foret Duthu, Rosella Mae Foret Carlos, Loretta Ann Foret Pierron, and Lisa Lynn Foret, all of Dulac; one brother, Joseph Floyd Foret Sr. of Dulac; one sister, Susie Foret Courteaux of Montegut; 24 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lillian Parfait Foret; his par ents, Albert Esley Foret and Ernestine Crochet Foret; one son, Joseph Ernest Foret; one brother, John Dudley Foret Sr.; and four sisters, Mary Foret Billiot, Lucille Foret Luke, Shirley Foret Dion, and Doris Foret Verrett. He was a retired boat captain for J. Ray McDermott and was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. December 10, 2001 Randall King Owen Sr. Randall King Owen Sr., 51, a native of Fulton, Ky., and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by four sons, Randall K. Owen II of Pineville, and Randall, Mark and Daniel Owen, all of California; and three brothers. December 11, 2001 Norman "Manu" Adams Norman "Manu" Adams, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Monic Adams of Cut Off; four sons, David Adams of Cut Off, Keith Adams of Larose, Gerald LeMaire of Chauvin and Joseph LeMaire Jr. of Larose; one brother, Edward Adams of Cut Off; one sister, Vivian Prejean of Church Point; n ine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Florida Danos Adams; and one brother, Milton Adams. He was a U.S. Navy veteran in World War II and a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was self-employed in the boat rental business. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. December 11, 2001 Felix Joseph Becnel Sr. Felix Joseph Becnel Sr., 83, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Albertine Kraemer Becnel; six sons, Felix Jr., James Sr., Harry, Tommy, Richard and Gene Becnel; one daughter, Janice Charleville; one brother, Harris Becnel; one sister, Gertrude Becnel; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Felicie Stein Becnel; two brothers, Aristlide and Stanislaus Becnel; three sisters, Margurite Torres, Yolanda Becnel and Felicie Roulet; two grandsons, Jeffery Charleville and Chad Becnel; and one granddaughter, Kay Becnel. December 11, 2001 Anthony Michael Brown Anthony Michael Brown, newborn, a native and resident of New Windsor, Md., died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Private funeral services will be held at Hartzler Funeral Home in Union Bridge, Md., with burial in Mount Joy Cemetery in Uniontown. He is survived by his mother, Marchele Lindell Summers of New Windsor; his father, Keith Louis Brown Jr. of Houma; his grandparents, Betty Jean Summers of Westmi nster, Marlynn Lloyd Summers of New Windsor, and Sandra Ann Brown and Keith Lewis Brown, both of Houma. December 11, 2001 Bernard George Champagne Bernard George Champagne, 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis II Mausoleum. He is survived by his companion, Dane LeBouef; his parents, Vernon and Rose May LeBouef Champagne; two brothers, Vernon James Champagne and wife, Catherine, and Tommy Champagne and wife, Kim; one sister, Judy C. Gaudet and husband, Daniel; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his former companion, Dale Charpentier; and his grandparents, Amanda and Sidney Champagne, and Helaire and Zelda LeBouef. He was a hairstylist and a realtor with Patterson Real Estate and Town and Country Real Estate and a member of Woodmen of the Wor ld. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 11, 2001 Irene Boudreaux Lagrange Irene Boudreaux Lagrange, 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Lagrange; her parents, Rudolph and Julia Boudreaux Boudreaux; one son, Alvin Lagrange; one brother, Harry Boudreaux; and two sisters, Alice B. Richard and Aliss B. Lagrange. December 12, 2001 John "Meatball" Smith Jr. John "Meatball" Smith Jr., 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, John Murray, James Murray, both of New Orleans, Russell Murray of Dallas, Texas, and Lloyd Scrubb of White Plains, N.Y.; one daughter, Zrnestine Riley of New Orleans; one sister, Shirley Patterson of Anchorage, Alaska; 15 grandchildren; and three great-gr andchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Smith; his parents, Henry and Susie Stokes Smith; four brothers, Arthur Ross, Robert Ross, Freddy Smith and James Smith; and one sister, Irene Johnson. December 12, 2001 Washington "Nick" Whitney Washington "Nick" Whitney, 83, a native of Barataria and resident of Larose, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Church Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Peterson Whitney of Larose; one son, Rodney C. Whitney Sr. of Larose; two daughters, Lynn Adams and Gwendolyn Jones, both of Larose; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Washington and Florence Whitney. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. December 13, 2001 Charles "Charlie" Sebastian Barrett Charles "Charlie" Sebastian Barrett, 4, a native and resident of Saltillo, Miss., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Tupelo with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Nancy Barrett of Saltillo; two sisters, Mari anna "Sissy" Barrett and Carolyn "Carrie" Barrett; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Bobbye Carsten of Saltillo; his paternal grandmother, Norma "Tot" Barrett of Houma; his great-grandparents, Marianna Carsten of Stillwater, Okla; and numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Barrett of Houma; and his great-grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Family Support Program, Attention: June Schoeder 2400 Pratt Street, Suite 1400, Durham, N.C. 27705 or any children's charity of your choice. December 13, 2001 William Eugene "Bill" Grant William Eugene "Bill" Grant, 79, a native of Washington, Ind. and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. No services are scheduled. He is survived by one son, Jim Grant and wife, Peggy, of Houma; five grandchildren, Jennifer Grant, Eric Grant, Paul Grant, Andrew Grant and Joseph Grant; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria Grant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Elizabeth Lundergan Grant; his parents, Harry Grant and Ester Grant; and two brothers, Paul Grant and Bob Grant. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of the Elks Club and American Legion in Florida. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 13, 2001 Whitney A. "Bee" Heber t Whitney A. "Bee" Hebert, 83, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:04 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Tony, Huey Sr. and Ronald Hebert; seven daughters, Lois Matherne, Deanna Orgeron, Gloria Griffin, Susan Bychurch, Marsha Bruce, Lucy Hebert and Connie Hebert; two sisters, Eve Pierce and Doris Dubois; 29 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Dufren Hebert; his parents, Albert and Claira Delatte Hebert; three sons, Weldon, Eldon Sr. and Keith Hebert; one daughter, Carolyn Hebert; four brothers, Irvin "Black," Early, Nolan and Horace Hebert; one sister, Geanne Hebert; and three grandchildren, Kim Matherne, Melissa Ledet and Jacob Hebert. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. December 13, 2001 Ethel London Mitchell Ethel London Mitchell, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. James died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Burton Stree t Cemetery in St. James. She is survived by seven sons, Harry Mitchell Sr. and wife, Lillian, of Baton Rouge, Ridgley Mitchell Jr. and wife, Daisey, of Vacherie, Leroy Mitchell Sr. and wife, Brenda, of Edgard, Nathaniel Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Patrick Mitchell Sr. and wife, Acquanette, of Ruston, the Rev. Blair A. Mitchell Sr. and wife, Stella, of Raceland, and Brian K. Mitchell and wife, Doreen, of Marrero; two daughters, Debra Mitchell Legaux of St. James and Elaine Mitchell Thompson and husband, Tommy, of Kenner; one brother, Clarence Willis of Lompoc, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ridgely Mitchell Sr.; her parents, the Rev. Harry London and Emily Keller London; one brother, Curtis London Sr.; and one sister, Annabell London Dugas. She was a homemaker. December 13, 2001 Cynthia Marie Stalling Cynthia Marie Stalling, infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at New Rising Sun Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Charoletta and Bennie James Stalling Sr.; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dillard and Mr. and Mrs. James P. Stalling; three brothers, Bennie J. Stalling Jr., Bruce Lee Stalling and Jessie James Stalling; one sister, Ruby Maxine Stalling; and numer ous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby L. Stalling; and her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Morgan Sr. December 13, 2001 Patricia Anne "Patsy" Parker Thibodaux Patricia Anne "Patsy" Parker Thibodaux, 65, a native of Talisheek and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funera l Home. Mass will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Holmes Cemetery in Talisheek. She is survived by her husband, Ambrose A. Thibodaux of Houma; two sons, Willard R. Thibodaux and William J. Thibodaux, both of Houma; one daughter, Amanda Flora Ann T. Guerrero and husband, Mickey, of Houma; three grandchildren, Shane' E. Buquet, Andre's A. Guerrero and Alison A. Guerrero; one step-grandson, Justin M. Guerrero; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Rhasuw Parker Sr. and Flora Chambers Parker; and two brothers, Ray W. Parker and George R. Parker Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 14, 2001 Savannah Ellen Byrd Savannah Ellen Byrd, 64, a native of Lake Village, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Roy Eugene Allen; one daughter, Cindy Guidry; five brothers, Homer, Rufus, Rubin, Byron and William C. Johnson; three sisters, Martha A. Johnson Dawson, Margie Johnson Hobbs and Docie M. Johnson; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert S. Johnson and Edrie C. Johnson; one daughter, Rachel E. Sucth, two brothers, Burnice Johnson and Robert S. Johnson Jr.; and three sisters, Anna Johnson, Irma Johnson and Mary Jane Johnson. December 14, 2001 Johnny James Johnny James, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Samuel James of Houma; and one sister, Geraldine Williams of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozlin and Hattie James; and one sister, Rosemary James Welsh. December 14, 2001 Erol Paul LeBouef III Erol Paul LeBouef III, infant, a native and resident of Montegut, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his parents, Erol Jr. and Arlene LeBlanc LeBouef of Montegut; and three brothers, Joshua LeBlanc, Kyndal and Luke LeBouef of Montegut. December 14, 2001 Kevin "Kenny Boy" Mack Kevin "Kenny Boy" Mack, 39, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in New Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his mother, Patricia E. Mack; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Mack; four sisters, Peggy Mack Elzy and Pearl, Beatrice and Penny Mack; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Murriel Mack Jr.; and his grandparents, Joseph Sr. and Felma Brown Edwards and Murriel Sr. and Beatrice Boudreaux Mack. He was an employee of North American Shipyard. December 14, 2001 Ruth Gladys Dryden Valure Ruth Gladys Dryden Valure, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvi n Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Anthony "T-Joe" Valure of Mansfield, David Valure, H.P. Valure and Ricky Valure, all of Houma; three daughters, Catherine Pellegrin, Gladys Burton and Dorothy Strange, all of Houma; one foster son, Dale Nielson of Monroe; one foster daughter, Tammy Price of Houma; two brothers, Theodore Dryden and Abraham Dryden, both of Houma; two sisters, Virginia Dryden Valure and Elizabeth Dryden Davis, both of Houma; one step-brother, Wallace Dryden of Houma; two step-sisters, Dorothy Dryden Kendall and Hilda Dryden Smink of Baltimore, Md.; 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Valure and her parents, Elmer Fletcher Dryden and Gladys Marie Chauvin Dryden. She was a homemaker and a member of the East Park Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. December 16, 2001 Nora Valerie LeBlanc Boudreaux Nora Valerie LeBlanc Boudreaux, 90, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is s urvived by two sons, Clay J. Boudreaux and wife, Margie, of Jackson, Miss., and Guy Boudreaux and wife, Brenda, of Bayou Blue; two daughters, Mrs. Luke (Stella) Martin of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Chris (Diana) Boudreaux of Bayou Blue; one brother, Clarence LeBlanc of Bayou Blue; 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Boudreaux; her parents, Clemille LeBlanc and Ellen Robertson LeBlanc; four brothers, Nelson LeBlanc, Johnny LeBlanc and two infant brothers; and two sisters, Irene Babin and Daisy LeBlanc. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Bayou Blue Presbyterain Church. December 16, 2001 Narry L. Malcombe Narry L. Malcombe, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Alton Malcombe and Lanny Malcombe; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Malcombe; her parents, Joe Lee and Edna Pierce Lee; one daughter, Lucille Malcombe; one brother, Camille Lee; and one sister, Lynn Gisclair. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of Catholic Daughters. December 16, 2001 Sandra Matherne Oubre Sandra Matherne Oubre, 55, a native of Des Allemands, a former resident of Luling and a resident of Hahnville, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her husband, Gerard L. Oubre; two sons, Blaine Oubre and Britten Oubre; one brother, Steven Matherne; one sister, Sybil Matherne Montet; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham and Inez Vicknair Matherne. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 131 of Luling. December 16, 2001 Lynette Martel Landry Perkins Lynette Martel Landry Perkins, 36, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:44 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Garden in Tylertown, Miss. She is survived by her husband, David Nelson Perkins; her parents, Daniel Joseph Landry and Hoyt Willene Bearden Landry of Bourg; one son, Bradley David Perkins; and three brothers, Aar on Daniel Landry of Bourg, Christopher David Landry of Panama City, Fla., and Gavin Hugh Landry of Las Vegas. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of First Baptist Church. December 16, 2001 Richard Russel Torbert Sr. Richard Russel Torbert Sr., 59, a native of Franklin and a resident of Lockport, died at 1:29 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at noon Monday at First United M ethodist Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gail Badeaux Torbert; three sons, Richard Torbert Jr. of Thibodaux, Craig Torbert and wife, Pat, of San Antonio and Mark Torbert and wife, Kathy, of Houma; one daughter, Denise Quick and husband, Bobby, of Biloxi, Miss.; two sisters, Peggy Adams of Houma and Bobby Torbert of Houston; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Torbert Sr. and Jeanette Guillotte Torbert; and one brother, Thomas Torbert II. He was a self-employed credit consultant and a parishioner of First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations mady be made to First United Methodist Learning Center or Rotary Foundation. December 16, 2001 Ruth Gladys Dryden Valure Ruth Gladys Dryden Valure, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resi dent of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation was from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Anthony "T-Joe" Valure of Mansfield, David Valure, H.P. Valure and Ricky Valure of Houma; three daughters, Catherine Pellegrin, Gladys Burton and Dorothy Strange of Houma; one foster son, Dale Nielson of Monroe; one foster daughter, Tammy Price of Houma; 29 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Valure; her parents, Elmer Fletcher Dryden and Gladys Marie Naquin Dryden; two brothers, Theodore Dryden and Abraham Dryden; two sisters, Virginia Dryden Valure and Elizabeth Dryden Davis; one stepbrother, Wallace Dryden; two stepsisters, Dorothy Dryden Kendall and Hilda Dryden Smink; two grandchildren, Michael Valure and Guy Valure; and one great-grandchild, Angel Scott. She was a homemaker and a member of the East Park Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 17, 2001 Jesty Danos Jesty Danos, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Erath, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation wi ll be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Willie J. Danos; one brother, Wilfred Danos; one sister, Viola Danos; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Galliano Danos; his parents, Willie Jessie Danos and Almire Orgeron Danos; one daughter, Rosanna Danos Broussard; two brothers, Adolph Danos and Necisse Danos; and one sister, Leda Danos. December 17, 2001 Joseph J. Kane Joseph J. Kane, 66, a native of New Jersey and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Kane; two sons, David and Ronnie Kane; one daughter, Sandy Landry; one sister, Joyce Kane; and seven grandsons. He helped institute Biddy Basketball in Thibodaux and coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball and was past President of Thibodaux High Tiger Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association. December 17, 2001 Felix Wilbert "Bert" Landry Felix Wilbert "Bert" Landry, 75, a native of Broussard and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 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 chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Guidry Landry of Houma; three sons, Barry Landry and wife, Karen Landry, and Patrick "Kelly" Landry and wife, Celeste Landry, all of Houma, and Greg Landry and wife, Carissa Landry of Lafayette; three daughters, Debbie Galbreath, Karla Basco and Dina Landry, all of Houma; one sister, Mildred Ryder of Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and Rosco. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Landry and Florence Broussard Landry. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 17, 2001 Erin Joseph "E.J." Marcel Erin Joseph "E.J." Marcel, 71, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Dufrene Marcel of Houma; one son, Eric J. Marcel and wife, Candice Horner Marcel of Bradenton, Fla.; three daugh ters, Mrs. Marty (Debra) Thibodeaux of Chauvin, Mrs. David (Susan) Prevost and Mrs. David (Penny) Lirette, all of Houma; one brother, Melvin "Mel" Marcel of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Mae M. Bergeron, Tillie M. Tierce, Agnes M. Daigle, Mary M. Detillier, of Houma and Gertrude Cantrelle; and five grandchildren, Wes Thibodeaux of Chauvin, Jessica Lorio and Kristen Prevost, both of Houma, Alexander "Alex" Marcel and Carol Marcel both of Bradenton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Marcel and Alfreida Pontiff Marcel of Bayou Blue; three brothers, Horace "Bob' Marcel, Francis "Slim" Marcel and Forrest "Black" Marcel; and one sister, Wilma "Willie" Voclain. He was a retired employee for Dresser Magcobar for 30 years. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion Post No. 3700. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 17, 2001 Wicknel Pierre Scioneaux Wicknel Pierre Scioneaux, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pearl R. Scioneaux; three daughters, Sally S. Naquin, Brenda S. Barker and Susan S. Sevin; one sister, Marie S. Baudoin; one step-sister, Claudia M. Ory; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victorin Scioneaux and Olivia Schaubert Scioneaux; three brothers, Ernest, Lynn and Agnes Scioneaux; and two sisters, Viola S. Becnel and Lelia S. Oubre. December 17, 2001 Rochelle Wolfe Rochelle Wolfe, 44, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001. Services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Houma with burial in New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Doris Wolfe of Baton Rouge; two children, Rashad O. Wolfe and Tatum L. Wolfe, both of Houma; two brothers, Alvin Wallis Sr. of Houma and Reginald C. Wolfe Sr. of Gibson; three sisters, Dianne Abott and Roxann Ardoin, both of Baton Rouge and Constance Wolfe of Houma; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Wolfe Sr. and one brother, Clarence Wolfe Jr. December 18, 2001 Edith Authement Bourg Edith Authement Bourg, 84, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thiboda ux Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Herman H. Bourg Jr. and wife, Noel, Ronald G. Bourg and wife, Connie and Ernest P. Bourg; four daughters, Beverly Stroup, Ruby Mullins and husband, Roger, Audrey Hall and husband, Ray and Debra Andras and husband, Wilson; one brother, Oscar Authement, one sister, Esther Fox; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in d eath by her husband, Herman Henry Bourg Sr.; her parents, Ernest P. and Leah Fernandez Authement; one sister, Mildred Rebstock; and one son-in-law, Herbert Stroup. December 18, 2001 Antoine Cheramie Antoine Cheramie, 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Heffelfinger Cheramie; two daughters, Antoinette Aucoin and Angela Cheramie; one sister, Helen Moise; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Rosemae Pitre Cheramie; six brothers, Amadee, Gracien, Vhores, Mack, Harrison Sr. and William Cheramie; and two sisters, Rose Cheramie and Minta Cheramie. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veteran of Foreign Wars, American Legion, St. Joseph Holy Name Society and U.S. Submarine Veteran of World War II. He was owner of Galliano ACE Hardware and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. December 18, 2001 Luderic "Dodo" Lafont Sr. Luderic "Dodo" Lafont Sr., 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:07 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Curole Lafont; two sons, Farrell and Luderic Lafont Jr.; two step-sons, Terry and Gregory Curole; two daughters, Laura L. Brooks and Rebecca Toups; three step-daughters, Shelly Adams, Darla McDonald and Nicole Curole; one sister, Claudette L. Vedros; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Unicia Terrebonne Lafont; two brothers, Ernest and Ludovick Lafont; two half-brothers; and one half-sister. He was a Boy Scout Master of Troop No. 338 and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was employed by Southern Guard Service of Larose. Decemb er 18, 2001 Florence Rigaud LeBlanc Florence Rigaud LeBlanc, 70, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Daniel and Donald LeBlanc; one daughter, Dorothy Adam; two brothers, Edmond and Norman Rigaud; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Joseph LeBlanc; her parents, Arthur and Dorothy Crosby Rigaud; three brothers, Maxine, Theard and Arthur Rigaud; and three sisters, Josephine Mess, Hazel Rigaud and Artenes "Tiny" Guidry. She was a homemaker. December 18, 2001 Annie Rogers Reid Annie Rogers Reid, 84, a native of Ashland Plantation and resident of Slidell, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, R. Thomas Reid and wife, Judy, of Slidell, and C. Wayne Reid Sr. and wife, Cathy, of Houma; one sister, Louise R. Crochet of Centerville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Reid; her parents, Emile Rogers Sr. and Eloize Fanguy Rogers; one son, R. James Reid; two brothers, Emile Rogers Jr. and Olden Rogers; three sisters, Odile Colwart, Marie Bergeron and Alice Babin; and one granddaughter, Alisa Porche. She was a homemaker and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. December 18, 2001 Edward Sons Edward Sons, 70, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 6:09 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by three sons, Edward "Michael" Sons, Timothy Joseph Sons and Craig Lee Sons; three daughters, Barbara Kyle, Diane Dubois and Deborah Brown; two brothers, Merville Sons and Donald Sons; three sisters, Leola White, Ethel Sauce and Billie Voisin; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odete Mayon Sons; his parents, Ethel Alberta Sons and Edward Sons; one daughter, Peggy Sons Engeron; and one sister, Rose Mary Romero. He was a retired contractor. December 19, 2001 Coralie "Kitty" Whipple Hornsby Coralie "Kitty" Whipple Hornsby, 82, a native and resident of Bourg, died a t 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Bradley Hornsby of Park City, Utah, and Stephen Hornsby of Bourg; one daughter, Glenda Hornsby Aycock of Houma; one brother, Wayland "Bim" J. Whipple of Golden Meadow; two grandsons, Dwayne Hornsby and Daryl Hornsby; two granddaughters, Dena Aycock Nettleton and Laura Aycock; and one great-grandson, Tyler Nettleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramos Andrew Hornsby; her parents, Charles Aaron and Euphrosine Guidry Whipple of Bourg; and six brothers, Lynn Mark, Weldon Adrian, Delmore John, Maurice E., Charles Frederick and Ruldoph Joseph Whipple. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 19, 2001 Lawrence Edward "Larry" Porche Lawrence Edward "Larry" Porche, 50, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home in Baton Rouge with burial in Winnfield Cemetery. He is survived by his former companion, Sheila Taylor; two sisters, Emma Porche Knox and Lynda Marie Collins, both of B aton Rouge; three brothers, Calvin Collins Jr. of Minneapolis, Minn., Alton Collins of Longbeach, Calif., and Robert Collins of Baton Rouge; two nephews; one great nephew; and one great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Edward Porche Sr. and Bridgett Ross Porche Collins, both of Houma; and one brother, Gregory Collins. He was a merchant seamen. December 19, 2001 Katie LeBoeuf Shepherd Katie LeBoeuf Shepherd, 103, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Luby (Vera) Bergeron and Mrs. Oswald (Catherine) Geist; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Shepherd; her parents, Eugene and Ernestine Boudreaux LeBoeuf; two sons, F.E. and Warren Shepherd; one foster daughter, Mildred Bonvillian Molaison; four sisters, Lydia Boudreaux, Odile Bonvillian, Edna Himel and Eula Angelo; four brothers, Frank, Jim, Joe and Robert LeBoeuf; and five half sisters and brothers, Olivia Veyre, Alida Henry, Theogene, Mack and Alcide LeBoeuf. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Ca tholic Church and a member of St. Lawrence Altar Society. December 19, 2001 Lillie Mae Patterson Greene Stanley Lillie Mae Patterson Greene Stanley, 81, a native of Gunner, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Greene Burguieres and husband, Chapman Burguieres of Houma; three stepsons, W.F. Stanl ey Jr., Ricky Stanley of Morgan City and Eddie Jo Stanley; two sisters, Vera B. Owens and Louise B. Neal of Grand Prairie, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Chapman H. Burguieres III, Paul Henry Burguieres, Chip Greene, Johnny Greene, Roger Greene, Brian Greene and Raymond Greene. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Stanley Sr.; her parents, Otto and Clara Patterson; one son, Dale E. Greene Sr.; one grandson, Dale E. Green Jr.; four brothers, Willy L. Patterson, Robert Douglas Patterson, Franklin James Patterson and William Oscar Patterson; and two half-sisters, Daisy Patterson and Myrtle Patterson. She was a retired seamstress and a member of the First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arra ngements. December 19, 2001 Yvonne Toups Uzee Yvonne Toups Uzee, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Philip D. Uzee; one son, David Uzee; one daughter, Denise Uzee; one daughter-in-law, Trina Uzee; two granddaughters, Elyse and Camille Uzee; three brothers, D.D., Carl and Donald Toups; two sisters, Eveline Comeaux and Lucille Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvestre and Lydia Legendre Toups; two brothers, Lynn and Blaise Toups; and one sister, Lena Rau. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America; Daughters of the American Revolution and the Thibodaux Literary Club. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 19, 2001 Ruth Josephine Belanger Voss Ruth Josephine Belanger Voss, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is s urvived by two sons, Hansel Voss of Houma and Vaughn Voss and wife, Claudette Voss of Bourg; one daughter, Judith Voss Templeton and husband, Robert Templeton of Houma; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Voss; her parents, James Belanger and Eunice Martin Belanger; two brothers, Leland Belanger and Rubel Belanger; and four sisters, Mrs. V.R. (Hilma) Glasson, Mrs. W.T. (Nell) Hafford, Mrs. Shelby (Floyd) Lirette and Rita Maxine Belanger. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of Americans, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 31, Terrebonne Genealogical Society, American Association of Retired Persons, Terrebonne Council on Aging, and Eucharistic Minister of Holy Rosary. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. December 20, 2001 Charles Curtis Cook Charles Curtis Cook, 63, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland Cook and Eva Sauvaunt Cook. He was a retired school teacher. December 20, 2001 James Hudson Sr. James Hudson Sr., 69, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Detroit, Mich., died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He is survived by his wife, Edwina Hudson; three children; two sisters, Elnora Joseph of Donaldsonville and Margaret Williams of Houma; one brother, Henry Bradley of New York; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and three brothers. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. December 20, 2001 Mattison Sue Rathel Mattison Sue Rathel, infant, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with burial in Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by her parents, Terry Lee Rathel and Christy Renee Hudson; her grandparents, Floyd and Phyllis Winfree and Joe and Glenda Hudson and Rebecca Bray Hudson; one brother, Jonathan Thomas; and one sister, Jasmine Rathel. December 20, 2001 Katie LeBoeuf Shepherd Katie LeBoeuf Shepherd, 103, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Ho uma, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Luby (Vera) Bergeron and Mrs. Oswald (Catherine) Geist; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Shepherd; her parents, Eugene and Ernestine Boudreaux LeBoeuf; two sons, F.E. and Warren Shepherd; one foster daughter, Mildred Bonvillian Molaison; four sisters, Lydia Boudreaux, Odile Bonvillian, Edna Himel and Eula Angelo; four brothers, Frank, Jim, Joe and Robert LeBoeuf; and five half sisters and brothers, Olivia Veyre, Alida Henry, Theogene, Mack and Alcide LeBoeuf. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a member of St. Lawrence Altar Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, P.O. Box 426, Schriever, La., 70395. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 20, 2001 Earl Young Earl Young, 48, a native of Terrebonne parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel. Services wi ll be at noon Friday at the chapel with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his caregiver, Isabell Bell Walker of Houma; four brothers, Joseph Young, Jerry Young, Terry Young, and Edward Young, all of Houma; and two sisters, Rita Mae Young and Eula Young. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Jack Young Sr. and Eula Mae Young; and one brother, Joseph Jack Young Jr. December 21, 2001 Essey Anthony Babin Essey Anthony Babin, 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Upper Little Caillou, died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from noon to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel in Upper Little Caillou. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church with burial in St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Melba Duplantis Babin of Upper Little Caillou; three sons, Robert Babin of Bourg, Lee Babin of Nashville, Tenn., and Don Babin of Upper Little Caillou; one daughter, Judy Mount of Upper Little Caillou; three sisters, Nettie Pichauffe, Aline Buquet and Lillian Pichauffe; eight grandchilden; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Gilbert and Edna Porche Babin; two brothers, Ives and Whyley Babin; and one sister, Lilli Dupre. He was re tired from Delta Iron Works and GEMCO and was co-owner of Babin's Bait and Tackle in Upper Little Caillou. December 21, 2001 Israel Cuellar Israel Cuellar, 63, a native of Wharton, Texas, and resident of Des Allemands, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Slavik Funeral Home in Ganado, Texas. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in Assumption Cemetery in Ganado. He is survived by one son, Israel Cuellar Jr.; three daughters, Phyllis Waddy, Leonora Cuellar and Celia "Cookie" Cuellar; one brother, Hermilo "Joe" Duran; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild . He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Zarate Cuellar; his parents, Arnulfo and Celia Cuellar; and two brothers, Adam Duran and Ismael Duran. December 21, 2001 Derrick D. Diggs Sr. Derrick D. Diggs Sr., 29, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his fianc?e, Danielle Turner of Houma; his father, Warren Scott of New Orleans; one son, Derrick D. Diggs Jr. of Houma; his grandfather, Herman Diggs Sr. of Houma; two brothers, Herber t L. Diggs Sr. and Warkaneski Scott, both of Houma; one half-brother, Dwight Smith of Houma; and two sisters, Talana J. Diggs Farmer of Beaufort, S.C., and Ivy O. Townsend of Albany, Ga. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gilda Diggs; and his grandparents, Mary Robinson Smith Diggs and Ruth Riley and John Scott. December 21, 2001 Gordon Paul "Tee" Deroche Sr. Gordon Paul "Tee" Deroche Sr., 65, a native of Ashland Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Della Dumont Deroche of Houma; one son, Gordan P. Deroche Jr. of Houma; two brothers, Ernest Deroche of Houma and Joseph Deroche of Gretna; two sisters, Rita Duplantis and Joyce Pitre of Houma; two grandchildren, Jessica Sederes and Joseph Deroche; and two great-grandchildren, Alex Sederes and Christopher Sederes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph August Deroche and Edna Mary McElroy Deroche. He was a security guard at South Louisiana Medical Center and a former deputy for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 21, 2001 Haywood Durkins Haywood Durkins, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by five brothers, Willie, Anthony, Stanley and Noel Durkins, all of Houma, and Alexander Durkins Jr. of Ethel; four sisters, Zeovia Redmond, Elaine Austin, Laura Jones and Dianne Scoby, all of Houma; one aunt, one uncle and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Durkins Sr. and Carrie Johnson Durkins. December 21, 2001 Elsie Bergeron Gilbert Elsie Bergeron Gilbert, 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church with burial in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by one brother, Iven J. Bergeron; and two sisters, Hesmie Himel and Thelma Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gilbert; her parents, Philip and Angella Oncale Bergeron; and one brother, Hervey Bergeron. December 21, 2001 The Rev. Dr. Emanuel Gumms Sr. The Rev. Dr. Emanuel G. Gumms Sr., 73, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Marrero. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Emanuel Gumms Jr. of New Orleans; two daughters, Salyria G. Williams of Houma and Valenti H. Gumms of Baton Rouge; one brother, Charles Neal of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. He was a graduate of Straight Business College, received a bachelor of divinity from Union Seminary, a doctorate of theology from Inter Baptist Theological and a doctorate of philosophy from Universal Bible Institute, organized the First New Testament Missionary and Educational Baptist Church in Gretna where he served as pastor, organized the New Testament Baptist Bible Center in Harvey where he also served as pastor, organized the Louisiana Christian Bible College in Baton Rouge and served as Dean of Academic Affairs, served as president of West New Orleans Baptist Association, secretary of Jefferson Parish Ministers Union, board chairman of Jefferson Parish Voters League, Army chaplain, and chaplain of Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 2403. December 22, 2001 Milton Joseph Adams Milton Joseph Adams, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Earline Babin Adams; one son-in-law, Alvin Vedros; one daughter, Connie Adams Vedros; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justine and Eva Lerille Adams; two brothers, Whitney and Eddie Adams; and one sister, Edith Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. December 22, 2001 Edward Trosclair Jr. Edward "Chinie" Trosclair Jr., 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:37 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Claire Boudreaux Trosclair; his parents, Rose Marie Thibodaux Trosclair and Edward Trosclair Sr.; one son, Adam Trosclair; one daughter, Kylie Trosclair; two brothers, Keith and Kevin Trosclair; and two sisters, Sheila Kling and Lisa Boudreaux. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. December 22, 2001 Felix John Tabor Felix John Tabor, 75, a native of L abadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sisters, Evella T. Benoit, Noemie T. Thibodaux, Hortense T. Usey and Virgie T. Guillot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Maria Hebert Tabor; two brothers, Richard Tabor and Antoine Tabor; and one sister, Ethel Tabor. He was a U.S. Army veteran. December 23, 2001 Nellie P. Bergeron Nellie P. Bergeron, 80, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, Ronald C. Ledet; one daughter, Maureen Bergeron; one brother, Lawrence "Bully' Prejean; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Pampy" Bergeron; her parents, Justile and Manuela Plaisance Bergeron; and two sons, Daniel J. and Michael P. Bergeron. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. December 23, 2001 Bennie Bailey Naquin Hardberger Bennie Bailey Naquin Hardberger, 78, a native of Junction City and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Mond ay at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Florian Max Hardberger; three daughters, Pearl LaDelle, Norma Rae DeFreese and Rita Naquin Rivault and her husband Randell Rivault; three step-children, Dottie Hardberger, Karl Hardberger and Max Hardberger; one brother, John M. Bailey; one sister, Nancy Bailey Bordelon; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy "Walking Charlie" Naquin; her parents, Arthur Bailey and Pearl Mills Bailey; two brothers, Thomas Bailey and Andrew Bailey and a sister, Ina Bailey Sumrall. She was a former resident of St. Joseph Manor. December 23, 2 001 Sarah Billiot Robling Sarah Billiot Robling, 57, a native of Houma and a resident of Dulac, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001. Contact Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland at 537-5261 for arrangements. She is survived by three sons, Timothy "Timmy" Robling, Samuel Robling and Chris Robling; two step-sons, Frank Baker and Kenneth Robling; two daughters, Mrs. Kevin (Michelle) Clark and Marilyn Robling; three brothers, Robert, Leffery and Nolan Billiot; six sisters, Hazel Lovell, Martha Billiot, Amy Bergeron, Cecile Boudreaux, Rita Billiot and Rose Linton; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in de ath by her husband, Jimmie Dwayne Robling; and two brothers, Leroy and Junius Billiot. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. December 24, 2001 Kate Bourg Cochennic Kate Bourg Cochennic, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation is 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joffery Cochennic Sr.; one son, Joffery Cochennic Jr.; two daughters, Dianna Cheramie and Elaine Simon of Lafayette; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Philomine Naquin Bourg; four brothers, Oliver Bourg, Elfedge Bourg, Xavier Bourg and Ivy Bourg; and three sisters, Marie Levron, Agathe Duet and Eulalie Galiano. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, a member of Ladies of Lasalette and a charter member of Lasalette KC Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and was a self-employed jeweler. December 25, 2001 Forrest Cannon Forrest Webber Cannon, 80, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Loraine McCoy Cannon of Houma; four sons, David Cannon and wife, Brenda, James Cannon and wife, Liz, Daniel Cannon and wife, Tricia, all of Houma, and Ronald Cannon and wife, Pam, of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Shirley) Use' and Mrs. Dale (Nancy) Brown of Houma; one sister, Ruby Slagle of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; Shaawn Cannon, Derek Brown, Ben Cannon, Seth Cannon, Joshua Cannon, Michael Brown, B.J. Brown, Heather Dahl, Staacy Moldo, DeVonne Barron, Sarah Cannon, Lindsey Cannon, Stephanie Cannon and Aimee Cole; and six great-grandchilden, Jessica Rae Brown, Anna Alicia Watkins, Harleigh Kay Dahl, Eddie Baron, Jenna Baron and Dylaan McCoy Cannon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mason Cannon and Florence Nix Cannon; one son, Edward Raymond Cannon; and six brothers, Tom Cannon, Bud Cannon, E.B. Cannon, Delepho Cannon, Mason Cannon and Chester Cannon. He was owner of Louisiana Compression Maintenance Co. since 1976 and former owner of Cannon's Landing. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a U.S. Army veteran in World War II and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of a rrangments. December 25, 2001 Frank H. Cavalier Frank H. Cavalier, 86, a native and resident of Pierre Part, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Daigle Cavalier; one stepson, Steve Cedotal; one daughter, Nancy C. Gaudet; one brother, Fernand Cavalier; one sister, Annie C. Gros; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Cavalier and Ozelia Albaras Cavalier; two daughters, Betty C. Roberts and Shirley Cavalier; and eight brothers, Noray, Camilie, Noha, Irvin, Allen, Edmond, Edwin and Lucien Cavalier. December 25, 2001 Christopher Diggs Christopher Diggs, 26, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Linda Diggs Dorsey; his stepfather, Leonard Dorsey; his fiancee', Rochell Butler of Houma; one daughter, Chrishaun Diggs of Houston, Texas; and two brothers, Shedrick Diggs Jr. and Roderick Diggs, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Shedrick Diggs Sr. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. December 25, 2001 Aimee Barras Parro Aimee Barras Parro, 83, a native of Baldwin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:56 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Randy and Richard Parro; three daughters-in law, Michelle Parro, Cindy Parro and Noel Parro; one daughter, Carole Knobloch; one son-in-law, C.J. Knobloch; one brother, Herbert Barras Jr.; two sisters, Ann Barras and Lynn Leyse; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph H. Parro; her parents, Herbert and Georgette LeBourgeois Barras; her stepmother, Hazel Hebert Barras; two sons, James and Conrad Peter Parro; one sister, Cecile B. Wilson; and one great-grandchild, Desire Talbot. December 25, 2001 Kelley Mancuso Silvestri Kelley Mancuso Silvestri, 41, a native of Metairie and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chu rch with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Bonnie Boudreaux Champagne of Chauvin; her stepfather, Willard Champagne of Chauvin; one son, Anthony Silvestri Jr. of Chauvin; one daughter, Angela Silvestri of Chauvin; one brother, Dominick A. Mancuso II of Metairie; and one sister, Patty M. Pittman of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Silvestri Sr.; and her father, Dominick Anthony Mancuso. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. December 25, 2001 Johnny Micheal Voisin Johnny Micheal Voisin, 38, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 3:12 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Guy Voisin of Houma; his parents, Carroll Voisin Sr. and Janell Sevin Voisin of Chauvin; one son, Kevin Voisin of Chauvin; two daughters, Mrs. Kirk (Michele) Trosclair of Montegut and Ashley Voisin of Houma; one brother, Carroll Voisin Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Janice) Eschete, Mrs. Paul (Cathy) Whitney of Houma and Mrs. Derek (Mary) LeBlanc of Chauvin; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by hi s grandparents, Johnny Voisin and Libby Hebert Voisin Pellegrin, and Onazip Sevin and Agnes Hebert Sevin. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. December 26, 2001 Leola Cadiere Babin Leola Cadiere Babin, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Oneal Babin of Houma; one daughter, Ernestine B. Triche of Houma; two brothers, Joseph J. Cadiere and Shelby J. Cadiere, both of Houma; two sisters, Odilia C. Babin and Shirley C. Babineaux, both of Houma; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three g reat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ovide Joseph Babin; her parents, Thomas N. Cadiere and Jennie M. Pitre Cadiere; two brothers, Wilbert O. Cadiere and Harris J. Cadiere; and two sisters, Viola C. Lirette and Maria Cadiere. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. December 26, 2001 Rebecca "Becky" Lee Chiasson Rebecca "Becky" Lee Chiasson, 29, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Nashville, Tenn., died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday an d from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Leroy J. and Sheila Cook Chiasson; one son, Christopher Chiasson; one brother, Charles Anthony Chiasson; and one sister, Melanie Hall. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Edith Thibodeaux Chiasson and Alfred and Kathleen Stokeld Cook; and one brother, Christopher John Chiasson. She was an employee of the Phoenix Restaurant Group. December 26, 2001 Clifford "Boboy" Gros Clifford "Boboy"Gros, 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty St. Pierre Gros of Golden Meadow; one son, Terry Gros of Golden Meadow; and two sisters, Adele Lee of Golden Meadow and Telesia Melancon of Cut Off. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander H. and Emelda Bernard Gros. December 26, 2001 Troy Michael Keller Troy Michael Keller, 31, a native and resident of Johnson Ridge died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visi tation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his wife, Heather Marie Edwards Keller of Johnson Ridge; his parents, Edward Sr. and Odetta Marie Keller of Johnson Ridge; one son, Razan Ahmad Keller of Johnson Ridge; one daughter, Tramiya Michelle Marie Keller of Johnson Ridge; nine brothers and sisters, Tyrone, Edward Jr., Dean Paul Keller, Rindell and Rendell Rounds, all of Johnson Ridge, Brian Keith Redmond of Decatur, Ga., and Jessie, Amanda and Sarah Bonvillian of Dallas, Texas; and his grandmothers, Thelma Redmond and Equilla Keller. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert Redmond and Armand Keller. December 26, 2001 Sweetie Gautreaux Lee Sweetie Gautreaux Lee, 83, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001. Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Methodist Cemetery in Gibson. She is survived by three sons, Jerry Charles Vidos of Jacksonville, Fla., Ray Jude T. Vidos of Patterson, and Robert Paul Lee of Eunice; one sister, Florence G. Landry of Morgan City; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Charles Vidos and Sidney Paul Lee; her parents, Azolin F. and Melanie Solar Gautreaux; and one son, Dale Thomas Lee. December 26, 2001 Eula "Ma Dear" Maize Eula "Ma Dear" Maize, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, died at 2:47 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Morgan City. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Ernest Maize Jr. of Lake Charles, Edward Maize of Patterson, Charles, Bobby and Anthony Maize, all of Morgan City; four daughters, Lynn Maize of Donaldsonville, Agnes Maize and Gail Brown, both of Morgan City, and Michelle Gray of Conyars, Ga.; two sisters, Rosadell Watts of Morgan City and Deloris Manuel of New Orleans; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. December 27, 2001 Kenneth Paul Aysenne Kenneth Paul Aysenne, 55, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Clara Morvant Aysenne of Thibodaux; two stepsons, Coy Morvant and Travis Morvant; one daughter, Sharon A. Poincot; three sisters, Yvonne A. Frederick, Dolores A. Boyd and Phyllis A. Foret; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Sr. and Agnes Thibodaux Aysenne; and two brothers, Alvin Jr. and Willie Aysenne. He was a coin and stamp collector and a Jehovah's Witness. December 27, 2001 Dennis Joseph Dempster Dennis Joseph Dempster, 63, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Breaux Dempster; four sons, Darren, Barry, Brent and Michael Dempster; three daughters, Darlene Dempster, Darnell Gaubert and Delsey Gaubert; five brothers, Mitchel, Melien, Simon, Landry and Nolan Dempster; four sisters, Thelma Tregre, Ethel Sposito, Doris Trahan and Dolores Chiasson; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicien and Clara Plaisance Dempster; one son, Dennis J. Dempster Jr.; one brother, John Dempster Sr.; and one sister, Velma Cortez. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. December 27, 2001 Cresta Lynn Harlan Cresta Lynn Harlan, 26, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Shreveport, died at 12:44 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Fune ral Home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by her parents, William Jr. "Bungle" and Sheri Harlan Besson; three sisters, Ivy Kraemer, Ahley Besson and Brandy Morris; one brother, Billy Besson; her grandparents, Jim and Pat Morvant, Ed Harlan, and Sarah and Percy Aysenne; two nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, William A. Besson Sr. December 27, 2001 Jack James Hebert Jack James Hebert, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Agnes Chatagnier of Houma; and one brother, Joseph Hebert of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Hebert and Jennie Malbrough Hebert. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. December 27, 2001 Leona "Yawn" Authement Martin Leona "Yawn" Authement Martin, 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three so ns, Tony Martin of Bourg, Blain Martin of Chauvin and Gary Martin of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Sharon Falgout of Mandeville; four brothers, Magnus, Harry Sr., Willard and Eugene Authement; and three sisters, Bridget LeBoeuf, Egnolia Dupre and Viona Lapeyrouse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucius "Pecan" Martin; her parents, Evest and Emilie Trahan Authement; one grandson, Dustin Falgout; four brothers, Felton, Harvey Sr., Andrew and Herman Authement; and one sister, Aggie Picou. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. December 27, 2001 Nora Boudloche Moore Nora Boudloche Moore, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Gary Moore; two daughters, Charlene Babin and Shirley Bychok; one brother, Edgar Boudloche; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Joseph Moore; her parents, Marcel Boudloche and Selesie Matherne Boudloche; three sons, Thaddeus Moore, Floyd Moore and Chris Moore; one daughter, Iona Bourg Eschete; and one grand child. She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. December 27, 2001 Dannette Dale Rogers Dannette Dale Rogers, 15, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7:23 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Dale Sr. and Annette Billiot Rogers of Bourg; her maternal grandparents, Anthony Sr. and Jeannette Courteaux Billiot of Montegut; her paternal grandparents, Ferdinand and Pearl J. Rogers of Bourg; one brother, Dale Rogers Jr. of Bourg; and two sisters, Robinette Rogers of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Teagan Rogers of Bourg. She was a student at Ellender Memorial High School and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. December 27, 2001 Carolyn Daigs Short Carolyn Daigs Short, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the Word of Life Christian Center in Darrow with burial in Live Oak Cemetery in Gisbon. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Warren (Norma S.) Williams and Jewel J. Short, both of Gibson; two adopted daughters, Debra Williams of Houma and Mrs. Frederick (Susan) Dawson of Gibson; two brothers, Northern Daigs of Thibodaux and Eddie Daigs of Gibson; four sisters, Sarah Price of Houma, Prince Pugh, Annie Bradshaw and Dorothy Mosely, all of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Short III; her parents, Prince Daigs and Susie Hartman Daigs; one brother, Sam Daigs; one sister, Georgiana Station Jackson; and four grandchildren. She was a member of the Word of Life Christian Center Church and was a licensed missionary. She was a certified nursing assistant at Maison Deville Nursing Home. December 27, 2001 Carol Marie Terrebonne Carol Marie Terrebonne, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Mobile, Ala., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at South Lafourche Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Jack Broadus; her mother, Lillian Johnfroe Terrebonne; one son, Richard Charpentier Jr. of Jennings; one daughter, Tammy Ann Hester of Mobile; two sisters, Lena Lyons and Kathy Barras; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Parise Joseph Terrebonne; and one brother, Bill Te rrebonne. December 27, 2001 Rebecca "Becki" Zeringue Rebecca "Becki" Zeringue, 55, a native of Jennings and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harold J. Zeringue; her mother, Verna Mae Crochet; one daughter, Michelle Z. McElroy; one brother, Marvin "Jimmy" Crochet; five sisters, Shirley C. Gravois, Anita C. Blanchard, Christine C. Daigle, Mary Beth C. Gravois and Angela C. Colwart; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Moise "Tim" Crochet. December 28, 2001 Rickey A. Burnham Rickey A. Burnham, 51, a native of Whiteville, Texas, and resident of Grand Isle, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Herbert Vegas; two sons, Rockey and Ricki Burnham; two daughters, Richael Lafont and Lacey Christopher; three brothers, Rockey Burham, Marty Vegas and Luggi Vegas; one sister, Angel Blanchard; and six grandchildren. He was preced ed in death by his mother, Helen Guidry Vegas. He was employed by Grand Isle Shipyard. December 28, 2001 Hilda Robicheaux Dupre Hilda Robicheaux Dupre, 92, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Marguerite LeBlanc of Chauvin; four sisters, Pearl Blanchard of Chauvin, Mae Schelley of San Marcos, Calif., Oneita Babin of Houma and Wilma Howard of Hacienda Heights, Calif.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Dupre; her parents, Alphonse and Nettie Robicheaux; two brothers, Rudolph and Allen Robicheaux; and three sisters, Beulah Chauvin, Mildred Desormeaux and Wilma Desormeaux. She was a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a homemaker. acienda Heights, December 28, 2001 Ruby Cecile Fields Ruby Cecile Fields, 102, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Mass w ill be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel with burial in St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by two nephews, Earl Joseph and Dr. Chester L. Fields; and two nieces, Judith Fields Kenney and Eola Fields Hassett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Laurent and Josephine Rogers Fields; four nephews, Magnus Fields Sr., Cyrul Fields, Earl Fields Sr. and Lawrence Fields; three nieces, Aline Fields Boyne, Beulah Fields and Valerie Fields; and one sister, Valerie A. Fields. She was a retired educator in the Terrebonne Parish School System. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 28, 2001 Onita Labiche Onita Labiche, 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:49 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Labiche and Forest Doucet; five daughters, Betty D. Griffin, Barbara D. Guidry, Mary D. Gisclair, Geraldine Brown and Rosa Billiot; one brother, Riley "Red" Labiche; two sisters, Thelma Labiche and Betty L. Cheramie; 32 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon J. and Mary Jean Robertson Labiche; one son, Horace J. Doucet; one daughter, Laura Mae Doucet; one brother, Claude Labiche; and three sisters, Shirley L. Borne, Eula Mae L. Cheramie and Mary L. Lirette. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. December 28, 2001 Velma Bridget Maronge Morici Velma Bridget Maronge Morici, 86, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Luke J. Morici of Houma; and one grandson, Brad Morici. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Leo Morici; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Volcar Maronge; one brother, Evest Maronge; and two sisters, Angelic Adams and Estelle Bourgeois. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funera l Home is in charge of arrangements. December 28, 2001 Adrienne Moses Nevers Adrienne Moses Nevers, 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Nevers Sr. of Houma; two sons, Roosevelt Nevers Jr. and wife, Ba rbara, and Harold Nevers, all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Ben) (Laura) Nevers Adams of Houma; two sisters, Muriel Moses Bennett and Yvette Moses Richard, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Dorothy Moses. She was a member and a Deaconess of Residence Baptist Church and employee of foster grandparent orientation program. December 28, 2001 Isabel Martin Peltier Isabel Martin Peltier, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Richard Peltier and Wilbert Peltier Jr., both of Chauvin and Lynn Peltier of Cut Off; one half-sister, Jane Martin Peak of Upper Little Caillou; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Paul Peltier Sr.; her parents, Israel David Martin and Marguerite Hebert Martin; one daughter, Mary Peltier; and two half-brothers, Roy Martin and Floyd Martin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. December 28, 2001 Leona Landry Pierce Leona Landry P ierce, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Russell Pierce and wife, Eve; three grandchildren, Renee' Becnel, Ray Pierce and Rod Pierce; five great-grandchildren, Kaylen Chiasson, Sloan and Elijah Pierce, and Mason and Morgan Becnel; and three sisters, Edwise Theriot, Earline Mire and Helen Daigle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loveless Pierce; her parents, Wallace and Alcida Autin Landry; five brothers, Onesipe, Paul, Clifton, Whitley and Leon Landry; and five sisters, Wilda Plaisance, Annette Arabie, Winnie Degruise, Edith Plaisance and Odette Landry. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 28, 2001 Brandon Paul Pitre Brandon Paul Pitre, 21, a native and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. today at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survive d by his mother, Pamela Knobloch Pitre; one sister, Shawna Rae Pitre; one brother, Kayce Michael Tromatore; his stepfather, Keith Michael Tromatore; his grandparents, Zula LeCompte Pitre and Albert P. Pitre of Houma, and Ann and James Knobloch; and numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard James Pitre of Houma. December 29, 2001 Ruby Fields Ruby Cecile Fields, 102, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the chapel with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two nephews, Earl Joseph and Dr. Chester L. Fields; and two nieces, Judith Fields Kenney and Leola Fields Hassett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Laurent and Josephine Rogers Fields; four brothers, Magnus Fields Sr., Cyrul Fields, Earl Fields Sr. and Lawrence Fields; and three sisters, Aline Fields Boyne, Beulah Fields and Valerie Fields. She was a retired educator in the Terrebonne Parish School System. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. December 29, 2001 Huey Paul Martin Hughes Huey Paul Martin Hughes, 43, a native of Lake Providence and resident of D'Iberville, Miss., died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Biloxi City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Tina Marie Vargas of Biloxi; three daughters, Tiffany H. Landry of Biloxi, Erica Marie Hughes Weappa of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Dianna Lynn Hughes of Biloxi; three sisters, Diane LeCompte of Wesson, Miss., Brenda Hughes of Houston, Texas, and Denise Burg of Tennessee; one brother, Johnny Hughes of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Huey C. Hughes and Inez Hughes Simoneaux. December 29, 2001 Daniel Emile Laughlin Daniel Emile Laughlin, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church on Corporate Drive in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lirette Laughlin of Houma; one son, Chris Laughlin and wife, Peggy of Houma; one daughter, Kelly Salzer and husband, Al, of Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Steve Dupre and wife, Margo, and Keith Dupre and wife, Amy, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Donna D. Trahan and husband, Ricky, of Houma; one brothe r, Thomas Laughlin of New Orleans; one sister, Sue Kirsch and husband, Henry "Hank," of New Orleans; three grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustus Otto Laughlin and Sophie Sagond Laughlin; and one brother, Patrick Laughlin. He was owner of Terrebonne Office Products and a member of the Krewe of Hercules Carnival Club. He was in the U.S. Air National Guard and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. December 29, 2001 Mark Anthony Quick Jr. Mark Anthony Quick Jr., 21, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel with burial in Grace Christian Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mark Anthony Quick Sr. and Brigette Scales Crespo; two brothers, Brett Michael Babin and Paul Michael Quick; one step-brother, Glen Youngblood Jr.; one sister, Elizabeth Ashley Quick; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sanders; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Quick. December 29, 2001 Judy Dunigan Randolph Judy Dunigan Randolph, 47, a native and resident of Beaumont, Texas, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001. Services were already held. She is survived by her husband, Michael Randolph of Houma; one son, James Lelynn Randolph of Beaumont; two daughters, Chanie Randolph of Beaumont and Chrissa Pellerin of Beaumont; her father in-law and mother in-law, James Randolph and Angelee Randolph of Houma; and two grandchildren. December 30, 2001 Gloria T. Dupre Gloria T. Dupre, 71, a native of Montegut and a resident of Chacahoula, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Morris J. Dupre Jr. and Nelson P. Dupre; and a sister, Myra D. Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris J. Dupre Sr. and Genevieve Davis Dupre; and a brother, Joseph Dupre. December 30, 2001 Norris Pierre Foret Norris Pierre Fo ret, 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation was held from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. yesterday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He was survived by his wife, Rosemary Fayette Foret; one son, Thomas Foret; one daughter, Goldra Fanguy; five brothers, Almus For et, Leroy "Knocky" Foret, Erroll Foret, Eugene Foret and Skippy Foret; two sisters, Shirley Dufrene and Beverly Schaubhut; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Leonelle F. Foret; three brothers, Jerry Foret, Alvin "White" Foret Sr. and Raymond Foret; and a sister, Anna Mae Champagne. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. December 30, 2001 Daniel Emile Laughlin Daniel Emile Laughlin, 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church on Corporate Drive in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lirette Laughlin of Houma; one son, Chris Lauglin and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Kelly Salzer and husband, Al, of Baton Rouge; two stepsons, Steve Dupre and wife, Margo, and Keith Dupre and wife, Amy, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Donna D. Trahan and husband, Ricky, of Houma; one brother, Thomas Laughlin of New Orleans; one sister, Sue Kirsch and husband, Henry "Hank" of New Orleans; three grandchildren, Nicholas Salzer, and Rebecca and Evan Laughlin; 11 step-grandchildren, Corey and Tyler Dupre, Thomas and Ta ylor Trahan, Jonah and Noah Dupre, Melissa Salzer, Eric Pike, Ashley Trahan, and Aimee and Amber Breaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustus Otto Laughlin and Sophie Sagond Laughlin; and one brother, Patrick Laughlin. He was owner of Terrebonne Office Products and a member of the Krewe of Hercules Carnival Club. He was in the U.S. Air National Guard and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements December 30, 2001 Sadie Bourg Lovell Sadie Bourg Lovell, 86, a native of Dularge and a resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home with burial in Garden of Memories in Gray. She was survived by her son, Eugene Lovell; and three daughters, Betty Jean Trosclair, Dolores Ann Gautreaux and Verna Lee Hebert, all of Houma; a brother, Lawrence Bourg of Grand Caillou; and a sister, Stella Bourg Smith of Houma; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry N. Lovell; her parents, Maxillaire and Pamela Savoie Bourg; six brothers, Dalton Bourg, Irvin Bo urg, Harris Bourg, Abbie Bourg, Raymond Bourg and Norris Bourg; three sisters, Alice Bourg Darcey, Olive Bourg Price and Leontine Bourg Lapeyrouse; and two grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Dularge. December 30, 2001 Evia Roberts Neal Evia Roberts Neal, 83, a native of Leesville and a resident of Raceland, died at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland with burial in the Mt. Airy Baptist Cemetery in Boutte. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Bourgeois of Raceland, Doris Neal of Raceland, Diane Todd of Raceland and Carolyn Matthews of Plano, Texas; one brother, C.D. Roberts of Hornbeck; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Neal; and her parents, Archie and Nora Cox Roberts; one brother, Franklin Roberts; and two sisters, Agnes Henry and Mae Miller. December 31, 2001 Leona Marie Hebert Bernard Leona Marie Hebert Bernard, 90, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the chu rch cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Anna Bee) LeBoeuf and Mrs. Richard (Edna) Dupre; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clarence (Lois Green) Bernard; one sister, Mrs. Dennis (Carolyn) Rogers; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ernest Bernard; her parents, Marguerite Buquet Hebert and Xavier Hebert; one son, Clarence Bernard; one brother, Clarence Hebert; and two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Mae) Saucier and Mrs. Wade (Lizzie) Guidry. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. December 31, 2001 Theodore A. Hotard Jr. Theodore A. Hotard Jr., 66, a native of Norco and resident of Vacherie, died at 5:06 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Louise M. Falgoust; one stepson, Virgil Paul Falgoust; two stepdaughters, Jo-el Bordelon and Charlotte Ann Granier; one brother, Winfield Hotard; one sister, Beverly Pankey; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Lily Gonzales Hotard Sr. December 31, 2001 Harris "Harry" Joseph Landry Harris "Harry" Joseph Landry, 88, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Klotzville, died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at St. Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by three sisters, Adele L. Howser of Donaldsonville, Dorothy L. St. Germain of Kenner and Virginia L. Rotolo of Napoleonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Clelie Dugas Landry; one brother, Gabriel Lester Landry; and two sisters, Isabel Landry and Elva Mae Landry.