Obituaries for MARCH 2004; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 15 March 2013 This file has been modified to include obit abstracts done by Brian Oster where full obits were not available. Brian Oster’s obits were reformatted by Cynthia Daigle 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 ************************************************ ======================================================================= MARCH 1, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle BILELLO, RUFAMAY Rufamay Doiron Bilello, 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Lindy J. Guillot and wife, Suncha; one daughter, Vickie B. Tabor and husband, David; two sisters, Amy D. Eschete and Evne Mary Morvant; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor A. Bilello; and her parents, Emile A. Doiron and Laura Gros Doiron. ============================ March 1, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BONVILLAIN, EARLINE MARIE AGNES * age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; services Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum * survived by her curator, Peter P. Roger and wife, Theresa; her under curator, Noland P. Roger Sr. and wife, Ethel; one half-brother, Sidney Bonvillain Sr. and wife, Mello; and one half-sister, Delta Savan * preceded in death by her parents, Justilien Bonvillain and Marie LeRay Bonvillain; three half-brothers, Dudley, Clifton and Ritney Bonvillain; five brothers, Golden, Fulton, Willis, Austillien Jr. and Russell Bonvillain; and one sister, Mabel Bonvillain ============================ March 1, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CASKEY, LOLA DAWSON * age 59, a native of Georgia and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 * memorial service Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma * survived by her husband, Darrell Caskey; one son, Dana Wayne Caskey; two daughters, Tanya M. Stanley and Shanna A. Caskey; two brothers, Leslie and Artie Dawson; one sister, Elaine; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Ann Dawson; and one brother, Robert Dawson * Catholic ============================ March 1, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle DE LA BRETONNE, DELLA Della Mary Bourg de la Bretonne, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m., Feb. 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her son, John D. de la Bretonne; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence W. de la Bretonne Sr.; parents, Lawrence and Marie-Ma dora Boudreaux Bourg; son, Laurence "Larry" de la Bretonne Jr.; brothers, Roy and Raymond Bourg; and one infant granddaughter. She was a homemaker and member of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Donations may be sent to Catholic Social Services, 1220 Aycock St., Houma, LA 70360 Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ March 1, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GRAVOIS, LLOYD JOSEPH * age 75, a native of Kahns and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel; graveside services Tuesday at Maxie Cemetery in Iota * survived by his wife, Nancy Allen Gravois of Houma; three sons, John Gravois and wife, Suzanne, of Mansfield, Texas, Michael Gravois of Daphne, Ala., and Jeffrey Gravois of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Roland Gravois, Henry Gravois and Frank Gravois; four sisters, Ethel Pourciau, Geraldine Waguespack, Pearl McIver and Barbara Jeanfreau; and five grandchildren * preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda J. Gravois; his parents, Henry John Gravois and Emily Melancon Gravois; and one sister, Adrienne Brazan * retired insurance adjuster manager with Crawford and Company, a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Lion’s Club; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral ============================ March 1, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PREJEAN, JOHN M. * age 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Jennifer Berthelot Prejean; his mother, Levie Prejean; two daughters, Gretchen and Lauren Prejean; six brothers, Scuddy, David, Glen, Keith, Larry and Whitney Prejean Jr.; and four sisters, Faye Rochell, Margaret Benoit, Bernice Galiano and Karen Prejean * preceded in death by his father, Whitney "MeMe" Prejean Sr. * sales representative for Coca-Cola of Thibodaux ======================================================================= MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CRECIONIE, ROSELLA LEBOEUF * age 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by two daughters, Pearl Rogers and Bernice Taverz; one sister, Ruby Boudreaux; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Alcie Crescionie; her parents, Basille and Octavia LeBlanc LeBoeuf; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers; and nine sisters ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CROCHET, ANN CAROL ARCENEAUX * age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004 * visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by her husband, Wilson "Red" Crochet of Houma; one son, Craig Crochet and wife, Mary, of Houma; three daughters, Paula Luke and husband, John "Pete" Luke, Jody Weaver and husband, Gregory "Tyra" Weaver of Houma, and Tina Watson and husband, Raymond Watson, of Destin, Fla.; four brothers, Donald "Shoepick" Arceneaux and wife, Dot, L.J. Arceneaux and wife, Merilyn, Dale Arceneaux and wife, Geraldine, and Kenny Arceneaux and wife, Lorena, of Houma; four sisters, Rita Blanchard and husband, Carl, Catherine LeBouef and companion, Douglas Boudreaux, Earline Hebert and husband, Irvin "Snurge," and Gail Pontiff of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kade Luke, Nichole Washam, Brooks Luke, Bryan Theriot, Corey Crochet, Skylar Watson and Kruz Watson; two step- grandchildren, Dawn Renfro and Dana Bourg; one great-grandchild, Alysse Washam; and two step-great- grandchildren, Bryson Renfro and Breden Bourg * preceded in death by her parents, Howard Arceneaux and Gladys Trahan Arceneaux * retired secretary for Red’s Glass Shop of 30 years and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; loving wife and mother * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster JONES, ADAM ‘A. J.’ * age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 7:57 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery * survived by one brother, Lionel Jones Sr. and wife, Earline Jones; and one sister, Clara J. Nickerson * preceded in death by his parents, Charley Jones Sr. and Eliza J. Jones; five brothers, the Rev. Leonard Celestine Sr., Charley Jones Jr., Arthur Jones, Eddie Jones Sr. and Junius Jones; and two sisters, Ethel J. Adams and Mary J. King * Baptist ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster REEVES, JOHN BAXTER ‘JACK’ JR. * age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Lydia, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 * no services were scheduled * survived by one son, Webb Reeves of Oregon; one daughter, Wendy Reeves of Oregon; two sisters, Madeline R. Landry and Lorraine R. Picou, both of Houma; one brother, Roy Reeves of Houma; two step-daughters, Lisa G. Meche and Nicki M. Ortega, both of New Iberia; and six grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Myra Meche Reeves; and his parents, John B. Reeves Sr. and Garnet Blanchard Reeves * laborer with M. A. Patout and Son and was a U. S. Marine Vietnam veteran ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ROBIN, NORA TOUPS * age 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Gretna, died at 2:14 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Floyd Robin and wife, Beatrice, and Danny Robin and wife, Sandra; two daughters, Nellie R. McBride and husband, Robert, and Nora R. Danos and husband Anthony; one brother, Clovis Toups; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Robin Sr.; her parents, Appolinaire Toups Sr. and Mary Louise Melancon Toups; one son, Norman Robin Jr.; one grandson, Ryan Robin; four brothers, Gustave, Octave, Appolinaire "A.J." and Norbert Toups; and four sisters, Victoria T. Cheramie, Esperie T. Cheramie, Alphonsine T. Cheramie and Louise T. Vega ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SASSONI, BARBARA REDDEN DEDON * age 62, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her husband, Linton Sassoni; her mother, Jo Wade; three sons, Walter, Randall and Jason Dedon; three daughters, Patricia Roberts, Alice Martin and Carolyn Bouziga; two brothers, Bud and Jean Redden; two sisters, Nanette Guillot and Linda Sassoni; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by her father, George Redden; and one sister, Sandra Jo Redden * Catholic ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle SCOTT, DALE JEROME Dale Jerome Scott, 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary 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, Carolyn Ann Garner Scott of Kerrville, Texas; two sons, Chris James and wife, Patty, of Laredo, Texas, and Brian James and wife, Lucy, of Kerrville; two brothers, Sherry John Scott and wife, Nikki, and Sandy P. Scott and wife, Kathy, of Raceland; six grandchildren, Ashley James, Amy James, Alexi James, Andrew James, Cameron James and Gabriel James; one godchild, Ryan Scott; one niece, Rita Fenn; one great-niece, Jordan Fenn; one great-nephew, Kaelin Autin; and his friend, Sherry Naquin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Scott Sr. and Oena Eschete Scott. He was owner of Charter Fishing on the Captain Dale Scott Charter Fishing Services. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TAYLOR, JAMIE LEE * age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Charlotte, N.C., died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 * private services held * survived by her husband, Scott Zeitler; her father, Robert Taylor; two sons, Max Staczak and Brandon Alexander; one daughter, Samantha Staczak; and one sister, Sonia Maddox * preceded in death by her mother, Mary Dehavermann Taylor * self-employed and was Christian ======================================================================= MARCH 2, 2004 BARRIOS, PRESTON PAUL * age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2003 * visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, Julius P. Barrios; one daughter, Brenda B. Roberts; and three grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Stevens Barrios; his parents, Joseph and Zeolide Barrios; five brothers, Gillis, Louis, Willie, Raoul and Harry Barrios; and four sisters, Josephine Gross, Bertha Sevin, Henrietta Gauthreaux and Odette Duet ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DUNBAR, THOMAS JOHN JR. * age 60, a native of Loredo, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 * visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; rosary service Thursday at the chapel; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two nephews, Robert P. and Daniel M. Dunbar; two nieces, Karin F. Gary and Denise C. Doyle; and two brothers, Alan Paul Dunbar and wife, Joan H., and Patrick Charles Dunbar and wife, Sandra M. * preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Norma Thibodaux Dunbar; and one niece, Sharon Dunbar * graduate of 1961 class of Thibodaux High, a football player and was a member of the Louisiana State University football squad team between 1962-63; member of the American Legion of Thibodaux and a U. S. veteran; employed as a mechanical draftsman; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church * Falgout Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FORET, MILDRED DELAUNE * age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, Carroll Foret; two daughters, Shirley Gregoire and husband, Fred, and Deanna Landry and husband, Memphis; two brothers, Merlin Delaune and Johnny Delaune; four sisters, Mabel Bailey, Lois Gros, Grace Gros and Ethel Hebert; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Wildet "Pa-doo" Foret; her parents, Sidney Delaune and Julienne Esteve Delaune; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Morris, John "Junior" and Clement; and one sister, Marcella Acosta ============================ MARCH 2, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle March 3, 2004 THIBODAUX, PEGGY Peggy Molaison Thibodaux, 71, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, died at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Flanard "Frank" Thibodaux Sr.; two sons, Flanard A. "Spanky" Thibodaux Jr. and Brett A. Thibodaux; four daughters, Joetta T. Manninen, Cynthia "Cindy" T. Courville, Charlene T. Richard and Shelli T. Bergeron; two brothers, Alvin and Arnold Molaison; one sister, Fay Rita M. Thibodaux; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Antoine and Irma M. Molaison. ======================================================================= MARCH 4, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PITRE, EUNICE JONES * age 88, a native of West Monroe and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by her caretaker and companion, Johnny J. Poincon of Houma; one son, James Feroben and wife, Betty, of Pearl, Miss.; one daughter, Gale Owen; five grandchildren; and numerous great- grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Susan Adeline Thorton Jones; two brothers, Otis B. Jones and Loray Jones; and two sisters, Mattie J. Duplantis and Zonia J. Yelverton * retired secretary and office manager for Bourg Reality ============================ MARCH 4, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RODRIGUEZ, EUGENE JOSEPH * age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * mass was scheduled today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery * survived by his wife, Thelma Pitre Rodriguez; two daughters and son-in-law, Gene R. Badeaux and husband, Hayes, and Rosalie R. Guidry; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Mary Julia Terrebonne and husband, Charles; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Earl Joseph Savoie and wife, Margaret, and Calvin Luke Picou and wife, Mary; one half-sister, Joyce Breaux LeBouef; one brother, Manuel Rodriguez Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Manuel J. and Louisiana Hebert Rodriguez; his stepfather, Ignace Breaux; his first wife, Lualice Matherne Rodriguez; one brother, Emmett "Amos" Rodriguez; one half- sister, Marie Rodriguez Falgout; four half-brothers, Clarence, Freddie and Olive Rodriguez and Clifton Breaux; one son-in-law, Gerald Guidry; and one grandson, Glenn Guidry * retired tugboat captain, a commercial fisherman and an oilfield worker and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 4, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RAGLAND, HOWARD JOSEPH * age 72, a native of Warrior, Ala., and resident of Raceland, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 * graveside services Friday at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville * survived by two sons, Howard Patrick Ragland and James Jude Ragland; three daughters, Stephanie Angelette, Chris Callahan and Suzanne Borne; one sister, Katherine Hundley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland; and his parents, Samuel and Ruth Parker Ragland ======================================================================= MARCH 5, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ARBOUR, EVELYN RODIRGUE DAIGLE * age 81, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow, with burial today at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville * survived by her husband, Joseph H. Arbour Jr.; two sons, F.A. Daigle Jr. and Carl T. Daigle; one daughter, Rachel M. Duet; one stepdaughter, Patricia Arbour Reilly; one brother, Urban J. "Kye" Rodrigue; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her first husband, Feltus A. Daigle Sr.; and her parents, Sabin J. Rodrigue and Florestine M. Rodrigue ============================ MARCH 5, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BENOIT, MARY ‘MARIE’ CUPP * age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass today at the funeral home * survived by six sons, Edward Verdin, Christopher Verdin Sr., Alger Bergeron, Nolan Price Jr., Jules Price and Leslie Price; one daughter, Juanita Price; one sister, Mary Ann Pellegrin; 28 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Lee Wayne Cupp Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Evie Dupre Benoit; two sons, Johnny Verdin and Ridalis Paul Verdin; four brothers, Newman, John Bruce, Enos and Leo Benoit; and one sister, Ann Mae Boquet * homemaker and was Catholic ============================ MARCH 5, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BROWN, FRANCES CHEATHAM * age 100, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one daughter-in-law, Mary Randolph of Napoleonville; three grandchildren, Betty Randolph Batiste and James Randolph Jr. of Houma and Helen Randolph Bougere of Harvey; two sisters, Carlbertha Thomas and Naomi Chambliss; one sister-in-law, Ethel Randolph; one brother-in-law, Wilbert Chambliss; one grandson-in-law, Roland Bougere; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends * preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown; her parents, Alfred and Missouri Cheatham; two sons, Louis and James Randolph; seven sisters; and three brothers * Williams and Southall Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 5, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LEBLANC, SCUDDY J. * age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Louella Allemand LeBlanc; one son, Curtis LeBlanc and wife, Susanne; one daughter, Arvella L. Dupre and husband, Lee; one brother, Gerard LeBlanc; three sisters, Maude L. Delaune, Margie L. Prejeant and Clara Mae L. Chiasson; one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Lea’ LeBlanc; five brothers, Hayes, Wilson, Hanley, Louis and George LeBlanc; and two sisters, Daisy L. LeBlanc and Rowena L. Hartman * parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 5, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PARFAIT, LORRAINE MARIE * age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 * funeral services today at Samart Funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery * survived by her husband, Calvin J. Parfait Sr.; three sons, Calvin J. Parfait Jr., Alvin Parfait and Chris Parfait; 10 daughters, Esther Billiot, Ethel Dardar, Della Parfait, Cathy Parfait, Norma Parfait, Stella Parfait, Christine Foret, Polly Sevin, Andrea Deaver and Holly Parfait; one brother, Albert Lacobon; five sisters, Rita Lodrigue, Cecil Guidry, Walterine Billiot, Bessie Lodrigue and Donita Lacobon; 34 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Justillian and Florence Lacobon; two grandchildren, Anthony Sevin and Seth Parfait; one great-grandchild, Madeline Dardar; one brother, Joseph Lacobon; and one sister, Eunice Billiot * enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with grandchildren; Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 5, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster WALLER, JAMES ‘J.’ * age 82, a native of Naquin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Roosevelt and Isaach Randolph, both of New Orleans; six daughters, Barbara Ann Waller King of Houma and Gloria Duncan, Carol Smith, Janice Waller and Brenda Nora, all of Thibodaux, and Bessie Bailey of New Orleans; 71 grandchildren; and 110 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Washington Waller; his parents, Thomas and Cecelia T. Waller; two sons, Welton and Huey P. Long Randolph; three daughters, Lorraine Waller, Daisy Duncan and Evelyn King; three brothers, Irvin, Leonard and Raymond Waller; and four sisters, Beatrice Sargent, Leana Green, Earlene Johnson and Rosa Bell Williams * Army sergeant of World War II and was a labor worker at Southdown Sugar Mill; member of Morning Star Baptist Church ======================================================================= MARCH 6, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster AYO, LAURA MARONGE * age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by two sons, Scott Ayo and wife, Tammy, and Stuart Ayo and wife, Kristie; four daughters, Sheryl Zeringue and husband, Robert, Sharon Duet and husband, Louis, Sue Adams and husband, Cecil, and Sally Tardiff; two sisters, Vivian Landry and Grace Benoit; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild * preceded in death by her husband, Paul O. Ayo; her parents, Philip and Elizabeth Toups Maronge Sr.; one granddaughter, Stephanie Tardiff; and two brothers, Philip Jr. and William "Bill" Maronge * Landry’s Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 6, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LEBLANC, LUCILLE CHAMPAGNE * age 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by six brothers, Hubert P. Champagne, Robert J. Champagne, the Rev. René Champagne CP, John A. Champagne, Patrick D. Champagne and Richard P. Champagne; and five sisters, Vivian C. Dolan, Marie C. Bergeron, Rita C. Creswell, Sister Marguerite Champagne and Helen C. Gautreaux * preceded in death by her husband, Wade J. LeBlanc; and her parents, Paul and Emilienne Richard Champagne * parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 6, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PHARR, EFFIE LEMELLE * age 110, a native of Opelousas and resident of New Orleans, died at 5:02 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * visitation to service time today at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services today at the church, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Gibson * survived by one daughter, Izola Pharr Gautreaux; three daughters-in-law, Sarah, Leola and Nequita Pharr; one sister-in-law, Doretha Pharr; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great- grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Namon Pharr; her parents, Joseph and Mary Anne Zachary Lemelle; five sons, Theophilus, Lawrence, Anthony, William and Ananias Pharr; one grandson, Druice Pharr; two brothers, Lawrence and Walter Lemelle; and two sisters, Lizzie Goins and Izola Lewis * homemaker ======================================================================= MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster AYO, LAURA MARONGE * age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by two sons, Scott Ayo and wife, Tammy, and Stuart Ayo and wife, Kristie; four daughters, Sheryl Zeringue and husband, Robert, Sharon Duet and husband, Louis, Sue Adams and husband, Cecil, and Sally Tardiff; two sisters, Vivian Landry and Grace Benoit; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild * preceded in death by her husband, Paul O. Ayo; her parents, Philip and Elizabeth Toups Maronge Sr.; one granddaughter, Stephanie Tardiff; and two brothers, Philip Jr. and William "Bill" Maronge * Landry’s Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BILLIOT, JOSEPH E. ‘TOOT’ * age 79, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma died Thursday, March 4, 2004 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church in Ashland; funeral services at the church with burial in the church cemetery * survived by three stepsons, Raymond Billiot, Patrick Billiot and Kermit Boquet; one daughter, Veronica C. Billiot; three stepdaughters, Marie Billiot, Louise Billiot and Belinda Fitch; two brothers, Anthony and Clifford Billiot; two sisters, Lorena B. Dardar and Irene M. Billiot; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild * preceded in death by his former first wife, Ernestine Billiot, his former second wife, Marie Verdin Billiot; his parents, Henry and Amanda Foret Billiot; three stepsons, Jerry Billiot, Linest Billiot and Larry Billiot; and two brothers, Ozerene Billiot and Albert Billiot * U. S. Army veteran of World War II ============================ MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BLUE, JACKIE G. * age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by her son, Jack Clements and wife, Stephanie, of Houma; three daughters, Nichoel Chaisson of Gulfport, Robin LeBoeuf and husband, Mark, of Bourg, and Gaylynne Chaisson of Lafayette; her brother, Phillip Guidry and wife, Suzanne, of Houma; and 10 grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Mavis Babin Guidry * retired LPN with Chabert Medical Center ============================ MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BROWN, BRYAN JAMES * age 43, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 * visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his companion, Galene Griffith; his mother, Agatha Griffin Schouest; his daughter, Lacy Elizabeth Brown; his half-brother, Burtis Brown of Patterson; and three half-sisters, Sally Hayes of Kentucky, Dolores Cothron of Lockport and Cathy Cardy of Oakdale * preceded in death by his father, James Brown, and stepfather, John Schouest ============================ MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LEBLANC, LUCILLE CHAMPAGNE * age 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass at the church with burial in the church cemetery * survived by six brothers, Hubert P. Champagne, Robert J. Champagne, the Rev. Rene Champagne CP, John A. Champagne, Patrick D. Champagne and Richard P. Champagne; and five sisters, Vivian C. Dolan, Marie C. Bergeron, Rita C. Creswell, Sister Marguerite Champagne and Helen C. Gautreaux * preceded in death by her husband, Wade J. LeBlanc; and parents, Paul and Emilienne Richard Champagne * parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LERAY, WILMER JOSEPH SR. * age 86, a native of Brule and resident of Donner, died Saturday, March 6, 2004 * no services were planned at this time * survived by his wife, Florence Bourgeois Leray; one daughter, Gloria Gannon; one sister, Blanche Noriega; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild * preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Octavia Adams Leray; two sons, Wilmer J. Leray Jr. and David Leray; two brothers, Ritney Leray and Gilbert Leray; and one sister, Rose Mary Knudsen ============================ MARCH 7, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SERIGNY, ROGERS A. * age 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; funeral services Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial in Serigny Cemetery * survived by his wife, Marie Verdin Serigny, his mother, Adia B. Serigny; four sons, Johnny Serigny Sr., Robert Serigny Sr., James Serigny and Adrien Serigny and wife, Julie; three daughters, Sarah Lirette, Bridget Rousse and Henrietta "Cricket" Bruce; one brother, Alesie Serigny; two sisters, Bridgette and Rosalie Serigny; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his father, Milton Serigny; and one sister Ramona Curole * parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a commercial fisherman ======================================================================= MARCH 8, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle BABIN, GARY Gary Michael Babin, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday March 6, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Pennison Gabriel; his stepfather, Louis Gabriel; three sons, Brian M., Lee M. and Lane H. Babin; one daughter, Brie M. Babin; two sisters, Meryl B. Romano and Mary B. St. Germain; his grandmother, Elodie Louviere Pennison; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry J. Babin; one son, Gary M. Babin Jr.; and his grandparents, Arthur Pennison, Claude Babin and Mathilda Chauvin Babin. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ============================ MARCH 8, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle JULIA BOURG Julia "Pookie" Marie King Bourg, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Royce Anthony Bourg Sr. of Houma; one son, Royce Anthony Bourg Jr. and wife, Julia, of Houma; two daughters, Marlene LeCompte of Kenner, and Linda Ann Bourg Jones and husband, Chris, of Houma; six grandchildren, Chad LeCompte, Chris Jones Jr., Richard Jones, Jules Jones, Julia Jones and Aaron Bourg; and one great- grandchild, Molly LeCompte. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Joseph King and Julia Marie Duthu King; four brothers, Aaron King Jr., Edward King, Ralph King and James King; and two sisters, Hilda King Daigle and Louise Mae King. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ MARCH 8, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BURTON, RICHARD S. * age 65, a native of Montrose, Ark., former resident of Bourg and resident of Columbia, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 * visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery * survived by two sons, Craig Burton and Frederick "Tony" Burton; three daughters, Melanie Burton, Gayle Burton Jukes and Rebecca Burton Martinolich; five brothers, Thomas, Roger, W. Frank, Reggie and Haral "Ronnie" Burton; seven sisters, Virginia "Betty" Bass, Doris M. Stem, A. Elaine Gilbert, Bess Burton, Vondee Burton, Lavon Kelly and Lenora Burton; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Audrey Bush Burton * retired mechanic and welder and was a U. S. Army veteran ============================ MARCH 8, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TABOR, MARIE BABIN * age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 * visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, Ronald Tabor; one daughter, Ruth Fremin; one sister, Therese Bourgeois; and two grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Tabor Sr.; her parents, Melous and Lucie Verdun Babin; one son, Roland Tabor Jr.; four brothers, Felician, Joseph, Dennis and Theodore Babin; and six sisters, Louise Babin, Aglia Zeringue, Ellida Breaux, Alice Boudreaux, Clothilde Guidry and Meloie Hebert * parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church ======================================================================= MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BABIN, HELEN HEBERT * age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 2:42 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Timothy Phillip Babin and Henry Joseph Babin; one daughter, Tammy Marie Rond; one brother, Robert J. Hebert; two sisters, Virginia H. Breaux and Yvonne H. Levron; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Sam Phillip Babin; and her parents, Joseph Albert Hebert and Valerie LeBoeuf Hebert ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BERGERON, ERIC PAUL * age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004 * funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his parents, Dr. Robert Bergeron and Sheila Olivier Bergeron of Houma; one brother, Brett Bergeron of Houma; and one sister, Lori Andry * mechanic with Terrebonne Ford and was a member of Eagle Scout and National Eagle Scout Association; musician, a Web site administrator and past employee of Terminal Velocity, where he was still a membe; private first class in the U. S. National Guard; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster NAQUIN, ROY JOSEPH * age 68, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by his wife, Kathleen Hebert Naquin; three sons, Sterling P., Clayton P. and Darren J. Naquin; two daughters, Julia Marie Lapeyrouse and Elaine Marie Land; two brothers, Raymond and Davis Naquin; two sisters, Mazie N. Pitre and Beverly Naquin; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Felix Naquin Sr. and Clonise Malbrough Naquin; three brothers, Ernest, Felix Jr. and Michael Naquin; and two sisters, Hazel N. Adams and Elaine N. Levron * parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster OLIVIER, MARGUERITE ANGELE * age 90, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Church of the Assumption in Franklin; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery * survived by one sister, Claire O. Porretto and husband, Frank, of Houma * preceded in death by her parents, Dozillian J. and Isabelle Becnel Olivier; and three brothers, Daniel J., Thomas C. and Julian A. Olivier * retired registered nurse ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PLAISANCE, RONALD DAVID ‘TEDE’ * age 61, a native of Westwego and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at United Methodist Church in Bayou Blue; religious services Wednesday at the church * survived by his mother, Mayola Ledet Plaisance; two brothers, Melvin Jr. and J. C. Plaisance; and four sisters, Linda Cantrelle, Elda Olsen, Barbara Livaudais and Patricia Griffin * preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Plaisance Sr.; and one sister, Janet Roddy * U. S. Navy veteran ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ROBINSON, HARRY SR. * age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:06 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004 * visitation today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake and funeral services today at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland * survived by his wife, Ruth F. Robinson of Thibodaux; one daughter, Yvonne Robinson Savoy of Thibodaux; one son, Harry Robinson Jr. of Dallas; six brothers, Mitchell, Arthur Jr. and Granvil Robinson, all of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland and Naamen Robinson of Houma; four sisters, Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans and Eska Mae Weaver and Ella B. Thomas, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; three sons, Clarence Lee, Norman Lee and Alton Robinson; one daughter, Caldonia Robinson; four brothers, Ernest Williams Sr., and Willie, Shelvin Jr. and Ivory Robinson; and one sister, Lucille Joseph * served many years on the usher board at Third Zion Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SANFORD, KIM MICHAEL * age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Betty Buchanan Sanford of Houma; his parents, Addie Moore Sanford and Jim Sanford of Denham Springs and Sidney and Jean Lovell of Houma; one son Travis Sanford and wife, Rebecca, of Houma; three daughters, Megan Sanford, Jena Sanford and Christina Gautreaux and husband, Wayne, of Houma; one brother, Darren Sanford of Adrian, Ga.; three sisters, Kathy Pellegrin of Houma, Debbie Sanford McDaniel and Cyndi Cloy of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren, Brooke Sanford and Scott and Dwayne Gautreaux * preceded in death by one son, Scott Alexander Sanford; and his grandparents, Harry and Josephine Moore * long-time employee of Acadian Ambulance; loving husband and devoted father and will be sadly missed * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SONIER, MARGARET BERNARD * age 65, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 8, 2004, after losing her battle with lung cancer * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by her husband; Earl; one son, Guy Sonier and wife, Brenda Allemand Sonier, of Houma; one daughter, Trudy Sonier Anderson and husband, Jack Anderson, of Harvey; and three grandchildren, Corey Sonier, Hunter Sonier and Brooke Anderson * preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell Bernard and Rita Boudreaux Bernard * homemaker, a wonderful mother and grandmother; enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends, playing scrabble and sneaking off to the casino once a month; shared her crochet afghans with everyone and was passionate and had undying love for the Atlanta Braves; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and active with the Catholic Daughters * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 9, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster VERDIN, PETER ‘BIT’ * age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:25 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery * survived by his wife, Helen Foret Verdin; three stepsons, Clarence Guidry and wife, Monica, Kelvin Guidry Sr. and wife, Kelly, and Edward Fitch III and wife, Katrina; one stepdaughter, Sherry Verret; seven brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jeffery, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; two sisters, Rita Billiot and Juanita Gonzales; and nine step-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Libby Foret Verdin; three brothers, T-John, Wilson and Linwood Verdin; and one sister, Theresa Eva Billiot * commercial fisherman and was Catholic ======================================================================= MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ARIEUX, ALBERT WILLIAM SR. * age 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Beverly Fanguy Arieux of Houma; four sons, Terry, Albert Jr., Steven and Ricky Arieux; three daughters, Debra Malbrough, Kimberly Hebert and Pamela Markey; two brothers, George and Gerald Arieux Sr.; and 11 grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Arieux and Mae Bridgette Thomasi Arieux; and one brother, Adolph "Pokey" Arieux * retired self-employed carpenter and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BAXTER, RICHARD * age 45, a native of Dallas, and resident of Fayetteville, Ark., died Thursday, March 4, 2004 * funeral services were held Tuesday in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville * survived by his wife, Rhonda Duplantis Baxter of Fayetteville; three sons, Matthew, Jacob and Kyle Baxter, all of Fayetteville; his father, Donald Baxter of Booker, Texas; two brothers, Philip Baxter of Metairie and Ronny Baxter of Mandeville; and one sister, Dee Devlin of River Ridge * preceded in death by his mother, Billie Sue Phillips * in ophthalmologic sales ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster NAQUIN, JOHN ANTHONY * age 17, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; services Thursday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery * survived by his fiancee, Holly Gisclair; his parents, Kenneth T. Helmer and Mary Naquin Helmer; four brothers, Kenneth Jr., Casey, Thomas and Zane Naquin; three sisters, Marsha LeBlanc, Tiffany Naquin and Crystal Naquin; and his grandfather, Martin Naquin ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster OUBRE, GILMER JOSEPH ‘CHIP’ JR. * age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux * survived by his wife, Joy Portier Oubre of Luling; his father, Gilmer J. Oubre Sr.; one son, Jason Oubre of Luling; one brother, Ward Oubre of Gramercy; and two sisters, Anna Mixon and Shelia Cliebert of Gramercy * preceded in death by one son, Baby Joseph Oubre; and his mother, Anna Mae Gueret Oubre * retired electrician for Union Carbide and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ROBICHAUX, VELMA SAMANIE * age 87, a former resident of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by two sons, Deacon Wilfred Robichaux Jr. and Francis Robichaux; three daughters, Judy Dufrene, Theresa Parfait and Cindy Braquet; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred P. Robichaux Sr.; her parents, Felix Samanie and Ada Albert Samanie; one sister, Bessie Freeman; one daughter, Jeanette Robichaux; two sons, Raymond and Percy Robichaux; and one grandson, Scott Robichaux ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RODRIGUE, MARGARET PEARL ZERINGUE * age 80, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:17 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by her husband, Euris "Rod" Rodrigue Sr.; two stepsons, Euris Rodrigue Jr. and Derrell Rodrigue; three stepdaughters, Diana Senentz, Patricia Savoie and Catherine Rodrigue; and two sisters, Ola Z. Pierce and Mary Joyce Z. Aupied * preceded in death by her parents, Anicet Zeringue and Edna Poche Zeringue; three brothers, Roland, Leroy and Darwin "Sonny" Zeringue; and three sisters, Doris Z. Adams, Viva Z. Breaux and Iris Z. Bourgeois ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SANDFORD, KIM MICHAEL * age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Betty Buchanan Sanford of Houma; his parents, Addie Moore Sanford and Jim Sanford of Denham Springs and Sidney and Jean Lovell of Houma; one son Travis Sanford and wife, Rebecca, of Houma; three daughters, Megan Sanford, Jena Sanford and Christina Gautreaux and husband, Wayne, of Houma; four brothers, Darren Sanford of Adrian, Ga., and Eric, Timmy and Barry Lovell, all of Houma; five sisters, Kathy Pellegrin of Houma, Debbie Sanford McDaniel and Cyndi Cloy, both of Baton Rouge, and Lisa Dupre and Charlotte Sanders, both of Houma; and three grandchildren, Brooke Sanford and Scott and Dwayne Gautreaux * preceded in death by one son, Scott Alexander Sanford; and his grandparents, Harry and Josephine Moore * long-time employee of Acadian Ambulance; loving husband and devoted father * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster THERIOT, BESSIE DUFRENE * age 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Bogalusa, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation Thursday until Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her husband, Eugene Theriot Sr.; four sons, Eugene Jr., Allen, Harris and Jorden Theriot; four daughters, Tina Steele, Rosalinda Blanchard, Barbara-Jean Cook and Jo-Ann Gautreaux; four brothers, Harris, Whitney, Clifton and Sergent Dufrene; five sisters, Celestine Dufrene, Winnie Plaisance, Betty Joyce Vedros, Rosemary Billiot and Janet Billiot; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Lucia Plaisance Dufrene; one son, James Theriot Sr.; two brothers, Herman and Norman Dufrene; two sisters, Evelyn Hebert and Leola Mae Dufrene; and one grandchild ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TOUPS, LOUIS I. ‘COCO’ * age 77, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004 * private graveside services held at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport * survived by his wife, Ida Mae Rodrigue Toups; and four sisters, Lucy Nellen Kowdourdis, Louise Nelcie Eschette, Rosa Nelda Degruise and Rita Nelvin Landeche * preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Marc and Isabella Adams Toups; one brother, Charles Irwin Toups; and one sister, Mary Nelle Theriot ============================ MARCH 10, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster VERDIN, PETER ‘BIT’ * age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:25 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery * survived by his wife, Helen Foret Verdin; four stepsons, Clarence Guidry and wife, Monica, Kelvin Guidry Sr. and wife, Kelly, Edward Fitch III and wife, Katrina, and David Verdin; one stepdaughter, Sherry Verret; seven brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jeffery, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; two sisters, Rita Billiot and Juanita Gonzales; four step-granddaughters, Megan Johnson, Noopie Verret, Sharae Verret and Sherry Verret; and five step-grandsons, Kelvin Jr., Clarence Jr., Kendric and Jacob Guidry and Gaberial Verdin * preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Libby Foret Verdin; three brothers, T-John, Wilson and Linwood Verdin; and one sister, Theresa Eva Billiot * commercial fisherman, supply boat captain and an employee of Gulf Tran; Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ======================================================================= MARCH 11, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DEHART, MICHAEL JUNIUS ‘MIKE’ * age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by his father, Herbert Joseph DeHart of Bayou Dularge; one brother, Thaddeus DeHart of Houma; three sisters, Beverly D. Falgout of Thibodaux, Rita D. Cadiere, and Mary Ojeda and husband, Jesus, of Houma; and numerous relatives * preceded in death by his mother, Rita Marie Liner DeHart * rigger with McDermott for 28 years and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 11, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DEJEAN, HELOISE ‘LOU’ FOLSE * age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Harvey, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 * visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands * survived by one daughter, Judy Holmes; one brother, Johnny Folse; one grandchild; and two great- grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Raoul J. DeJean; her parents, Nelson and Clemence Z. Folse; three brothers, V. J., A. P. and Dennis Folse; and two sisters, Rita Royster and Lena Foret ============================ MARCH 11, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PARISH, DEMETRES ‘DEE’ SIMS * age 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004 * visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery * survived by one son, Reginald Parish; her father, Hayward Sims Sr.; her grandmother, Ellen Williams of Gibson; six brothers, Clyde Hughes, Mark Hughes and wife, Denise, and Glen Hughes and wife, Alison, of Lockport; Dwayne Sims and wife, Patricia, of Cleveland, the Rev. Hayward Sims Jr. and wife, Darlene, of Houma, and Taras Hughes and wife, Shelly, of New Iberia; and four sisters, Linda, Cheryl and Patrice Sims of Houma, and Jermaine Hughes of Lockport * preceded in death by her mother, Merral McGuire Sims; and her grandparents, Archie McGuire Sr., Willie and Mary Scott, Harry Sims and Clarence Williams * accountant at Hibernia National Bank and a member of First Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 11, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RODRIGUE, LEELAND PAUL ‘MR. LEE’ * age 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 3:13 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by one son, Melvin Rodrigue and wife, Leslie; two daughters, Madeline Montagne and husband, Warren, and Shirley Bergeron and husband, Floyd; two brothers, Murphy and Willie Rodrigue; one sister, Lucy R. Rodrigue; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Agnes Perque Rodrigue; his parents, Allen and Laurena Mars Rodrigue; one brother, Lloyd Rodrigue; and one grandson, Frank Zar IV * motor machinist mate in the U. S. Navy during World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church ======================================================================= MARCH 12, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SOULET, PLACIDE CLARENCE JR. * age 66, a native of Barataria and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * graveside services today at St. Elie Cemetery * survived by one brother, Philip C. Soulet and wife, Elda * preceded in death by his parents, Placide C. Sr. and Lucy Guidry Soulet ============================ MARCH 12, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TEMPLEMAN, CHARLES MANSUR ‘CHUCK’ III * age 51, a native of Cleveland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church * survived by his wife, Theresa "Terri" Moley Templeman; his mother, Frances Chila Templeman; three sons, Jason, Travis and Dylan Templeman; one brother, Christopher "Chris" Templeman; and one sister, Consolina "Consi" Templeman * preceded in death by his father, Charles M. Templeman Jr. ======================================================================= MARCH 13, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DRINKWATER, ARTHUR EDWIN ‘ART’ * age 74, a native of Florissant, Mo., and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, March 12, 2004 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge; Masonic service Sunday at the funeral home; funeral service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by his wife of 53 years, Fay Carlisle Drinkwater; four daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Keith Waldrop of Alexandria, Suzonne and Rick Dayries, Tonya Connor and Donna and Peter Carmichael, all of Baton Rouge; two brothers and sister-in-law, Charles Drinkwater of Baton Rouge and Gary and Karen Drinkwater of Franklin; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Minor Earl and Jessie Mae Drinkwater; two brothers, Jack R. and Donald E. Drinkwater; and one grandchild, James Carmichael * retired dredging superintendent with J. Ray McDermott with 38 years of service and was a member of Istrouma Lodge F & A M and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict * Rabenhorst Funeral Home East ============================ MARCH 13, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FULLMER, MARY RITA LEDET * age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by one son, Frederick William Fullmer Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Metairie; one brother, Huey Ledet of Houma; four sisters, Leona Ledet of Beaumont, Texas, Eunice Bergeron of Schriever, Cecile Scott and Audrey Matherne of Houma; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Freddy" William Fullmer Sr.; her parents, Hewitt Ledet and Agnes Marcel Ledet; three brothers, Wilson, Walton and Paul Ledet; and one sister, Edna Guidry * homemaker ============================ MARCH 13, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GUIDRY, CINDY ALLEN * age 42, a native of Pine Bluff, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Charles Borromero Cemetery in Thibodaux * survived by her husband, Randy Guidry; three sons, Jon, Randolph and Eugene Guidry; one brother, Roy Gene Allen; and one grandchild * preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee Allen and Savannah Allen Byrd; and one sister, Rachel Sutch ============================ MARCH 13, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster STEWART, WAYNE JOSEPH VERDIN * age 41, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Semmes, Ala., died Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Serigny Cemetery * survived by his wife, Shirley Stewart of Semmes; one son, Blake Boudreaux of Galliano; two daughters, Courtney Stewart of Montegut and Chyenne Stewart of Semmes; six brothers, Eric Verdin Sr. of Galliano, Justilline Verdin of Florida, Chester Stewart Jr., Adam Verdin Jr., Edward Verdin and Lester Stewart, all of Golden Meadow; five sisters, Rebecca Verdin Dupre of Louisiana, Pearl Verdin Shadell of Montegut, Julienne Verdin of Raceland and Esther Stewart and Celeste Stewart, both of Golden Meadow; his mother, Thelma Stewart of Golden Meadow; his stepfather, Chester Stewart Sr. of Golden Meadow; his father, Adam Verdin Sr. of Golden Meadow; his stepmother, Anna Belle Verdin, of Golden Meadow; his step-grandmother, Nalmer Stewart of Mississippi; two stepdaughters, Gwen Smith of Semmes and Jamie Graham of Tampa, Fla., one stepsister, Donna Porche of Raceland; three stepbrothers, Leroy Shadell Sr. and Rocky Guidry, both of Raceland, and Leffrey Duet of Golden Meadow; and his step-parents, Betty and Dave Ford * preceded in death by one stepbrother, Dale Shadell Sr; and his grandparents, Justilline and Bridget Verdin and Lewis and Georgina Crosby ======================================================================= MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BARRIOS, GERARD THOMAS * age 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 * visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his longtime companion, Rhoda Sevin; and one sister, Clara Russo and husband, Dr. Lawrence J. Russo * preceded in death by two sons, Bennette and Mae Leblanc Barrios * musician and a Catholic ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BONNABEL, ALFRED E. JR. * age 89, a native of Metairie and resident of McComb, Miss., died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb * visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb; rosary said Monday at the church; mass Tuesday at the church with Revs. Bill Henry and Don Deriveaux officiating; burial followed in St. Mary of the Pines Cemetery in Chatawa, Miss. * survived by his wife of 63 years, Bessie Marie Robert Bonnabel of McComb; two sons, Alfred E. Bonnabel III and wife, Charlotte, of Crosby, Texas, and John Bonnabel and wife, Kathy, of Brookhaven, Miss.; three daughters, Madeleine Bonnabel of Springfield, Mo., Patricia Bonnabel Hayden of Osyka, Miss., and Martha Bonnabel Jeffcoat of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one brother, Guion J. Bonnabel of McComb; three sisters, Elby Bonnabel Lores of Florida, Miriam Bonnabel Buchler of Metairie and Lea Mae Bonnabel Jones of New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews * preceded in death by his parents, Alfred E. Bonnabel Sr. and Luella Van Vranken Bonnabel; two daughters, Antoinette Eugenie Bonnabel and Bessie Marie Bonnabel; two sisters, Luella Bonnabel Schuyten and Dorothy Bonnabel Goforth * retired dairy inspector for Louisiana and Mississippi, and was a former plant sanitarian for Sealtest Dairy Products; member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb and a charter member of the Charles R. Brill 8054 Knights of Columbus; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a graduate of Louisiana State University where he received his reserve commission as second lieutenant; called to active duty in March 1941 where he served with distinction as a captain with the 351st Field Artillery Battalion; an avid gardener and gave joy to his many friends through his garden at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, his neighborhood and his home * pallbearers will be Joe Serio, Jake Bellipanni, Keith Wall, Pete Rodrigue, Vince Culotta and Lawrence Giles * Catchings Funeral Home in McComb ============================ Houma, MARCH 14, 2004 Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CANO, CONSTANCE RITA BENOIT * age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2004 * memorial service held at Kingdom Hall in Houma * survived by two sons, Vinancio "Ben" R. Cano and Vincent O. Cano of Houston; two daughters, D. Marlene Villareal and husband, Jesus, of Katy, Texas, and Natalia D. Voclain and husband, Lane, of Schriever; three brothers, Michael Benoit of New Orleans, and Donald Benoit and Barry Benoit, both of Houma; two sisters, Betty Arzt of Leesburg, Fla., and Diana Marcel of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Jose’ Cano; parents, Olden Joseph and Della Marie Garibat Benoit; one son, Etienne D. Cano; one daughter, Vannoy N. Miller; one brother, Charles Benoit; and one sister, Ruth Naquin * homemaker and a member of Downtown Congregation ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CHAMPAGNE, EDITH ELIZABETH * age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; services Monday at the church, followed by burial in Magnolia Cemetery * survived by her brother, Roland Champagne and wife, Marian King Champagne of Houma; niece, Carol Percy of Nashville, Tenn.; two nephews, Barry Champagne and wife, Debra, and Carl Champagne and wife, Kayla, of Houston * preceded in death by her parents, Zachery A. and Elizabeth Jane Stone Champagne * retired secretary for the Department of Agriculture and a graduate of the Larton Preparatory School, class of 1930; parishioner of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FULLMER, MARY RITA LEDET * age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by one son, Frederick William Fullmer Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Metairie; one brother, Huey Ledet of Houma; four sisters, Leona Ledet of Beaumont, Texas, Eunice Bergeron of Houma, Cecile Scott and Audrey Matherne of Houma; two grandchildren, Cindy Ann Childress and Kim Marie Raymond; and one great-grandchild, Mina Elizabeth Raymond * preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Freddy" William Fullmer Sr.; her parents, Hewitt Ledet and Agnes Marcel Ledet; three brothers, Wilson, Walton and Paul Ledet; and one sister, Edna Guidry * homemaker * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster JONES, ROBERT SPERRY ‘BOB’ * age 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel * survived by his wife, Jo Anna Lutz Jones of Montegut; his parents, George Edward Jones and Sara Lee Sperry Jones of Baton Rouge; one brother, Thomas S. Jones and wife, Sally, of Baton Rouge; and one sister, Laura Jones Webb and husband, James, of New Bern, N.C. * parish engineer for Terrebonne government for more than two decades and one of the first to sound the alarm on coastal erosion; member of the Louisiana Association of Professional Engineers and was past president of the local chapter; helped develop the first barrier island restoration program and was recognized for technological achievement, was active for more than 20 years in combating coastal erosion problems of south Louisiana; recipient of the James M. Todd Technological Accomplishment Medal awarded by the Louisiana Engineering Society for his work in barrier-island restoration and preservation ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster KNOBLOCH, ELSIE * age 95, a native of Oklahoma and a long-time resident of Thibodaux, died Wendesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Arlington, Va. * memorial services March 22 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray * survived by one sister, Kathleen Cole; and one niece, Susanne Martin Campbell * preceded in death by her husband, Gene Knobloch, a former radio personality and entertainer * moved to Washington, D. C., to work in the Navy Department during World War II; then worked for the State Department at the U. N. Conference in London and for the Navy again in the Philippines; returning to America in 1948 she met her husband at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and they settled down in Thibodaux; worked in the accounting departments of local sugar mills during grinding seasons and was involved in community activities with her husband, who was known as "the Bard of the Bayou," who passed away in 1978; lived in Thibodaux with her mother until her passing, then moved to Washington in 1993 to be with her sister ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SCOTT, GLENN * age 80, a resident of Lumberton, Texas, and a former 30-year Houma resident, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont,Texas * gathering of family and friends Monday at graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, followed by a graveside service * survived by three sons, Mark Scott and wife, Patricia, of Baton Rouge, Greg Scott and wife, Peggy, of Lumberton, and Bruce Scott and wife Sandi of Denham Springs; one daughter, Glenda Ellen Rodabaugh of Tallahassee, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * registered mechanical engineer for Two R Drilling Corp. and was a U. S. Army veteran during World War II ============================ MARCH 14, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster WHITRACK, ROBERT R. ‘BOBBY’ SR. * age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 * visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; services held Monday at the funeral home with burial in Deweyville Cemetery * survived by his wife, Geraldine Austin Whitrack; six sons, Timothy J. Austin, Nelson T. Whitrack and wife, Genell, Gerald D. Whitrack Sr. and wife, Cathy, Randall R. Whitrack, and Kane D. Whitrack Sr. and wife, Monica, all of Houma, and Robert R. Whitrack Jr. of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two daughters, Vanessa W. Smith and husband, James, of Houma, and Claudette W. Johnson and husband, Ronald, of Stone Mountain; one brother, Johnny Whitrack of Georgia; three sisters, Gertrude Whitrack of Houma, Roselee Hawkins of Detroit, Mich., and Sylvia W. White of Atlanta, Ga.; and 19 grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Standard and Zenobia Perry Whitrack * laborer for Dr. Clark Collins ======================================================================= MARCH 15, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BARRIOS, GERARD THOMAS * age 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004 * funeral services were held today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his longtime companion, Rhoda Sevin; and one sister, Clara Russo and husband, Lawrence J. Russo, M. D. * preceded in death by his parents, Bennette and Mae LeBlanc Barrios * musician; Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 15, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DAVIS, WILLIAM ‘BILLY’ * age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:54 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2004 * memorial mass Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Church in Houma * survived by one son, Frank Davis; one daughter, Jennifer Davis Gros; two brothers, James Hugh Davis and James Kent Davis; three sisters, Dolores Pellegrin, Wanda D. Maronge and Beulah Crochet; and three grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, James H. Davis and Lily Haddad Davis; and one grandchild * owner of The Men’s Shop in downtown Houma ======================================================================= MARCH 16, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DAVIS, RUSSELL A. * age 77, a native of Alabama and resident of Kraemer, died at 3:31 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Schaubhut Cemetery in Kraemer * survived by his wife, Eloyce Usey Davis; two sons, Royce and Gary Davis; one daughter, Nadine D. Ward; one brother, Roland Davis; one sister, Jane Jones; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Ran and Ever Seals Davis; one grandson, Royce W. Davis Jr.; two brothers, Robert and Raymond Davis; and two sisters, Esterlee Jones and Ellenfay Robinson * U. S. Army veteran and was a 32nd degree Mason ============================ MARCH 16, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GROS, ANNIE CAVALIER * age 83, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 3:13 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville, with burial in St. Joseph the Worker Cemetery in Pierre Part * survived by one son, Adam C. Gros; one daughter, Eve G. Falcon; one brother, Ferdinand Cavalier; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Lucien and Ozillia Alborado Cavalier Sr.; one daughter, Irena Mae Gros; 10 brothers, Honore, Ivan "Cat", Lucin Jr., Edmond "Tab", Edwin "Ky", Frances "Frank", Noah, Ferdinand, Allen "Cook" and Camille; and two sisters, Eurine Cavalier and Louise C. Alleman ============================ MARCH 16, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster KEITH, EUGENE VANCE * age 74, a native of Afton, Okla., and resident of Oklahoma City, died Friday, March 12, 2004 * visitation today at Henson-Novak Funeral Home in Oklahoma; memorial service Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Guymon, Okla. * survived by his wife, Jeannine of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Sherry Kishore of Prague, Okla., Cynthia Lakin and husband, Jim, of Guymon and Karen Morris and husband, Greg, of Houma; seven grandchildren, Shelley Harmon and husband, Mark, of Lucien, Okla., Jason Jefferis of Ft. Sill, Okla., Autumn Ellis and husband, Kyle, of Edmond, Okla., Heath and Brandon Lakin of Stillwater, Okla., Will Morris of Houma, and Katelyn Lakin of Guymon; two great-grandsons, Trenton Harmon and Cole Ellis; his mother, Hazel Keith of Afton, one brother, Gerald Keith and wife, Norma, of Miami, Okla., two sisters, Newana Reed of Miami and Lee Ann Curtiss of Henderson, Nev.; and numerous nieces and nephews * preceded in death by his father, Lon Keith * graduate of Miami High School in Oklahoma and obtained an associate’s degree in 1950 from NEO in Miami before serving two years in the U. S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps; after completing his military obligation, he returned to college, playing football for Wichita State University before graduating in 1955; attained a master’s degree from Pittsburgh State University and completed work for his Ph. D. at Oklahoma State University; began his teaching career in Kiowa and Medicine Lodge, Kansas; loved to coach all sports and touched many lives throughout his career as a coach; after five years in Kansas, he returned to Oklahoma to serve the remainder of his career in his home state; began in Miami as a coach and teacher, later becoming an assistant principal; transferred to Medford in 1963 staying for six years as the superintendent of schools; in 1969 he and his family relocated to Guymon where he served as superintendent of schools for the next 20 years * after retiring from public education, he remained active in education serving as a liaison officer in the Oklahoma legislature for Northwest Administrators; served as the Executive Director for the Cooperative Council of School Administrators from 1991 to 1995; at the time of his death, he was serving as Director for Oklahoma School Assurance Group * recipient of many awards throughout his career; he and his family were most proud of the 1983-84 Administrator of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Association of Oklahoma School Administrators, which was awarded in 1996; an active member in several professional educational organizations; also a 32nd degree Mason and a member in good standing of the Valley of Guthrie Orient of Oklahoma and the Cosmo Lodge No. 278, Kiowa * loving husband for 53 years; member of the Putnam City Baptist Church where he loved working in the nursery with the little children * Vondel L. Smith Mortuary ============================ MARCH 16, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster WATKINS, LOUIS ‘PUDY’ JR. * age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 11, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Annie Bell S. Watkins of Thibodaux; five sons, Ronald, Donald, Glenn and Johnny Lee Watkins and Victor John Louis, all of Thibodaux; three stepsons, Michael, Alfred and Quincy Adams; three daughters, Ann Marie Clark, Angela M. Watkins Triggs and Robertha Louis of Thibodaux; two stepdaughters, Rennata Adams of Baton Rouge and Gloria Francis of Thibodaux; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Duncan Watkins; and his parents, Louis Watkins Sr. and Ruby Jones Louis ======================================================================= MARCH 17, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ALBERT, PRESLEY LIONEL ‘SARGE’ * age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by his wife, Joan Albert; one son, Kenneth "T" Frasure; five daughters, Denice Cazillo, Kellie Albert, Shari Burrell, Kimberly Melancon and Christine Oncale; three brothers, Clarence "C.J." Albert, Holdrith "Bro" Albert and Charles Albert; one sister, Barbara A. Madere; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Keller Albert; and one son, Presley N. "Tyke" Albert * retired from USMC after 24 years; served in Korea and Vietnam and was retired from Monsanto after 15 years; an usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8906 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 17, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DELAUNE, LEONA PUNCH * age 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two daughters, Mollie Vedros and Barbara Delaune; one brother, Raymond Punch; five sisters, Lelia Allemand, Rowena Dominique, Mabel LeBlanc, Wildred Ougel and Audrey Chabert; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Felix Delaune Jr.; her parents, Sylvere Claude Punch and Ariana Parr Punch; four brothers, Orice, Antoine, Alvin and Nolise Punch; and two sisters, Eleanor Richardelle and Eva Guidry * member of Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 17, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster HUDSON, ROBERT ALGERN ‘R. A.’ JR. * age 90, a native of Toomey and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery * survived by one son, Wayne Hudson of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Jackie Vordick Hudson of Houma; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Mae Campbell Hudson; his parents, Robert A. and Leona Sullivan Hudson Sr.; one son, Rodney Hudson; one brother, Avery Hudson; four sisters, Gussie Courege, Eunice White, Ida Dyer and Hazel Young; and one half-sister, Mary Bell Reed * retired foreman from Amoco and was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma ============================ MARCH 17, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster JETER, CELESTINE TRAHAN * age 76, a native of Houma and resident of Forest Hill, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 * visitation today until service time Thursday at Forest Hill First Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in Butters Cemetery * survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Jeter of Forest Hill, J.J. and Ann Jeter of Forest Hill and Wade and Kim Jeter of Carrollton, Texas; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sammy and Earl Richmond of Alexandria, Rose Jeter of Forest Hill, Betty Jean and Tom Perrin of Alexandria and Dolly and Warren Holland of Forest Hill; one sister, Lorena Picou of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Earnest "Pete" Jeter * worked in the nursery industry, was a homemaker and a member of Forest Hill First Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 17, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RODRIGUE, ELVINE ‘VINE’ PERKINS * age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by two sons, Edward Rodrigue Jr. and wife, Antoinette, and Robert Rodrigue and wife, Marion; three daughters, Winnie R. Faucheux and husband, Gilbert, Loretta R. Voiron and husband, Paul, and Jody R. Powell and husband, Donnie; two brothers, Earl and Phillip Perkins; four sisters, Bea P. Eschette, Dot P. Lirette, Mary Ann Daigle and Anna Mae P. LeBlanc; 12 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild * preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rodrigue; her parents, Joseph W. and Lydie Fremin Perkins; four brothers, John, Willie, William and Walter Perkins; and two sisters, Ulariane P. Duet and Eve P. Nebel * Thibodaux Funeral Home ======================================================================= MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster AXELROD, MONETA JEAN CHRISTEN * age 80, a native of Paris, Ill., and resident of Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge * private burial service was held Sunday in Oak Ridge * survived by her second husband of five years, Daniel Axelrod; two sons, David Christen and wife, Sandra, and Darryl Christen and wife, Mona, of Houma; three granddaughters, Holly Christen and Elan Christen, both of Nashville, Tenn., and Kelli Leidenheimer of Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Nathan Christen of Murfreesboro and Dylan Christen of Houma; and one sister, Donna Barnes and husband, Kenny, of Oakland, Ill. * preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ola Currey Ashmore * bookkeeper, a beautician and a piano teacher in Illinois; enjoyed people, music and her flower garden and loved her dog, Sparky; a loving mother and wife; active member of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BREAUX, LOYDIE J. * age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died at midnight Wednesday, March 17, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Church in Larose; services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his companion, Nancy B. Foret; and one brother, Noah Breaux * preceded in death by his wife, Elsie St. Pierre Breaux; his parents, Philip and Winnie Grabert Breaux; and one brother, Irvin Breaux ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FREEMAN, EMMA LEE * age 75, a native of Forest, Miss., and resident of Lucedale, Miss., died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 * visitation today at Sigler Funeral Home in Lucedale; funeral services Friday at Windburn Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her husband, Rich W. Freeman of Lucedale; one daughter, Margaret E. Lewis of Creola, Ala.; two sons, Larry Wayne Freeman of Houma and David Lee Freeman of Belle Chasse; one sister, Eunice Henderson of Houston; four brothers, Daniel, Mayo, Laverne and Clifton Idom of Houston; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GUIDRY, JUSTILLIAN J. * age 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by his wife, Virges S. Guidry * guardian of Dickie Matherne, Euris Schouest, Nacy Schouest and Beulah Landry * Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster HOLDEN, FRANCES ‘ANNIE BELLE ‘ MULDEAR’ * age 67, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 11, 2004 * visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery * survived by one son, Clifford Holden of Gulfport, Miss.; six daughters, Carleen Navarre of Kentwood, Beverly Parker of Kenner, Dorothy Holden, Glenda Shephard, Velma Jackson and Anita Reeves, all of Houma; two brothers, Henry Miller of Houma and Charles Miller of Washington; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Jessie James Holden; her parents, Henry Miller and Viola Stevenson; one son-in-law, Ronnie Shephard Sr.; one brother, Claude Stevenson; and two sisters, Elaine Brooks and Geraldine Stevenson * homemaker and was Baptist * Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster KOPEJZNA, RUTH PORCHE * age 95, a native of Waterproof and resident of Houma, died at 5:22 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004 * visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by one daughter, Ann Marie K. Quick and husband, Gerald B. Quick, of Houma; three grandchildren, Allison Marie Voisin, Gerald B. Quick Jr. and Ben Quick of Houma; and one great- grandchild, Thomas Bevil of Houma * preceded in death by her husband, Emil A. Kopejzna; her parents, John A. and Agnes Richard Porche; one son, Warren John Kopejzna; and one sister, Anna O. Porche * retired teacher and guidance counselor; Catholic parishioner and a member of the Louisiana and Terrebonne Parish Retired Teacher Association * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LEGENDRE, FELIX J. * age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hutto, Texas, died Sunday, March 14, 2004 * funeral services today at the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Texas * survived by his wife, Patricia Legendre; four daughters, Robin Legendre, Kimberly Legendre, Stella L. Davis and husband, Steven, and Aimee Jones and husband, Brian; two sons, Scott and Michael Legendre; one brother, Abel Joseph "A. J." Legendre and wife, Audrey; one sister, Ann Uzee; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Abel Joseph Legendre Sr. and Stella Mary LeBlanc Legendre * Vietnam War veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 76; scoutmaster for more than 20 years and was employed with the Texas State Comptroller’s Office; parishioner of St. Augustine’s Orthodox Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RICHARD, GENEVIEVE * age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport * survived by one son, Clifton P. Richard Jr.; four daughters, Rose Mary R. Timmons, Margaret R. Fremin, Patricia R. Detillier and Sandra R. Ledet; one sister, Anna Mae R. Vicknair; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Clifton P. Richard Sr.; her parents, Noah and Philomene Avet Richard; two brothers, Ivy Richard and Walton Richard; one sister, Cecilia R. Himel; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild * member of St. Hilary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ROBINSON, MITCHELL * age 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 15, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake services today at the church; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Rebecca Smith Robinson of Thibodaux; six daughters, Katherine, Wanda and Michelle Robinson, all of Thibodaux, Patricia Ann Shanklin of Missouri City, Texas, Julia Mae Martin of Baker and Joanne Raymond of Raceland; six sons, Nathan Robinson Sr. of Missouri City, Mitchell Paul Robinson of Houston, Wayne L. Robinson Sr. of Thibodaux, Raynell Robinson and Perry L. Robinson of Raceland and Curtiss D. Robinson Sr. of Stafford, Texas; five brothers, Granvil Robinson Sr. and Arthur Robinson Sr., both of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland and Naaman Robinson of Bayou Blue; four sisters, Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans, Eska Mae Weaver and Ella B. Thomas of Thibodaux; 15 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; five brothers, Willie, Shelvin Jr., Ivory and Harry Robinson Sr. and Ernest Williams Sr.; and one sister, Lucille R. Joseph * served for many years on the deacon board at Third Zion Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army World War II veteran ============================ MARCH 18, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SEVIN, JOHN ‘SHELDON’ SR. * age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray * survived by his wife, Delores Trahan Sevin; one son, John S. Sevin Jr. and wife, Rhonda; three daughters, Peggy Lynn M. Thibodeaux and husband, Gary, Loretta Prestenbach and husband, Shannon, and Rosalie Sevin; one brother, Percy Sevin Sr.; two sisters, Olinda LeBoeuf and Elsie Brunet; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by his parents, James "Jim" and Effie LeBoeuf Sevin; and three brothers, Aaron, Ernest Sr. and Ephie "Buster" Sevin * retired school-bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Bayou White Tales Association in Chauvin; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church ======================================================================= MARCH 19, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CHOAT, LUTHER A. ‘LUKE’ * age 73, of Houma and formerly of Birmingham, Ala., died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 * graveside services Saturday at Sunrise Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pinson, Ala. * survived by two sisters, Sue Merrill and Geneva Williams; one brother, Jack Choat; his caregiver, Pamela Allen; and numerous relatives * member of the Elk’s Lodge for 12 years and spent 12 years in the service ============================ MARCH 19, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GUIDRY, JUSTILLIAN JOHN * age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 * funeral services today at St. Joseph Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by his wife, Virges S. Guidry. He was guardian of Dickie Matherne, Euris Schouest, Nacy Schouest and Beulah Landry * preceded in death by his parents, Marchean and Julie Guidry; two brothers, Oleuis Guidry and Louis Guidry; and two sisters, Marcalin Chauvin and Louise Lee * Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 19, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster MOORE, LOUISE STEWART * age 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, March 13, 2004 * visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two daughters, Connie A. Moore of Napoleonville and Linda M. Moore of Franklin, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Charley Moore Jr.; her parents, Ike Sr. and Chaney Harris Stewart; five brothers, Ike Stewart Jr., Jack Stewart, Edward Stewart, Freddie Stewart and Willie Nelson; four sisters, Annie Mae Taylor, Lucille Holly, Eva Thomas and Cindy Stewart; and one grandson, Scott V. Moore * deaconess at St. John Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 19, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster READO, EULA FLAKES * age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux * survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Henry Matthews Jr.; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Henry Matthews III; five sisters, Louella Rhodes of Michigan, Martha Flakes of Thibodaux, Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis of Thibodaux and Mary Louis Williams of California; and two brothers, Jules Flakes Jr. and Lawrence Flakes both of Thibodaux * preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Elizabeth Brown Flakes; and two brothers, Eddie Flakes and Raymond Flakes * Landry’s Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 19, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SIMMONS, JOSEPHINE W. ‘TEET’ * age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2004 * visitation Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery * survived by three sons, Albert Simmons Jr., Alfred Simmons and Joseph Simmons, all of Houma; two brothers, the Rev. Frederick Clark Jr. and the Rev. Johnny Clark of Houma; six sisters, Theresa Bradley, Patricia Abram, Gail C. Spencer, Elaine Lin, Helen C. Ricks and Debra Russell, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Albert Simmons Sr.; her parents, Helen K. Clark and Joseph Williams; her stepfather, Frederick Clark Sr.; one sister, Evelyn Washington; and two grandchildren * homemaker and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 19, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster THOMAS, HERMAN * age 84, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by numerous relatives * preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Miller Thomas; his parents, Luke and Carrie Thomas; one sister, Clementine Thomas Flanders; and five brothers, Adolph Sr., Clarence Sr., Ivory, Ernest and Joseph Thomas * served as the head deacon at St. Paul Baptist Church for many years ======================================================================= MARCH 21, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CHAMPAGNE, DOROTHY ‘DOT T’ LABIT * age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her husband, Percy Paul Champagne; one son, Michael James Champagne; and three sisters, Mrs. Lovancie (Edrith) Toups, Mrs. Junius (Bernice) Pontiff and Mrs. Albert (Dolores) Deroche * preceded in death by her parents, Francois and Mertilia Babin Labit; one son, Michael J. Champagne; one infant daughter; one brother, Magnus Labit; and one sister, Mildred Labit ============================ MARCH 21, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CRESSIONIE, JANICE ESTELLA JELKS * age 39, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7:03 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose * survived by her husband, Huey Cressionie; her mother, Elenor Nacio Jelks; one son, Huey Cressionie Jr.; four daughters, Linda, Christina, Betty and Cindy Cressionie; two brothers, Phillip and Jamie Jelks; two sisters, Joann Kern and Paula Brosette; and one grandchild * preceded in death by her father, Charles B. Jelks; and one brother, Elroy Jelks ============================ March 21, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle DUET, EULA Eula Marie Usie Duet, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Alphonse "A.J." Duet Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; one daughter, Adeline Kraemer and husband, LeRoy, of Houma; one adopted daughter, Beverly Sapia and husband, Daniel, of Raceland; one brother, Henry Usie of Houma; 14 grandchildren, Cheryl Voisin, Roy Kraemer, Roxanne Rister, Missy Barris, Tony Duet, Danny Duet, Donald Duet, Sheila Ricketts, Cindy Boudreaux, Daphne Hebert, Lawrence Verret Jr., Billy Joe Verret, Bobby Joe Verret and Leiloni LeCompte; 21 great- grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Duet Sr.; her parents, Oscar and Ozia Thibodaux Usie; one son, Joseph Duet; five brothers, Junius, Clifton, Euia, Nolan and Eustis Usie; and one sister, Lillian Guidry. She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ March 21, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster KIDWELL, JOSHUA CADE ‘JOSH’ * age 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2004 * visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home chapel * survived by his parents, David and Kelly Lee Fortner Kidwell of Houma; one sister, Tifny Kidwell of Houma; and six grandparents, Jimmy and Carol Kidwell of Slidell, Earl and Joyce Layton of Slidell, and Steve and Vickie Fortner of Edwardsville, Ill * bartender for Café Milano ============================ March 21, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster KNOBLOCH, ELSIE * age 96, a native of Oklahoma and a long-time resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Arlington, Va. * memorial services Monday, March 22, 2004, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray * survived by one sister, Kathleen Cole; and one niece, Susanne Martin Campbell * preceded in death by her husband, Gene Knobloch, a former radio personality and entertainer * moved to Washington, DC to work in the Navy Department during World War II; then worked for the State Department at the UN Conference in London and for the Navy again in the Philippines; returning to America in 1948 she met her husband at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and they settled down in Thibodaux; worked the accounting department of local sugar mills during grinding season and was involved in community activities with her husband, who was know as "the Bard of the Bayou", who passed away in 1978; lived in Thibodaux with her mother, until her passing, then moved to Washington in 1993 to be with her sister ============================ March 21, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SHELLMAN, MICHAEL LEE * age 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Wellington, Fla., died on Friday, March 19, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Palms West Funeral Home and Crematory in Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; funeral services Monday at the funeral home * survived by his loving wife, Dania; his father, Lee Shellman; his stepparents, Jerry and Laverne Caldwell; two brothers, Donny Varnes and wife, Faith, and Darrell Varnes and wife, Angie; two sisters, Tonya Scott and fiance, Jimmy, and Kimberly Shellman; two best friends, Rick and Colleen; six nephews; and five nieces * lived in Houma for years while he worked as a merchant marine for Edison Chouest Offshore * Palms West Funeral Home ======================================================================= MARCH 22, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BELANGER, MARY ‘DOO’ HESTER * age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer services Wednesday at the funeral home * survived by her husband, Robert W. "Bob" Belanger of Houma; her mother, Belle Agnes Hebert Hester of Houma; one son, John Belanger and wife, Kathy, of Bayou Blue; two daughters, Teri Fanguy and husband, Bret, and Monique Belanger of Houma; two sisters, Ada Belle Hester of Houma and Beverly Stephens of Houston; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by her father, Henry Millard Hester * retired registered nurse and was a Navy Medical Corp veteran; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral ============================ MARCH 22, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GRIFFIN, RICHARD LAWRENCE ‘DICKIE’ JR. * age 31, a native of Cut Off and resident of Grand Isle, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004 * visitation and mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church * survived by his parents, Diana Dean Rodrigue and Richard L. Griffin Sr.; one brother, Charles Cheramie; one sister, Angela Bagala; and one half-sister, Angela Griffin Barrios ============================ MARCH 22, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LEGENDRE, VICTOR J. * age 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Lurline Robinson Legendre; one son, Clifton J. Legendre of Sulphur; six daughters, Nancy L. Benoit of Thibodaux, and Eula Mae L. Leonard, Betty L. Usey, Mabel L. Barrilleaux, Corlis Ann L. Chiasson and Earline L. Chiasson, all of Chackbay; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Victorin and Angelie Rodrigue Legendre; five grandchildren, Tammy Benoit, Carla and Dymphna Chiasson, Charlie Leonard and Yvette Usey; two brothers, Kleibert and Denis Legendre; and five sisters, Leah L. Chiasson, Lucette L. Ockmond, Clara L. Rhodes, Eugenie L. Rose and Louise L. Rose ============================ MARCH 22, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LOUVIERE, RICHARD PAUL * age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Black, died at 3:39 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his mother, Beatrice Richard Louviere of Gibson; two brothers, Cary W. Louviere of Gibson and Barry G. Louviere of Houma; and one nephew, Norman "J. J." Bergeron of Bayou Black * preceded in death by his father, Norman Anthony Louviere; and one brother, Norman J. "N. J." Louviere * truck driver with Red Man Inc., past employee of Louisiana Compressor Maintenance and parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; remembered for being outgoing, generous and always giving * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ March 22, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle MOLINERE, GLYNN Glynn Dale Molinere, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet Molinere; one stepson, Shawn LeBoeuf and wife, Regina; one stepdaughter, Angie LeBoeuf; one daughter, Caressa Molinere; one good friend, Lana LeBoeuf; three brothers, Gar y Molinere and wife, Dorothy, Kenneth Molinere and wife, Barbara Dion, and Floyd Molinere and wife, Nina; one sister, Carolyn Ordoyne and husband, Craig; two step-granddaughters, Amber and Shelby LeBoeuf; and two step-grandsons, Christopher and Austin Babin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Cleveland Molinere; and one brother, Cleveland Molinere Jr. He was a VFW member. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Molinere family, 109 S. Boquet St., Pointe-aux-Chenes, LA 70377. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= MARCH 23, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CHERAMIE, KEITH J. * age 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his fianceé, Marie Georges; his parents, Larry and Jean Lafont Cheramie; his grandmother, Rose Callais; one daughter, Nadia Melancon; and one brother, Randal Cheramie * preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont; and one brother, Ronnie Cheramie ============================ MARCH 23, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CHERAMIE, RONNIE J. * age 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Dorothy Paulette Weaver Cheramie; his parents, Larry J. and Jean Lafont Cheramie; one son, Michael J. Cheramie; his grandmother, Rose Callais; and one brother, Randal Cheramie * preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont; and one brother, Keith Cheramie ============================ MARCH 23, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GUILBEAU, ENOLIA GRIFFIN * age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, March 22, 2004 * visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by her husband, Raleigh Guilbeau; two sons, Jimmy and Robert Toups; two daughters, Beverly Cheramie and Carol Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Oria Kiger Griffin; one grandchild, Jimmy Toups Jr.; and four brothers, Derris, Richard, Eunice and Gilbert Griffin * member of the American Legion Auxiliary; Catholic ============================ MARCH 23, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster MOLINERE, GLYNN DALE * age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * funeral services were scheduled today at Montegut Baptist Church * survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet Molinere; one stepson, Shawn LeBoeuf and wife, Regina; one step- daughter, Angie LeBoeuf; one daughter, Caressa Molinere; his good friend, Lana LeBoeuf; three brothers, Gary Molinere and wife, Dorothy, Kenneth Molinere and wife, Barbara Dion, and Floyd Molinere and wife, Nina; one sister, Carolyn Ordoyne and husband, Craig; two step-granddaughters, Amber and Shelby LeBoeuf; two step-grandsons, Christopher and Austin Babin; and his nieces and nephews, Corey Molinere and wife, Chanda, Corina DeMello and husband, Jason, Christi Molinere, Crystal Lirette and husband, Keith, Chris Scott, Kenny Falon and Tiffany Dion, Tara Waggener, Craig and Dorian Ordoyne, and Brandi Clark and Daniel Molinere * preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Cleveland Molinere; and one brother, Cleveland Molinere Jr. * member of the VFW * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 23, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster O’QUINN, WALTER JAMES SR. * age 83, a native of Lee County, N.C., and resident of Thomasville, N.C., died Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation today at J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by three sons, Harold O’Quinn and wife, Nicki, of Apex, N.C., Jerry O’Quinn and wife, Laura, of Houma and W.J. O’Quinn Jr. and wife, Gayle, of Thomasville; one sister, Iola Buchanan of Sanford, N.C.; one brother, Joe O’Quinn and wife, Annie Lou, of Sanford; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Gray O’Quinn; his parents, Neal and Lola Stone O’Quinn; one infant daughter, Betty Jean; and two sisters, Maggie Underwood and Susie O’Quinn * retired from Textile Machinery manufacturing industry; U. S. World War II Army veteran and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 23, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RANDOLPH, RANDY LEON * age 31, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the House of Prayer Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his mother, Beatrice Randolph; five brothers, Ajikee, Don Lyn Jr., Corey, Brandon and Jeremy Randolph; and four sisters, Cyntori Randolph, Gabrielle Randolph, Nashonda Garner and Sommer Lyn Randolph * preceded in death by his father, Don Randolph * member of First United Pentecostal Church House of Prayer ======================================================================= MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle BLANCHARD, ARTHUR Arthur Joseph Blanchard, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Melba A. Matherne; three brothers, Linus Blanchard and wife, Shirley, Robert Blanchard and wife, Hattiet, and Camille Blanchard and wife, Lillian; two sisters, Eunice Voisin and Eula Vizier; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Leona Bourg and Mrs. Ezelia Luke; three step-granddaughters, Lola L. Rodrigue and husband, William, Debbie L. Matherne and Krysta L. Matherne; and two step-great- grandchildren, Cierra Callaway and William Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Luke Blanchard; his parents, Claymile and Albertine Benoit Blanchard; one stepson, Milton Anthony Matherne Sr.; three brothers, George, Irvin and Albert Blanchard; two sisters, Emily Hebert and Amelia Domingue; and one step- grandson, Milton Anthony Matherne Jr. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CHERAMIE, RONNIE J. * age 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004 * funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Dorothy Paulette Weaver Cheramie; his parents, Larry J. and Jean Lafont Cheramie; one son, Michael J. Cheramie; his grandmother, Rose Callais; one stepdaughter, Jana Adams; one brother, Randal Cheramie; and one step-granddaughter, Keelsi Felarise * preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont; and one brother, Keith Cheramie * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DUPLANTIS, JOHN A. SR. * age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * memorial service Thursday at Victory Christian Center in Schriever * survived by his wife, Roberta Lirette Duplantis; three sons, John Jr., Taylor and Todd Duplantis; one daughter, Deborah D. Dupre; one sister, Shirley Voisin; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest A. and Hazel Voisin Duplantis Sr.; two brothers, Nelson and Sylvest "S. J." Duplantis; and one sister, Mary Ann Duplantis * Christian ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FAGAN, RALPH G. SR. * age 75, a native of Silas, Ala., former resident of Lucedale, Miss., and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his former wife, Laura Lee V. Fagan; two sons, Ralph "Buster" Fagan Jr. and Kent J. Fagan; one daughter, Kim F. Lance; one brother, Rex Fagan; and five grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Ada Lee Taylor Fagan; one son, Todd J. Fagan; and one sister, Louise Fagan * parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster GALLIANO, NORRIS JOSEPH SR. * age 54, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Julie Borne Galliano; his mother, Onise Marie Lathrop Galliano; three sons, Norris "Nuckle" Galliano Jr. and wife, Courtney, Jody Galliano and wife, Jill, and Cody Galliano; one daughter, Dodie-Dee Thomassie and husband, Tracey; two brothers, Moise Galliano Jr. and Horace Galliano; three sisters, Loretta Ledet, Mary Gisclair and Aneise Doucet; and two grandchildren, Nicholas John and Alec John Galliano * preceded in death by his father, Moise Galliano Sr. * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle March 24, 2004 LEBOUEF, JEANETTE Jeanette Marguerite Lyons LeBouef, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Emerson, Ark., died Saturday, March 20, 2004. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia, Ark. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dale P. LeBouef and wife, Shirley, of Emerson; two daughters, Denise Freeman and husband, Carl Sr. of Emerson; and Paula Poiencot and husband, Michael, of Houma; two brothers, Jaral Lyons Sr. and wife, Jeanetta, of Chauvin, and Rayne Lyons and wife, Brenda, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Mrs. Titus (Geraldine) Savoie Sr. and Mrs. Edward (Madonna) Poiencot Jr., both of Houma; three grandsons, Carl Jr. and Greggory Freeman and Shawn LeBouef; three granddaughters, Shawntel and Shantel LeBouef and Mrs. Lester (Miki Sue) Skinner; four great-grandsons, Carl III and Alec Freeman, Jacob Skinner and Joshua Poiencot Jr.; and one great- granddaughter, Kaylee Skinner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hillard James and Lillie May Lyons Lirette; her husband, Irving P. LeBouef; one brother, James "Jim" Lyons; one sister, Mayola Rhodes; and one grandson, Joshua Poiencot. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. She was a devoted, loving and caring wife, mama, grandma and sister. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster POWELL, HAROLDINE MARIE MELANCON * age 62, a native of Lockport and resident of Morgan City, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Jason Martin and Daniel Powell; four daughters, Cindy Hebert, Donna Martin, Crystal Stiles and Nicole Fisher; two sisters, Toni Landwehr and Dianne Bourg; five brothers, Gable, John, Larry, Allen and Gregory Melancon; 12 grandchildren, Mary Martin, Heather Walton, Johnna Walton, Brandy Martin, Lauren Martin, Juan Christopher Martin, Jason Martin Jr., Billy Altimari, Brittney Fisher, Bryan Fisher, Cheyenne Martin and Sarah Sweetser; and seven great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Harence and Bonnie Melancon; her grandmother, Agnes Orgeron; one granddaughter, Alicia Martin; and one nephew, Scott Melancon * Hargrave Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle March 24, 2004 SONGE, WILLARD Willard "Sonny" John Songe, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Dora Martin Songe of Houma; two sons, R. Martin Songe and wife, Linda, of Kingsville, Texas, and Douglas E. Songe and wife, Carol, of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Jeanne Songe Brown and husband, James, Olivia Songe Labit and husband, Francis, of Houma, and Victoria Songe Detiveaux and husband, Joe, of Odessa, Texas; three brothers, LeRoy Songe of Casper, Wyo., Everette Songe of Picayune, Miss., and James M. Songe of The Woodlands, Texas; two sisters, Norma Signorie of Clearview, Fla., and Rosemary Whitney of Houma; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Jean Songe and Margaret Boquet Songe; one granddaughter, Margaret Ann Brown; one great- grandson, Christopher Malcolm; one brother, Norris J. Songe Sr.; and two sisters, Ruth Voisin and Lonis Brien. He was a retired pilot with Halliburton of 30 years. He was past president of Bourg Lions Club, Cub Scout pack master, Troop Leader of Boys Scout of America, a member of Little Theater, president of the Krewe of Flames and Commander of Sheriff's Flying Posse. He was a member of the VFW in Montegut, a graduate of the Army Corps Cadet Training and a graduate of William Field in Phoenix. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Corp Veteran and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. ============================ MARCH 24, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TROSCLAIR, TAMMY GASPARD * age 39, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 2:42 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2004 * visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by her husband, Kent Anthony Trosclair; her father, Lindsey Joseph Gaspard; one son, Abel Anthony Trosclair Sr.; four brothers, Gary, Warren, Lindsey Jr. and Allen Gaspard; two sisters, Carolyn and Jody Gaspard; and two grandchildren, Lauren Trosclair and Abel Trosclair Jr. * preceded in death by her mother, Sally Terrebonne Gaspard * Samart Funeral Home ======================================================================= MARCH 25, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BRIDGES, NELLIE ABERNATHY * age 81, a native of Oak Grove and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by her mother, Hazel Little Abernathy of Houma; three sons, C. Edward Bridges and wife, Melba, of Houma, Michael Bridges and wife, Bonnie Andrus Bridges of Waco, Texas, and David Bridges of Lake Jackson, Texas; three daughters, Joy Bridges Tingle and husband, Mike, of Houma, Sandy Bridges Scheuermann and husband, Larry, of Lafayette, and Carol Bridges Williams and husband, Richard, of Roswell, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Suzanne Tingle Vicknair and husband, Gawain, Michelle Tingle of Houma, C.E. Bridges III "Trey", Corey Bridges of Golden Meadow, Sharon Bridges White and husband, Lee, of Dallas, Jessica Bridges of Charlottesville, Va., Leslie Scheuermann, Edward Scheuermann of Lafayette, Jennifer Bridges Hebert and husband, Travis, of Mathews, and Joshua Bridges and wife, Jenny, of Houma; and five great-grandchildren, Griffin Vicknair, Harrison Vicknair, Cain Bridges, Mackenzie Bridges and Abby Bridges * preceded in death by her husband, Cleon Edward Bridges Sr.; her father, William E. Abernathy; and one sister, Peggy Mays * homemaker, a volunteer at Southdown Museum and a member of First United Methodist Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 25, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FUSILIER, CATHERINE * age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and Friday at New Zion Baptist Church; services Friday at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery * survived by three sons, Carlton Verrett Jr., Reginald Verrett and Burton Fusilier Jr.; five daughters, Gwendolyn Davis, Armenta Verrett, Angela Scott, Alenia Verrett and Katherlyn Celestin; three brothers, Herbert Mitchell, Morris Scott and Murray Mitchell, all of Houma; three sisters, Viola Scott, Ramona Navy and Juanita Douglas, all of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Viola Scott and Cornelius Mitchell; and five brothers, Willie, Eugene, Ervin and Cornelius Mitchell Sr. and Charlie Williams * member of New Zion Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 25, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster RODRIGUE, JOHN JOSEPH SR. * age 70, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 * visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home on Bayou Blue Road and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Shirley Chaisson Rodrigue; nine sons, David Rodrigue and wife, Candy, of Alabama, Allen Rodrigue and wife, Wanda, of Chauvin, Lionel Lirette of Bayou Blue, Glenn Rodrigue of Bayou Blue, Melvin Rodrigue of Montegut, Yancey Rodrigue and wife, Christie, of Houma, John Snyder Rodrigue, Christopher Rodrigue and Eric Rodrigue, all of Houma; seven daughters, Amelia Young and husband, Jerry, of Bayou Blue, Marjorie Rodrigue and husband, Clark, of Chauvin, Susan Robles of Georgia, Charlene Percle and husband, Rickey, Samantha Rodrigue and husband, Ronnie, of Houma, Daisy Rodrigue and husband, Eugene, of Boudreaux Canal and Marlene Rodrigue of Houma; three brothers, Paul, Emile and Claude Rodrigue; one sister, Alexandria Crochet; 35 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Montar and Fabiolla Neal Rodrigue; two sons, John Joseph Rodrigue Jr. and Eric Joseph Rodrigue; and three sisters ======================================================================= MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BOUDREAUX, FRANCES ANN * age 72, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 4:42 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann’s Community Center; mass Saturday at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one sister, Jeannine Russell of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Robert Boudreaux of Shelby, Ala.; two nephews, Scott Boudreaux and Craig Boudreaux of Birmingham, Ala.; two nieces, Tracy Russell of Dallas and Kelley Lewis of Midland, Texas; four great-nephews; and one great-niece * preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Boudreaux and Bessie Fortenberry Boudreaux; one brother, Kenneth Boudreaux; and one niece, Eileen Russell * retired schoolteacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BREAUX, TYLER JAMES SR. * age 23, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Shannon Lynn Lichenstein Breaux of Houma; his parents, Terry J. Breaux Sr. and Myra Hebert Breaux of Dulac; two sons, Tyler Breaux Jr. and Bryce Breaux of Houma; one brother, Terry Breaux Jr. of Dulac; one sister, Tonya B. Eschete of Dulac; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Dawn Lirette of Bourg; his grandparents, Claude and Lois Price and Myron and Eula Hebert of Dulac; his great-grandmother, Cora Carrere of Dulac; four nieces, Megan Whisler, Haley Lirette, Kiley Lirette and Remley Lirette; and two nephews, Aaron Dupre and Colby John Lirette * preceded in death by his grandfather, Nolan Breaux Sr.; his great-grandfather, Lawrence Carrere; his great-grandmother, Ellida Babin; and his great-grandfather, Renee Breaux * nitro assistant with Halliburton, a 1998 high-school graduate of Ellender Memorial and a loving husband, father, son and friend; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster DANOS, CLARA BELLE STEVENS * age 77, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, David Stevens; one daughter, Julie Stevens Toups; two sisters, Mabel Chauvin and Dora Mae Sevin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by her first husband, Elson "Ces" Stevens; her second husband, Johnny Danos Jr.; her parents, Lubin and Lucia Melancon Allemand; one son, Patrick Joseph Stevens; one daughter, Deborah Marie Stevens; six brothers, Alvin, Lubin Jr., Herbert, Norman, Lawrence and Nolan Allemand; and two sisters, Emelda Hebert and Maude Bourgeois * parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FUSILIER, CATHERINE MITCHELL * age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004 * visitation today at Community Funeral Home and today at New Zion Baptist Church; services today at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery * survived by three sons, Carlton Verrett Jr., Reginald Verrett and Burton Fusilier Jr.; five daughters, Gwendolyn Davis, Armenta Verrett, Angela Scott, Alenia Verrett and Katherlyn Celestin; three brothers, Herbert Mitchell, Morris Scott and Murray Mitchell, all of Houma; three sisters, Viola Scott, Ramona Navy and Juanita Douglas, all of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Viola Scott and Cornelius Mitchell; and five brothers, Willie, Eugene, Ervin and Cornelius Mitchell Sr. and Charlie Williams * member of New Zion Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ORGERON, NOELIE ROBICHAUX * age 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:22 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Freddie Joseph Orgeron Jr. and Johnny Joseph Orgeron Sr.; one daughter, Marie Orgeron Foret; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Joseph Orgeron Sr.; her parents, John and Elizabeth Sevin Robichaux; one son, Wilton Joseph Orgeron; one daughter, Bertha Orgeron Hebert; two brothers, Jean Robichaux and Louis Robichaux; two sisters, Elizabeth Robichaux Loupe and Bridget Robichaux Bernard; and one grandchild * parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TYLER, CLAUDE * age 54, a native of Pineville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 26, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houma * survived by his wife, Kathleen Gaubert Tyler; one son, Rodney Tyler; one daughter, Heather Tyler; one brother, Charles Tyler; three sisters, Julie, Rose and Gladys Tyler; and one grandchild * preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Tyler and Virginia Smith Tyler ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster WOODS, EARL SR. * age 64, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux * survived by his wife, Rosalie Woods of Thibodaux; three sons, Earl Woods Jr. and Vincent T. Woods of Baton Rouge and Troy R. Woods of Raceland; two daughters, Debra Woods of Raceland and Penny E. Woods of Thibodaux; two brothers, Raymond Woods of Chackbay and Rennard Woods Sr. of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Joseph Woods Sr. and Charlotte Robinson Woods; five brothers, Joseph Jr., Henry Sr. James Sr., Andrew and Roy Woods; and one sister, Shirley Woods * member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church ============================ MARCH 26, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster WOOLENS, ROSIA * age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Howard 3rd Zion Travelers Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery * survived by five sons, Albert Jr., Orris, Joseph, Gramble Sr. and Micheal Woolens; five daughters, Joyce McKay, Beatrice Hosten, Gwendolyn L. Woolens, Pamela Link and Cynthia Woolens; two brothers, Nathaniel Calloway Jr. and Paten Calloway; 38 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Albert Woolens Sr.; her parents, Nathaniel Calloway Sr. and Rosie Hawkins Calloway; one daughter, Audrey Woolens; one brother, James Calloway Sr.; and three sisters, Beatrice Richardson, Lillie Woods and Lucy Calloway * homemaker and a member of Howard 3rd Zion Travelers Baptist Church ======================================================================= MARCH 27, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BREAUX, TYLER ‘BOUTSY’ SR. * age 23, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Shannon Lynn Lichenstein Breaux of Houma; his parents, Terry J. Breaux Sr. and Myra Hebert Breaux of Dulac; two sons, Tyler Breaux Jr. and Bryce Breaux of Houma; one brother, Terry Breaux Jr. of Dulac; one sister, Tonya B. Eschete of Dulac; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Dawn Lirette of Bourg; his grandparents, Claude and Lois Price and Myron and Eula Hebert of Dulac; his great-grandmother, Cora Carrere of Dulac; four nieces, Megan Whisler, Haley Lirette, Kiley Lirette and Remley Lirette; and two nephews, Aaron Dupre and Colby John Lirette * preceded in death by his grandfather, Nolan Breaux Sr.; his great-grandfather, Lawrence Carrere; his great-grandmother, Ellida Babin; and his great-grandfather, Renee Breaux * nitro assistant with Halliburton, a 1998 high-school graduate of Ellender Memorial and a loving husband, father, son and friend; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 27, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster KELLER, ELDA BREAUX * age 95, a native of Welsh and resident of Lutcher, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 * visitation today at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Gramercy; mass today at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina * survived by six sons and daughters-in-law, Milton Jr. and Bobbie Keller, Roy Keller, Leon and Audrey Keller, Ray Keller, Thomas and Hazel Keller and Daniel and Lynda Keller; two daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Kelly and Joyce Delahoussaye; one brother, Eddie Breaux; 48 grandchildren; 94 great- grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Milton Keller Sr.; her parents, Eddie and Theresa Babin Breaux; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Keller; three brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux; three sisters, Beatrice Concienne, Ruth Thibodaux and Marie Ledet; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher ======================================================================= MARCH 28, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster JACKSON, THOMAS WAYNE ‘P-NUT’ JR. * age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Tina Louise Pellegrin Jackson of Houma; his parents, Thomas Wayne and Bonnie Olivier Jackson Sr. of Houma; two daughters, Candace Leigh Jackson and Hannah Claire Jackson, both of Houma; one brother, Russell Paul Jackson of Houma; one sister, Kelly Jackson Johnson and husband, Dwayne D. Johnson, of Houma; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy J. Pellegrin and Eileen R. Pellegrin of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fritz J. Pellegrin Sr. and wife, Rhonda T. Pellegrin, of Houma; sister-in-law, Anne S. Jackson of Houma; three nieces, Skyla Jackson, Kelsey Jackson and Amber Bonvillian of Houma; and two nephews, Caleb Jackson and Fritz Pellegrin Jr. of Houma * preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas R. and Hazel Jackson, and Austin and Julia Olivier * nitrogen specialist with Halliburton, a member of the Krewe of Hercules and Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church; devoted husband, loving father, loving son and loving son-in- law; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 28, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster MARCEL, MABEL ANN * age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:17 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 * visitation today and to service time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at the hall, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum * survived by her husband, Ferrel Paul Marcel; two sons, Craig and Brad Marcel; and three sisters, Mrs. Anthony (Marline) LeBouef, Mrs. Elmar (Stella) Marcel and Mrs. Bill (Betty) Tillman * preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mabel Guy Benoit * food preparer for Danny’s Fried Chicken ============================ MARCH 28, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SCOTT, DIANE THERESA DUPLANTIS * age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by three sons, Reggir Scott, Darrell Scott and Horace Scott Jr.; one daughter, Racheal Scott; two brothers, Errol Duplantis and Floyd Duplantis; and two sisters, Leona Landry and Mrs. Harmon (Quida) Dupre; and five grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Irving Paul and Elise Picou Duplantis; two brothers, Allen Duplantis and Irving Duplantis Jr.; and one sister, Audrey Bergeron * Catholic ============================ MARCH 28, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SERIGNY, DELORES E. * age 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004 * visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by one brother, Raymond Serigny; and two sisters, Virgis Sanamo and Dolcina Melacon * preceded in death by her parents, Maxine and Elemira Crosby Serigny * parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church ============================ MARCH 28, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle THIBODEAUX, MARGIE Margie A. Thibodeaux, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:06 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mary "May" Roddy Authement; two sons, Errol and Jody Thibodeaux; three daugthers, Karen Bordok, Robin Williams Robling and Tanya Neal; two brothers, Sterling Authement and Arnold Authement; one sister, Judy Jackson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elton Paul Thibodeaux; and her father, Israel Merciner Authement. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. ======================================================================= MARCH 29, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster ALLEMAND, ROY JOSEPH * age 60, a native and resident of Lockport, died Monday, March 29, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery * survived by his wife, Betty Becnel Allemand; one son, Kyle Allemand; one daughter, Ericka Guidry; two brothers, Johnny and Roland Allemand; five sisters, Vivian Parr, Lillian Rome, Betty Chiasson, Lilly Rose Trosclair and Marion Cretini; and eight grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Xavier and Celestine Breaux Allemand ============================ MARCH 29, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster JACKSON, THOMAS WAYNE ‘P-NUT’ JR. * age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Tina Louise Pellegrin Jackson of Houma; his parents, Thomas Wayne and Bonnie Olivier Jackson Sr. of Houma; two daughters, Candace Leigh Jackson and Hannah Claire Jackson, both of Houma; one brother, Russell Paul Jackson of Houma; one sister, Kelly Jackson Johnson and husband, Dwayne D. Johnson, of Houma; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy J. Pellegrin and Eileen R. Pellegrin of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fritz J. Pellegrin Sr. and wife, Rhonda T. Pellegrin, of Houma; sister-in-law, Anne S. Jackson of Houma; three nieces, Skyla Jackson, Kelsey Jackson and Amber Bonvillian of Houma; and two nephews, Caleb Jackson and Fritz Pellegrin Jr. of Houma * preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas R. and Hazel Jackson, and Austin and Julia Olivier * nitrogen specialist with Halliburton, a member of the Krewe of Hercules and Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church; devoted husband, loving father, loving son and loving son-in- law; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 29, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster LAROCCA, BETTY LOU DOS * age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Larocca Sr.; her mother, Emily Doss Romagoz; one son, Lawrence J. Larocca Jr.; one daughter, Sheila Larocca Barbera; one brother, Harold Doss Sr.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her father, Howard Romagoz; and one brother, James Doss ============================ MARCH 29, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster MARSHALL, SARAH CHAMBERS * age 82, a native of Clifton Forge, Va., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by two daughters, Mildred Louise "Millie" Smith and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Masterson; one son, Thomas Edward Marshall; six grandchildren, Patrick Michael Smith, Timothy Matthew Smith, Sarah Cox Masterson, Catherine Chambers Masterson, Allison Nancy Marshall and Emily Joel Marshall; and one great-grandchild, Jacob Michael Smith * preceded in death by her husband, George Ernest Marshall Jr.; her parents, Mildred Sutton Chambers and Willie Ernest Chambers; and one brother, George Sutton Chambers * Landry’s Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 29, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster PIERCE, JAMES ‘RAY’ * age 80, a resident of Gheens, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one daughter, Brenda Breaux and husband, Dally Breaux Jr.; one brother, A.J. "Bobby" Pierce; one sister, Francis Yancey; and three grandchildren, Jacob Breaux and wife, Courtney, Jared Breaux and wife, Michelle, and Jessica Breaux and fiance, Jarred Freeman * preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Dufrene Pierce; and his parents, Virgil and Selma Falgout Pierce * member of the Raceland VFW * Falgout Funeral Home ======================================================================= MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster BRASHEAR, VIVIAN * age 83, a native of Saratoga, Texas, former resident of Houma and resident of Beaumont, Texas, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 * visitation today at Broussard’s Funeral Home in Beaumont * survived by her mate of 20 years, Ivy Bourg; one daughter and son-in-law, Francis and Charles Weber of Beaumont; four sons, Charles Hill of Georgia, Robert and wife, Sherry, Chase of Vivian, John and wife, Claire, Brashear of Colorado, and Cecil and wife, Nellie, Brashear of Houma; one sister, Anita Mayer of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her loving family from Houma, Terry Bourg family and kids and her adopted daughter, Ginger Aubey, Frances Weber and Howard Riley of Beaumont, Herman and Lori Weber of Pasadena, and Mary Shannon of Lake Jackson * Broussard’s Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle FORET, TONY Tony Anthony Foret, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 28, 2004. A Memorial service will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his mother, Velma Foret of Chauvin; one daughter, Hilary Foret of Pennsylvania; three brothers, Larry and Ernest Foret Jr., both of Houma and Terry Foret Sr. of Chauvin; one sister, Evelyn Matherne of Granbury, Texas; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Foret Sr.; and two brothers, David Adam Foret Sr. and Ivy Foret. He was in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a retired systems analysterom in Pennsylvania. ============================ MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster HEBERT, JACKIE FREDERICK * age 47, a native and resident of Houma died Monday, March 29, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery * survived by her former husband, Darrel Hebert; her mother, Barbara Schouest Frederick; one son, Ron Hebert; two daughters, Rachel and Roxanne Hebert; two brothers, Kenny "Fee" Frederick and Tommy Frederick; and one sister, Sheila Gros * preceded in death by her father, Eddie Joseph Frederick Jr. * dedicated teacher’s aid at First United Methodist Children’s Learning Center ============================ MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster JACKSON, THOMAS WAYNE ‘P-NUT’ JR. * age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 * funeral services today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Tina Louise Pellegrin Jackson of Houma; his parents, Thomas Wayne and Bonnie Olivier Jackson Sr. of Houma; two daughters, Candace Leigh Jackson and Hannah Claire Jackson, both of Houma; one brother, Russell Paul Jackson of Houma; one sister, Kelly Jackson Johnson and husband, Dwayne D. Johnson, of Houma; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy J. Pellegrin and Eileen R. Pellegrin of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fritz J. Pellegrin Sr. and wife, Rhonda T. Pellegrin, of Houma; sister-in-law, Anne S. Jackson of Houma; and numerous relatives * preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas R. and Hazel Jackson, and Austin and Julia Olivier * nitrogen specialist with Halliburton, a member of the Krewe of Hercules and Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral ============================ MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster MITCHELL, JEANNE MARIE GAUDET * age 96, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son-in-law, Philip Theil Sr.; two sisters, Alice Bergeron and Bella Baudoin; four grandchildren, Diana Theil Chappetta and husband, A.J., Phil Theil Jr. and wife, Pauline, Scott Theil and wife, Tonya, and Patty Theil Verret and husband, Albert; and five great-grandchildren, Brandon, Annie, Heath and Victoria Theil and Kelly Capello * preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Mitchell; her parents, Frank and Ida Chauvin Gaudet; one daughter, Margaret Theil; one brother, Sam Gaudet; and four sisters, Velma Gaudet, Beatrice Robichaux, Marguerite Breaux and Bernice Scott * Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster MONTGOMERY, PAULINE HALL * age 79, a native of California and resident of Montegut, died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2004 * no services were scheduled * survived by three sons, Michael Montgomery and wife, Jan, of Othello, Wash., Donald Montgomery and wife, Carla, of Montegut, and John Montgomery of Salinas, Calif.; two sisters, Nadine Compton of Coulterville, Calif., and Neta Evans of Wheeler, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Paul Montgomery; her parents, David Hall Sr. and Lela Baker Hall; one son, Richard Montgomery; three brothers, David Hall Jr., Tommy Hall and Edward Hall; and seven sisters * retired accountant with Jackson Produce; though she was a native of California, she had a great fondness for the people of south Louisiana, and Montegut became her home * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ MARCH 30, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster TERREBONNE, MARVIN SR. * age 40, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:07 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2004 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow * survived by his wife, Penny Terrebonne; three sons, Marvin Terrebonne Jr., Derick Naquin and Anthony Smith; two daughters, Kaelyn Naquin and Tayler Smith; three brothers, Lionel, Randy and Blake Terrebonne; one sister, Dinah Terrebonne; and one grandchild * preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Esther Naquin Terrebonne * carpenter and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church ======================================================================= MARCH 31, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle CHERAMIE, IRENE Irene Ybarzabal Cheramie, 81, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Ronald Cheramie; one daughter, Ruth Rushing; one sister, Nelia Dufrene; two grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Cheramie; her parents, Miguel and Rachel Crosby Ybarzabal; one brother, Miguel Ybarzabal Jr.; three sisters, Leonore Martinez, Hazel Burke and Lorraine Vegas; one grandchild, Rachel Barrios; and one great- grandchild, Kaleb Pitre. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ============================ MARCH 31, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster CORTEZ, CALISE JOSEPH ‘KEEN’ * age 80, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Rita Kraemer Cortez; five sons, Daniel, Callen, Mitchell, Edmond and Patrick Cortez; three daughters, Priscilla C. Bergeron, Enola C. Adams and Sherrie C. Stein; three brothers, Phillip, Percy and Lawrence Cortez; two sisters, Dorothy C. Granier and Almarine C. Falgoust; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rosa Kraemer Cortez; four brothers, Leon, Nicholas, Antoine and Nelson Cortez; and one sister, Corrine C. Ordoyne ============================ MARCH 31, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle DUPLANTIS, GORDELINE Gordeline Maria Rhodes Duplantis, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Th ursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Richard Duplantis and wife, Fay, of Houma, and Don Duplantis and wife, Stephanie, of Keller, Texas; two daughters, Jackie Jeffery and husband, Joe, and Terri Castleberry of Houma; two brothers, Tracy Rhodes of Houma and Paul Rhodes of Harvey; seven grandchildren, Donna LeBoeuf, Randy Boudreaux, Lisa Hardee, Jeremy Castleberry, Jamie Castleberry, Timothy Duplantis and Lynette Zuber; and four great-grandchildren, Logan LeBoeuf, Ashley Hardee, Haden Hardee and Caitlyn Zuber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rembert Duplantis; her parents, Wilsey Rhodes and Alice Hungerford Rhodes; one brother, Roland Rhodes; one son-in-law, Larry Castleberry; and one grandchild, Sherry L. Boudreaux. She was a homemaker and a member of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ MARCH 31, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster FANGUY, ALMA Alma Cecile Theriot Fanguy, 89, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 28, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Lanier and husband, Charles, of Warner Robbins, Ga.; three sisters, Editha T. Falgout, Jeanne T. Hebert and Mercedes T. Riche', all of Houma; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon J. Fanguy; her parents, Honora Theriot and Ida Vice Theriot; four brothers, Raoul, Percy, Emile and Xavier Theriot; and two sisters, Audrey T. Daigle and Yvonne T. Pere'. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. ============================ MARCH 31, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster SOLAR, CYRUS M. SR. * age 73, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004 * visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Friday at the funeral home * survived by his wife, Judy Scully Solar; four sons, Harold Sr., Cyrus Jr., Ricky and Chad Solar; three daughters, Norma Lynn Summers, Marliss Ann Lena and Diana Gisclair; five step-children; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Elvena Guillot Solar; one grandchild; two brothers, C.J. and Joseph Solar; and one sister, Hilda Landry * retired boat captain; Catholic ============================ MARCH 31, 2004 Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster VAUGHN, VIRGINIA * age 82, a native of Kingsville, Texas, long-time resident of Houma and resident of Anchorage, Alaska, died Saturday, March 27, 2004 * memorial service Thursday at the Mary Conrad Center in Anchorage * survived by one son, John E. Parker and wife, Sandy, of Eagle River, Alaska; three brothers, Waitus Denham of Des Allemands, John Denham and Percy Denham of Sumrall, Miss.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Denham; and one son, William W. Parker * employee of Hart Furniture in Houma ============================