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Obituaries May, 2002 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  20 December 2004

MAY 1, 2002

Naaman "Jersey" Dufrene

• age 68, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Cut Off, who died at noon April 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• husband of Rosie Crosby Dufrene; father of Thomas and Sandra Dufrene and Rachel D. Matherne; and brother of Claude, Ronald and Donald Dufrene, Joyce Plaisance, Vera Deville, Reva McPhail and Rebecca Badeaux
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Zoe Comardelle Dufrene; and stepmother, Alverta Comardelle Dufrene
• enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Margaret C. Knight

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. April 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Norman J. Knight; mother of Perry and Timothy Knight and Valerie Knight Westerman; mother-in-law of Jolene Morvant Knight, Eva Borne Knight and Glenn Westerman; and sister of Huey Chiasson Sr., Zenobie Landry, Dorothy Trosclair and Frances "Penny" Landry
• also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ozema R. and Valerie C. Chiasson; brother, Elmo Chiasson; and sisters, Grace Chiasson LeBlanc, Floyd Chiasson Thibodaux and Eula Mae Chiasson Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elda "Mum" Billiot Naquin

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, who died at 9:05 a.m. April 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-chenes; visitation today and to funeral time at the Pointe-aux-chenes fire station; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• mother of Antoine, Irvin and Michel Naquin, Pauline Henry, Lena Rodrigue, Dulphine Verdin, Elizabeth Billiot, Diane Dardar, Norma Naquin and Cynthia Guidry; and sister of Agnes Billiot
• also survived by 46 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Naquin; parents, Anatole and Sylvia Verdin Billiot; sons, Chester, Glynn, Francis Sr. and an infant boy; daughter, Betty Billiot; brothers, Ellis, William, Willie and Delvis Billiot; sister, Lucinda Tregle; grandchildren, Tony, Henry and Pamela and Lorraine Naquin, Woody Billiot and Patty Rodrigue; and great-grandchildren, Owen Neil and Faith Dardar
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Steve St. Romain

• age 43, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 5:22 p.m. April 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Martin II and Gwen Barbier St. Romain; grandson of Doris Barbier; brother of Michael and Marty St. Romain, both of Raceland and Gwen St. Romain of Metairie; and fiance’ of Denise Allemand
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin and Rita Guidry St. Romain and Gordon Barbier
• president of the North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District; and vice-president of South Coast Gas and Pierre Part Natural Gas; an avid fisherman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 2, 2002

Tommy Paul Adams

• age 58, a native of Raceland and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:08 a.m. May 1, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Elaine Dyess Adams; stepson of Gladys Ledet; father of Tonia A. Parker and Tiffany Adams; stepfather of Zan and Steven Broussard and Angela B. Rogers; and brother of Betty Arguetta, Netty Lindemuth and JoAnn Aucoin
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Maturan Sr. and Lola A. Adams; stepfather, Phillip Aucoin; brothers, Leroy, Tilden, Maturan Jr. and Milton Adams; stepbrother, Hubert Aucoin; and sisters, Gladys Hanks and Miriam McHenry
• member of Christian Fellowship Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Anthony Joseph Battaglia III

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, who died April 26, 20020
• memorial service today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Jerrylyn Battaglia; father of Tina B. Foret, Amy B. Bergeron, Wendy B. Ledet and Toni Lynn B. Ledet; and brother of Dominique Battaglia, Francis Arcement and Daisy Greene
• also survived by 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joseph II and Bessie Thibodeaux Battaglia; brothers, Robert, Raphael, Joseph and Andrew Battaglia; and sisters, Marrion B. Hebert and Bessie Battaglia

Robert "Bob" A. Boul

• age 54, a native of Belleville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 p.m. May 1, 2002
• memorial service in Belleville, Ill.
• brother of John, Diane, Mary and Paula Boul and Jodie B. Schneider
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Rose Werashka Boul
• employed by Cameco for 29 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Almeria "Doll" Celestine-Sims

• age 71, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:46 p.m. April 29, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Thibodaux; she was cremated
• mother of James Jr. and Calvin Sims, both of Thibodaux, Charles Sims of Gray, Joyce M. Douglas of Baton Rouge, Brenda Johnson of New Orleans, Michele Smith and Audrey Sims, both of Gray and Diane Sims of Houma; and sister of Eddie Celestine of Houma, Ethel Mae Majors of Raceland and Sylvester Celestine and Juanita Thomas, both of Donner
• also survived by 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Sims Sr.; parents, Sidney and Cora Lee Brown Celestine; brothers, Charles, Sidney and George Williams; son, Alvin Sims; and a great-grandchild
• Jehovah’s Witness
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Margaret C. Knight

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. April 30, 2002
• mass of burial will be celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Norman J. Knight; mother of Perry and Timothy Knight and Valerie Knight Westerman; mother-in-law of Jolene Morvant Knight, Eva Borne Knight and Glenn Westerman; and sister of Huey Chiasson Sr., Zenobie Landry, Dorothy Trosclair and Frances "Penny" Landry
• also survived by eightgrandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ozema R. and Valerie C. Chiasson; brother, Elmo Chiasson; and sisters, Grace Chiasson LeBlanc, Floyd Chiasson Thibodaux and Eula Mae Chiasson Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

MAY 3, 2002

Delmas Charles Bourg

• age 68, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Grand Bois, who died at 3:45 p.m. May 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation today and to funeral time at the KC Hall in Larose; burial at the church cemtery
• husband of Marline Billiot Bourg of Grand Bois; and stepfather of Stephanie A. Rogers and Brenda A. Billiot, both of Grand Bois
• also survived by four step-granchildren and two step-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Stella A. Dufrene Bourg; stepdaughter, Stella Jane Billiot; brothers, Armand and Fergus Bourg; and sister, Vegelia Bourg Lefort
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Raceland; retired bridge tender for Lafourche Parish and enjoyed Western movies
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Chad Darrell Johnson

• age 27, a native and resident of Bertrandville, who died at noon April 21, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; burial was at the church cemetery
• fiance’ of Shelley Southall; father of Chase Darrell Johnson; son of Gwen Johnson of Bertrandville and the Rev. Gregory Madison of Donaldsonville; brother of Zondra Southall Curtis Southall and Anreco Coleman all of Bertrandville; grandson of Earlene Johnson of Bertrandville and Eloise Madison of Donaldsonville; nephew of Ruthelyn Johnson-Ward of Bertrandville and James Joseph Ward of Port Allen; intended son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Southall; and intended brother-in-law of Leslie Southall-Julian
• also survived by six godchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Johnson Sr. and George Madison Sr.; and great-grandparents, Harry and Julie Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Beatrice Adams Knight

• age 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Ashton Knight; mother of Linda K. Ayzinne and Barbara K. Caballero; mother-in-law of Deacon Ambrose Ayzinne and Lucien Caballero; grandmother of Crystal and Clifford Ayzinne and Charles Caballero; and great-grandmother of Devin Ayzinne
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Zoe Benoit Adams; brothers, Evis, Hubert, O’Neil and Roland Adams; and sisters, Rita Slavich, Aline LeBlanc and Clara Breaux
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Melvin Paul Lirette

• age 92, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, who died at 5:50 p.m. May 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Wayne Paul Lirette of Bourg and Judith Marie Lirette of Dallas, Texas; and brother of W. F. "Bill" Lirette of Houma and Joyce Lirette Abernathy of Slidell
• also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae LeCompte Lirette; parents, Emile and Angelice LeCompte Lirette; brother, Sam Lirette; and sisters, Ouida Lirette Breaux and Verna Lirette
• retired driller for Texaco Oil Company with 45 years of service; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 6, 2002

Rena Savoie Hooter

• age 85, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Westwego, who died May 3, 2002
• religious service held today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• wife of Jacob T. Hooter; mother of Walton Hooter of Lake Charles and Shelby Hooter of Westwego; adoptive mother of Patricia Thornton of Mobile, Ala.; and sister of Nelson Savoie of Marrero, Richard Savoie of Dallas, Texas and Hazel Combs of Belle Chase
• also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Thelisia Matherne Savoie; brother, Edmond Savoie; and sister, Elta Favre
• member of Assembly of God. She was a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lisa Cone Ivey

• age 31, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 8:20 p.m. May 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• wife of Johnny Ivey Sr.; daughter of Jean Cone Duet; mother of Johnny Jr. and Katherine Ivey; and stepmother of Matthew and Jessica Bourg
• preceded in death by her father, Howard Cone; and stepfather, Roy Duet
• employee of the Salvation Army
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Lonnie "Bones" Johns

• age 47, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and resident of Coteau, who died at 12:45 a.m. April 27, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• son of Mary Naquin; stepson of Frank Naquin; brother of Donald, David and Lewis Johns, Cathy Herauf, Belinda Gordon and Tammy Trosclair
• preceded in death by his father, John B. Johns
• Baptist and served in the U.S. Army; enjoyed fishing and was a foreman for Global Industries
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Frances "Penny" Chaisson Landry

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 10:53 p.m. May 3, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; burial was at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville
• mother of Lucretia "Lee" Landry of Thibodaux and David Landry of Belle Rose; mother-in-law of Donna Landry and Connie Landry of Thibodaux; sister of Dorthy Troxclair, Zenobia Landry and Huey Chaisson, all of Thibodaux; sister-in-law of Artus Landry of Klotzville and Harry Landry of River Ridge; and grandmother of Jessica and Travis Landry and Amber Eidissen
• preceded in death by her husband, Lynwood L. Landry Sr.; son, Lynwood L. Landry Jr.; parents, Ozema and Valerie Chaisson Chaisson; sisters, Eula Mae Gros, Grace LeBlanc, Floyd "Toy" Thibodaux and Margaret Knight; and brother, Elmo Chaison
• member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Doris Marie Guidry Martin

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:32 p.m. May 3, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial was at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Carroll and Earl Martin and Earlene Theriot; and sister of Mary McKey
• also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Silas Joseph Martin; parents, Ernest and Pamela Rhodes Guidry; and sisters, Mildred Guidry and an infant sister
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillian "Nanny" Morvant Toups

• age 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:09 p.m. May 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Avie Toups; parents, Emile and Emma Gros Morvant; brother, Eves Morvant; and sister, Marie M. Cancienne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MAY 7, 2002

no new obituaries were posted

 

MAY 8, 2002

Jeffrey Edward Adams

• age 33, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. May 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral time; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• son of Oceana Clement Adams; brother of Clinton, Ronald and Joseph Adams, Barbara Ordogne and Catherine Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, John Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Oneida Mary Boudreaux Grabert

• age 88, a native and resident of Donner, who died at 4:34 a.m. May 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis Cemetery No. 1 in Houma
• mother of Richard J. Grabert Sr. of Houma and Loney A. Grabert of Donner; and sister of Thelma B. Hebert of Gretna
• also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Grabert; and parents, Eugene and Lydie Louviere Boudreaux
• parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Ola Laird Hillman

• age 92, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. May 6, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Delhi Masonic Cemetery
• mother of Dr. B.W. Hillman Sr. and June H. Kost; grandmother of Dr. Billy Hillman Jr., Kathleen H. Liebert, Dr. Cynthia H. Rome, Susan H. Fruge, Marie H. Wynne and Joni Kost
• also survived by seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by a son, Ralph David Hillman
• member of First Presbyterian Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

David Hayes Leedy

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died May 2, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation Wednesday at the funeral home
• son of William H. Leedy of Montegut and Doris A. Leedy of Fayetteville, N.C.; father of Courtney and Stormy Bonvillain of Houma; and brother of Roy Leedy of Montegut, Rita Kay Mince, Monica Marie Leedy and Sheryl Lynn Goldman of Fayetteville
• engineer for McCall’s Boat Rentals
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Stan F. Toups

• age 88, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Doris Mary Weldon Toups; and father of Michael, Larry and Mary Gayle Toups
• also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Louis and Marie Clementine Poche Toups; brothers, the Rev. Lawrence, S.J., Reyneud, Aloysis, Alfred and Leonard Toups; and sisters, Ola Borne, Antoinette Marmande, Marie Schroder and Alice Higgins
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Toby Ray Webb

• age 41, a native of Greensboro, N.C., and resident of Gray, who died May 5, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home
• father of Toby Ray, Buck Anthony and Brandy Lynn Ricketts and Michael Cox; and brother of William L. Webb Jr., Donnie Gaidry, Shirley Myers, Patsy Aucoin, Doris Lucos and Linda Law
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Nellie McDaniel Webb Sr.; and sister, Katherine Webb
• electrician
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 9, 2002

Joseph "Pop" Aromina Stelly Jr.

• age 73, a native of Crowley and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. May 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Michael and William Stelly, Sharon Dufrene, Kathy Prejean and Tina Mayo; and brother of Lloyd and Daniel Stelly
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverline Istre Stelly; parents, Joseph A. Sr. and Martha Broussard Stelly; brother, Robert Stelly; and sister, Ruby Hicks
• Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MAY 10, 2002

Sorry, I missed the posting, check the Houma Courier listings

 

MAY 13, 2002

Marie "Mazie" Aucoin

• age 74, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Morgan City, who died May 9, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City; burial was at Morgan City Cemetery
• mother of Rickie Aucoin, Maxine Ross and Marlene Bernard, all of Thibodaux, Dr. Richard Aucoin of Zaneville, Ohio, Rusty Aucoin of Bourg and Myra Aucoin of Morgan City; and sister of Herbert Durocher of Morgan City and Elvina Mire of Jeanerette
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, brother and son
• Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City

Agnes Marie Vellion Cheatham

• age 76, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 10, 2002
• religious service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Manford Cheatham; father of Lionell Barrie, Dianne Chapman, Rebecca Gentry and Marilyn Himel
• also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Octavie Fuselier Vellion; five brothers and one sister
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Calvin J. Cheramie

• age 63, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:20 p.m. May 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• son of Elise Landry Cheramie; brother of Paul Cheramie of Lake Charles, Roy Cheramie of Lockport and Leroy Cheramie of Gheens and adoptive brother of Janet Pitre of Lockport
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Cheramie Jr.; and sister, Joyce Melancon
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Richard "Chinee" Cortez

• age 89, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 2:30 a.m. May 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Arthur Cortez, Euline St. Pierre, Ann Hotard, Doris Tabor and Rose Schroeder; and brother of Roy Cortez
• also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Odette Granier Cortez; parents, Oleus and Evelyn Kraemer Cortez; sons, Edward and Ivy Cortez; brothers, Hubert, Kliebert and Sidney Cortez; sisters, Gertrude Daigle, Lorraine Lilly, Odeal Gates, Melodia Bourg, Lillian Rozinne, Grace Hano and Elodiie Cortez; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• retired trapper who enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Julius "Jules" Joseph Gaudet

• age 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, who died at 9:30 a.m. May 10, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Wilma Marie Gautreaux Gaudet; father of Julian, Ronald, Roy, Philip and Merrill Gaudet, Linda Gaubert, Janice Davaine, Kathleen Lacombe, Gayle Arceneaux, Wilma Matherne, Evelyn "Lynn" Gaudet and Celeste Theriot; half-brother of George and Elwood Rogers and Orga Robichaux
• also survived by 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Julian Guadet and Winnie Folse Gaudet Rogers; sons, Wayne, Steve and Robert Gaudet; brothers, Hampton and Harold Gaudet; and sister, Alice Segretto
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; veteran of World War II and receive the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals; member of the American Legion Post 83 of Lockport and VFW in Raceland; retired self-employed carpenter and painter
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles "Hoop" J. Gibson

• age 42, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died May 6, 2002
• religious service was held Saturday Burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Corliss B. Gibson of Paincourtville; father of Jamie and Jeremy Breaux and Charles Nicholas, all of Paincourtville and Ciji Smith; son of Isaac and Rosemary Gibson of Donaldsonville; and brother of Barbara Brown of Donaldsonville, Catherine Smith of Paincourtville and Leslie Gibson of Thibodaux, Ronald and Donald Gibson of Donaldsonville, Roger Gibson of Paincourtville, Isaac Gibson Jr. of Baton Rouge and Jerry Gibson of Norcross, Ga.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

James "Sack A Rice" Jones Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Klotzville, who died May 7, 2002
• religious service held today at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at the church; dismissal Tuesday; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Barbara Lawrence of Belle Rose, Shirley Nelson of Paincourtville, Gloria Jones of Donaldsonville Vera Gordon of Darrow, James Jr. and Charles Jones, both of Belle Rose, Victor and Horace Jones, both of Baton Rouge; brother of Ruth Green of Klotzville, Lubertha Breaux of Lake Charles and Clarence Jones of Klotzville
• also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Melvenia Jones; parents, Louise and Jessie Jones; sisters, Florence Myles, Bernice Condoll, Elmira Webster, Elizabeth Sherry, Rowena Fleming, Alma Riney and Emma Joseph; brothers, Edward, Wesley, Louis and Aldon Jones; granddaughter, Trinessa Lawrence and great-granddaughter, Brittany Lawrence
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Gerald Joseph Leonard

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:30 a.m. May 9, 2002 after a nine-month battle with cancer
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. John Cemetery
• father of Carolyn Leonard Rousseau; brother of Patricia, Charles, Norma, Dolores, Clarence Jr. and Anna Leonard, Harry Longwell, and Terry Kee; father-in-law of Kristopher Rousseau; and grandfather of Nicole Leonard and Shane Chiasson
• also survived by 11 nephews, one niece, seven great-nephews and one great-niece
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Yock" Sr. and Jeanne Richard Leonard; and sister, Gertrude Leonard Harvey
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Billy Ray Nickolyn

• age 61, a native of Wharton, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 5:22 p.m. May 8, 2002
• military memorial service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; he was cremated
• father of William "Billy" and Richard Nickolyn, Cheryle Skinner, Pamela Theriot and Eleanore Nickolyn, all of Houma; and brother of Randall and Ronnie Nickolyn
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Valliere Nickolyn; parents, Stephen and Joyce Ivy Nickolyn; and brothers, Harley and Donnie Nickolyn
• Baptist; served in the U.S. Army
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ida Martin

• age 60, a native of Dexter, Mo., and resident of Larose, who died at 12:08 a.m. May 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Frank J. Martin; daughter of Jessie L. Hayes; mother of Frank P. and David C. Martin and Mary M. Orgeron; and sister of Larry Hayes, Minnie Bourg, Nellie Kitchen and Judy Naquin
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Rogers Hayes; brother, Thomas Hayes; and sisters, Margie Borne and Mildred Cheramie
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of the Immaculate Conception Chapel in Napoleonville
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Cora Catherine Ledet Pitre

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma who died at 5:30 p.m. May 10, 2002
• religious service held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the Funeral Home; she was cremated
• mother of Maurice Jr. and Brian Pitre, Louella Lyons, Gloria Cormier, Mona Johnson and Theresa Pitre
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Pitre Sr.; parents, Evest J. and Marie Chauvin Ledet; brothers, John C., Wilbert and Alex Ledet; sisters, Mary Danos, Louise LeBeouf and Shirley Dupre; an infant son and two grandchildren
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral home of Houma

Lena Detillier Weeden

• age 83, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:30 p.m. May 10, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• wife of Eddie L. Weeden; and sister of Girlie French and Mary Rogers
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Marceline Matherne Detillier; brothers, Tillman, Harvey Sr., Ivy and Kancis Detillier; and sister, Pearl Gaudet
• member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3665, and a member of the ladies and mixed bowling leagues
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

 

MAY 14, 2002

Gilbert "T-Boy" Besson Jr.

• age 67, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, who died May 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation today and funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Genieve Albarado Besson; father of Albert and Ricky Besson, Susanne Albarado Toups, Debra Besson Loupe and Tammy Kullman; and brother of Huey "Johnny", Willie "Willo" and David "Pitter" Besson, Mary Louise "Susie" Dupre, Barbara "Bobbie" Cooley and Carrie Bourgeois
• also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Besson Sr. and Lydia Andras Besson Clause; brother, Edward "B-Rouge" Besson and sister, Rosa Mae "Rosie" Jones
• retired from McDermott
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Calvin J. Cheramie

• age 63, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:20 p.m. May 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• son of Elise Landry Cheramie; brother of Paul Cheramie of Lake Charles, Roy Cheramie of Lockport and Leroy Cheramie of Gheens
• also survived by an adopted sister, Janet Pitre of Lockport
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Cheramie Jr.; and sister, Joyce Melancon
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ella Mae Hamilton

• age 48, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:45 p.m. May 10, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonvile; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Joseph Hamilton; mother of Shanicia Hamilton; and sister of Doris Leonard, Annette Davis, Bobby Douglas, Wilfred, Joseph, Larry, Robert and Terry McBride
• preceded in death by her parents, Olevia and Willard McBride
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Clifford O. McCorkle

• age 58, a native of East Baton Rouge Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. May 11, 2002
• father of William James McCorkle, Barry P., Terry J. and Brad A. Boudreaux, Dixie McCorkle and Patrice Boudreaux; and brother of Richard, Phillip and Elaine McCorkle
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Simoneaux; second wife, Evelyn L. Boudreaux; parents, Clifford and Dolly McCorkle; and daughter, Debra McCorkle
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Nolan Joseph Scott

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, who died at 5:45 a.m. May 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• husband of Katherine Dubois Scott; father of Tristan Michael and Michelle Marie Scott; and brother of Sidney, Steven and Kevin Scott, Janice Voison, Brenda Bryan, Diane Naquin, Maxine Trahan, Bonnie McCarthy, Sylvia Scott and Eleanor Bonilla
• preceded in death by his parents, Norris and Marie Brunet Scott
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; served as a chief warrant officer in the U.S. Army and served eight years as a helicopter pilot; served in Vietnam and also two terms in the reserves as a helicopter instructor; member and past commander of VFW Post 9608, a member of and past commander of the American Legion Post 380; worked for Bayouside Florist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 15, 2002

Steve Joseph Hebert

• age 61, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 7:15 a.m. May 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• son of Telenie Gisclair Hebert; brother of Chris Hebert, Carolyn Santiny and Brenda Honeycutt
• preceded in death by his father, Whitney Joseph Hebert
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

MAY 16, 2002

Words John Dupre

• age 79, a native of Theriot and resident of Dulac, who died at 2:30 a.m. May 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Camille, Wilson Jr., Edville and Sylvester Dupre, all of Grand Caillou
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Sr. and Ella Marie Lacoste Dupre; brothers, Elfair, Joseph and E.L. Dupre; and sister, Elvita Champagne
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Scott Vincent Moore

• age 32, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Franklin, Tenn., who died May 12, 2002
• religious service held Friday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Kimberly V. Moore of Franklin, father of Scott V. Moore II; son of Linda M. Moore of Napoleonville and Audrey K. Valentine; son-in-law of William Sewell; grandson of Louise S. Moore of Napoleonville; godchild of Connie A. Moore and Calvin Steward; godfather of Lynn Etta Sherfield and Jamal Sherfield
• also survived by great-aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Charlie Moore; and grandmother-in-law, Maves Sewell
• engineer with Saturn Automotive in Spring Hill, Tenn.; member of Born Again Christian Ministry in Nashville, Tenn.; 1988 graduate of Assumption High School, a 1994 graduate of Southern University and received his master’s degree in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. He was a U.S. Army veteran
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Louis C. Pichauffe Sr.

• age 88, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, who died May 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery in Bayou Cane, Houma
• husband of Nettie Babin Pichauffe of Houma; father of Louis C. Pichauffe Jr. of California and Marion Malbrough; and brother of Marceline Pichauffe, Marie P. Dugas of Dularge, Adenise P. Dugas and Eva P. Kraemer, both of Houma
• also survived by five grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Eva Boudoin Pichauffe; son, Charles Pichauffe; brothers, Paul and Joseph Pichauffe; and sisters, Marie P. Juisti and Louise Pichauffe
• Catholic; retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board after 15 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 17, 2002

Sylvia Verdin Billiot

• age 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died May 14, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Anthony and Herbert Billiot and Leatrice B. Peltier
• also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elie Billiot; parents, Bernard and Louise Verdin; two infant sons and an infant daughter, brothers, Frederick and Louis Verdin; and sisters, Alice Dantin, Theophelia Williams and Lucy Billiot
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; enjoyed gardening
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Walterine Dupre Brunet

• age 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, who died May 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes; visitation today at the Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• mother of Douglas and Allen Brunet, Mary Jane Dupre and Mamie Lyons
• also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elie Serville Brunet; parents, Willis and Clarisse LeBoeuf Dupre; son, Gary Brunet; brothers, David and Wallace Dupre; and sisters, Naise Levron, Flossie and Gertrude Dupre.
• She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and a member of the St. Charles Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Lucy Belle Cavalier Bunn

• age 71, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, who died at 2:15 a.m. May 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• mother of Debra Waguespack of Thibodaux, Connie Esser of Youngsville, Cindy Breaux of Houma and Pamela Engeron of Altanta, Ga.; mother-in-law of Francis Waguespack III, David "Bince" Esser, Myles Breaux and Wayne Engeron Jr; sister of Carbin "Coon" Cavalier of Donaldsonville Carrie Rosamond and Pearl Gomez of Baton Rouge; and grandmother of Shannon Guidroz, Amber Esser, Francis Waguespack IV, Hollie and Wayne Engeron III, Kasi and Lindsi Breaux and Shelly Sparrow
• preceded in death by her former husband, O.L. "Buddy" Bunn; parents, Joseph and Noelie Acosta Cavalier; brothers, Gabriel and Duval Cavalier; and sister, Shirley Landry
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Albert Dumas

• age 64, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died May 9, 2002
• religious service held Saturday; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Eugene, Simon, Joshua and Dennis Dumas Sr., Eliven Phillips, Diane Simoneaux and Julia Bailey, all of Vacherie, Joseph Dumas of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mable Bailey of Edgard
• preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Joshua Dumas Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lois Picou Landry

• age 81, a native of Chauvin and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 12:40 a.m. May 16, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• mother of Marlene Savoie of Goodyear, Ariz., Lyn Edwards of Baton Rouge and Michelle Landry of Monroe; and sister of Lloyd Picou of Carlisle, Pa. And Jelpi Picou of Houma
• also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Landry; infant son, Kirk Landry; and grandson, Trent Savoie
• member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

David Remont

• age 50, a native of Cut Off and former resident of Metairie, who died at 6:45 a.m. May 16, 2002
• funeral service held Saturday at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home, 2929 Metairie Road, Metairie; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• husband of Doris Russell Remont; father of David Russell and James Aaron Remont; and brother of Bernice Remont Lockwood and the Rev. Roy James Remont
• also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Vesta Teagle Remont; brother, Edwin C. Remont; and sister, Esther Remont Nicklas
• L.A. Muhleisen and Son

 

MAY 20, 2002

Dr. J. Harold Bryant

• age 86, a native of Walsh, Ky., and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:45 a.m. May 18, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church in Raceland; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• husband of Luanna Henderson Bryant; father of Jesse and Jeffery Bryant, Janette Franke, Marilyn Baudoin and Beverly Porche; and brother of Dr. Virgil Bryant of New Iberia, Dr. Ray Bryant of Denham Springs and Phyllis Wells of Splendora, Texas
• also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. V.J. and Iva Johnson Bryant; brothers, Dr. Daniel Bryant, Dr. James H. Bryant and Dr. John E. Bryant; and sisters, Ida Phipps and Goldie Seagraves
• deacon of Raceland Assembly of God Church and a chiropracter in Raceland for more than 30 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Evelyn Crochet Danigole

• age 87, a native of Gibson and resident of Plaquemines Parish, who died May 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna; burial was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Belle Chasse
• mother of Sylvia D. Marchese of Gretna, Simon A. Danigole Jr. of Omaha, Neb., Maurine "Mitzi" Verberne of Loranger, John G. "Greg" Danigole and Judith "Judi" Evans of Houma
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Simon A. Danigole Sr.
• Mothe Funeral Home

Odile Danos Dantin

• age 89, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:45 a.m. May 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• mother of Jack Jr., Henry, Roy, Daniel and Harry Dantin, JoAnn Hohensee and Josephine "Josie" Dantin; and sister of Lester Danos Sr.
• also survived by 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dantin Sr.; parents, Henry Sr. and Euzeline Guidry Danos; brothers, Henry, Julian, Orestile, Louis Sr. and Wilton Danos; and sister, Mildred D. Duet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Mercedes Cortez Larousse

• age 90, a native and resident of Kraemer, who died at 6:35 a.m. May 17, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of Edne A. Larousse Sr.; mother of Raymond, Frank and Howard Kraemer, Thomas, Daniel and Gary Larousse, Ida Mae Martinez, Eva Cortez, Carrol Dempster, Karen Frickey, Mercedes De Jean and Gloria Parker; and sister of Irene Daigle
• also survived by 44 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Jean Kraemer; parents, Aramise and Alcidie Constant Cortez; son, Edne A. Larousse Jr.; brothers, Elmo, Arnold, Alban and Leroy Cortez; sister, Odette Dempster; grandchildren, Jody Bergeron, Gregory Martinez, Jeff and Shane Kraemer; and great-grandchild, Dalton Larousse
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Alaina LeBlanc

• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut
• daughter of Leah D. LeBlanc of Houma and Keith Chandler of Alabama; and sister of Derek J. and Ericka N. LeBlanc, both of Houma
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 21, 2002

Forest Badeaux

• age 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:10 a.m. May 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• brother of Herbert and Peter Badeaux and Della Knight
• preceded in death by his parents, Donit and Emily Thibodaux; brother, Louis Badeaux; and sister, Delores Adams
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

James C. Faulk Sr.

• age 84, a resident of Larose, who died May 19, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; his body was donated to Tulane Research Center
• husband of Hazel Chouest Faulk; father of Dian Richoux, James Jr. and Bob Faulk and Faye Matherne; and brother of Irene Janssen
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his son, Richard Faulk

Angelo Dominic Jaccuzzo

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 5:40 a.m. May 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home; burial was at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma
• survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Angela Catanese Jaccuzzo
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Alaina Theresa Chandler LeBlanc

• age 20 months, a native and resident of Houma, who died at noon May 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut
• daughter of Leah D. LeBlanc of Houma and Keith Chandler of Alabama; and sister of Derek J. and Ericka N. LeBlanc, both of Houma
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

George Edward O’Neal

• age 62, a native of Bude, Miss., and resident of Gray, who died at 2:25 a.m. May 20, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin County, Miss.; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Midway Cemetery in Franklin County
• son of Claudia Loper O’Neal Garrison of McCall Creek, Miss.; brother of David O’Neal of Lafayette, Royce Garrison of Repton, Ala., Johnny Garrison of Sulphur, Jackie Kent of Meadville, Miss., Dera Mira of Tampa, Fla., and Claris Westbrook of McCall Creek
• preceded in death by his father, Percy O’Neal; and grandmother, Janie Ellington
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Mae Boudreaux Simoneaux

• age 99, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died May 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Louis Sr., Alvin, Jerry and Whitney Simoneaux, Catherine Landry and Mollie Darbonne; mother-in-law of Cecile, Marion and Dorothy Simoneaux
• also survived by 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Simoneaux; parents, Oville and Emma Barrios Boudreaux; son, Donald Simoneaux; and numerous brothers and sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MAY 22, 2002

Sorry, I lost the obituaries, check the Houma Courier listings.

 

MAY 23, 2002

Alma Randolph Castine

• age 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gretna, who died May 21, 2002
• religious service held Friday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Margaret Davis and Leroy Castine, both of New Orleans and Alton Castine of Georgia
• also survived by 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Castine; parents, Lee and Margaret Randolph; seven sisters and four brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

John Lawrence LeBourgeois Sr.

• age 89, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Houma, who died at 4 a.m. May 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum in Houma
• husband of Audrey DeCuir LeBourgeois; father of John L. LeBourgeois Jr. and Lucille Gros; and brother of Juliet Pugh of Jeanerette and Leonie DeCuir of Fort Myers, Fla.
• also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by a daughter, Arlene Mary LeBourgeois; granddaughter, Rebecca LeBourgeois; parents, Leon and Ida Schexnayder LeBourgeois; and sisters, Lucille Lampo and Ilene LeBourgeois
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Merlin Joseph Pellegrin

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 3:50 a.m. May 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Viola Lirette Pellegrin; brother of Murphy J. Jr., Michael P. and Caroll D. Pellegrin and Irene P. Guidry
• preceded in death by his father, Murphy Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lirette Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Narcisse Pellegrin, all of Chauvin
• retired bridge tender with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

M.T. "Tick" Tatum Jr.

• age 77, a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 4:05 a.m. May 18, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at First United Methodist church in Thibodaux; reception followed in the Fellowship Hall
• husband of Sara Felton Tatum; father of Lucy T. Morvant and Tina T. Gehbauer, both of Thibodaux, and Claire T. Bradshaw of Metairie; father-in-law of Dean Gehbauer and Tom Bradshaw; grandfather of Tiffany Clay St. John, Beau, Ben and Betsy Bradshaw and Tatum Gehbauer
• preceded in death by his parents, Marion T. Sr. and Bessie Bogan Tatum; and sister, Belle T. Clark
• member of Copiah Lincoln Jr. College Sports Hall of Fame; received a Lifetime Acheivement Award and All-American Football Foundation High School Coaches Award; in January he was recognized as a 35-year member of the American Football Coaches Association; member of the American Legion; served as coach and athletic director at Thibodaux High School from 1958 to 1970; served as guidance counselor from 1970 to 1976; at Nicholls State University, he served as track coach, football recruiter and men’s golf coach; prior to coming to Louisiana, he coached for eight years in Mississippi; member of First United Methodist Church, serving on numerous boards; U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 24, 2002

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MAY 27, 2002

Michelle Marie Billiot

• infant, a resident of Gheens, who died at 5:34 a.m. May 23, 2002
• graveside services today at the Rogers Cemetery
• daughter of Derrel and Jennifer Schouest Billiot; granddaughter of Alvin Schouest Jr. and Jane Schouest and Wayne Billiot and Tammy Naquin
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Laurie Kay Greer Breaux

• age 48, a native of Arlington, Texas and resident of Shreveport, who died May 21, 2002
• religious service held today at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel in Bossier City; burial was at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Haughton
• mother of Martin II and Angelica Martinez, both of Houston, Texas, and Veronica Addison of Shreveport; and sister of Pam Brown of Jena, Deidra Davis of Dallas, Sherry Veuleman of Shreveport, Orlen Davis of Vivian and Kenneth Davis of Keithville
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Claudia Thomas and Jimmy Greer; and brother, Glen Davis
• Nose-Neath Funeral Home of Bossier City

Noel Joseph Cheramie Jr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 8 p.m. May 14, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church
• father of Lorraine C. Bailey; brother of Herbert Cheramie, Frances Eymard, Gernis Cheramie and Rosetta Plaisance
• preceded in death by his wife, Nelia Vegas Cheramie; parents, Noel Sr. and Augusta Serigny Cheramie; daughter, Augusta Marie Cheramie; brothers, Chris, Gerald and Leroy Cheramie; and sister, Raymonda Cheramie
• veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. His hobbies were woodcrafting and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Josephine Bradford Harris

• age 61, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, who died May 15, 2002
• funeral service held Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of James Harris of New Orleans; mother of Priscilla Johnson of New Orleans, Tochia Anikwe and Bryan Edgarson of Dallas, Texas; and sister of Annette Mitchell
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Victoria Bradford; and brothers, the Rev. Joseph Bailey and Isiah Carter
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Cleveland Joseph Johnson

• age 71, a native and resident of Bertrandville, who died at 4:30 a.m. May 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville; visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Maggie Johnson of Bertrandville; father of Cynthia of Gonzales, Joycelyn of Baton Rouge, Vella of Belle Rose, Marva of Bertrandville, Jennifer of Atlanta, Ga., Sheena of Plattenville, Curtis of Vacherie, Bartley of Napoleonville, Bruce of New Orleans and Cleveland of Thibodaux; and brother of Gloria Jamison of Bertrandville, Girline Stemley and Gladys Ewing of New Orleans and Gilbert Johnson of Lafayette
• also survived by 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• worked part-time as a Civil Service processor with the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office; retired businessman and school bus operator, a veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Council No. 23 and a member of American Legion Post 585
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Lionel P. Ledet Jr.

• age 62, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:17 p.m. May 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Pearline Verdin Ledet; father of Lincoln and Linton Dardar, Jody Cook, Melissa Bourgeois, Terri Soudelier, Joyce Adams, Anita Anselmi, Katherine Anselmi and Patricia Jarreau
• also survived by 27 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Louise Gaubert Ledet; and brother, Leroy Ledet
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; maintenance and grounds keeper
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Darryl Denver ‘Snap’ Meads

• age 45, a native of Labadieville, who died May 18, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Rose Meads; brother of Marcus and Robert Meads of Labadieville, Adrian Meads, Gill Meads and Troy Meads of Thibodaux, Geraldine Marshall of Thibodaux and Gregory V. Meads of Arlington, Texas
• preceded in death by his father, Denver Meads
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Odile Marie Dempster Scioneaux

• age 71, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, who died May 23, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at Our Lady of prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery in Chackbay
• mother of Donald, Joseph and Elwood Scioneaux, Darlene Rink, Rosemary Amedee, Bertha Zeringue and Chery Boudreaux; and sister of Andrew, Horace, Pershing, Raymond, Diedonne Jr. and Jerry Dempster, Hazel Labat, Mary Jane Matherne, Maria Louise Matherne, Therese Wiseman, Dorothy Adams and Maude Kraemer
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harry J. Scioneaux; parents, Diedonne and Victorine Rome Dempster; sons, Edward and Russell Scioneaux; brother, Harry Dempster; and sisters, Bertha and Verna Dempster
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Emelda Sanchez Simoneaux

• age 90, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 5:30 a.m. May 22, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Hilda Templet, Nellie Aucoin and Rita Daigle Thibodaux
• also survived by 45 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilmore Simoneaux; parents, Alexis and Carmelite Sanchez; sister, Ida McCorkle; and granddaughter, Debra Garabot
• member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

MAY 28, 2002

Oscar Joseph Adams

• age 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Chauvin, who died at 10:30 a.m. May 26, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; visitation today and to funeral time at the hall; burial at Chauvin Cemetery in Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Adoff and Bernadett Marie Breaux Adams; two infant brothers; sister, Florence Marie Adams Dufrense and two infant sisters
• member of Little Caillou Baptist mission

Dr. Louis Ernest Barrilleaux

• age 69, who died at 8:25 a.m. May 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in New Orleans; visitation to funeral time; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux; memorial mass celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux
• husband of Beverly Campbell Barrilleaux; father of Dolyn Mark Barrilleaux, Bryan Barrilleaux, Sherry B. Burlette and Cynthia Stockard; and brother of Alvin, Robert and Kent Barrilleaux, Garnet B. Arceneaux and Ann B. Buras
• also survived by 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph and Mabel Marie Ledet Barrilleaux; son, Dwayne D. Barrilleaux; and brother, Lester Barilleaux

Irene Landry Clause

• age 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, who died at 6 a.m. May 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Marcel Clause, Patricia Zeringue and Faye Gallagher, all of Labadieville and Joy Toups of Thibodaux; and sister of Elliot Landry of Thibodaux
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Paul Clause; and parents, Adrian O. and Linda Cancienne Landry
• involved in church and community activities, serving as officers for the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, American Legion Auxiliary and La. Extension Homemakers, where she served a term as state president; traveled with her husband throughout the world, many trips with People to People Tours through the La. Extension Service; life revolved around her family, church and community
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Isaac "Ike" "Preacher" Thomas

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 22, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Raymond Thomas of Nacogdochest, Texas, Russell and Earline Thomas of Thibodaux and Carrie Mae Thomas of New Orleans
• retired farm laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MAY 29, 2002

Harris M. Callais

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:10 a.m. May 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Victoria Duet Callais; father of Donald Callais; brother of Weber Callais, Pearl Bellanger and Velma Rogers; grandfather of Adrienne Dominique, Donald Jr., Harris II and Dirk Callais; great-grandfather of Rene Jr. and Alexandra Dominique; and step-great-grandfather of Scarlet
• preceded in death by his parents, Onezime and Clara Williams Callais; son, Jake Callais; brothers, Abdon, Fornest and Joseph Callais; and sister, Inez Gisclair
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; third and fourth-degree Knight of KC Council 3150 and a member of Holy Name Society; avid hunter and fisherman and owner of Callais Boats
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Michael Fritzgerald Fletcher

• age 37, a native of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. May 26, 2002
• wake and funeral service held Saturday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation Saturday at the church; dismissal followed the funeral service at the church cemetery on La. 311
• son of Joseph and Rosemary Spot; grandson of Ceda Fletcher; brother of Ernest Duncan Jr., Jerome and Oliver Spot, all of Thibodaux, Willie and Joseph Spot of New Orleans, James Spot of Severn, Md., Shirley Jones, Barbara Wright, Melissa and Kim Fletcher, all of Thibodaux, Jeanine Burton of Gray, Agnes Randall, Edith Cooks and Gloria Spot of New Orleans; and father of Michael Richardson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Fletcher, Agnes Shepherd, Joseph Spot, Louis and Emma Robertson
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Marie Naquin Ledet

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:30 p.m. May 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• mother of Ricky Sr., Louis "Ping" Jr. and Daniel Ledet; and sister of Lucille Adams
• also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Black" Ledet Sr.; parents, Emile and Pamela Levert Naquin; brothers, Louis, Joseph and Eves Naquin; sister, Vernice Naquin; and nine other brothers and sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MAY 30, 2002

Eugenie Authement Martin

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 12:45 p.m. May 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Shelly James Martin of Chauvin; mother of Evelina Robinett, Ethel Lincks and Gardline Belanger
• also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Corrine Pellegrin Authement; grandson, Don Andrew Bergeron; brothers, Horace and Hubert Authement; and sisters, Virginia Pellegrin, Loretta LeBouef and Doris Martin
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 31, 2002

Annie Lee Cooper Buck

• age 82, a native of Kinston, N.C. and resident of Houma, who died at 1:10 p.m. May 30, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the church
• mother of Dave Buck of Hattiesburg, Miss and Linda King of New Boston, Texas
• also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, M.W. and Jimmie Carr Cooper; husband, Horace W. Buck; son, Horace Ww. Buck Jr.; two brothers and a sister
• parishioner of First United Methodist Church; retired medical services office manager
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lenora Felarise Burkett

• age 88, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:40 a.m. May 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Alfred "Sunny" Jr., William "Billy" Sr., and Marie Burkett
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Burkett Sr.; parents, Fernand Sr. and Malvina Callais Felarise; brother, Fernand Felarise Jr.; and sisters, Mercedes Esponge, Angelina Felarise, Mercess Pitre and Nativita Eymard
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of Ladies of LaSallete
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Henry M. Gros

• age 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 8:15 a.m. May 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic church in Labadieville; visitation today and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Kenneth John Gros, Henrietta G. Louviere and Barbara G. Robertson
• also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris LeBoeuf Gros; parents, Stephen C. and Lannie Percle Gros; son, James John Gros; brothers, Shelby C., Steve C., Nelson and Wilton "Boy" Gros; sisters, Effie G. Aucoin, Lillian G. Theriot, Rita G. Alleman and Helen G. Guilllot; and grandson, Ken Mark Robertson
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Myrna Soileau Hickman

• age 64, a native of Ville Platte and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2 a.m. May 30, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to service time
• wife of William Gary "Bill" Hickman; mother of William Hickman Jr., Elizabeth H. Morvant and Kathryn "Kitty" Bernard; mother-in-law of Marie Rodosta Hickman, Lee A. Morvant and Robert J. Bernard; sister of Charles Wilbert Soileau; and grandmother of Seth, Sarah and Philip Hickman, William and Benjamin Morvant, Thomas, Anna and Jonathan Bernard
• preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Bernadette Campbell Soileau
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ronald Holmes

• age 44, a native and resident of New Orleans, who died May 23, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son and stepson of Annabell Holmes Buggage and Matthew Buggage; brother of Gail H. Gayle, Grace and Rodney Buggage; father of Ronald Williams and devoted companion of Brenda Lewis
• preceded in death by his brothers, Kevin Holmes and Demetrius Buggage; and grandparents, Irvin and Clara Holmes
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Clemence Ledet Jeansonne

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died May 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Kenneth nd Michael Jeansonne and Louise Jeansonne Webster
• also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan L. Jeansonne; parents, Henry and Louise Ledet; son, Daniel Jeansonne; and brothers, Charles, Ivy, Armand and Pete Ledet
• life member of VFW auxiliary and a member of Catholic Daughters

Christina Fleming Lovincy

• age 27, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died May 26, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Kirby Lovincy; mother of Tyrus Lovincy; daughter of Donald and Hazel Fleming; and sister of Angela Fleming and Donald Fleming Jr.
• an employee of Wal-mart
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Eugenie Martin

• age 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 1:20 p.m. May 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetetry
• wife of Shelly Martin of Chauvin; and mother of Evelina Robinette of Houma, Ethel Lincks of Golden Meadow and Pookie Belanger of Chauvin
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Corina and Joseph Authement; brothers, Hebert and Horace Authement; sisters, Virginia Pellegrin, Doris Martin, Lorita LeBeouf; and grandson, Don Bergeron
• Catholic; homemaker and enjoyed gardening
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Corita "Na New" Miles

• age 66, a native of Killionia and resident of Belle Rose, who died May 28, 2002
• religious service held Monday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; visitation to the wake service Sunday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Lillian Myles of Belle Rose; mother of Alfred White of Metairie, Delores White of Washington, Desira and Keno Preston of Belle Rose; and sister of Mary Lockett of New Orleans and Christina Bennett of Washington
• also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Calvin White; and brothers, Alfred, Charlie and Hardin Bennett
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mary "May Jane" Jane Shelby

• age 60, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 8:34 a.m. May 27, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• wife of Charles "Mack" Shelby Jr. of Raceland; mother of Charles Shelby III of Houma, Terry Shelby of Thibodaux, Perry Shelby, Patricia Triggs, Charlene Shelby and Josephine Bradley of Raceland, Glenda Washington and Phyllis Washington of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and sister of Lovenia Price of Raceland
• also survived by 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murray; brothers, Jim Jr., Ernest and Lawrence Murray; sister, Rosa Murray, and grandson, Brad Shelby
• Baptist and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; hobbies included cooking, fishing, and helping in her community
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Malcolm P. Zeringue Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 3:59 a.m. May 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• husband of DeEtte Pertuit Zeringue; father of Malcolm Zeringue Jr., Joe Klingman, Craig Scott, Clifton and Jerry Schouest and Ernest Crochet; and brother of Dennis and Blaise Zeringue, Gladys Bilello, Louise Stevens, Laura Mae Dominique, Jean Foret, Cllara Matherne, Rita Pertuit and Earline Pitre
• also survived by nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; and brothers, Clifton, Camille and Thompson Zeringue
• fourth degree Knight of Columbus
• Falgout Funeral home of Raceland