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

JULY 1, 2002

Donate Alario

• age 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:30 p.m. June 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Ray and Chris Alario and Linda Lerille; and brother of Normain "Min" Cheramie
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Grabert Alario; parents, Natilus Sr. and Julia Callais Alario; brothers, Natilus Jr. and Landon Alario; sisters, Helen "Lynn" Hebert; and a grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Roger Christensen

• age 62, a native of Dickinson, N.D., and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:45 p.m. June 29, 2002
• husband of Patricia Collins Christensen; father of Robert Wooddall and Stacy Labiche; brother of Lee and Alton Christensen and Shirley Feisthamel
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Elsie Christensen
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Lucia Martinez Gervais

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, who died at 11:09 p.m. June 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• mother of Hubert Gervais Jr., Joanne Truxillo, Sybil Pitre, Letsy Foret and Sandra Keller; and sister of Narcisse "Pete" Martinez
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Gervais Sr.; parents, Emmanuel and Pauline Arcement Martinez; sisters, Clothilde Gervais, Pauline Ledet, Agnes Tastet and Cannelia Hartman; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Geraldine Y. Levy

• age 51, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died June 26, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Walter Levy, daughter of Lawrence Young of Detroit, Mich., mother of Lorretta Carter, Marshella Levy and Walter Levy Jr., and sister of Brenda Hall of Dorseyville, Dianne Goins of Killeen, Texas, Pearley Eldridge of Coopers Cove, Texas, Jimmy Folton of Waggerman, and Charles, Warren and Sedrick Folton, all of New Orleans
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Earline Donceroux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Ricky Paul Perrillioux

• age 42, a native of Hahnville and resident of St. Rose, who died at 2 a.m. June 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; burial was in the church mausoleum
• son of Oliver and Lynn Perrillioux, father of Dustin, Scotty, Ricky Jr., Brandi and Katie Perrillioux, and brother of Oliver Jr., Allen, Neal, Bryan, Gary and Corey Perrillioux, Benny, Mary and Stephanie Williams, Rita Horn, Regina Rodriguez and Jessica St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his mother, Clara Neal Williams; grandparents, Felicia and Oliver Perrillioux; and brother, Donnie Glynn
• employee of Total Transportation, Inc.
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Raceland

Richard Paul Rhodes

• age 54, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 1:39 p.m. June 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery
• husband of Sandra Delaune Rhodes of Houma; father of Craig and Chris Rhodes and Brandy Rhodes Pierre of Houma; and brother of Betty Lirette of Houma
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovelis and Elise Estevens Rhodes
• employee of Halliburton for 29 years; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Lela ‘Toute’ LeBoeuf Stoufflet

• age 92, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, who died at 12:15 a.m. June 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Cheryl Fick and Arlene Pitre, mother-in-law of Bernard Fick, Gerald Pitre and Mona Pitre Stoufflet, sister of Lawrence "Piggy" Leboeuf and Mrs. Bernard (Eula) Fabre, grandmother of Bernard Jr. and Colette Fick, Denise Gernhauser, Mary Stoufflet, Micky Pitre, Kenneth Stoufflet, Stephanie Kluckhorn, Nicole Ruiz and Ron Pitre, and great-grandmother of Justin Pitre, Courtney Stoufflet, Jonah Pitre, Kalie Fick, Lexie Ruiz, Kenna Kluckhorn and Jacob Stoufflet
• preceded in death by her husband, Emery Stoufflet; parents, Victor and Velina Duplantis Leboeuf; son, Lynn Stoufflet; and brothers, Sidney, Allen, Horace and Leland Lebouef
• homemaker; Catholic and a member of the Ladies’ Altar Society, the Council on Aging, the Legion of Mary, and was a past president of Heritage Manor for five years
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium

 

JULY 2, 2002

Terry John Boudreaux Sr.

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5:15 a.m. July 1, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• husband of Brenda Cobb Boudreaux; father of Terry John Jr. and Raymond Patrick Boudreaux; and brother of Aramise "Coon," Roger "Red" and Dickerson Boudreaux and Louella Fonseca
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Aramise and Rosa Terrebonne Boudreaux; and brother, Gerald Boudreaux
• fourth degree Knight of Columbus; active in Boy Scouts for 14 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Calvin J. ‘T-shirt’ Dufrene

• age 72, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 11:01 p.m. June 30, 2002
• religious service held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• husband of Delores Plaisance Dufrene; father of Kevin and Craig Dufrene and Cynthia Wiltz; brother of Samuel Dufrene and Gladys Matherne
• also survived by nine grandchildren, one adopted grandchild and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Josephine Frickey Dufrene; brothers, Jeffery, Nelvin "Duke" and Chester Dufrene; and sisters, Nellie Comardelle and Bernice Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Nolden Joseph Johnson

• age 60, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. June 30, 2002
• memorial service was held today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland
• husband of Bertha Folse Johnson of Thibodaux; son of Lena Johnson of Labadieville; father of Renwick, Tyrone and Ronnie Lynn Johnson, Renita Moffett, Jacqueline Erwin, and Rhonda Lee Graham all of New Orleans, Beritina Marie Johnson and Lisa Pierre of Thibodaux, and Byron Johnson of North Carolina; brother of Willie, Lawrence and Lloyd Johnson, Geraldine Toups and Lois Brown of Thibodaux, Tommie Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kasharon Duncan of Houma
• also survived by 22 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Solomon Johnson Jr.; and brother, Louis Johnson Sr.
• member of New Morning Star Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Morris R. Rebstock Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 9:36 a.m. July 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Gladys Griffin Rebstock; father of Gary, Morris, Bubba Jr. and James Rebstock and Julie R. Mayet; and brother of Linton and Joe Rebstock and Inez Cheramie
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Blanche Dantin Rebstock
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9000, a golfer and tarpon fisherman and a retired tugboat owner
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JULY 3-4, 2002

I may have missed one day

Whitney Joseph Autin Sr.

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, who died at 12:05 p.m. July 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Thursday and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland
• husband of Rita Hebert Autin; father of Whitney J. Autin Jr. and Cynthia Autin Elsier; brother of Loveless Autin, Lawrence Autin, and Lubey Robichaux
• also survived by 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents Levis and Melvina Daigle Autin, brothers; Loney, Clifton, Hubert, and Ernest Autin, sisters; Eula Sapia and Mildred Autin
• World War II Navy Veteran, a member of the VFW Post 3750 of Luling, and he was also a member of Teamster Local 270 of New Orleans
• Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc, of Raceland

Radley Paul ‘Caddy’ Bergeron

• age 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:25 p.m. July 2, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation Thursday and to funeral time at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Evans Bergeron of Chauvin and Loranza Bergeron LeCompte of Chauvin
• also survived by three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Annie Blanchard Bergeron; parents, Gustave Sr. and Aliska Henry Bergeron; daughter, Adeline Dupre Fanguy; brothers, Gustave Jr., Stanley, Alger, Clifton and Clement Bergeron and Alvin Pellegrin; and sisters, Venez Bergeron Robichaux and Cecile Bergeron Martin
• retired factory worker for St. Martin Ice Factory; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Nita Lirette Crochet

• age 57, native of Thibodaux and resident of Charleston, S.C., who died June 4, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles
• wife of Lee Roy P. Crochet; mother of Cody P. Crochet, Charity C. Barnette and Lydia C. Jones; sister of Mable L. Mayet, Thelma L. Andras, Delma L. Bergeron, Jane L. Wilcox, Junious P. Lirette, Gary Lirette and Daniel Lirette
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nita B. and Junious P. Lirette; brother, Robert J. Lirette; and sons, Greg Anthony and Oliver Crochet
• buried June 8 at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Garden in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Bootsey Edwards

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30p.m. June 13, 2002
• no services were held
• very good friend of Mary Francis Billiot, son of Ive Edwards and Laura Graham, brother Kirby George Edwards and Anabella Theriot
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc., of Houma

Roger D. Hebert

• age 56, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, who died at 2:10 p.m. July 2, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Dulac; visitation Friday and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• husband of Joycelyn Lirette Hebert; son of Annie Lambert Hebert; father of Jesse and James Hebert, Ann Ewing, Lisa and Margaret Hebert; and brother of Lois Thomas
• also survived by nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Harold Hebert; and brother, Thomas Hebert
• parishioner of St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Dulac, and he served in the U.S. Army; member of the Vesiery Board of St. Andrews and member of the Bayou Blue Fire Department for 20 years; also a retired safety Equipment Tech. For Unical for 22 years plus
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

David Dale Mousseau

• age 43, a native of Fort Bragg, N.C., and a resident of Lockport who died June 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Cathy Niles Mousseau; son of Wilford R. Mousseau, father of Shawn, Michael, Dirk, Joseph and John Mousseau, Christian Anne Mousseau and Paula Ocheron; brother of Royal, Gil, Glenn, Shay, and Roger Mousseau, Diane Ougel, Sheila, LeBouef and Gerine Stevens
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Rezny Mousseau and brothers, Michael, John and Dirk Mousseau
• Samart Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. of Raceland

Ashanti Starks

• infant, who died June 28, 2002
• graveside services held Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• daughter of Barbara Starks; sister of Michelle, Monica, Antonio, Jamal, and Zyshanne Starks; grandparents Albert and Janice Starks Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Robert ‘Bedos’ Logan Wayne

• age 69, a native of Jackson and resident of Houma, who died July 3, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.; burial at St. Frances de Sales #2 Cemetery
• husband of Doris Henderson Wayne; son of Neva Campbell Wayne; father of Michael L. and Chris S. Wayne ; and brother of Freida Wayne
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Earl Wayne
• retired gas supply representative of United Gas Pipeline and an U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War; also a member of the Presbyterian Church in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JULY 5, 2002

Wayne ‘Moose’ Bruce

• age 44, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:50 p.m. July 3, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• father of Ross Michael Bruce, Jai Allemand and Trixy B. Boudreaux; father-in-law of Chad Boudreaux and Heidi Barrois; brother of Bobby Sr., Lester Jr., Daniel Sr., Douglas and Bryan Bruce, Geraldine Esponge, Janice Semmes, Peggy Borne, Carolyn Bourgeois, and Sheena Delatte; and grandfather of Mason Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sr. and Meona Bergeron Bruce, and brothers Carl and Larry Bruce
• Catholic; enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off

Samuel Simon

• age 60, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Los Angeles, who died June 26, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville; visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• husband of Eurydice M. Simon, son of Hilda Brown Simon of Paincourtville and brother of Joyce Whitaker of White Castle, Rosa Jane Simon, Hilda Gayle Anthony and Rummel Simon, all of Paincourtville, Robert Simon Jr. of Los Angeles and Malcolm Simon of Jacksonville, Fla.
• preceded in death by his father, Robert Simon Sr., and sisters, Audrey Clay and Gloria Simon
• Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy
• Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Aldonia ‘Cal’ Brown

• age 62, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:33 p.m. June 29, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial in the Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery in Brooklyn, La.
• mother of Robert Brown, Darrel Mathieu, Betty Williams and Aldonia Charles, all of Raceland, and Carolyn Cooper of Houma; and sister of Nolan, Royal and Mary Alice Brown, all of Raceland, Royal Lee Brown of Hammond, Vereselee Smith, and Dianna White of Thibodaux, Mary Ingram of Gonzales, La., and Agnes Brown of Texas
• also survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Sr., and Agnes Charles Brown; daughter, Carrie Poindexter; and brothers, Octave Brown, Edward Brown Jr., and Clinton Brown
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JULY 8, 2002

Gertrude Mary Blanchard

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 10:35 p.m. July 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• wife of Leo J. Blanchard; mother of Wayne Blanchard, Charlene B. Christian, Yvonne B. Landry and Gail B. Price; and sister of Maurice, Aaron, Dudley and Johnny Dugas, Cazabel Brunet and Mary L. Dugas Waguespack
• also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Camille J. and Ozia Babin Dugas; brothers, Wilfred, Addie and Henry Dugas
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Kelcey Matthews Eymard

• age 23, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 3:01 a.m. July 4, 2002
• religious service was held today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; burial was at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Cheska Mignon Eymard; son of Terri Eymard; grandson of Ray Eymard, Beverly Lacombe and Walton Terrebonne Sr.; father of Bri-ann Michelle Eymard, Kelcie Mignon Eymard; and brother of Michael Joseph Gros Jr., Sierra Nycole Cheramie and Theresa Ann Cheramie
• preceded in death by his father, Chris Terrebonne; and grandmother, Mary Jane Terrebonne
• self-employed carpenter
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Patricia Hymel Glynn

• age 48, a native of Edgard and a resident of Thibodaux, who died July 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today and to funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home; burial at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge
• wife of Martin A. Glynn; daughter of Merlin A. Hymel and Martha C. Hymel; mother of Richard M. Glynn and Rebecca G. Morrell; sister of Ronald, Michael and Merlin Hymel Jr. and Charlotte H. Bracey
• schoolteacher in Lafourche Parish for 26 years and an active member at St. Joseph Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Velma Molaison LeRay

• age 92, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Rhoda LeRay Zeringue; sister of Mildred M. Babin; grandmother Karla Z. Boquet, Brady J. Zeringue, and Kim Z. Thibodaux
• also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alexander C. LeRay; and parents, Emile and Ida Babin Molaison
• lifetime member of St. John Ladies Altar Society
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dolly Ann Guidry Poiencot

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Dularge, who died at 10:30 a.m. July 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Malcolm "Mac" Joseph Poiencot; daughter of Argentine C. Guidry; mother of Keith M., Brian A., and Malcolm "Andy" Poiencot, Lizbeth P. McElroy and Donna P. Blanchard; and sister of Ruth G. Landry and Yvette G. Boudreaux
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Anthony Joseph Guidry
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church; homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice May Scoper

• age 88, a native of Mobile County, Ala., and resident of Raceland, who died at 1:14 a.m. July 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland, Ala.; visitation today and to funeral time at Radnay Funeral Home; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Saraland
• mother of Mary Joe Griffin; mother-in-law of Walter L. Griffin; sister of Olivia Godwin of Satsuma, Ala.; grandmother of Roxanne Griffin, Terry Harwell and Mark Richard Griffin; and great-grandmother of Veronica and Jason Harwell and Justin Griffin
• preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Kitty Hatten May; brothers, John and Alfred May; sisters, Mittie Bell, Brittie Hanks and Virginia Daniels; and grandson, Ronald Griffin
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Troy ‘City’ A. Trosclair

• age 33, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation Wednesday at the church; burial at St. John Church cemetery
• son of Ronald and Beverly Benoit and Cameron Caillouet; father of Tyler A. Trosclair; brother of Dean and Stacey Benoit, Karen Schanks, Elizabeth Benoit, and Kristie Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Charles Zeringue

• age 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of St. Charles, who died at 4:47 p.m. July 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; burial was at the church mausoleum
• husband of Nell Gaudet Zeringue; father of Ralph, Ray, Charles "Charlie," Robert and Brian Zeringue, Patricia Toups and Irene Verret; and brother of Euel Zeringue Sr. and Emilie Champagne
• also survived by 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Emilie Toups Zeringue; brothers, Alcee Jr. and Percy Zeringue; and sister, Louise Guidroz
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; retired farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JULY 9, 2002

Willie R. Ambrose

• age 23, a native of Decatur, Ill., and resident of Galliano, who died at 7:30 p.m. July 3, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Assembly of God Church in Galliano; visitation funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cutoff; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• son of Beecher Ambrose and Troy and Cecilia Terrebonne; brother of Johnny, Gerald, Heith, and Martin Carter, and Laura Ambrose
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Laura Opal Carter Reed; sisters, Michelle Gee, and Christina and Terina Carter
• parishioner of the Galliano Assembly of God
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Monica Callais Angeron

• age 34, a native and resident of Galliano, who died July 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation Wednesday at the church; she was cremated
• wife of Roddy M. Angeron; daughter of Rodney and Olivia Garcia Callais; mother of Gable Oliver Rousse and Rhett Joseph Thibodaux; sister of Rodney J. Callais Jr.; and half-sister of Debbie Merke and Cherie Vice
• preceded in death by her sister, Frances Marie Callais
• volunteer at the Cut Off Youth Center
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Velma Molaison LeRay

• age 92, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Rhoda LeRay Zeringue; sister of Mildred M. Babin; grandmother of Karla Z. Boquet, Brady J. Zeringue, and Kim Z. Thibodaux
• also survived by six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alexander C. LeRay; and parents, Emile and Ida Babin Molaison
• lifetime member of St. John Ladies Altar Society
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Percy Joseph Simoneaux

• age 74, a native and resident of Plaquemine, who died at 1:05 p.m. July 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Plaquemine; visitation today and Wednesday at the church; burial at Grace Memorial Park mausoleum
• father of Lyle J., Scott C. and David L. Simoneaux; father-in-law of Patricia G., Angela C. and Aimee C. Simoneaux; brother of Beverly S. Fourroux and Leroy P. Simoneaux; and grandfather of Victoria Ashley, Lyle Taylor, Franklin and Christopher Scott Simoneaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Naquin Simoneaux; parents, Alvin Joseph and Maude Keating Simoneaux; and granddaughter, Brittany Angelle’ Simoneaux
• involved in scouting and received the Silver Beaver Award, Award of Merit, Quinipiassa Lodge Founders Award and the Quinipiassa Lodge Arrowman of the Year Award; member of the Vigil Order of the Arrow, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and the Plaquemine Lions Club; retired bindery superintendent from Franklin Press
• Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine

Ruth LeBlanc Wood

• age 69, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 1:28 p.m. July 7, 2002
• mother of Barney Jr. and Owen Mullins and Vanessa Folse; and sister of Helen Meneley, Daisy Comardelle, Rosemary LeBlanc, Agnes Galliano and Theresa Evans
• also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Clarice Hebert LeBlanc; brothers, Van Joseph "V.J.," and Larry LeBlanc; and sister, Clara LeBlanc
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JULY 10, 2002

Judy Cortez Bryant

• age 58, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 9:10 a.m. July 8, 2002
• religious service was held today at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands; burial was at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• wife of David T. Bryant Sr.; mother of Fred, David A. and David T. Bryant Jr., Connie B. Rivero, Wendy B. Girouard and Trudy Bryant; and sister of Malcolm, Bert, Gary, and Fredrick Cortez, Linda Chapman, Sallie Schutz and Deanna Cologne
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Gertrude Matherne Cortez; and sister, Gail Guidry
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Marvin ‘Ducky’ ‘Chicken man’ Thibodaux Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 9 p.m. July 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St.Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation today and to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Juanita Falgout Thibodaux; father of Marvin "Marty" Thibodaux Jr., and Travis Thibodaux; brother of Joseph Walker Sr., Melodia Boles and Maria Gerbitz
• preceded in death by parents, Pierre Thibodaux and Rita Enid Foret; and brothers, Malvin and Peter Paul Thibodaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; employed by NJH Trucking as a truck driver
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 11, 2002

Ernest Joseph Breaux

• age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, who died at 5:02 a.m. July 10, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Agnes Benoit and Breaux; father of Timmy James Breaux, Linda B. LeBlanc, Geraldine B. Aucoin and Bonnie B. Hebert; and brother of Lucille Callahan
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lawrence and Anna Lirette Breaux; brother, Clifford Breaux; sisters, Beulah Gaudet and Rena Sonier, and granddaughter, Greta LeBlanc
• member of the Schriever Volunteer Fire Department
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Louise Malbrough Kirk

• age 89, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, who died at 7:30 a.m. July 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Louis F. Kirk and Louise J. Isaacs; stepmother of Frederick W. Kirk; and sister of Leola Malbrough Peno
• also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick S. Kirk; parents, Trazile and Annie Hysanthia Bergeron Malbrough; daughters, Geraldine J. Greear; brother, Harold Malbrough; and sisters, Inez M. Prestenbach and Estel Malbrough
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Alvin ‘Veen’ Murphy Simoneaux

• age 83, a native of Paintcourtville and resident of Gonzales, who died at 12:15 p.m. July 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Elizabeth Church in Paintcourtville; visitation today and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; burial at the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his parents, Gabin and Ursula Cedotal Simoneaux; brother, Alton Simoneaux; and sister Leila Rivere
• retired employee of Dugas and LeBlanc of Paincourtville
• Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc., of Thibodaux

Alfred W. Thibodaux

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:35 a.m. July 10, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• brother of Jenora T. Acosta, Gertrude T. Hoffman, Madeleine T. Legendre and Marianna T. Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanilas and Marie Bourg Thibodaux; brother, Waldemar Thibodaux; and sister, Nellie Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JULY 12, 2002

Ertha Charles

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:38 p.m. July 6, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Allen Chapter AME Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Phil Hills, Edwina Williams, Edith C. Joseph and Lois Redmon; and stepmother of Deloris Buckles
• also survived by 24 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Charles; parents, Corrine Johnson and Charlie Hills; daughters, Selina Williams and Wanda Tucker, and brother, James Phillips
• served on the Steward Board at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church; homemaker who enjoyed cooking and sewing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gerard R. Herty Sr.

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie, who died at 11 p.m. July 9, 2002
• graveside service held Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• husband of Anne Roundtree Herty; father of Gerard R. Jr., and Daryl J. Herty; father-in-law of Pamela E. Herty and Ann Marie H. Herty; brother of Norma Gilles, Elaine Vondullen, Yvonne Valley and Lois Tuso; and grandfather of Taylor and Alexis Herty
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Marie Herty
• served in the Army National Guard for 14 years; received the U.S. Army Soldier Medal for saving a life; owner of Herty’s Auto Repair and he enjoyed building cars and motorcycles
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Kelvin Joseph LeBlanc

• age 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:48 a.m. July 7, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2
• son of Ida Mae LeBlanc; father of Alexander Anthony, Zachary and India Price and Kelvin Brooks; brother of Burnell, Chris, Kenneth, Lawrence Jr., Shirley and Barbara
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Brooks LeBlanc; father, Lawrence LeBlanc Sr., and brother, Thaddeus LeBlanc
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

JULY 15, 2002

Rita M. Adams

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:03 a.m. July 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Joseph E., Charles Jr. and Gerald E. Adams, Rita Martin and Shirley Andras
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Adams Sr.; parents, Gillis and Devestia Esteve Adams; sisters, Mildred Bourgeois, Lucy Benoit, Irene Guillot, Ella Mae Romero and Margaret Riche; brother, Claude Adams; and great-grandchild Lorilei Calder
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Cory Lynn Candies

• age 26, a native and resident of Des Allemands, who died at 9 p.m. July 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Spencer and Bessie Cortez Candies; the mother of Kerry and Abby; sister of Troy Majoria, Kasi Candies and Heather Cortez
• Falgout Funeral Home

Larry ‘Deacon’ Edwards Sr.

• age 56, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died July 6, 2002
• religious service was held Saturday at Highway Baptist Church in Vacherie; burial was at St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery
• husband of Vivian Edwards; father of Wayne Edwards of Marrero, Larry Jr., Kenneth and Johnathon Edwards of Vacherie, Andrella Edwards of Donaldsonville and Roxanne Carter of St. James; father-in-law of Chad Carter and Terri Edwards; and brother of Edith Johnson and Harry Sorrell, both of New Orleans
• also survived by 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Octavia Edwards, four brothers and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Sidney John Joseph Sr.

• age 74, a native of Johnson Ridge and resident of Raceland, who died July 10, 2002
• religious service was held today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; burial was at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• husband of Brenda Joseph of Raceland; father of Roland Joseph and Wanda Young of Houma, Sidney Joseph Jr., and Sandra Tucker of Schriever and Debra Ireland of Thibodaux; stepfather of the Rev. Leonard Celestine III of Boutte, Steven Celestine and Annette Eaglen of Houma, Frank Celestine of Germany, and Randy Celestine of Thibodaux; brother of Cleveland and Edward Joseph and Elmita "Marie" Sims of Johnson Ridge, Alton Joseph of Lafourche Crossing, Herman Joseph of Gray, and Harry Joseph of San Diego, California, Willie Mae Harold of New Orleans, Margarite Harris of Thibodaux, and Dorothy Washington of Baton Rouge
• also survived by 26 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his former wife, Elizabeth "Bessie" Parker Joseph; parents, Henry and Ethel Rounds Joseph; son, Michael Joseph; stepson, Ronald Lee Celestine; brother, Warren Joseph, sister, Anna Joseph, and three grandchildren
• U.S. Air Force veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Doris Doucet Naquin

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:15 a.m. July 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Walter "Butch" Naquin and Jean Naquin Passman, both of Thibodaux; sister of Velma Richard of St. Charles, Catherine Roberson of Bayou Blue, Shirley Gomez of Luling and Mercedes Loupe of Thibodaux; grandmother of Brad K. Naquin, Alicia Naquin Gros, Kevin and Todd Passman, all of Thibodaux; and great-grandmother of Mary Elizabeth Gros
• preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Zot" Naquin; parents, Felix and Annie Boudreaux Doucet; brothers, Ashton, Wilbur and Nelson Doucet; and sisters, Leona Doucet Leonard, Marguerite Doucet Croft, Ester Marie Doucet Pitre and Louella Doucet Boudreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Emelia Crosby Perrin

• age 99, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 7:05 a.m. July 14, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation today and to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Melville Perrin of Gray, Cecile Perrin and Emelia P. Galliano
• also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Etienne Perrin; parents, Andrew and Emma Griffin Crosby; brother, Ellis Crosby; sisters, Andrewa Collins and Irene Crosby; and grandson, Felton Galliano Jr.
• member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; 50-year member of Lafourche Chapter No. 251 Order of Eastern Stars
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Angelina Danos Waguespack

• native and resident of Larose, who died at 5:18 a.m. July 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of Edward Waguespack; and the mother of Michael and Ralph Waguespack
• also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Cleophas and Philonese Rodrigue Danos; brother Nolan Danos; and sisters, Clothilda Curole, Elda Curole, Nora Callais and Lou Emma Dubois
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JULY 16, 2002

Antoine ‘Bodo’ Billiot

• age 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:52 p.m. July 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• husband of Netty Naquin Billiot; father of Dale, Kasey, Ashley, Kendra and Kenny Billiot and Antoinette Bourgeois; and brother of Lawrence and Adam Billiot and Lois Guidroz
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Julienne Verdin Billiot; brothers, Roger and John Billiot; and sisters, Lillian, Juliette and Marie Billiot, Eve Terrebonne and Elma Luke
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Jerome Patrick Bourgeois

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:15 p.m. July 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Ewell and Esther Daigle Bourgeois; and brother, Gerald "G.J." Bourgeois
• retired assistant principal and teacher at Bayou Blue Elementary School; very involved at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the St. Charles Community
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Bernice Cooks

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 13, 2002
• dismissal service Thursday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to service time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• sister of Leonard Jr., Samuel and Mary Cooks
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Sr. and Albert Deboue Cooks; brother, Joseph Cooks Sr.; sister, Leona Robertson; and brother, Phillip Cooks
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Annie Mae ‘Ann’ Lofton

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:09 a.m. July 13, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; visitation at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Curtis Charles Mack of Jonesboro, Georgia; daughter of Elijah Lofton Sr. of New Orleans and Hazel Every of Thibodaux; sister of Elijah Lofton Jr., Joyce Lofton Julian, and Barbara J. Lofton of Thibodaux; Shirley M. Lofton Blackshear and Mary Theresa White of New York City
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Lucy and Charlie Wade Promise, and Leonard and Ella Triggs Lofton
• worked with the youth program and was the originator of Vacation Bible School and teacher along with many other programs at St. Paul Baptist Church; member of The American Business Association, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Committee, Bayou Race for The Cure, founder of the local chapter of My Sisters and Me organization, and the Christian Women Prayer Group; attended C.M. Washington High School, attended Grambling University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, and retired from Charity Hospital after 25 years of service; hobbies included traveling and arts and crafts
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Betty Fletcher Mitchell

• age 67, a native of South Bend, Ind., and resident of Houma, who died at 3:32 a.m. July 14, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; she was cremated
• wife of Harold Mitchell; mother of Robert Lambert of Oakgrove, Ky., Ronald and Linda Lambert and John and Nona Mitchell, all of Houma; and sister of Robert and Eugene Pletcher, Shirley Bradburn and Eula Dewitt
• also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Elizibeth Meredith Pletcher; son, Michael E. Lambert; and sister, Eloise Goldie
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

JULY 17, 2002

Antoine ‘Bobo’ Billiot

• age 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 12:52 p.m. July 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow Burial was at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• husband of Netty Naquin Billiot; father of Dale, Kasey, Ashley, Kendra and Kenny Billiot and Antoinette Bourgeois; and brother of Lawrence and Adam Billiot and Lois Guidroz
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Julienne Verdin Billiot; brothers, Roger and John Billiot; and sisters, Lillian, Juliette and Marie Billiot, Eve Terrebonne and Elma Luke
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Wayne A. Cantrelle

• age 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 6:42 p.m. July 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time today at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Rosalie Amos Cantrelle; son of Linton and Nell Allemand Cantrelle; father of Jacob Cantrelle, Jamie C. Lerille, Jenny Cantrelle, and Jill C. Martin; grandson of Alvin J. Allemand and Elma Plaisance Allemand; and brother of Cindy C. Guidry, Joy C. Rabalais and Lisa C. Cheramie
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Emile Cantrelle Sr. and Francis Theriot Cantrelle
• hobbies included hunting and fishing; also the owner of Bayou Services of Golden Meadow
• Samart Funeral Home

Rita Marie Landry Marcel

• age 52, a native of Bayou Jack and resident of Houma, who died July 16, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation Thursday and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• wife of Druby Marcel; daughter of Wilson and Rena Marks Landry of Butte Larouse; mother of Troy, Jason, Angela and Stacey Marcel; and sister of John Landry of Butte Larouse
• also survived by four grandchildren
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rita Dupre Thibodaux Toups

• age 75, a native of Pierre Part and a resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:15 a.m. July 14, 2002
• memorial service was held today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux
• wife of James Toups; mother of Raymond and Mark Thibodaux, Abbiegail Fortner and Trudy Rodrigue; sister of Basco Dupre, Audrey Cedotal and Mickey Verrette
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Riverst R. Thibodaux; parents, Gibbons and Marie LeBlanc Dupre; brothers, Leslie and Kenneth Dupre; and sister, Jeannette LeBlanc
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

JULY 18, 2002

Kern P. Cheramie

• age 44, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:30 p.m. July 16, 2002
• religious service held today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation today at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• uncle of Ursula and Luke Newman, Jeffery and Jon Paul Cheramie and Seth and Samuel Plaisance; brother of Carson "Frenchie" Cheramie; Kimmey Cheramie Newman, Mandy Cheramie Plaisance and Adrienne Cheramie Wickert
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mandy Griffin Cheramie; and brother, Hutley Joseph Cheramie
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Sharon A. Dunbar

• age 32, a native of Thibodaux and resident of DeRidder, who died July 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Alan and Joan Dunbar of DeRidder; sister of Karin Gary, Denise Doyle, Robert and Daniel Dunbar; and niece of Joseph Hidalgo, Betty Clement Benoit and Jean Bergeron, all of Thibodaux, Patrick Dunbar and Loretta Evans, both of Houma and Thomas Dunbar Jr. of Alexandria
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Alcee and Maggie Hidalgo of Thibodaux and Thomas and Norma Dunbar of Schriever
• Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder

 

JULY 19, 2002

Earl ‘Nookie’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, who died at 4:47 p.m. July 17, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; he was cremated
• husband of Rose Naquin Boudreaux; father of Earl "Tony" Boudreaux, Kay B. Porche, and Joannie Sullivan; brother of Audie, Russ and Wallace Boudreaux Jr., Brenda Jackson Cardell, Winnie Bergeron, Martha "Deloris" Samanie, and Norma "Sis" Fanguy
• also survived by nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr. and Irene Theriot Boudreaux; and his brother, Clinton "Pie" Boudreaux
• veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the VFW in Bourg; previous owner of Boudreaux Upholstery and Glass in Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Anthony Bryan Candies

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bourg, who died at 6:10 p.m. July 18, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers-Matherne Cemetery
• son of Ludwing T. and Ruby M. Matherne Candies; stepson of Margie Jenkins Candies; uncle of Elise, Laurie, Wade N. and Jon Candies; brother of Wade N. Sr. and Laurie Candies; and nephew of Nelda Candies, Gloria Wilson, Deanne Stringer, Dolena Robert, Patricia Friloux, Cathlyn Oubre, Cyril Jr., Glenn Sr. and Harry Matherne; and grandson of Ludwig and Anna Mae Candies
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Jeanne and Merton "Red" Magee, Cyril and Frazie Matherne; uncle, Lee Matherne; and sister, Donna Candies
• member of Faith Baptist Church of Houma and Shepherd’s Fold Church in Covington
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lester J. Chiasson Sr.

• age 73, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, who died at 6:37 p.m. July 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Garrell Sr. and Ronnie Chiasson Sr. and Marjorie Chiasson Jaubert; and brother of Norman and Menton Chiasson, Vesta Curole, Lottie Adams, Verlin Pitre and Nelda Ive
• also survived by 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Odessa Danos Chiasson; parents, Vital and Justilia Dufrene Chiasson; son, Lester Chiasson Jr.; daughter, Barbara Chiasson Porche; and grandchildren, Colby and Michelle Chiasson
• Catholic and a member of Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Sharon A. Dunbar

• age 32, a native of Thibodaux and resident of DeRidder, who died July 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Alan and Joan Dunbar of DeRidder; sister of Karin Gary, Denise Doyle, Robert and Daniel Dunbar; and niece of Joseph Hidalgo, Betty Clement Benoit and Jean Bergeron, all of Thibodaux, Patrick Dunbar and Loretta Evans, both of Houma and Thomas Dunbar Jr. of Alexandria
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Alcee and Maggie Hidalgo of Thibodaux and Thomas and Norma Dunbar of Schriever
• member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; employed by BellSouth in Lake Charles for the past two years
• Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder

Rementer H. Frey

• age 35, a native and resident of Gray, who died July 13, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Beatrice S. Howard of Gray; mother of Kimberly Nicole Frey, Latonya Sharmaine Frey, Schyller LaRay Frey, and Brittany Charelle Howard all of Gray; sister of James Howard and Loumenty Allen of Thibodaux, Raymond, Lynwood, Clarence and Rhubin Scott of Houma, Henry, William, Joseph, Issac, Milton, Priscilla and Tammy Scott of Gray and the Rev. John Scott of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her father, William Henry Howard; brother, Phillip Scott; sisters, Emily Scott and Rosie Livas
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Rosie L. Galliano

• age 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 2:05 p.m. July 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at church cemetery
• wife of Andrew C. Galliano Sr.; mother of Andrew C. Galliano Jr., Douglas P. Galliano, and Mary G. Cheramie; sister of Camille Lefort and Janet LeBoeuf
• also survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents Leonce Lefort and Annuncia P. Thibodaux
• parishoner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; member of Cut Off Homemakers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Thomas Joseph

• infant, a native and resident of Houma who died July 16, 2002
• graveside service was held Friday at Combon Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by his parents, Vernique Joseph of Houma and Eldridge Williams of Gibson, sisters, Aisha and Latoya Williams of Houma; grandparents, Roland Esmond Joseph and Willie Jean Joseph of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Constance and Clifton James Williams
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Helen Callais Martin

• age 94, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 4:50 p.m. July 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time Monday at the church; burial at church mausoleum
• mother of Leroy Martin and Betty Naquin; sister of Roy Callais, Elecia Griffin and Lorrisia Gautreaux
• also survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Martin; parents, Paul and Irma Guidry Callais; daughter, Helen Martin; brothers, Lorris, Paul, Roselus, and Hecton Callais; and sister, Elizabeth Styron
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

JULY 22, 2002

Norman Joseph Allemand

• age 78, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 6:30 p.m. July 17, 2002
• burial was at the church cemetery; mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport
• husband of Edwina Leonard Allemand; father of Lea A. Borne and Barry P. Allemand; and brother of Dora Sevin, Clarabelle Danos, Emelda Hebert and Mabel Chauvin
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lubin Sr. and Lucia Melancon Allemand; brothers, Alvin, Hebert, Lubin Jr., Nolan and Lawrence Alleman; and sister, Maude Bourgeois
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 349 and Freddie John Falgout VFW Post 3665 and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Gail Moseley Baker

• age 47, a native of Delhi and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 a.m. July 21, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; dismissal Wednesday at the funeral home; visitation Tuesday and to dismissal time Wednesday at the funeral home; burial at Halfway Cemetery
• wife of Dennis Baker of Houma; mother of Donald Nixon, Denise Baker, Danielle Nixon, Amanda Baker and Javonne Celestine, all of Houma; and sister of Diana Theriot and Shelia Cockerham of Houma
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie C. and Teta Aline Collins Moseley
• customer service cashier for Wal-Mart for five years
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Richard J. Brazan Sr.

• age 83, a native of Addis and resident of Vacherie, who died July 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; burial was at the church cemetery
• father of Richard Jr., Paul, Patrick, James, Thomas and Susan Brazan and Donna Gauthreaux; and brother of Louis and Joseph Brazan, Lois Durocher and Ollie Morlier
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard J. and Elizabeth Webre Brazan; brother, Ray Brazan; and sister, Louella Pavlovich
• farmer and the owner and operator of Western Auto in Vacherie; past police juror
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Reed Lawrence Cortez

• age 72, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, who died at 6:45 p.m. July 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Manuel and Kevin Cortez, Catherine Martinez and Celia Becnel; and brother of Nolan, Leo, Douglas, Chris, Naize and Wanda Cortez
• also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Marylou Simon Cortez; parents, Elmo and Philomena Kraemer Cortez; daughter, Bonita Cortez; and brother, Floyd Cortez
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kimmi Jaye Dufrene

• age 5, a native and resident of Houma, who died July 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Toby M. Dufrene and Kristi Liner of Houma; granddaughter of Archie and Lola Dufrene of Houma, Wade Liner Sr. of Houma and Debra Parfait Liner of Houma; great-granddaughter of Frank and Margie Carrere of Houma, Hilton and Janette Dufrene of Lafitte, Mary Parfait Dupre, Roland Liner and Vernal LeBouef
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lee E. Richoux

• age 60, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 7:15 p.m. July 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Edwin Jr., Herman, Ronald Sr. and Jimmy Richoux, Verna Schmidt, Victoria LeBlanc, June Punch and Jean Jacob
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Sr. and Victoria Delaune Richoux; brother, Leroy Richoux Sr.; and sister, Winnie Mae Knockaert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lloyd ‘Sarge’ L. Sargent Sr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 18, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; dismissal held Wednesday at the church; visitation to funeral time at the church and to dismissal time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Iola Warren Sargent of Thibodaux; son of Beatrice Waller Sargent of Thibodaux; father of Lloyd L. Sargent Jr. of Gray, Robin SargentJoseph of Luling, Brian R. Sargent Sr., of Lafayette and Travis W. Sargent of Kileen, Texas; stepfather of Judy Buckley of Fordyce, Arkansas; and brother of Alvin J. Sargent of New Orleans
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sargent; grandparents, Thomas and Cecile Thibodaux Waller and Sam and Melissa Sargent
• retired from the Lafourche Parish School system after 29 years of teaching; faithful and dedicated member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church where he served as Sunday school superintendent, trustee board president, class leader and cemetery committee chairman; served as a former member of the steward board and chaired many other programs and projects for the church
• U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of American Legion Post # 513 and a Lafourche Community Action Agency board member where he formerly served as president, former manager and supervisor of Martin Luther King Park and manager of the summer feeding program; also an active member of the Kingsmen Club where he served as king for several years
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Mabel Landry Thomas

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:40 a.m. July 20, 2002
• memorial service held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• wife of Verdry "Mike" J. Thomas of Schriever; mother of Corrie Thomas and Jackie Thomas Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Dottie Thomas Hebert of Houma and Debbie Thomas Benoit of Topeka, Kan.
• also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney A. and Lucy Templet Landry
• homemaker who enjoyed sewing and gardening; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

JULY 23, 2002

Scott M. Adams

• age 44, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died July 21, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time at the church; he was cremated
• son of Nolan Sr. and Ruby Galjour Adams; and father of Tessa Jarreau
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brothers, Nolan Jr. and Dennis Adams
• parishioner of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose and a member of the Knights of Columbus
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Hazel J. Dufrene

• age 75, a native of Killona and resident of Bayou Gauche, who died at 4:20 a.m. July 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Church in Bayou Gauche; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• mother of Carel Jr. and Gregory Dufrene, Angie Perkins and April Dufrene; sister of Larry Deroche, Lawrence Deroche, Clara Deubler, Thelma Michot, Hope Guidry and Grace Shifflett
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Carol Dufrene; parents, Waldo and Elvire Madere Deroche; brother, Joseph Deroche; sisters, Aline Hebert and Ethel Zimmerman; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jamie Oleve Hopson

• age 40, a native of Fremont, Neb. and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• daughter of Madeline Candies Hopson; sister of Beth H. Oubre; sister in law of Kurtz Oubre; and godmother of Adrienne and Nicholas Oubre
• preceded in death by her father, James Hopson; and grandparents, Frank and Doris Dufrene Candies and Ray and Fay McGinnes Hopson
• graduate of First Assembly Academy in New Orleans, a college graduate of Louisiana College, and she obtained a master’s degree from LSU; social worker for Lafourche Parish schools
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Rose Crochet Lee

• age 47, a resident of Des Allemands who died July 22, 2002
• religious service held today at Des Allemands Mennonite Church; visitation today at the church
• wife of Dovice "T-Paul" Lee; mother of Timothy and Justin Lee, Rosa Lee; stepmother of Paul Lee and Donna Bergeron; sister of Edgar D., Melvin A., Roy J., Richard J. and Peter F. Crochet and Paula Benoit; and stepsister of David M., Frani and Goldie Mullins
• also survived by 4 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Julie Zeller Crochet; and sister Annette Mullins
• parishioner of Mennonite Church in Des Allemands
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

William ‘Bill’ Schrader

• age 62, a native of Wilkesbarre, Penn. and a resident of Houma, who died at 2:30 a.m. July 20, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Audrey Marie Pitre LeBlanc Schrader; father of Robert J. Sr. and Evans J. LeBlanc Sr. and Betty Dufrene Authement; and brother of Charles Schrader
• also survived by 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr., and Elizabeth McPeeke Schrader; son, Thomas A. LeBlanc; daughter, Annette L. Quick; brother, Frank Schrader; and sister, Barbara Baker
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Eunice G. Templet

• age 81, a native and resident of Plattenville, who died at 3:05 p.m. July 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Allen Sr., Lawrence and Lucille Templet; mother-in-law of Lilly Landry Templet; grandmother of Robin T. Bourgeois, Allen Templet Jr., Sandy T. Daigle and Amy T. Acosta
• also survived by nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Templet Sr.; parents, Adolphe and Nella Aucoin Guillot; son, Roland Templet Jr.; brother, Roland Guillot; and sister, Anne G. Templet
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Volena C. Terrebonne

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 10:05 p.m. July 20, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; burial was at the church cemetery
• sister of Julius, Paul, and Bernice Collins and Velma C. Bouzigard; grandmother of Lewis J. Galliano and Angela G. Orgeron; great-grandmother of Casey G. Matherne, Jamie Galliano, and Chloe’ Orgeron; and great-great-grandmother of, Jonathan and Laney Hebert and Connor Matherne
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmand Terrebonne; parents, Jacque and Emilia Griffin Collins; daughter, Janis T. Galliano; and sisters, Earline C. Kurly and Pearline C. Terrebonne
• member of the Ladies Altar Society. She also enjoyed fishing and playing cards
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

JULY 24, 2002

Felton Joseph Brunet

• age 63, a resident of Houma, who died at 10 a.m. July 22, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma
• son of Sedonia Cotton; brother of Nolan Sr. and Charles Brunet Sr., Raymond, Bobby, Herman and Kenneth Cotton, Deborah Hebert and Florance "Kittie" Cotton Dardar
• preceded in death by his father, Nolan Cotton; and sister, Judy Cotton
• member of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship of Schriever
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Henrietta Truxillo Fitzsimmons

• age 92, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of New Orleans who died at 2:43 a.m. July 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Frances Xavier Church in New Orleans; visitation to funeral time at the church; graveside services Thursday at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery in Covington
• mother of Judge Brady M. Fitzsimmons; sister of Audubon, Ruffin, Woodrow and Juanita Truxillo; grandmother of Brendan, Ian, Cavan and Devin Fitzsimmons; and great-grandmother of Barbara Katherine and Dalton Rauth Fitzsimmons
• preceded in death by her husband, Huyett Fizsimmons; parents, John F. Sr., and Henrietta Folse Truxillo; son, William P. Fitzsimmons; brothers, Haney and John Truxillo Jr.; sisters, Beatrix T. McShea, Leah T. Joanen, Anna Truxillo, Magdalynn T. Hill, Marion M. Truxillo and Connie T. Bertel
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Wade A. Gravois

• age 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:15 a.m. July 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of David W. and Melanie L. Gravois; and brother of Mark J. Gravois
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruby Naquin Gravois
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph Walter Gregoire

• age 72, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, who died at 5:25 a.m. July 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; visitation today and Thursday at Montegut Fire Station in Montegut; burial at the church cemetery
• companion of Della Naquin; father of Walterine and Bridgette Gregoire and foster father of Margie Plaisance, Betty Authement, Carolyn Charpentier, Jerry Sr., Eugene Naquin, Larry, Gary, Floyd, Glynn and Jimmy Naquin; brother of Junius Gregoire, Emile Gregoire, Unise Gregoire and MadelineVerdin Gregoire
• also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Picou Gregoire; father; foster sons, David, Horace and Houston Naquin; foster daughter, Emily Trahan; and sister Margie Gregoire
• Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue

Lucille B. Harris

• age 74, a native of Fort Myers, Fla. and a resident of Golden Meadow, died June 17, 2002
• she was cremated
• mother of Edward Allen Martin; sister of Roylee and Wiley Yeomans, Wanda Willis and Irma Falcenio
• also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Alfred Harris; parents, Owen and Bertha Agnes Yeomans; and brother, Bobby Yeomans
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Edmund A. Ostheimer Jr.

• age 62, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:50 a.m. July 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; visitation to funeral time at the church
• husband of Russella Ramp Ostheimer; father of Natalie and Roberta Gaidry, Laura Gaidry Bell, Mary Gaidry Billings, W. Alex, Arthur, Berwick and Sterling Ostheimer; and grandfather of Trevor Billings and Douglas, Miranda, and Ruth Pecot
• preceded in death by his parents, E. A. "Toby" and Katherine Connely Ostheimer
• served in the United States Marine Corps; also a member of the Masons and was a member of the Louisiana Iris Society and was active in the Boy Scouts of America; an agriculture consultant for Calvin Viator and Associates; 1958 graduate of Terrebonne High School; received his bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University; also received a master’s of science in entomology from Louisiana State University, and had completed all but the dissertation for his Ph. D. in entomology
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JULY 25, 2002

Caroline ‘Patti’ Benoit

• age 49, a native of California and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 p.m. July 21, 2002
• graveside services were held Tuesday at St. John’s Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Dusty L., Misty L. and Cristy L. Benoit
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Alice Huff Ferzacca
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Duet

• age 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 5:30 p.m. July 24, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; she was cremated
• wife of Heiman "Torpedo" Duet; and sister of William and Elam Griffin, Daisey Lauden, Alice Bourgeois, Rosie Breaux, Calerina Melancon, Ann Rae Mejia and Doris Gisclair
• preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Lovenia Serigny Griffin; and son, Keith Anthony Duet
• enjoyed doll collecting and camping and was a pet groomer
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ronald J. LeBouef Sr.

• age 47, a native of Raceland and resident of Bourg, who died at 8:30 a.m. July 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• husband of Mary Ann Naquin LeBouef; father of Ronald J. Jr. and Jonathan P. LeBouef; brother of Rene Joseph LeBoeuf Jr., Betty Jean L. McElroy and Jeanine L. Picou
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Rene and Jeanette Pellegrin LeBouef; and sister, Jean Ann LeBouef
• parishioner of Shield of God Ministries and a member of the GMCA Pilot’s Association
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elva ‘Shun’ Roger

• age 90, a native and resident of Carencro, who died at 5:35 p.m. July 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Carencro
• mother of Herman "Rog" Roger of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Raetta "Sis" Roger; grandmother of Angelique Roger, Monique Roger Velez, Melanie and John Roger; and great-grandmother of Nicholas and Brandon Velez and Hailey Nichol Darby
• preceded in death by her husband, Ovey Roger; son, Clasmae "C.J." Roger; parents, Romain and Alice Melancon Brasseaux; brothers, Bryan, L.J. and Clasmae Brasseaux; and sisters, Edmae Landry and Bernice Bernard
• pallbearers were Larry Darby, Mike Casey, Aubrey Leger, Vernon Roger, John Dale Landry, Errol Menard and Kyle Casey
• Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro

Audrey Southall Smith

• age 58, a native of Plattenville and a resident of Ewellville, who died July 21, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Donnie Smith; daughter of the Rev. Obbie Southall Sr., mother of Ernest Jr., Eric, Kevin, Marquett and Monique Daigle; and sister of the Rev. Leroyal, Curtis, Percy, Dwight and Claiborne Southall
• also survived by 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Iola Southall; and brothers; Obbie Jr. and Bryan Southall
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Jerriedean H. Watkins

• age 64, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Westwego, who died July 21, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Anita, Elnora, Henry Jr., Freddie, and Patrick Watkins, Briddia Holly and Cheryl Sylvester; stepmother of Nathaniel, Anthony, Darnell, Thaddeus, Rena and Renee Watkins; sister of Mary Royal; and stepsister of Eldora and Lydia Watkins
• also survived by 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Watkins Sr.; and parents, Freddie and Valeria Harris
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

JULY 26, 2002

Felicia Josephine Callais Duet

• age 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, who died at 8:27 p.m. July 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Eroy, Norman, John, Mervin and Paul Duet, Rose Adams, Louise Pellegrin and Diana St. Pierre
• also survived by 28 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leon Duet; parents, Felix and Marie Vinet Callais; daughters, Myrtle Charpentier and Gloria Duet; brothers, Edville, Forest, Anthony, Andrew and Eunice Callais; sisters, Linda Griffin, Nola Toups and Elvedia Duet; and one grandchild
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Clarence ‘Lucky’ Bryan Ewing Sr.

• age 65, a native of Missouri and resident of Houma, who died at 6:10 p.m. July 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated at noon Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; he was cremated
• husband of Shirley Scranton Ewing; father of Bryan Jr. and David Ewing, Verena Marie Foret and Anita Voisin
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Alice Johnson Ewing
• retired from the U. S. Navy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Valburge Ann Newchurch

• age 92, a native and resident of Paincourtville, who died July 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• sister of Robert and Mildred Newchurch
• preceded in death by her parents, John G. Sr. and Elda Comeaux Newchurch; sister, May Dupuis; brothers, Henry, Joseph Roy, John Jr. and Philip "Scrap" Newchurch
• loving sister, aunt and great-aunt who died at her home in Paincourtville; member of the Ladies Altar Society

 

JULY 29, 2002

no obituaries were posted

 

JULY 30, 2002

Laura Mae Verdun Billiot

• age 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, who died at 6:45 a.m. July 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• wife of Jacques "Jack" Billiot; mother of Malcolm, Michael, Marty, Matthew, Myron and Marcel Billiot, Marlene Lundstrom, Monica Robertson and Marla Thomas; stepmother of Jacques Billiot Jr.; and sister of Jay Verdin, Alfreda Richoux, Peraline Ledet, Lorraine Holmes and Gloria Jarreau
• also survived by 30 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Mertyle and Francoise Billiot Verdun; daughter, Miranda Billiot; brothers, Levi, Harris and Viniss Verdun; and sisters, Lorita Verdun and Marie Verdun
• Catholic and enjoyed sewing, gardening and casinos
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Antoine ‘Audrey’ Dufrene

• age 65, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 12:29 p.m. July 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Gloria Bergeron Dufrene; father of Jimmy and Michael Bergeron, Stacey Dufrene Cressonie and Cindy Dufrene Gisclair; and brother of Ebry, Larry and Harding Dufrene, Barbara Dufrene Walker and Krease Dufrene Triche
• also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adlas and Cecilia Breaux Dufrene; brothers, Junius and Holton "Paul" Dufrene; and sisters, Audrey Mae Dufrene and Bertha Dufrene Danos
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Felicie Marie ‘Lit’ Hebert Foret

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, who died at 11:15 a.m. July 29, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at the Montegut Fire Station; visitation today and to funeral time at the fire station; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• mother of Kenneth and Jacob Foret, Debby Windham, Jacqueline Neal and Tammy Authement, all of Montegut; and sister of Wallace Hebert Sr. of Bourg and Howard Hebert Sr. of Montegut
• also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Caliste Foret; parents, William and Lucy Matherne Hebert; brothers, Herman and George Hebert: and sisters, Emily Darcey and Ohzana Gros
• homemaker; parishioner of Klondyke Full Gospel Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Guy ‘Joseph’ Lefort Sr.

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, who died at 10:30 p.m. July 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church mausoleum
• father of Guy Jr. and Judith Lefort
• also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Inez Bourg Lefort; parents, P. Wallace and Cecil Bernard Lefort; brother, Paul "Fatty" Lefort; and sister, Etta Foley
• owner and operator of Lefort’s Supermarket, now leased to Rouse’s Supermarket; among the founders of the Community Bank of Lafourche in the early 1960s and served as a member of the bank’s board of directors; also issued the distinguished status of honorary member of the Sugarland Country Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

JULY 31, 2002

John Carbbert Chatagnier

• age 87, a native of Gueydan and resident of Houma, who died at 10:20 p.m. July 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Coteau; visitation today and until funeral time at David Funeral Home in New Iberia; rosary said today; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Olive Viator Chatagnier of Houma, father of Dale Chatagnier of New Orleans, Johnny Chatagnier of Iota, Gloria Lundberg of Odessa, Texas, Angela Hart of Jackson, Miss., Carla Rhodes of Houma, Florence Miller of Cruger, Miss., Donna Boudreaux of Pearl, Miss., and Jamie Chatagnier of Baton Rouge, and brother of Bill, Joe and Woodrow Chatagnier of Iowa, and Cecile Rizzuto of Gueydan
• also survived by 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Joseph and Celestine Mott Chatagnier; son, the Rev. Gene Chatagnier; brothers, Paul and Gilly Chatagnier; and sister, Hilda Loughlin
• retired foreman for T.B.W. Industries; veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and a member of the Lenox Hotard American Legion Post 31; held a patent for an oilfield pipe-testing tool; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Elton Foret

• age 68, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 11:40 a.m. July 30, 2002
• funeral services were pending
• former husband of Catherine Vice, father of Michael Foret of Steven’s Point, Wis., Mitchell Foret of Houma, Eric Foret of Atlanta, Ga., Diane Foret Bascle of Bourg, Patricia "Patti" Foret Breaux of Houma, and Mary Kaye Foret Dupre of Bayou Blue, and brother of M.J., Nolan, Ray and Renniel Foret and Doris Jensen of Houma
• also survived by 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elton Sr. and Velma Boyer Foret; and brothers, Thomas and Malcolm Foret
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Nathan Edward Riche

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 1:34 p.m. July 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of Mark Riche, brother of Goldie Weimer, Henri Jane Delatte, Marion Thibodaux, Brenda Picou and Connie Terrebonne, grandfather of Celeste R. Harman and Benjamin Riche and great-grandfather of Rae Harman
• preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Adams Riche; and parents, Henry and Elmira Breaux Riche
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux