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

AUGUST 1, 2002

Eves Raymond Autin

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4:06 a.m. July 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Alzec Autin, Flora Autin Bruce, Irene Autin Guidry and Clamantine Autin Eymard
• preceded in death by his wife, Enola Danos Autin; parents, Marcelin and Amilia Danos Autin; brothers, Lenard, Alcide, Horace, Oris and Harris Autin; and sisters, Leoncia and Lelia Autin Dantin
• member of the VFW of Cut Off
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Anna Marie Holmes Brown

• age 64, a native of Klotzville and resident of New Orleans, who died July 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Raymond Catholic Church in New Orleans; visitation to funeral time at the church; motorcade to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville will follow services for a viewing, followed by burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Percy Brown Sr.; mother of Shauana B. Simms, Percy Jr., Shaun and Eric Brown; and sister of Vivian and Dorita James, Bernice Williams, Annie Belle Buggage and Vernon, Varris, Warren and Herbert Holmes
• also survived by nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Clara Holmes; daughter, Beverly Jean Brown; brother, Alfred Holmes Sr.; and sister, Jo Ann Adams
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Theodore ‘Ted’ C. Meadows Sr.

• age 89, a native of Hinton, W. Va., and resident of Houma, who died at 5 p.m. July 28, 2002
• private memorial service was held Wednesday at Rogers Cemetery in Bourg
• former husband of Irene Arceneaux Meadows of Bourg; father of Cheryl Meadows Gibbens of Titusville, Fla.; and brother of Edward Meadows of Indianapolis, Ind.
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ollie Motor Meadows; son, Theodore C. Meadows Jr.; and sister, Naomi Meadows
• Methodist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Carole Lafont Pitre

• age 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who died at 8:50 p.m. July 30, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• wife of Donald Pitre; daughter of Ezar Smith Lafont; mother of Leighton Pitre, Ramona P. Rebstock, Aileen P. Esponge and Gayla Pitre; and sister of Judy LeBlanc and June Lafont
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Euclid Lafont
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Leroy P. Thibodaux

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5 a.m. July 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Rosalia Lagraize Thibodaux; father of Ricky J., Michael L. and Chad M. Thibodaux and Cindy T. Naquin; father-in-law of Natalie G. and Cindy P. Thibodaux and Audie M. Naquin; grandfather of Crystal T. Aucoin, Blake M., Erica N. and Jacob P. Thibodaux, Drew M. and Tiffany M. Naquin; and step-grandfather of Shellie and Jamie Porche
• preceded in death by his parents, Didier and Edna Andras Thibodaux; and brother, Roland Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Doris Weldon Toups

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. July 31, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Michael, Larry and Mary Gayle Toups
• also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Stan F. Toups; parents, Penn and Jeanette Blanchard Weldon; brothers, Joseph and Fallon Weldon; sister, Marion Egle; and granddaughter, Christine Marie Toups
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

AUGUST 2, 2002

Mary Ruth Schulz Alford

• age 78, a native of Cut Off and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 2 p.m. July 31, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Cut Off
• mother of Catherine Seal and Gretchen Wroten, both of Baton Rouge, Mary Louise Bruce of Cut Off, Arlene Smith of Lincoln, Neb., Jill Richard and Gregory Alford, both of Mandeville, and Gerhort Alford of Lockport, mother-in-law of Charles Bruce, Durward Smith, Ernie Wroten, Rick Richard, and Elizabeth and Leverna Alford, sister of Lucille DeRouen of Annandale, Va., grandmother of Benjie III, Jason and Anna Seal, Leah Seal Besson, Sarah Jane and Rebekah Bruce, Sara, Eliza, Durward and Brennan Smith, Matthew and Luke Wroten, Rachel, Aaron and Caleb Alford, Paul and Mark Richard, Joshua and Lauren Ledet and Gerhort Alford, great-grandmother of Shelby, Charlie and Savannah Seal and Kacey Merle Besson, and niece of Irene Schulz Hymel
• preceded in death by her husband, Murray Luther Alford Jr.; parents, Philip Joseph and Louise Jourdan Schulz; grandsons, Jonathan and Justin Alford; and aunt, Catherine Langlois Schulz
• graduate of the Margaret C. Hansen Normal School in New Orleans and received a bachelor of arts degree from Tulane University and a masters of science degree from Louisiana State University; retired Lafourche Parish schoolteacher; member of Community Bible Church in Cut Off
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

Andrew Noah Fangue

• age 84, a native of Morgan City and resident of Schriever, who died at 1:40 a.m. Aug. 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Mattie "Vickie" Martin Fangue, father of Andrew Jr., Nathan P. and Sandra M. Fangue and brother of Mildred Molaison
• also survived by four grandchildren and a great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Noah Joseph and Lucy Talbot Fangue
• veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific on the USS Little
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Alice Rhynes

• age 85, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, who died July 29, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Nelson Chapel AME Church in Napoleonville; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Joyce M. Starks of Kansas City, Mo.; sister of Joseph Sharrett of New Orleans
• also survived by one grandchild, and two foster grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Rhynes; mother Loretta Lott; and brothers Cornelious Daggs and Clarence Sharrett
• faithful and dedicated member of Allen Chapel AME Church where she served on the Stewardess Board, Usher Board and Missionary Board; also a member of the Isralite Society and Daughter of the Elks; hobbies included Arts and Crafts
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Stephen Robertson

• age 45, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:40 a.m. July 31, 2002
• religious service held Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; visitation Sunday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• companion of Lori Thompson of Raceland; son of Randolph Jr. and Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; father of Stephen Ingram, Travis Ingram, Latoya Ingram, Moses Thompson, Tevin Raymond and Renshell Raymond, all of Raceland; stepfather of Eshendricka Hunter of Raceland; brother of Ernest Robertson of Baton Rouge, Earl, Richard, Phelton, Nelson, Donald, Randolph III, Margaret Beatrice, Necola, Demetrius and Shantell Robertson and Tracy Simmons, all of Raceland, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Robertson of New Iberia and Genelle Robertson of Atlanta, Ga.
• also survived by one grandchild, and one step grandchild
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Agnes and Louis Boruda Sr., Louise Thibodaux and Randolph Robertson Sr; brother, Jason Robertson; and sisters, Donna Robertson and Lisa Robertson
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 5, 2002

Lorraine Kelley Corde

• age 81 , a native of Breckenridge, Texas and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 4:03 a.m. Aug. 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Oscar L. Corde; mother of Rita C. Cade and Sister Therese of the Holy Face (Kelley) and Paul L. Corde; and mother-in-law of Jerry G. Cade
• also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian Aidelaid Kelley
• member of the Texas Bar Association and practiced law for several years before moving with her family to Napoleonville in 1972; helped organize the hospital auxiliary at Assumption Hospital and was an active member; served as a Red Cross representative and was head of the local blood drive; member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 88; active in fund-raisers for the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and was the first female grand marshal for the parade
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

AUGUST 6, 2002

Douglas Coleman Jr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 2, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• brother of Gloria Gregory, Ruth Ann Williams and Charlie Bruce of Napoleonville, Carl Bruce of Donaldsonville and Johnny Bruce of Thibodaux
• also survived by numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his parents, Gloria and Douglas Coleman Sr.; sister, Carolyn Ward; and brother, David Lee Coleman
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mildred LeJeune Harvey

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 4, 2002
• memorial mass celebrated Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Brenda H. Antill, Patricia H. Boutwell and Judy H. Orgeron; and sister of Hazel Lefort, Gladys LeJeune and Ethel Rhodes
• also survived by six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Joel Harvey; parents, Arthur and Judith LeJeune; brothers, James "Jim" and Franis LeJeune; and sister, Doris Tenney
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Vickilynn Luquette Myers

• age 45, a native of Vacherie and resident of Baton Rouge, who died at 6 p.m. Aug. 4, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; visitation Wednesday and to funeral time at Chackbay Catholic Center; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Michael Myers; stepdaughter of Mabel Hebert Luquette; mother of Michael and Matthew Myers; sister of Albert Jr., James, John and Vaughn Luquette; and aunt of Emile, Steve, Vaughn Jr. and Kenneth Luquette
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Sr., and Victorine Clement Luquette
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Ernest ‘Gong’ Reed Jr.

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 2, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Warren Jackson of Gray, Paul Davis, Gail Meads, Lorry Dobard, Genie and Janice Jackson of Thibodaux, Betty Skidmore of Bertrandville and Shirley Patterson of Gonzales; and brother of Joseph Reed and Rebecca Whirl of Thibodaux and Elvera Hampton of Harvey; he is also survived by seven stepchildren, 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Ballard Reed; parents, Ernest Sr. and Almeter Reed; son, Donald Jackson; brothers, Taylor, Melvin, James, Lenroy, Leman, and Murray Reed, and sister, Ophelia Celestine
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church and served on the deacon board
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Kenneth L. Savitts Sr.

• age 77, a native of Huntington, Pa., and resident of Raceland, died Aug. 5, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; he was cremated
• father of Kenneth L. Savitts Jr.; father of JoAnn Decker, Judy Reed, Peggy Boudreaux, Janet Pertuit, Mitzi Wright and Tammy Chaisson; and brother of Johnny Savitts and Betty Harduby
• also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Matherne Savitts; parents, John and Elizabeth Savitts; daughters, Susan Ferguson and Penny LeBouef; brothers, Stanley, Paul and Glenn Savitts; and sister, Dolly Maloney
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 7, 2002

Rosemary ‘Marie’ Chiasson Fitch

• age 70, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:11 p.m. Aug. 5, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Sylvester Fitch; mother of William J. "Bill" Fitch; and sister of Robert E. Chiasson
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Beatrice Fremin Chiasson
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Robert A. Rink

• age 72, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died Aug. 6, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; visitation today and to funeral time at the Choctaw Volunteer Fire Station; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Theresa Pitre Rink; father of Freddie J. Rink; and brother of Charles, Harry, James and Adley Rink and Anna Benoit
• also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Azelie Hebert Rink; and brother Norbert Rink
• veteran of the Korean War and president of the Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Philip ‘Mark’ Smith

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, who died at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• husband of Geraldine LaFleur Smith; son of James Smith; father of Phillip and Brian Smith; and brother of Edward Smith and Phyllis Peach
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Betty Weeks Smith; and sister, Kathy S. Rogers
• enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

AUGUST 8, 2002

Wilbert ‘Willy’ Callais

• age 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Picayune, Miss., who died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Marion Davis Callais; father of Jace, Dusty and Casey Callais; and brother of Camille Callais Jr. He is also survived by six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille Sr. and Esoline Doucet Callais; and brother, Herbert Callais
• U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War; boat captain and enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Eunice Chiasson Plaisance

• age 75, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died Aug. 6, 2002
• funeral service held Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna
• mother of Norman J. Plaisance Jr.; sister of Cora Hebert, Roy, Roland and Lester Chiasson, Stella LeBlanc and Diane Cheramie; grandmother of Jeremy and Scott Sanamo, Dana and Kami Plaisance; and great-grandmother of Konner and Elizabeth Sanamo
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Plaisance Sr.; parents, Zephrain and Lucille Allemand Chiasson; daughter, Sandra Plaisance Sanamo; and great-granddaughter, Bessie Chiasson
• Mothe Funeral Home of Gretna

 

AUGUST 9, 2002

Terry James Blanchard

• age 52, a native and resident of Houma, who died Aug. 8, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home
• husband of Flora "Flo" McDanell Blanchard of Houma; father of Preston and Terry Scott Blanchard, both of Houma; and brother of Minus and Manual Blanchard, Martha Savoie and Hazel LaCoste, all of Houma and Hilda Didier of Orlando, Fla.
• preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Hilda Dumont Blanchard; and sister, Evelyn Blanchard
• x-ray technician for Delta Services and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Clyde W. Kinsey Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Modeste, who died August 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville
• husband of Zenobia Bougere Kinsey; father of Yolanda Jammer, Johnna, Clyde Jr. and Troy A. Kinsey, all of Houston; and brother of Clone Kinsey of Houston, Lionell and Claudell Kinsey of Modeste, Steve Kinsey and Ann Joyce Williams of Baton Rouge
• also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents and one sister; former bus driver with the Houston Transit Authority
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Barbara Johnson Knight

• age 52, a resident of Lakeland, Fla., and native of Thibodaux, who died August 5, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the Calvary Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• daughter of Samuel Jr. and Gertie R. Johnson of Thibodaux; mother of Melvin Knight Jr., of Lakeland and Keiah Knight of Thibodaux; sister of Samuel III and Warren Johnson, Glenn Flakes and Gloria Butler of Thibodaux, Beryl Bailey of Lakeland and Kathleen Simon of Houston, Texas
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by a brother, Reginald Breaux; and sister, Carol Johnson Winston; Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Howard J. Kraemer Sr.

• age 68, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, who died Aug. 8, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery
• husband of Agnes S. Kraemer; father of Howard Jr., Darwin and Michael Kraemer, Cheryl Becnel, Roseanne Oubre and Wendy Kraemer; stepfather of Edne Larousse; and brother of Raymond, Rene III and Teddy Claude Scott Kraemer, Thomas, Daniel and Gary Larousse, Ida Mae Martinez, Eva Cortez, Sandra and Peggy Kraemer, Carrol Dempster, Karen Frickey, Mercedes Dejean and Gloria Parker
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean R. and Mercedes C. Larousse Kraemer, son, Jeff Kraemer; and brother, Buddy Kraemer
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Mildred Fangue Molaison

• age 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Labadieville, who died at 1 a.m. August 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Edward Molaison, Henrietta LeBlanc and Elsie Tallant
• also survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Kaiser" Molaison; parents, Noah and Lucy Talbot Fangue; and brother, Andrew Fangue Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Loyce Jones Myles

• age 57, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Dorseyville, who died July 31, 2002
• religious service held Sunday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Louis Myles Sr.; mother of LeQuitta M. Rainey, Louis Jr., Brian and Eric Myles; and sister of Joyce Foster, Janice Coleman, Tracy Jones, Patricia Patterson, Edward Jr., Lloyd, Norman, Gerald, Glenn, Stacy, Terrance and Ron Jones
• also survived by 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward "Son" Jr. and Maggie Lee Mills Jones; and grandparents, Ivory and Claymore Mills and Jessie and Louise Jones
• member of St. Charles Baptist Church Senior Choir, Pastors Aid Club and Mission Band
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Shahavanyka Reneé Winston

• age 15, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lake Alfred, Fla., who died July 30, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• daughter of Nicolette Winston Lowery and Eddie Lowery Sr., of Lake Alfred and Sidney Goudy Jr., of Thibodaux; sister of Russell Winston, Tyrheik Trudell, AllegGra Harry, and Reizhene Taylor of Lake Alfred, Eddie Lowery Jr., of Auburndale, Florida, Edith Lowery of Lakeland, Fla., Sidney Ballard, Umeko Ballard of Thibodaux, and Talis Lashon Goudy of Houma; granddaughter and step-granddaughter of John Winston Jr., and Debra B. Winston, Sidney Goudy Sr., and Eula Burrell all of Thibodaux and Mary Lowry of Orlando, Fla; great-granddaughter of Samuel Jr. and Gertie M. Johnson, Elena Winston and Cleola Watkins, all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her grandparents Carol Johnson Winston and Robert E. Lowry Sr; and great-grandparents, John Winston Sr., Walter Goudy, and Carl and Olivia Burrell
• member of MBC Sacred Movers Dance Group, and Drama Ministries group
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 12, 2002

Michael ‘Mike’ John Bergeron Sr.

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, who died Aug. 9, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Iris Eschete Bergeron of Houma; son of Joyce Breaux Bergeron; father of Dustin James, Steven Paul and Michael John Bergeron and Stephanie McElroy III; and brother of Peter, Paul and Alvin III "Tom" Bergeron, Monica Bergeron Thibodaux and Vivian Bergeron; and step-father of Cody Lirette, Staci Lirette, Nicholas and Katlyn Pinel
• preceded in death by his father, Alvin Joseph Bergeron Jr.
• mechanic for PSI; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Janice Savoy Blanchard

• age 49, a native of Rayne and resident of Houma, who died at 4 a.m. August 9, 2002
• religious service held today at Falgout Funeral Home Parlor in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma
• wife of Karl Blanchard; mother of Noel and Betty Rippey of Minnesota; and sister of Dale Savoy of Donaldsonville
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Eva Faul Savoy
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Alice Breaux Bourgeois

• age 80, a native of Larose and resident of the St. Charles community, who died at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 10, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles; burial was at the church cemetery
• wife of Godfrey Bourgeois; mother of Duane G. Bourgeois; sister of Eddie, Harry Jr., Earl and Louis Breaux and Della Mae Breaux, Mary Pearl Breaux, Shirley B. Guidry and Dolores B. Foret
• also is survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harry Sr. and Louisa Landry Breaux; and son, Joseph Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 349
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Louis ‘Butch’ Danos Jr.

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who died at 5 a.m. Aug. 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Golden Auenson Danos; father of Kurt Louis Danos and Cindy Danos Curole; brother of Eroy and Benton Danos and Eloise Danos Charpentier; and grandfather of Tabitha Curole Ledet and Todd Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Orelia Danos
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Ernest John Dubois Jr.

• age 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, who died at 3:55 p.m. Aug. 10, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• father of Ernest John Dubois IV and Joan Portier; brother of Helen Arceneaux
• also survived by five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest John Sr. and Octavie Aucoin Dubois; brothers, Harold, Marian, Ernest III, Wilbur and Llewellyn Dubois; and sisters, Flossie Detiveaux and Floryde Hebert
• retired foreman for Sonat Exploration. He served in the U.S. Navy; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Erica Reneé Duplantis

• age 27, a native and resident of Gray, who died Aug. 7, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray
• daughter of Wilton L. Jr. and Catherine Zilton Duplantis; mother of Chelsea Renee Sims; sister of N’Dia Breann Duplantis and Jamaal Michael Duplantis; granddaughter of Margaret Mack Duplantis; and fiancee of Nolan Sims Jr.
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Sherman and Lucille K. Zilton and Wilton Duplantis Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Edward J. Guidroz

• age 87, a native and resident of Larose, who died at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 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
• husband of Mae Allemand Guidroz; father of Jerry and Gene Guidroz, Audrey Angeron and Greta Bruce; and brother of Paul Guidroz, Leona Allemand and Lillia Wise
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Firmin and Bernadette Arceneaux Guidroz; son, Guy Guidroz; brothers, Louis and Clovis Guidroz; and sisters, Amelia Richoux, Amie Guidroz, Melvina Daniels, Mathilde Gray, Clotilde Doucet Terrebonne and Claudia Danos
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed gardening
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Joseph Wilmer ‘Hooks’ ‘Grampy’ Jones

• age 92, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Washington, D.C., who died Aug. 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Rayfield Catholic Church in New Orleans; viewing and burial followed at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville
• grandfather of Arthur and Gregory Batiste, Doreen Jodie and Charlotte Lewis; father-in-law of Dallas Williamson; uncle of Perry J. and Walter Cole of Plaquemine
• also survived by a holst of other nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Mable Bell Jones; parents, Carroll and Ella Jones; daughter, Cynthia Williamson; son, Wilmer Jones Jr.; brothers, Earl, Leonard, Carroll and Alvin Jones; and sisters, Estoria and Odessa Williams
• retired chef with Bammuer Food Corp.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Cheryl Griffin Keller

• age 49, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• wife of Ricky J. Keller; daughter of Elma Griffin; mother of Ramsey J. Keller; and sister of Barbara G. Dufrene and Lori G. Robichaux
• preceded in death by her father, Richard Griffin; and daughter. Mallory Aline Keller
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Mallory Aline Keller

• age 18, a native and resident of Gheens, who died Aug. 8, 2002
• burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport; mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland
• daughter of Ricky J. Keller; fiancee’ of Clint LeBlanc; sister of Ramsey J. Keller; and granddaughter of Elma Griffin and Nowed Keller
• preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl G. Keller; and grandparents, Richard Griffin and Mildred Blanche Keller
• community volunteer and enjoyed recreational sports; received the Teen Leadership Award and enjoyed working with animals
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Samuel ‘Sam’ Charles Trahan

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, who died Aug. 9, 2002
• memorial service held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; visitation until funeral time at the funeral home; burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14
• father of Pamela "Pam" Ortego and Stephanie Rirchards of Montegut; brother of Ward Trahan and Melva Chaisson, both of Houma
• also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ural Domangue Trahan; parents, Samson and Esther Bonvillain Trahan; brothers, Maurdis and Richard Trahan
• retired District Fire Chief for the City of Houma and a self-employed bar owner; served in the U.S. Navy
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Bruno Troxclair

• age 64, a native of St. Amant and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:30 a.m. Aug. 11, 2002
• memorial service held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation Tuesday at the funeral home; burial at New River Baptist Church Cemetery
• mother of Danny Paul Babineaux, Anthony John Bruno Jr., Susan Bouvier Gaubert and Frances Bruno Whitt; and sister of Herbert J. Laiche, Betty L. Tabor and Patricia L. Perry
• also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Estelle Guedry Laiche; and sister, Maxine Laiche
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Liza Yvonne Verrett

• age 87, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, who died at 7:50 p.m. Aug. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; visitation to funeral time; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Paul "T-Paul" Anthony Billiot of Theriot; and sister of Lorena Billiot of Houma
• also is survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lovinia Solet Verrett; sister, Louise Fitch; brother, Antoine Billiot
• housekeeper for and parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 13, 2002

Patricia Lutz Andrews

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, who died at 6 p.m. Aug. 11, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Lester Louis Andrews Sr.; mother of Lester Jr. and Howard L. Andrews, Patricia Mouton and Stephanie Melancon; and sister of Lionel Pitfield and Grace Palmisano
• also survived by six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Mary Louise Lutz Pitfield; son, Frank Patrick Andrews; brothers, Howard Jr., Oliver, Robert and Melvin Pitfield; and sister, Louise Crossland
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Evelyn Cherry LeCompte

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• wife of Francis LeCompte Jr.; mother of Robert F., Mark D., Douglas P., Jeffery J. and Sam J. LeCompte; and sister of James and Charles Cherry, Margaret C. Naquin Blanchard, Catherine C. Barberito, Theresa G. Rodrigue, Mary C. Harrington, Eloise C. LeBeouf, Janet C. Kimbrall and Ellen C. Vicknair
• also survived by six grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Josephine Terracina Cherry; and brother, Frank Cherry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Erwin Paul Steib

• age 38, a native of Vacherie and resident of Sacramento, Calif., who died Aug. 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; there was a private burial
• son of Russell and Linda Laurent Steib; brother of Reginald and Adrian Steib of Vacherie, Demetries Steib of Palm Springs, Calif, Valerie Batist and Sherrylynn Charles, both of Vacherie and Yvette Joseph of Sacramento; grandson of Simeon and Dorothy Laurent; brother-in-law of Samuel Joseph of Sacramento and Earl Batiste and Paulette Steib, both of Vacherie and Debbie Steib of Palm Springs; and godson of Marie M. Lewis and Guifille Keller
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Lazard and Hilda Steib
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Thomas Noel Whitney Sr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 8:05 a.m. Aug. 12, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at the church; burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park
• husband of Diane B. Whitney; son of Stanley and Elmay Domangue Whitney; father of Thomas N. Whitney Jr., Andrea Doyle, Noelle and Elizabeth Whitney; father-in-law of Heidi Whitney and Bradley Doyle; brother of Patricia Gravois, Ella LeCompte, Elmay Hotard, Mary, Gregory, Philip, Richard and Christopher Whitney; and grandfather of Connor and Maximillian Doyle, Ethan and Jillian Whitney
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and a past member of its parish council, a board member of Bayou Chapter AIA, a board member of the Houma Rotary, a member of Paul Harris Fellow and the chamber of commerce; 1973 graduate of Louisiana State University and practiced as a firm principal since 1978; principal of Cheramie/Whitney Architects, APC and president of Asbestos Evaluative Consultants, Inc., both located in Houma; vice president of AIA Louisiana and a past state board member; held the office of president and vice president of AIA Louisiana Coastal Chapter and was serving a second year as the chapter’s secretary treasurer; served as a co-chair for the AIA Louisiana Design Conference held in Houma in Oct. 2001; serving a fourth year as a member of the board of regents of the Louisiana Architectural Foundation and served as its secretary
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

 

AUGUST 14, 2002

Jerry Joseph Neal Sr.

• age 65, a native of Montegut and resident of Mississippi, who died at 11:40 p.m. Aug. 12, 2002
• dismissal service held Thursday at Montegut Fire Station in Montegut; visitation to dismissal at the fire station; burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• husband of Patricia Neal; father of Jerry, Terry, Stanley, Roxanna, Sonia and Pam Neal; brother of Mary Jane Gautreaux; grandfather of Brandy, Sofia, Jessica, Jovan, Alicia, Jennifer, Jerry, Amber and Danielle Neal; and great-grandfather of Kaylie Neal
• preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Henry Neal; and granddaughters, Bambi and Ashley
• member of Boothville-Venice Volunteer Fire Department; boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Emelda Naquin Portier

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Ted, Russell, Bobby and Steve Portier and Linda Portier Tauzin; and sister of Mary Ann Henry and Laverne Bergeron
• also survived by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Portier; parents, Elphege J. and Marguerite Hotard Naquin; and brothers, Al and Linton Naquin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 15, 2002

Elict Joseph Aucoin

• age 89, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Schriever, who died at 5 p.m. Aug. 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Louise Landry Aucoin of Schriever; father of Audrey LeBlanc, Peggy Clement, Fay Toups and Garland Aucoin; and brother of Lollie Bourg and Ben Aucoin
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Felecia Landry Aucoin; and brother, Ned Aucoin
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Helen Faucheux Berger

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9:25 a.m. Aug. 14, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Eric, Keith and the Rev. Douglas Bergeron, Phylis Roberts, Christine Miller and Allyson Ponville; and sister of Lillian Boudreaux, Margaret Faucheux, Leona LeJaunie, Marjorie Dupre, Gertie Babin, Vivian Guidry and Gladys Dusenberry
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Berger; parents, Roger and Vivian Ledet Faucheux; and grandson, Craig Roberts
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Clementine Autin Hunter

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Boutte, who died at 12:56 p.m. Aug. 10, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine
• mother of Buddy and Billy Hunter and Thelma Terrebonne
• also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Hunter; parents, Richard and Amelia Griffin Autin; son, Dallas Hunter; brothers, Richard Jr. and Tony Autin; and sister, Armida Brunette
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

David Alan LeBlanc

• age 53, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 2:20 p.m. Aug. 13, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; visitation today and Friday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; burial at the church mausoleum
• son of Flora Gabb LeBlanc; father of Karen and Emily LeBlanc; and brother of Ray Jr. and Kevin LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his father, Ray J. LeBlanc Sr.; and wife, Annette Gates LeBlanc
• member of Babin-Haynes American Legion Post 98
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Joan Ann Larpenter Sines

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, who died at 3:48 a.m. Aug. 12, 2002
• prayer service held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• wife of Theodore "Ted" Sines of Gray; mother of Michael, Mark and Jodie Sines; and sister of Karen Larpenter
• preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Idola Elfert Larpenter; and brother, Carroll Larpenter
• talented artist who enjoyed painting, needle work and ceramics; used to own a ceramic shop and worked as a photographer and portrait tinter for Lee Webb Photography
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bob Theriot

• age 59, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, who died Aug. 13, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• husband of Kathy O. Theriot; father of Brad Theriot; and brother of Ernest Jr., Quentin, Tommy and Philip Theriot
• also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Lola Duplantis Theriot
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 16, 2002

Chester Paul Constant

• age 87, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 15, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation Sunday and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Lillie Mae Toups Constant; father of Chester Jr. and Daniel Constant; brother of Eugenie Stevens; grandfather of Randal, Daniel, David and Joshua Constant, Ruth C. Steigerwald and Anissa C. Plyler; and great-grandfather of Seth and Alexandra Plyler, Calvin and Amber Constant of New Orleans, Andrea, Heather, Anthony and Lindsey Steigerwald of Highlands Rance, Colo., Trent and Tyler Constant of Dularge
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvestre and Eugenie Constant; daughter, Hennrietta Constant; brothers, Edward, Wallace and Walter Constant and Albert Gaudet; and sisters, Edna Clement Rodrigue, Althea Clement, Camelia Ponville, Lea Hebert, Louise Rodrigue, Agnes Delatte and Odile Naquin
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Sidney J. Rebstock

• age 94, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; burial was at the church mausoleum
• husband of Louise Danos Rebstock; and brother of Louisa Rebstock Orgeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Emelie Dantin Rebstock; brothers, George, Rosalus and Edward Rebstock; and sisters, Rosite Guilbeau and Georgette Esponge
• member of Masonics Order of Lafourche No. 427, F and AM
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Vivian Ruskey Smith

• age 79, a native of Needville, Texas and resident of Houma, who died at 1:49 p.m. Aug. 14, 2002
• religious service held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; she was cremated
• wife of Arthur N. Smith Jr.; mother of Wayne N. Sr., Dale A. and Tina L. Smith; and sister of Joyce Wheeler
• also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Ida Kettler Ruskey
• Methodist; member of the Krewe of Flame Carnival Club in Houma and she enjoyed gardening
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Edna Enola M. ‘Miss Hen’ Verrett

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 12, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Judy Ann Verrett of Thibodaux and stepmother of Susie Davis of Labadieville
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Sr. and Rebecca Moore; brothers, Willie Jr. and Oberlin Moore; and sister, Eldora M. Price
• employed by the Silverberg family for 47 years; also worked at Lafourche Nursing Home for 15 years; member of St. Peter Baptist Church; also a member of the Rainbow Club; hobbies included traveling, cooking, baking, and football
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 19, 2002

Mercedes Antonia Bourg

• age 87, a native of White Castle and resident of Luling, who died at 3:08 p.m. Aug. 15, 2002
• mass of burial was held today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; burial was in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• wife of Cullen Bourg; mother of Lou DeBautte and Sylvia Granier
• also is survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Louis S. DeBautte; her parents, Lawrence and Julia Penn Braud; her brother, Lester Braud; and her sisters, Julia Braud, Genevieve DeBautte, Mary Hymel, Olive Lemoine and Bernice Metz
• Raceland Funeral Homes of Raceland

Louisa Vinet Duet

• age 87, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, who died at 11:20 a.m. Aug. 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time Tuesday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Roy and Curtis Duet Sr. and Ethel Duet Guidry; mother-in-law of Gayle LeBlanc Duet and Roxanne "Beanie" Frioux Duet
• also is survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband Nelson "Chal" Duet; her parents, Pierre and Louvinia Delgrandile Vinet; brothers, Eunice, Nolan and Freddie Vinet, one infant brother; sisters Doris Mae Hebert, Venecia Duet, Judith Duet and Olga Vinet
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church and a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed tending to her flowers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Georgiana B. Foret

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland who died at 10:25 a.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Michael Paul and Charles Oville Foret and Mary Louise Foret Dufrene; mother-in-law of Era Jane Adams Foret, Darlene Robichaux Foret and Calbert Dufrene Sr.; sister of Charles Boudreaux and Juliette B. Champagne
• also is survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rhine Foret Sr.; her parents, Nicola and Olivia B. Boudreaux; her son, Joseph Rhine Foret Jr.; and her brother, Euclid Boudreaux Sr.
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church and a member of the St. Mary Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Donald Ray Guidry

• age 70, a native of Vermilion Parish and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:55 p.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and until funeral time at the church; burial at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• husband of Stella Matherne Guidry; father of Carl, Randy and Craig Guidry, and Sheila Guidry Bryant; and sister of Ruth Bourgeois and Edith Jane Duval
• also is survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cloepha and Eula Duhon Guidry; and sister, Barbara Pisani
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Verna Plaisance Hebert

• age 54, a native of Bridge City and resident of Boutte, who died at 2:46 p.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• religious services were held today at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling; burial was in the Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery
• wife of William Hebert Sr.; mother of William Hebert Jr. and Donya Lynn Hebert; and sister of Louis and Eddie Plaisance and Loretta Grabert
• also is survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Virgis L. Plaisance Ledet; and her sister, Ethel Theriot
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Floyd Joseph Landeche

• age 67, a native of Killona and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:50 p.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Wednesday and until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at church cemetery
• husband of Regina Rodrigue; father of Eddie Landeche, Patrick Waguespack, Cynthia Landeche, Dawn W. Daigle and Syd Waguespack; brother of Roy, Claude, Harold, Alvin, George Joseph, Roger and Wesley Landeche, Henry Landeche III, Rita Hymel, Marie Louise Bourgeois, Anna Mae Melancon and Lorraine Rodrigue
• also is survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jr. and Pauline Lousteau Landeche, and daughter, Pamela Waguespack
• retired from Dresser Industries after 31 years; served in the United States Army; lifetime member of the VFW Post 3663 of Raceland, and past district commander of District 3 VFW; lifetime member of American Legion Unit 349 and past post commander; member of the United Veterans League; associate broker with Century 21 Action Real Estate; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Mable Billiot Mobley

• age 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:58 a.m. August 18, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• mother of Allen, Timmy, Johnthon, Jimmy, Bonnie and Rebecca Mobley, Emma Lois Dardar, Linda St. Pierre, Katherine Plaisance and Sarah Dion; and sister of Antoine, Mansey, Hubert, Felton and Mildred Billiot, Frances Bergeron, Rose Cormier and Olivia Adam
• also survived by 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mobley Jr.; parents, Colbert and Melanie Fitch Billiot; and brothers, Leonard Sr. and Leander Billiot
• Baptist and a faithful church member
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Cut Off

Ruby Slagle

• age 79, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6 p.m. August 18, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• mother of Robert Slagle and Paula Gauthreaux; mother-in-law of Tillie Slagle and Danney Gauthreaux; and grandmother of Patric Slagle
• also survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Slagle; parents, Mason and Floruce Cannon; brothers, Tom, Earl B., Delepho, Bonie Robert, Mason, Forest and Chester Cannon
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Audrey Joy Burge Trosclair

• age 80, a native of Bristol, England, and resident of Houma, who died at 11 p.m. August 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday 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 cemtery
• wife of Raymond Joseph Trosclair of Houma; mother of Ray, David and Dale Trosclair of Houma; and sister of Edward and Peter Chivers, Janet Derrick, Jean Griffin and Linda Maine of England
• also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, England and Doris Burge Chivers; son, Brian Trosclair; and sister, Jennifer Dawson
• homemaker and parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; member of the British Army and Daughter of the British Empire
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Dale Joseph Vinet

• age 61, a native of Galliano and resident of Delcambre, who died at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre; visitation until funeral time today at the funeral home; burial in the church mausoleum
• husband of Gayla Perrin Vinet of Delcambre; son of Irene Guidry Vinet of Delcambre; and father of Toby J. and Brennon P. Vinet
• also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Freddie Vinet; and an infant daughter, Shannon Renee Vinet
• Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre

 

AUGUST 20, 2002

Michelle Raye Barthelemy

• age 39, a native of New Orleans and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 2 p.m. Aug. 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Trey, Travis and Hayley Barthelemy; and sister of Bruce and Phyliss Barthelemy
• preceded in death by her parents, Hilarion and Lucy Blazio Barthelemy
• Samart Funeral Home

Rev. James Kirk Sr.

• age 69, a native of Hamtramck, Mich., and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 17, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at Trinity Methodist Church in Baldwin; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Joyce Thompson Kirk of Thibodaux; father of James N. Jr. of Pontiac, Mich., and Juan Kirk of Flushing, Mich; stepfather of Michael and Tommy Manuel of Thibodaux, Betty Hills of Lafayette and Janice Ellis of Baton Rouge; brother of Dr. Bob Kirk of Knoxville, Tenn., and Gwendolyn E. Jones of Antioch, Tenn.
• also survived by three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Willie Weaser and Estelle Herod
• Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City

Floyd Joseph Landeche

• age 67, a native of Killona and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:50 p.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation Wednesday and until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at church cemetery
• husband of Regina Rodrigue; father of Eddie Landeche, Patrick Waguespack, Cynthia Landeche, Dawn W. Daigle and Syd Waguespack; brother of Roy, Claude, Harold, Alvin, George Joseph, Roger and Wesley Landeche, Henry Landeche III, Rita Hymel, Marie Louise Bourgeois, Anna Mae Melancon and Lorraine Rodrigue
• also is survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jr. and Pauline Lousteau Landeche, and daughter, Pamela Waguespack
• retired from Dresser Industries after 31 years; served in the United States Army; lifetime member of the VFW Post 3665 of Raceland, and past district commander of District 3 VFW; lifetime member of American Legion Unit 349 and past post commander; member of the United Veterans League; associate broker with Century 21 Action Real Estate; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Doraine Bernadette Martin

• age 79, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Centerville, who died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• memorial service held Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville; she was cremated
• wife of LeRoy Paul Martin Sr.; mother of LeRoy Paul Martin Jr. and Karen Sue Hebert
• also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Annette Robichaux Ladouceur; and sisters, Elise Hebert and Clarisse Lanclos
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sylvia M. Lirette Naquin

• age 74, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Sulphur, who died at 4:53 p.m. Aug. 18, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; visitation today and at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin Wednesday; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Daniel J., Whitney Jr., Kenneth P. Christopher B. and Edward J. Naquin, Jeanne N. Collins, Amy N. Luke, Krista N. Racca and Kathleen Smith; and sister of Merlin Lirette, Jeanette L. Viteaux and Vivian Pellegrin
• also survived by 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Naquin Sr.; parents, Edward Arthur and Vivian Marguerite Picou Lirette; daughter, Rhonda Ann Naquin; brothers, Howard and Elward Lirette; and sister, Clara L. Foret
• member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; enjoyed reading, crochet and gardening
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Trent Michael Porche

• infant, of Houma, who died at 3:30 a.m. Aug. 17, 2002
• graveside service held Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• son of Roy John Porche and Aimee Krishella Dugas; grandson of Roy Porche Sr. and Glenda Ann Bourgeois and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dugas; and brother of Alexis Renee Dugas and Taylor Brooke Porche
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Jerral Joseph Rome

• age 55, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, who died Aug. 19, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church 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
• husband of Linda Clement Rome; son of Olive Larouse Rome; father of Jerral "Jay" Rome and Kristie Rome St. Pierre; father-in-law of Tina Billiot; and brother of Margie R. Loupe, Jane R. Brown, Linda Faye R. Landry and Gail R. Vidrine; and grandfather of Caleb James Rome
• preceded in death by his father, Exso "Chip" Rome
• hobbies included hunting and fishing
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Margaret Mitchell Thiel

• age 62, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Aug. 17, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Phillip Thiel Sr.; daughter of Jeanne Gaudet Mitchell; mother of Phillip Jr. and Scott Thiel, Dianna Chappetta and Patty Verret; mother-in-law of Pauline and Tonya Thiel, A.J. Chappetta and Albert Verret; and grandmother of Brandon, Annie, Heath and Victoria Thiel and Kelly Capello
• preceded in death by her father, William F. Mitchell
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

AUGUST 21, 2002

Ronald Charles Parfait Sr.

• age 52, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died at 6:24 a.m. Aug. 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; burial was at Holy Family Cemetery No. 2
• husband of Marion Landry Parfait; son of Mary Parfait Dupre; father of Ronald "Ronnie" Parfait Jr., Rhonda Parfait Samperi, Amanda Parfait Liner and Sherrie Parfait; and brother of Floyd, Murphy Jr., Roland, Carl, Tommy, Robert, Kelly and Dee Parfait, Debra Liner, Peggy Bell, Jody Duplantis, Sharon Luke, Lisa Richard and Patty Lutz
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Murphy Parfait Sr.; and brother, Donald Parfait
• Catholic; enjoyed bingo and cooking; boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

AUGUST 22, 2002

Debra Bartels Melton

• age 50, a native of Richmond, Ky., and resident of Schriever, who died at 9:40 a.m. Aug. 21, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at Mulberry Baptist Church in Houma; she was cremated
• wife of Henry "Hank" Melton Jr.; and sister of Ronald "Ron" Bartels and Bruce Bartels
• preceded in death by her parents, Orvil H. Bartels and Betty Waine Bartels
• Landry Funeral Home Inc.

Janie Thompson

• age 65, a native and resident of Piggott, Ark., and resident of Houma, who died at 12:20 a.m. Aug. 21, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• mother of Dean Thompson of Candler, N.C., Michael and Jackline Thompson, Richard Weaver, Caroline Matherne and Sabrina Diez of Houma, Dana Braud of Thibodaux and Tammy Hallenbeck of Fuouay Varina, N.C.; and sister of Pam Patrick of Conroe, Texas
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Roy Thompson Jr.; parents, Luther Baile "Shortie" and Elizabeth Baile Patrick.; and grandchild, Danielle Naquin
• homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

 

AUGUST 23, 2002

Marjorie Alexander

• age 83, a native of Belle Rose, who died Aug. 18, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church; visitation today at the church; wake service held today
• mother of Marjorie Dorsey, Shelia Presley, Warren Williams and Edgar Alexander of Donaldsonville, Thelma Prean of Belle Rose, Jerry Berdan and Dave Williams of New Orleans; and sister of Emarjorie Lovincy of Chicago, Ill., and Dorothy Olezene of New Orleans
• also survived by 34 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucy Bell and David Williams; grandparents, Emma and Isaiah Bell; sons, Welmon, Phillip, Michael and Leroy Williams; sisters, Gladys Smith, Marie Lozone and Hazel Jones; brothers, Alvin Williams, James Sr. and Victor Alexander; grandson, Leonardo Prean; and great-grandson, Brandon Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Edward ‘Chris’ Peter Bourg Sr.

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, who died at 7:20 a.m. Aug. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; visitation today and to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Edward Jr. and Elton Bourg of Dulac, Reynold Bourg of Houma, Sandra Bouffanie and Christine Verdin of Galliano; and brother of Robert Bourg of Dulac and Ruffin Bourg and Elsie Plaisance of Houma
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Poiencot Bourg; parents, Felix and Albertine Voison Bourg; brother, Heba Bourg; and sister, Lucille Plaisance
• self employed fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church; veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and a V.F.W. member
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Webster P. Guidry Jr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Raceland, who died at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 22, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Sonia Hebert Guidry; son of Gussie Zeringue; father of Edward Paul and Anne Marie Guidry; and grandfather of Camille Anne Guidry
• preceded in death by his father, Webster Guidry Sr.; and sister, Connie G. Guidry
• veteran of the U.S. Army and a past president of the Lockport Rotary Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Robert Pyle

• age 77, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Raceland, who died at 5 p.m. Aug. 21, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemtery
• husband of Dorothy Guedry Pyle; father of Robert Noah and Bess Pyle, Alice Martin and Judith Tusler; and brother of Wanda Smith and Shirley Dolden
• also survived by two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bertie Lawrence Pyle; and sister, Carrie Pyle
• retired from Monsanto after 35 years of service
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Diane Dumas Simoneaux

• age 54, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Aug. 19, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at First Baptist Church in Vacherie; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Ron Dumas of Ft. Hood, Texas; and sister of Eliven Phillips and Julia Bailey, Dennis Sr., Eugene, Simon and Joshua Dumas, all of Vacherie, Joseph Dumas of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mabel Bailey of Edgard
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joshua Sr. and Mary Dumas; and brother, Albert Dumas
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Alton Anthony Wesley Jr.

• age 49, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, who died at 1 a.m. Aug. 22, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at Rogers Cemetery
• wife of Judy Marie Eschete Wesley of Houma; son of Antoinette Dardar of Chauvin; father of Lance and Miles Wesley of Houma; brother of Lucille Smith of Danville, Ill., Loretta Gilbert of Galliano, Lola Dardar and Stephanie Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chene and Vicki Dardar of Chauvin; and stepbrother of Stephen Dardar of Bourg, and Titus and Jonah Dardar of Chauvin
• preceded in death by his father, Alton Anthony Wesley Sr.
• platform operator for C & D Productions Specialist Co., Inc.; parishioner of First Assembly of God Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 26, 2002

Dugere T. Bradberry

• age 87, a native and resident of Grand Isle, who died at 4:55 a.m. Aug. 24, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle
• father of Thomas, Alfred, Georgie, Rouven, Lackie, Melvin and Bobby Bradberry, Beulah Pennison, Carrie Rea, Alice Chaisson, Joyce DeRosia, Blondie Roberts, Phyllis Warren, Kate Crosby and Patricia Armand; and brother of Paul and Frank Bradberry
• also survived by 73 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Adrienne Besson Bradberry; parents, Howard and Marie Verdin Bradberry; son, Gary Bradberry; daughter, Julie Ann Bradberry; brothers, Philip, Tony, Raymond, Joe, John and Jip Bradberry; and sisters, Agnes Crosby and Antonia Santiny
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Eldon ‘Plucker’ Charles Clement

• age 57, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died Aug. 25, 2002
• funeral services were pending
• father of Melissa and Melanie Clement and Brian Toups, all of Chackbay and Glenn Toups of Thibodaux; brother of J. Daniel Clement of Chackbay, Thomas "Tommy" Clement of Schriever, Elaine Larrabee and Janis Himel, both of Chackbay, Theresa Barrilleaux of Thibodaux and Carolyn Roy of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Susan Toups Clement; parents, Harry C. and Vivian "Mim" Clement; and brother, Melvin Clement
• Samart Funeral Home

Daisy Toups Johansen

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 p.m. Aug. 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma
• mother of Karl C. Johansen; mother-in-law of Jan Johansen; grandmother of Gyne’ Simmons, Laune’ Langley, Brande’ Eschete and Kyle Johansen; great-grandmother of Angelica Langley, Steffan and Jordan Simmons and Bryce and Bailey Johanson; step-grandmother of Shelia St. Pierre, Karen Blanchard, Carla Carmouche, Courtney and Chance St. Pierre, Stephanie and Lance Carmouche and Cory Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Otto Cyril Johansen; parents, George Ulyses Sr. and Agnes Whitney Toups; brothers, George Jr., Carl and Kenneth Toups; sisters, Bessie Lauland, Camille Toups, Virginia Wallace, Madeline Toups and Margaret Heffner
• homemaker; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald J. Nolan

• age 73, a native of Adeline and resident of Labadieville, who died at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Gregory Nolan, Denise Gentry, Lisa Prestenback, Michelle Robichaux; father-in-law of Bonnie Nolan, Craig Gentry, Dale Prestenback Errol Robichaux and Terry Chiasson; and brother of Enola Mouret
• also survived by 12 grandchildren
• peceded in death by his wife, Ruth S. Nolan; parents, Alex and Edna Pitre Nolan; and daughter, Jacalyn N. Chiasson
• graduate of LSU, an Air Force veteran and a county agent for Assumption Parish for 40 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion and an usher for St. Philomena Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Raymond ‘Ray’ A. Pitre

• age 63, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, who died at 10 a.m. Aug. 23, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation until funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Sybil G. Pitre; father of Benjy and Kevin Pitre; and brother of Kenneth "Mike" and Loveless "T-Boy" Pitre, Elaine Newman and Beverly Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Edless and Winnie Toups Pitre
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Lena Maggio Stevens

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:15 a.m. Aug. 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Freddie J. Stevens; mother-in-law of Charmaine C. Stevens; sister of Tony and Vincent Maggio and Josephine Battaglia; grandmother of Mr. and Mrs. Chris "Andi" S. Ford; and great-grandmother of Spenser and Parker Ford
• preceded in death by her husband, Kervin Joseph Stevens; parents, Peter and Catherine Perrona Maggio; brothers, Sam and Alonzo Maggio; and sisters, Kitty and Lizzie Lamartina and Mary Canova
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Gary Paul Voclain Sr.

• age 53, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, who died at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Odelia Zeringue Voclain; son of Mary Melba Gisclair Voclain; father of Billy Zeringue, Gary Paul Jr. and Terry Joseph Voclain, Shantell Babin, Jennifer Hankins, Jessica Zeringue and Barbara Aucoin; and brother of Robert "Bobby", David, Nathan and Dale Voclain, Constance "Connie" Martin and Phyllis Porche
• also survived by two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Albert Joseph Voclain Sr., and brother, Albert Joseph Voclain Jr.
• self-employed contract welder
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

AUGUST 27, 2002

Eldon ‘Plucker’ Clement

• age 56, a native and resident of Chackbay, who died at 7:40 p.m. Aug. 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; visitation today and to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• father of Melissa and Melanie Clement and Brian Toups, all of Chackbay, and Glenn Toups of Thibodaux; brother of J. Daniel Clement of Chackbay, Thomas "Tommy" Clement of Schriever, Elaine Larrabee and Janis Himel, both of Chackbay, Theresa Barrilleaux of Thibodaux and Carolyn Roy of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Susan Toups Clement; parents, Harry C. and Vivian "Mim" Clement; and brother, Melvin Clement
• retired from the Lafourche Parish Water District Thibodaux plant; member of Citimahon Hunting Club; loved television cooking shows, hunting and cooking
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Alex Dufrene

• age 76, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 7:25 p.m. Aug. 25, 2002
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; burial was at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• husband of Mary Jeffreys Dufrene; and father of Barbara Martin and Denise Fry
• also survived by three sisters, four grandchildren and one great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Selima Matherne Dufrene; a brother and three sisters
• member of the Raceland Church of Christ; World War II veteran; self employed
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Raleigh ‘Ralph’ Joseph Guidry

• age 65, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, who died at 2 a.m. Aug. 25, 2002
• religious service held Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma and Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; visitation to funeral time Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at each church
• father of Ralph J. Guidry of Houma, Levy M. Guidry of Montegut, Steven Art Jensen of Galveston, Texas, and Dolly Sidonia Guidry of Gray; and brother of Gerald "Jay" and Horace "T-Nu" Guidry and Geraldine Guidry Johnson
• also survived by eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Guidry
• boat captain and an outstanding member of Easy Does It Club
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Harry Lawson Hitt Sr.

• age 75, a native of Missouri and resident of Raceland, who died at 6:50 p.m. Aug. 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Wanda St. Romain Hitt; father of Harry Lawson Jr., John Michael, James Patrick, Charles Daniel and David Jock Hitt, Wanda Kearen Hunter, Anne Alicia Hitt, Jane Cecelia Falgout and Mary Elizabeth Hitt
• also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Jackson and Lucille Harrington Hitt; brothers, Paul and Billy Hitt; and sisters, Ella Potter and Verba Smith
• avid outdoorsman; U.S. Navy veteran of World War II; former employee of McDermott, South Coast Gas and Houma Fabricators
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Angel Mae Norwood

• infant, who died Aug. 24, 2002
• graveside service was held Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• daughter of Jared and Dawn Ledet Norwood; grandaughter of Martha T. Reeves, Floyd S. Norwood and Norma T. Ledet; and sister of Jade Ledet, Jared and Hope Thibodaux and Heather Norwood
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Branton Ledet
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Wilma P. Ordoyne

• age 86, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died Aug. 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• wife of Curlee Sanchez Ordoyne; mother of Norris, Calvin, Richard, Wilbert and Murphy Ordoyne, Joyce Benoit, Mabel Gauthe and Gloria Bourgeois; and sister of Clerfy Ordoyne and Gerdie Ordoyne Ordogne
• also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Donacien and Ulyssia Adams Ordoyne; son, Abby Ordoyne; brothers, Clarence, Harris and Walter Ordoyne; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

AUGUST 28, 2002

Brandon ‘Nick’ Nicholas Bartholomew

• age 31, a native and resident of Vacherie, who died Aug. 22, 2002
• religious service held Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in South Vacherie; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Nelson and Cheryl Batiste Bartholomew of Vacherie; brother of Keenan Desean Bartholomew; and grandson of Equator Williams Batiste and Viola Lewis
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Albert Batiste and Joseph Bartholomew
• U.S. veteran of the Gulf War
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Octave ‘O. J.’ Folse

• age 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, who died Aug. 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; visitation today and from Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Mary Ann Q. Folse; father of O.J. "Pookie" Folse Jr., Trudy F. Bourque and Kerri F. LeBlanc; grandfather of Jessica Freeman, Jenni Folse, Jadi and Sammy Bourque, Kayle and Kourtney LeBlanc; and great-grandfather of Alexa Freeman
• preceded in death by his mother, Henriette Folse
• Catholic; served in the U.S. Army and was a member of VFW Post 3665; retired from Celotex Corp. and Bel-Chemical Co.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Louis ‘Red’ Gaubert

• age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Charles Anthony and Gerald Thomas Gaubert
• also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edwina LeBlanc Gaubert; parents, Paul Gaubert and Nora Orgeron Gaubert Autin; brothers, Sidney and Ray Gaubert; and sisters, Clarabelle Arceneaux and Earline and Noela Loupe
• U.S. Army veteran who served in the European and Pacific theaters of World War II; retired from Valentine Papers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Sidney ‘Sid’ Joseph Kraemer Jr.

• age 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, who died at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; visitation Thursday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Tousillia Cortez Kraemer; father of Todd J. and Tricha A. Kraemer; and brother of Gene A. Kraemer, Mary Ann Cortez, Shirley Bonvillian and Rose Lasserre
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sidney J. Kraemer Sr.
• Catholic; retired from Rose’s Nursery Garden
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Roberta Hebert Landry

• age 93, a native of West Baton Rouge Parish, former resident of Mathews and resident of Baton Rouge, who died Aug. 26, 2002
• mass of Christian burial celebrated today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• sister of Rome Hebert Donnelly
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Joseph Landry of Brusly; parents, Elmore Joseph and Althea Rome Hebert; and brother, Elmore Louis Hebert
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

Helen ‘Gram’ C. Markey

• age 87, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Boutte, who died at 6:50 a.m. Aug. 26, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte
• mother of Joseph, Philip, Antoinette, Sylvia and Elaine Markey, Helena August and Joan Moore; and sister of Leontine Edgerson and Mathilda Matthews
• also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Buster" Markey; parents, Varise and Pauline Pierre Champagne; brothers, George, Oliver and Ulysses Champagne; and sisters, Irma Pierre and Hazel Champagne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Wilma P. Ordoyne

• age 86, a native and resident of Choctaw, who died Aug. 26, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; burial was at the church cemetery
• husband of Curlee Sanchez Ordoyne; father of Norris, Calvin, Richard, Wilbert and Murphy Ordoyne, Joyce Benoit, Mabel Gauthe and Gloria Bourgeois; and brother of Clerfy Ordoyne and Gerdie Ordoyne Ordogne
• also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Donacien and Ulyssia Adams Ordoyne; son, Abby Ordoyne; brothers, Clarence, Harris and Walter Ordoyne; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James E. Sirois

• age 68, a native of Keegan, Maine and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:40 a.m. Aug. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Linda Hidalgo Sirois; father of John, Kirk and Angela Sirois and her friend Tim Giroir; father-in-law of Katherine and Connie Sirois; brother of Lionel and Bertran Sirois and Velma S. Buck; grandfather of Abigail and Sophia Sirois; and step-grandfather of Lauren Nelsen
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine Levasseur Sirois; brothers, Zoel, Emilien, Alva and Claude Sirois; and sisters, Constance S. Cote, Pauline S. Deschenes and Annette S. LeBrun
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

AUGUST 29, 2002

Lawrence ‘Lefty’ Walter Arabie Sr.

• age 71, a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:52 a.m. Aug. 26, 2002
• memorial service held Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; visitation Friday at the funeral home
• husband of Yvonne Danos Arabie; stepson of Nellie Naquin Arabie; father of Lawrence Jr., Farrell and Patrick Arabie, Cynthia A. Utley and Jeanne A. Naquin; and brother of Billy, Ralph and Janice Arabie
• also survived by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Lucille Thibodaux Arabie
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Andrew J. Benoit

• age 63, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 6:50 a.m. Aug. 28, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• husband of Deanna Daigle Benoit; son of Thelma Burd Benoit; father of Darrin Paul Benoit; stepfather of Terry Paul Daigle Sr.; and brother of Harry, Dennis and Howard Benoit
• also survived by one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Stanley Benoit; and sister, Elma Benoit
• parishioner of St. John Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing and riding horses; retired from Nicholls State University

Anderson "Ma-nou" Charles Clause

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, who died at 5 a.m. Aug. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; visitation Friday and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; burial at the church cemetery
• devoted companion of Augustine Gaspard; father of LaBrun, A.C. Jr. and Lester Clause, Loretta LeJeune and Gayle Gassiott
• also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Inez Foret Clause; parents, Lynn and Ida Barrilleaux Clause; brother, Urie Clause; and sisters, Agnoloia Orgeron and Verna Clause
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rev. James Vernon Didier Sr.

• age 71, a native of New Roads and resident of Schriever, who died at 10:20 a.m. Aug. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; visitation Friday and to funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• husband of Dorothy "Dot" Crochet Didier; father of James Jr. and Steven Didier, Monica Laperous and Susan Detiveaux; and brother of Anthony Wayne and Joseph Alden Didier
• also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Emmitt Sr. and Jesse Antoinett Belzons Didier; brother, Joseph Emmitt Didier Jr.; sisters, Laura Lee Didier, Theresa Didier Olinde, Juanita Didier Bergeron, Mary Ann Didier Classert and Rita Lynn Didier
• retired delivery man for Gulf Crest Cleaners; active member of St. Bridget Catholic Church who served as deacon and parish council member; also a deacon for St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; member of the Knights of Columbus Council 12285
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna Williams Futrell

• age 97, a native of Kosciuske, former resident of DeRidder and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 28, 2002
• funeral service was held today at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder
• mother of Ann Peltier; and sister of Billy Williams
• also survived by three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder

Tamia L. Johnson

• age 11 months, a resident of Ewellville, who died Aug. 25, 2002
• religious service held Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; visitation to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery
• daughter of Yarnell Mollere and Leonce Johnson; sister of Tyteana Johnson; granddaughter of Janice Mollere, Moses Fleanders and Albernette Johnson; and great-granddaughter of Everlina Mollere
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Sidney ‘Sid’ Naquin

• age 18, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chene, who died at 8:25 p.m. Aug. 27, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; visitation today and to funeral time at the funeral home; burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery in Pointe-aux–Chene
• son of Richard and Kathy Naquin; and brother of Buzz Naquin and Katy Falgout
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland and Audrey Theriot and Wilson and Laise Naquin
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Leo J. Toups Sr.

• age 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, who died at 6:35 a.m. Aug. 29, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation to funeral time at the church; burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Joyce Plaisance Toups; father of Leo Toups Jr., Brenda Toups Compeaux and Marcia Toups Martin; and brother of Nickerson Toups and Ozelia Toups Vedros
• also survived by nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Locade Duet Toups; brothers, Joseph, Jefferson and Manuel Toups; sisters, Viola T. Lasseigne, Lorita T. Bourg and Euralie T. Doucet
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran and was a member of the American Legion and DAV; loved baking and was known as the "cookie man’; retired commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

AUGUST 30, 2002

Ernest ‘Nes’ Joseph Arceneaux

• age 70, a native of Lockport and resident of Schriever, who died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 2002
• memorial service held at a later date
• three brothers and three sisters
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide J. Sr. and Marie Lefort Arceneaux; three brothers; and one sister
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Travis ‘Munchie’ Harris

• age 20, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 23, 2002
• religious service held 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
• son of Joseph and Elsie Harris; and brother of Shawanda, Debra and Geneva Harris, Joseph Jr., Anthony, Gerode and Clifton Harris
• preceded in death by his grandparents
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Rosemary Fernandez Kraemer

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington, who died Aug. 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie; burial was at the Greenwood Mausoleum
• sister of Mabel Sanchez
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Roland J. Lafont

• age 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 4:54 p.m. Aug. 29, 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 Nettie Babin Lafont; father of Audie, Roland, Mark and Kirk Lafont and Robin Lafont Adams; and brother of Anna Marie Nugent
• also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Jr. and Enola Anseve Lafont; and daughter, Betty Lafont
• Catholic; enjoyed fishing and crabbing; retired oilfield worker
• Samart Funeral Home

Marcella Pierce Lorio

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 11:55 p.m. Aug. 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Louis J and Jerry Sandras; and sister of James Pierce and Margie Richardel
• also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Sandras; second husband, Newman Lorio; parents, Henry and Evelia Pitre Pierce; and brothers, Wilbert, Tryphone and Robert Pierce
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ralphonzo ‘Pepper’ Triggs

• age 14, a resident of Napoleonville, who died Aug. 25, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville; burial at the church cemetery
• son of Patrick Morris and Marva Triggs; grandson of Ralph and Jane Washington, who raised him; and Lelia Southall and Andrew Triggs
• preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ann and Gloria Triggs; grandparents, Mary Matthews and Norman Southall
• student at Assumption High School
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville