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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2002

Henry Bernard Sr.

• age 73, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• memorial service held Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home
• survived by five sons, Henry Jr., Noland, David, Eugene and Donald Bernard; two daughters, Judy Levron and Henrietta Percle; one brother, Edwin Bernard; two sisters, Margaret Detillier and Dora Dunn; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Earline Rita Picou Bernard; second wife, Mary Cecile Ledet Bernard; parents, Eugene and Marie Barrios Bernard; one son, Phillip Bernard; and one sister, Mabel Boudreaux
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Louis Hanley Billiot

• age 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, Tuesday; mass of burial today, followed by burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma Lee Billiot, one son, Louis Billiot Jr.; four daughters, Gayle Doucet, Grachel Guidry, Any Billiot, and Marci Billiot; two brothers, Alex Jr. and Cleveland Billiot; two sisters, Simonia Terrebonne and Ebdonia Cheramie; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Alex Sr. and Simonia Wesley Billiot; two brothers, Cleo and Joseph Billiot, and two sisters, Mary Bousiga and Gladys Serigny

Elden Prejeant Boudreaux

• age 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Mark, Craig and Jerald Boudreaux; one daughter, Gale Martin; one sister, Dorothy Boudreaux; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Boudreaux; parents, Adrien and Alice Uzee Prejeant; and one son, Jarvis A. Boudreaux

Dwayne Michael Blair

• age 32, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday in St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday, followed by burial in Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews
• survived by his fiancee, Elissa Folse; his parents, Charles W. and Dutie Marie LeCompt Blair; two brothers, Albert and Charles M. Blair; one sister, Kelly L. Willett; and one grandfather, Noah "Bic" Rogers
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Emaline T. Blair, and Eula G. Rogers

James ‘Jimmie’ Lofton Bolden

• age 83, a native of Runge, Texas, and resident of Shreveport, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral, Thibodaux; mass of burial Tuesday, followed by burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Regina Camlin Woodle Bolden; one son, Jerry "J.B." Bolden; one daughter Margo Hanna; one stepson Clyde E. Woodle Jr., and two stepdaughters, Sharon Corley, and Melissa Ledet; one daughter-in-law, Donita Bolden; one sister-in-law, Margaret A. Naquin; and three grandchildren, Brett A. Bolden and Melissa and Philip Corley
• preceded in death by his first wife, Ophelia Naquin Bolden, his parents, Gerald Frank and Mary Loften Booth Bolden; and one brother, Ralph Gerald Bolden
• World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion, and a retired oilfield worker

L. Pearce Didier Sr.

• age 79, a native of Marksville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002
• visitation Monday, and to funeral time Tuesday; religious service held in the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Freida Reed Didier; one son, L. Pearce Didier Jr.; and three brothers, Robert I. Jr., Melvin J. Sr., and Gerald R. Didier Sr.; and two grandchildren, Michelle and René Didier
• preceded in death by his parents, R. Irby and Edith Didier; one son, Bruce Reed Didier; and two brothers, Raymond E. Sr. and Clyde P. Didier Jr.
• World War II veteran, a banker, and a fisherman and hunter

Walter Dufrene

• age 86, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time today at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; funeral service today in the church; burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his wife, Pearl Matherne Dufrene; two sons, Curtis and Coral Dufrene; one daughter, Lottie Dufrene Waire; one brother, Josh Dufrene; five sisters, Annie Dufrene, Walterine Comardelle, Winnie McCully, Dessie Burson and Vonnie McBlair; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Lucia Authement Dufrene

Patrick Neigel

• age 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002
• visitation to funeral time in St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Houma, followed by a religious service; he was cremated
• survived by his parents, Ray C. Neigel Jr. and Sandy Wright Neigel Osteheimer; a stepmother, Dernise Neigel; a stepfather, Lou Ostheimer; two brothers, Matthew and Nathaniel Neigel; one stepbrother, Bryan Bougard; and grandparents Dorothy B. Sutherland and Audrey C. Neigel
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Ray C. Neigel Sr.
• parishioner of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; U. S. Marine veteran

Wesley Nixon V

• age 32, a native and resident of Gray, died Thursday, August 29, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious service held at the church, with burial at the Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his parents, Wesley IV and Claudette Mart Nixon; his sons, Tyran Holmes and Wesley Little; one brother, Demetra S. Nixon; two sisters, Jomekia D. and Georgianna Nixon; and grandparents Helen R. Mart and Pearl S. Nixon
• preceded in death by his sister, Kowanna E. Nixon; and grandparents, Ernest Mart and Wesley Nixon III
• Baptist

Benny Anthony St. Pierre

• age 86, a native of Cut Off and resident of Delcambre, died at 7:35  p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31
• visitation Monday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Ibera; funeral services Tuesday, in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Vivian Segura St. Pierre; one son, Ted St. Pierre; one stepson, Bobby LeBlanc; one daughter, Barbara S. Plaisance; two stepdaughters, Johanne LeBlanc and Sally Pellerin; two sisters, Gerogina S. Rodrigue and Bernice S. Allemand; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreatgrandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sevien and Leona Schouest St. Pierre; his first wife, Lucia M. St. Pierre; and one granddaughter, Tina Plaisance
• lifelong fisherman and trapper, and a past member of the Knights of Columbus

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2002

Louis Hanley Billiot

• age 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma Lee Billiot, a son, Louis Billiot Jr.; four daughters, Gayle Doucet, Grachel Guidry, Amy and Marci Billiot; two brothers, Alex Jr. and Cleveland Billiot; two sisters, Simonia Terrebonne and Ebdonia Cheramie; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alex Sr. and Simonia Wesley Billiot; two brothers, Cleo and Joseph Billiot; and two sisters, Mary Bousiga and Gladys Serigny
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Olden Joseph Borne

• age 79, died at 6:20 a.m. Sept. 1, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel in Metairie; mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Mary Rose Boudreaux Borne; brother, Carey Borne; two sisters, Annalle Borne Adam and Audrey Borne Thibodaux; three daughters, Sandra Borne Gaubert, Linda Borne Dieck and Cynthia Borne Lopinto; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Emma Himel and Charles Borne; and brother, Maurice Borne

Mildred Samanie LeBlanc

• age 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Chacahoula, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Conrad M. LeBlanc; daughter, Brenda LeBlanc; son, Gary LeBlanc; two brothers; Norris Samanie and Enest "Fatso" Samanie; four sisters, Hazel Darcey, Evadence Boudreaux, Oris Maronge and Gloria Naquin; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Adney Paul and Ernestine Hebert Samanie; brother, Alton Samanie; and two sisters, Myrtle Ledet and Brigette Babin; and a daughter, Wenda LeBlanc Schexnaydre
• homemaker, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies Altar Society of St. Lawrence Catholic Church; enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking

Carol Virginia Thibodaux

• age 61, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• mass was celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City, with burial at Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by her mother, Rosie Thibodaux; and two sisters, Ann Daigle and Rose M. Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her father, Halley Thibodaux

 

SEPTEMBER 4, 2002

Billy Bob Adams

• age 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cindy Bruce Adams; father, Ellis Joseph Adams; two daughters, Zoe Marie and Danielle Agatha Adams; and two brothers, Randy James and Jason Patrick Adams
• preceded in death by his mother, Willima Cheramie Adams
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the volunteer fire department

Jack B. Arcement

• age 62, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Frances Battaglia Arcement; son, Don Arcement; three daughters, Rachel LeBouef, Cookie Marston and Ann Marie Morvant; two sisters, Rudie Sissac and Mabel Guglielmo; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Cordelia Lagrange Arcement; three brothers, George, Peter and Saul Arcement; and sister, Grace Guglielmo
• Catholic and served in the U.S. Army; retired from McDermott after 28 years as a superintendent

Robert ‘Berto’ Collins

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held today at the funeral home; burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his parents, Levy III and Susan McNamee Collins; grandparents, Wilbert and Joyce Collins; and brother, Levy Collins IV
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Margaret McNamee
• enjoyed drawing and art

Irvin Joseph Gravois

• age 62, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Virginia Thibodaux Gravois; son, Brian Gravois; daughter, Glenda Gravois; two brothers, Lloyd Jr. and David Gravois; four sisters, Joann Robert, Rhenda Himel, Mary Alice Giroir and Cynthia LeBlanc; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Alice LeBlanc Gravois; and son, Glenn Gravois

 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2002

Gertrude Williams Arceneaux

• age, 86, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a son, Magnus J. Arceneaux Jr.; a daughter, Geraldine Arceneaux Falgout; a daughter-in-law, Gloria Vinet Arceneaux; eight grandchildren, Magnus J. III., Bryan D., Angela G. and Corey G. Arceneaux, Nolan P. III, Corbet J. and Russell A. Falgout and Anne F. Ozol; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnus Joseph Arceneaux; parents, Joseph and Jeanne Authement Williams; a daughter, Pauline Anne Arceneaux; a brother, Richard O. Williams; a nephew, Raymond J. Williams; and a son-in-law, Nolan P. Falgout Jr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Earline Livingston Charles

• age 97, a native of Iberia Parish and a resident of Roanoke, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. James Baptist Church in Roanoke; mass Saturday at the church, followed by burial in Jennings
• survived by two sons, James "Coach" Noah and Foster R. Charles; three daughters, Priscilla and Ruby Lee Charles and Elnora C. Cole; a brother, Wesley Livingston; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Foster Charles; parents, Willie and Madeline Simon Livingston; a son, Albert Washington; five brothers, Willie, Watkin, Wilton, Warren and Wilfred Livingston; seven sisters, Elnora and Susanna Livingston, Laura Charles, Deola Mitchell, Arsan Polk, Eldora Esco and Rosa Lockett; and two grandchildren, Gerald Kenneth and Shawn Kerstin Noah

Irvin Joseph Gravois

• age 62, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the funeral home; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Virginia Thibodaux Gravois; a son, Brian Gravois; daughter, Glenda Gravois; two brothers, Lloyd Jr. and David Gravois; four sisters, Joann Robert, Brenda Himel, Mary Alice Giroir and Cynthia LeBlanc; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Alice LeBlanc Gravois; and son, Glenn Gravois

 

SEPTEMBER 6, 2002

Gertrude Williams Arceneaux

• age 86, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a son, Magnus J. Arceneaux Jr.; a daughter, Geraldine Arceneaux Falgout; a daughter-in-law, Gloria Vinet Arceneaux; eight grandchildren, Magnus J. Arceneaux III., Bryan D. Arceneaux, Angela G. Arceneaux and Corey G. Arceneaux, Nolan P. Falgout III, Corbett J. Falgout and Russell A. Falgout and Anne F. Ozol; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Magnus Joseph Arceneaux; parents, Joseph and Jeanne Authement Williams; a daughter, Pauline Anne Arceneaux; a brother, Richard O. Williams; a nephew, Raymond J. Williams; and a son-in-law, Nolan P. Falgout Jr.
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Dora B. Arcement

• age 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a son, Elward Arcement; grandchildren, Alan and Paul Arcement and Cindy LeBlanc; daughter-in-law, Sophie C. Arcement; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sylvest "Tecoon" Arecement; a brother, Joseph E. Boudreaux; sisters, Clemence Carmouche, Ella Mae Bourgeois and Lillian Boudreaux; and parents Evela and Charles C. Boudreaux

Octane Bernard

• age 73, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002
• visitation to religious service at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by Victoria Carter Bernard; a son, Octane Bernard Jr.; brothers, Raymond and Ferman Bernard
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucinda and Claiborne Bernard; three brothers, Warren, Clairborne Jr. and Morris Bernard; three sisters, Lorenza Breaux, Maggie Nelson and Edella Dennis

Dewey H. Carrier Jr.

• age 76, of Denham Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Denham Springs; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Pine Grove Methodist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janelle King Carrier; two daughters, Janice Carol Pierce and Jan Smith Webb; a son-in-law, John Pierce; a son, Kenneth Ray Carrier; a daughter-in-law, Kim Carrier; a sister, Willie R. Strickland; a brother, E. Bernard Carrier; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Carrier and Nell Roe; and eight grandchildren, Ahley Carrier Watson, Justin, Jason and Dylan Carrier, Shaun and Patrick Pierce, Jeremy and Joshua Webb
• preceded in death by his parents, Dewey H. Sr. and Ella Bunch Carrier; two children, Barbara and James Carrier; and three brothers, Richard and Tom Roe and Earl Chaney
• member of First United Methodist Church; graduated in 1949 from Southeastern Louisiana University; received a master’s degree from Louisiana State University, plus 30 from SLU; retired in 1977 after a 30 year career as coach, teacher and administrator; taught at Holden High School, Walker High School Denham Springs Junior High School and was principal of Southside Elementary School; appointed by Gov. Edwin Edwards in 1976 to a six-year term on the board of trustees for Louisiana State Colleges and Universities
• joined the U.S. Marine Corp in November 1943; trained in San Diego, Calif.; assigned to the K 4-13 Fifth Marine Division, Camp Pendleton; sent to Camp Tarawa, Hilo, Hawaii; participated in the assult and capture of Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, during the period of Feb. 19 to March 27, 1945; occupation duty at Sasebo, Japan, following VJ Day; discharged at Key West in 1946
• charter member of the Denham Springs Campers Club; member of the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, Livingston Parish Retired Teachers Association, a former member of the Denham Springs Jaycees, the first exhausted member at the age of 36; 50-year member of the American Legion Facundus Post 178; active member of the 5th Marine Division organization

Earline Livingston Charles

• age 97, a native of Iberia Parish and a resident of Roanoke, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. James Baptist Church in Roanoke; funeral service Saturday at the church, followed by burial in Jennings
• survived by two sons, James "Coach" Noah of Thibodaux and Foster R. Charles of Lake Charles; three daughters, Priscilla and Ruby Lee Charles of Roanoke and Elnora C. Cole of Merced, Calif.; a brother, Wesley Livingston of Elton; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Foster Charles; parents, Willie and Madeline Simon Livingston; a son, Albert Washington; five brothers, Willie, Watkin, Wilton, Warren and Wilfred Livingston; seven sisters, Elnora and Susanna Livingston, Laura Charles, Deola Mitchell, Arsan Polk, Eldora Esco and Rosa Lockett; and two grandchildren, Gerald Kenneth and Shawn Kerstin Noah
• James Funeral Home in Lake Charles

Bennie Collins

• age 66, a native of Opelousas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Church Cemetery
• survived by six sons, Wayne, Timothy, Perry and Corey Moore, Bennit Collins Jr. and Joseph Pitre; six daughters, Mary K. Collins Dupre, Belinda G. Collins, Shenell, Josette, Gail and Dina Moore; three brothers, Curtis, Heyman and Leonard Collins; a sister, Mary Octavia Banks; and 27 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lennet and Mary Collins; two daughters, Claudia C. Fontenot, and Eunice Collins; two brothers, Herbert and Walter Collins; and a sister, Mable Collins

Marion Pierre Dupont

• age 75, a native of Dupont and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home chapel and to funeral time Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church in Dupont; mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with burial to follow at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Jane Ardoin Dupont, sons, Eugene A. Dupont and Dr. Randall.; daughters-in-law, Matilda and Sadie Dupont; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene P. and Sarah Stark Dupont; brother, Avis J. Dupont; and sisters, Agnes Guillory and Clara Wall
• parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Gibson; World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion; served for 30 years in the Terrebonne Parish school system, 10 years on the School Board and was on the board of directors for SLECA for 10 years

Alfred ‘Popcorn’ Fair

• age 34, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002
• visitation to religious service at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Raynell and Diana Burdis Fair; two brothers, Raynell Jr. and Cedric Fair; and grandmother, Helen Burdis
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Deborah Fair, Walter Ewell and Rehula Burdis

Delvin Joseph Henry

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Guidry Henry; son, David "Butch" Henry; three daughters, Patricia H. Chauvin, Mary E. Henry and Geraldine "Tootie" Henry; a daughter-in-law, Gay Henry; a son-in-law, Danny Chauvin; two brothers, Floyd and Harris Henry; a sister, Lelia H. Guidry; two sisters-in-law, Marion and Judith Henry; brother-in-law, Raymond Guidry; nine grandchildren, Linda C. Authement, Joey Chauvin, Donna Gibson, Wes Henry, Haley Mosely, Gary Henry, Henry Rogers, Celina Rogers and Christie Bonvillain; and 13 great-grandchildren, Jonathan Fanguy, Jake Fanguy, Brandon and Brooke Authement, Kurt and Dylan Chauvin, Lee Ann and Ernie Gibson, Carissa Henry, Jalen Mosely, Jamie Ray, Ryan and Madyson Bonvillain
• preceded in death by his parents, Lenis and Helen Brunet Henry
• retired marine supervisor for Chromalloy and a U.S. Army veteran; member of the TARC board of directors, comptroller of the Fourth Degree Judge A. J. Caillouet Assembly, member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, usher, eucharistic minister and lector, a past district deputy of Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus, past grand knight, former district deputy and past district warden of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Neumann Council 5545, member of VFW Post 3700 and a member of American Legion

Delores ‘Dee’ Mike

• age 66, a native of St. Landry and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002
• visitation today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux; Saturday and to funeral time at St. Landry Baptist Church in St. Landry; religious services held Sunday at St. Landry Baptist Church in St. Landry with burial to follow at Vandenburge Cemetery in Chicot
• survived by her husband, Robert Mike; a son, Wade Mike; daughters, Cindy M. Ordoyne and Nita Dewey; daughter-in-law Lesley Rodrigue Mike; two sons-in-law, Arthur Ordoyne and Ted; stepdaughter Bobbie Marie Mike of Thibodaux; sisters Juanita Holston, Maxine Hughes and Dean Champagne; half-brother, Lloyd Whittington; and grandchildren, Shelby, Ethan, Matthew and Tyler Mike and T.J. Dewey
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Annie Mae Doval Whittington; and sisters Muriel Byrd and Willa Rae Whittington

Raymond ‘Buck’ James Peltier Jr.

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Chackbay, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Georgia Peltier; two sons, Dennis and Steven Peltier; two daughters, Liz and Denise Peltier; two brothers, Ernest Peltier and Lambert; a sister, Constance Neville; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr., and Evalina Peltier; two brothers, Sylvester Peltier Sr., and Gerald Peltier; and one sister, Valerie Ross
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church; retired U.S. Army Major; member of the VFW Post of Thibodaux. His hobbies included reading

Beatrice Rodrigue Trosclair

• age 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:15 a.m. Sept. 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; burial was at Trosclair Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Wanda Dempster, Mona Falgoust and Nettie Borne; a brother, Thomas Rodrigue; two sisters, Gloria Labat and Ella Landry; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Trosclair; parents, Clement and Clonise Borne Rodrigue; two brothers, Addison and Sefton Rodrigue; and a sister, Esther Trosclair

James Hilton ‘Jimmy’ Vaughn

• age 67, a native of Boothville and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Mary Becnel Vaughn; five daughters, Donna Murray, Allison Winston, Susan Bailey, Marilyn and Patranella Vaughn; nine sisters, Glenda Rayford, Angela, Irene, Lula and Jacquelyn Vaughan, Ruby Shuff, Joycelyn Santa Marina, Janice Wright and Leeander Ray; brother, Ross Vaughn Jr.; two sons-in-law, Byron Bailey and Mark Winston; four brothers-in-law, Bennett Rayford, Ricardo Santa Marina, Millard Wright and Melvin Ray; aunts, Ethel Hill and Barbara Frazier; uncle Junior Robinson; devoted friends, Audrey and John Talbert and Stephen Ghergich Jr.; and nine grandchildren

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2002

Dora B. Arcement

• age 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a son, Elward Arcement; grandchildren, Alan and Paul Arcement and Cindy LeBlanc; daughter-in-law, Sophie C. Arcement; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sylvest "Tecoon" Arcement; a brother, Joseph E. Boudreaux; sisters, Clemence Carmouche, Ella Mae Bourgeois and Lillian Boudreaux; and parents Evela and Charles C. Boudreaux

Chester Joseph Benoit

• age 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 12:39 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• husband of Evelyn Templet Benoit; father of Ron Joseph Benoit, Tammy B. Head and Kelly Benoit; and brother of Joseph Lester and Ervin Benoit, Marie B. Benoit, Vivian B. Guillot, Audrey B. Cavalier and Cecile B. Duet
• also survived by four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Valcour R. and Elda Ponvelle Benoit; brothers, Ernest, Clarence and Junior "June" Benoit; and sister, Agnes Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Eula Mae Guidry Brignac

• age 64, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Tuesday at Assembly of God Church in Bayou Blue; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, PerryLee Joseph Brignac Sr.; two daughters, Jacquelyn Mary Brignac Bullock and Lucinda Ann Brignac Hunsucker; son, Eric Paul Brignac Sr.; two brothers, Eulin and Allen Guidry; one sister, Laura Mae Carrere; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Odon and Ophelia Liner Guidry; two sons, Keith Michael Brignac and Perrylee Joseph Brignac Jr.; four brothers, Olden "Doc", Golden "Coon," Peter "Bull" and Odom "Min" Guidry; and two sisters, Marie "Baba" Matherne and Florence "Flo" Boudreaux
• enjoyed cooking and baking; homemaker

Leroy Cheramie

• age 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:06 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Doris "Toot" Gisclair Cheramie; one son, Rod J. Cheramie; one daughter, Rebecca C. Pierce; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Cheramie; one son-in-law, Brian Pierce; two sisters, Claudia C. and Amelia Cheramie; and six grandchildren, Chantece P. Guilbeau, Brittany Pierce, Max and Brook Cheramie, Kobi and Caz Pitre; and one great-grandchild, Caroline Guilbeau
• preceded in death by his parents, Desire and Dedia Callais Cheramie; one brother, Andrew Cheramie; and one sister, Camilia C. Lefort
• U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict; enjoyed fishing, gardening and reading the daily newspaper

Janet Danos Collins

• age 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 1:42 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; visitation until funeral time at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• mother of Danny Collins and Corinne Collins Bourg; sister of Nickless Danos Jr., Bella Theriot, Velma Lefort, Jeanne Arceneaux and Melba Donaghey; and grandmother of Katie and Lauren Collins and Joseph Bourg
• preceded in death by her husband, Linberth J. Collins; parents, Nickless Sr. and Elisa Savoie Danos; brother, Edward "Nick" Danos; and sister, Emelda Allen
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Carol Adams Hoffman

• age 89, a native of Hillsboro, N.C., and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; visitation today and until funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Virginia Guidry of Galliano, Elizabeth Mansicalco of Thibodaux and Rebecca Bilello of Thibodaux; mother-in-law of Gene Guidry, Simon Maniscalco and Charles Bilello; sister of Kathleen Smith of Baton Rouge, Maude Barnett of Hoschton, Ga., and Robert Adams of Church Road, Va.; and grandmother of Gregory, Andre’, Marcel and Jean Pierre Guidry, Nicole Batchetor, Angelle Crosby, Steven and Marc Maniscalco and Christopher and Rene’ Bilello
• also survived by seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Hoffman
• former owner and operator of Carol’s Beauty Shop
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Dr. Kieran Joseph Scott Key

• 53 years old and a native of Lebanon, Tenn.; died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at his home in Houma
• funeral mass held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at St. Francis Cathedral in Houma; burial in his family cemetery in Carthage, Tenn.
• practiced gastroenterology in Houma for the past 23 years; graduated cum laude from Memphis State University and from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine; medical residency at Duke University Medical Center and completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in 1979; Chief of Gastroenterology at South Louisiana Medical Center in Houma for nine years before going into private practice in 1988
• loved the practice of medicine and took a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and liver disease, especially hepatitis C; he and wife, Susan, worked closely together in his medical practice and helped bring the focus of hepatitis C to public attention in the tri-parish area; principal investigators in the FDA studies, which contributed to the current medical treatment being used for hepatitis C
• on the medical staff of the Physician’s Surgical Specialty Hospital, Terrebonne General Medical Center, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Chabert Medical Center; fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society for Gastroenterology Endocsopy; had several publications presented and published
• survived by his wife, Susan Benton Key; two daughters, Erin Key of Houma and Shelly Depner of Baton Rouge; his mother, Nancy Tynan Key and sister, Frances Key Sowell, both of Columbia, Tennessee; and nephew, Campbell "Tripp" Sowell III of Nashville
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elizabeth Duet Ordoyne Naquin

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 3 p.m. Sept. 6, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• mother of Steve Naquin, Junius Ordoyne Jr., David Ordoyne, Mary N. Gibliant, Kathy N. Timmons, Sheila O. Kraemer, Janet O. Moore, Pamela M. Ordoyne and Ann M. Ordoyne; and sister of Hugh Duet, Emelda Hidalgo, Inez Traigle, Loretta Aucoin and Hilda Duet
• also survived by seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Ernest Naquin and Junius Ordoyne Sr.; parents, Orphe and Aline Gros Duet; brothers, Lawrence and Chester Duet; and sisters, Mildred Boudreaux and Doris Gibson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Robert J. Pitre

• age 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who died at 6:57 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; burial was at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• husband of Rozena Terrebonne Pitre; father of Clint J. Pitre and Edison J. Pitre; and brother of Pierre Pitre III, Iona Adams, Audrey P. Guidry and Juanita P. Remont
• also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Pitre Jr. and Leonore Lathrop Pitre; and brother, Linwood Pitre
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Eve LeBouef Roger

• age 70, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, who died at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; burial was at the church cemetery
• mother of Thomas and Robert Roger, Cheryl Guidry, Elaine Loupe, Charlene Rodrigue, Shirley Davaine and Brenda Orgeron
• also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Camile Roger Jr.; parents, Justilien and Agnes Plaisance LeBouef; sons, Jimmy, Gerald and Andrew Roger; and brothers, Julien, Etienne and Orville LeBouef
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Maggie Benoit Talbot

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and until funeral time at the church; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• sister of Milton and Larry Benoit
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Talbot; brothers, Joseph, Paul, Johnny, Russell, William and Francis Benoit; and sisters, Hazel Benoit (infant), and Mariane Benoit
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Nelson Paul Zeller

• age 86, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, who died at 8:55 a.m. Sept. 8, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; visitation today and to funeral time at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; burial at the church cemetery
• father of Virgie Broussard, Verlie Whitman and Joyce Champagne
• also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Enola Bourgeois Zeller; parents Alsay and Augustine Matherne Zeller; brothers, Remy Zeller and O’Neil Zeller; and sisters, Nellie Zeller and Julie Crochet
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2002

Gwendolyn Blackwell Fitzgerald Kliebert

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at the main sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church
• survived by her husband, Thomas A. Kliebert; a daughter, Laura Michelle Fitzgerald Fluger, a son, Kenneth Fitzgerald; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Fitzgerald; a son-in-law, Josh Fluger; two stepsons, Kory and Joseph Kliebert; and two granddaughters, Chelci and Samantha Fitzgerald
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Blackwell
• past president of the Louisiana Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association; certified public accountant, holding an MBA from Louisiana State University in Shreveport; also served as president of the Shreveport Desk and Derrick Club, an organization composed of women working in the oil and gas industry in 1986; worked for the Shriners Hospitals for Children system in Shreveport from 1986 to 1997 before accepting a position at the Shriners International Headquarters in Tampa until July 1998
• moved to Thibodaux in 1998, where she married Thomas Kliebert; employed with the Terrebonne Parish School Board until 2000

Sylvia Mire Richard

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 9, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of Christian burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Randolph J. Richard; four daughters, Connie Cancienne, Cindy States, Dianne Myers and Mary Beth Theriot; two brothers, Jacques and Karl Mire; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Fernand J. and Yoland Navarre Mire

Maggie Benoit Talbot

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 7, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two brothers, Milton and Larry Benoit
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Talbot; parents, John and Victorine Melancon Benoit; six brothers, Joseph, Paul, Johnny, Russell, William and Francis Benoit; and two sisters, Hazel and infant Mariane Benoit

 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2002

Gwendolyn Blackwell Fitzgerald Kliebert

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at the main sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church
• survived by her husband, Thomas A. Kliebert; a daughter, Laura Michelle Fitzgerald Fluger, a son, Kenneth Fitzgerald; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Fitzgerald; a son-in-law, Josh Fluger; two stepsons, Kory and Joseph Kliebert; and two granddaughters, Chelci and Samantha Fitzgerald
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Blackwell
• past president of the Louisiana Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association; certified public accountant, holding an MBA from Louisiana State University in Shreveport; also served as president of the Shreveport Desk and Derrick Club, an organization composed of women working in the oil and gas industry in 1986; worked for the Shriners Hospitals for Children system in Shreveport from 1986 to 1997 before accepting a position at the Shriners International Headquarters in Tampa until July 1998; moved to Thibodaux in 1998, where she married Thomas Kliebert; employed with the Terrebonne Parish School Board until 2000

Henrietta B. Lafont

• age 83, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:39 a.m. Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, James Griffin; five daughters, Erlene Griffin Crosby, Elma G. Avery, Emilie Mayet, Brenda Griffin and Jeanette Orgeron; two brothers, Hirvin and Roley Barthelemy; two sisters, Rosalie Trahan and Victorine Smith; 29 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, John Griffin Jr.; second husband, Adam J. Lafont; parents, Henry and Josephine Dinet Barthelemy; two sons, Forest and Sherman Griffin; a daughter, Barbara Theriot; two brothers, Vincent and Charles Barthelemy; and three sisters, Evelia Crosby, Lillian Blazio and Mercedes Scioneaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a housewife

Yvonne Crochet Naquin

• age 56, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002
• ceremonial mass celebrated Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; she has donated her body to science
• survived by her husband, Dennis A. Naquin Sr.; a daughter, Denise Naquin; a son, Dennis A. Naquin Jr.; a son-in-law, Mark J. Naquin; a stepdaughter, Dawn Stone; eight grandchildren, Heather, Amber, Cheyenne, Austin, Paige, Morgan, Tyler and McKayla; a sister, Edna Thibodaux; brother-in-law, Hilton "Benny" Thibodaux; six brothers, Elton, Shelby, Harold, Edward, Junius and James Crochet; four sisters-in-law, Belle, Katherine, Anne and Nancy Crochet; mother-in-law, Genella C. Naquin; and eight in-laws, Bruce, Brenda, Barry, Esther, Eugene, Rachel, Wayne and Sandra "Teedy" Naquin
• preceded in death by her mother, Marie Haydel Crochet Boudreaux; father, Sterling Crochet Sr.; stepfather, Nelson Boudreaux; father-in-law, Russell A. Naquin; brother, Sterling Crochet Jr.; and two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Naquin and Susan Crochet
• enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, casinos and watching hummingbirds

 

SEPTEMBER 12, 2002

Nedra ‘Aileen’ Alleman

• age 61, a native of Plainview, Texas and resident of Vacherie, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Michael and Evan Chabot and Gregory Burroughes; two daughters, Lenora Johnson and Deborah Britt; a brother, Charles Taylor; a sister, Anna Jewel Perry; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth R. and Lenora Holt Taylor

Jason Curole

• age 75, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002
• visitation today at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero and Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vivian Bruce Curole; three brothers, Milton, Edwis and David Curole; and sister, Vivian Bentz
• preceded in death by his parents, Clothilde Danos and Dewey Curole; and sister, Ethel Curole

Tyras W. Davis

• age 77, a native of Swainsboro, Ga., and resident of Lockport, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation Friday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Friday at the church with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by three daughters, Faith Dufrene, Marion Callais and Ruby Jeannette Davis; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Morris Davis; parents, Willie and Ruby Autrey Davis; and two sisters, Juanita and Mary Elizabeth Davis
• World War II U.S. Army veteran; enjoyed fishing

Ted ‘T. J.’ C. Gautreaux Jr.

• age 20, a native and resident of Gheens, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his parents, Ted Sr. and Angela Breaux Gautreaux, a daughter, Elizabeth Anne Gautreaux; two brothers, Joshua Paul and Randal John Gautreaux; and grandparents, Nora and Nolan Gautreaux and Barbara and Roy "White" Breaux
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; enjoyed shooting pool; crane operator

Vincent ‘Jerry’ Vitrano

• age 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home; he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Shannon Ann Vitrano; mother, Rita Pitre Vitrano; five sons, Jason, Kaine, Jared, Brandy "B.J." and Trevor Vitrano; a stepson, Anthony Toups; a stepdaughter, Hope Naquin; four brothers, Lawrence, Joseph, Patrick and Chris Vitrano; three sisters, Rose Vitrano Oliver, Arabella Vitrano Domangue and Linda Vitrano Marcel; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Jack Vitrano

 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2002

Noemie ‘Nin’ Naquin Navarre Boudreaux

• age 94, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle; mass Saturday at the church, with burial at White Castle Cemetery in White Castle
• survived by two sons, Earl and Russell Navarre; one brother, Norman "T-Man" Naquin; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, Irvin Boudreaux; first husband, Clarence Navarre; parents, Theophile Sr. and Marie Hubert Naquin; one son, Gary Navarre; four brothers, Theophile Jr., George "Jake", Nolan and Sam Naquin; two sisters, Inez Daigle and Noelie Savoy; and one grandson, Ruben Navarre

Delores B. Brown

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by a duaghter, DeAudrey Narcisse; three sons, Clarence, Perry and Cornell Brown; two sisters, Alglonia Frank and Myrtle Ingram; four sisters-in-law, Alma Hall, Iona McCormick, Alma and Bessie Banks; two brothers-in-law, the Rev. Joseph Frank and Winston Brown; a son-in-law, Morrison Marcisse; two daughters-in-law, Carolyn and Barbara Brown; five grandchildren, one granddaughter-in-law and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Brown; parents, Christopher and Izella Banks; three sisters and three brothers
• usher at church and enjoyed fishing and doing yard work

Kathleen Beebe Candies

• age 48, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:08 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her mother, Vera Beebe; three sons, Christopher, Ryan and Sean Candies; a daughter, Ashley Candies; a brother, Charles Beebe; a former husband, Kevin Candies; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father Jessie Beebe; a son, Eric Candies; a brother, Daniel Beebe; and a sister, Rebecca B. Swayze

Ralph L. David

• age 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:28 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville and Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Ohmer David; two sons, Richard and Carey David; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Jules and Mayola Clement David

Lawrence ‘L. J.’ J. Foret

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beverly Babin Foret of Houma; two sons, Ronnie and Bobby Foret; a brother, Robert Foret; four sisters, Nita Bergeron, Rita Vice, Yvette LeBouef and Jeannie Pope; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Teles Paul and Vernita Babin Foret; and brother, Douglas Foret
• owner of Foret Pest Control and was a well-known musician for 55 years; served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2000; member of the Cajun French Music Association and was awarded the South Louisiana Pioneer Award for songwriting and performing; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Dorothy Schultz Billiu Hensche

• age 76, a native of Loranger and resident of Gray, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002
• memorial service held at a later date
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hensche; two sons, Darryl and David Billiu; and parents, Edgar and Alma Melton Schultz
• established and directed Studio One Art Center in 1968 after the fine art tradition of the great American master Henry Hensche of Cape Cod; continuing the legacy passed on to her of almost 100 years of teaching, she became a wonderful teacher and mentor to her beginning, intermediate and advanced students and led them to success in pursuing the art of seeing and painting; since establishing her school, she traveled around the country, including New York, California and Cap Cod, many summers to advance her knowledge in painting and teaching

Irene Andras Lasseigne

• age 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, David and Thomas Lasseigne; four brothers, Joseph, Leroy, O’Neil and Shelby Andras; six half-brothers, Jimmy, Robert, Alton, Richard, Bobby and Eugene Andras; a sister, Bernice Duhe; two half-sisters, Theresa McDonald and Velma Roundtree; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Lasseigne; parents, Dorville and Eve Boudreaux Andras; three brothers, Morris, Lawrence and Clarence Andras; and sister, Mary Naquin

Robert ‘Bob’ E. Marcombe

• age 61, a native of Chackbay and resident of Walker, died at 8:52 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation today at Rabenhorse Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge and Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pamela Vigil Lasyone Marcombe; a mother, Enola S. Marcombe; a daughter, Jennifer DiSanto; two stepdaughters, Cherie Griffith and Danielle Lasyone; two stepsons, Brandon and Eric Lasyone; four sisters, Rose Hanes, Elizabeth Morvant, Marlene Webre and Donna St. Pierre; and a brother, Wayland Marcombe
• preceded in death by his father, Hector Marcombe; and a sister, Katherine Meyet

Kenneth Peter Matherne

• age 57, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Hodge Matherne; a son, Kenneth Charles Matherne; three brothers, Claude Sr., Raymond and Keith Matherne; a half-sister, DeAnna Matherne Boudreaux; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Barrios and Anna Breaux Matherne; a brother, Glenn Matherne; and sister, Evelyn Minchew

Walter Moultrie

• age 33, a native of South Carolina and resident of Raceland, died Monday, September 9, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service at the church, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Tiffany Adams Moultrie of Raceland; parents, Isaac and Elouise Calloway Moultrie; two sons, Tyrek Jose Calloway, and Kwaineta Scott; two daughters, Laprecious Scott and Natalie Moultrie; two brothers, Issac Moultrie and Albert Taylor of Houma; and six sisters, Martha, Susie, Elouise and Beola Calloway, Carrie Mitchell and Alma Moultrie
• preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann Calloway Robinson and Eartha Calloway; and grandmother, Mary B. Williams
• Baptist

Nancy White Owens

• age 66, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at First Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sunshine
• survived by her husband, Lionel J. Owens; mother, Evelyn Elam; five sons, Lawrence Jr., Curtis, Glenn Mitchell and Steven Ellis; three daughters, Brenda Moore, Beverly Mason and Demetria Hays; three stepchildren, Lionel Owens Jr., Ana Washington and Darrell Owens Jr.; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Willie White; three brothers, Joseph and Andrew White and Michael Elam

Elmina Terry Ryans

• age 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Nelson Chapel in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the chapel, with burial at the chapel cemetery
• survived by one son, Ernest Ryans; one daughter, Aldena R. Theriot; three brothers, Hosea, Richmond and Wilbert Terry; two sisters, Ida Mae Devone and Lovolia T. Rinkeny; eight grandchildren; seven great-granchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Eralist Ryans; parents, Richard and Lucinda Lott; son, Aton Ryans; brother, Noyd Terry; and sisters, Albertha T. Washington and Sadie Howard

Herbert Williams

• age 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Milwaukee, Wis., died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Saturday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Vera Williams; his devoted friend, Etheleen Rogers; a son, Herbert Roger Williams; two stepsons, Eugene and Jamie Williams; a stepdaughter, Tazzaleen Rogers; two brothers, Ray and James Williams; and four sisters, Audrey Williams, Brenda Williams, Mary Southall and Carolyn Williams
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James Williams, and Mary Jane Patterson
• Baptist

 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2002

Rachel Bourg Barrios

• age 27, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Daniel Barrios II; parents, David and Ruth Cheramie Rushing; one son, Jonathan Bourg; one daughter, Tesla Barrios; one grandmother, Irene Yharzahal Cheramie; and three brothers, Ritchie, Jason and Terry Bourg
• preceded in death by her father, Ralph Bourg; one son, Kaleb Pitre; and grandparents, Ralph and Ester Vegas Bourg and Linwood Joseph Cheramie

Kelly Christopher Callahan

• age 19, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot
• survived by his father, Jerry Anthony Callahan; stepmother, Lisa Callahan; grandmother, Elaine Callahan; one brother, Brett Quick; and three sisters, Michelle and Jerri Anne Callahan and Sera Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Gail Boudreaux Callahan; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Boudreaux and Michael Callahan

Christopher "New’T" Dugas

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hooks, Texas, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one brother, Roland "Bubba" Dugas; and two sisters, Jeanie Miller and Paula Vickers
• preceded in death by his parents, Roland P. Sr. and Erna Clement Dugas; and one brother, Wayne Newton

Merlin Paul Price

• age 54, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Poiencot Price; father, Claude Price; stepmother, Lois Breaux Price; one son, Michael Paul Price; one stepson, Timmy Blanchard; one daughter, Lori Christina Price Williams; three stepdaughters, Debra Boudreaux, Sandra Kelpsch and Donna Ard; one brother, Clay Price; three stepbrothers, Terry, Jay and Timmy Breaux; one stepsister, Dottie Crochet; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Esther "Te-Lou" Price; a brother, Clayton Price; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Pellegrin and Mrs. and Mrs. Ernest Price

Louis J. Rodrigue

• age 78, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:18 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Raceland Assembly of God Church in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine
• survived by two brothers, Alex Jr. and Huey Rodrigue; and four sisters, Loula Mae Chiasson, Shirley Sevin, Lillian Hidalgo and Gertrude Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Alex J. and Ida Marroy Rodrigue; five brothers, Calvin, Nicholas, Eddie and Ray Rodrigue and Frank Davis; three sisters, Lucille Guidroz, Lucia and Louise Rodrigue
• musician, a member of the Assembly of God Church since 1965 and he served in the U.S. Army

Benny James Serigny Sr.

• age 29, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Christopher and Gail Plaisance Serigny; one son, Benny James Serigny Jr.; one grandmother, Rose Mae Callais Serigny; two godchildren, Krista Mayln Lochrico and Bridgette Cortez; two brothers, Christopher "C.J." James Serigny Jr. and Eric James Serigny; two nephews, Christopher "C.J." James Serigny III and Isaac James Serigny; and two nieces, Lexie Rose Serigny and L’Eric Rose Serigny
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Levy "Cowboy" Serigny, Forest Anthony and Pearly Bouffanie Serigny
• football player at South Lafourche High School from 1988-91; employee of Transocean Oil Rig Co.

Ruth Duplantis Songe

• age 89, a native of Beaumont, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her husband, Albert Joseph Songe Jr.; two sons, A.J. III and Charles A. Songe; one daughter, Sheila Marie Chauvin; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Mable Toups Duplantis; one brother, Arnold Duplantis; and one grandson, Charles A. Songe Jr.

Lillian Guidry Zeringue

• age 80, a native of St. Charles Community and a resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dennis A. Zeringue; one son, Michael J. Zeringue; three daughters, Patricia Rivero, Rhea Abadie and Lori Lucas; four sisters, Amile Gervais, Mary Dufrene, Lillie Traficano and Lois France; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Camille and Clotilde Bergeron Guidry; two brothers, Mark and Edward Guidry; and sister, Elsie Bergeron

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2002

Elton ‘Tony’ Aucoin

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, David "Buddy" and William "Billy" Aucoin; one daughter, Linda Aucoin Hebert; one brother, Murphy Aucoin; three sisters, Verna Chiasson, Delores Plaisance and Anna Mae Martinolich; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ninette Braud Aucoin; parents, Willie and Celine Roger Aucoin; one son, Mark Aucoin; one sister, Ethel Andras; and one great-grandchild

Reggie Albert Griffin Sr.

• age 42, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maria Gauthreaux Griffin; one son, Reggie Albert Griffin Jr.; four brothers, Robert, Rudy, Rhett and Rory Griffin; four sisters, Ramona Morehead, Rowena Adams, Rainell Melancon and Rhonda Dufrene; and one granddaughter, Mary Leslie Griffin
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Marie Triche Griffin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Gayle Miller

• age 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002
• visitation to Wednesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Wednesday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charley Miller; parents, Johnny Sr. and Edna Winslow; two daughters, Lynn Miller and Wendy Miller Brown; one son, Tyson Miller; seven brothers, Johnny Jr., Clifford, Craig, Michael, Ronald James, Donald and Guy Winslow; one stepsister, Torey Winslow; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by one brother, Steven Winslow; and her grandparents, Mary and Aaron Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Winslow
• member of Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church and served as a member of the choir

 

SEPTEMBER 18, 2002

Flavia Toups Bouvier

• age 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 8:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002
• visitation to funeral time at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Ernest F. Bouvier Jr.; her daughter, Roberta B. Kiffe; her foster daughter, Australia T. Comeaux; two sisters, Clodine T. and Lorica T. Pitre; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Bouvier; her parents, Camilla Gisclair and Lovincy Toups; her infant son, Curtis Bouvier; her daughter, Merlyn B. Guidry; four brothers, Claydomire, Cleo, Liless and Claude Toups; and two sisters, Leoda T. Gros and Selica T. Schouest
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society; active member of the Larose Senior Citizens, serving as secretary for four years and president of the board of directors for six years; also a tutor in the literacy program, having taught French in public schools and at the library to preserve the local French heritage

Denward ‘Animal’ H. Broussard

• age 53, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Testament Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial at Rest Haven Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by his father, Ernest H. Broussard, and stepmother, Eva M. Broussard, of Thibodaux; five sisters, Barbara Ann Smith Broussard of Minnesota, Clarice Hanzy Broussard of California, Ethel M. Wallery of New Orleans, Golena T. B. Ward of Thibodaux and Geneva Nora of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Huey P. Phillip and Mark A. Phillip of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Doretha Broussard
• Baptist

Reggie Albert Griffin Sr.

• age 42, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maria Gauthreaux Griffin; one son, Reggie Albert Griffin Jr.; one daughter, Harley Morgan; four brothers, Robert, Rudy, Rhett and Rory Griffin; four sisters, Ramona Morehead, Rowena Adams, Rainell Melancon and Rhonda Dufrene; and one granddaughter, Mary Leslie Griffin
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Marie Triche Griffin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Joey Lloyd Head

• age 31, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Raceland; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his parents, Owen James and Barbara Thompson Head; one brother, Michael Head; and two sisters, Yvonne Ockman and Kim Guidry
• former truck driver for Barrios Transport; parishioner of Assembly of God Church

Horace Daniel Legendre

• age 86, a native and resident of the St. Charles community, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2002
• visitation today and to funeral time at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gaynelle "Joe," Disrael "Ralph" and Daniel Legendre; three daughters, Glenda Toups, Earlene Weekley and Darlene Joachim; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Gaubert Legendre; his parents, Leo and Josephine Guillot Legendre; one son, Terry Legendre; four brothers, Junius, Peter, O’Neial and Whitney Legendre; and five sisters, Corinno Gaubert, Leola Champagne, Bertha Ruiz, Rita and Marie Legendre

Hypolite ‘H. C. ‘Hip’ Martin

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Youngsville, died at 2:51 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002
• visitation today at David Funeral Home in Lafayette with a rosary service at the funeral home; mass of burial Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Anna Folse Martin; one daughter, Gail Martin Jobe; two sons, Richard and Ted Martin; two sisters, Naziann Guidry and Vernice Hebert; one brother, Moise Martin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Odelia Foret Martin; one son, Keith Martin; and three brothers, Eddie, Joseph and Phillip Martin

 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

Ida Carcisse

• age 43, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; funeral service Friday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Johnny Carcisse; one son, Brandon Jones; four daughters, Denise Williams, Ronika, Salica, and Asonti Jones; seven brothers, Michael, Lionel, Jerry, Dave, Rayhula, Casey and Felton Jones; three sisters, Angela Jones, Barbara Ellzey, and Terri Wilson; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dave Rankins and Annie Mae Jones; and grandmother, Ida Evans
• Baptist and a member of St. Mark Baptist Church

Dolores Hebert Carroll

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jasper, Texas, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral home Chapel and Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, Harvey John and John Alexander Carroll; one sister, Marjorie Chatnier; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Moise and Velma Pochie Hebert; one son, George William Carroll; and one brother, Garland Hebert
• native of Lafourche Crossing and long time resident of Thibodaux, she was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; devoted wife and mother and in 1981 retired from Disneyworld in Orlando, Fla.

Oscar B. Goff Sr.

• age 81, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Harahan, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; funeral mass celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Metairie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Diane Gaston; one son Oscar "Dale" Goff Jr.; one brother, Walter Goff; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Wooten and Alonzo Goff; one son, Patrick J. Goff; one brother, A.P. Goff Jr.; two sisters, Marie Clutterbuck and Florence Goff; and a half-brother, Merlin Abadie

Joey Lloyd Head

• age 31, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Raceland; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his parents, Owen James and Barbara Thompson Head; one brother, Michael Head; and two sisters, Yvonne Ockman and Kim Guidry
• former truck driver for Barrios Transport; parishioner of Assembly of God Church

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2002

Denise ‘Dena’ Marie Ayrow

• age 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by one son, Anthony Ayrow; three daughters, Florence, Lakasha and Shavonta Ayrow; one sister, Gloria A. Bennett; four brothers, Hasker, June, Layant and Louis Ayrow
• preceded in death by her parents, Hasker and Florence Ayrow; one brother, Gilbert Banks; and grandparents, Levy Cooks, Carry Van Buren, Cenius and Jane Carter Ayrow

Elta ‘Tot’ Verdin Billiot

• age 58, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Ann Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Jeanne Verdin Verdin; one daughter, Jessica Verdin Lombas; three brothers, Elzie, Evans and Lester "Deck" Verdin; six sisters, Marie, Jane and Elma Verdin, Elta and Darlene Billiot and Thelma Viguerie; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile S. Billiot; father, Evence Verdin; and brother, L.J. Verdin
• parishioner of St. Ann Church in Bourg

Myles C. Floyd

• age 88, a native of Dalhart, Texas and resident of Bourg, died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Stella Matherne Floyd; daughters, Sheila Holyfield, Cindy Cornelius and Jackie Brewster; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Walter and Emma Gwinn Floyd; four brothers, Clay, Ray, Glenn and Marlin Floyd; and four sisters, Lena Mae McDowell, Dean Perkins, Ethel Anderson and Gladys Kneale
• U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, and a member of the Bayou Blue Methodist Church; retired from Dalhart Consumers and relocated to Bourg in 1983

Evelyn(e) Marie Breaux Loupe

• age 79, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Bayou Black Cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Harvey Parks; four sons, Harvey Sr., Davis J. "Bud" Jr., John Sr. and Clifton Loupe; five daughters, Deanna Autin, Laura Lee Eiskina, Rosalie Johnston, Marie Simpson and Rosemarie "Noonie" Orgeron; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Parks, 29 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Davis J. Loupe Sr., parents, Drozin and Octavie Levie Crochet Breaux; four brothers, Curtis, Clifford, Edward and Joseph Breaux; four sisters, Mary Trahan, Anna Lee Guidry, Adele Lajauni and Flavia Samanie; a half sister, Marjorie Toups; and two great-grandchildren

Michael T. Luneau

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Samrt Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his parents, Mitchell and Joan Luneau; two brothers, Ricky and Gary Luneau; and two sisters, Renee and Stacie Luneau
• preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Luneau LeBouef

Cathy Cheramie Raines

• age 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 11 a.m. Sept. 14, 2002
• memorial service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; she was cremated
• survived by her husband, James Raines; parents, Mack and Edith Gisclair Cheramie; two daughters, Casey-Lyn Marie Raines and Jamie Lynn Raines; two brothers, Wayne and Jody Cheramie; and two sisters, Cindy Heseltine and Dina Brabham

Mae M. Waguespack

• age 83, a native of Mathews, a resident of Beaumont and former resident of China, Texas, died Saturday, September 14, 2002
• rosary recited Monday at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive; funeral services held Tuesday, September 17, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
• survived by her son, Bob Waguespack and wife, Pat; two daughters, Joyce LeBlanc and husband, Leland, of Plano, and Lois Coco and husband, David of Port Neches; sisters, Claire Hebert and Alice Chauvin; eight grandchildren, Rachel and Jennifer Bingham, Renee Bingham and husband, , Christine Garner and husband, Jim Kole, Maria Kole, Dr. Jeffery Waguespack and wife, Kelly, Dr. Keith Waguespack and wife, Keele, , Bryan Coco and wife Nevin, and Jennifer Coco; five great-grandchildren, Annie and Cole Garner, Karly, Kaleigh and Jordan Waguespack
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy, one son, Gerald; one brother, Simon Chauvin; and four sisters, Anne Verret, Marceline Ragusa, Vlyna Plaisance, and Julie Foret
• devoted and active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China for many years, she was a member of the Altar Society and shared her sewing talents by creating many altar garments and hand crafted items for the church; loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; avid gardener and enjoyed sharing her plants, produce, and canning specialties with friends and family; family gatherings and special occasions always included her delicious cooking and baked goods

 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2002

Denise ‘Dena’ Marie Ayrow

• age 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by one son, Anthony Ayrow; three daughters, Florence, Lakasha and Shavonta Ayrow; one sister, Gloria A. Bennett; four brothers, Hasker, June, Layant and Louis Ayrow
• preceded in death by her parents, Hasker and Florence Ayrow; one brother, Gilbert Banks; and grandparents, Levy Cooks, Carry Van Buren, Cenius and Jane Carter Ayrow

Elta ‘Tot’ Verdin Billiot

• age 58, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Ann Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Jeanne Verdin Verdin; one daughter, Jessica Verdin Lombas; three brothers, Elzie, Evans and Lester "Deck" Verdin; six sisters, Marie, Jane and Elma Verdin, Elta and Darlene Billiot and Thelma Viguerie; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile S. Billiot; father, Evence Verdin; and brother, L.J. Verdin
• parishioner of St. Ann Church in Bourg

Myles C. Floyd

• age 88, a native of Dalhart, Texas and resident of Bourg, died at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Stella Matherne Floyd; daughters, Sheila Holyfield, Cindy Cornelius and Jackie Brewster; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Walter and Emma Gwinn Floyd; four brothers, Clay, Ray, Glenn and Marlin Floyd; and four sisters, Lena Mae McDowell, Dean Perkins, Ethel Anderson and Gladys Kneale
• U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, and a member of the Bayou Blue Methodist Church; retired from Dalhart Consumers and relocated to Bourg in 1983

Evelyn Marie Breaux Loupe

• age 79, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Bayou Black Cemetery
• survived by her former husband, Harvey Parks; four sons, Harvey Sr., Davis J. "Bud" Jr., John Sr. and Clifton Loupe; five daughters, Deanna Autin, Laura Lee Eiskina, Rosalie Johnston, Marie Simpson and Rosemarie "Noonie" Orgeron; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Parks, 29 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Davis J. Loupe Sr., parents, Drozin and Octavie Levie Crochet Breaux; four brothers, Curtis, Clifford, Edward and Joseph Breaux; four sisters, Mary Trahan, Anna Lee Guidry, Adele Lajauni and Flavia Samanie; a half sister, Marjorie Toups; and two great-grandchildren

Michael T. Luneau

• age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Sept. 19, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his parents, Mitchell and Joan Luneau; two brothers, Ricky and Gary Luneau; and two sisters, Renee and Stacie Luneau
• preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Luneau LeBouef

Cathy Cheramie Raines

• age 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 11 a.m. Sept. 14, 2002
• memorial service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; she was cremated
• survived by her husband, James Raines; parents, Mack and Edith Gisclair Cheramie; two daughters, Casey-Lyn Marie Raines and Jamie Lynn Raines; two brothers, Wayne and Jody Cheramie; and two sisters, Cindy Heseltine and Dina Brabham

Mae M. Waguespack

• age 83, a native of Mathews, a resident of Beaumont and former resident of China, Texas, died Saturday, September 14, 2002
• rosary recited Monday at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive; funeral services held Tuesday, September 17, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
• survived by her son, Bob Waguespack and wife, Pat; two daughters, Joyce LeBlanc and husband, Leland, of Plano, and Lois Coco and husband, David of Port Neches; sisters, Claire Hebert and Alice Chauvin; eight grandchildren, Rachel and Jennifer Bingham, Renee Bingham and husband, , Christine Garner and husband, Jim Kole, Maria Kole, Dr. Jeffery Waguespack and wife, Kelly, Dr. Keith Waguespack and wife, Keele, , Bryan Coco and wife Nevin, and Jennifer Coco; five great-grandchildren, Annie and Cole Garner, Karly, Kaleigh and Jordan Waguespack
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy, one son, Gerald; one brother, Simon Chauvin; and four sisters, Anne Verret, Marceline Ragusa, Vlyna Plaisance, and Julie Foret
• devoted and active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China for many years, she was a member of the Altar Society and shared her sewing talents by creating many altar garments and hand crafted items for the church; loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing her plants, produce, and canning specialties with friends and family; family gatherings and special occasions always included her delicious cooking and baked goods

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

Marion Taylor Charron

• age 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by a son, Paul M. Charron; three daughters, Helen Reso, Kathryn Adams and Eileen Mattingly; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Y. Charron; parents, John B. and Cecile Bergeron Tayor; two brothes, Nolan and Clifton Taylor; and four sisters, Mabel Robichaux, Myrtle Meyer, Ethel Rodrigues and Mildred Meyer

Michael ‘Mike’ Darbonne

• age 42, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:21 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melinda Boudreaux Darbonne; mother, Clotile Lefort Darbonne; two sons, Joshua Hebert and Bryan Darbonne; one daughter, Nicole Darbonne; one brother, Keith Darbonne; and two sisters, Toni Marie Bihm and Michelle Guilbeau
• preceded in death by his father, Anthony Darbonne
• Catholic; enjoyed restoring cars, drag racing and computers; boat captain for 21 years and was working for Gulf Tran in Larose for four years

Alvin M. ‘Vin’ Gautreaux

• age 79, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Dufrene Gautreaux; three daughters, Phyllis G. Esponge, Poppy G. Duet and Mary Gautreaux; one son-in-law, Danny Duet; two sisters, Carol G. LeBlanc and Janet G. Payton; six grandchildren, Cherie D. Dufrene, Paige E. Wilcox, Eric Esponge, Quint, Ashley and Jai Bourg; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Stella Danigole Gautreaux
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II; past president of the Golden Meadow Volunteer Fire Department, head of the Civil Air Patrol, member of Anthony N. Griffin American Legion Post 259 of Golden Meadow; retired bread baker from Dufrene’s Bakery; family man and enjoyed hunting and fishing

Harle Rayford Grice

• age 70, a resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove; funeral service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Redwing Cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Debra Pineal, Karen Frosty Grice, Wanda Percle, Sarah Grice and Susan Boudreaux; two sons, Harley and Charlie Grice; two sisters, Maxine Hartzog and Estelle Roberson; two brothers, Billy Don and James Grice; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

Johannes ‘Dutch’ Kriesch

• age 65, a native of Rotterdam, Holland, and resident of Montegut, died at 9:45 p.m. Sept. 21, 2002
• there were no services
• survived by his wife, Jerry Kriesch; one brother, Arnold Kriesch; one sister, Will Kriesch; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Johannes and Cornelia Van Dam Kriesch; and one granddaughter, Robin Lee Bourque
• member of Sales Union of the Pacific-Brotherhood of the Sea; enjoyed fishing and was a merchant seaman

Irene Landry

• age 76, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by five sons, David, Daniel, Greg, Mark and Richard LaJaunie; one daughter, Sharon Lajaunie Pitre; one brother, Harry Landry; one sister, Lorraine Landry; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Lajaunie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prudent Landry; one son, Timothy Lajaunie; one daughter, Lovenie Landry; and six brothers, Wilford, Hubert, Gilbert, Jewell, Tony and Herman Landry

Abdon N. Legendre

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by two sisters, Doris L. Benoit and Dora L. Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Billiot Legendre; parents, Thomas and Eugenie Trosclair Legendre; and two brothers, Nolan and O’Neil Legendre
• veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Post 11 and a retired employee of Consolidated Co., Inc.

Merle Courteaux Malbrough

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by two daughters, Gail and Adeline Malbrough; two brothers, Gene Sr. and Mack Courteaux; five sisters, Jeanette Billiot, Merline Gautreaux, Liz Blanchard, Kate Fanguy and Jennie Fanguy; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucuis Malbrough Sr.; parents, Jimmie and Albertine Frazier Courteaux; son, Lucuis Malbrough Jr; five brothers and six sisters

Lawrence Miller Sr.

• age 54, a resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, September 20, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; funeral service Wednesday at the Funeral Home; burial at the Morning Star Baptist church Cemetery No. 2 in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Janice Miller; four sons, Lawrence Miller Jr., Damon L. Smith, Gerald Smith , and Brian Miller; one stepson, Robert Smith; one daughter, Michelle Miller; one step daughter, Dana Smith Ingram ; two brothers, Thomas Gibbs and Henderson Scott Jr; two sisters, Shelleand and Carrie Lou Scott; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Gibbs and Ethel Miller; and two brothers, Alvin Miller and Bernell Gibbs
• U. S. Army Veteran. His hobbies included fishing

Aaron ‘Sonny Boy’ Robertson Jr.

• age 57, a native and resident , died Friday, September 20, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Tuesday at the church; dismissal service held Wednesday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise King Robertson; mother, Christine Davis Robertson; one son, Rhynell Robertson; seven daughters, Barbara Edmond, Edith Robertson, Roma Henderson, Belinda, Amanda, Roxanne and Chiquita Robertson; one sister, Emma Robertson; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Aaron Robertson Sr.; three sisters, Lizzie Mae, Rose Mary Robertson and Cora Lee Bradley; grandparents, Stewart and Liza Davis and Louis and Emma Robertson
• member of Moses Baptist Church and served as a member of the Usher Board; truck driver

Rena Danos Savoie

• age 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Albert, Roland and William Boudoin and Milton Rogers; one sister, Eula Mae Boudreaux; three foster children and eight foster grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Savoie; and mother, Atecia Danos Boudoin

Robert ‘Bob’ Williams

• age 78, a native of Abita Springs and resident of Galliano, died at 11:47 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Marianne Fischer Williams; four daughters, Penny and Dottie Williams, Jenny Duet and Kim Wilson; one brother, James Williams; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy St. Pierre Williams; parents, Robert and Zelda Adams Williams; and brother, Thomas Williams
• Catholic; U. S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II; retired school bus driver for the Lafourche Parish School Board and roustabout for Ariod Oil Drilling Fluids in Leeville

 

SEPTEMBER 25, 2002

Abdon N. Legendre

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002
• visitation Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by two sisters, Doris L. Benoit and Dora L. Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Billiot Legendre; parents, Thomas and Eugenie Trosclair Legendre; and two brothers, Nolan and O’Neil Legendre
• veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Post 11 and a retired employee of Consolidated Co., Inc.

David P. Matherne

• age 56, a native of Westwego and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Barbara Tastet Matherne; father, Hilman "Buster" Matherne; son, Randy David Matherne; four brothers, Robert, Paul, Stephen and Kevin Matherne; one sister, Janet Lorio; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Annette Babin Matherne
• Vietnam War veteran and a member of VFW Post 3750 in Luling

 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2002

Harold ‘Fritz’ James Bourgeois

• age 75, a native of Thibodaux, died Sept. 25, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Louise Lehman Bourgeois; two daughters, Mary Brown and Carolyn Pitre; six sons, Jim, Andy, Benjamin, Michael and David Bourgeois and Dr. James Briggs; sons-in-law, Jay Brown and Dwayne Pitre; daughters-in-law, Linda Shelton, Pamela Bourgeois, Joanie Blanchard and Molly Herrin Bourgois; two sisters, Lillian Myers and Eloise Bienvenue; one brother, Lester Bourgeois; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valry and Julia Thibodeaux Bourgeois; three brothers, Valry Jr., Lawrence and Jake Bourgeois; and one sister, Julia Carver
• World War II veteran and a retired volunteer fireman from Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1

 

SEPTEMBER 27, 2002

Harold ‘Fritz’ James Bourgeois

• age 75, a native and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of Christian burial celebrated at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Lehman Bourgeois; two daughters, Mary Brown of St. Francisville and Carolyn Pitre of Baton Rouge; six sons, Jim Bourgeois of Tulsa, Okla., David Bourgeois of New Orleans, Andy Bourgeois of Plano, Texas, Patrick Bourgeois of Covington, Benjamin Bourgeois of Pearland, Texas, and Michael Bourgeois of Larose, and Dr. James Briggs; sons-in-law, Jay Brown and Dwayne Pitre; daughters-in-law, Linda Shelton, Pamela Archer, Joanie Blanchard and Molly Herrin Bourgois; two sisters, Lillian Myers and Eloise Bienvenue; one brother, Lester Bourgeois; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Valry and Julia Thibodeaux Bourgeois; three brothers, Valry Jr., Lawrence and Jake Bourgeois; and one sister, Julia Carver
• World War II veteran and a retired volunteer fireman from Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1

Thomas ‘Tom’ Camille DeHart

• age 71, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot
• survived by his wife, Bernella Duplantis DeHart of Theriot; four sons, Tommy, Ashton and Jonah DeHart; one daughter, Holly Liner; four brothers, Easton "Alligator Man", Floyd, Leigh and Wilfred "Possum" DeHart; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Ida Gray DeHart; brothers, Herbert, Cyrus, Edmond, Eugis, Charles, Houston, Willard and Lawrence DeHart; two sisters, Nora Lovell and Estelle Voisin
• retired cook for Tenneco-Laterre. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War

Johnny P. Harmon

• age 90, of Vacherie, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Chapel in Carville and Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Johnny C. Harmon; one daughter, Anne H. Brett; one daughter-in-law, Joanne Harmon; one son-in-law, Dan Brett; and five grandchildren, Joey, Chip, Jeanne and Audrey Harmon and David Brett
• preceded in death by his wife, Louise Anne Triche Harmon; parents, Charles S. and Florence Brown Harmon; two brothers, Elmo and Alva Harmon; and two sisters, Beatrice Hankamer and Myrtie Brewer
• professional photographer and author of "King of the Microbes"; an advocate of Hansen’s Disease patients throughout the world

Shirley Mae Jenkins

• age 69, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, September 22, 2002
• visitation today at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; funeral service today at the church; burial at the church Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ernest Jenkins Jr. and Leross Johnell Jenkins; one daughter, Joyce Ann Coates; one brother, Clarence Wilson Jr., three sisters, Rosalie Smith, Thelma LeBeau and Karen Wilson; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jenkins Jr; parents, Clarence Sr., and Lucile Wilson; one brother Mack Wilson; and two sisters, Ella Mae Britton, and Carolyn Wilson Scott
• member of New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church

Matthew Villavaso

• age 3 months, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his parents, Brad and Jerri Manor Villavaso of Houma; one sister, Savannah Villavaso; grandparents, Marion and Mickey Manor, Gerry Villavaso and Gail Herrington; and great-grandparents, Oliver J. Boyer, Irma Guidry and Anita Villavaso

Hershel ‘Hoot’ C. Vinson

• age 56, a native of Thomasville, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home; he was cremated
• survived by one son, Hershel Brian Vinson; one daughter, Eva Marie Vinson; one brother, Curtis Timothy Vinson; one sister, Belinda Diane Crews; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Marylou Phillips Vinson; parents, Curtis and Nellie Croft Vinson; and one brother, John Winston Vinson
• Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army; enjoyed fishing and was the owner of Hoots Lounge in Houma

 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

Lucille Agnes Bourg Acosta

• age 91, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her son, Adam Acosta Jr. of Bourg; sisters, Lucina Bourg Rogers Hutchinson of Bourg; half-brothers, Nolan and Albert Bourg of Little Caillou; and half-sisters, Annie Mae LeBouef and Rita Lapeyrouse of Little Caillou
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Acosta Sr.; parents, Zenon and Octavie Bourg; step mother, Emsey Robichaux; brother, Leo Bourg Sr.; half-brother, Zenon Bourg; and half-sister, Lena Bourg
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and an honorary member of the St. Ann Ladies Altar Society
• homemaker and enjoyed sewing

John Irvin Cormier

• age 68, a native of Gueydan and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Norma Suire Cormier of Houma; sons, Thomas Cormier of Houma; daughters, Brenda Cormier of Houma, Debbie Cormier of Bayou Blue and Tammy Cormier Rachall of LaRanger; brothers, Allen Cormier and Aldes Cormier of New Iberia; sister, Velgin Cormier Benoit of Gueydan; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Desiree and Marie Gillette Cormier; brothers, Sidney, Sam, Dave, Wilson and Linus Cormier; and sisters, Agnes Cormier Mire and Gladys Cormier Hargrave
• retired welder and mechanic for Baroid; U. S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Theodore ‘Teddy’ Louis Duhé

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Adrienne Sandoz Duhé; daughters, Cherie Collins and Bridgette Duhé; brother, Leonard P. Duhé; sister, Karen Duhé LeBlanc; grandchildren, Joshua Duplantis and Kaylie Collins; and aunts, Alva Butts Madere and Theresa Duhé Bass
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Rita Levet Duhé; and brother, Louis Duhé II
• vice president of Vanguard; former Terrebonne Parish President and a member of the Board of Trustees for state colleges and universities, Terrebonne General Medical Center, the Board of Select Services and Houma Carnival Club; former board member and past kind for the Krewe of Houmas; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Johnny P. Harmon

• age 90, of Vacherie, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; burial was at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Johnny C. Harmon; one daughter, Anne H. Brett; one daughter-in-law, Joanne Harmon; one son-in-law, Dan Brett; and five grandchildren, Joey, Chip, Jeanne and Audrey Harmon and David Brett
• preceded in death by his wife, Louise Anne Triche Harmon; parents, Charles S. and Florence Brown Harmon; two brothers, Elmo and Alva Harmon; and two sisters, Beatrice Hankamer and Myrtie Brewer
• professional photographer and author of "King of the Microbes;" advocate of Hansen’s Disease patients throughout the world

Mildred Mary Labit

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002
• mass of burial was held today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Edrith Toups, Bernice Pontiff, Delores Deroche of Houma and Dorothy Champagne of Gray
• preceded in death by her parents, Francois J. and Mertilla Babin Labit; and brother, Magnus Labit
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Cecile ‘Ness’ Pellegin

• age 77, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brothers, John and Ernest Pellegin; and sisters, Eola Dupre and Viola Patin
• preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Eva Pellegrin; and sister, Cornelia
• Catholic