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

DECEMBER 2, 2002

Joshua Adam Billiot

• age 15, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Larose, died at 2:23 a.m. Nov. 29, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois; religious service held Tuesday at the church with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his mother, Susan Billiot Dominique; stepfather, Tyrone P. Dominique Sr.; grandfather, Leroy A. Billiot Sr.; grandmother, Mildred Billiot; stepgrandmother, Linda D. Dominique; stepbrothers, Tyrone Jr. and Damian M. Dominique; half-sister, Liza Billiot; and stepsisters, Kellie M. Dominique and Andrea Barnes
• preceded in death by his father, Leroy A. Billiot Jr.; grandmother, Annie Hazel Guidry; grandfather, Alcee Billiot Sr.; stepgrandfather, Russell J. Dominique Sr.; and stepgrandparents, Houston and Della Parfait
• member of Bethel Baptist Church

Michael L. Boudreaux

• age 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:55 p.m. Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by his wife, Pam B. Boudreaux; son, Lonnie Boudreaux; daughter, Melissa Thomas; daughter-in-law, Diane Boudreaux; son-in-law, Damion Thomas; brothers, Irvin 'Bobby' Jr. and Rudy Boudreaux; sister, Marion Alcantara; and grandchildren, Jacob Boudreaux and Derek Thomas
• preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Sr. and Lucille Boudreaux
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church and retired from Occidental Chemcial Company

Corey ‘Lil Chene’ Cheramie

• age 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died Nov. 29, 2002
• visitation today at Golden Meadow First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held today at the church with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his parents, Lorraine Cheramie Reeves and Michael Cheramie; step-father, Russell Reeves; step-mother, Arlene Babin; girlfriend, Cathy Stein; four daughters, Josie, Anne Marie, Moira and Jessie; brother, Randy 'Chene-wa' Cheramie; step-brothers, Chad and Brandon Reeves; sister, Natalie Prestenbach; sister-in-law, Rhonda Cheramie; brother-in-law, Glynn Prestenbach Jr.; step-sister, Amanda Reeves; two nephews, Trey Cheramie and Jaice Prestenbach; two nieces, Shaye Cheramie and Kelci Prestenbach; and step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reeves
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cheramie
• played guitar and drums; employed with Dolphin Marine Services

Julienne Ozea Billiot Dardar

• age 75, a native of Pointe aux Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 1, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church with burial at Bisland Cemetery
• survived by her husband Theo Dardar of Montegut; sons, Eulbert Dardar of Bourg and Gilbert Dardar of Pointe aux Chenes; daughters, Evelin Verdin of Pointe aux Chenes, Geraldine Dufrene of Lafitte and Brenda Solet of Gretna; two brothers, seven sisters, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Aurelie Billiot and Louise Billiot; and sons, Robert and Hebert Dardar
• homemaker and a parishioner at St. Charles Catholic Church

Inez Lavergne Devillier

• age 89, a native of Chatanier and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Larry, Keyth and Phillip Devillier; daugthers, Pamela D. Dawson and Meryl D. Trahan; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Devillier; parents, Archille and Pamela Miller Lavergne; daughter, Cherry Cauthron and Patricia Hart; brothers, Horace, Ramie, Leroy and Ivan Lavergne; sisters, Hazel Gauthier and Verla Boutte

Jaedee Joseph Landry

• age 77, a native of Chackbay and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. James Chapel, with burial at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw
• survived by his wife, Florence Tabor Landry; mother, Viola Legedre Landry; sons, Malcom and Charles Landry; daughters, Geraldine LaGraize, Lois Dugas, Melinda Waguespack and Melissa Rose; brothers, Eric, Valey, Wilson 'June' Jr. and Leo Landry; sister, Una Landry Rodrigue; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Wilson Landry Sr.; sister, Rena Landry Rodrigue; and one grandchild
• veteran of the U. S. Navy and an usher and grounds keeper at St. James Chapel

Beatrice Waller Sargent

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux; funeral service held today at the church; dismissal held Tuesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Alvin 'A.J.' Sargent Sr. of New Orleans; brother, James Waller of Houma; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sargent; parents, Thomas and Cecelia Thibodaux Waller; son, Lloyd L. Sargent; sisters, Lena Green, Earlene Johnson and Rose Bell Williams; brothers, Irvin, Leonard and Raymond Waller
• served on Usher Board No. 2 at Morning Star B.C. and was a member of the Beautification Club

Stevens Paul ‘T-Bone’ Terrebonne Sr.

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Nov. 29, 2002
• religion service held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Judy Le Blanc Terrebonne of Houma; sons, Stevens Terrebonne Jr. of Mississippi and Barry Terrebonne of Houma; daughters, Julie Brown and Elizabeth Raffray of Houma; stepson, Kevin Jenkins of Houston; stepdaughters, Tamila Jenkins, Tonya Giroir and Stacy Jenkins of Houma; brother, Glenn Terrebonne of Houston; sister, Mary T. Breaux of Houston; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, W.A. Terrebonne and Lucy Blanchard Terrebonne
• foreman and supervisor of the deep water division with Shell Oil

Rose Bell Williams

• age 91, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2002
• visitation today and Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux; funeral service held Monday at the church; dismissal held Tuesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, the Rev. Edgar Williams Jr. of Niagara Fall; daughters, Dorothy W. Kitchen of Niagara Falls and Bernadette W. Oubre of Vacherie; brother, James Waller of Houma; sister, Beatrice Sargent of Thibodaux
• also survived by four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Williams Sr; parents, Thomas and Cecelia Thibodaux Waller; sisters, Lena Green, and Earlene Johnson; and brothers, Irvin Waller, Leonard Waller, and Raymond Waller
• Baptist

 

DECEMBER 3, 2002

Thelma Bourg Benoit

• age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Harold, Dennis, Ray and Howard Benoit; brothers, Carol, Munson and Horace Bourg; sister, Irene Bertrand; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Joseph Benoit; parents, Ursin and Celestine Gauthreaux Bourg; son, Andrew Benoit; daughter, Elma Benoit; and brother, Russell Bourg

Ella Jeanne Chadwick

• age 71, a native of San Antonio and resident of Fort Worth, died Nov. 25, 2002
• funeral service held Wednesday at Mount Olivet Chapel, with graveside service Friday at Sunset Memorial in San Antonio
• survived by her son, James Michael Chadwick of Fort Worth; daughters, Kelly C. Darbonne of Opelousas; Joanie Foote of Tulsa, Okla; Martha Chadwick Clement of Thibodaux; sister, Jimmie F. Kelly of Bedford; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild

Liza Pierce Cheramie

• age 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Many, died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Wilton Cheramie; daughter, Loretta Cheramie; brothers, Vories and Edville Pierce; sisters, Elia Schoenberger, Evelia Breaux, Francis Estay and ClaraBelle Guidroz; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Widman Cheramie; parents, Forest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce; and brother, Abel Pierce

Doris Marie Pertuit Giroir

• age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died at 3:08 a.m. Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, John P. and James P. Giroir; sister, Marlene P. Raidl; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Joseph Giroir; parents, Freddie John and Beulah Marie Foret Pertuit; and brother, Melvin Pertuit
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church; retired teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board

Robert ‘Mack’ M. Wemple

• age 84, of Hattiesburg, Miss., and former longtime resident of Thibodaux and Shreveport, died Dec. 1, 2002
• graveside service held Saturday at Grangeville Baptist Church Cemetery in Grangeville
• survived by his daughters, Anne W. Cutcher of Shreveport and Robin W. Berteau of Hattiesburg, Miss.; brothers, Philip Wemple of Cheneyville and David Wemple of Miami Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Wade Wemple
• petroleum engineer retired from Amoco Oil Co.; World War II U. S. Navy veteran; longtime Lions Club member, having served as secretary in the Shreveport Lions Club and was honored as a Melvin Jones Fellow in Lions International

 

DECEMBER 4, 2002

Shelby ‘Capt. Nemo’ ‘Shuggy’ ‘Bubba’ Cadiere

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Mae DeHart Cadiere; sons, Shelby Jr., Barry, Floyd, Terry, Lance and Chad Cadiere; daughters, Lisa Pitre, Sally Brasseaux and Crystal Serigny; brother, Joseph Cadiere; sisters, Odile Babin and Shirley Babineaux; 10 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Joseph and Jennie Marie Pitre Cadiere; brothers, Harris and Wilbert Cadiere; and sisters, Leola Babin, Viola Lirette and Maria Cadiere
• parishioner of Holy Rosary and a veteran of World War II

Marguerite C. Dugas

• age 79, a native of Oakley Plantation and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:53 p.m. Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville
• survived by her husband of 61 years, Floyd J. Dugas; daughters, Janet D. Bourg; son-in-law, Raymond J. Bourg; sisters, Emily Fertitta, Violet Ross and Sophie Arcement, all of Labadieville; granddaughter, Darlene Boudreaux of Napoleonville; and great-grandchildren, Mark and Brodie Thibaut of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by her parents, Phillip G. and Sophie T. Cancienne; brother, Lloyd Cancienne; and sister, Hazel Ussery of Slidell

Betty Maxine Evers

• age 77, a native of Haynesville and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:28 p.m. Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her son, Charles 'Eddie' Evers; daughter, Donna Evers Eymard; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Ollie Mae Cope Newell; and brother, Ray Edward Newell
• Baptist

Wimmer B. ‘Mickey’ Fisher

• age 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by a son, Gary W. Bauldin Sr.; daughter, Linda B. Orgeron; brother, Charlie Folse; sisters, Eula Gierlinski, Thelma Minick and Betty Gervais; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Fisher; parents, Albert and Judith Gaudet Folse; brother, Jackson Folse; and sisters, Enit Delahoussaye and Louise Porche

Marie Boudreaux Gauthreaux

• age 90, a native and resident of Labaideville, died at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Therese G. Percle and Rose G. Tabor; brother, John Boudreaux; sisters, Rita Wiggins and Althea Clement; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and numerous step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gauthreaux Sr.; parents, Leo and Cordelia Guillot Boudreaux; son, Albert Gauthreaux Jr.; stepdaughters, Hazel G. Barrilleaux, Gladys G. Melancon, Mildred G. Bearry and Mable G. Barrilleaux; half-brothers, Adam and Henry Boudreaux; half-sisters, Evelia B. Ledet and Lucille B. Dantin; and sisters, Josephine Himel and Beulah Marcel

Doris Marie Pertuit Giroir

• age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Schriever, died at 3:08 a.m. Dec. 1, 2002
• visitation Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, John P. and James P. Giroir; daughter-in-law, Cindy Dantin Giroir; sister, Marlene P. Raidl; and grandson, Lee Dantin
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Joseph Giroir; parents, Freddie John and Beulah Marie Foret Pertuit; and brother, Melvin Pertuit
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church; retired teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board

Jelubhai C. Hajari

• age 80, a native of India and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral service held Thursday at the funeral home; he was cremated

Lawrence Olaf Lundgren Sr.

• age 89, a native of Donner and resident of Metairie, died at 12:04 p.m. Nov. 29, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie, with burial at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Rosemary Constantin Lundgren; sons, David John Sr., Philip Stephen Lundgren Sr.; daughter, Gwendolyn Ann Lundgren; brothers, Arden and Wilmer Lundgren and Clarence Beard; sisters, Lucy L. Louviere, Olivia Berger and Eula Gros; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Olaf and Camille Matherne Lundren; a son, Lawrence O. Lundgren; and sister, Nora Ledet

Nedra Boyd Whitney

• age 56, a native of Westwego and resident of Larose, died at 5:05 a.m. Nov. 28, 2002
• visitation Sunday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off and Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; wake service held Sunday at the church; funeral service held Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Rodney C. Whitney Sr. of Larose; mother, Cloretha Boyd Row; son, Rodney C. Whitney Jr. of LaPlace; daughter, Yvette W. Pierre of Dallas, Texas and Crystal W. Green of Larose; brothers, the Rev. Timothy Boyd Jr. of Marrero, Charles Boyd of Houston, Texas and Arron Travis Row of Baton Rouge; and sisters, Bernetha Jean Walters, Daryl D. Duplessis of Marrero and Sherell Joyce McFadden of Chicago, Ill.
• preceded in death by her father, Timothy Boyd Sr.
• Baptist and a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church; also a member of Rebecca Chapter 23, Order of Eastern Star of Thibodaux

 

DECEMBER 5, 2002

Christopher J. Betemps

• age 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2002
• religious service Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Henry B. Betemps; and brothers, Leo, Henry Jr. and Robert L. Betemps
• preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Tabor Betemps

Norman J. Naccio Sr.

• age 70, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine Ellen Parfait Naccio; sons, Norman Jr., Andrew, Ricky, Rodney and Chad Naccio; daughters, Gayle N. Daigle, Cheryl N. Burgett, Norma Jean N. Ramey, Barbara Naccio, Rene N. Garcia and Debbie N. Morato; brother, Philocles Naccio; sisters, Amy Mae N. Billiot, Marie N. Boudreaux, Antoinette N. Carnes, Eleanor N. Jelks and Jeanne N. Deshazo; 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Baptiste and Victoria Billiot Naccio; daughter, Tammy Naccio; brothers, Anthony and John Naccio; and two grandchildren
• enjoyed cooking

 

DECEMBER 6, 2002

Hayes Arceneaux Sr.

• age 76, a native of Delta Farms in Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Doris Tabor Arceneaux of Thibodaux; son, Hayes Arceneaux Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter, Lorraine Chamberlain of Thibodaux; brothers, Ronnie and Raymond Arceneaux of Greenville, S.C.; sister, Betty Leonard of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Agnes Barrious Arcenaux; and sister, Thelma Antonivich

Wornie Bailey

• age 86, a native of Magoffin County, Kentucky, and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 23, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Lockport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• survived by his wife, Lonnie Wireman Bailey; sons, Grover, Beacher and Homer Bailey; daughters, Jolene B. Walker and Pauline B. Crawley; daughters-in-law, Marilyn, Geraldine and Linda Bailey; foster daughter, Patricia Spradlin Blanchard; brother, Ramey Bailey; sisters, Christine Emmons, Josephine Bailey, Ida Fraley, Mertle Emmons and Dolly Wireman; 17 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Emma Joseph Bailey; son, Henry Bailey; foster son, Charles Spradlin; brothers, Leonard, Jessie Willard and Junior Bailey; sisters, Lilllie B. Workman, Betty B. Conley, Lola B. Miller and Irene Conley
• member of the Lockport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; served in the U. S. Army and he was a retired factory worker from Clark Equipment Co.; his hobby was door to door ministry service

Gloria A. Bennett

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 27, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at Moses Baptist Church; dismissal service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Bennett of Thibodaux; daughter, Melissa Ayrow of Napoleonville; brothers, Hasker Jr. and Louis Ayrow of Thibodaux, June Ayrow of Port Arthur, Texas, and Layant Ayrow of Jackson, Miss.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Hasker Sr. and Florence Ayrow; son, Nathan Ayrow; sister, Denise Ayrow; and brother, Gilbert Banks
• served on the usher board at Moses Baptist Church; member of American Legion Post #513 Ladies Auxiliary, and was a member of Stars of The South and Order of Eastern Star Chapter of Thibodaux; hobbies included cooking

Sylvester ‘Jim’ Burke

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Pearl H. Johnson and Irene Harvey of Thibodaux; stepsons, Edward III and James Harvey Sr., both of Thibodaux; sister, Gertrude Burke Thomas of Houma; 21 step-grandchildren, 36 step-great-grandchildren, and nine step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ellen Francis Burke; stepdaughter, Audrey H. Johnson; and sisters Lillie Broomfield and Daisy Delores Burke; and one step-great-great-granddaughter
• member of Magnolia Baptist Church Choir; hobbies included fishing

Florence Ledet Constant

• age 94, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Choupic, died at 8:20 p.m. Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated at the church Monday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Marlene C. Gravois and Myrtle C. Steib; sons-in-law, Francis J. Gravois and Paul Steib; sisters, Gladys L. Navarre and Celine L. Musgrove; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Theo Constant; parents, Ozemie and Louise Ledet; granddaughter, Cheryl Steib; brothers, Raoul and Alcide Ledet; and sisters, Annette L. Waguespack Beatrice L. Pheiffer and Louisiana L. Bassett

Vivian Gautreaux Danos

• age 78, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilson Danos; son, Dr. William 'Bill' Danos; brother, Richard Gautreaux; sister, Evelyn G. Chauvin; and grandchildren, Nicole, Jason and Krista Danos
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence C. and Adine Hernandez Gautreaux; brother, Clarence J. Gautreaux; and sister, Josephine Gautreaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling

Shelia Loupe Dufrene

• age 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her step-father, Clarence 'Ralph' Breaux; son, Jonathan Dufrene; daughters, Regina and Hannah Dufrene; brothers, Teddy Loupe and Gene Breaux; sister, Brenda Breaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Theresa Billiot Loupe

Jimmie J. Guidry

• age 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:55 a.m. Dec. 4, 2002
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gerline Borne Guidry; sons, Larry, Dennis and Michael Guidry; stepsons, Jeffery and Samuel Terrebonne; daugthers, Jo Ann LeBlanc, Peggy Curole and Donna Rigoud; stepdaughters, Ida Mae Loveless, Rosalie Alexander and Lola Griffin; brothers, Allen and Jerry Guidry; sisters, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; son, Johnny Guidry; brother, Dudley Guidry; and sisters, Judy Melancon, Alice Cheramie and Bertha Terrebonne

Albert ‘Pops’ Hammond

• age 91, a native of Gray and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation Monday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his sons, Michael Scott of Thibodaux, Raymond Leggett and Joseph Davis of Houston, Texas, Daniel Davis of Baton Rouge and Howard, Anthony and Kenneth Davis, all of Raceland; daughters, Betty Huggins of Conyers, Ga. and Ruby, Sonia, and Brenda Davis, all of Raceland; sister, Zanobia Barrow of Gray; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Hammond; parents, Dick and Laura Hammond; lifelong companion, Dorothy Davis; three brothers and ten sisters

Norman J. Naccio Sr.

• age 70, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine Ellen Parfait Naccio; sons, Norman Jr., Andrew, Ricky, Rodney and Chad Naccio; daughters, Gayle N. Daigle, Cheryl N. Burgett, Norma Jean N. Ramey, Barbara Naccio, Rene N. Garcia and Debbie N. Morato; brother, Philocles Naccio; sisters, Amy Mae N. Billiot, Marie N. Boudreaux, Antoinette N. Carnes, Eleanor N. Jelks and Jeanne N. Deshazo; 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Baptiste and Victoria Billiot Naccio; daughter, Tammy Naccio; brothers, Anthony and John Naccio; and two grandchildren
• enjoyed cooking

Hazel Musgrave St. Pierre

• age 81, a native of Salem, Mo., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by daughters, Sandra Schoen Akins, Sharon Schoen Knecht, Judy Schoen Galliano and Diane Schoen Ferguson; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchidren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifford 'Cliff' St. Pierre; and parents, Irbe Musgrave and Ercie Brown Kampmeyer

Kelly J. Talbot

• age 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:22 a.m. Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Larry and Ronald Talbot of Labadieville; daughters, Antoinette T. LeBlanc of Napoleonville, Jeannette M. Talbot of Bayou Blue and Mary Jane LeBlanc of Thibodaux; sister, Solange Talbot Boudreaux; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Landry Talbot; parents, Rodolph J. and Antoinette Richard Talbot; brothers, Abby, Elvest, Claude and Dewey Talbot; and sisters, Annie Thibodeaux and Lucy Talbot LeBlanc

Mercedes Mitchell Williams

• age 77, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemtery
• survived by her husband, Cornelius Williams Sr.; daughters, Betty Bailey, Letty Parker and Cynthia M. Williams; sons, Cornelius Jr., Vincent, Stanley and Rodney Williams; sister, Enola Morris; brother, Charles Mitchell; 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Sadie Oliver Mitchell; one sister; four brothers; and one grandson

 

DECEMBER 9, 2002

Hayes Arceneaux Sr.

• age 76, a native of Delta Farms in Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 6, 2002
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Doris Tabor Arceneaux of Thibodaux; son, Hayes Arceneaux Jr. of Thibodaux; daughter, Lorraine Chamberlain of Thibodaux; brothers, Ronnie and Raymond Arceneaux of Greenville, S.C.; sister, Betty Leonard of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Agnes Barrious Arcenaux; and sister, Thelma Antonivich

Wornie Bailey

• age 86, a native of Magoffin County, Kentucky, and resident of Raceland, died at 7:15 a.m. Nov. 23, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at Lockport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• survived by his wife, Lonnie Wireman Bailey; sons, Grover, Beacher and Homer Bailey; daughters, Jolene B. Walker and Pauline B. Crawley; daughters-in-law, Marilyn, Geraldine and Linda Bailey; foster daughter, Patricia Spradlin Blanchard; brother, Ramey Bailey; sisters, Christine Emmons, Josephine Bailey, Ida Fraley, Mertle Emmons and Dolly Wireman; 17 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Emma Joseph Bailey; son, Henry Bailey; foster son, Charles Spradlin; brothers, Leonard, Jessie Willard and Junior Bailey; sisters, Lilllie B. Workman, Betty B. Conley, Lola B. Miller and Irene Conley
• member of the Lockport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses; served in the U.S. Army and he was a retired factory worker from Clark Equipment Co.; hobby was door to door ministry service

Gloria A. Bennett

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 27, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at Moses Baptist Church; dismissal service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Bennett of Thibodaux; daughter, Melissa Ayrow of Napoleonville; brothers, Hasker Jr. and Louis Ayrow of Thibodaux, June Ayrow of Port Arthur, Texas, and Layant Ayrow of Jackson, Miss.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Hasker Sr. and Florence Ayrow; son, Nathan Ayrow; sister, Denise Ayrow; and brother, Gilbert Banks
• served on the usher board at Moses Baptist Church; member of American Legion Post #513 Ladies Auxiliary, and was a member of Stars of The South and Order of Eastern Star Chapter of Thibodaux; hobbies included cooking

Sylvester ‘Jim’ Burke

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Emma Harvey of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Pearl H. Johnson and Irene Harvey of Thibodaux; stepsons, Edward III and James Harvey Sr., both of Thibodaux; sister, Gertrude Burke Thomas of Houma; 21 step-grandchildren, 36 step-great-grandchildren, and nine step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ellen Francis Burke; stepdaughter, Audrey H. Johnson; and sisters Lillie Broomfield and Daisy Delores Burke; and one step-great-great-granddaughter
• member of Magnolia Baptist Church Choir; hobbies included fishing

Florence Ledet Constant

• age 94, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Choupic, died at 8:20 p.m. Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated at the church Monday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Marlene C. Gravois and Myrtle C. Steib; sons-in-law, Francis J. Gravois and Paul Steib; sisters, Gladys L. Navarre and Celine L. Musgrove; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Theo Constant; parents, Ozemie and Louise Ledet; granddaughter, Cheryl Steib; brothers, Raoul and Alcide Ledet; and sisters, Annette L. Waguespack Beatrice L. Pheiffer and Louisiana L. Bassett

Vivian Gautreaux Danos

• age 78, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilson Danos; son, Dr. William 'Bill' Danos; brother, Richard Gautreaux; sister, Evelyn G. Chauvin; and grandchildren, Nicole, Jason and Krista Danos
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence C. and Adine Hernandez Gautreaux; brother, Clarence J. Gautreaux; and sister, Josephine Gautreaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling

Shelia Loupe Dufrene

• age 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her step-father, Clarence 'Ralph' Breaux; son, Jonathan Dufrene; daughters, Regina and Hannah Dufrene; brothers, Teddy Loupe and Gene Breaux; sister, Brenda Breaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Theresa Billiot Loupe

Jimmie J. Guidry

• age 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:55 a.m. Dec. 4, 2002
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gerline Borne Guidry; sons, Larry, Dennis and Michael Guidry; stepsons, Jeffery and Samuel Terrebonne; daugthers, Jo Ann LeBlanc, Peggy Curole and Donna Rigoud; stepdaughters, Ida Mae Loveless, Rosalie Alexander and Lola Griffin; brothers, Allen and Jerry Guidry; sisters, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; son, Johnny Guidry; brother, Dudley Guidry; and sisters, Judy Melancon, Alice Cheramie and Bertha Terrebonne

Albert ‘Pops’ Hammond

• age 91, a native of Gray and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 2, 2002
• visitation Monday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his sons, Michael Scott of Thibodaux, Raymond Leggett and Joseph Davis of Houston, Texas, Daniel Davis of Baton Rouge and Howard, Anthony and Kenneth Davis, all of Raceland; daughters, Betty Huggins of Conyers, Ga. and Ruby, Sonia, and Brenda Davis, all of Raceland; sister, Zanobia Barrow of Gray; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Hammond; parents, Dick and Laura Hammond; lifelong companion, Dorothy Davis; three brothers and ten sisters

Norman J. Naccio Sr.

• age 70, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died Dec. 3, 2002
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Josephine Ellen Parfait Naccio; sons, Norman Jr., Andrew, Ricky, Rodney and Chad Naccio; daughters, Gayle N. Daigle, Cheryl N. Burgett, Norma Jean N. Ramey, Barbara Naccio, Rene N. Garcia and Debbie N. Morato; brother, Philocles Naccio; sisters, Amy Mae N. Billiot, Marie N. Boudreaux, Antoinette N. Carnes, Eleanor N. Jelks and Jeanne N. Deshazo; 34 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Baptiste and Victoria Billiot Naccio; daughter, Tammy Naccio; brothers, Anthony and John Naccio; and two grandchildren
• enjoyed cooking

Hazel Musgrave St. Pierre

• age 81, a native of Salem, Mo., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by daughters, Sandra Schoen Akins, Sharon Schoen Knecht, Judy Schoen Galliano and Diane Schoen Ferguson; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchidren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifford 'Cliff' St. Pierre; and parents, Irbe Musgrave and Ercie Brown Kampmeyer

Kelly J. Talbot

• age 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:22 a.m. Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Larry and Ronald Talbot of Labadieville; daughters, Antoinette T. LeBlanc of Napoleonville, Jeannette M. Talbot of Bayou Blue and Mary Jane LeBlanc of Thibodaux; sister, Solange Talbot Boudreaux; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Landry Talbot; parents, Rodolph J. and Antoinette Richard Talbot; brothers, Abby, Elvest, Claude and Dewey Talbot; and sisters, Annie Thibodeaux and Lucy Talbot LeBlanc

Mercedes Mitchell Williams

• age 77, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Nov. 30, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemtery
• survived by her husband, Cornelius Williams Sr.; daughters, Betty Bailey, Letty Parker and Cynthia M. Williams; sons, Cornelius Jr., Vincent, Stanley and Rodney Williams; sister, Enola Morris; brother, Charles Mitchell; 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Sadie Oliver Mitchell; one sister; four brothers; and one grandson

 

DECEMBER 10, 2002

Alan Charles Alleman

• age 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died Dec. 7, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his mother, Shirley Lirette Benoit of Gonzales; brothers, Robert, Clarence Jr., and Tony Benoit, Alton and Danny Alleman; and sisters, Theresa Lirette and Wanda Vedros
• preceded in death by his father, Irby Alleman; brother, Christopher Benoit; and sister, Virgie Alleman

Raymond Joseph Authement Sr.

• age 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his mother, Mary Ann LeBouef Authement; sons, Raymond 'R.J.' Authment Jr. and Anthony 'Tony' Authement; brothers Edward, Ronald, Jeffery and Allen Authement; sisters, Agnus Authement, Judy Vito and Mary Jean Authement; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Edmond J. Authement; and brother, Edward Authement

Albert E. Cheramie

• age 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 a.m. Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Audrey Pierce Cheramie; daughters, Lois C. Doucet, Claudette Cheramie and Patty Boquet; sisters, Beulah Toups and Edith Kieffe; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Josephine Savoie Cheramie; brother, Widman Cheramie; and sister, Zoe’ Cheramie
• Catholic; enjoyed gardening

Lawrence Joseph Dugas Sr.

• age 76, a native of Marrero and resident of Gray, died at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Gloria Pitre Dugas of Gray; sons, Lawrence J. Jr., Dwayne P. and Don Dugas; daughters, Marlina Kelly, Lydia Dugas, Sharon Boudreaux, Melissa Dugas and Norreen Fry; brothers, Wilson Jr., Allen, Eugene and Roland Dugas; sisters, Ollie Fanguy, Carmen Bussey and Lillian Dugas; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Joseph Sr. and Carmen Porrier Dugas
• retired crane operator for Dravo, Inc.; U. S. Marine Corps veteran who served during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations

Patrick Earnest

• age 36, a native of Moline Ill., and resident of Houma, died Nov. 27, 2002
• survived by his parents, Janice and Ed Earnest; brothers, David and Samuel Staub; and sisters, Debra Earney and Madora Staub
• preceded in death by his father, Maurice Staub; and brother, Gary Staub
• computer tech for Edison Chouest Offshore

Catherine Danos Lombas

• age 56, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 8, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Lombas Sr.; sons, Wayne, James A. Jr. and Aubrey Lombas; sisters, Laura Stout and Bridget Duhon; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Velma Plaisance Danos
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed making candy and playing cards

Hazel Webre Moreau

• age 98, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Claire Mchalik and Marilyn Plauche; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Carlos A Moreau; parents, Felix and Alice Kelly Webre; brother, Arthur Webre; and sister, Alice Bourgeois
• retired teacher for Terrebonne Parish School Board; member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority and Terrebonne Retired Teachers; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Dupre J. Richard

• age 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:39 a.m. Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley R. Richard; son, Perry Richard; daughters, Nancy R. Monnier, Patsy R. Thibodaux and Sandra R. Naquin; sisters, Alice Mae R. Papa and Jeanne R. Boudreaux; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Boudreaux Richard

 

DECEMBER 11, 2002

Margaret Marie Triche Dupre Breaux

• age 80, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 7:22 p.m. Dec. 9
• visitation Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her second husband, Alvin J. Breaux Sr. of Houma; son, Woodrow 'Woody' Dupre Jr.; daughters, Mary M. Dupre of Las Vegas, Nev. and Gwendolyn Sachar of Easley, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow Dupre Sr.; and parents, Paul and Bella Kern Triche
• employee of Fun Tours for nine years as a tour bus host and a member of the Bayou Blue Lions Club; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Betty Bouvier Danos

• age 71, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her son, Darryl 'Poncho' Danos; daughter, Ginny Landry; sisters, Essie Ougel and Beverly Pitre; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Tilman 'Blackie' Danos; parents, Vorris and Clairise Cheramie Bouvier; and brother, Nursey Bouvier
• member of the Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed gardening

Clovis Jean Triche

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Enola Cavalier Triche of Gray; sons, James and Randy J. Triche; daughters, Cindy T. Pitts and Myra T. LeCompte; sisters, Mary Alice Bergeron of Gray and Hazel D. LeBouef of Houma; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Atney and Clothilde Marcel Triche; brothers, Cleveland, Anthony, Claude and Maurice Triche; and sisters, Daisy Mae and Joyce Triche
• retired barge foreman for McDermott after 35 years; member of the Thibodaux Masonic Lodge 307

 

DECEMBER 12, 2002

Iris Robichaux Borne

• age 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward F. Borne of Houma; son, Bob Hebert of Melbourne, Fla.; daughter, Joan Hebert Oakes of Texarkana, Texas; stepdaughters, Elizabeth Gonzales of Cedar Park, Texas, and Brenda Byrd of Longview, Texas; brother, Emmett Robichaux Jr. of Houma; sisters, Althea Malbrough and Diane Robichaux of Houma; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Marie Bodin Robichaux; daughter, Debra Hebert; sisters, Dolores Thibodeaux and Darlyne Acosta; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Bodin and Mr. and Mrs. Felicien Robichaux
• legal secretary, secretary for sales firm, a medical transcriptionist and a past real estate agent for Logan Babin; member of Beta Sigma Phi, Catholic Daughters, and administrative assistant at Southdown Museum

Inez Josephine Boura

• age 86, a native of Delcambre and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 p.m. Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Warren John and Murphy Joseph Boura; daughters, Mary Lillian LeBouef, Peggy Ann Terrebonne, Ruby Helen Duet, Juanita Marie Gisclair, Ida Billiot, Gladys Schexnayder and Monica Boura; 34 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Boura; parents, Helen Robichaux and Frank Formetal; brothers, Ollie and Aubrey Formetal; half brother, Arthur Miguez; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed dancing

Ronald J. Henry

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Dec. 10, 2002
• burial at St. Francis de Salles No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his mother, Bernice C. Henry of Houma; and brothers, Kenneth C. Henry of Houma and Camile C. Henry of Marshall, Texas
• preceded in death by his father, Camille C. Henry Sr.; grandparents, Joseph V. and Clothilde J. Crochet and Constant E. and Olidie C. Henry
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; retired engineer from Tide Water Marine

Abbey Joseph Lapeyrouse

• age 99, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:53 p.m. Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Cemtery in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Florence Marie Robichaux Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; sons, Lloyd Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and Tillman Lapeyrouse of Presque Isle; daughters, Viona Chabert of Houma, Ouida Lirette of Chauvin and Una Arcement of Presque Isle; sister, Vivian L. Duplantis of Chauvin; 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Lapeyrouse and Emma LeBlanc Lapeyrouse; brothers, Henry, Arthur and Lenward Lapeyrouse; and sisters, Lydia L. Boudreaux and Pearl L. Hutchinson
• retired trapper and fisherman; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ray A. Meade

• age 35, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:35 p.m. Dec. 7, 2002
• visitation Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Royal Meade Sr. of Houma and Elouise Meade of Raceland; stepson, Treyvoine Williams of Houma; daughters, Raynell Joseph of Tulsa, Okla., and De’Shell Burdis of Thibodaux; sister, Amanda Denise Baloney of Raceland; brothers, Royal Meade Jr. of Lockport, Rennard Meade of Hahnville and Reginald Meade Sr. of West Marrero; and grandmother, Marjorie Bradley of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly M. Meade; and grandparents, the Rev. Thomas Bradley and Samuel and Lizzie Charles
• Baptist; hobbies included basketball

Odilia Foret Sevin

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 p.m. Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin
• survived by her husband, Horace P. Sevin; sons, Horace J. Sevin and Carl A. Sevin; daughter, Cheryl Sevin LeBouef; brothers Leroy, Loney, Harold, Oneal and Junius Foret; sisters, Eula Foret, Florence F. Chauvin, Noticia Bunker, Beatrice Gisclair, Ouida F. LeCompte and Helen A. Naquin; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene E. and Josephine Blanchard Foret; brothers, Uhlan and Jervais Foret and Clarence Sr. and Lawrence Authement; sisters, Dorita F. Chauvin and Helena A. Forest
• Catholic

Ruby Benoit Wukasch

• age 87, a native of Kinder and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Dec. 10, 2002
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her son, Douglas Benoit; daughter, Betty Benoit Bascle; sisters, Irene LaFleur and Julia Fuselier; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elie Benoit; second husband, Vernon Smith; third husband, Alfred Wukasch; parents, Ernest and Doris Johnson Bell; daughters, Stella Toups and Jimmie Picou; brother, Royal Young; and sisters, Caroline Hasset and Virginia Daigle
• parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church

 

DECEMBER 13, 2002

Pearl Angel Rodriguez

• age 82, a native of Raceland and resident of New Iberia, died at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Eve Rodriguez Miguez of New Iberia; nephews, Gerry Arcement of New Orleans, Gene Miguez of St. Martinville, James and John Miguez, both of Lafayette; Kenneth Miguez of Coteau, Steve Miguez of Loreauville, Francis Rodriguez of Raceland and Junius Rodriguez of Illinois; and nieces, Janet Arcement Beeson, Joy Arcement Black and Judy Rodriguez, all of New Orleans and Ann Miguez Segura of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her parents, Avis and Josephine Theriot Rodriguez; sister, Eunice Rodriguez Arcement; and brothers, Dewey and Junius Rodriguez
• Pallbearers were Gerry Arcement, Joshua Black, Blake, James, John and Steve Miguez

Angelic Blanchard Dupre Soudelier

• age 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Paul Bee Soudelier; son, Wilton Dupre Jr.; daughters, Nelly Dupre Robichaux; Dolores Dupre Crochet, the Rev. Theresa Neil; brothers, Jerris Blanchard and Steve Dubois; sisters, Mary Curtis and Elma Benoit of Houma and Betty Joyce Blanchard of Bayou Dularge; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Wilton Dupre Sr.; parents, Ernest and Elmire Prosperie Blanchard; brothers, Roy, Druis, Henry, Roland and Russell Blanchard; sisters, Edna Pellegrin and Wilma LeBouef; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary; a five star mother, VFW auxiliary; a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; homemaker and a former employee of South Louisiana Medical Center

Dave Stevenson Sr.

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:55 a.m. Dec. 5, 2002
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frances M. Stevenson; mother, Mary Smith; sons, Dave Stevenson Jr., Kevin Ricks Stevenson; daughters, Betty Jean trench, Joyce Marie Frazier, Mary Etta Robertson, Lynn Onwusa, Lisa Marie Watkins and Monica Brown; brother, James Smith; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his adoptive parents, the Rev. and Mrs. John Stevenson; and son, Brad David Stevenson
• retired Assumption Parish deputy

 

DECEMBER 16, 2002

Exanna Duet Terrebonne

• age 86, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:47 p.m. Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Orand Sr. and Raymond Terrebonne; daughters, Tammy Bouzigard and Margie Crosby; brothers, Eule, Ivey and David Duet; sister, Evelia Dufrene; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Terrebonne; parents, Lezime and Rosina Gisclair Duet; brothers, Oran, Edison and Morris Duet; sister, Lezime Guidry; and an infant son
• Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Elmo ‘Moochie’ Soignet Sr.

• age 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 a.m. Dec. 16, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Lottie Dennis Soignet; son, Elmo Soignet Jr., daughter-in-law, Rose Soignet; daughters, Charlotte Thibodaux, Milly Borne and Ann Thibodaux; sons-in-law, Lester Thibodaux, Joseph Borne and Earl Thibodaux; sisters, Bessie Webre and Nora Gaudet; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph J. and Julie Bernard Soignet; brothers, Harry Clarence and R.J. Soignet; sisters, Jean Trosclair, Nettie Richard and Winnie Gaudet

Gary Joseph Lobue Sr.

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Husser, died December 12, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, with burial at Rose Memorial Cemetery in Hammond
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Fank Lobue of Husser; twin daughters, Lisa Ann Lobue Iverson of Terrytown and Kama Marie Lobue of Husser; sons, Gary Joseph Lobue Jr. of Lafayette and Todd Anthony Lobue of Harvey; sister, Emily Lobue Lingoni of Marrero; brother, Vincent Lobue of Barataria; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rosario and Inez Bourgeois Lobue

Russel ‘Rook’ Joseph Landry

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Ricky P. Landry of Napoleonville and Randal J. Landry of Baton Rouge; daughter, Suzanne Vice of Youngsville; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes LeBlanc Landry; and grandson, Jamie Guillot
• retired from Supreme Sugar Refinery in Labadieville

Carrie ‘Kay’ Florence Kraemer Landry

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:54 p.m. Dec. 13, 2002
• visitation today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Patrick 'Barry' and David Anthony Landry; daughters-in-law, Dottie Autry Landry and Ada Brooks Landry; sister, Emily Kraemer Albert of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Becky Landry Valicevic of Lafayette, Jill Landry Vacchiano of Houma, Leah Landry Porche and husband Corey of Metairie, Jennifer Landry Solet and husband Maurice of Lafayette and Heather Landry of Chauvin; and great-grandchildren, Bryce and Conner Valicevic, both of Lafayette, Carissa Porche, Jordan Porche, Alanna Solet and Cade Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Landry; parents, Louis and Eve Morris Kraemer; brothers, Didier, Avie, Wilson and Blaise Kraemer; and sister, Julia Kraemer Ford
• homemaker and a member of Lou Ann Doll Club and the Thibodaux-Lafourche Genealogist Society

Dorothy Janata

• age 79, a native of Chipley, Fla., and resident of New Orleans, died December 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery
• survived her son, William Ola Sr.; brother, Donald Pickering of Houma; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her son, David Alfred Ola.

Maria Ann Duet

• age 54, a native of Korea and resident of the United States, died at 11 a.m. Dec. 11, 2002
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Ronnie J. Duet; mother, Lee Kyung Ja; daughters, Gina M., Bibiana M. and Oriana M. Duet; brother, Chang Kun Pak; and sister, Yong Suk Ann Hogan
• preceded in death by her father, Bu Hyun Pak
• housewife and a mother; Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Junius ‘Coon’ Joseph Dupre Sr.

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his sons, David J. Dupre Sr. of Covington, Norman J. Dupre of Bayou Blue, Junius 'T Jun' J. Dupre Jr. of Schriever and Philip J. Dupre of Houma; daughters-in-law, Karen and Sheila Dupre; daughters, Anita D. Gautreaux, Bernice D. Rouen of Schriever and Loretta D. Babin of Houma; sons-in-law, Dennis Gautreaux, Wayne Rouen and Gary Babin; 11 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Aucoin Dupre; parents, Claverie and Bernice LeBoeuf Dupre; brothers, Delvin J. Sr. and Alvin 'Dick' Dupre
• fourth degree Knight of Columbus and an honor guard in KC Council 7657

Nowana D. Badeaux

• age 58, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 13, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Laddie Badeaux Sr., mother, Mathilda Breaux Dominique Orgeron; son, Laddie Badeaux Jr.; daughters, Amelia B. Foshee and Hope Leonard; brothers, Lawrence, Noldon and James Dominique; sisters, Leanno Schouest, Mary Mae Hebert, Georgina Lepine; half-sister, Julie Matherne; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Nolan Dominique; and sister, Marie Dominique
• homemaker

 

DECEMBER 17, 2002

Philip Joseph Adams

• age 47, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:20 a.m. Dec. 16, 2002
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his father, Nolan Sylvester Adams Sr.; brothers, Chris J. and Jerry Adams; and sisters, Shirley Boudreaux, Judy Meaux and Enola Breaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Badeaux Adams; brothers, Nolan Jr. and Daniel Adams; and sisters, Emily and Patricia Adams

Eva Watts

• age 84, a native of St. Louis, Mo., and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:24 p.m. Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jess Watts; sister, Cona Leach; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Elsie Henchie Jones; sons, Jessie Lee and Roy Watts; brother, George Jones and sister, Clara Neelie

 

DECEMBER 18, 2002

Evelyn L. Barnhill

• age 74, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. December 15, 2002
  memorial service held Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma
• survived by her sons, Rick and Jack Redus; daughters, Mary Lou Darling and Dava Ann Horton; stepsons, Don, Max and Larry Barnhill; daughters-in-law, Leron and Barbara Redus; step-daughter-in-laws, Denise and Gail Barnhill; son-in-laws, Gene Darling and Kenny Horton; brothers, Bill and Richard Price; sisters, Lou Landry and Faye Allen; sisters-in-law, Willetta, Mildred and Lanell Price; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, C. M. 'Jack' Barnhill; parents, Radford and Madonna Price; brothers, Olvin and Leonard Price; sister, Ivy Jo Price; and sister-in-law, Pearl Price
• born in Mobeetie, Texas, raised in Borger, Texas, and was a long time resident of Pampa and Sargent, Texas, before moving to Houma in 2001
• member or First United Methodist Church and past president of the Sargent, Texas, VFW Auxiliary

Iven J. Bergeron

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 2:16 a.m. Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation today at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virginia LeBlanc Bergeron; sons, Iven J. Jr., David P. and Benny M. Bergeron; daughter, Veronica A. Bergeron; sisters, Hesmie Bergeron Himel and Thelma Bergeron Thibodeaux; grandchildren, Troy David Bergeron, Angelle Marie Bergeron Holyfiled, Todd Michael Bergeron, David Phillip Bergeron Jr., Chad David Bergeron and Grady Alan Bergeron; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Nicholas, Christian, Grady Jr., Logan, Adeline, Brooklyn, Galen, Saren, Olivia and one unborn great-grandchild; and daughters-in-law, Sheri Lee Guidry Bergeron, Christine Caillouet Bergeron, Yvette Mercil Bergeron Gautreaux and Karen Langlois Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Angela Oncale Bergeron; brother, Hervey Bergeron; sister, Elsie Bergeron Gilbert; and brother-in-law, Roy Himel
• member of various religious and social organizations and served in a leadership capacity in many; member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society, as well as a leader in the Circle Civitan Club of Baton Rouge; founding member of the Krewe of Chronus in Thibodaux
• notary public for most of his adult life and served our country in the U. S. Army during World War II; on a troop ship headed toward the Island of Japan when the war ended
• early radio work as an announcer, crooner, singer, music groups, orchestra leader and all around entertainer; church choirs and hymns of praise
• he and Virgie were married on December 24, 1938
• good businessman and successful in all his endeavors; bookkeeper, entertainer, insurance sales and management; finished his career as a successful professional landman; his three sons and all five grandsons make their living as professional landmen
• handsome, blue-eyed man with a bounce in his step and song in his lips; a good and honest man; a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather

Michael Brandon Maklary

• age 24, a resident of Folsom, died Dec. 14, 2002
• visitation today at Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Albany; religious service held today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Vivian and Michael Maklary of Folsom; sister, Nicole Maklary of Folsom; maternal grandmother, Marie Baham of Folsom; and paternal grandparents, Kalsie and Elizabeth Picou of Ponchatoula
• students at Nicholls State University, where he studied culinary arts at the Chef John Folse Institute; member of Theta Xi fraternity and a member of Hungarian Presbyterian Church; raised around the world, growing up in a military family; loved Louisiana and France, but called Louisiana home

Joseph ‘Papa Joe’ Frank Nicotra

• age 82, a native of New York and resident of Houma, died at 10:34 a.m. Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Frances Garrett Nicotra; sons, Joseph J. and Frank D. Nicotra and Jerry L. Anthony; daughters, Victoria Nicotra Brumfield and April Nicotra Oreuto; sister, Vincenza 'Vee' Nicotra Puccio; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Vincenza Nicotra; son, Richard Allen Nicotra; brother, John Nicotra; and sisters, Elenore Nicotra and Anna Nicotra Monico
• Catholic; served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and 40/8 of New York

 

DECEMBER 19, 2002

Norman ‘Bud’ J. Arcement

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Stillwater, Minn., died Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation today at Simonet Funeral Home in Stillwater; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Stillwater
• survived by his wife, Frances Arcement; daughters, Sandra Arcement of California and Sally Byland of Rush City, Minn; sister, Rita Theriot of Raceland; brothers, Roland of Lockport and Alvin Arcement of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Agnes Arcement; sister, Eva Legendre; brothers, Ovile, Clarence, Eneas and Fred Arcement

Mary Greco Chiasson

• age 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 18, 2002
• visitation 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 son, Edwin H. Chiasson Jr.; daughter, Stella C. Lasseigne; sister, Sarah G. Morvant; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edwin H. Chiasson Sr.; parents, Sam and Benedicta Papa Greco; brothers, Vincent, Charley and Jutz Greco; and sisters, Kate Greco, Pena Greco and Rosa Cangemi

Jimmy W. Clement Sr.

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Mary DeArmond Clement; mother, Nerva Robertson Burnett; sons, Jimmy Jr. and Adam B. Clement; brothers, Randy Clement, Glen Benoit and Perry Burnett; sisters, Arlene Matherne, Lisa Chiasson, Janine Mooney and Romona Clement; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Herbert P. Clement
• Presbyterian; an avid C.B. radio enthusiast

Kelly Deroche Hebert

• age 27, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Arthur Hebert Jr.; parents, Willis Deroche and Judy Deroche; stepmother, Nadine Deroche; son, Austin Hebert; daughter, Kayla Hebert; brothers, Wayne and Todd Deroche; sisters, Laurie Brady, Candy Deroche and Marti Robicheaux; and grandmother, Lillian Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Hilda Adams; and brother, Willis Deroche Jr.

Andrew Richard Martinolich

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jefferson, died at 9:50 p.m. Nov. 26, 2002
• burial was at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum in Metairie
• survived by his sons, Mark A. and Kevin D. Martinolich; daughters, Mona M. Ellender, Linda M. Betancourt and Sandra M. Kennedy; brothers, Nick, Johnny and Joe Martinolich; and nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Theriot Martinolich; and brother, Octave Martinolich
• retired truck driver for National Tea Co.

Lloyd F. Waguespack

• age 84, a native of West Baton Rouge and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 18, 2002
• visitation Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Jess J. and Lanny P. Waguespack; daughters-in-law, Kathleen Lemann Waguespack and Faye Lozzie Waguespack; brothers, Gaston Jr. and A. Ray Waguespack; sisters-in-law, Renee Lee, Joyce, Lelia B. and Elaine N. Waguespack; sister, Marie W. Williams, brother-in-law, Earl Williams Sr.; grandchildren and spouses, P. Andre and Linda George Waguespack of Napoleonville, Thomas P. and Amy Zeno Waguespack of Baton Rouge, Nicole W. and Todd Surovell of Tucson, Ariz., Stacie W. and Robert Dusterberg of Chicago, Ill, Jacques R. Waguespack of Baton Rouge, Marc W. Waguespack and fiancee Ashley Marcello
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Cancienne; parents, Gaston J. Sr. and Marie Schexnayder Waguespack; son, Jon F. Waguespack, stepmother, Cornelia Pellegrin; brothers, Daniel, Vernon, William 'Bill' O. and Minor Waguespack
• retired John Deer dealer and a founder of Waguespack Tractor Company and Waguespack Machinery Service, Inc.

 

DECEMBER 20, 2002

Jasmine Marie Henderson

• infant, 1 year old, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Dec. 17, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Kathy Marie Henderson of LaPlace, and father Mark L. Vining of New Sarpy; stepbrothers, Jacob Klenert of Morgan City and Marc L. Vining Jr. of New Sarpy and paternal grandparents, Veronica Vining of Laplace, and Robert Murray of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Wayne J. Sr. and Louise A. Henderson

James ‘Jimmy’ Dobbs Landry Sr.

• age 81, a native of White Castle and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Eve Richard Landry, sons, James Dobbs Landry and Kevin Paul Landry; daughters, Grettle Ann Blanchard of Aransas Pass, Texas, Cynthia 'Cindy' Mary Robertson of Scottsboro, Ala.; brothers, Loles 'Jack' Landry Jr. of White Castle; sisters, Vertile Cavalier of Gonzales and Lue Ida Albarado of White Castle; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Loles P. Sr. and Harriet Callahan Landry

Paulette Pontiff Malbrough

• age 51, a native of Algiers and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:40 p.m. Dec. 19, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rickie Malbrough; son, Ronnie Malbrough; daughter, Renee Malbrough Allemand; brothers, L.J. and Abel Pontiff; sister, Alice Quatrevingt; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Levans 'Coon' and Ethel Toups Pontiff
• transcriber for Houma Orthoepedic Clinic

Linda Coleman Mitchell

• age 50, a native of Raceland and resident of Talledega, Ala., died Dec. 11
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Saturday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Murray Mitchell of Houma; mother, Irma Coleman of Raceland; son, Curtis Raymond Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Bishop Samuel Jones of Jeanerette, Ernest Coleman and Micheal Coleman of Raceland, Bishop William Caldwell, Clifford Brown, Douglas Coleman and Donald Coleman, and Willie Smith III of Houma, Bishop Oliver Coleman of New Orleans, Lee Coleman, Anthony Coleman and Spencer Davis; sisters, Elvina Thompkins, Ernestine Jones, Amanda Franklin and Gail Folse of Raceland, Elnora Jones of Thibodaux, Audrey Robinson of Gibson and Kathaline Sims of Bridge City; she is also survived by one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Willie Smith Jr.; sister, Ida Coleman; grandparents, Elvina and Edmond Coleman Sr., and Elizabeth and Alfred Baloney Sr.
• member of Holiness Move of God Bible Way Deliverance Church in Talledaga, Ala.

 

DECEMBER 23, 2002

Jackson Christian Fahrig

• infant, of Luluing, died at 11:55 p.m. Dec. 21, 2002
• visitation today at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling; religious service held today at the church
• survived by his parents, Jasper Frederick III and Angela Profumo Fahrig; grandparents William and Mary P. Mitchell and Jasper Jr. and Teresa G. Fahrig; and a sister Elisa Marie Fahrig

Jeffery J. Lirette Jr.

• age 50, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:13 p.m. Dec. 19, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathleen Deroche Lirette; sons, Jeffery J. III and Matthew P. Lirette; daughter, Michelle C. Ray; sisters, Joyce L. Fanguy and Lois L. Domangue; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery Sr. and Orenea Martha Lirette; and brother, Roland Lirette Sr.
• Fire Chief of Grand Caillou, a fire investigator for Terrebonne Parish, a member of the Fire Chief Association and International Association of Arson Investigators; member of Little Caillou Fire Department for 35 years and a Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Deputy for 12 years

Philip L. Weimer Sr.

• age 74, a native and resident of the St. Charles Community, died at 1:15 p.m. Dec. 22, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Goldie Riche Weimer; son, Philip Weimer Jr.; daughters, Myra Elliott, Paula Barker and Jennifer Segner; brothers Clement J. Weimer Jr. and Robert Weimer; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clement J. Weimer Sr. and Lucy Guedry Weimer; brothers, Frank, W.G. and Charles Weimer; sisters, Mary Robichaux, Gabe Melancon and Margaret Richard

 

DECEMBER 24, 2002

Leonard Wade Gravois Sr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Elvige Marse Gravois of Vacherie; sons, Leonard W. Jr., Gerard and Wayne Gravois of Vacherie and Carol Gravois of Thibodaux; brother, Antoine E. Gravois; sister, Therese Gravois Oubre; daughters-in-law, Shirlene and Darlene Gravois of Vacherie and Maureen Gravois of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Wendy and Bart Broussard, Lenny and Kristi, Jamie and Lori, Ryan and Shelli, Brandon and Sarah, Casie, Stacie, Lauren, Shaun, Ashlee, Aaron, Wesley, Bennett and Caroline Gravois; and great-grandchildren, Layne and Hudson Gravois
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bertha Rodrigue Gravois; brothers, Louis, Jean Paul and Augustin Gravois; sisters, Angele Gravois Steib and Henrietta Gravois; and half-sisters, Aline Gravois Rodrigue, Elixabeth 'Elise' Gravois Becnel and Marie Gravois Falgoust
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514; retired school bus driver for the St. James Parish School Board with 16 years of service and a co-owner of L&H Gravois General Merchandise Grocery

Dolores James Vidrine

• age 74, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Galliano, died at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, a private graveside service followed
• survived by her sons, James Vidrine of Thibodaux and Brian Vidrine of Cut Off; daughters, Renee Schilling of Lafayette and Michelle Vidrine of New Orleans; brother, Ellis James Jr. of Denham Springs; sister, Dianne Blouin of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Angelle, Christopher and Monique Schouest, Chad, Melissa, Rene’, Rhea and James Vidrine Jr.; and great-grandchild, Grace Vidrine
• preceded in death by her husband, Sylvon 'Buster' Vidrine; parents, Ellis and Cecile Vignes James; son-in-law, Leslie Schouest; and sister, Lolita McCrane

 

DECEMBER 25, 2002

Leonard WadeGravois Sr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Elvige Marse Gravois of Vacherie; sons, Leonard W. Jr., Gerard and Wayne Gravois of Vacherie and Carol Gravois of Thibodaux; brother, Antoine E. Gravois; sister, Therese Gravois Oubre; daughters-in-law, Shirlene and Darlene Gravois of Vacherie and Maureen Gravois of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Wendy and Bart Broussard, Lenny and Kristi, Jamie and Lori, Ryan and Shelli, Brandon and Sarah, Casie, Stacie, Lauren, Shaun, Ashlee, Aaron, Wesley, Bennett and Caroline Gravois; and great-grandchildren, Layne and Hudson Gravois
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bertha Rodrigue Gravois; brothers, Louis, Jean Paul and Augustin Gravois; sisters, Angele Gravois Steib, Henrietta Gravois and Clair Gravois Hirsch; and half-sisters, Aline Gravois Rodrigue, Elixabeth 'Elise' Gravois Becnel and Marie Gravois Falgoust
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514; retired school bus driver for the St. James Parish School Board with 16 years of service and a co-owner of L&H Gravois General Merchandise Grocery

Norman M. St. Amant

• age 90, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002
• visitation Friday at Boutte Assembly of God Church in Boutte; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his daughter, Marietta S. Babineaux; sisters, Nettie Multer and Vera Neil; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Helen Tregle St. Amanet; parents, Francios and Catherine Trauth St. Amanet; brothers, Frank, Ignatious, Jesse, Alton, Van, Nolan, Gerald and Marvin St. Amant; and sisters, Elise Cocke, Iona Cantrelle and Bernadine Melancon

Helen Gale Steward

• age 49, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Baton Rouge, died Dec. 20, 2002
• visitation Friday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Debbie S. Brown of Baton Rouge; sons, Detrick and Dewayne Steward of Baton Rouge; sisters, Constance Dorsey and Melissa Anderson, both of Belle Rose, Emma Steward of Donaldsonville, Rosilyn Boyd of Baton Rouge and Shenell Steward Jacks of Oakland, Calif; brothers, Earl Burd of Belle Rose, Andrew and Wallace Steward of Raceland and Robert Steward of Pittsburg, Calif.; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Andrew Steward

 

DECEMBER 26, 2002

Chester ‘Chet’ Joseph Ardoin

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 a.m. Dec. 25, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Marvin, Timothy and Randy Ardoin; daughter, Juanita Vilcan; brother, Harold 'Pee Wee' Ardoin; sister, Helen Trahan; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Theriot Ardoin; parents, Dallas and Sedonia Falterman Ardoin; and grandson, Jody Paul Ardoin
• retired operator for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government; parishioner for St. Bernadette Catholic Church; U. S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II

Aline B. Cantrelle

• age 92, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Dec. 25, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Donald Cantrelle
• preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Cantrelle; parents, Etienne and Celeste Chauvin Boudreaux; brothers, Maurice, Julien, Paul, Albert, Alfred and Henry Boudreaux; and sisters, May and Lucille Boudreaux

Leonard Wade Gravois Sr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 9 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Elvige Marse Gravois of Vacherie; sons, Leonard W. Jr., Gerard and Wayne Gravois of Vacherie and Carol Gravois of Thibodaux; brother, Antoine E. Gravois; sister, Therese Gravois Oubre; daughters-in-law, Shirlene and Darlene Gravois of Vacherie and Maureen Gravois of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Wendy and Bart Broussard, Lenny and Kristi, Jamie and Lori, Ryan and Shelli, Brandon and Sarah, Casie, Stacie, Lauren, Shaun, Ashlee, Aaron, Wesley, Bennett and Caroline Gravois; and great-grandchildren, Layne and Hudson Gravois
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bertha Rodrigue Gravois; brothers, Louis, Jean Paul, Joseph and Augustin Gravois; sisters, Angele Gravois Steib, Henrietta Gravois and Clair Gravois Hirsch; and half-sisters, Aline Gravois Rodrigue, Elixabeth 'Elise' Gravois Becnel and Marie Gravois Falgoust
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514; retired school bus driver for the St. James Parish School Board with 16 years of service and a co-owner of L&H Gravois General Merchandise Grocery

Carine Landry Templet

• age 81, a native of Brule St. Martin and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:42 a.m. Dec. 25, 2002
• visitation Friday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Harold Templet; daughter, Myra Templet Miller; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Templet; parents, Moise and Lizzy Casteigne Landry; sons, Louis and David Templet, brother, Leroy Landry; and sisters, Melba Siebert, Joyce Crawford, Gladys Chamberlain and Norma Roberts

Massie A. Thomassie Jr.

• age 84, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 4 a.m. Dec. 24, 2002
• visitation today and Friday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his wife, Shirley B. Thomassie; sons, Joseph and Dennis Thomassie; daughter, Doris Salamone; stepson, Ronnie Billiot; brothers, Douglas, Roland, Jerry, Robert and Nathan Thomassie; sister, Florence Sanders; three grandchildren and one step-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Audie R. Thomassie; parents, Massie A. Sr. and Marie Guidry Thomassie; and brothers, Clifton and Leo Thomassie

 

DECEMBER 27, 2002

John F. Bowie

• age 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:06 a.m. Dec. 26, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by 10 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Mary Block Bowie; brothers, Leo and Allen Bowie; and sisters, Edith Kearns, Mary Lucille Phillips and Felicy Bowie

Emily Theresa Williams Cook

• age 85, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:05 a.m. Dec. 23, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Sylvester Cook Jr., of Sacramento, Calif., Harold and Gregory Cook of Thibodaux; daughter, Enola C. Mack Woods of Thibodaux; brothers, Peter Roy Bergeron of Los Angeles, Calif., and Donald Bergeron of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Genevia Bergeron of Marerro, Elnora Bergeron of San Diego, Calif., and Ethel B. Peltier of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Cook Sr.; parents, Alfred and Elmedia Williams; son, Alfred Cook Sr; brother, Herbert Bergeron Sr.; and sisters, Audry Williams, Rose Bell Brisco, and Margary Rome
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and served on all Auxiliary Boards; hobbies included sewing and cooking

Smiley Joseph Galliano

• age 83, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:22 a.m. Dec. 26, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at South Lafourche Baptist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Annie Adams Galliano; sons, Randy and Pete Galliano; daughter, Toni Rushing of Natchitoches; brother, Horace Galliano; sisters, Sally Armentor, Angelina Danos, Clarice Gisclair, Henrietta Oster, Doris Hagan, Joyce Fullilove and Nancy Surles; grandchildren, Jason, Joel, Rebecca and Ashleigh Galliano, DeShae and Damian Mouton, Jessica Rushing Odom, Jonathan Rushing and Dawn Mouton Bueche
• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Antoine and Selima Ledet Galliano; brothers, Ernest and Bud Galliano; and sister, Rena Galliano
• deacon of South Lafourche Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; retired compressor operator for Texaco

Bessie Joyce McBride Haydel

• age 81, a resident of Franklin, died at noon Dec. 24, 2002
• visitation today at Church of the Assumption in Franklin; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin
• survived by her daughters, Toni H. Ibert of Franklin, Robyn H. Boudreaux of Lafayette and Anne H. Trahan of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Candace Melara of Franklin, Geoffrey Ibert of Morgan City, Amanda Dean of Scottsdale, Ariz., Philip Boudreaux Jr. and Margaret Boudreaux of Lafayette, William and Patrick Trahan of Thibodaux; sons-in-law, Charlie Ibert of Franklin, Philip Boudreaux of Lafayette and Thomas 'Bubba' Trahan of Thibodaux; nephew, Bill Ruskoski of Arnaudville; and great-niece, Marie Cole of Baldwin
• preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Gabriel Haydel; parents, Joseph Young and Lenora Mallard McBride; sister, Inez M. Ruskoski; and niece, Nikki Ruskoski

Caitlyn Marie Lee

• infant, of Golden Meadow, died Dec. 24, 2002
• visitation today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by her parents, Chantel Marie Felarise and Cleophas Joseph Lee; grandparents, Kirt Sr. and Phyllis Cheramie Felarise, Carl J. Lee and Brenda Curole Borne

Myra Katherine Lewis Lowery

• age 84, a native of Brawley, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 23, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Rosewood Park in Judson, Texas, graveside service Monday
• survived by her son, Donald Earl Lowery; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Nettie Gray Lewis

Christopher McMillian

• age 17, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Dec. 25, 2002
• funeral times were pending; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Ronnie Rogers and Linda McMillian Guidry; brother, Ronnie Rogers Jr.; stepfather, Albert Guidry; stepmother, Una Mae Chavez; stepbrothers, Ruben and Nicholas Chavez; stepsister, Autum Chavez; and devoted friend, Dawn Ledet
• preceded in death by his grandmothers, Leona Rogers and Dora Barger McMillian
• electrician’s assistant for Peterson Electric

Floyd L. Tastet

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 9:18 p.m. Dec. 24, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hilda Schmill Tastet; daughters, Joycelyn T. Fann and Cheryl T. Eymard; brother, Donald Tastet; sisters, Ida LeBlanc and Gertrude Rahn; six grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Valerie Danos Tastet; brothers, Paul, Roy, Earl and Roland Tastet; and sisters, Lucille Tastet, Enola Foret and Florence Breaux

Henry ‘Bear’ Williams

• age 99, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 24, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his sisters, Bertha Zardis of New Orleans and Olivia Smith of Raceland; and two brothers, Freddie Griffin of Thibodaux and Arthur Triggs of Houston, Texas
• preceded in death by his wife, Alma Williams; parents, Wallace and Bertha Johnson Williams; brothers, Taylor Johnson and Enich Griffin; and three additional brothers

 

DECEMBER 28, 2002

Kerry Joseph Delatte

• age 48, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2002
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Karen Kliebert Delatte; his father, Klebert Delatte; one son, Dylan Delatte; two brothers, Steve and Calvin Delatte; one sister, Rena Delatte; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Boudreaux Delatte; and one daughter, Lynne Delatte

Christopher McMillian

• age 17, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Ronnie Rogers and Linda McMillian Guidry; his stepfather, Albert Guidry; his stepmother, Una Mae Chavez; one brother, Ronnie Rogers Jr.; two stepbrothers, Ruben and Nicholas Chavez; one stepsister, Autum Chavez; his girlfriend, Dawn Ledet; and his aunts and uncles, Bill and Denise McMillian, Robert McMillian, Roy and Janet McMillian, Richard Williamson, Edna McMillian, Jerry McMillian, Bonnie McMillian, James Barger Jr., David Barger, Deborah Barger and Danial Barger
• preceded in death by his grandmothers, Leona Rogers and Dora Barger McMillian
• Catholic and an electrician’s assistant at Peterson Electric
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Gussie Saucier

• age 82, a resident of Plaisance, died at 5:56 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002
• visitation Sunday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Opelousas; rosary said; visitation to funeral time Monday at the church; mass with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elvie S. Saucier of Plaisance; two sons, Stanward Saucier and wife Karen of Westwego and Ricky Saucier of Lafayette; one daughter, Jennifer Briggs and husband Curtis Jr. of Houma; two brothers, J.L. Saucier of Cankton and Atwood Saucier of Ville Platte; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Regile’ and Alice Dupre Saucier; and two brothers, Johnny and Vionel Saucier
• member of the Elks Lodge of Opelousas; retired farmer and cook

 

DECEMBER 30, 2002

Cody Marquette Antill

• age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2002
• mass of burial was held today at St. Bridget Catholic Church; burial was at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Jeffery Joseph Antill of Schriever; mother and stepfather, Lisa Ann Torbert Marcell and Jerome Marcell of Gibson; brothers, Jacob Marcell of Gibson, Travis Marcell of San Antonio, Texas and Kyle Antill of Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Kaylen 'Noosy' Zerangue of Raceland, Shelby Antill of Birmingham, Ala.; paternal grandparents, Ray and Mary Antill of Schriever; paternal great-grandparents, Pearl Antill of Schriever and Velsie Landry of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Torbert Jr.; Grandmother, Jeanelle Lavergne Albert; great-grandfather, Charles Marquette Landry; grandparents, Alice Mae LeBouef Marcell, Roy Davis Marcell
• senior at H.L. Bourgeois High School; member of the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association and ranked 9th in the nation, he was a member of the National Little Britches and ranked second in the nation; loved bull riding, hunting and fishing

Margaret ‘Mage’ Dugas

• age 91, a resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 29, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Margaret Simoneaux; son-in-law, Terry Simoneaux; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tammy, Garrett, Tara and Taylor Zeringue, Troy Lafaye, Raven Simoneaux, Stephanie, Darryl, Shelby and Ali Benoit, Jennifer Jane, Kay and Zoe Aizen, Lauri, Byron and Justin Phoenix, Heidi Simoneaux and Blair Stevens
• preceded in death by her husband Louis 'Took' Dugas; parents, Henry and Lucy Heath Martin; brothers, Tom, Sam, Dot, Henry, Gay and Fred Martin; and sisters, Delba Martin, Manila Marchand and Lucy Ikerd

Gladys Dabney Harris

• age 82, a native and resident of Belle Rose, who died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002
• religious service was held Sunday; service was held at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose Sunday with dismissal today; burial was at the church’s cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest Harris Sr.; a daughter, Brenda Holmes Burd of Belle Rose; two sons, Ernest Jr. of Belle Rose and Roy Harris of Compton, Calif.; a sister, Dolores Arnold of New Orleans; two brothers, Willard Dabney of Inglewood, Calif. and Eddie Dabney of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, neices and nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Jake Dabney; a son, Kentrell Harris; a brother, four sisters and a grandson

Julius E. Hebert

• age 74, a native of Gretna and a resident of Houma, who died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• religious service held Tuesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church; visitation Tuesday at the church with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Paul A., John P., Dale J. and Chad M. Hebert; daughters, Elizabeth M. Elliott, Patricia 'Patti' A. Elliott, Faye E. Helton, Belita L. Naquin and Nanette A. Prestenbach; 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle Matherne Hebert; parents, Marguerite B. Hebert and Junius J. Hebert; a daughter, Julie Hebert Naquin; brothers, Johnny and Paul Albert Hebert; sisters, May Boquet, Nora Prosperie, Della Landry, Gladys Hebert, Florence Hebert, Flossie Chauvin and Bernadette Boureaux
• served in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post 0272; hobbies included gardening and he was a retired oil worker and school bus driver

Bessie C. Robichaux Mayet

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:05 p.m. Dec. 29, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Roland Joseph Mayet; sons, Larry Mayet and Eddie Hughes; daughter, Elaine Vining; eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alice Robichaux and Jeanne Stevens Budenich; stepfather, Michael Budenich; and sister, Irene Hughes
• member of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Hilary since 1965; treasurer for 25 years

Irene V. Nelson

• age 52, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Hammond, died at 4:28 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, John Bruce; brothers, Wallace Jr. and Roland Bruce Sr.; sisters, Florence Adams, Lillian Boura, June Guill and Sherry Bruce; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Joe Matherne and Veronica Verdin Bruce

Paul Timothy ‘Timmy Paul’ Parfait

• age 35, a native of Grand Caillou, and resident of Dulac, died Dec. 28, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Church in Dulac, followed by burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Michelle V. Parfait; parents, Jerry and Mary S. Parfait; son, Paul Timothy Parfait Jr.; daughters, Heather and Karrington Parfait; brothers, Gerald, Eric and Bradley Parfait; and sisters, Sylvia Robinson, Justine Fazzio, and Kellie Parfait
• preceeded in death by brothers Steven Solet and Anthony Parfait; and sisters, Denise Parfait and Baby Girl Parfait was employed at Supreme Services; member of the Blessed Kateri Circle, and his favorite pasttime was cooking

Irene Pinel Portier

• age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, who died at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday; visitation Tuesday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin; dismissal service at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by sons; Edward Portier of LaPlace, Bernard Portier of Thibodaux and Charles Portier of Chauvin; daughters, Claudette Authement of Chauvin, Anna Cunningham of Houma and Aline Truxillo of Raceland; 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Portier; parents, Norah John Pinel and Aline Marie Brunet Portier; a son, Mark Portier; a brother, Leon Pinel; and a sister, Katherine Sevin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Kevin Paul Uzzo

• age 30, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 27, 2002 as the result of a hunting accident
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Terry and Anna Kee; brother of Jeremiah and Joshua Kee; nephew, Alex Percy Kee; godson, Gage Michael Kee; and grandmother, Katherine Kee
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Jeanne Leonard and Bob Kee; aunt, Gertrude Leonard Harvey; and uncle, Gerald Leonard
• graduate of Thibodaux High School and worked for Grand Isle Shipyard in the offshore division

Bessie Soignet Webre

• age 96, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jeanerette, who died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 26, 2002
• mass of burial was celebrated Saturday at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by daughters, Sylvia Landry and Faye Landry of Jeanerette, Patsy Stewart of Youngsville; a son, Roy J. Webre Jr. of DeQuincy; a sister, Nora Gaudet of Baton Rouge; sons-in-law, Harold Landry of Jeanerette, Walter Landry of Jeanerette and Buddy Stewart of Youngsville; grandchildren, Sandra Boudreaux, Catherine, Chris, Christine, Jeffrey, John, Michael, Patrick, Robert, Stephen and Timothy Landry, Jeanne Shelton, Rebecca Napier and Rachel Muffoletto, all of Jeanerette, Susan Derouen of Patoutville, Becky Fowler of DeQuincy, Jeanny Gary of New Iberia, Julie Labiche of Lydia; Wally Landry of New Iberia, Douglas Stewart of Lafayette, Dr. Brian Stewart of Sulphur, Dr. Bruce Stewart of New York City, Roger Stewart of Mississippi and Roy Joseph Webre III of Dequincy; and 36 great grandchildren
• In 1926 she began working on a teaching degree at Northwestern State University; in 1931 she married Roy Joseph Webre, Sr. and in 1947 moved to Jeanerette with her family; held several teaching positions before she began teaching at St. Joseph School in Jeanerette where she taught grades 2, 3 and 4 for 35 years; in later years she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Webre Sr.; her father, Rudolf Soignet; her mother, Julia Bernard Soignet; a son, Rudolf Aaron Webre; sisters, Winnie Gaudet, Nettie Richard and Jeanne Tosclair; brothers, Clarence, Elmo, Harry and R.J. Soignet; a grandchild, Amy Landry
• pallbearers included Stephen Landry, Wally Landry, Robert Shelton, Brian Stewart, Roger Stewart, Roy J. Webre III; honorary pallbearers were Dr. N.C. Boudreaux, Dr. Steve Boudreaux and Pat Napier

Antoine Denis Lanaux

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lucy, died Dec. 27, 2002
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, in Hahnville; Rev. Bernard Francis officiated at a mass of burial today, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Mausoleum, in Paulina
• survived by his wife, Yolande Poche Lanaux; son Antoine Denis Lanaux 'Denny' III and his wife Lisa; daughter, Laure Marie Lanaux Mineo and husband Bob; brothers, Pierre B. Hilaire D., and Louis A. Lanaux Jr.; sister, Marthe L. Lanaux; and grandchildren Jonathan and Kyle Mineo, and Christopher, Courtney, Britten and Denis Lanaux IV
• preceded in death by his parents Joseph L. and Marie H. Thibodeaux Lanaux; and sister Marie L. Lanaux
• sugar cane planter and part owner and operator of T. Lanaux and Sons, at Glendale Plantation in Lucy; member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, American Legion Post 131, past commander of the Veterans of Foreign War post 3750, Knights of Columbus post 2409, a member of the Board of Directors of Destrehan Plantation, and an honorary board member of the American Sugar Cane League
• first lieutanent in the 60th Carrier Troop of U. S. Air Force during World War II; during his service he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign medal with two bronze stars

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002

Raymond A. Bouvier

• age 75, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7:55 p.m. Dec. 29, 2002
• he was cremated
• survived by his sons, Dave and Henri Bouvier; daughters, Claudia Hayes, Amy Fletcher, Pamela Stuttes and Brandi Phillips; brother, Dickerson Bouvier; sisters, Nettie Norgaard, Rowena Petit and Lillian Alario; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy B. Bouvier; parents, Davis and Camellia Pierce Bouvier; brother, David Bouvier; and sister, Mildred Bouvier

Margaret ‘Maggie’ Dugas

• age 91, a resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 29, 2002
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Margaret Simoneaux; son-in-law, Terry Simoneaux; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tammy, Garrett, Tara and Taylor Zeringue, Troy Lafaye, Raven Simoneaux, Stephanie, Darryl, Shelby and Ali Benoit, Jennifer Zane, Kay and Zoe Aizen, Lauri, Byron and Justin Phoenix, Heidi Simoneaux and Blair Stevens
• preceded in death by her husband Louis 'Took' Dugas; parents, Henry and Lucy Heath Martin; brothers, Tom, Sam, Dot, Henry, Gay and Fred Martin; and sisters, Delba Martin, Manila Marchand and Lucy Ikerd

Honore J. ‘Noray’ Melancon

• age 82, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his daughters, Ginny M. Clement, Nell M. Reece and Hazel M. Gautreaux; brother, Sterling Melancon; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Adams Melancon; parents, Gabriel and Emily Thibodaux Melancon; brothers, Ashton and Fernand Melancon; and sisters, Elvina Lirette, Yvonne Hebert, Maggie and Ruby Zeringue, Ora Lee Boudreaux and Bernice Tabor
• veteran of World War II and received four Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal