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Obituaries January, 2003 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  20 December 2004

JANUARY 1, 2003

Verna Gaidry Alexander

• age 94, a native of Valentine and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; funeral times were pending
• survived by her husband, Philip O. Alexander of Houma; son, John S. Dean; daughter-in-law, Jane Porche Dean; sisters, Thelma G. Dya of Houma and Claire G. Theriot of El Paso, Texas; grandchildren, Carey J., Randy P. and Michael W. Dean and Mary D. Crochet; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sproul F. Dean; parents, Servule E. and Marie Louise Whitney Gaidry; brothers, Edward S., Whitney P. and Donald P. Gaudry; and sisters, Wilda G. Roddy and Marie G. Dominguez
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Shirley Adams Bourgeois

• age 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Sharon "Tina" Bourgeois Ledet; sisters, Elnora Adams Loupe and Elvire Adams Plaisance; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy Bourgeois; Davis Adams and Nobracia Gisclair Adams Rodrigue; brothers, Phillis, Morris and Loven Adams; and sister, Armis "Pee Wee" Adams Sylvia

Louise Brignac

• age 72, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gray, died at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with graveside prayers said Thursday at Greenoaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge
• survived by her husband, Oray Ulysses Brignac; brother, Walter "Buddy" Craft; and sister, Dorothy C. Gauthier
• preceded in death by her parents, Rankin and Ernestine Loper Craft; daughter, Bonnie Sue Brignac; brothers, Dewey, Ellis, Bart and Jake Craft; and sister, Olla C. Ashley
• parishioner of St. Louis Church and a member of the St. Louis Ladies Altar Society, the Terrebonne Parish Food Bank and many charitable and civic organizations, including the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens Group, the Lions Club Auxiliary
• graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge

Lillie Pearl Detillier

• age 80, a native of Cullman, Ala., and resident of Paradis, died at 2:51 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Boutte Assembly of God in Boutte; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her husband, Milton J. Detillier; sons, James R. Miller of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Garry Wayne Mann of Big Lake; daughter, Sherrin Johnson of Owings Mills, Md., and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, William Elmer and Lillie P. Huskey Miller; sons, Joel Dean and Roger Dale Knight; brothers, Waymon and Joel David Miller; and sisters, Bonnie Stricklin and Nell McLean

Frances Alice Terrebonne Duet

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 31, 2002
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, David Duet Sr.; sons, David "T-Dave" Jr., Errol "Butch" and Earl Duet; grandchildren, Clint, Rickey, Joey, Todd, Jason and Jordan Duet and Vicki Duet Hayes; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Oliver "T-Coeur" Sr. and Rosia Pitre Terrebonne; brothers, Edmond, Earl, Oliver "Bee" Jr. and Leroy "NoNonk" Terrebonne Sr.; sisters, Earline Terrebonne, Gladys T. Callais, Renza T. Terrebonne and Yvonne T. Savoie Callais; and grandchildren, Eric and Marissa Duet
• enjoyed gardening, sewing and oil painting

Walton S. Fitch

• age 69, a native of Pointe-aux-Chene and resident of Lockport, died at 10:10 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Johnny and Charles Fitch and Leroy LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Judy Foss, Kathy Travirca and Marilyn Fitch; brothers, Wesley, Evest and Howard Fitch; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie P. Fitch; parents, Camille and Felicia Billiot Fitch; daughter, Christine Fitch; brother, Nelson Fitch; and a grandchild

Shirley Foret Freeman

• age 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 12:14 a.m. Dec. 31, 2002
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Leroy Jr. and Rodney Freeman; daughters, Rhonda Freeman, Donna Allemand and Denise Adams; sisters, Cecile Lecompte and Elvire Bellanger; 12 grand-children and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy "Black" James Freeman Sr.; parents, Alcide and Oneilia Labat Foret; brothers, Horace, Norris and Junius Foret; and sisters, Dorothy Larousse and Doris Gros

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

Rita Babin Moore

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, Louis Jr., Chris and Kerry Moore; daughter, Kitty Moore, all of Houma; brother, Andrew Babin of Urania; sisters, Florence B. Rodriguez and Mary Chapman of Houma; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dill Moore Sr.; parents, John Joseph and Bernice Hebert Babin; son, Ricky Moore; daughter, Christine Moore; brothers, Athwood "Pete" and Mark Babin Sr.; and sister, Enel Rochel
• retired customer service representative at Launderease and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Cassidy Jade Parfait

• age 3, of Houma, died Dec. 29, 2002
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery in Grand Caillou
• survived by her parents, Terry and Lou Parfait; sister, Clarissa Jade Parfait; brother, T. J. Parfait; grandparents, Kirby and Elsie Parfait and Cecile Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Curtis Verdin, great-grandmother, Marie Billiot; and great-grandfather, Oris Verdin

N. Scott Smith

• age 50, a native of Bogalusa, Miss., a former resident of Houma and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died at 7:20 a.m. Dec. 27, 2002
• memorial service held Saturday at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office rifle range
• survived by his mother, Carolyn Dempshar; sisters, Cindy Hudson and Kim Perez
• preceded in death by his father, Zachary T. Smith Jr.
• enjoyed outdoors, photography, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and traveling; former member of the Houma Police Department and a retiree of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of their pistol teams and helped them win numerous trophies

 

JANUARY 2, 2003

Eugess Ponville Richard Bodin

• age 91, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 a.m. Dec. 31, 2002
• donated her body to LSU Medical Center; memorial service held Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Mildred Jean Bergeron of Marrero, Dorothy Legendre of Thibodaux, Doris Beasley of Houma and Grace Crain of Baton Rouge; sons-in-law, Larry Bergeron, Charles Beasley and Norman Crain; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Louis Richard; second husband, Frank Bodin; parents, Joseph and Melodia Ponville; daughter, Velma R. Legendre; brother, Lawrence Ponville; and sister, Adeline P. Hidalgo
• enjoyed eight years at St. Joseph's Manor as one of the original residents; retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board

Cheryl H. Cannon

• age 54, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Canton, Mich., died Dec. 31, 2002
• religious service held Saturday at St. Thomas A. Becket Catholic Church in Canton
• survived by her husband, James M. Cannon Jr.; daughter, Emily Cannon; stepdaughter, Beth Cannon Woody; stepson-in-law, Bill Woody; and step-grandchildren, Kendall and Jordan Woody
• preceded in death by her father-in-law, James Cannon; and mother-in-law, Doris Cannon, both of Thibodaux
• graduate of Nicholls State University

Keith Louis Dumez

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Olive Marie Savoie Dumez of Houma; stepson, John Belanger; and brothers, Bryan and Donald Dumez of Houma and Gene Dumez of Deurne, Belgium
• preceded in death by his parents, Bryan Joseph and Gertrude Samaha Dumez
• retired police officer. He was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the VFW; gold medal recipient in the police olympics; 20 year veteran of the Houma Police Department; served in the U. S. Air Force and the U.S. Army Reserve during the Vietnam War

Frank Pearley Sr.

• age 93, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Dec. 29, 2002
• visitation Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Enola Smith, Joyce Pearley Miller and Brenda Myles, all of Belle Rose, and Hilda Carter of New Orleans; sons, Frank Pearley Jr. of Belle Rose and Roy Fleming of Baton Rouge; sister, Velma Woods of New Orleans; brothers, Walter and Louis Pearley Sr. of New Orleans, Joseph and James Pearley of Belle Rose; 41 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia Parker Pearley; parents, Willie Sr. and Mary Pearley; daughter, Mary Lee Williams; son, James Fleming; brother, Willie Pearley Jr.; and siser, Ida Mae Winfield

Neal J. Pitre

• age 58, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:50 p.m. Jan. 1, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Terrebonne Pitre; mother, Mercedes R. Pitre; sons, Roddy, Shane, Lance and Jai Pitre; and daughter, Jade P. Simon; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Jackin Pitre Jr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member of Lafourche Lodge 427, a past master and a 32nd Shriner; fisherman

Titus P. Savoie Sr.

• age 70, a resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 1, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Lyons Savoie; sons, Titus Jr. and Samuel Savoie; daughters, Athena Savoie and Cynthia Garrett; brother, Earl Savoie; sisters, Georgia Porche, Ruth Brooks and Rhoda Fritz Gros; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gracieus Savoie; brothers, Warren, Hudson and Nolan Savoie; sisters, Nora Savoie, Lorina Babin, Eula Bowers, Hilda Crabtree and Esther Matherne; and one great-granddaughter, Jaylee Monroe
• member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church

 

JANUARY 3, 2003

Roy Keith Callaway

• age 70, a native of Orrick, Mo., and resident of Gray, died at 7:12 p.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Allen Callaway of Gray and Michael Callaway of Montegut; daughter, Lieanna Callaway LePore of Millersville, Md.; sisters, Judy C. Pigg of Liberty, Mo., and Mary C. Hampton of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lane and Anna Lusby Callaway
• self-employed trucker; served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War; member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Walton ‘Sam’ Fitch

• age 69, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Lockport, died at 10:10 a.m. Dec. 28, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; memorial service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Johnny and Charles Fitch and Leroy LeBlanc Jr.; daughters, Judy Foss, Kathy Travirca and Marilyn Fitch; brothers, Wesley, Evest and Howard Fitch; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie P. Fitch; parents, Camille and Felicia V. Fitch; daughter, Christine Fitch; brother, Nelson Fitch; and a grandchild

Marilyn Marie Freeman

• age 58, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:57 a.m. Jan. 1, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her brother, Dudley Freeman of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by her parents, Dalton Paul and Gracie Guidry Freeman; and brothers, Gerold and Robert Freeman
• nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 38 years; attended nursing school at Charity Hospital in New Orleans; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Patsy Cancienne Lathrop

• age 70, a native of Labadieville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:55 a.m. Jan. 2, 2003
• visitation today at Christian Family Center in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Morrison "Lou" Lathrop Sr.; sons, Morrison Jr. and Phillip Lathrop; daughters, Kathy Lathrop Lafont and Alice Lathrop Burregi; sisters, Beverly Cancienne Usey, Geraldine Cancienne Chaisson and Ruth Cancienne Hebert; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Maude Delaune Cancienne; brother, Leo Cancienne; and sister, Shirley Cancienne Oncale

Herman Lewis Sr.

• age 85, a native of Acadia, and resident of Larose, died at 7:18 a.m. Dec. 29, 2002
• wake service held today at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service held Saturday at the church; visitation Friday until the wake service, and Saturday until the funeral service at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Audrey L. Jackson of Larose, Shirley L. Mounsey,and Geraldine L. Mattear of Hesperia, Calif., Mildred L. Hogan and Velma M. Lewis, both of New Orleans; sons, Herman Lewis Jr., of Colorado Springs, Colo., Charles Allen Lewis, of Hesperia, Calif., Wilber Lewis of Larose, Rayfield Fitzgerald Lewis of Glynn and Anthony Paul Lewis of Houma; foster son, Louis Hooker of Hoverstraw, N.Y.; sister, Eva L. Berryhill of New Orleans; 17 grandchildren, two foster grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marts Lewis; parents, Alexander and Stella Riggins Coxen Lewis; son, Kenneth Lewis, brothers, Earl Coxen Sr., Claiborne Lewis Sr., and Herbert Lewis; sisters, Sadie Coxen Fyre, Evelyn Coxen Dutson, and Elvie Lewis; and granddaughter, Jane J. Daniels
• member of the First Choir, and later served as senior deacon at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose

Janice Lombas

• age 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Amy Trosclair Long and Jill Trosclair; brother, Pat Lombas; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Sr. and Lucia Cheramie Lombas; and brother, Anthony "Tony" Lombas Jr.

Frank Luther Maricelli

• native of Campti and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 p.m. Jan. 2, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ouida Faust Maricelli of Houma; son, Barry Maricelli of Natchez, Miss.; daughters, Debra Blackwell, Lisa Allen and Pennie Deligans, all of Houma; sister, Helen Bostick of Natchitoches; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Willie Eleanor Clark Maricelli; son, Lane Maricelli; brother, Charles "Sonny" Maricelli Jr.; and sisters, Dorothy M. Coulton, Dollie Maricelli and Cleo M. Briley
• retired construction accountant for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.; U. S. Air Force veteran, who served during World War II; entered the Air Force in 1942, was wounded twice, served in the Pacific Theater and was awarded ATO, APO, the Two Stars Meritorious Award, Good Conduct and Victory Medals; discharged in 1946

Nicholas ‘N. J.’ John Moncada Jr.

• age 72, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and Thibodaux and resident of Southaven, Miss., died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003
• memorial services Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Nicole Moncada of Horn Lake, Miss.; one sister, Betty Pennison of Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and nephews
• retired salesman

Amanda Ann Pierre

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her parents, Raymond and Linda Ramsey Pierre of Dulac; grandparents, Ivy and Lillian Naquin Pierre of Dulac and John Ramsey of Windsor, Ill.; brother, Ron Pierre of Houma; sister, Melinna Pierre of Houston, Texas and Brandy Pierre of Louisville, Ky.; and devoted friend, Josh Parfait
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Romona Mummel Ramsey
• student at Ellender Memorial High School; parishioner of the Dulac Church of God

Judy Stewart

• age 38, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Dec. 30, 2002
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Monday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Milton Castine of Napoleonville; daughter, Caterria Stewart of Napoleonville; brother, Ernest Lee Joseph of Napoleonville; sisters, Darlene Stewart and Jacqueline Joseph of Napoleonville, Katherine Hollway and Jackie Truehill of Thibodaux, and Janet Butler of Labadieville
• preceded in death by her mother, Viola Stewart; grandparents, Clarence Joseph Sr. and Ernestine Brown; and sister, Joyce Ann Cunnikin
• Baptist

 

JANUARY 4, 2003

Stanley Lewis Clement Sr.

• age 74, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, Stanley L. Clement Jr. of Luling and Sidney A. Clement of Gray; two daughters, Elaine Clement Malbrough of Bayou Blue and Emily Clement Rice of Gray; one brother, Kernel Clement of Friendship, Wis.; one sister, Nancy Clement of Chackbay; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Florence Richard Clement; his parents, Henry Clement and Melia Clement; and one brother, Clemcy Clement
• retired salesman for Davidson Hardware and was a choir member at St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Richard Joseph Lodrigue

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Jessica Plaisance; his parents, Lawrence and Eva Crepel Lodrigue; his grandmother, Bessie Lodrigue; one daughter, Jaelyn Michelle Lodrigue; three sisters, Dawn, Denise and Samantha Lodrigue; and two nephews, Nicholas Lodrigue and Jordan Thomas
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony Lodrigue and Prudent and Telesia Verret Crappel
• employed by Axxis Drilling
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JANUARY 5, 2003

No Postings

 

JANUARY 6, 2003

Alvin Joseph Boudreaux

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gladys Duplantis Boudreaux of Houma; sons, Alvin II, Keith and Eric Boudreaux; daughters-in-law Gail, Cindy and Darlene Boudreaux; daughter, Claudette Boudreaux and companion Tami; brothers, Claude Jr. and Adrian Boudreaux; and grandchildren, Kevin, Nicole, and Jessica Boudreaux, Chanel Schiro, Michelle, Beau and Alexina Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude P. Sr. and Bertha Pontiff Boudreaux; sister, Clara Carlos; brothers, Robert and Arthur "Pat" Boudreaux
• fourth degree Knight of Columbus in council 1317, a member of the VFW and the American Legion; former police juror for 20 years; served the U. S. Army during World War II; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Amy Aucoin Daigle

• age 86, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003
• visitation today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Everette Daigle Jr. of Cape Coral, Fla.; daughters, Brenda Daigle Berthelot of Thibodaux and Candace Gary of Gray; brother, Author Aucoin of Napoleonville, sisters, Anna Aucoin Daigle of Napoleonville and Louise Coupel of Amelia; and grandchildren, Kathey, E. J., Carrie, Melanie, Bryan, Lisa, Dwayne, Darlene, Johnny, Danny, Shane, L. J., Tracy, B. J. and Chad; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Everett Daigle Sr.; parents, Oscar and Emma Aucoin; son, Oscar Daigle; brothers, Albert, Gilly and Sammy Aucoin; and sisters, Alice and Odile Boudreaux

Clovis Moise Foret

• age 75, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:41 a.m. Jan. 4, 2003
• religious service was held today at Des Allemands Mennonite Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Vineda Comardelle Foret; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis P. and Charlotte Aupied Foret; brothers, Clarence, Tilton, Roy and Louis Foret; sisters, Enola LaGarde, Irene Ledet, Ella Mae Danos, Bernice Theriot and Elaina Babin
• member of the Mennonite church; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; retired employee of Kerr-McGee

Juanita Ann Champagne Frisella

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; rosary service held today and a prayer service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Tony "Sam" Frisella Jr.; mother, Vivian Champagne; son, Jeff Frisella; daughters, Julie and Jenna Frisella; brothers, Kyle, Bruce and Thomas Champagne; sister, Rebecca C. Morgan
• preceded in death by her father, Raymond Champagne; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Adolph Joseph Guidry

• age 75, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 3:01 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lorena Hebert Guidry; son, Ferrell J. Guidry; daughters, Darlene Guidry Autin and Melissa Guidry Folse; brother, Louis Guidry; sister, Adolphine Guidry St. Pierre; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joliesant and Emilie Danos Guidry; and brothers, Emile Guidry and Joseph "T-Joe" Solomon

Clinton J. Leger Jr.

• age 76, a native of Lafayette and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 4, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dolores Smith Leger; sons, David J. and James Clinton Leger; daughters, Denise McGaw and Vicki Turner; grandchildren, richie, Clinton, Meghan, Michael and Patrick McGaw, Emily T. Varnado, Jordy and Peter Turner, Melissa, Eric, Amy and Sara Leger, Clinton J. Leger II and Halle Varnado
• preceded in death by his parents, Clinton J. Sr. and Julia Thibodaux Leger; brother, Carroll Leger; and sister, Betty Leger
• retired Lafourche Parish public school teacher and veteran of World War II

Fannie Hartman Orgeron

• age 91, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 a.m. Jan. 5, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Audrey Terrebonne and Barbara Lagarde; brother, Alcide Hartman Jr.; sisters, Mae H. Duet, Gladys H. Bourgeois, Leola H. Breaux and Nell H. Gaudet; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Orgeron; parents, Alcide Sr. and Alida Barbier Hartman; brothers, Albert, Huey, Sidney and Manray Hartman; sisters, Elsie Hartman, Annie H. David and Millie Hartman; and great-grandchild, Demi Lagarde
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Tony D. Pisani

• age 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:57 p.m. Jan. 3, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home; he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Christina Kingrey Pisani; first wife, Sandra LeCompte; father, Louis J. Pisani; mother, Elsie Bergeron; stepmother, Alice Pisani; sons, David, Cody and Christian Pisani; daughters, April Spiears and Christine Pisani; sisters, Pat Kramer, Susie Dailey and Dora Cope; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Louis Pisani Jr.
• CB radio operator

Scott A. Riche

• age 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 4, 2003
• visitation today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Claude "C. J." Jr. and Louise "Lou" Savoie Riche; and grandmother, Rose Mary Scarpulla Savoie
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin Savoie and Claude and Bernice Riche; and infant sister, Michelle Riche

Ulysse ‘Joe’ Sauce

• age 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 1, 2003
• religious service was held Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville
• survived by his wife, Mary Adams Sauce; stepsons, Robert, Billy and Tommy Deroche; sister, Jessie Landry; and stepsister, Hilda Comeaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Victoria Blanchard Sauce; stepbrother, Lawrence Sauce; sister, Anna Gautreaux; and two stepsisters, Mae Simoneaux and Lucy Legleu

Mildred Acosta Solar Talbot

• age 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003
• services were pending
• survived by her daughters, Janet S. Landry and Connie S. Boudreaux; stepdaughters, Pauline Scarborough and Jerry Anne Talbot; 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Solar; second husband, Claude Talbot; parents, Joseph and Myrthe Helt Acosta; great-grandson, Willie Bernard; brothers, Clarence and Claiborne Acosta; and sisters, Josie Marquette, Clara Bergeron, Annie Burns, Addie Boudreaux and Gertie Guidroz

Harold ‘Thibby’ Lauland Thibodaux

• age 79, a native of Ferriday and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 4, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne M. LeCompte Thibodaux of Houma; sons, Robert A., Clark A. and Donald D. Thibodaux; daughters, Pam A. Gauthreaux, Janet "Angel" Babin, and Eileen "Lou" Pontiff; daughters-in-law, Anita Dryen Thibodaux and Melanie Holt Thibodaux; sons-in-law, Michael Gauthreaux, Mark J. Babin and Michael Pontiff; sister, Katherine "Sister" Martinez of Napoleonville; grandchildren, Julie G. Scott, Brandon M. Babin, Bradley J. Babin, Christopher A. Pontiff; Ben R. Pontiff, Katie M. Thibodaux and Kensey E. Thibodaux; grandchildren-in-law, Jason Scott and Kami Domangue; step-grandchildren, Christina Lindsey and Robin A. Holt; great-grandchild, Chandler W. Scott; and step-great-grandchild, Jasmine M. Holt
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr. and Cora Z. Lauland Thibodaux; and brother, Earl Thibodaux Jr.
• retired administrative assistant after 38 years from Texaco, a retired treasurer after 35 years from Texaco Credit Union, a former Boy Scout leader, Little League coach and Terrebonne Parish 4-H volunteer leader; served in the United States Army during World War II; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 7, 2003

James A. Bergeron Sr.

• age 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Jan. 4, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Barbara Boudreaux Bergeron; son, James A. Bergeron Jr.; daughters, Laura Lagarde and Lisa Gensheimer; brother, Jerry P. Bergeron; sister, Barbara Scioneaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Hilda Bergeron
• Methodist; served in the U. S. Navy from 1956-75; retired from Halliburton and was a retired chief petty officer in the U. S. Navy

Francis ‘Frankie’ Xavier Champagne Sr.

• age 75, a native of Edgard and resident of Luling, died at 12:34 a.m. Jan. 6, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• survived by his wife, Retta Troxler Champagne; sons, Frankie, P.J. and Jamie Champagne; daughters, Charlotte Champagne and Audrey Raziano; brother, Durwood Champagne; sisters, Iris Delaneuville, Mary Lou Schexnayder, Faith Roussel, Joy Schexnayder and Rita Jane Bohn; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Aline Copponex Champagne; brother, Wallace Champagne; and sisters, Doris Matherne and Audrey Reynaud
• member of VFW Post 3750 of Luling and served on the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board for 25 years

Lois Mae Parker Ellis

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Ellis Jr. of Thibodaux; sons, David and James Anthony Parker and Joseph Ellis of Thibodaux, Craig Ellis of Arlington, Texas, and Jason Ellis of New Orleans; daughters, Denise A. Parker of Chackbay, Kim E. Ellis and Phyllis J. Ellis of Thibodaux; she is also survived by 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Pike and David G. Parker; sons, Marvin Parker and Terrance P. Ellis; and brother, Charles R. Pike
• member of Moses Baptist Church, and served on the Deaconess Board; hobbies included cooking and shopping

John Byassee Hicks

• native of Houma and resident of Henderson, Texas, died Jan. 5, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at the funeral home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home; graveside service held Friday at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma; rosary held today
• survived by his sons, Russell Joseph Hicks and Thomas Coy Hicks; daughter, Mary Quenevere Cook; daughter-in-law, Susan Hicks; son-in-law, Dale Cook; sister, Patricia Hicks Sims; brother-in-law, Ronald W. Sims; cousin, Jerry T. Hicks and wife Arlene; and friends, Dean, Debbie and Grace Wise, all of Angleton, Texas; grandchildren, Kristi Marie Crochet and Eric Wayne Hicks
• preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Mildred Boudreaux Hicks; brother, Thomas Coy Hicks; sister, Mary Susan Hicks; grandparents, Viles H. and Alice Bourgeois Boudreaux of Houma and Henry Coy and Alma Byassee Hicks of Kentucky
• attended Terrebonne High School; served in the U. S. Army from 1964 to 1970 and worked in the oilfield industry in Houma; hobby was woodworking and enjoyed hunting and fishing

Murphy Peter Porche

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:01 p.m. Jan. 6, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his son, Caldon Peter Porche; daughters, Dale P. Milton and Penny P. Matherne; stepdaughter, Shirley Brown Naquin; brother, Harvey Porche; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• proceeded in death by his wife, Leona Mae Menard Porche; parents, Julius Taylor and Ophelia Songe Porche; grandchildren, Kellie Dale Milton, Michael J. and Guy P. Valure; brothers, Albert, Morris, Herbert and David Porche; and sisters, Nettie Bourke, LaFarnce Vadella, Burke Darcey and Thelma Burke

Harold ‘Tibby’ Lauland Thibodaux

• age 79, a native of Ferriday and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 4, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne M. LeCompte Thibodaux of Houma; sons, Robert A., Clark A. and Donald D. Thibodaux; daughters, Pam A. Gauthreaux, Janet "Angel" Babin and Eileen "Lou" Pontiff; daughters-in-law, Anita Dryden Thibodaux and Melanie Commander Thibodaux; sons-in-law, Michael Gauthreaux, Mark J. Babin and Michael Pontiff; sister, Katherine "Sister" Martinez of Napoleonville; grandchildren, Julie Gauthreaux Scott, Brandon M. Babin, Bradley J. Babin, Christopher A. Pontiff, Ben R. Pontiff, Katie L. Thibodaux and Kensey E. Thibodaux; grandchildren-in-law, Jason Scott and Kami Domangue Babin; step-grandchildren, Christina Lindsey of Westwego and Robin A. Holt of Mandeville; great-grandchild, Chandler W. Scott of Houma; and step-great-grandchild, Jasmine M. Holt of Ponchatoula
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Cora Z. Lauland Thibodeaux Sr.; and brother, Earl Thibodaux Jr.
• retired administrative assistant after working 38 years at Texaco, a retired treasurer from Texaco Credit Union, a former Boy Scout leader and Little League coach and Terrebonne Parish 4-H club volunteer leader; U. S. Army veteran who served in World War II; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 8, 2003

Laura M. Bernard

• age 91, a native of Brule-Guillot and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 7, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sister, Aline B. Daigle
• preceded in death by her parents, Colville and Alice Mire Bernard; and brothers, Leonce, Maurice and Thomas Bernard

Stanley Antoine Marcel

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:11 p.m. Jan. 5, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his sister Margaret Anderson of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and several nieces
• preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Eunice Levron Marcel; and brother, Ernest Marcel
• retired caretaker

Peggy Harkins Potter

• age 67, a native of Canton, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Jan. 7, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel with burial at the Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Wilma Mieir Harkins of Ponca City, Okla; sons, David, Lowell E. and Ricky J. Potter; daughter, Shirley P. Beauchaine and Leslie P. Smith, both of Houma; brothers, Ted Harkins of San Diego, Calif, Floyd Harkins Jr. of Lawton, Okla, Keith Harkins of Chantilly, Va., Ralph Harkins of Belvedere, N.J., Ronald Harkins of Manila, Phillipines, Kenneth Parkins of Lowell, Mass. And Robert Harkins of Ponca City; sister, Bonnie Ake of Chatsworth, Calif; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Virgil David Potter Sr.; father, Floyd Harkins Sr.; and brother, Eugene Harkins
• homemaker

 

JANUARY 9, 2003

Alice Carr Fields Badgett

• age 85, at native of LaGrange, N.C., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Jan. 7, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Rouse Funeral Home in LaGrange; religious service held at the funeral home
• survived by her daughter, Alice Sheppard Badgett Templet, son-in-law, Paul Joseph Templet; and granddaughters, Andrea Alice Templet of Woodlands, Texas and Renee Rose Templet of Houston
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Buck" Earl Badgett; brother, Roland C. Fields Jr.; and sister, Frances Fields
• received her bachelor’s degree in education from Duke University; taught English in North Carolina and Georgia and was a guidance counselor at Sylvan High School in Atlanta, Ga.
• member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Atlanta Teachers’ Retirement Organization, the Duke University Alumni Association and the Duke Varsity Club; enjoyed teaching, reading, writing poetry, roses and antiques

Harold J. Dantin

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 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 his wife, Doris Gaudet Dantin; son, James G. Dantin; daughters, Susan Dantin Danos and Connie Dantin; brother, Carroll Dantin; sister, Anne Dantin Falgout; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Boudreaux Dantin
• member of the Knights of Columbus in Raceland; former Lafourche Police Jury member and a justice of the peace

Virgie M. LeBlanc Donnes

• age 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Gretna, died Jan. 7, 2003
• visitation Friday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; religious service held Friday at the funeral home; burial at Metairie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Patrick and Phillip Donnes; sister, Verna LeJuene; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Homer F. Donnes; parents, Arthur E. and Nola Guidry LeBlanc; and brother, Arthur J. LeBlanc

Janet Esteve Eusea

• age 54, a native of Westwego and resident of Luling, died at 7:10 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003
• visitation Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gary Eusea; daughter, Angela Eusea Matherne of Thibodaux; brothers, Allen Esteve of Marrero and Donald Esteve of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Sandra Esteve of Lafayette; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Dora Dantin Esteve
• teacher at Mimosa Park Elementary School and a member of Holy Family Ladies Altar Society

Erick Alan Guidry

• age 27, a native of Chackbay and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the funeral home in Thibodaux, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his parents, Jessie and Shirley Lillis Guidry; grandmother, Clara Rougee Guidry; nieces, Tiffany, Brittany and Kristin Frickie; sister, Sandy Guidry Frickie; and brother-in-law, Scott Frickie
• member of University Baptist Church, a graduate of Thibodaux High School and T. H. Harris in Opelousas; employed by G.E. Nuclear Energy

Enola ‘Sissy’ Marie Lirette

• age 74, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Theriot, died at 6:50 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003
  visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Beau, Warren, Carl, Willie and Kenneth Sr. of Houma, Jerome and Larry of Ashland, Alex of Gray, Alex Jacob of Lafayette, Mark of Raceland and Donald Lirette of Lockport; daughter, Pam L. Lovell of Houma; brother, Herbert DeHart; sisters, Frances Liner and Leola Lirette; 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilvin Lirette; parents, Sanders and Bridget Luke DeHart; brothers, Ernest and Virgis DeHart; and sister, Esther Lovell

Oliver Williams Jr.

• age 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Westwego, died Jan. 2, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Truevine Baptist Church in Westwego; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Almita Williams of Westwego; sons, Tyrone and Gregory Williams of Westwego; sisters, Hazel Robertson of Labadieville, Betty Jones of Belle Rose, Grace Brown and Lillian Van Buren of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Sr. and Albertha Allen Brown; and brothers, Morris, Claude Munson and Charles Brown
• Baptist

 

JANUARY 10, 2003

Cecilia Foret Breaux

• age 95, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 6:50 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003
• private graveside service held at St. Mary’s Nativity Church Cemetery
• survived by her son, A.J. Breaux; half-brother, Clarence Foret; grandchildren, Adrian and Gary Breaux, Cheryl Kenmore, Cynthia Barba and Christine Moser; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Breaux; brother, Ignace J. Foret; and sisters, Philoman and Edolia Champagne, Georgiana Waguespack and Valerie Babin

Harold J. Dantin

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:40 a.m. Jan. 8, 2003
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 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 his wife, Doris Gaudet Dantin; son, James G. Dantin; daughters, Susan Dantin Danos and Connie Dantin; brother, Carroll Dantin; sister, Anne Dantin Falgout; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Boudreaux Dantin
• member of the Knights of Columbus in Raceland; former Lafourche Police Jury member and a justice of the peace

Elijah Dunmire Jr.

• age 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:23 p.m. Jan. 6, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Murphy Dunmire of Thibodaux; mother Iceola Dunmiles of Hahnville; sons, Kevin Dunmiles, Steward Dunmiles, Elijah Dunmiles III all of Thibodaux; daughters, Ceola D. Sewire, and Regina Dunmiles of Thibodaux and Thester Davis of Napoleonville; brothers, George Dunmiles of Edgard, Larry and Henry Dunmiles of Luling, Gary Dunmiles of Hahnville and Alverns Dunmiles of Gibson; sisters, Joyce Dunmiles and Annie Nixon of Hahnville; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Elijah Dunmire Sr.; brothers, J.C. Ranson, Elton Dunmiles and Henry Lewis; sister, Leola Mitchell, and grandson, Issiah Dunmiles
• member of Triumph Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing, music and watching television

 

JANUARY 11, 2003

Mary Virginia Bennett Grubbs

• age 89, a resident of New Iberia, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at David Funeral Home in New Iberia; funeral services Sunday at Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 61 years, Julius W. Grubbs Sr. of New Iberia; two sons, Julius W. Grubbs Jr. and wife, Patricia Moresi Grubbs and Jonathan P. Grubbs of Panama City, Fla.; one sister, Rebecca Bennett Hatten of Petal, Miss; and six grandchildren, Matthew G. Landry, Alexandra J. Grubbs, Samanatha L. Grubbs, all of New Iberia, Brent P. Grubbs of Mobile, Ala., Jonathan P. Grubbs Jr. and Mary Virginia Grubbs, both of Panama City
• preceded in death by her parents, William Alexander Bennett and Corinne Dobbins Bennett; one sister, Winnie B. Ayers; and three brothers, Herman, William and Austin Bennett
• earned a BA degree from William Carey College and a Masters in Religious Education from Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky.; active in the church and served as camp president of the Auxiliary of the Gideons International; loved to sing and gardening
• David Funeral Home

Lawrence A. LeBoeuf

• age 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Deborah Shotwell LeBoeuf; two sons, Tommy and Timmy LeBoeuf of Kenosha, Wis.; one stepson, Ebdon Verdin; three stepdaughters, Karen Aucoin, Amanda Griffin and Lacie Verdin; one brother, Alance J. LeBoeuf Sr. of Denham Springs; three sisters, Lois Use, Mary Bejou and Eloise Guidry; four grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alance J. and Ella Mae Bergeron LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Frank and Roy LeBoeuf
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and served in the U. S. Navy

Clarence J. Lefort

• age 80, a native and resident of Larose, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; services Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by one son, Steve Lefort; three daughters, Jacqueline Rodrigue, Gail Broussard and Kathy Richoux; one sister, Clara Mae Burst; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Emelda Orgeron Lefort; his parents, Urbin and Louise Ledet Lefort; and one daughter, Rousline Arceneaux
• member of the Christian Fellowship Church, Veteran of Foreign War Post No. 8538 and was a World War II veteran

 

JANUARY 12, 2003

No obituaries posted

 

JANUARY 13, 2003

Carrol Joseph Babin Sr.

• age 77, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Patty Bennett Babin; sons, Carrol Jr., David Sr., Leslie and Chris Babin; sister, Ethel Babin Collingnan of Baton Rouge; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph and Elise Achee Babin
• retired supervisor for BellSouth, a member of the St. Anthony’s Usher Society, past president of the St. Anthony’s Parish Council, past president of the Bayou Black School Parent Teachers Association; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; worked for eight years at Scotty’s Mobil Station

Eddie ‘Nutt Nutt’ Carter Jr.

• age 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 10, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Angela M. Carter of Thibodaux; sons, Edward and Trenton Francis and Kendroniate Johnson, all of Thibodaux; daughters, Latasha and Tameka Francis; brother, John Williams; and sister, Eartha Carter
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Sr. and Florence Williams Carter; brother, Nolan Banks; and sister, Willie Mae Hubbard
• member of Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church and served on the deacon board; hobbies were fishing and hunting

Adriel Zerangue Folse

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:10 p.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harold J. Folse Sr.; sons, Harold "Boo" J. Jr. and Ted Folse; daughters, Carolyn F. Legendre, Pamela Ann Folse, Patricia "Pat" Folse and Adriel "Tee" Matherne; brothers, Clifford "Boy" Jr. and Gerald M. Zerangue; sister, Ruth Zerangue Cochennic; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Sr. and Julie Gautreaux Zerangue; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Earline Ledet Griffin

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 7:40 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughters, Barbara R. Comer, Debra L. Gisclair, Wanda G. Danos and Faye Griffin; sisters, Una Mae L. Cheramie and Rose Mary L. Leonard; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Sr. and Birtha Cheramie Ledet; daughter, Phyllis R. Orgeron; and brothers, Ernest Jr., William and Lee Earl Ledet

Lillian Galliano Guidry

• age 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:07 p.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughter, Mae Ella G. Walding; brother, Felton Galliano; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lipton J. Guidry; parents, Julien and Euphemie Kiff Galliano; and son, Russell Guidry

Verda Griffin Guidry

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Morrison J. Jr. and Dale J. Guidry; daughter, Kathy G. Richoux; brother, Samuel Griffin; sisters, Viola Giardina, Egnolia Richoux, Lorina Presetenbach and Joyce Pugulise; son-in-law, Wade A. Richoux; daughters-in-law, Patsy A. and Kim S. Guidry; grandchildren, Gary, Greg, Eli and Phobe Guidry, Andrea and John Richoux and Tristan Martin; and great-grandchildren, Kathleen, Conner, Logan and Landon Guidry
• preceded in death by her husband, Morrison J. Guidry Sr.; parents, Samuel and Ernestine Duet Griffin; son, Gary James Guidry; and brothers, Hubert, Eric and Anthony Griffin
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and a cancer support group
• enjoyed embroidery, quilting and playing pokeno; housewife

Mary Kliebert

• age 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Gene Kliebert; daughter, Linda Landry; brothers, Horace, Simon, August, Wally and Elton Rodrigue; sister, Shirley Thibodaux; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean Kliebert; her parents, Victor and Augustilia Legendre Rodrigue; grandson, Wade Kliebert; and sister, Victoria Rodrigue

Ruben J. Lagarde

• age 93, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 12, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Velma Trosclair Lagarde; brother, Constant "Buster" LaGarde Sr.; and sister, Angeline LaGarde
• preceded in death by his parents, Joachim and Josephine Masson LaGarde; brothers, Jack, Buddy, Frank and Masson LaGarde; and sister, Marguerite Claire LaGarde
• retired sugarcane farmer

Lucille Ledet

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Abbeville, died at 3:55 p.m. Jan. 10, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her daughter, Ella Jean LeBlanc; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, John Ledet; second husband, Dennis Verret Jr.; daughters, Linda Dean, Cheryl Ledet and Wilda Mae Ledet; brother, Howard Fanguy; and sister, Emily

Gloria Imelda Pearson

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Pearl River, died Jan. 9, 2003
• private memorial service held Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River
• survived by her sons, Eddie and R. Mike Pearson, John and Robert Davison; daughters, Roxanne Fowler, Connie and Debra Pearson; brothers, Thomas, Norman and Cyril Sheeren; sister, Shirley Matthews; grandchildren, Derek, Joshua, Austin and Devin Pearson and Tonya Clapp
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Newton Pearson; parents, William Thomas and Imelda Veronica Sheeren; brothers, Andrew and Hyacinth Sheeren; and sister, Rita Valenski

Rev. Lester ‘Ray’ Webber

• age 80, of Morristown, Tenn., died Jan. 11, 2003
• religious service held Monday at Calvue Baptist Church in Morristown
• survived by his wife, Gladys Webber; sons, Carroll, Curtis of Morristown, Gary of Thibodaux and Coy Webber of Jefferson City, Tenn.; sister, Geneva Newman of Knoxville, Tenn; brothers, Alvin "Buddy" and Raymond of Knoxville and Carl Webber of Pascagoula, Miss.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Jettie Webber
• preached the gospel for 60 years and was the first pastor of Calvary and Friendsview Baptist churches in Jefferson City

 

JANUARY 14, 2003

Hazel ‘Patsy’ Daigle Baye

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:55 a.m. Jan. 11, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her son, Robert J. Baye; daughter, Beth B. Barthel; son-in-law, Donald Barthel; brothers, Harold, Tommy, Leo and Dickie Daigle; sister, Esther D. Jennings; grandchildren; Celeste, Angie and Erin Barthel; and friends, Wendy and Bob
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles "C.D." Dominic Baye; parents, Ivy and Heneritte Boudreaux Daigle; brothers, Raymond and Maurice Daigle; and sister, Vivian D. Baye

Amelie Guidry Gervais

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Charles community, died Jan. 13, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Carol Trosclair and Diane Roger; sisters, Mary Dufrene, Lois France and Lillie Trafficano; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Gervais; parents, Camille and Clothilde Bergeron Guidry; son, Larry Gervais; brothers, Mark and Edward Guidry; sisters, Elsie Bergeron and Lillian Zeringue; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society

 

JANUARY 15, 2003

Dorothy Gros Bonvillain

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:54 a.m. Jan. 14, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Roy Bonvillain; daughter, Elaine Jordan Bourgeois; and grandchildren, Jerry Aucoin and Adele George
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clabert Gros; daughters, Joyce Jordan Aucoin; and brother, Chester Gros

Leola Earl

• age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died Jan. 6, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Thursday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Ethel Lockett of Belleville, Ill., nephews, Murry Jordan of Thibodaux, Clarence Jordan and Wesley Foster of Donaldsonville; grandchildren, Cindy Earl, Herbert Earl Jr., Keysha Young and Markeysha Lockett; daughters-in-law, Rosa Lee Earl, Kim Young and Wilma Earl; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Mink Earl; parents, Ergin and Elnora Sherman; sons, Herbert Earl Sr. and Warren J. Young; sisters, Annie Mase Foster and Effie Sherman; brother, U. Bee Sherman; and grandson, Willie Young
• member of First Israel Baptist Church Home Mission and Beautification Club and Electra Chamber No. 112 Sons and Daughters of Isaac and Rebecca

Kathleen Marie Fournet

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Metairie, died at 2:46 p.m. Jan. 13, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Metairie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery Friday
• survived by her sisters, Joyce Fournet Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and twin Jerry Fournet Chauffe of Slidell
• preceded in death by her parents, Dewey J. Sr. and Lorena Bonin Fournet; and brother, Dewey Fournet Jr.

 

JANUARY 16, 2003

Patrick Joseph Braud

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Jan. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" Ann Trimble Braud; son, Raymond Patrick Braud of Houma; daughters, Connie Braud and Kimberly B. Stevens of Houma, Laurie B. Kullman and Vickie B. Gengarelly, both of Donner; brother, Harold Legendre of Schriever; twin sister, Patricia B. Daigle of Bayou Blue; and 12 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Regina Legendre Braud; brothers, Curtis Braud, Raymond and Floyd Legendre; sister, Ninette B. Aucoin; and grandchildren, Ryan and Nikki Gengarelly
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Emelda Allemand Hebert

• age 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2 a.m. Jan. 16, 2003
• visitation Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Clarence "Boy" J. Jr. and Robert J. Hebert; daughters, Adeline H. Rousse, Dolores H. and Shirley H. Legendre; sisters, Mabel A. Chauvin, ClaraBelle A. Danos and Dora Mae Sevin; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Hebert Sr.; parents, Lubin Sr. and Lucia Melancon Allemand; brothers, Alvin, Herbert, Lubin Jr., Norman, Nolan and Lawrence Allemand; and sister, Maude A. Bourgeois
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; member of Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society

Laurel Dupre Koen

• age 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Belle Chase, died at 8:26 p.m. Jan. 12, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Janet Franicevich; brother, Isaac Dupre Jr.; sisters, Ollie Prevost and Lee Inmen; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Koen; and parents, Isaac Sr. and Laura Porche Dupre

 

JANUARY 17, 2003

Donna Clinton Adams

• age 54, a native of Kermit, Texas, and resident of Patterson, died Jan. 16, 2003
• visitation today at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dr. Robert A. Adams III; son, Michael Robert Adams; brother, Billy Weldy of Katy, Texas; and sisters, Pauline Hebert of Thibodaux and Frances Pinho of Patterson
• preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Ray and Frances Arnold Clinton
• retired in Dec. 2002 after 30 years of teaching in Lafourche and St. Mary Parishes; coordinator of the Adapted Physical Education Program for St. Mary, as well as St. Mary Parish Coordinator for Special Olympics

Rogers Blain

• age 55, a native and resident of St. James, died at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 14, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna B. Blain; sons, Tramayne and Dontel Blain; daughter, Latrice Blain; sisters, Catherine Emery, Vivian Edwards, Marie and Gladys Blain, Stella Charles and Debra Dennis; and brother, Michael Blain Sr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Tony Sr. and Enola Blain; sister, Rita Mae Costley and brother, Tony Blain Jr.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Maggio

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 14, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brother, Vincent M. Maggio; sister, Josephine M. Battaglia; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Catherine Perrona Maggio; brothers, Sam and Alonzo Maggio; sisters, Lena M. Stevens, Kitty L. Lamartina, Lizzie M. Lamartina and Mary M. Canova
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and an avid fisherman

Marilyn Ann McCoy

• age 47, a native and resident of Boutte, died at 10:08 a.m. Jan. 14, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Sunlight Cemetery in Gheens
• survived by her father, the Rev. Adam McCoy Sr.; son, Ronald Anthony McCoy; brothers, Adam Jr., Michael Sr., Darren and Dean McCoy; sisters, Esther Mae Thorne, Debra Nelson, Janet Murrey, Lisa Williams and Sandra McCoy; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Ingram McCoy

Dr. Joseph ‘Buck’ C. Musso

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Ibera, died Jan. 16, 2003
• visitation Friday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia, and Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Iberia; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Family Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Georgia Boudreaux Musso; sons, Thomas, John and Stephen Musso; daughters, Anne Melancon and Susan Viator; brothers, Robert and Camille Musso; sister, Rene Lee Waguespack; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Pauline Hogan Musso; and sister, Frances Musso Roundtree

Leo P. Perque Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3 p.m. Jan. 16, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dolly Rodrigue Perque; son, Leo P. Perque Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jacklyn Trosclair Perque; brothers, Kirby and Harvey Perque; sister, Diddion P. Verdin; grandchildren, Shannon P. Delatte and Dawn P. Theriot; grandchildren-in-law, Kevin Delatte and Darren Theriot; and great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Haden Theriot and Hailey Delatte
• preceded in death by his parents, Evdovic and Florence Chiasson Perque; son, Ralph Perque; brothers, O.J., Chelton, Steward and Curly Perque
• veteran of World War II with the Air Borne division; avid cattle farmer and worked for the Louisiana Ag Department

 

JANUARY 18, 2003

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JANUARY 19, 2003

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JANUARY 20, 2003

Ethel Naquin Authement

• age 55, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 17, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Authement; mother, Cecile LeBoeuf Naquin Dupre; sons, Richard, David and John Authement; brothers, Gillis, Anthony and Nelson Naquin; sisters, Wilma and Nellie LeBoeuf, Shirley and Juliene Domangue, Gladys Trahan, Verly Authement and Cecile Foret; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, James R. Naquin, Sr.; and four brothers, Whitney Naquin Sr., James Naquin Jr., and Wilbert and Carlton Naquin
• Catholic

Edith Ann Leitz Davaine

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her stepsons, Jesse and Jerry Davaine; daughter, Melissa Rose; sisters, Rita Leitz and Kessel Stage; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Davaine; parents, Jacob and Celena Eiswirth Leitz; and brother, Jacob Leitz
• parishioner of Holy Savior and belonged to Social Ministry of Holy Savior Catholic Church

David Emmanuel Duet Sr.

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his sons, David "T’Dave" Jr., Errol "Butch," and Earl Duet; brothers, Eule and Ivey Duet; sister, Evelia Dufrene; grandchildren, Clint, Rickey, Joey, Todd, Jason and Jordan Duet and Vicki Duet Hayes; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Frances Terrebonne Duet; parents, Lezime and Rosina Gisclair Duet; brothers, Oran, Edison and Morris Duet; sisters, Lezima "Mim" Guidry and Exanna Terrebonne; and grandchildren, Eric and Marissa Duet
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II; enjoyed fishing, gardening and carpentry

Winnie Adams Gisclair

• age 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died at 10:35 a.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Bob Gisclair; daughters, Paula Cologne and Loretta Legendre; brothers, Widless and Clifton Adams; sisters, Mathilda Matherne and Emelda Dufrene; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Gisclair; parents, Albert Sr. and Emily Prejean Adams; brothers, Early, Albert Jr. and Norman Adams; and sister, Earline A. Naquin

David Mark Granier

• age 39, a native of Vacherie and resident of Convent, died Jan. 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Convent; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Lisa Bourgeois Granier; children, Aaron, Jacob and Alaina Granier; mother, Marjorie Reulet Granier; brothers, Michael and Andrew of Vacherie and Russell Granier of Baton Rouge; sisters, Julie Borne of Vacherie and Susan Brown of Raceland; father-in-law, Nestor "N.J." Bourgeois; mother-in-law, Joyce Bourgeois; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jeffery and Lesly Bourgeois of Convent, John and Amy Adams of Mandeville, Stacie Granier of Baton Rouge, Raymond Brown of Raceland, Wade Borne, Marilyn Granier and Charlotte Granier, all of Vacherie
• preceded in death by his father, Mark Granier Jr.

Mary Jane Ford Havens

• age 83, a native of Sherman, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her sons, Edward Jr. and Royal D. Havens; daughters, Lynn Glynn, Carolyn and Bernice Noles and Kay Green; and sister, Katie Williams; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Louis Havens Sr.; parents, Royal D. and Lottie Adeline Witherspoon Ford; brothers, Melvin, Virgil, George and Troy Ford; and sister, Eva Setzer
• parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma and a member of Eastern Star

Harris Joseph Hebert

• age 92, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Gray, died at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 17, 2003
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Eunice Isabelle Breaux Hebert; stepson, Lawrence Hebert; stepdaughter, Isabell Hotard; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Rebecca Thibodaux Hebert; brothers, Hector, Lucien, Andrew, Joseph, Leonce and John Hebert; and sisters, Bernice Verret and Emily Baye

Zelia Porter Jeandron

• age 89, a native of Lafayette and resident of Lockport, died at 1 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Morris "Mickey" Jeandron Jr.; daughters, Jene DeCuir, Carol Parks, Patricia Kelton-Reynolds and Doris Beaudean; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris Jeandron Sr.; parents, Thomas Alfred and Blanche Mouton Porter; son, David Jeandron; and one grandchild

Leonore Mozley

• age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clifford C. Mozley; daughter, Lola A. Mozley; brothers, Charlie, Johnny and Albert J. Cheramie; and sister, Ismay Theriot
• preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph "Codolph" and Augusta Gaspard Cheramie; brothers, Leonard, Alex and George Cheramie; sisters, Rosa Doucet, Leonise Cheramie, Sedonia Boudreaux, Rosalie Boudreaux and Irene Raymond
• parishioner of St. Joseph Church and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the church choir; veteran of the U. S. Women’s Air Corps as a nurse during World War II

James M. Scott

• age 23, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:36 a.m., Jan. 18, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his parents, Dale and Diane Breaux Scott; and brothers, Jimmy J. and Brian A. Scott
• Catholic

Troy Wesley Singleton

• age 80, a native of Hopkins County, Texas, and resident of Dallas, Texas, died Jan. 17, 2003
• graveside services held Tuesday at Mount Vernon City Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Texas
• survived by his son, Troy Don Singleton; brother, Walton Singleton; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Erma Sue Pettit; parents, Ether and Dora Patterson Singleton; daughter, Erma Lea Brundridge; and brother, Leo Singleton
• World War II veteran and a Shriner

Marie Antoinette Gravois Thibodaux

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vacherie, died Jan. 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her companion, Roland Benoit; former husband, Gerald "Shank" Thibodaux; mother, Lizzie Frances Webre; son, Terry F. Thibodaux of Raceland; daughters, Lisa Thibodaux, Carol Thomason and Christy Adams of Thibodaux; brothers, Larry Gravois, Lynn Gravois of Vacherie, Richard Gravois of Kraemer, Leroy Gravois of Laplace, Randy Gravois of Labadieville, Ronald Gravois of Slidell, and Gerard "T-Boy" Gravois of Chackbay; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Martinez of Kraemer; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lynn Gravois; and brother, Roland Gravois

Michael ‘Mike’ Thibodaux

• age 39, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 a.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at House of Prayers in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Lanette Hebert Thibodaux; parents, Manuel "T-Man" Sr. and Maydel Kraemer Thibodaux; sons, Andrew Michael and Matthew Anthony Thibodaux; and brothers, Manuel Jr., Mitchell and Marshall Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his sister, Bridget Marie Thibodaux
• member of 10 Point Hunting Club in Chackbay; enjoyed hunting, fishing, work and church

Emmanuel ‘Manuel’ ‘Cajun Ambassador of South Lafourche’ Toups

• age 93, a native of Galliano and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Minola "Minnie" Toups; sons, Gerard, Carl and Charlie Toups; and six grandchildren

Wanda May Toups

• age 60, a native and resident of Gheens, died Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her brothers, Donovan, Cleary, Tommy, Kearny, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy "Joe", Sandy and Lane Toups; and sisters, Loyce Walker, Delores Foreman, Shillie Sampey, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Kathy Durio
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas T. and Bess Dufrene Toups; and brother, Alvin Toups
• parishioner of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

 

JANUARY 21, 2003

Vera Landry Blanchard

• age 88, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Plattenville, died at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Lynn Jr., Dale, Wayne "Cat" Blanchard; daughter, Phyllis Breaux; daughters-in-law, Brenda, Cecilia and Kathy Blanchard; son-in-law, Jerry "Moose" Breaux; brothers, Charles "Chase" and Allen Landry; sisters, Inez Landry and Marilyn "Nonie" Daigle; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Blanchard Sr.; parents, Rodolph Sr. and Noemie Templet Landry; brothers, Rodolph Jr., Neil and Arthur Landry; sisters, Dolores Buras and Therese Alleman; and niece Mary Gay Landry

Magnus Anthony Chauvin Sr.

• age 89, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003
• private memorial service held at a later date and time
• survived by his sons, Magnus Jr. and Richard Chauvin; sisters, Elsie Smith of Houma and Lutzie Roberts of Georgia; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Una Marie Richard Chauvin; parents, Arthur and Virginia Bergeron Chauvin; and many brothers and sisters
• retired paint contractor; he was a member of VFW and Disabled Veterans of America; U. S. Marine veteran of World War II in the Pacific; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Robert A. Dillard

• age 67, a native of Bay City, Texas and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with cremation following
• survived by his wife, Rosalie Domangue Dillard; son, David Dillard; daughter, Lisa Dillard; stepsons, Borne, Danny and Rodney Ledet; stepdaughter, Vicky Duthu; sister, Jackie Dodge; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Josephine Heads Dillard
• avid hunter and fisherman

William ‘W. C.’ Fregia

• age 84, a native of Batson, Texas and resident of Cut Off, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Larose; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Silver Springs Baptist Cemetery in Progress, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Marie Seager Fregia; daughters, Vickie Blanchard and Sherlyn Seago; sisters, Doris Wiseman, Lorraine Krejci and Betty Greene; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard R. and Sarah Jordan Fregia; brothers, Dan and Howard Fregia; sisters, Laura Cunningham and Lillie Theriot
• Baptist and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; enjoyed woodworking; retired barge foreman for Gulf Oil in Leeville

Whitney LeBlanc

• age 92, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:40 a.m. Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Rose L. Sevin, Gay L. Orgeron, Daisy L. Walker, Betty L. Allemand and Shirley L. Leek; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Daisy H. LeBlanc; parents, Pierre and Flavie Plaisance LeBlanc; sons, Raymond and Nolan LeBlanc; brother, Claude LeBlanc; sister, Annie L. Federine; and two grandchildren
• retired sugarcane farmer and cattleman; enjoyed fishing and gardening

Marie Antoinette Gravois Thibodaux

• age 61, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her companion, Roland Benoit; former husband, Gerald "Shank" Thibodaux; mother, Lizzie Frances Webre; son, Terry F. Thibodaux of Raceland; daughters, Lisa Thibodaux, Carol Thomason and Christy Adams of Thibodaux; brothers, Larry Gravois, Lynn Gravois of Vacherie, Richard Gravois of Kraemer, Leroy Gravois of Laplace, Randy Gravois of Labadieville, Ronald Gravois of Slidell, and Gerard "T-Boy" Gravois of Chackbay; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Martinez of Kraemer; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lynn Gravois; and brother, Roland Gravois

Michael ‘Mike’ Thibodaux

• age 39, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:40 p.m. Jan. 18, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at House of Prayers in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Lanette Hebert Thibodaux; parents, Manuel "T-Man" Sr. and Maydel Kraemer Thibodaux; sons, Andrew Michael and Matthew Anthony Thibodaux; and brothers, Manuel Jr., Mitchell and Marshall Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his sister, Bridget Marie Thibodaux
• member of 10 Point Hunting Club in Chackbay; enjoyed hunting, fishing, work and church

 

JANUARY 22, 2003

Morris Allemand

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lydia Trosclair Allemand; son, Autry Allemand; daughter, Rosemary A. Charpentier; brothers, John, Anthony, Harry and Loyman Allemand; sisters, Shirley Ledet and Thelma Chouest; seven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Viola Kiffe Allemand; brother, Norris Allemand; grandchild, Julie Bernard; and sister, Velma Babin
• hobbies included gardening

Gerald John Bergeron

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral times were pending
• survived by his wife, Mary Jane King Bergeron; sons, Ricky, Hollins and Randy Bergeron; daughters, Tammy Bergeron Trosclair and Karen Bergeron Cuneo; brothers, Avery Benny and Bernard "Pookie" Bergeron; sisters, Bonnie "Teetsie" Caudell, Ruth Raffray, Cecile Barker, Gail Clark and Susan Geraci; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Cecile Bourg Bergeron; and brother, Clifton Bergeron Jr.
• avid fisherman and loved French Cajun music

Carolyn Bourg Caudill

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:57 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home with cremation to follow
• survived by her husband, Jerry Caudill; sons, Timothy and Joe Anthony Caudill; daughters, Jerri Vicknair, Mary Beth "Becky" Theriot and Patricia "Patti" Lirette; brother, Wayne Bourg; sisters, JoAnn Harrison and Linda Crochet; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Esther Robichaux Bourg
• Catholic

Emile Collins Sr.

• age 89, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:40 p.m. Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Malvina White Collins; son, Emile Collins Jr.; daughters, Emelda Trahan, Evelina "Evelyn" Thibodaux and Mary Lynn Poole; brother, Allen Collins Sr.; sister, Velma Henry; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Evelina Luke Collins; brothers, Connely, Camile, Freddie, Jimmie and Myrtel Collins; sisters, Victoria, Eugenia and Verna Authement and Myrtilia LeBlanc
• enjoyed fishing and hunting

William R. Foster

• age 78, a native of Wichita, Kan. and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Gertie Ann Boudreaux Foster; son, William "Billy" Jr.a nd Danny Foster; daughter, Dianne Burtchaell; brother, Edward Foster of Winnfield, Kan.; sisters, Francis McKenzie of Florissant, Mo., and Betty Ballinger of Sacramento, Calif; five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel Frazier Foster.; and sisters, Helen Smith and Kathryn Evans

Patty Naquin Gisclair

• age 40, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her companion, David Pellegrin; son, Terral Melancon; daughters, Adesia Naquin and Alaina Melancon; brothers, Howard, Anthony, Jerry and David Naquin; sisters, Peggy Rosas, Caroline Billiot and Allison Naquin; and grandmother, Lucy Kiger
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph H. and Bernice Kiger Naquin; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ulysse Naquin and Julius Kiger

Audrey Blanchard Guidry

• age 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:25 p.m. Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Bud, and Dobie Guidry; daughters-in-law, Darla and Tracy Guidry; brother, Philip Blanchard; sister, Elaine B. Mora; grandchildren, Cassey, Cody Mallory and Desiree Guidry and Axl Cheramie
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace Guidry Jr.; and parents, John and Lena Alario Blanchard
• member of the Ladies Altar Society

Alvin Simoneaux

• age 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 a.m. Jan. 17, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by a stepson, Godfrey Waguespack
• preceded in death by his wife, Ella Dugas Simoneaux; parents, Whitney and Mae Boudreaux Simoneaux
• member of the Walter I. Lanier No. 307 F&AM Masonic Lodge, where he was secretary and past master

Eula Bouvier Delhaye

• age 90, a native and resident of Larose, died Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Aline D. Massey of Lafayette and Mary Reynaud of Larose; brother, Lawrence Bouvier; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Thomas Delhaye; parents, Emile Sr. and Agnes Richoux Bouvier; sons, Harold Thomas and Patrick Thomas Delhaye; brother, Emile Bouvier Jr.; sisters, Leoncia B. Trahan, Doris Hawthorne Aderman and Sister Mary Monica, O.P.
• enjoyed reading, fishing and being with her family

 

JANUARY 23, 2003

Ethelina Maria Gibson Bernard

• age 69, a native of Rayne and resident of Cut Off, died Jan. 15, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Robert Bernard Sr., of Aurora, Co., and Curtis Bernard Jr., of St. Louis, Mo; daughters, Ethel Bernard Smith, and Nolia Bernard of Lake Charles, and Joselyn Bernard Lazard of Lafayette; brother, Chester Gibson Sr., of Brookshire, Texas; sisters, Marquerite Senigar and Patricia Gibson Brooks, both of Port Arthur, Texas; she is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Bernard Sr.; parents, Jack and Aline Marie Nezey Gibson; and sister, Josephine Gibson
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; member of The Rainbow Social Club; hobbies included cooking

Lee J. Castagnos Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Jan. 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beverly Gervais Castagnos; daughters, Colleen Cheramie of Metairie and Connie Hebert of Monroe; son, Lee J. "Chip" Castagnos III of Jefferson; stepson, Corey Dupre of Houma; stepdaughter, Chantel Dupre of Houma; sisters, Glenny Lee Buquet of Houma and Andree Moree of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lee J. Sr. and Hazel Felix Castagnos
• 1956 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; veteran of the U. S. Navy and a partner in the engineering firm of Castagnos, Goodwin and Associates; parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Eddie J. Guilbeau Jr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:35 p.m. Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marion LeMoine Guilbeau; sons, Eddie J. III and Jules "Jody" Guilbeau; daughters, Dolly G. Schouest and Misty G. Toups; brothers, Anthony and Roger Guilbeau; sisters, Hattie Harvey, Irene Potts and Locade Terrebonne; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Sr. and Rosite Rebstock Guilbeau; and daughter, Cathy G. Thibodaux
• veteran of the U. S. Navy who served in World War II; member and past master of the Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427 and a member of the American Legion; retired employee of Texaco and a member of the Lafourche Parish Water Board

Alice Robichaux Jones

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Jefferson, died Jan. 20, 2003
• graveside ceremony Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland
• survived by her son, Roy Jones Jr.; daughters, Mary Francisco and Jane Taylor; and brother, Dr. Richard Robichaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Jones; son, David A. Jones; and brother, Dr. Philip Robichaux
• Catholic

Malven Franklin Lee Jr.

• age 52, a native of Japan and resident of Luling, died at 4 a.m. Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Mt. Airy Cemetery in Boutte
• survived by his wife, Mary Warren Lee; mother, Mary Peters Lee; son, Malven Lee III; daughter, Yvonne Darensbourg; daughter-in-law Judy Lee; son-in-law, Alfred Darensbourg; brothers, James M. and Steven Lee; and grandchildren, John William Lee and Danette Andrea Darensbourg
• preceded in death by his father, Malven Franklin Lee Sr.; son, Andrew Lee; and brother, Charlie Lee
• Vietnam veteran who worked in secret intelligence

Benson ‘T-Ben’ J. Pitre

• age 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Hillary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Earline Z. Pitre; son, Daryl Joseph Pitre; daughter, Janale Comeaux and Leolia Trosclair; stepson, Gary Pertuit; sisters, Nell Baye, Mildred Thomassie, Ezola Fazzio, Bert Tauzin, Annabelle Pitre and Betty Shavor; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre; brothers, Cleveland, Wallace and Stanley Pitre; and sister, Eula Rodrigue
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and an usher; U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and belonged to the American Legion Post 349, VFW Post of Raceland and Woodmen of the World

Isabelle ‘Sis’ Marie Raynal Upton

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by her daughters, Catherine Upton Gillis of Nashville, Tenn., Cindy Upton Doiron of Ashburn, Va. and Annette Upton Murnane of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, H. Stephen and Timothy Upton, both of Baton Rouge; brother, Clement Raynal of Thibodaux; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Upton; parents, Clement and Isabelle Raynal; grandsons, David and Drew Doiron, Michael and Brian Murnane, Beau and Ryan Rourke
• graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana; retired school teacher of 24 years, a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, a committed adorer at Olom Adoration Chapel, a member of the Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and Porcelain Art Guild

 

JANUARY 24, 2003

Elizabeth Williams Brown

• age 89, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Jan. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Virgie Landry, Ruby North, Ruth Carter, Rachel Landry, Betty Solite; sons, Sterline Jr., Allen, and Ernest Brown; 48 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Brown Sr.; parents, Oscar and Luvinia Williams; a son; two sisters and three brothers

Nola Guidry Bruce

• age 79, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 23, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her son, Rickie Bruce; daughter, Cheryl Bourg; son-in-law, Leroy Jack bourg; brother, Loyman Guidry; sisters, Bella Naquin and Hilda Gisclair; grandchildren, Lucas, Scott and Wayne Bourg; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Bruce; parents, Theodule and Savie Duet Guidry; brother, Rodney Guidry; and sister, Wilma Savoie
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society

Margaret B. Comardelle

• age 53, a native of Lockport and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:49 p.m. Jan. 22, 2003
• visitation Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jerry Comardelle Sr.; mother, Theresa Bergeron Bellanger; sons, Jerry Jr., Joshua and Jonathan Comardelle; daughters, Melissa Berteau and Millicent Comardelle; brothers, Robert, Steven, Brooks, Daniel, Billy, Edmond, Dickie, Barry and Lee John Bellanger; sisters, Aline Loupe and Ruth Ann Austin; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Klebert Bellanger; and sister, Gloria Ann Havis

Michele Plaisance Dixon

• age 51, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Ascension Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Curtis Dixon Sr.; mother, Lucille Plaisance; daughters, Monicker, Danielle, Myana and Detrelle Plaisance; sisters, Marie Cornish and Linda Cheemooke; andbrothers, Joseph and Brian Plaisance
• preceded in death by her father, Jules Plaisance; and brother, Jules Plaisance Jr.

Odette Duet

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 23, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Patricia D. Moncada; brother, Preston Barrios; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey P. Duet; parents, Joseph V. and Zeolide Legendre Barrios; daughter, Kathleen D. Clause; brothers, Gillis, Harry, Louis, Willie and Raoul Barrios; and sisters, Justilla Gros, Bertha Albert and Henrietta Gauthreaux

Robert F. Eschete Sr.

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:16 a.m. Jan. 23, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Louise Adams Eschete; sons, Robert Jr. and David Paul Eschete; daughters, Linda Marie E. Crochet and Lisa Maria E. Foret; brothers, Randolph Jr. and Gerald F. Eschete; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Ann Lalong Eschete; brothers, Donald, Paul J. Sr. and Richard Eschete; and sister, Marline Eschete
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Albert ‘Samson’ Exnicious

• age 73, a native of Napoleonville and former resident of Thibodaux, died Jan. 17, 2003
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; visitation Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Bertrandville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by sisters, Eula Mae Robinson, Vertie Hadrick, Connie Chevis, Cheryl and Judy Exnicious; brothers, Michael and Kenneth Exnicious; brothers-in-law, Andrew Robinson, Bobby Hadrick and James Chevis; aunt, Bessie Mae Banks; close relatives and caretakers, Ronald and Kathy W. Bradley; close niece, Sheila Spotts; and other relatives, including Thelma Washington and Rose Meads
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Exnicious Sr. and Mary Lee Brown; brothers, Sterling Spotts, Harry Jr. and Curtis Exnicious; and sister, Katherine Exnicious

Hecton John Lanasse

• age 70, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 23, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Glenda Lanasse; son, Hecton J. Lanasse Jr.; stepsons, Joey and Shannon Steele, Christopher and John Wooten; daughters, Malvina L. Thurlow and Nancy A. Conroy; brother, Louis N. Lanasse; five grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Katheryn Morison Lanasse; parents, Oneziphore and Malvina Duplessie Lanasse; daughter, Rosalie M. Lanasse; half-brother, Forrest Duplessie; half-sister Bertha Griffin; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; veteran of the Korean War and a retired heat plant operator

Benson ‘T-Ben’ J. Pitre

• age 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Jan. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Hillary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Earline Z. Pitre; son, Daryl Joseph Pitre; daughter, Janale Comeaux and Leolia Trosclair; stepson, Gary Pertuit; sisters, Nell Baye, Mildred Thomassie, Ezola Fazzio, Bert Tauzin, Annabelle Pitre and Betty Shavor; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Stella Hebert Pitre; brothers, Cleveland, Wallace and Stanley Pitre; and sister, Eula Rodrigue
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and an usher; U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and belonged to the American Legion Post 349, VFW Post of Raceland and Woodmen of the World

Hazel P. Rogers

• age 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Gail Smith of Napoleonville; sisters, Cinderella Thompson and Josephine Williams of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Rogers; second husband, Stuart Murphy; daughter, Velma Dorsey; sister, Mable Williams; brothers, Jessie and Claiborne Preston Sr.

Isabelle ‘Sis’ Marie Raynal Upton

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by her daughters, Catherine Upton Gillis of Nashville, Tenn., Cindy Upton Doiron of Ashburn, Va. and Annette Upton Murnane of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, H. Stephen and Timothy Upton, both of Baton Rouge; brother, Clement Raynal of Thibodaux; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Upton; and parents, Clement and Isabelle Raynal
• graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana; retired school teacher of 24 years, a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, a committed adorer at Olom Adoration Chapel, a member of the Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and Porcelain Art Guild

Rev. James Williams Jr.

• age 83, a native and former resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Evening Star Baptist Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his daughters, Edith M. Cola of Paincourtville, Elisha Jasmine of Reserve, Linda Lewis of Hollywood, Calif., Julie Dunbar of Oakland, Calif and Ra’-Von Williams of Harvey; sons, Cleveland Williams of Palm Dale, Calif.; Huey P. and James K. Williams; brothers, George of New Orleans and the Rev. Moses Williams of Washington, D.C.; sisters, Everlina Jackson of Washington, D.C. and Oneta Weber of New Orleans; former wife, Quennie Naquin; 35 grandchildren; and 59 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his second wife, Selina Holmes Williams; sons, Wilfred and Eugene Williams Sr.; parents, James Sr. and Edith Williams; and sisters, Annie and Ethel Mae Williams

 

JANUARY 25, 2003

Andy Ray ‘Digger’ Ashley

• age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Andy and Chris Ashley and Larry and Patti Tassin Foret; two brothers, Scott Ashley and wife, Gina, and Logan Ashley; five sisters, Kaycie, Emily, Sarah, Samantha and LeAnn Ashley; one nephew, Taylor Ashley; and his grandmother, Irene Ashley
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmett Ashley and Irvin and Eris Tassin
• Samart Funeral Home

Leonard Wayne ‘Capt. Wayne’ Evans Sr.

• age 59, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Gibson, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Ribardi Evans of Gibson; his mother, Evon Lorraine Wilson Evans of Gibson; two sons, Leonard Evans Jr. of Harvey and Steven Evans and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Amanda E. Gros and husband, Glenn, of Gibson; five brothers, Earl Raby of Houston, Evon Raby of Bayou L’ourse, Charles Evans of Berwick, and Mike and Frank Evans, both of Chacahoula; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Kimbell Evans
• Mississippi River boat captain for Bunge Towing; parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Shirley Marie Toney

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Trenton, N.J., died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at New Holy Cross Church of Christ Written in Heaven in Trenton; services Monday at the church, with burial in Ewing Cemetery in Ewing Township, N. J.
• survived by one son, Randolph E. McGowan of Trenton; two daughters, Belinda Jones and Tammy Toney, both of Trenton; six brothers, Lionel Diggs of New York, Alfred, Lester, Percy, Ricky and Claude Diggs, all of Houma; four sisters, Mollie, Helen and Eileen Diggs and Shirley Harris, all of Houma; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Davis and Olivia Diggs; and her grandparents Harry and Ruby McKinley Sr.
• member of Holy Cross Church of Christ Written in Heaven in Trenton

 

JANUARY 26, 2003

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JANUARY 27, 2003

Mabel Johnson Ross

• age 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Jan. 23, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ross; parents, Arthur and Sarah C. Johnson; brothers, Timothy, Isaac, Arthur Jr., Claude, Leonard and Joseph Johnson; and sisters, Gertrude, Earline, Mary, Martha, Nina, Elester and Ruth

Gloria ‘Cha Cha’ Marie Authement Prestenbach

• age 64, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 p.m. Jan. 24, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Euphemie B. Prejean Authement of Houma; sons, Glynn M. Sr., Earl J. Jr., Jed P. and Dan P. Prestenbach; daughters-in-law, Judy, Marilyn, Jennifer and Toni Prestenbach; former daughter-in-law, Penny Matherne; brothers, John "Pat", Voorhies "V.J." and Anthony "Tony" Authement; sisters-in-law, Betty, and Allie Authement; sisters, Anna Mae Authement Leger, Juanita Authement Poindexter; brothers-in-law, James Leger and Mike Poindexter; grandchildren and spouses, Glynn Jr. and Natalie Prestenbach, Loyman Prestenbach, Marilyn P. and Derrick Foret, Mandy Lynn, Jeramie, Jessica, D.J., Scott and Sara Prestenbach; great-grandchildren, Kelci and Jaice Prestenbach; and step-grandchildren, Sabrina Dickerson, Ben and Hunter Franklin
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Prestenbach Sr.; father, Loyman J. Authement
• office manager for 33 years with Bruce Clark State Farm Insurance and a member of the Sewing Club; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland

• age 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident