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

FEBRUARY 1, 2003

Sandra Ann Trosclair

• age 54, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her stepmother, Edith Trosclair; one daughter, Kylee Trosclair; six brothers, Norman Trosclair, Roland Trosclair, Chris Trosclair, Ted Trosclair, Al Trosclair and Ricky Breaux; and four sisters, Peggy Terrebonne, Shirley Gautreaux, Monica Danos and Linda David
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Della Ledet Trosclair; and one brother, Randy Breaux
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

FEBRUARY 2, 2003

no entries posted

 

FEBRUARY 3, 2003

Flossie Marie Champagne

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:47 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Irene Marie Scott Dean of Houma; sons, Arty James Champagn and Josh Nicholas Ledet; brother, Joseph C. Champagne Jr. of Houma; sister, Roxane C. Deroche; half-brother, Ronald Theriot of Houma; half-sisters, Norma Woodall of Downsville and Sheryl Theriot of Houma
• preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Champagne Sr.; brothers, Scotty and Thomas Jude Champagne; sister, Carolyn Champagne Vito; and half-brother, Glenn Theriot
• licensed practical nurse and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Julia Cheramie

• age 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by four sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Felicia Pitre Cheramie; brothers, Henry, Henri, Delton, Hector and Alidore Cheramie; sisters, Soliska Gisclair, Loviska Cheramie and Marie Lafont
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; hobbies were sewing and tending flowers; she was deaf and enjoyed watching television
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Joseph L. Granier

• age 77, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Feb. 1, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marion Cortez Granier; sons, Dwight J. and Jody J. Granier; daughters, Betty G. Morales, JoAnn G. Becnell and Pauline G. Bennett; brothers, Philip and Kert Granier; sisters, Clothile Kraemer, Laura Gravois and Amanda Steib; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Theophile and Melanie Martinez Granier; brothers, Leopole Sr. and Lawrence Granier Sr.; and sisters, Eline Cortez, Louise Rome and Marion G. Cortez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eileen Bernadette Guidry

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; memorial services Monday at the chapel
• survived by her mother, Maggie Leonard Guidry; daughter, Maggie Guidry; brothers, Richard and Kenneth Guidry; sisters, Linda Waalk, Sandra Marshal, Felicia Hebert and Helene Eschete; one grandson; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Alfred Peter Guidry; brother, Eric Guidry; and grandparents, Elie and Euranie Neil Leonard, and Yves and Felicia Crochet Guidry
• former assistant manager of Ryan’s Restaurant
• Falgout Funeral Home

Debra Ann Bateman Hutchinson

• age 43, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 31, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated at the church with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Vern P. Hutchinson of Houma; parents, Robert and Jenny Gaudet Bateman; sisters, Susan May of Theriot and Peggy Daigneault of Houma; brother, David W. Bateman of St. Louis, Mo.; and grandmother, Mildred Bateman of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her grandparents, W.K. Bateman, and Joseph and Lelia Gaudet
• graduated from Nicholls State University with a masters in education and was a retired Terrebonne Parish School Board employee who taught kindergarten at Upper Little Caillou, Acadian and Broadmoor elementary schools; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Denver D. Pitre

• age 47, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, died Jan. 31, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sharon LaJaunie Pitre; his parents, Milfred Pitre and Ceclia Bourgeois Pitre; daughter, Jennifer Pitre; brother, Hurley Pitre; sister, Lorena Pitre Arceneaux; and grandchild, Chelsey Gauthreaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilfred and Lillian Pitre, and Leo and Odile Bourgeois; and brother, Wade Pitre
• employed by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Cecile ‘Cela’ Bourg Savoie

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 10:10 p.m., Jan. 31, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Earl Paul Savoie; three daughters, Judith Luke, Kathleen LeBoeuf and Charles Jacklyn Bonvillain Jr.; one brother, Charles W. Bourg Jr.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. and Agnes Chauvin Bourg; and one sister, Gussie M. Broussard
• Catholic and a member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department; also a self-employed crafter who made and sold ceramics
• Samart Funeral Home

Delores Feucht Tabor

• age 56, a native of Mamou and resident of Choctaw, died at 11:17 a.m. Feb. 2, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray
• survived by her husband, Donald Tabor; son, Mitchell Tabor; daughter, Rachel T. Labit; brother, Gerald Feucht; sisters, Pat and Stephanie Feucht and Margaret McCoy; and grandchildren, Dustin Labit, Brock Tabor, Douglas and Bradley Breaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Llewellyn and Lillie Mae Feucht; and brother, Stephen Feucht
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edles ‘Boulet’ Joseph Williams

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Feb. 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma Martin Williams; sons, Ted, Scott and David Williams; sisters, Eva Terrebonne and Melva Griffin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence F. Sr. and Julia Cheramie Williams; brother, Clarence Williams Jr. and sister, Eyvonne Pitre
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 4, 2003

Peter Roy Bergeron

• age 66, a native of St. James Parish, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Los Angeles, Calif., died Jan. 30, 2003
• funeral service held Thursday in Englewood, Calif.
• survived by his wife, Maudie Bergeron of Los Angeles; sons, Mark and Don Bergeron, both of New Orleans, and Peter Dion Bergeron of Los Angeles, daughters, Elizabeth and Monique Bergeron; and stepchildren, Nichole, Byron, Bret and Ricquel of Los Angeles; sisters, Genevia Bergeron of Marrero and Elnora Bergeron of San Diego, Calif., and Ethel B. Peltier of Thibodaux; and brother, Donald Bergeron of Atlanta, Ga.
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmedia Williams and Windell Bergeron; brother, Herbert Bergeron Sr.; and sisters, Audrey Butler, Rosa Bell Brisco, Marjorie Rome and Emily Cook
• Catholic
• Englewood Mortuary of Englewood, Calif.

Steven Billiot

• age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 2, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at Friendswood Church of God; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Roxanne Porche Billiot; parents, Anthony and Laura Billiot; daughters, Sadie Billiot and Jennifer Grandbois of Minnesota; brothers, Anthony E. of Mississippi, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond and John Billiot, all of Houma, sisters, Sally B. Authement, Judy B. Leonard and Lydia Billiot, all of Houma and Louise Lender of Mississippi; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his son, Steven Billiot Jr.; and sisters, Wendy and Helen Billiot, both of Houma; member of Christian Fellowship Church; employed by Patterson Rental Tools
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Wendy Ann Billiot

• age 35, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 1, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at Friendswood Church of God; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Anthony and Laura Billiot; brothers, Anthony E. Billiot of Mississippi, Paul, Kenneth, Raymond and John Billiot, all of Houma; sisters, Sally B. Authement, Judy B. Leonard and Lydia Billiot, all of Houma and Louise Lender of Mississippi
• preceded in death by her sister, Helen Billiot of Houma
• member of Christian Fellowship Church. She worked as a store clerk
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2003

Rev. Kenneth Ray Doyle Sr.

• age 68, a native of Vernon, Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 3, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church in Mathews; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, the Rev. Rebecca J. Doyle; son, Kenneth R. Doyle Jr.; daughter, Becky L. Lamey; brothers, Glenn and Benjamin Doyle; sisters, Shirley Sims, Olga and Billie Hall; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Hattie Belle Minchey Doyle; and sisters, Lucille Hall, Helen McCan, Dorothy Duke, Nancy McCalley, Thelma Dorthery and Linda Shivers
• pastor of First United Pentecostal Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Agnolia Chassion Robichaux

• age 94, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:40 a.m. Feb. 4, 2003
• visitation today 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 her husband, Norris J. Robichaux; sons, Julius and Aaron Robichaux; daughters, Alberta Sexton, Eveline Theriot, Ena Luke, Etta Ledet, Bertha Mae Pellegrin, Norma Sevin and Anna Lee Robertson; 32 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 44 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Philomena Trahan Chassion; brother, Eddie Chassion; sisters, Agnes Lapeyrouse and Aline Carlos; and grandchildren, Julius Robichaux Jr., Aaron Robichaux Jr., Rebecca Sevin Aucoin and Timothy Pellegrin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Sharon Kron Schober Trosclair

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003
• religious service was held today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with a cremation following
• survived by her husband, Ralph Trosclair Jr. of Houma; sons, Wil A. Schober of LaPlace and Eric W. Schober of Houma; stepson, Thomas J. Trosclair of Schriever; daughters, Sharon S. Chatagnier, Margie S. Bourdier, Helen S. Blanchard and Beth S. Sisk; stepdaughters, Marcia Lynn Trosclair of Montegut and Melissa Ann Rogers of Thibodaux; brothers, Richard and Nathan Kron of New Orleans; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Moulliette and Richard Henry Kron; and sister, Annabelle Kron Robito
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary; enjoyed sewing, reading and swimming
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

FEBRUARY 6, 2003

Myron ‘Heavy’ A. Arcement

• age 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 3, 2003
• mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Pitre Arcement; mother, Lucille Punch Arcement; daughter, Molly Marie Arcement
• preceded in death by his father, Howard Arcement
• employee of the Department of Transportation and Development for 23 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Errol John Babin

• age 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Elaine Stevens Babin; sons, Murry, Jason and Mark Babin; daughter, Lisa Legleu; brothers, Andrew, Irvin "Peter" and Olan Babin; sisters, Vardell Andras, Mary Joyce Poche’ Carolyn Cato and Camellia "Virgie" Hebert; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Eve and Hattie Dupre Babin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Curvis Benoit

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:07 a.m. Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial will be celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Lula Ordogne Benoit; sons, Wayne and Dale Benoit; daughter, Coleen Benoit; son-in-law, A.J. Laiche; daughter-in-law, Jan Naquin Benoit; brother, Russell Benoit; sister, Shirley Landry; grandchildren, Chasity Benoit Marie, Ginger Laiche Fritsche, Adam Benoit, Ryan Laiche, Stephanie Benoit, Jared Laiche and James Benoit; and great-grandchildren, Brandt Fritsche, Kayla Benoit, Samantha Marie and Brayden Fritsche
• preceded in death by his parents, Paulin and Jeannette Vicknair Benoit; brothers, Jesse, Joseph, Lester "Skeezix" and Paulin Benoit; sisters, Cecile Simoneaux, Jeanne Tardo; and a grandchild
• veteran in the Army-Air Force in World War II and a corporal in the military police; also a 50-year member of the Woodmen of the World
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Eusebe ‘The Judge’ ‘E. W.’ ‘Uncle Walt’ Walton Champagne

• age 84, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 1:45 p.m. Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot
• survived by his wife, Julia Lirette Champagne; son, Raymond Bourg Jr.; brothers, Norris and Luby Champagne; and sister, Etia C. Ross
• preceded in death by his parents, Walton Bernard and Adel Theriot Champagne; and brother, Whitney Champagne
• avid fisherman, an oilfield hand and a school bus driver; justice of the peace in Dularge for more than 40 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

James Carroll Lucas

• age 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Live Oak Methodist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Davidson Lucas; daughter, Colleen Lucas Millet; sons, Steven Carroll and James Davidson Lucas; daughters-in-law, Darlene and Renita Lucas; brother, William L. Lucas; sisters-in-law, Suzanne and Marian B. Lucas; grandchildren, James Richard Lucas and Cody Nash Millet
• preceded in death by his parents, Ray F. Sr. and Hilda Carroll Lucas; and brother, Ray F. Lucas Jr.
• Seale Funeral Home of Denham Springs

Camilla ‘Cam’ Miller

• age 78, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Cut Off, died Feb. 1, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated at the church
• survived by her daughter, Rebecca Julian Gibson of Baton Rouge; sons, Malcolm Norman Jr., David Barlow and Christopher Raymond; sisters, Kathleen Thompson Flash and Mary Sue Thompson Bryant; brother, Joseph Allen Thompson, Jr.; five grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Miller; parents Joseph Allen and Rosa Rentrop Thompson; and sister Jeanette Thompson Stevens
• after graduating from St. Joseph Academy and attending Business College, she left for Washington, D. C. to start a business career; after a short stay, she returned to Baton Rouge and was employed at WJBO radio; later served as administrative assistant at WBRZ television; after moving to Cut Off, she later retired from L. O. O. P. in Galliano

 

FEBRUARY 7, 2003

Amiyah Helena Ne’shay Allen

• age 2, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 5, 2003
• religious service held Saturday at Moses Baptist Church, with burial at Calvary Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Aneesah Trina Ra-oof and Charles "Tex" Gregory Allen of Thibodaux; brother, Charles Gregory Allen Jr.; sister, Samarah Shaheedah Allen; and grandparents, Henry Lee and Helena Simmons Allen and Abdul K. and Shaheedah A. Ra-oof
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Daniel Sr. and Helena Taylor Simmons, Jessie and Ida Mae Woods, Charles Jr. and Beverly Johnson Allen
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Helen Marie DuBois Arceneaux

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her sons, David, Michael, Myron and John Arceneaux; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Polignac J. Arceneaux; parents, Ernest J. and Octavia Aucoin DuBois; brothers, Ernest Joseph, Ernest John, Harold Joseph Wilbur "Bill" Paul Marion and Llewellyn DuBois; and sisters, Marguerite Flossy and Anne Floryde Dubois
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Betty Elisabeth Guillot

• age 57, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003
• visitation Saturday and Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Sunday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Edgar Guillot; son, Roland Guillot; brothers, Clinton and Larry Cortez; sisters, Mary Waguespack, Judy Fourneir, Margaret Rogers, Anni Lee Ware, Mary Ann Naquin, Shirley Williams and Elizabeth Guidry; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lemcy and Annette Cortez; brothers, Lemcy Jr. and Roland Cortez; and a sister, Aline Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Abe ‘Boog’ Hamilton

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died Feb. 1, 2003
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his son, Lawrence Hamilton of Patterson; daughter, Lisa Hamilton Dorsey of Des Allemands; stepdaughters, Barbara Folse, Bertha Johnson, Eula Thomas and Shirley Martin; sisters, Rosa Hamilton and Mildred Dabney, 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Young Hamilton; parents, James and Lydia Lewis Hamilton; brothers, Eldred, Samuel and Joseph Steward; and sisters, Elizdia Parker, Oliska Burke, Rebecca Mott and Alice Hamilton
• member of Antioch Baptist Church and served on the deacon board; hobbies were fishing and hunting
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nate Thomas Jarreau

• infant, of Larose, died Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Garrett Jarreau and Addie Cheramie; sister, Nadi Layne Jarreau; grandparents, Pat and Mike Jarreau, Kelly Rae and Gerard Adams; and great-grandparents, Mary Cheramie, Lawrence Falgout Sr., Lincoln Dardar and Pearline Ledet
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rudolph Cheramie and Yvonne and Kerney Jareau; and step-great-grandfather, Lionel Ledet
• Samart Funeral Home

Michael ‘Speck’ Landry

• age 48, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 5, 2003
• mass of burial celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Irene Berthelot Landry; brothers, the Rev. Charles Landry, Milton A. and Jimmy J. Landry; and sister, Mona Landry Sanchez
• preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Landry Sr.; niece, Charlene Sanchez; and nephew, Corey Landry
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Joseph Woods Jr.

• age 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Patterson, died Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial at Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, Dwaine, Jarrad, Michael Harold, Larry J. Barry. Robert, Michael and Steven Woods; daughters, Vanessa Keller, Joanette Nelson, Sondra Johnson, Jacqueline and Nedra Woods; brothers, Raymond, Earl Sr. and Reynard Woods; devoted friend, Golden Charles; 41 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Charlotte Woods; son, Ronnie D. Woods; brothers, Henry, Andrew, James and Roy Woods; and sister, Shirley Woods
• Baptist; United States Air Force veteran; Mason and a member of the American Legion Post in Patterson
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 8, 2003

Joseph Woods Jr.

• age 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson; funeral services today at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by eight sons, Dwaine Woods, Jarrad Woods and Michael Harold Woods of Baton Rouge, Larry J. Woods of Morgan City, Barry Woods of San Diego, Robert Woods of Oakland, Calif., and Michael and Steven Woods of Los Angeles; five daughters, Vanessa Keller, Joanette Nelson and Sondra Johnson of Beaumont, Texas; Jacqueline Woods of Houma and Nedra Woods of Patterson; three brothers, Raymond Woods of Chackbay, Reynard Woods and Earl Woods Sr. of Thibodaux; 41 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Charlotte Woods; one son, Ronnie D. Woods; four brothers, Henry, Andrew, James and Roy Woods; and one sister, Shirley Woods
• Baptist, a U. S. Air Force veteran, a Mason and a member of the American Legion Post in Patterson

Van Paul Pellegrin Sr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:36 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Ozia Pellegrin and Lucille Richard Pellegrin; two sons, Van Paul Pellegrin Jr. and Patrick Pellegrin; two daughters, Gail Pellegrin and Lisa Pellegrin; and one brother, Dudley Pellegrin Sr.
• self-employed with Van Pellegrin Trucking and was a U. S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Abe ‘Boog’ Hamilton

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands; funeral services today at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, Lawrence Hamilton of Patterson; one daughter, Lisa Hamilton Dorsey of Des Allemands; four stepdaughters, Barbara Folse of Raceland, Bertha Johnson, Eula Thomas and Shirley Martin, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Rosa Hamilton of Raceland and Mildred Dabney of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Young Hamilton; his parents, James and Lydia Lewis Hamilton; three brothers, Eldred, Samuel and Joseph Stewart; and four sisters, Elizdia Parker, Oliska Burke, Rebecca Mott and Alice Hamilton
• member of Anitoch Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board

Amiyah Helena Ne’shay Allen

• age 2, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday Feb. 5, 2003
• religious services today at Moses Baptist Church, with burial in Calvary Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Aneesah Trina Ra-oof and Charles "Tex" Gregory Allen of Thibodaux; one brother, Charles Gregory Allen Jr. of Thibodaux; one sister, Samarah Shaheedah Allen of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Henry Lee and Helena Simmons Allen and Abdul K. and Shaheedah A. Ra-oof; and aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Daniel Sr. and Helena Taylor Simmons, Jessie and Ida Mae Woods, Charles Jr. and Beverly Johnson Allen

 

FEBRUARY 9, 2003

no entries posted

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2003

Ray Joseph Champagne

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:50 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Loretta "To-To" Picou Champagne of Chauvin; sons, Danny "Shomp" and Carroll "Shomp" Champagne; daughter, Maria C. Lapeyrouse; brother, Percy "Ma-Mau" Champagne; sisters, Bernice Theriot, Bertha C. Guidroz and Thelma C. Authement; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Carrie Hebert Champagne; stepmother, Lucretia "Maw Maw Kiss" R. B. Champagne; great-granddaughter, Christina Champagne; and brother, Joseph Champagne
• retired boat captain for Texaco; U. S. Army-Air Force veteran who served during World War II; member of VFW Post 9608, American Legion and Ward 7; volunteer for the American Red Cross; also volunteered and was active in St. Joseph Catholic Church functions
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tracy L. Coleman

• age 30, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the Halfway Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Drucilla Coleman, father James Jones; children, Jaylan, Shayon, Janea, and Jasmin Coleman; brother, Kenneth Coleman; sisters, Barbara and April Coleman; and stepsisters, Tina Mott, Stephanie Jones, and Shamada Watkins
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard Parker and Katie Jones
• member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Clemille J. Dufrene

• age 76, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. Feb. 7, 2003
• visitation today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Guidry Dufrene; sons, Steve Dufrene and companion, Debbie, and Scott and wife, Jeanine Dufrene; brother, Frank Dufrene; sisters, Lillian Savoie and Vivian Dufrene; and grandchildren, Taylor and Tally Dufrene
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marie Odile Martinez Dufrene; brothers, Dewey, Wallace, Norris, Dudley, Aaron and Noah Dufrene; and one sister, Anna Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Blanche Dausereau Fazzio

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Fazzio; sons, C. Scott Kadair, Johnson St. Martin Kadair and Roy Michael Kadair; stepdaughters, Celeste Louise Fazzio and Ami Claire Fazzio; and sisters, Claudia Dausereau Braud and Jeanne Dausereau Atebara
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude L. and Frances St. Martin Dausereau; sister, Eleanor Dausereau Wright
• real estate agent for Patterson Real Estate; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leo Joseph Foret Jr.

• age 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:45 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003
• visitation today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Orso Foret; sons, Keith P. and Brian J. Foret; stepsons, Fountain and Norman Johnston; daughter, Cathy P. Gisclair; sisters, Thelma F. Alario, Catherine F. Allemand and Patsy F. Toups; eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leo Sr. and Mathilda Porche Foret; brother, Joseph Foret; and sister, Marie Foret
• U. S. Navy veteran, a retiree of Gulf Oil, and served as manager of the Cut Off senior citizens group for 10 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 11, 2003

Frances ‘Frankie’ Drummond Donnes

• age 76, a native of Helena, Mont., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 p.m. Feb. 7, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph Donnes; sons, Chet, Robert and Jeff Donnes; daughter, Anne Donnes Higdon; son-in-law, Larry Higdon; daughters-in-law, Mary, Gail and Margot Donnes; sister, Dorothy Drummond Thomson of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Yvonne Donnes Toups; grandchildren, John Donnes and wife Genna; Michelle, Robert, Renee, Jacob and Ross Donnes; Sarah Frances, Anne Scarborough, Lauren Donnes Thompson and husband Stephen, Margaret Scarborough Thompson and husband Michael, and Alaine Donnes Lafaso and husband Tony; and great-grandchildren, Amber, Nancy and John Ross
• loved books and was a voracious reader; librarian, she started and oversaw the E. D. White Catholic High School library for more than 25 years until she retired; instilled a love of books to decades of E. D. White students and was honored to be inducted in the E. D. White Hall of Fame in 1994; charter member of TaWaSi women’s club, working with the group for more than 40 years; member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Friends of the Library and Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Arizona; attended Scripps College in Claremont, Calif. and continued her education at Nicholls State University, where she received a master’s degree in library science

Lloyd Doucet

• age 69, a native of Church Point and resident of Larose, died at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 9, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; memorial service held Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Melba Hebert Doucet; son, Karl Doucet; daughter, Annette Slade; brothers, Alvin and Carroll Doucet; sister, Eldine Jeffers; and grandchildren, Lainey, Christopher, Gracie and Madelyn Slade and Austin and Allie Doucet
• preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Elvina Comeaux Doucet; Catholic; retired employee of Schlumberger
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Antoine Normand Gautreaux Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9 a.m. Feb. 9, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Antoine "Pike" Gautreaux Jr.; daughters, Sally Bearden, Sandra George and Ellen Gautreaux; brothers, Murphy, Leroy, Roland and Russell Gautreaux; sisters, Hazel Duet and Elsie Guillot; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anne Melancon Gautreaux; parents, Aubin and Cora Thibodaux Gautreaux; brother, Edward Gautreaux; and sisters, Letitia Knoblock and Cecile Chiasson
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

Curtis ‘Mr. C’ Anthony LeBeouf

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 11, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Aline Fanguy LeBeouf of Houma; sons, Michael K. and Craig "Gator" A. LeBeouf; daughters, Stephanie Gaudet, Andree’ Jimenez and Gina Nini; stepsons, Dane, Bret, Brody and Doug Fanguy; 13 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Doiron LeBeouf; parents, Columbus and Adele Songe LeBeouf; grandson, Joshua Jimenez; brother, Elgin "Gene" LeBeouf; sister, Dolores Helen Glover and an infant sister
• lieutenant for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a member of Living Word Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Dennis Vizier Sr.

• age 61, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:13 a.m. Feb. 10, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Melancon Vizier; parents, Valcour and Eulalie Duet Vizier; sons, Dennis J. Jr. and Robbie J. Vizier; daughters, Lori V. Terrebonne and Hollie V. Long; brother, Donald J. Vizier; sister, Charlene V. Burgess; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Vizier
• U. S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 315, a member of the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited and the Greenhead Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

FEBRUARY 12, 2003

Raymond Callahan

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 11, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beverly Boquet Callahan; sons, Byron of Houma and Jaime Callahan of Houston, Texas; daughters, Myrna C. Bourg of Houma and Laurie Callahan of Denham Springs; sisters, Rita Kirby of Florida, Audrey Stinson, Mildred Lirette and Rhea Freeman, all of Houma; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Narcisse and Nettie Clement Callahan of Houma; brothers, Lynn, Wilbert "Dee", Fay and William Callahan, all of Houma; and sisters, Irene Bergeron, Blanche Tortorich and Gladys Callahan, all of Houma
• hobbies were fishing and refinishing furniture; electrician for SLECA, retired since 1986
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Mercedes ‘Dee’ Theriot Monroe

• age 81, a native of Paincourtville and resident of St. Bernard, died Feb. 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Bultman Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by her sons, Kennth, Eric, Tony and Darryl Monroe; daughters, Sandra Roberts and Cindy Miller; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce J. Sr. and Marie Delise Theriot; brothers, Leonce J. "L.J." Jr., Ray and Clyde Delise
• Bultman Funeral Home

Carrol John Rivet Sr.

• age 65, a native of Gheens and resident of Chauvin, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 9, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Katherine Lee Barton Rivet; son, Carrol J. Rivet Jr. of Houma; a stepdaughter, Marlene; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Francis and Aneda Leona Dufrene Rivet; brother, Hewitt J. Rivet Sr.; and sisters, Norma R. Dominique and Diana R. Dufrene
• avid fisherman; previously employed by the Terrebonne Parish Marshal’s Office; security guard at Southland Mall and a constable for a private New Orleans law firm
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Euel J. Zeringue

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of the St. Charles community, died at 11:09 a.m. Feb. 11, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Marguerite K. Zeringue; son, Euel G. Zeringue Sr.; daughters, Marguerite Z. Foret, Catherine Z. Plaisance and Eileen Z. Sampey; sister, Emily Z. Champagne; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Emelie Toups Zeringue; brothers, Percy, Alcee and Charles Zeringue; sister, Louise Z. Guidroz; and one grandson
• sugarcane farmer who enjoyed his garden and loved life
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 13, 2003

William ‘Uncle Bill’ Castell

• age 54, a native of Cedar Key, Fla., and resident of Houma, died Feb. 12, 2003
• graveside service Saturday at Cedar Key Cemetery in Cedar Key
• survived by his wife, Carrie Jo Smith Castell; parents, Leo and Nellie Mae Sheppard Castell; brothers, Thomas and George Castell; sisters, Annie Hardin, Marie Erwin and Patti Smith; brothers-in-law, Sky Hardin, Bill Erwin and Myles Smith; sisters-in-law, Mary and Audrey Castell; nieces, Tami and Kimberly Dyals Castell; nephews, Myles Smith, Russell Hallman, Tommy Castell, Raymond Strickland and Ron Griffin; great-niece, Ashley Smith; great-nephews, Dustin Smith, Mason Storm Castell Boudreaux, Trent Mosher, Daulton Dyals, David Hallman and Kirk Griffin
• preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lee Castell
• Episcopal; owner of Bags Unlimited and co-owner of Soda Restoration
• Samart Funeral Home

Barbara Ann Cretini

• age 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2003
• graveside service was held today at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her nephews, Floyd Sr. and Frankie Cretini; great-nephews, Floyd Jr. and Jonathan Cretini; great-nieces, Chloe and Carly Cretini; and brother, Frank Cretini
• preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Rose Matherne Cretini
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Deacon Kurt Joseph Domangue

• age 61, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Feb. 12, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eveline Mary DeHart Domangue of Houma; son, Bart Domangue; daughters, Missy McElroy, Tara Malbrough and Nissa Gisclair; sister, Glenda Dupre; devoted friend, Corey Chauvin; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clopha Joseph "C.J." and Gladys Authement Domange; brother, Kerry Domangue; and sister, Lola Domange
• barber; deacon at Holy Family Catholic church, a charter member of Our Lady of Good Voyage KC Council 7722, member of Holy Family Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul Society; Holy Family fair chairman; ordained permanent deacon in the Catholic church in 1976, worked with marriage tribunal sacramental preparation, conducted prayer services and wakes, was director of religious education, was in CCD teacher training and visited the sick at home and in the hospital
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Leola ‘Lee’ Gisclair Martin

• age 61, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:20 p.m. Feb. 12, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her son, Todd M. Martin; daughter, Allison Rankin; brother, Ebdon "Jay" Gisclair; sister, Doreen Lynn; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John "Roy" L. Martin; parents, Ebdon and Elize Guidry Gisclair; son, John Leroy Martin Jr.
• enjoyed crafts and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Donald ‘Stick’ George Melancon Sr.

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Joyce Penney Melancon; sons, Donald "Donny" G. Jr., Gordon Keith and Louis David Melancon; daughter, Mary M. Tanner; brother, Gerald John Melancon; sister, Genevieve Bonvillian Matherne; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, George Clay and Dora Thibodeaux Melancon; brother, Ronald Melancon; and sister, Doris Ordoyne
• National Guard; member of the Ten Point Buck Hunting Club; hobbies were hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home

Beatrice ‘T. K.’ Boudreaux Scott

• age 95, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Feb. 12, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Tommie S. Weldon and Lana Scott; brothers, Godfrey and Francis Bourgeois; sisters, Cora Lee Smith and Emiline Bourgeois; and grandchild, Grant Weldon
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Scott; parents, Emile Sr. and Bridget Bourgeois; brothers, Emile Jr., Guy and J.P. Bourgeois; and sisters, Undine Bourg and Mae Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 14, 2003

David Ronald Hebert

• age 49, a native of Cut Off and resident of Marrero, died Feb. 13, 2003
• burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Susie C. Hebert; son, Joseph Hebert; daughters, Toni and Alicia Hebert; brothers, John and James Hebert; sisters, Denise Bruce, Michelle Dufrene and Suzette Hebert; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Magdalene Hebert; and brother, Michael Hebert
• employed by Rivers and Gulf Marine Surveyors
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Ernestine ‘Mookie’ Jones

• age 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 8, 2003
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and Saturday at Morning Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery
• survived by a devoted friend, Edward Reed, of Raceland; mother, Irma Coleman of Raceland; sons, Sidney and Darrell Poindexter of Raceland; daughters, Angela and Anita Poindexter, both of Raceland; brothers, Bishop Samuel Jones of Jeanerette, Bishop Oliver Coleman of New Orleans, Bishop William Caldwell, Douglas and Donald Coleman and Clifford Brown of Houma, Michael, Lee, Anthony and Ernest Coleman, all of Raceland; sisters, Elvina Thompkins and Myrtle Theriot, both of Raceland; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Jones, adoptive parents, Willie and Victoria Simpson; sisters, Linda Mitchell and Ida Coleman; and grandparents, Edmond and Elvina Coleman
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Her hobbies included cooking and fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nelson Joseph Kraemer

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 13, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his daughter, Sonja Caudell, brothers, Jerry and Larry Kraemer; sister, Rita Loupe; stepbrother, Wayne Kraemer; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Valance and Emelda Morvant Kraemer; and sister, Millie Robichaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Frozine Adeline Delatte Legendre

• age 99, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:37 a.m. Feb. 13, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Larry J. and Dalton F. Legendre, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lovencie Legendre; parents, Felix and Emelina Hebert Delatte; stepmother, Amelia Rose Delatte; brothers, Frozin and Wallace Delatte; sisters, Carrie Delatte Cortez and Therisa Delatte Toups; and half-brothers, Phillip and Norris Delatte
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Hilda Mae Mitchell

• age 55, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 9, 2003
• visitation Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral service Saturday at the Church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Holmes, India Holmes, and Regina Mitchell, all of Thibodaux; sons, Alfred and Aaron Holmes of Thibodaux, Albert Holmes of Napoleonville and Tyrone Holmes of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters, Shirley Pharagood of Thibodaux and Mercedes Tunson of Napoleonville; brothers, Willie Holmes of Gray, Sterling Holmes of Schriever, Elmore, Raymond, and Michael Holmes of Thibodaux and Joseph Holmes of St. Gabriel; and 21 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Mitchell; parents, Arthur Sr. and Georgianna Lovely Holmes; brothers, Arthur Jr., Leroy, and Jerome Holmes; sisters, Joyce McBride, Marion Holmes, Ruth Jones, and Rosetta Holmes
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles ‘Chuck’ Reding

• age 81, a native of Guthrie, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 11:02 p.m. Feb. 12, 2003
• private services held for family at a later date
• survived by his sons, Charles "Chip" and Christopher Reding, both of Houma; daughters, Charlotte Guidry and Cecelia Ledet, both of Houma, and Clare Davis of Fayetteville, N.C.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fines E. and Sarah Binkley Reding; brothers, Inman, Luther, Fines and Richard "Dick" Reding; and sisters, Anne Bynum, Lorene Reding and Rose Ellen King
• decorated U. S. Army veteran of World War II who survived the Malmedy massacre; owned Reding Upholstery Shop
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Beatrice ‘T. K.’ Bourgeois Scott

• age 95, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Feb. 12, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Tommie S. Weldon and Lana Scott; brothers, Godfrey and Francis Bourgeois; sisters, Cora Lee Smith and Emiline Bourgeois; and grandchild, Grant Weldon
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Scott; parents, Emile Sr. and Bridget Bourgeois; brothers, Emile Jr., Guy and J.P. Bourgeois; and sisters, Undine Bourg and Mae Bourgeois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 15, 2003

Marion Catherine Mauberret Amos

• age 87, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Washington, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003
• memorial services held today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds, Wash.
• survived by two daughters, Claire (Vern) of Lynnwood, Wash., and Cathy (Bill) of St. Louis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Richard Warren Mauberret and Elena Louise Sandmann; one sister, Sister Noel Mauberret, SSND; and her adoptive family, that of Walter D. Arroyo Sr.
• teacher

Florence Marie Gingrich

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003
• no services were scheduled
• survived by her husband, Robert Gingrich; one daughter, Linda Moore; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Linda Ordogne

Correction

Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Monday’s Courier misspelled the deceased brother’s name in the obituary on Richard Exnicious. The brother’s name is Irby Exnicious.

 

FEBRUARY 16, 2003

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FEBRURARY 17, 2003

Erma Winchester Knoblock Angelloz

• age 70, a native of Advance, Mo., and resident of Schriever, died Feb. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Ronald and Danny Cancienne; daughters, Deborah Knoblock Moore and Donna Knoblock Matherne; brother, Joe Winchester; sisters, Neda Brown and Ilene Cheshire; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Cancienne; her second husband, LuFroid Charles Knoblock; her third husband, Edward Angelloz; her parents, Rena Boyd and Delph Winchester; and brothers, Odell, Claude and Ray Winchester

Ozea Terrebonne Autin

• age 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Alphonse Autin; daughters-in-law, Dorothy C. and Ann T. Autin; daughter, Mabel A. Guidry; son-inlaw, Roman Guidry; sister, Bertha T. Lathrop; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonard V. Autin; parents, Alphonse and Marie Lorraine Terrebonne; son, Leonard J. Autin; brothers, Richard, Loudvic, Jefferson, Edevic, William and Alphonse Terrebonne; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• member of Catholic Daughters of Sacred Heart Church; enjoyed gardening, sewing and handiwork
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Rannie Joseph Blanchard Jr.

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Minerva Grace Garibaldi Blanchard of Houma; sons, John Ray and Beau Matthew Blanchard; brother, Mark Blanchard; sister, Carolyn Blanchard Luke; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Judith Detiveaux Blanchard; and father, Rannie Joseph Blanchard Sr.
• retired carpenter with Texaco; U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

David Joseph Breaux

• age 31, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003
• religious service was held today at Holy Savior Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Christie Lynn Rodriguez Breaux; mother, Rosemary Bourgeois Breaux; brothers, Philip Jr. and Henry Breaux; and sisters, Mary Breaux and Anna B. Hebert
• preceded in death by his father, Philip Joseph Breaux Sr.; and his grandparents, Roy and Edwina Callahan Bourgeois, and Gusten and Maggie Lentine Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Paul ‘Big Dog’ Richard Cadiere

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Paul Cadiere; brothers, Joseph Turner and Jerry Sr., Godfrey Jr., Barry, Enrique and Ronald Cadiere; sisters, Yvonne Rodrigue, Brenda Cadiere, Verla Sonier and Shirley Goodwin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Godfrey John and Ophelia Marie Gregoire Cadiere; and brothers, Tony and Anthony Cadiere
• self-employed welder; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Delta Thibodeaux Campo

• age 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died Feb. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Ronald, Claude Jr., Floyd and Kenneth Campo; brother, Dudley Thibodeaux; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Campo Sr.; parents, Clerfe and Hattie Chamberlin Thibodeaux; daughter, Betty Campo; brother, Edward Thibodeaux; and sister, Dorothy Landry
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Helen Louise Creel

• age 71, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Franklin Hardie Creel; sons, Hardie and Kevin P. Creel; daughter, Elvire Nutter; brother, Jannard P. Porche; sisters, Henrietta Leonard, Pearl Kappel, Dorothy Fischer and Hazel Boudreaux; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Elvire LeBoeuf Porche; brothers, Horace and James P. Porche; and sister, Lura Authement
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Elma Breaux Gaudet

• age 92, a native of Mathews and resident of Jefferson, died at 7:21 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Michael and Myron Gaudet; sisters, Edna Uzee and Rena Watts; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Gaudet; parents, Abel and Ida Verret Breaux; brothers, Abel and Paul Breaux; and sister, Olga Dairymple
• retired secretary for Lusher School in New Orleans
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Elvie ‘Beb’ Pellegrin Griffin

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Junior Griffin of Grand Caillou; son and daughter-in-law, James Wade and Connie Griffin of Houma; daughters, Gail Griffin Authement and companion Aubrey LeBouef, of Houma, and Nanette Griffin and husband Cody McElroy, of Bourg; sisters, Joyce "Bea" Dupre of Bourg, Eva "Peonie" Duthu and Geraldine "De-Den" Gill of Grand Caillou, and Carolyn "Noonie" LeBlanc of Chauvin; seven grandchildren, Mark and Jessica Authement, Jeremy, Jamie and Christy Griffin, and Jade and Paige McElroy; and great-grandchildren, Sadee Trosclair and Taylor, Sean and Dylan Authement
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonise Carrere and Justin Pellegrin; son, Richard Paul Griffin; brothers, Percy, Murphy and Anthony "Mo-Neg" Pellegrin; and sisters, Beulah "Meon" Voisin, Evela Pellegrin, Ester "T-Lou" Price, Essie and Eula Mae Pellegrin
• homemaker and member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lee E. Hamm Sr.

• age 75, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• no services were held and he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Barbara McCrea Hamm; son, Lee E. Hamm Jr.; daughter, Gay Dawn Hamm; brother, Fred Hamm; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Hazel Brown Hamm
• Baptist; veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of the Easy Does It Club of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium

Malvina Tabor Lasseigne

• age 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 15, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Raoul, Jerome and Bruce Benoit and Armand Lasseigne Jr.; brother, Sidney Tabor; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first husband, Paul L. Benoit; second husband, Armand Lasseigne Sr.; parents, Victor and Lucina Ordogne Tabor; son, Joseph Benoit Sr.; daughter, Louise Benoit; brother, Will Tabor; and grandchildren, Joshua and Jolene Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Irvin 'Lou Lou’ Lirette Sr.

• age 70, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:18 a.m. Feb. 15, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Raymond Lirette and Irvin Lirette Jr.; daughter-in-law, Desiree Lirette; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Sullivan Cheramie, Mary Lou and Lonnie Costello, and Donna and Lorris Terrebonne; sister, Pearl Lirette Barrios; and grandchildren, Johanna, Pete and Michael Costello, Sulli Cheramie, Madison Terrebonne, Gabby, Loriss and Tris Lirette
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary LaBiche Lirette; his parents, Juanita Guidry Rogers and Charley Lirette; son, Charley Anthony Lirette; brothers, Sullivan and Calvin Lirette; sisters, Rose Lirette and Verna Falgout; and grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
• Samart Funeral Home

Gertie N. Oncale

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:23 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003
• visitation 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 her husband, Anthony Oncale Jr.; sons, Keith A. and Gregory F. Oncale; and sisters, Joyce Galey and Gloria Baudoin
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Gertrude Borne Naquin; brothers, Calvin, Riley and Charles Naquin
• former floral designer; hobbies were reading and painting
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Kim Dung Pham

• age 54, a native of Vietnam and resident of Galliano, died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 14, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Than Hoang; mother, The Thi Tran; sons, James Tran, and Louis and Anthony Pham; daughters, Emily Tran and Kathy Pham; brothers, Loc, Dung, Phiet and Khiem Pham; sisters, Tuyet, Mai and Loan Pham; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Dinh Ngoc Pham
• Samart Funeral Home

Norman Joseph Robin

• age 87, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003
• mass of burial was held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nora Toups Robin; sons, Floyd and Danny Robin; daughters, Nellie McBride and Nora Danos; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Vincent III and Edverine Robin; and brothers, Vincent and Eugene Robin
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 18, 2003

Leroy ‘Black’ John Adams

• age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Lois Olivier Adams; son, Richard Paul Adams; daughter, Billie Jean Adams; brothers, David C. and Deryle J. Adams; sisters, Sybil A. Hotard, Beryle Adams and Leona A. Thibodaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert R. and Juanita Soignet Adams; and son, Leroy John Adams Jr.
• volunteer fireman and a retired staff sergeant for the U. S. Army National Guard

George Reed Sr.

• age 81, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 17, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anna Callais Cheramie Reed; sons, George, Michael and Dennis Reed; daughter, Deborah "Debbie" Reed; stepson, Terry Cheramie; stepdaughter, Juliet Cheramie; sister, Ethel Trahan; seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Georgette Orgeron Reed; parents, George and Elexemia Enclade Reed; and son, Gordon Reed
• pallbearers were George Jr., Michael, Dennis, Jason, Keith, Troy, Guy and Lyle Reed
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Leroy J. Terrebonne

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:40 p.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eula Gisclair Terrebonne; son, George Perry Terrebonne; daughters, Lisa T. Thomassie, Rachel T. Bergeron, Wanda F. Terrebonne and Lachon T. Boudreaux; brothers, Roger and Adam "Leo" Terrebonne; sisters, Mary Ann Duet and Marie Fonseca; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Nelly Boudreaux Terrebonne; brother, Gerald Terrebonne; and sister, Laura Lasseigne
• Catholic
• member of Ducks Unlimited and the Cajun-N-Heritage Club; hobby was duck carving
• Samart Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 19, 2003

Leroy ‘Black’ John Adams

• age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Lois Olivier Adams; son, Richard Paul Adams; daughter, Billie Jean Adams; brothers, David C. and Deryle J. Adams; sisters, Sybil A. Hotard, Beryle Adams and Leona A. Thibodaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert R. and Juanita Soignet Adams; and son, Leroy John Adams Jr.
• volunteer fireman and a retired staff sergeant for the U. S. Army National Guard

Tosawi John Cheramie

• age 28, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kim Guidry Cheramie; parents, Russell and June Savoie Cheramie; son, Cameron Nelson Cheramie; daughter, Madalyn Lucille Cheramie; brother, Jamie Patrick Cheramie; sister, Natasha Marie Cheramie; and grandmother, Rose Adams Doucet
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin Paul Savoie and Mannie and Beulah Cheramie
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; employed by Guidry Brothers Towing Company; hobbies were duck carving, hunting and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Eva B. Dantin

• age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of South Lafourche, died at 10:26 a.m. Feb. 18, 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 brother, Mancy Dantin of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her parents, Dumiel and Josephine Lee Dantin; brothers, Roual, Jack, Thomas, Alcide and Randolph Dantin; sisters, Alcida Orgeron, Clemance Stout, Antoinette Boudreaux and Francis Terrebonne
• retired custodial worker for Lafourche Parish Schools
• Samart Funeral Home

William ‘Boy’ Schertler

• age 57, a native of New York and resident of Houma, died Feb. 18, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Catherine Bussey Schertler; mother, Mary Schertler; daughter, Anna Schertler; brother, Alex Schertler; sisters, Elizabeth Norton, Elanor Bateman, Eve Schertler, Margie Lowe, Eva Glinski and Henrietta Schertler
• preceded in death by his father, Alphonse Schertler; and sister, Edith Mengotto
• Baptist; U. S. Marine; hobbies were woodworking and bingo
• Samart Funeral Home

James ‘Shortcake’ Edward Williams

• age 54, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Althea G. Lewis Williams; son, David Lewis-Williams; brothers, Curtis and Ronald Williams and Phillip Ferdinand, all of Baton Rouge; and sisters, Brenda and Debbie Williams of Baton Rouge and Mary Watson of Las Vegas, Nev.
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Rachael Hall Williams; and brother, Donald Ray Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 20, 2003

Eddie Ray Jones

• age 36, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Feb. 18, 2003
• graveside service held Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his friend, Jenny Authement; mother, Nelda Jewell; sons, Kevin Authement and Magnus Authement Jones; brother, Michael D. Jones; and sisters, Lena Wilkerson and Wanda Hebert
• preceded in death by his father, Herbert Ray Jones; and sister, Denise Boudreaux
• Christian and a veteran of the U. S. Army; an operator and self-contractor; enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Audrey H. Martin

• age 83, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 8:44 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation today and at the St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Richard, Michael, Glynn, Anthony "Tony", Lindsey "Pedo" and Oneal "Nick" Martin Jr.; daughters, Kay Gilmore, Bernadette Pellegrin and Jan Blanchard; brother, Leon Hutchinson; sisters, Mae LeCompte and Theresa Pitre; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, O’Neal Martin; parents, Lindsey and Elodie Henry Hutchinson; brothers, Louis, Bruce, Roy and Reginald Hutchinson; and sister, Virgie Prosperie
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church, a charter member of Bourg Lion’s Auxiliary, a member of St. Anne Ladies Altar Society, a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award and a charter member of the Boquet-Breaux Post 7755 Auxiliary; hobbies were sewing and cooking
• Samart Funeral Home

Augustine L. Martin

• age 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:16 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Sharon J. and Dennis A. Martin; brothers, Alex, Nolan, Arsen Jr., Ivy, Wilbert, Norby and Johnny Lasseigne; sister, Myrna Blanchard; two granchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Udrick Martin; parents, Arsen Sr. and Cisca Ledet Lasseigne; sister, Gloria Lasseigne; and granddaughter, Tricia Martin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Arlene Smith Pitre

• age 48, a native of Detroit, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at the Chauvin KC Hall; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Chauvin Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gerard Pitre; sons, Elrick and Wilmis Foret; daughters, Katina, Nicole and Crystal Foret and Megan Knight; stepson, Gerard "Bubba" Pitre Jr.; brother, Kim Smith; sisters, Elaine White, Darlene White, Charlene Prestenback and Marlene Busey; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nolan J. and Martha Bergeron Smith; daughter, Christina Bergeron; grandparents, Clovies and Rose Carrere Smith and Harrison and Louise Myron Bergeron
• member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary; enjoyed playing pokeno
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Verna Robichaux Vedros

• age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edmond Vedros Sr.; sons, Edmond A. Vedros Jr. and Joey A. Vedros Sr.; brothers, Albert, Clement and Warren Robichaux; sisters, Jenelle R. Theriot and Gayle R. Naquin; grandchildren, Angel V. Pertuit, Patricia Ann Vedros and Joey Anthony Vedros Jr; and greatgrandson, Harvey Paul Pertuit III
• preceded in death by her parents, Merille and Elmire Danos Robichaux; and brothers, Merille Jr., Willie and Jean Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 21, 2003

Herman ‘Stein’ Celestine Jr.

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Saturday in the chapel, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Waterproof
• survived by his wife, Alice Hawkins Celestine; son, Herman Celestine III of Houma; stepson, Tanna L. Hawkins of Houma; daughter, Barbara Celestine Smith of Houma; stepdaughter, Tamalika Hawkins of Houma; brothers, Rufus Celestine of California, Sylvester and Lloyd Celestine of Houma; sisters, Irma Celestine and Dianne Celestine Livas, both of Houma; and numerous grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Coleman Celestine and Herman Celestine Sr.; brother, Joseph Celestine; and sisters, Margie C. Clark and Margaret C. Britton
• retired from Texaco Oil

Bertha Collazo Davis

• age 77, a native of Havana, Cuba, and resident of Houma, died at 5:58 a.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her son, Marc Davis; daughter, Tania Porche; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Enis Davis; parents, Alfredo Sr. and Estela Collazo; daughter, Linda Ann Davis; brother, Aldredo Collazo Jr.; and sister, Carmen Arango
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sharon Allemand Fremin

• age 56, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her companion, Albert J. Boudoin; mother, Gladys Allemand; sons, Mark and Sean Fremin; daughter, Candace Fremin Thibodeaux; brother, Glenn Allemand; sisters, Kathleen Boudreaux and Karen Gervais; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Herbert J. Allemand Sr.; son, Kent David Fremin; brother, Herbert J. Allemand Jr.; and sister, Elaine Allemand Powell
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Franklin ‘Frank’ Delmore Gore

• age 55, a native of Logan County, W. Va., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 16, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial service held Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by a son, Rusty M. Gore; daughter, Christie L. Gore; and two grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Harvie Elliot Hawthorne Sr.

• age 60, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 a.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Dianne "Happy" Foret Hawthorne; mother, Leola Peoples Hawthorne; sons, Ryan Elliott, Richard Elliott, Randy Paul and Harvie "Buster" Elliott Hawthorne Jr.; daughters-in-law, Nicole B. and Megan W. Hawthorne; stepdaughters, Lisa Arceneaux and Deanne "Dee Dee" Soudelier of Thibodaux; sister, Diann Hawthorne Douglas; and grandchild, Hayden Elliott Hawthorne
• preceded in death by his father, Elliot Hawthorne; and grandchild, Madison Taylor Hawthorne
• manager for Delta Towing. He was a member of Southern Oaks Golf Club and the La. Tarpon Club; veteran of the U. S. Navy
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Iley Anthony Hebert

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 p.m. Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Margaret Leonard Hebert of Houma; son, Jimmy Hebert Sr. of Houma; brother, Norris Hebert; sisters, Evana Trahan and Annabelle Fanguy; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Antoine and Alzina Marie Hebert; and brothers, Edward M., Magnel, Alberta, Joseph T. and Leon Raymond Hebert
• sugarcane farmer; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Yves George Himel

• age 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son, Terry P. Himel; daughter, Patricia H. LeBlanc; sisters, Enola H. Ordoyne, Yvonne H. Guidry, Anna Lee H. Hebert and Delores H. Landry; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie R. Himel; parents, Dorgeville and Amelia Thibodaux Himel; son, Perry J. Himel; brothers, Clarence and Neville Himel; and sisters, Aspaize H. Ordoyne, Annette Himel and Louvinia H. Guidroz
• served in the U. S. Army, was a member of the VFW and was retired from Delta Drilling Company
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Laura Gaudet Hohensee

• age 62, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:25 a.m. Feb. 21, 2003
• visitation Monday at St. Hillary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Warren M. Hohensee; sons, Todd, Neal and Don Hohensee; daughter, Jill Folse; sister, Muriel Robichaux; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James and Laura Burback Gaudet; and brother, Floyd Gaudet
• Samart Funeral Home

Leotha Dorsey Hood

• age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4 a.m Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at United Pentecostal Church in Mathews; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her daughters, Viola Beard, Amanda Royal and Gloria Harris of Lockport, Wanda Lee of Lake Charles, and Elaine Royal of Baltimore Maryland; sons, Robert Caster and Albert Hood of Lockport and Ernest Royal of Baton Rouge; brothers, Lezeme Dorsey Jr., of Raceland and Royal Dorsey of California; sisters, Martha Sauceberry of Raceland, Beulah Lawson of Mathews, Shirley Robinson of Thibodaux and Olivia Cooper of Baton Rouge; she is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hood; parents, Lezeme Sr., and Dora Boyd Hood; son, Arthur Royal; brothers, Leonard and Ernest Dorsey, and sister, Francine Bailey
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Lena Busalacchi LaCroix

• age 103, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Luling, died Feb. 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft
• preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse A. LaCroix; parents, Gaetano and Frances Busalacchi; brothers, Thomas, Frank, Salvadore and John Busalacchi; and sisters, Annie Lasavio, Mary Ann Cuccia, Mary Lussan and Josephine Gardey
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Trong Pham

• age 89, a native of Vietnam and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:45 a.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; Sunday at St. Peter Community Center; Monday through Thrusday at the funeral home; burial and graveside services held Friday at Johnson Memorial Park in Groves, Texas
• survived by his son, Bob Pham of Larose; and daughter, Thiat Pham of Houston, Texas
• preceded in death by his wife, Mo Pham
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Rose Mary Scarpulla Savoie

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:05 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Louise S. Riche’; and sisters, Camille S. Barriconi and Alvine S. Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin "T-Chu" P. Savoie; parents, Joseph Sr. and Fortunata Marisco Scarpulla; brothers, Joseph Jr., Anthony "Tony" and John Scarpulla; and a grandson, Scott A. Riche
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Evester ‘Poo’, ‘Brick’ Steward Sr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 13, 2003
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Anna Greenup of Napoleonville, Lucille Cooks of Thibodaux, Wendy Steward of San Antonio, Texas, and Angella Steward of Lake Charles; sons, Evester Steward Jr. of San Antonio and Kevin Steward of Lake Charles; brother, Anderson Montgomery; sisters, Cordene Montgomery, Dorothy Bozeman, Lucille Owens and Mary Jones; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Mose and Lucille Holly
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

FEBRUARY 22, 2003

Donald Philip Bonner

• age 51, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral services Monday at Sacred Heart Church
• survived by his mother, Frances Bonner of Houma; two sons, Kimbal Bonner and wife, Kirstin, of Houma and Philip Bonner; three sisters, Pam Vidas and husband, Fredrick, of Morgan City, Kern Womack and husband, Raymond, of New Orleans, and Debbie Berger and husband, C. Jerry, of Berwick; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Donald Charles Bonner
• purchasing agent in the oil field

 

FEBRUARY 23, 2003

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FEBRUARY 24, 2003

Suzanne Eschete Allen

• age 46, a native of Houma and resident of Ponchatoula, died Feb. 22, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula; funeral service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at the Ponchatoula cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald James Allen of Ponchatoula; parents, Charles Victor and Barbara Marie Badeaux Eschete of Thibodaux; son, Travis Charles Allen of Ponchatoula; brothers, Tommy and Brian Eschete, both of Thibodaux, and Chris Eschete of Mandeville; and sister, Rachelle Wolford of Houston, Texas
• 1974 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School
• Geisler Funeral Home

Gladys Marie Donnaud Brown

• age 84, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• religious service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by a daughter, Dawn Gail Lawson Cook of Labadieville; son, Thomas B. Lawson III of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Mabel Theresa Pizzolatto of Houma; granddaughter, Charla Gail Cook Miller of Bridgewater, N.J.; great-grandchildren, Zachary Dane Cook of Prairieville, Chad Robert Miller, Kimberly Faye Miller and Kiersten Paige Miller of Bridgewater; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas B. Lawson, second husband, Jack C. Brown Sr.; parents, Joseph E. and Anna Marie Toups Ayo; and grandson, Jon Dane Cook
• homemaker, 10-year employee of A. M. & J. C. Dupont, a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, and a member of First Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chester J. Cheramie

• age 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:55 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Inez Rebstock Cheramie; son and daughter-in-law, David J. Cheramie and Marianne Reynaud Cheramie; daughters, Carol Orgeron of Luling and Joan Lerille of Cut Off; sons-in-law, Dudley Orgeron and Rodney Lerille; sisters, Doris Monaco and Myrtle Weigel, both of Marrero, and Camillia Bychurch of Kentwood; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bruger Jr. and Estelle Pitre Cheramie; brother, Huey L. Cheramie; and sisters, Ruth Lybargar and Molly Cheramie
• veteran of WWII, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, charter member of the Golden Meadow Carnival Club, the Rotary Club for 38 years with perfect attendance, and a former member of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission
• Samart Funeral Home

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Gilbert

• age 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elmire Campo Gilbert; sons, Keith Alleman of Sorrento and Brent Alleman of Napoleonville; brother, William "Billy Boy" Gilbert of Thibodaux; sister, Vivian Carmouche of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Heloise Adolph Gilbert; brothers, James George, Emile, Pierre, Henry and Joseph Gilbert; sisters, Frances LeBlanc, Heloise Talbot, Jeanne Vincent, Vivian Gilbert and Heloise Gilbert
• veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion and retired from the Louisiana Department of Highways
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sister Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Harris, R. C.

• age 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chicago, Ill., died at 3 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• funeral services held Tuesday at the Resurrection Living Center in Chicago, with burial at Cenacle Retreat House in Warren, Ill.; special memorial mass celebrated Thursday at the Metairie Cenacle Retreat House at 5500 St. Mary St. in Metairie
• survived by her sisters, Jane Harris Barker of Houma, Marie Harris Schell of New Orleans; brothers, Joel Harris Robichaux, Don Harris and Brother Delbert Harris, F.S.C., of New Orleans; nieces, nephews and one great-great-nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Dr. W. H. Sr. and Mercedes Friedrichs Harris; sisters, Catherine Harris Pearse and Mercedes Harris Burton; and brothers, Dr. W. H. Jr. and Dr. Friedrichs Harris Sr.

Barbara Aitkens Kohmann

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:41 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis No. 1 cemetery in Houma
• survived by her daughter, Phyllis Kohmann; brother, John Lorry Aitkens; and sisters, Elsie Claire Simons and Virginia Ruth James
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick William Kohmann; parents, Robert Lucius and Viola Daussat Aitkens; brother, Dr. James Milo Aitkens; and sister, Marion Carter
• World War II Army veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Thaddeus A. Lovell Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Feb. 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beulah Bourg Lovell; sons, Thad Jr., Glynn, Ray, Francis and Nathaniel Lovell; daughters, Elaine Lovell Boudwin, Mary Ann Lovell Wilson, Jacqueline Lovell LeBlanc and Geralyn Lovell Hollier; sister, Julia Lovell Olivier; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Daisy Naquin Lovell; brother, Anderson Lovell Jr.; and sisters, Juanita Lovell Daigle and Julia Lovell Olivier
• parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; World War II Army veteran and a retired clothes presser with Gold Crest Cleaners
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Guess Orgeron

• age 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2003
• visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Garnet B. Orgeron; son, Al Joseph Orgeron; sisters, Shirley Fonseca and Earline Vizier; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Cora Triche Orgeron; daughter, Verline Marie Orgeron; brother, Floyd Orgeron; sisters, Julia Estay and Eula Toups; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, member of American Legion Post 315 of Larose, and a World War II Coast Guard veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Claudia O. Rodrigue

• age 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 11 p.m. Feb. 22, 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 husband, Wibot Rodrigue; son, Ronald Rodrigue; daughter, Ruby R. Rivere; brothers, Clincy, Clifton and Ferdinand Ordoyne; sister, Adeline Trosclair; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joachim and Victoria Trosclair Ordoyne; son, Robert Paul Rodrigue; brothers, Dooley, Robert, Eulice, Clarence and Hery Ordoyne; and sister, Cora Percle
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Alter Society
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

FEBRUARY 25, 2003

Susan Ann Bouffanie

• age 51, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jeris J. Jr. and Troy Rodrigue; brothers, Kelly, Ernest Jr. and Louis Bouffanie; sisters, Coreen Pitre and Doreen LeBouef; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Sr. and Josephine Gaeto Bouffanie; daughter, Kathy Joe Schouest; brothers, Anthony Sr. and Russell Bouffanie; and sister, Cathy Joe Bouffanie
• Samart Funeral Home

James ‘Gene’ Elphage

• age 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 21, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sherryl M. Elphage; brothers, Albert of Napoleonville and George Elphage of New Orleans; and sister, Mary E. Condell of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Ernest ‘Zook’ Every

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 19, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service held Wednesday at the Church; burial at the Young Men’s Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his wife, Early White Every of Thibodaux; sons, Anthony Every of Gray and Clifford Every of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Sadie Smith of Thibodaux; brother, Earl Every Sr., of New Orleans; sisters Leotha Every Triggs of Avondale, and Elizabeth Every Harris of New Orleans; 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Amy Adams Every; four brothers, Lloyd "Baby" Every, Adam Every Jr., James Every, and Clarence "Man" Every
• member of St. Paul Baptist Church and served on the usher board. His hobbies included gardening; U. S. Army World War II veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Agatha Cecile Thibodeaux Falgout

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 24, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her sons, William "Bill" and Robert "Bob" Falgout; daughter, Betty Hebert; brother, Robert "Bob" Thibodeaux of Cut Off; sisters, Gertrude T. Celino and Yvonne T. Chappius of Harahan; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton A. Falgout; parents, Narcisse and Eva Chatagnier Thibodeaux; sons, Weldon "Rock" and David R. Falgout; grandson, Wilton A. Falgout; brothers, Ernest, Simon, Albert and Bunk Thibodeaux; and sisters, Anita T. Trosclair, Bernice T. Babin, Nolia T. Use, Melina T. Vice, Bessie T. Chemento and Theresa Thibodeaux
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dudley W. Hillman

• age 87, a native of Slagle and resident of Lockport, died at 6:07 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003
• visitation Friday at First Baptist Church of Lockport; memorial service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Braud Hillman; daughter, Cheryl Hillman Cummings of Huntsville, Texas; sons, Michael Alan and Timothy Scott Hillman; son-in-law, David Cummings; daughters-in-law, Darlene and Julie Hillman; sister, Gladys Crocket of Temple, Texas; grandchildren, Ben Hillman of Baton Rouge, Erin Cummings of West Hollywood, Calif., Grand Hillman of Broussard, Matt Hillman of Lafayette and Stephan Hillman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; step-grandfather of Kyle Cummings of Woodlands, Texas and Todd Cummings of Bossier City; great-grandchild, Chesley Hillman of Larose
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Minnie Lea Hodges Hillman; son, Philip Charles Hillman; brothers, Louis, George R., Welsey "Bill", Andrew and Ed Elijah Hillman; sisters, Lucy Jane Barnett Wagner, Elizabeth Gosnell and Oddie Henderson
• U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner
• Samart Funeral Home

Dolores Loupe

• age 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died Feb. 23, 2003
• memorial service held Thursday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Craig A. Loupe of Lake Charles; daughters, Cindy L. Hart of Metairie and Carey A. Loupe of Covington; sisters, Katherine "Kitty" Dupre and Connie Dorsey of Lockport; brothers, Gene Thibodeaux of Raceland and John Thibodeaux of Houma; and granddaughter, Taylar I. Hart
• preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy J. Loupe; parents, Maxine Thibodeaux Guidroz and Manton Thibodeaux; and brother, Charles "Chip" Thibodeaux
• Schoen Funeral Home

Fred Leroy Stephens

• age 87, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 23, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Des Allemands Baptist Church; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by his brother, Paul L. Stephens; 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Cornwell Stephens; parents, Zach and Rosalee Johnson Stephens; stepson, Leland Stephens; daughter, Clara Lee Stephens Candies; brother, J.W. Stephens; and sister, Ruby L. Snyder
• served in the U. S. Army
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 26, 2003

Edna Marie Boudreaux Belanger

• age 97, a native of Baldwin and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Feb. 25, 2003
• visitation Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her son, Darryl Belanger Sr.; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Belanger; parents, Jean and Marguerite Boudwin Boudreaux; son, Sherrell Belanger; grandson, Craig Michael Belanger; brothers, Whiley and Stanley Boudreaux; and sisters, Agnes Belanger and Zulma Landry
• homemaker; member of Catholic Daughters of America and was a Gold Star Mother
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Zachary ‘Big Zack’ D. Callais

• age 21, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Feb. 24, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Daniel and Gail Griffin Callais; grandparents, Nancy Martin Callais, C. J. and Mildred Lefort Griffin; and sister, Dodi Charpentier
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Duless Callais; and great-grandparents, Davidson and Camelia Cheramie Lefort
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Paul Junius Gregoire

• age 71, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Robinson Gregoire of Dulac; sons, Gary C. and Timothy P. Gregoire; daughters, Barbara G. Blankenship, Linda Gregoire, Grace G. Trosclair and Peggy G. Foret; brother, Emile Gregoire; sisters, Madeline G. Parfair and Eunice G. Falgout; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hilda Picou Gregoire; daughter, Jo Ann Gregoire; brother, Walter Gregoire; and sister, Margie Verdin
• self-employed fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anna Mae Prejean Mire

• age 89, a resident of Lafayette, died at 4:13 p.m. Feb. 23, 2003
• funeral service today at Assumption Church in Mire, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Nellie Mire; son, Melvin Mire; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Alphonse Mire; daughter, Deloria Marie Mire; parents, Leo and Elvie Marie Prejean; and brothers, George and Ashton Prejean
• Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne

 

FEBRUARY 27, 2003

Sarah Ruffin

• age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Morgan City, died Feb. 26, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Mark Congregational Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Little Zion Congregational Baptist Church Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her sons, Wesley Smith and Joseph Moore, both of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Johnson; mother, Queen Victoria Allen; son, Johnny Smith; daughter, Viola Matthews; one brother; and sisters, Gertrude Reed, Victoria Scott, Rosa Ray, Martha Scott, Odessa Tardieff, Mary Johnson and Elizabeth Tardieff
• member of St. Mark Baptist Church in Schriever; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Haley Elizabeth Mack

• age 6, of Houma, died Feb. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux and Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Friday at New Belmont, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, John Paul and Sharon Johnson Mack, both of Houma; grandfather, Charles Mack of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her grandfather, the Rev. Prospa Johnson
• student at St. Genevieve Catholic School in Thibodaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joshua Paul Mack

• age 8, of Houma, died Feb. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux and Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Friday at New Belmont, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, John Paul and Sharon Johnson Mack, both of Houma; grandfather, Charles Mack of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandfather, the Rev. Prospa Johnson
• student at St. Genevieve Catholic School in Thibodaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Lillie Mae Johnson

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Sharon J. Mack; sons, James, Edward and Patrick Johnson; sisters, Josephine Davis, Oneta Nicholas, Linda Kenney and Delores Howard; brother, Lasker Davis; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Prospa Johnson; parents, Coleman and Almeta Burdis Davis; sisters, Hattie Davis and Bessie Cooks; and brothers, Alvin and Murray Davis
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Courtney Darden Heard

• age 73, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation Saturday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories
• survived by his wife, Theresa Blanchard Heard; daughters, Gail Denson and Debora Heard; brothers, Thomas J. of Chicago, Barton M. and Robert T. of Arkansas, Stephen R. of Lafayette, Alan E. of Texas and Philip S. Heard; sister, Eloise M. Jourden of Lafayette; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Barton and Margaret Richardson Heard; son, Blaine Heard; and sister, Katherine Heard
• veteran of the Korean War and a retired engineer with the wireline and oilfield industry

Alcee ‘Al’ Joseph Gaudet

• age 64, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious service held at the funeral home parlor, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his brothers, Russell and Jimmy Gaudet; sisters, Geraldine Price and Diane Guadet
• preceded in death by his wife, Elevyln Jackson Gaudet; and parents, Joyce J. and Eunice Thibodeaux Gaudet
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nola Dennis Foret

• age 87, a native of Buras and resident of Raceland, died at 3:20 p.m. Feb. 25, 2003
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Friday at the funeral home with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Conforto Foret; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Emise Joseph Foret; parents, John and Leona Casbon Dennis; son, Floyd Joseph Foret; brothers, Walter and Paul Dennis; sister, Pauline Dennis Larose; and granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Foret
• member of the Raceland Senior Center for 35 years
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

FEBRUARY 28, 2003

Freddie Bell

• age 72, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Feb. 23, 2003
• visitation at Williams and Southall Funeral Home today in Napoleonville and today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose C. Bell of Napoleonville; daughters, Betty Franklin and Velvet Bell of Houston, Texas and Monica Bell of Houma; sons, John Jarvis and Craig Bell of Belle Rose; stepdaughter, Gretchen Moore of Napoleonville; sisters, Verdie Mae Phillip and Grace Vaughn of Donaldsonville, Joyce Florence of New Orleans; brothers, Irvin and Wilbert Bell, Isiah Bell, Felton Williams; mother-in-law, Velma J. Converse of Napoleonville, son-in-law, Rufus Franklin; grandson, Keyon Converse; six grandchildren, two godchildren and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Deola Wilson Bell; grandson, Jeremiah Bell; sisters, Emma B. Brown, Ida B. Moore and Alma B. Bernard; father-in-law, James Converse
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Murphy P. Gautreaux

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 26, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Tessie France Falgout Gautreaux; sons, Eulice, Allen and Gordon Gautreaux; daughters, Joyce Campo, Karen Hilse and Marilyn Kraemer; brothers, Russell, Leroy and Roland Gautreaux; sisters, Elsie Guillot and Hazel Duet; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Gertie Loupe Gautreaux; parents, Aubin and Cora Thibodaux Gautreaux; son, Murphy J. Gautreaux; brothers, Antoin Sr. and Edward Gautreaux; sisters, Letitia Knobloch and Cecile Chiasson
• World War II Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion
• Samart Funeral Home

Rev. Harry Gilton Sr.

• age 85, a native of Houma, and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 21, 2003
• wake service held today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; visitation to wake time today at the church and Saturday at the church; religious service held Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, the Rev. David Gilton of Napoleonville; daughters, Irene Wade, Rosemary Gilton, Barbara Rainey, Emily Gilton, Donner Brown, Helen Moton, Mary Bell, Alma Wiggins, and Robin Gilton, all of Napoleonville
• also survived by 39 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Mae Gilton; parents, Johnny and Maggie Kennedy Gilton; son, Harry Gilton Jr., daughters, Patricia Moore, and Robinette Gilton; brothers, Joseph, James, John, and Issac Gilton; sisters, Celina Coleman, Alberta Hall, Enora Smith, Hester Thaddeus, Joetae Gilton, and Octavia Soco
• former pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; hobbies included fishing, carpentry, and mechanic work
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

J’Reiona Hamilton

• infant, of Labadieville, died Feb. 23, 2003
• religious service held Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville with burial at St. Peter Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her parents, Shanicia Hamilton and Eugene Henry; grandparents, Joseph Hamilton, Lorraine Green and Eugene Taylor
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Ella Hamilton
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Elizabeth ‘Liza’ Ordoyne Hebert

• age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 28, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, George, Daniel and Donald Hebert; daughters, Frieda Benoit, Helen LeBlanc, Jana Landry and Debra Perk; 28 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Hebert; parents, Olivian and Aldolphine Boudreaux Ordoyne; sons, Freddie Jr. and Arthur Hebert; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four brothers and seven sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eddie J. Johnson Sr.

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. James, died Feb. 22, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James; religious service held Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Beulah Fisher, Annette Brown, Mary Jane Stripling, Mary M. Pakoejoe, Nathleen Harleaux, Catherine Whittington, Marie Fathree, Helen and Ann Johnson; sons, Raymond, Nathaniel, Andrew, Lester, Paul and Anthony Johnson; 50 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elvie Washington Johnson; parents, Edward and Constance Johnson; sons, Eddie Jr., Leroy and Junius Johnson; a brother and three sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

An’Jannae Danasia Lee

• infant, of Thibodaux, died Feb. 26, 2003
• graveside service held today at Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her mother, Angelica Lee of Thibodaux; father, Dwane Michael McGuin of Thibodaux; grandparents, Joe Matherne, Sharon Lee and Wendy McGuin, all of Thibodaux and Michael Keller of Atlanta, Ga.
• preceded in death by her brother, Javon Anthony Lee; and great-grandmother, Ida Mae Lee
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Edgar Joseph Malbrough

• age 79, a native of Houston, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated in the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Althea Robichaux Malbrough; sons, Wayne M., James P. and Terry E. Malbrough, all of Houma, and Thomas P. Malbrough of Bourg; daughters, Cheryl M. Sawyer of Bourg and Catherine M. Morgan of Deltona, Fla.; brother, Ira Malbrough of Houma; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar S. and Agnes Lovell Malbrough; brohters, Lyness, Druby, Lynwood "Chum", Milton and Raymond Malbrough; and sister, Emilie Richards
• retired compressor operator with Texaco; veteran of the U. S. Army; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Isabelle Sylvester Miller

• age 75, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:11 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Morning Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service noon Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Edna Mae Sims, Ethel Shelby, Dorothy Triggs, and Enola Smith all of Raceland; sons, Lionel Cleveland, Oscar Cleveland Jr., and Reynold Cleveland of Raceland, and Albert Cleveland of Jackson, Mississippi; brothers, Arthur Sylvester, and Willie Sylvester both of Raceland; sisters, Agnes Gray of Raceland, and Enola Thomas of Breaux Bridge; she is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Miller; parents, Alfred Sr. and Earline Sylvester; son, Leroy Cleveland; daughter, Charlene Cleveland; brothers, Walter, Alfred Jr., Frank, Steve Lee, Audrey, and Rev. Livingston Sylvester; sisters, Dorothy Gray, Sedonia Hogan, and Mildred Louis
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland and served on the Usher Board
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Florette ‘Flo’ Faucheux Porche

• age 94, a native of Gramercy and former resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 27, 2003
• visitation at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• surviv