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

MAY 1, 2003

Clovis J. ‘The Cro’ Crochet Jr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 a.m. April 29, 2003
• memorial service held Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his son, Kenneth Crochet; daughters, Sandra LeBlanc, Joan Crochet and Jane Lobur; brother, Paul "Sonny" Crochet; sisters, Agnes Babin, Cecelia Chatagnier, Irene Michel, Annie Crochet, Bernice Curole, Dot Didier and Frances Sellars; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Sr. and Isabella Guillot Crochet
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Whitney ‘Bilu’ Sanchez

• age 63, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died April 28, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Marsha Dugger Sanchez of Oklahoma; sons, Darren and Darci Sanchez, both of Oklahoma; daughters, Annette and Theresa Sanchez, Mary Raye Hurd, Rebecca Hopper and Stephanie Anderson, all of Oklahoma; brother, Clarence Sanchez; sisters, Velma Ordoyne, Thelma Brown, Clarabell Kramer and Linda Credeur; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mars Joseph and Bernice Benoit Sanchez; daughter, Jennifer Sanchez; brother, A. Joe Sanchez; and sister, Carrie Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gertie T. Thibodeaux

• age 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 1:45 a.m. May 1, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 68 years, Rudolph E. Thibodeaux; sons, Roger, Rudolph "R.J." and Kenneth Thibodeaux; daughters, Nancy Mars; daughters-in-law, Adele, Elizabeth "Liz" and Judy Thibodaux and Kathy Guidry; son-in-law, Wayne Mars; brother, Edward "B.B." Thibodaux; sister, Madeline Talbot; grandchildren, Dwayne, Denny and Michael Thibodeaux, Dawn Gauthier, Shanna Gregoire, Shane and Sandie Mars, Yvette Theriot and Kendel LeBlanc; and 14 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her son, Curtis Thibodeaux; infant granddaughter, Dana Thibodeaux; and parents, Cyprien and Bernadette Talbot Thibodaux
• housewife, devoted mother and grandmother
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Labadieville

 

MAY 2, 2003

Lloyd David Brown

• age 49, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, died April 20, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident
• visitation Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Virgie B. and Rosemary Brown; brothers, Michael, Gerald and Tyrone Brown
• preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Rosanna Brown
• former laborer with Richard Disposal
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Curtis C. Guidry

• age 73, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:17 p.m. May 1, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Agnes Gauthreaux Guidry; sons, Danny and Gregory Guidry; daughters, Shelly Guidry LeBlanc; brothers, Norman, C.J. and Ray Guidry; sisters, Beverly Ockman, Lucy Rodrigue, Anna Mae Blanchard and Shirley Aysen; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leticia Ordoyne Guidry; and brothers, Leroy and Edward Guidry
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ernest ‘Laross’ Harris Sr.

• age 82, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died April 25, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at First Israel Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Brenda H. Burd of Belle Rose; sons, Ernest J. of Belle Rose and Roy Harris of Compton, Calif; sisters, Agnes Herbert and Verdie Mae Harris of New Orleans, Margaret Coleman of Denver, Colo and Marynell Darensbourg of Napoleonville; brothers, Joseph and James Harris of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Harris; parents, Joseph Sr. and Rose Harris; son, Kentrell Harris; sister, Hilda Hall; and a grandson
• retired employee of Suprene Sugar Refinery
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Godfrey Moten Jr.

• age 54, a native of Zachary and resident of Raceland, died at 1:28 a.m. April 29, 2003
• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, and Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Evelina Moten of Raceland; mother, Aline Moten of Zachary; son, Godfrey Moten III of Raceland; stepsons, Ronald Lee and Terry Lee Wheaton of Raceland; daughter, Ulondas Moten of Raceland; stepdaughter, Tarolyn Gray of Raceland; brothers, Alfred Moten of Texas, Charles, Larry, and Melvin Moten of Raceland, David, Earl, Bobby, and Robert Moten of Baton Rouge, and Russell Moten of Gulfport, Miss.; sisters, Earline, Janice, Denise, Joyce, Shelia, and Patricia Moten of Zachary; one grandchild and 22 step grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Godfrey Moten Sr.
• Baptist; hobbies included fishing, and doing mechanical work
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Inez Pitre Richoux

• age 72, a native of Lafourche and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 a.m. May 1, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Dudley "Nanue" Richoux; daughters, Donna Richoux Hinds, Gwen Richoux Sadler and Laura Richoux Adams; brothers, Ecland Jr., Landry, Claude and Leo Pitre; sisters, Irene P. St. Pierre and Rita P. Blanchard; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ecland Sr. and Florida Angelette Pitre; brother, Harris Pitre; sisters, Lelia and Velma Pitre and Norma Gisclair
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

MAY 3, 2003

Bernice M. Hebert

• age 78, a native of Stephens County, Okla., and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2003
• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home
• survived by two daughters, Trina Cunningham and Tina Disotell; two sisters, Jackie Harwell and Betty Frazier; two grandchildren; and three great-granchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Hebert; her parents, James and Nettie McDaniel; two daughters, Linda Jean Hebert and Dinna Sue Stevens; one brother, Mac McDaniel; and four sisters, Joy Wallis, Ella Mae McDaniel, Zalie McDaniel and Marie Sconyers
• homemaker and was Baptist

Adelise M. LeBouef

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2003
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Frank LeBouef; two daughters, Shirley Plaisance and Mary Jane Benoit; one brother, Sidney Matherne; one sister, Evelyn Theriot; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julien J. LeBouef; her parents, Felix Matherne Sr. and Adele Hebert Matherne; one daughter, Mary Ann LeBouef; three brothers, Felix Jr., Antoine and Johnny Matherne; and four sisters, Adeline Perez, Adele LeBouef, Mathilde Daigle and Adelia Plaisance
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Janet Marie Price

• age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church on Bayou Blue Road; services today at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Theresa C. and Junior Price; one son, Brandon Price; three brothers, Terry and Ricky Price, and Johnny Price of California; and four sisters, Gloria Marcel, Carolyn Landry, Debbie Brunet of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Donna Price

 

MAY 4, 2003

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MAY 5, 2003

Sidney Joseph Adams

• age 68, a native of Raceland and resident of Franklin, died at 9:27 p.m. May 3, 2003
• visitation today at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Presbyterian Cemetery in Centerville
• survived by his wife, Beverly Phillips Adams of Franklin; sons, Dennis Adams of Centerville and Arthur Adams of Franklin; daughter-in-law, Patty Adams of Franklin; daughter, Valerie Bacilla; son-in-law, Albert Bacilla; sister, Sondra Rivet of Raceland; grandchildren, April A. Pontiff, Ashley Adams, Noah and Mia Bacilla; and great-grandchild, Collyn Pontiff
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. Adams Sr. and Alice Mae Bourgeois
• Ibert’s Mortuary of Franklin

Rachael Marguerite LeCompte Babin

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Bayou Black; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her brother, Warren J. LeCompte of Houma; sister, Gertrude L. Colomb of Luling; son, F.J. "Skip" Babin Jr. of LaPlace; daughter, Paulette Ann Babin Barrios of Metairie; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Arcade Toups LeCompte; husband, Francis "Bee" J. Babin; son, Ronald Anthony Babin; and brother, Evans LeCompte
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Myrtha Aline Boquet Duplantis

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 1:54 p.m. May 4, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Valmore Duplantis of Houma; sons, Denis P. and Lance J. Duplantis of Houma; daughter, Lana D. Thibodaux of Houma; brothers, Carroll Boquet Sr. of Houma and Albert "Bert" Boquet of Thibodaux; sisters, Lenora McClendon and Joan Chiasson of Houma and Thelma Chauvin of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Boquet and Rose Prosperie Boquet; sisters, Rose Mary Boquet Himel, Wilma and Joy Boquet; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Logan Michael Guidry

• age 2, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:05 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Sancey Guidry and Clayton Duncan; and his grandparents, Eddie and Mollie Guidry and Claude Duncan and Claire McGouan
• preceded in death by one sister, Jaquana Andrea Rouselle
• Samart Funeral Home

Magnus ‘Mac’ Hotard

• age 82, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:16 p.m. May 4, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gene Dormain Hotard; sons, Jimmy "T.T.," Jerry, Dale, David "Butch," Michael and David A. Hotard; daughters, Marianne Hebert, Lana Boudreaux, Patti Boudreaux, Gail Mesuda and Christine Boudreaux; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Selma Rodrigue; parents, Oristle Hotard and Felicity Rodrigue Bruce; and sisters, Verna Hanna, Eleanor Juneau and Euchirse Guidry
• Catholic and a charter member of Larose Volunteer Fire Department; worked for W. E. Rodrigue Shipyard and was a self-employed air conditioning electrician
• Samart Funeral Home

Patricia King

• age 45, a native of West Virginia and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. May 1, 2003
• religious service held today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her father, Giles Proctor King; son, Joseph Aaron Nickoson; brothers, Rick King of Fenwick, W.Va., and Mike Midkiff of Newark, Ohio; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her mother, Della Eunice Waugh; and daughter, Angela Nickoson
• member of the Krewe of Cleopatra and was certified for CASA
• Samart Funeral Home

Adelise M. LeBouef

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died at 4:20 a.m. May 2, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Frank LeBouef; daughters, Shirley Plaisance and Mary Jane Benoit; brother, Sidney Matherne; sister, Evelyn Theriot; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julien J. LeBouef; parents, Felix Matherne Sr. and Adele Hebert Matherne; daughter, Mary Ann LeBouef; brothers, Felix Jr., Antoine and Johnny Matherne; and sisters, Adeline Perez, Adele LeBouef, Mathilde Daigle and Adelia Plaisance
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lillian Chiasson Ordoyne

• age 87, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:20 a.m. May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Arthur, Terry and Lonnie Ordoyne; daughter, Debra Chiasson Trosclair; brothers, O’Neil and Percy Chiasson; sisters, Leonise Percle, Anna Oncale, Shirley Sausage and Esther Falterman; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ordoyne; parents, Anatole and Valerie Ponvelle Chiasson; brother, Orris Chiasson; sisters, Inez C. Rodrigue, Flore Percle and Bernadette Halbach; and grandson, Lynn P. Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Morris Joseph Ordogne

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:45 p.m. May 4, 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 his wife, Lillie Zeringue Ordogne; sons, Michael, Dale, Gerald "Jarman" and Chris Ordogne; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovincy and Josephine Ordogne Ordogne; brothers, Elie and Sydney Ordogne; and sisters, Leticia Guidry and Hattie Barrilleaux
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Auto Home Buick
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

MAY 6, 2003

Grace Hill Bonvillain

• age 81, a native of Albany and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 a.m. May 3, 2003
• religious service was held today at First United Methodist Church in Houma
• survived by her sons, Francis P. Bonvillain of Katy, Texas and Michael P. Bonvillain of Houma; daughter, Mary B. Lirette of Houma; brothers, Herbert, Eddie and Newton Hill of Albany; sisters, Audrey Mae Brady and Hazel Sanders, both of Albany; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Francis O. Bonvillain; parents, Scott John and Ella Palmer Hill; brothers, Raymond, J.W. and Wilton Hill; and sisters, Maxim Morrison, Ruby Purvis, Geraldine Hill and an infant sister
• retired substitute teacher for Terrebonne Parish Schools and a member of the AARP; parishioner of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillian Chiasson Ordoyne

• age 87, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:20 a.m. May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Arthur, Terry and Lonnie Ordoyne; daughter, Debra Ordoyne Trosclair; brothers, O’Neil and Percy Chiasson; sisters, Leonise Percle, Anna Oncale, Shirley Sausage and Esther Falterman; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ordoyne; parents, Anatole and Valerie Ponvelle Chiasson; brother, Orris Chiasson; sisters, Inez C. Rodrigue, Flore Percle and Bernadette Halbach; and grandson, Lynn P. Ordoyne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Louis ‘Red’ Pitre

• age 70, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:40 p.m. May 2, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held today at the funeral home; he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Delores "Dee" Martinez Pitre; daughters, Carlotta Toups, Sheryl Harrison and Stephanie Ryman; brothers, Paul "Pavie" Victor Pitre and Wilkie David Pitre; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sophie Pitre
• enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

Marie Martin Robichaux

• age 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:15 a.m. May 3, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her daughter, Joan R. Landeche; sister, Eve Martin; and grandchildren, Cynthia and Eddie Landeche
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Robichaux; and parents, Eddie and Victoria Fournier Martin
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 7, 2003

Elton Joseph Benoit

• age 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 3:32 p.m. May 6, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Sylvia Wantlin Benoit; son, John Benoit; daughters, Cindy Pellerin and Darleen Downey; brothers, Nelson and Ned Benoit; sister, Rita Rodrigue; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Renais Adams Benoit; and sister, Mary Westerman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Aaron Michael Matherne

• age 20, a native and resident of Ama, died May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Mothe Funeral Home at 7040 Lapalco Blvd. in Marrero; religious service held today at the funeral home; he was cremated
• survived by his parents, Wilma Gaudet Matherne and Faron Matherne of Ama; brother, Nathan Matherne of Kenner; and grandparents, Wilma Gautreaux Gaudet of Lockport and Rita and Maurice Matherne of Des Allemands
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Julius Gaudet of Lockport; a 2000 graduate of Hahnville High School
• Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero

Frank J. Plaisance Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Lockport, died May 6, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillian Loupe Plaisance; sons, Dick, Frank Jr. and Jack Plaisance; daughters, Margaret P. Breaux, Mary P. Curole and Emily P. St. Clair; brothers, Emile Jr., Edwin and O’Neil Plaisance; sisters, Frances P. Stevens, Margie P. Landeche, Jenny P. DeFelice, Rea P. Muller and Winnie P. Comardelle; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Sr. and Alida LeBlanc Plaisance; brother, Warren Plaisance Sr.; and sister, Gonnette P. LeBoeuf
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Elmo ‘T-Nom’ Talbot

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died May 6, 2003
• visitation today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gerfie LaGrange Talbot; sons, E.J. and Steve Talbot; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Talbot; daughters, Marilyn Thibodaux, Barbara Boudreaux and Liz Benoit; sons-in-law, Paul Thibodaux and Nolan Benoit Jr.; sisters, Gertie Arcement and Myrtle Landry; grandchildren, Jeff Borne, Clark Talbot, Stephaine T. Butcher, Terry, Donny and Todd Thibodaux, Trudy B. Ordoyne, Gregg Boudreaux, Angi Talbot, Rachel B. Zimmer, April and Allison Benoit; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Olivia Boudreaux Talbot; grandson, Bryan Boudreaux; daughter, Ernestine "Tina" Talbot; brothers, Camille and Rivers Talbot; and sister, Enola LeBlanc
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jack Terrebonne III

• age 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. May 7, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church; he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Juanita LeBoeuf Terrebonne; son, Jad J. Terrebonne; daughters, Glynis T. Mulvihill of Colorado Springs, Colo, Robin Terrebonne Gladden of Baton Rouge, Jacqueline Terrebonne of Metairie; brother, James Terrebonne of Grand Isle; sisters, Lois T. Vizier of Golden Meadow and Emma T. Bergeron of Houma; grandchildren, Magen Gladden of Baton Rouge, Amy and Paul Terrebonne of Indiana; and Jordan and Samuel Mulvihill of Colorado Springs, Colo.
• preceded in death by his parents, Jack Jr. and Leoncia Cheramie Terrebonne; and sister, Yvonne T. Molaison
• U. S. Air Force with the air refueling squadron during the Korean War; retired from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers after working 30 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 8, 2003

Isiah Bell

• age 69, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died May 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Friday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Winnifred B. Brooks, Janice B. Henderson and Shelly Bell; sons, Peter Ausbrooks, Isaiah Lewis and Bryan Bell; stepdaughter, Sandra B. Skidmore; brothers, Irwin Bell, Frelton Bell-Davis and Wilbert Bell; sisters, Verley Phillips, Joyce Florence and Grace Vaughn; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Deola Wilson Bell; and siblings, Alma B. Bernard, Emma B. Brown, Rebecca B. Moore, Alfred Sr., Freddie Jr. and James Bell
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Nolan Billups Jr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 4, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Vanessa Billups Evans; brother-in-law Milton Evans; and two grandchildren, Jarren M. Evans, and Jarrett N. Evans, both of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Smyles Billups; and parents, Nolan Sr., and Bettie Billups
• member of Allen Chapel AME Church; World War II Navy Veteran; member of American Legion Post # 513 of Thibodaux, a member of St. Joseph Masonic Lodge # 15 of Thibodaux, Royal Arch Masons Chapter # 39 of Thibodaux, Norman D. Jones Consistory # 338 of Napoleonville; also a 33rd degree Mason; owner of Billups Cleaners
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Genevieve Richard Boudreaux

• age 73, a native and resident of Labadieville, died May 8, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clifton "Tite" Boudreaux; sons, Keith and Allen Boudreaux; sisters, Victoria Gros and Virgie Lee Richard Prokop; grandchildren, Tiffanie Prejean, Shannon, Megan and Emily Boudreaux; great-grandchildren, Beau, Dain and Drew Prejean, Dylan and Tyler Boudreaux; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Odie Barrilleaux Richard; and brothers, Ernest, Eddie Jr. and Corbett Richard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Victoria Marie Pitre Jambon

• age 97, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:38 p.m. May 7, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Larry Jambon of Youngsville and Ernest Jambon of Galliano; grandchildren, Judy, Alan, Teena, Michael, Keiron and John Jambon and Yvette Ledet; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and four step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Reno Jambon; parents, Leopold and Julie Autin Pitre; brothers, Alces, Nocess and John Pitre; and sisters, Violet Hebert and Alice Plaisance
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; enjoyed cooking and working with her flowers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Marie Millien Randolph

• age 67, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died May 4, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Protestant Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Cynthia Douglas of Baker; sister, Rose Millien Nicholas; and grandchildren, Christy and Jerica
• preceded in death by her parents, Marceline and Tony Millien; brothers, Ernest,Vernon, Willie and Tony Millien
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

 

MAY 9, 2003

Isiah Bell

• age 69, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Winnifred B. Brooks, Janice B. Henderson and Shelly Bell; sons, Peter Ausbrooks, Isaiah Lewis and Bryan Bell; stepdaughter, Sandra B. Skidmore; brothers, Irwin Bell, Felton Bell-Davis and Wilbert Bell; sisters, Verley Phillips, Joyce Florence and Grace Vaughn; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sr. and Deola Wilson Bell; and siblings, Alma B. Bernard, Emma B. Brown, Rebecca B. Moore, Alfred Sr., Freddie Jr. and James Bell
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Eugene Butler

• age 86, a native of Woodworth and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. May 8, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held today at the funeral home; graveside service held Saturday at Butler Cemetery in Woodworth
• survived by his daughter, Suzanna Teekell of Houma; sisters, Pearl Mae Butler Rybiski and Josephine Daisy Butler Brocato of Raceland; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Lucy Arcement Butler; parents, Richard and Clara Lacaze Butler; brothers, Horace A., J. Clarence, Charlie W. and Floyd F. Butler; and sister, Beulah C. Butler
• retired chain and rodman with Texaco after serving 18 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Veenoy Bruce Huffaker

• age 77, a native of Schreveport and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. May 8, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sarah James Huffaker of Houma; son, Rodney Huffaker; brother, Vernon Huffaker Jr.; sister, Barbara Russell of Schreveport and Rachel Shideler of Magalia, Calif; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Hansson Huffaker and Versie Green Huffaker; retired supervisor of Texas Eastern and a sales representative for C and H Rental Tools; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Abraham Richardson

• age 60, a native of Labadieville and resident of San Francisco, Calif., died May 3, 2003; visitation Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his stepmother, Jessie Mae Richardson of Labadieville; son, Troy Michael Carr of South Dakota; brothers, Oliver Richardson Sr. of Labadieville, Raymond Thomas of Ruston, Wilbert Miles of New Orleans, Warren Miles, and James Miles of Thibodaux; the Rev. Vincent Richardson, and David Williams; sisters, Gertrude Neff of Jacksonville, Fla., Mary Thomas, Brenda Richardson, Betty Richardson, Penny Richardson, and Linda Fleming of Thibodaux, and Joyce Miles of Schriever; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Rayfield Sr. and Dorothy Miles Richardson; and brothers, Rayfield Richardson Jr. and Harold Richardson Sr; grandparents, Romalis and Lettie Richardson, and Tony and Daisy W. Miles
• Baptist; U. S. Army Vietnam veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Terry Lee Triggs

• age 44, a native of Raceland, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. May 6, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Crystal Lynn Triggs of Thibodaux; brother, Lawrence Murray Jr., of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Geraldine Calloway, and Deborah Washington of Fort Worth, Texas, Patricia Harkless of Baton Rouge, Dianne Triggs of Raceland, and Melinda Triggs Turner of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Sr., and Barbara H. Murray; member of Third Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 10, 2003

Mae J. Guillot

• age 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass today at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lloyd Guillot; one son, Melvin Aizen Sr. and wife, Augustine Aizen; one daughter, Shirley Aizen; six grandchildren and their spouses, Reva and David Nunnery, Charmane and Johnny Nunnery, Rigina and Randy Clouatre Sr., Rhonda Aizen, David Arcement and Melvin and Joy Aizen; eight great-grandchildren, John Achee, Dollie Achee, Greg Achee, Elizabeth Blanchard, Misty and Mike Hue, Jeremy Aizen, Anna Nunnery and Whitney Clouatre; seven step-great-grandchildren, Randy Clouatre Jr., Danny Clouatre, Greg Clouatre, Lauren Clouatre, Melisa Nunnery, Kevin Nunnery and Jeffery Nunnery; and two great-great-grandchildren, Trey Aizen and Leila Hue
• preceded in death by her parents, John Tardiff and Julie Hebert Tardiff; one son, Raymond J. Aizen; seven brothers, Jules, Paul, Leon, Leonace, Russell, Joseph and Francis Tardiff; and two sisters, Emily Tardiff and Henrietta LaBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Gerdie Mae Melancon LaCoste

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Ernest Liner Jr. and wife, Margaret, Harold Liner and wife, Tina, Errol LaCoste and wife, Stacey of Houma, Louis Francis Liner and wife, Connie of Bayou Blue, and Ronald Liner and wife, Carolyn of Coteau; one daughter, Bonnie Clavier and husband, David of Bayou Dularge; 25 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest Liner Sr.; her second husband, Elward LaCoste; her parents, Eugene Joseph Melancon and Mae Rose Hebert Melancon; one infant daughter; and one sister, Marie Verdin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Roy Joseph Ledet Sr.

• age 77, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Octavia Champagne Ledet; four sons, Cleveland, Richard, Billy and Roy Ledet Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Rickie (Linda) Rogers and Mrs. Louis (Doris) Griffin Jr.; 18 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Maggie Orgeron Ledet; three brothers, Bouregard Sr., Chester Sr. and Raymond Ledet; two sisters, Claire Matherne and Gloria Mae Dufrene; and one grandson, Milton Ledet

Roy ‘Mama Roy’ Richard

• age 55, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died Friday, May 9, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Diana Sanchez Richard; one son, Aaron A. Richard; one brother, Michael Richard; one sister, Barbara Landry; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Richard and Elsie Blanchard Richard; and one brother, Donald Richard

 

MAY 11, 2003

no entries posted

 

MAY 12, 2003

Anne S. Albert

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died May 10, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Holdrith "Bro." J. Albert; son, Terry J. Albert; daughter-in-law, Karen Albert; brother, Lloyd Sposito; sisters, Marie Malonay, Terese Gaubert, Estelle Bergeron and Margarite Traigle; grandchildren, Curt, Todd and Brad Albert; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Lucille Naquin Sposito
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lawless J. ‘T-Lawl’ Allemand Sr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:35 p.m. May 9, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his sons, L.J. Allemand Jr. and Jimmy Allemand; daughter, Mary Lynn Martin; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Ledet Allemand; his parents, Lucien and Marie Barrios Allemand; brothers, Whitney, Morris and Tillman Allemand; and sisters, Lucille Chiasson, Leona Bourg, Gersey Clement, Mae Alonzo, Lorena Orgeron and Laura Detillier
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Shirley Mary Allemand

• age 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:30 p.m. May 10, 2003
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Carroll, Clyde, Albert, Lloyd, Bruce, Ralph and Eric Allemand; daughter, Gloria Denshaw; sisters, Bertha LeBlanc and Rita Mae Angellette; 13 grandhcildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lubin Joseph Allemand; parents, Albert P. and Therese LeBlanc Falgout; daughter, Marie Allemand; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Richard James Breaux

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:07 p.m. May 10, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma with a rosary service; graveside service held Tuesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Malvina Rogers Breaux; sons, Jammie and Chad Breaux; daughters, Cheryl Breaux Bourg, Lynette Breaux White and Trisha and Meagan Breaux; brothers, Paul Enes, Willie, Ray and Claude Breaux; sisters, Isabel Thibodaux, Velma Grice, Marie Parham, Beverly Bell and Gayle Boudreaux; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Laurentine Breaux; daughter, Amy Breaux; brothers, Earl Ray and Elmer Gene Breaux; sisters, Elva Kanz, Claudette Deroche and Willie Mae Breaux; and granddaughter, Taylor Renee Breaux
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and an employee of Pennzoil and Carpet One
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Josephine Butler

• age 76, a native of Holly Ridge and resident of Houma, died at 10:27 p.m. May 7, 2003
• visitation today at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held today at the church; dismissal Tuesday at the church, with burial at Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Bessie M. Pierce of Waterproof; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Jean and Joe Thomas Jr. of Valrico, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Shaundra J. Thomas of Baltimore and Sharmian J. Thomas of Philadelphia
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Butler; her father, Willie Jerome McFarland Sr.; and one brother, Willie McFarland Jr.
• member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Jacqueline D. Dupre

• age 48, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died May 6, 2003
• private memorial service held May 30 at 6876 Main St. in Houma
• survived by her mother, Dorothy Jane Dubose Dupre; son, Otis Wayne Dupre; daughter, Jennifer Ann Babin; brothers, Geoffrey, John and Robert Dupre; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Otis Dupre
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Madge B. Foret

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4 a.m. May 10, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hudson H. Foret; sons, Ralph J. and Barry M. Foret; daughters, Jackie Danos, Judy Watts, Karen LeBlanc and Kathy Blanchard; brother, Huey P. Bourgeois of New Iberia; sister, Emily B. Becnel of Reserve; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Irma Bourgeois; brother, Wilson Bourgeois; sister, Beatrice "Bea" B. Clause; and grandson, Zachary M. Foret
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, member of V.F.W. Auxiliary Post No. 3665, American Legion Auxilary Post No. 349, St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women and AARP; homemaker and 1940 graduate of Raceland High School
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Michael S. ‘Mike’ George

• age 33, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and resident of Montegut, died at 6:16 a.m. May 9, 2003
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anna White George; his parents, Richard H. George Jr. and Shela P. Aldape; daughter, Harley Renee George; brother, David George; and sisters, Rhonda M. Lirette and Bobbie Burgos
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Ella Plummer, Richard George Sr. and Evelyn Saylor
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Donovan Hammons

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:28 a.m. May 9, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home; he was cremated
• survived by his parents, Thomas and Teresa Ledet of Houma; grandparents, Cecil and Debbie Ugas of Pascagoula, Miss., and Leonce and Molly Ledet of Houma; brothers, Steve Pellegrin and Chad Ledet of Houma; sisters, Cherie Perez, Tia Linson and Heather Ledet, all of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Terry J. Naquin Sr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Point-aux-Chene, died at 5:40 p.m. May 10, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Point-aux-Chene Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in Point-aux-Chene, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Malane Adams Naquin; father, Eves J. Naquin; sons, Kade, Terry Jr. and Perry Naquin; sisters, Vesta Chauvin, Carolyn Guidry, Karen Fleming and Connie Devault; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Verna Dupre Naquin
• Catholic; retired from Texaco after 25 years and was an avid sportsman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Marie Martin Pitre

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8 a.m. May 11, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Aubrey and Wade Pitre; daughter, Audrey Bruce; brother, Victor Martin; one step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert J. Pitre; parents, Azenore and Melia Autin Martin; brothers, Claire, Joseph and Alexie "Ben" Martin; sisters, Gladys Birch, Emeline Theriot, Evelyn Bouzigard and Georgina Perrin
• She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; enjoyed tending flowers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Emelda Parfait Verdin

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died May 11, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery; survived by her daughters, Elaine Boudreaux and Carolyn Billiot; brother, James Parfait Sr.; sister, Annette Solet; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his husband, Oris J. Verdin; parents, John and Jenny Alridge Parfait; son, Curtis Verdin; brothers, Olden, Edison, Vinus and Murphy Parfait Sr.; sister, Inez Parfait; great-grandchildren, Heather Bell and Cassidy Parfait; and great-great-grandchild, Koen Parker Solet
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 13, 2003

Fernand Joseph ‘Frenchy’ Chiasson

• age 74, a native of Thbodaux and resident of Norco, died April 30, 2003
• memorial service was held Friday at Immaculate Conception Church in Marrero
• survived by his sister, Marie Chiasson Panvelle; wife, Yvonne Pierce Chiasson; sons, Larry Sr., Carroll, Timmy and Ernest Chiasson; daughters, Joyce and Dorothy Chiasson, Nancy Chiasson Collins and Mary Chiasson Stelly; stepdaughters, Clara Kay Duckett, Linda Pierce, Peggy Reitz, Eva Roberts and Mary Stell; stepsons, Gene, John, Phillip and Gary Pierce; 25 grandchildren, 23 step-grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Anicet "Ernest" Chiasson; mother, Olivia Adams Chiasson; sisters, Cedelia Chiasson, Louise Chiasson Clement, Laura Chiasson LeBlanc, Agnes "Theresa Chiasson Gauthe and sons, Benjamin and Tommy Chiasson
• retired worker with River Parishes Maintenance and an area musician

William Thomas ‘Billy’ Elliott Jr.

• age 53, a native of Morgan City and resident of St. Martinville, died May 12, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his parents, William Thomas Sr. and Doris Mae Landry Elliott; grandmother, Thelma Landry of Bayou L’Ourse; brothers, Bruce Elliott of Thibodaux, Clay Elliott of Bayou L’Ourse and Kevin Elliott of Loreauville; and sisters, JoAnn Ratcliff of Houma, Kelly Parrish of Loreauville and Edith Suire of Lafayette
• preceded in death by his brother, Michael Elliott
• self-employed welder
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Esther Mae Johnson Guidry

• age 45, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 a.m. May 10, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Crain Funeral Home Chapel in Franklinton; services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Rainey Cemetery in Folsom
• survived by her husband, Sterling J. Guidry Sr. of Raceland; her mother, Mildred Johnson of Folsom; sons, Adam Doucet of Franklinton, Clint Blanchard of Robert and Barry Blanchard of Slidell; stepchildren, April Rodrigue, Elena Paredes, Stephanie Matte, Felecia Robertson, Hazel, Tessie, Sterling A. Sterling V. and Sterling J. Guidry Jr., all of Houma and Joseph Rogers of Ohio; brothers, Sammie Johnson of Leesville, Daniel, Linny and Christopher Johnson, all of Folsom; sisters, Shirley Eshermin of Mt. Hermon, Verlie Bounds of Franklinton, Frances Kelly of Alabama and Kathy Brewer of Mississippi; one granddaughter; and seven step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Lum Johnson Jr.; and two brothers, Walter and Joelane Johnson
• Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton

Josephine ‘Jo Jo’ Russo LeBlanc

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:35 a.m. May 12, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Terry LeBlanc of Chauvin, daughter, Judith Bonvillain of Theriot; brothers, Louis Russo and Joseph "T" Luby Russeau of Houma; sister, Annabelle R. LeBouef of Houma; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Oris LeBlanc; parents, Sam Sr. and Anna Richardell Russo; brothers, Sam Jr., Lawrence Peter and Irvin "Dago" Russo; and sister, Rose R. Boudreaux
• homemaker and a member of St. Joseph’s Ladies Altar Society
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Martin Pitre

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8 a.m. May 11, 2003
• visitation today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her sons, Aubrey and Wade Pitre; daughter, Audrey Bruce; brother, Victor Martin; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert J. Pitre; parents, Azenore and Melia Autin Martin; brothers, Claire, Joseph and Alexie "Ben" Martin; sisters, Gladys Birch, Emeline Theriot, Evelyn Bouzigard and Georgina Perrin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; enjoyed tending flowers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Jake Winston Jr.

• age 73, died May 7, 2003
• religious service was held Monday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mercedes Flakes Winston; sons, Steven Nugent, Arnold and Rock Winston; daughters, Angelia Smith, Phyllis Johnson, Jennifer Pulley, Monica and Joyce Winston; brothers, Nelson and John Winston; sisters, Mildred Vicks, Albertha Briscoe and Olivia Burrell; and 16 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jake Sr. and Dora Winston; and sister, Florence Muse
• Littlejohn Funeral Home

 

MAY 14, 2003

Audrey Marie Duplantis Bergeron

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died May 13, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Hubert "Dunnie" Jr., Chris and Terry Dupre; daughter, Claudette Dupre Cunningham; brothers, Errol "Tobie" Duplantis and Floyd Duplantis Sr.; sisters, Leona Landry, Diane Scott and Ouda Dupre; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Peter Bergeron; second husband, Hubert Dupre Sr.; parents, Irvin Sr. and Elise Picou Duplantis; son, Carl Dupre Sr.; and brothers, Irvin Jr. and Allen Duplantis
• homemaker and a member of Shady Oak Senior Citizens; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Terry J. Domangue Sr.

• native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:25 p.m. May 13, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; burial at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Yvonne LeBoeuf Domangue; stepmother, Vidrine R. Domangue; sons, Terry Jr. and Wayne Domangue; daughters, Sally Thibodeaux, Merrel, Angel and Holly Domangue; sisters, Bella Branson and Heaven; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Minor A. Domangue and Edia T. Trahan; and grandson, Damien K. Domangue
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; tugboat captain
• Samart Funeral Home

Marguerite Seghers Ford

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Blue, died May 12, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her son, Bob Ford; daughter, Jackie Thibodeaux; sister, Elaine Wingard of Metairie and Mary "Tunnie" McCasland of Haughton; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Bud" Ford; parents, René and Etta Mollere Seghers; brothers, René Jr., Antoine, Moses, Edwin and Walter "Buddy" Seghers; sisters, Pearl Pritchard, Olga Arnold, Bea Geraci and Lou Fos
• member of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Whitney ‘Sonny’ Lombas

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:45 a.m. May 13, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Lola Adams Lombas; sons, Michael and Dominick Lombas; daughters, Andrea "Annie" Wunstell and Monica Pierce; brother, Clifton Lombas; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Francis and Norecia Dantin Lombas Gisclair; and brother, Durvin Lombas Sr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion; boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home

Percy Joseph Trosclair

• age 73, a native of St. John Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. May 11, 2003
• graveside service held today at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Texon and Inez Derocher Trosclair
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 15, 2003

Anthony Wayne Killough

• age 43, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Raceland, died at 1:47 a.m. May 11, 2003
• memorial service held Saturday at Tabernacle of Truth church in Gray
• survived by his son, Johnathan Killough; daughters, Antoinette Jarreau, Tanieshia Butler and Deanna Verdin; sisters, Patricia Killough and Frances Harmon; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Isabelle Killough
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Wilson Joseph’Wawa’ Ockman

• age 71, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:30 P.M. May 13, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Benoit Ockman; father, Maurice Ockman Sr.; son, David P. Ockman of Chackbay; daughters, Julia O. Trosclair, Jane O. Stein and Ellen O. Naquin; sons-in-law, Carl Trosclair Jr. and Aaron Stein; daughter-in-law, Sonya Ockman; mother-in-law, Faye M. Benoit; brother, Maurice Ockmond Jr.; sister, Rosamae Rodrigue; grandchildren, Shane, Steven, Carl III and Emilee Trosclair, Wilson, Heidi and Kyle Kraemer, Traci, Jamie and Angie Naquin, and Dusty, Margaret, Hope and Bo Ockman; and great-grandchildren, Trey and Ethan
• preceded in death by his parents, Palmire Rome Ockman; and brothers, Norman and Herman Ockman

Elvina Margaret ‘Bonnie’ Hebert Thibodaux

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died May 13, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bruce J. Thibodaux Sr. of Bayou Blue; sons, Bryan Thibodaux of Bayou Blue, Gordan Thibodaux of Houma and Bruce Thibodaux Jr. of Addis; daughters, Yvette Bonvillain of Mississippi, Reggie Ann Landry of Bayou Blue, Clothilde Thibodaux of Houma, Virginia Thibodaux and Yvonne Lirette; brothers, Gus, Curtis, Waybrun Jr., Gene and Lionel Hebert; sister, Lynette Line Sr. of Kenner; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Waybrun J. Sr. and Agnes Mary Babin Hebert; brother, Abren F. Hebert; and sister, Eula Mae Schellang
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Florence ‘Tookie’ Naquin Thibodaux

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 p.m. May 14, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her son, Perry Thibodaux; daughters, Kathleen Lirette, Charlene Dyer and Pat Eschette; sister, Joyce Matherne; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Thibodaux; parents, Bertrand and Odile Bourgeois Naquin; brothers, Edward, Robert and Leroy Naquin; and grandson, Quincy Dyer
• homemaker and parishioner of St. John Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 16, 2003

Wayne Paul Bourgeois

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:12 a.m. May 16, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services held Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Linda J. Bourgeois of Houma; daughter, Sara Beth Bourgeois of Houma; three brothers, Dale, Aaron and Lloyd Bourgeois, all of Houma; and four sisters, Lynn Gamberilla, Sandra Bergeron, Carmen Naquin and Janet Theriot, all of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy V. and Gladys M. Boudreaux Bourgeois
• mechanic for Coastal Valve Specialists and a former owner of Cycle Shop, Inc.; member of the American Motorcycle Association and the National Street Rod Association; Christian
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Milton J. ‘T-Man’ Champagne

• age 84, a native of Boutte and a resident of Paradis, died at 10:50 a.m. May 15, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass of burial celebrated at the church with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Fortunate D. Champagne; two stepsons, Allan and Russell Dufrene; and two sisters, Glaydys C. Trauth and Mabel C. Schaubhut
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice L. Champagne; stepson, Gerald P. Dufrene; two brothers, Clarence and Wilbert Champagne; and Mildred C. Laque
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Rubin ‘Pinkey’ Daggs

• age 57, a native and resident of Labadieville, died May 9, 2003
• visitation held today at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held today at the church; dismissal Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Deirdre Daggs of Franklin; sons, Brianell Daggs of Thibodaux, Rubin Jr. and Kerry Daggs of Vinita, Okla. and Terrell Daggs of Labadieville; former wife, Rutha Mae Daggs; brothers, Nolan Daggs of New Orleans, Richard Daggs of Labadieville, J.C. and Jerome Daggs of Thibodaux and Tyrone Daggs of Detroit, Mich; sisters, Mary Lou and Deborah Daggs, Joyce Mack, Brenda Washington, Patricia Jones and Carolyn Joseph, all of Thibodaux, Yvonne Arvie of LaPlace, Audrey Johnson of New Orleans and Jo Ann Sims of Detroit; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Nolan Daggs Sr.; grandparents, Rubin and Delcy Johnson and Stella and Frank Daggs
• hobbies were landscaping, fishing, cooking and gardening
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Newman Peter Fitch Sr.

• age 53, a native and resident fo Houma, died May 14, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Betty Williams Fitch of Houma; sons, Newman P. Jr., Brad J. Sr., Jacob J., Zachery L., Jared C. and Mark J. Fitch, all of Houma; brothers, Edward, Cyrus, Roger and Steve Fitch, all of Houma; sisters, Velma Williams and Virginia Fitch of Houma and Geraldine Fitch of Lafayette; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Francis Sr. and Edwina Martin Fitch; brothers, Felix Sr., Charles Jr. and Larry Fitch; and sisters, Enolia, Mary and Stella Fitch
• tugboat captain with Crosby Tugs
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elizabeth ‘Bell’ Detillier Landry

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 a.m. May 16, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial Saturday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park
• survived by her sons, Gary, Wallace, Donald, Dave and Gerald Landry; daughter, Carolyn Rousseau; brothers, Carlton, Frimen Jr. and Clifton Detillier; sisters, Irene D. Molaison and Gloria D. Lecompte; 18 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Landry; parents, Frimen Sr. and Josephine Guidry Detillier; brothers, Moise Sr., Mabry and Webster Detillier; sisters, Eloise Detillier, Allie D. Knight, Elfie D. St. Pierre and Mathilda Detiller; and one grandson
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 17, 2003

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MAY 18, 2003

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MAY 19, 2003

Allen Joseph Boudreaux Sr.

• age 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 a.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his companion, Thelma LeGlue; sons, Allen Jr. and Larry "Cowboy" Boudreaux; daughter, Virginia Boudreaux; daughters-in-law, Sandra and Marilyn Boudreaux; son-in-law, David Boudreaux; brother, Alfred Boudreaux; sister, Pauline Falgout; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Estella Hidalgo Boudreaux; parents, Luke Sr. and Julie Breaux Boudreaux; brothers, Luke Jr., Milton, Wilton and Harold Boudreaux; and sisters, Grunell Roundtree, Margaret Landry and Anna Mae Navarre
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lloyd J. Duplantis Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8 a.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church; his body was cremated
• survived by his wife, Mercedes LeCompte Duplantis of Chauvin; sons, Lloyd Jr., Eric, Anthony, Peter, Patrick and Elias Duplantis; daughters, Angela D. Taylor, Denise Nubani and Alida Cochran; brother, Melvin Duplantis; sister, Imelda Pellegrin and Wilma Dusenbury; 34 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Delvin J. and Thelma Dumez Duplantis; and brother, Delvin Duplantis Jr.
• Catholic and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and 90th Infantry Division; self-employed welder
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Stella Marie Sigur Duplantis

• age 84, a native of Alice B. Plantation, southwest of Jeanerette, and a resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral 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 son, Camille Charles Duplantis III; daughters, Mary Anne’ Duplantis Goodwin, Theresa Marie Duplantis Dugas and Stella Marie Duplantis Smith, all of Houma; brother, Carroll Joseph Sigur; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Camille Charles Duplantis Jr. on April 23 of this year; parents, Louis Fernand Sigur and Lelia Darce’ Sigur; sisters, Esther Sigur, Helena Sigur Brown, Iola Sigur D’arensbourg and Ethel Sigur Chapman; and brothers, Louis "Manny" F. Sigur, Irving Sigur Sr. and Anthony "Buster" Sigur Sr.
• homemaker and a caregiver; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church; dedicated school volunteer at both St. Franis and Vandebilt schools; member of the Knights of Colmbus Ladies Auxiliary, Anaweim (Theresians), Legion of Mary and Were Young Once organizations
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Selvine Legendre Landry

• age 102, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:20 p.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Roland Landry; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Volcar Landry; parents, Augustine Legendre and Tubicia Rodrigue Legendre; daughter, Jeanne Mahler; brothers, Victor and Augustine Legendre; and sister, Augustilia Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Yvette Marie Thibodeaux Moosa

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. May 17, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her daughters, Sybil Trahan and Karen Davis of Houma; sister, Marjorie T. Guidry of Houma; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Moosa; parents, Alfred and Bertha Fanguy Thibodeaux; brothers, Walton and Charles Thibodeaux; and one infant sister
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Mitchell P. Serigne

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:02 a.m. May 18, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Lafourche Full Gospel Church in Galliano, with burial at Serigny Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred Lee Serigne; son, Mitchell Robert Serigne; daughters, Jo-Ann Dardar Cheramie and Jane Serigne; brothers, Milton, Noah and Andre Serigny; sister, Metia Riggs; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vilantin and Nalcina Dardar Serigny; brothers, George, Joseph "Beron," Ulyess and Summergill Serigny; sister, Bridgette S. Boquet; and half-sisters, Alzia and Valantin Serigny
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Evelyn ‘Billie’ T. Theriot

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Rick Theriot; and daughters, Catherine and Linda Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Loveless "Soco" Theriot; parents, Ralph and Zulma Daigle Thibodaux; brothers, Rivest and Andrew Thibodaux; and sisters, Bessie Battaglia, Leona Toups and Hazel Lathom
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 20, 2003

Hazel Boudreau

• age 67, a resident of Kenner, died at 12:15 a.m. May 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Darlene Boober, Sherry Stevens and Karen Beecher; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Julien and Agatha Lerille Boudreaux; and son, Henry Hutcherson

Georgia Lee Coleman

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died May 16, 2003 at Terrebonne General Medical Center
• visitation today at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held today at the church; dismissal service held Wednesday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Irvin "Elwood" Coleman of Houma; stepfather, Willie Myles of Ponchatoula; daughters, Jaynell Coleman, Georgette Hartman, and Jewel Coleman all of Houma; sons, Irvin Coleman Jr., of Grayslake, Illinois, and Barry Coleman of Houma; brother, Albert Stewart of Washington, D.C.; sister, Muriel Turner of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Flossie Brooks Williams Myles, and Gus Williams; brother, Ed Stewart, and sister, Jeanette Williams
• member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church; also a member of the First Baptist Aerobics Class
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Columbus Matherne

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. May 19, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his stepsons, Tarvin and Clyde Dufrene; stepdaughter, Jane Dufrene; and sister, Lorena Romine
• preceded in death by his wife, Julienne Bourgeois Matherne; parents, Alcest and Honora Dugas Matherne; brother, John Matherne; half-brother, August Guidroz; and sisters, Lena Barnet, Hattie Matherne, Virginia Dufrene and Eunice Hogan
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Viola Miller Morris

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:30 a.m May 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Geraldine Morris Ellis of Thibodaux; son, Ezikel Morris Jr., of New Orleans; sister, Magaline Smith of Raceland; she is also survived by nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ezikel Morris Sr.; parents, Clayton Sr., and Viola Miller; sons, Lawrence Hawkins and Charlie Morris; and brother, Clayton Miller Jr.
• member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church and served on the usher board; hobbies included cooking and sewing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Georgiana St. Pierre Rodrigue

• age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:58 a.m. May 19, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Smith Rodrigue; and sister, Bernice Allemand
• preceded in death by her parents, Sevien and Leona Chouest St. Pierre; brother, Benny St. Pierre; and sister, Bertha St. Pierre
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Evelyn ‘Billie’ T. Theriot

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. May 18, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Rick Theriot; and daughters, Catherine and Linda Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Loveless "Soco" Theriot; parents, Ralph and Zulma Daigle Thibodaux; brothers, Rivest and Andrew Thibodaux; and sisters, Bessie Battaglia, Leona Toups and Hazel Lathom
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 21. 2003

Rivers Henry ‘Big Shot’ Richard

• age 65, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:15 p.m. May 20, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Rodrigue Richard; son, Barry Henry Richard; daughter, Jill Ann Boudreaux; brother, Alvin Bergeron; sister, Shirley Chiasson; and grandchildren, Blaise Joel Boudreaux and Cameron Whitney Richard
• preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Leonie Daigle Richard; grandson, Whitney Paul Richard; and sister, Pearl R. Albert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Della Detiveaux King

• age 66, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. May 19, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service held Thursday and a rosary held today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harris King of Houma; sons, Michael and Tommy King; daughters, Nancy Bardeleben and Judy King; brother, Henry Detiveaux; sister, Ella D. Hilden; half sister, Anges Fricke; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elodie Bergeron Detiveaux; brother, Harry Detiveaux; half brothers, Woodrow and Ernest Boudreaux; and half sister, Louise Wantlin
• homemaker and parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louise Rainey Caraway

• age 94, a native of Gray and resident of Compton, Calif. died May 14, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sister, Zenobia Thomas of Compton, Calif; four generations of nieces, and nephews, and a host of cousins, family, friends and loved ones
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. Sr. and Elnoria Rainey; sisters, Gladys Adams and Mary White; and brother, Joseph C. Rainey Jr.
• member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess until her health began to fail, and she relocated to Compton with her sister, and united with the First New Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church of Compton
• known throughout the community for her God given talent as a Professional Seamstress
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 22, 2003

Dudley Joseph Adams

• age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:10 a.m. May 21, 2003
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Ruth T. Callais Adams; sons, Alces P. and Wade J. Adams; daughters, Pat A. and Wanda A. Adams; brother, John Adams; four grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcide L. Sr. and Elmire Melancon Adams; brothers, Alcide Jr., Dominick, Horace and Alces Adams; sisters, Annie Fonseca, Bela Estay, Jane Barrilleaux and Daisy Bourgeois; and one great-grandson
• retired boat captain and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion and 40 and 8
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Lytton W. Dantin

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m. May 21, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Richard Dantin, and his wife, Ann; daughter, Cheryl Dantin; brothers, Elvin, L. J., Leroy and Terry Dantin; sister, Adelia Oglesby, Rose Lee and Sophie Langlanais; and grandson, Andre Dantin
• preceded in death by his wife, Gloria LeBlanc Dantin; and parents, Ludovic and Oscalie Terrebonne Dantin
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II; retired junior high school principal
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Lorita Benoit Morvant

• age 81, a native and resident of Chackbay, died May 22, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Larry Sr. and Carroll Morvant; daughters, Rose Mary Morvant, Isabel Bonvillian and Gloria Richard; brothers, Jochim "T-Boy" and Edward Benoit; sisters, Rita Morvant and Betty Louviere; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adley Morvant; parents, Alcess and Agathe Breaux Benoit; sons, Harold and Roland Morvant; brothers, Joseph "Jack," Clinton and Milton Benoit; and sister, Mary Benoit
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

John Anthony Murphy

• age 77, a native of Big Pinnie, Wyoming, and resident of Larose, died May 18, 2003
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Euncie Murphy; daughter, Shirley Shicksnider; brother, Frank Murphy; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nora Murphy; brothers, Raymond Murphy; and sister, Lucille Murphy
• Catholic and a retired state employee; World War II veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Emma Lois ‘Billie’ Griffin Prince

• age 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:07 a.m. May 21, 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 Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Ernest E. Prince; daughter, Libbie Griffin; brothers, Abraham J. Griffin and Earl John Griffin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Louise Josephine Guidry and Pierre Abraham Griffin
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a voting commissioner in charge of Ward 10, Precinct 7; enjoyed yard work
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Valvina Victoria Albert Tanner

• age 81, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. May 21, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Friday at Holy Family Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Charles Jr., Carl and Luke Tanner; daughters, Iva Lou Dagate, Sally Verdin, Bonnie Spigner, Dorcina Coulon, Vanessa Leleux and Belinda Soulet; brother, Junior Albert; sister, Louella LeBouef; 29 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Tanner Sr.; parents, Joseph and Victoria Guidry Albert; and grandchildren, Vanis Felio, Karla Kay and Carl Tanner, London Estay
• parishioner of Holy Family Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

MAY 23, 2003

Frederick Charles Auzston III

• infant from Galliano, died at 1:45 p.m. May 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Frederick "Fred" Charles Jr. and Maxine Mobley Auzston; grandparents, Frederick "Fred" and Karen Potter Auzston and Doris Mobley; godparents, Allen Delaune and Eugenie Serigny; and twin sister, Marie Emely Auzston
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Joseph Serigny Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Phelonese Dupuis Blanchard

• age 92, a native and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, died May 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Charles J. Blanchard Jr.; daughter-in-law, Therese J. Blanchard; sister, Elizabeth Simoneaux; grandchildren, Terry P. Blanchard, Deborah Millien and husband Thomas S. Millien Sr., Celeste Landry and husband Troy Landry Sr.; great-grandchildren, Thomas Millien Jr. and Troy Landry Jr.; niece, Rose Comeaux; nephew, Claude Simoneaux; and devoted cousin, Marie Blanchard
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blanchard Sr.; parents, Paul and Sidonia Solar Dupuis; daughter, Geraldine Blanchard; brother, Joseph Dupuis; and sister, Marie Alleman
• former cook at St. Elizabeth Catholic School and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Chinky’ Domangue

• age 75, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 2:30 p.m. May 21, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Holy Family Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Winnie Bueche Domangue; sons, Eric, Lyle and Steven Domangue; daughters, Brenda Belanger and Kim Lemaster; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Felicien and Elvire Fanguy Domangue; and brother, Armand Domangue
• served in the U. S. Army
• Samart Funeral Home

Palestine Moore Hester

• age 95, a native of Hackleburg, Ala. and resident of Houma, died at 8:26 p.m. May 21, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at First Baptist church in Houma, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her son, Lindel Hester; daughters, Evelyn Grant of New Orleans and Mary Avarilla Smith of Odessa, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Casper Hester; parents, William Henry and Mary Louise Oliver Moore; grandchildren, Grady Broomfield and Chris Allen Hester; brothers, Sherman, Clemen, Richard and Ronda Moore; and sisters, Cora, Ruth and Dora Moore
• parishioner of First Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 24, 2003

Bobby David Angeron

• age 27, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church; services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Byron Angeron and Evelyn Bascle Angeron; one sister, Becki Angeron Poole and husband, Travis Poole; his paternal grandmother, Annabelle Angeron of Morgan City; his maternal grandparents, Helen and Gerald Bergeron of Houma; the light of his life, Rebecca Brister King; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Burl Angeron and Bobby Bascle; one uncle, Wayne Bascle; one aunt, Barbara Bascle; his great-grandparents; and his cousin, Lisa Avery
• a 1993 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Uronia ‘Roni’ Authement

• age 48, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Lawrence Billiot; one daughter, Paulette Sue Cosby Trahan and husband, Corey Trahan, of Bayou Blue; one stepdaughter, Laura Ann Cosby Jambon and husband, Allen Jambon of Breaux Bridge; one stepson, Brian Wayne Cosby of Bayou Blue; three brothers, Paul LeBouef and wife, Shirley, of North Carolina, Sheldon LeBouef and wife, Nancy, of Theriot and Malcolm LeBouef of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Regina Griffin Authement of Oklahoma and Marie LeBouef of Mississippi; two stepbrothers, Merlin LeBouef and wife, Janet, of Houma and E.J. Grabert Jr. of Houma; two stepsisters, Kathy Rosseau and husband, Joe, of Houma and Gail Grabert Romaro and husband, Glynn, of Houma; two grandchildren, Kara Ranay Trahan and Cody Anthony Trahan, both of Bayou Blue; two step-grandchildren, Logan Michael Jambon and Carson Reno’ Jambon, both of Breaux Bridge; her mother-in-law, Elvie Rivers Cosby of Houma; four brothers-in-law, Frank Cosby and wife, Gilda, of Houma, Roy Cosby and wife, Judy, of Bayou Blue, David Cosby and wife, Rhonda, of Houma and Kenneth Martin and wife, Barbara, of Houma; three sisters-in-law, Mary Melancon of Houma, Marie Disotell of Bayou Blue and Frances Bourque and husband, Harold, of Bayou Blue; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Carson Cosby; two stepbrothers, Wilton LeBouef and Tommy Grabert; her parents, Sheldon Authement and Mary Ann Hebert Authement LeBouef Grabert; her grandparents, Ernest P. and Marie Thibodeaux Hebert Sr.; her father-in-law, Jack B. Cosby; and one brother-in-law, Leslie A. Disotell
• nurse and enjoyed needlecrafts, floral design and cake decorating; member of First Baptist Church of Gray
• Samart Funeral Home

Edward Bottera Jr.

• age 87, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Sunday at the funeral home chapel, with burial Monday in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Minden
• survived by one daughter, Bonnie B. Daigle and husband, John, of Houma; two brothers, Marvin Bottera of San Leon, Texas, and James Bottera and wife, Laverne, of Houston; two sisters, Evelyn G. Spalding of Pasadena, Texas, and Ethel B. Moore and husband, William, of Crystal Beach, Texas; one grandchild, Kenneth A. Bonvillian and wife, Anna Ducote Bonvillian of Golden Meadow; two great-grandchildren, Kendra Bonvillian and Kevin Bonvillian; three step-grandchildren, Francine Hood and husband, Craig, Joan Anderson and husband, Mark and John N. Daigle; four step-great-grandchildren, Shawn Breaux, Shane Breaux, Sydney Breaux and Seth Pragnell; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Elizabeth Moreland Bottera; his parents, Edward Bottera Sr. and Agnes Katherine Browne Bottera; and one sister, Agnes Ward
• retired operator for Exxon for 30 years and a member of the American Legion and Exxon Annuitat’s Association; U. S. Navy veteran in the Pacific Theater and Radioman 1st class in World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Doris Harvey Leggett

• age 76, a former resident of Houma and current resident of Tyler, Texas, died Thursday, May 22, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas; graveside services Sunday at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper
• survived by one son, Delbert Leggett and wife, Anita, of Youngsville, La., one daughter, Sherry Davidson and husband, Jim, of Tyler; three grandchildren and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Leggett; member of Woods Baptist Church and was a homemaker

Brayden Michael Molaison

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 22, 2003
• graveside services today at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Lee Michael Molaison and Stephanie Anne Knight Molaison of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Danny and Marianna Knight of Brookhaven, Miss.; his paternal grandparents, Tommy and Patrice Molaison of Theriot; his great-grandparents, Everette and Emily Knight, Emellton and Wilda Molaison and Sybil Magee; and numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, L. H. and Elise Graves and Carl Magee

 

MAY 25, 2003

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MAY 26, 2003

Alexander ‘T-Lec’ Billiot Jr.

• age 37, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Point-aux-Chenes, died at 3:10 a.m., May 24, 2003
• visitation today at the Point-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Brunet Billiot; two daughters, Alexis and Angelina Billiot of Point-aux-Chenes; and grandmother, Rita Dantin of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander A. Billiot Sr. and Mary Dantin; and grandparents, Sylvester and Milina Billiot and Dudley Dantin Sr.
• member of the Knights of Columbus 8616 of Point-aux-Chenes; Catholic and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors
• Samart Funeral Home

Dana Joseph Carlos

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died May 24, 2003
• prayer service held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shawn Pitre Carlos of Houma; father, Willie Joseph Carlos of Houma; sons, Ross and Dillon Carlos of Houma; stepdaughter, Alyse Green of Houma; and sister, Brenda Prestenbach of Houma
• preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Ledet
• registered nurse and a bodybuilder, once named Mr. Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Narmine ‘Min’ Cheramie

• age 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:25 a.m. May 26, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meaodw; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her daughter, Daisy Guidry; son-in-law, C.J. Guidry; grandchildren; Rachelle Orgeron, Barry Guidry and Kristina Hebert; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor Antoine Cheramie; brothers, Landon, Nat Jr. and Don Alario; and sister, Helen Hebert
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Henry Francis Goodwyne Jr.

• age 56, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died May 23, 2003
• visitation today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cheryl P. Goodwyne; daughters, Allyson G. Thibodaux and her husband, Kerry, and Gwendolyn A. Goodwyne; sister, Mary G. Cavalier; and grandson, Richard Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. Goodwyne Sr. and Marion Thiac Goodwyne
• member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1099 and the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department; worked for Lula-Westfield LLC for 25 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dorothy Dunn Hoppe

• age 82, a native of Chester, Penn., and resident of New Orleans, died at 2:40 a.m. May 23, 2003
• memorial service held Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Orleans; visitation followed the service in the church basement
• survived by her son, Kerry Hoppe; daughters, Eileen Strensrud, Patti Bayliss, Kimberly Keim and Amy Tucker; sisters, Shirl Cieutat and Peggy Umdenstock; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand Hoppe; parents, Olva and Camilla Desobry Dunn; and brother, James Dunn
• Samart Funeral Home

Dawson Ledet

• infant, of Gray, died May 22, 2003
• graveside service held Tuesday at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his parents, Bart James Ledet and Kelly Marie Callais; grandparents, Albert J. Jr. and Phyllis Levron Ledet and Marvin and Rosalie Fanguy Bourg; brother, Alex Ledet; and sister, Jamie Callais
• Samart Funeral Home

Edith Ann Moulder Plaisance

• age 78, a native of England and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 p.m. May 22, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at New Hope Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Trevor Weatherford of Lockport, Acie Weatherford of Raceland, Hubert Plaisance Jr. of Slidell and Irvin Plaisance of Houma; daughters, JoAnn Hendricks of Calhoun, Ky., Shirley Bruno of Lockport, Jody Dupre of French Settlement, Dot Boudreaux of Bayou Blue and Carmaline "Sissy" Hendricks of Houma; brothers, Tony, Bill, Whipit, Leslie and Frank Moulder, all of England; two sisters, Cynthia Keay and Irene Moulder, both of England; 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Dewey Plaisance Sr.; parents, Albert "Cosh" Moulder and Sarah Ann Gillet Moulder; and one grandchild, Eugene Weatherford
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph Edward Rahaley Sr.

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:03 p.m. Feb. 25, 2003
• survived by his wife, Anna Marie Patterson Rahaley; sons, Joseph E. Jr.a nd Scott Lynn Rahaley; and grandchildren, Scott Lynn Rahaley Sr. and Casey Ann Rahaley
• World War II veteran, a retired real estate broker and owner of Minotaurs Tavern in New Orleans

John R. Richard

• age 56, a native of Eunice and resident of Gibson, died May 23, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with cremation to follow
• survived by his wife, Judy A. Richard; parents, Willie Mae Guidry and Richard Savoy; sons, Shannon Richard and Kevin Baham; stepson, Christopher Warrick; stepdaughters, Tammy and Lori Jo Warrick; brothers, Wilber, Weston and Joseph Richard and Charles David; sisters, Catherine Guidry and Jean Humphries; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Richard
• owner of Richard’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 27, 2003

Rodney Robin ‘Rod’ Stagni

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12 a.m. May 26, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by his mother, Doreen Stagni Porche of Ocean Springs, Miss.; brother, John J. Stagni of Houma; and niece, Melissa Stagni Noble of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy F. Stagni Sr.; brother, Roy F. Stagni Jr.; and grandfather, Damain J. Stagni
• salesman for Acme Mausoleum Corp. and a parishioner of St. Mathews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Gibbens Ristroph

• age 59, a native of Baton Rouge, former resident of Mathews and resident of Pinehurst, Texas, died May 23, 2003
• funeral services were held today at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tomball, Texas; graveside services held at a later date in Baton Rouge
• survived by eight children, Robert Ristroph of Austin, Texas, Alice Ristroph of Brooklyn, N.Y., Trygve Ristroph of Somerville, Mass., Elnar Ristroph of Austin, Ingrid Ristroph of Austin, Leif Ristroph of Austin, Gunnar Ristroph of Pasadena, Calif., and Mickey Ristroph of Pinehurst; sister, Gail G. Stickley of Jacksonville, Fla.; and brothers, Richard T. Gibbens III of Schriever and John L. Gibbens of St. Francisville
• preceded in death by her parents, Virgle and Richard Gibbens Jr.
• worked as a city planner in New Orleans and Houston and was a 1961 graduate of Holy Savior Catholic High School

Joseph Edward Rahaley Sr.

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:03 p.m. May 25, 2003
• survived by his wife, Anna Marie Patterson Rahaley; sons, Joseph E. Jr. and Scott Lynn Rahaley; and grandchildren, Scott Lynn Rahaley Jr. and Casey Ann Rahaley
• World War II veteran, a retired real estate broker and owner of Minotaurs Tavern in New Orleans

Berndt Kenneth Lyckberg

• age 86, a native of Chicago, Ill., former resident of Schriever and resident of Plano, Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003
• memorial services Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula
• survived by his wife, Bertha Irene Cramer Lyckberg of Plano; daughters, Joan Barbara Romain of Irving, Texas, Betty Jean Hughes of Newport, N.C., Barbara Ann Sidorowicz of Plano and Deborah Lyn Pierce of Westlake Village, Calif.; stepdaughters, Mary Frances Cocke Adams of New Orleans, Catherine Ann Cocke Wilson of Schriever, Hazel I. Gano Randi and Kathryn P. Gano Most; stepsons, William H. Gano, Charles F. Gano and Donald G. Gano; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his second wife, Tommie M. Bates Lyckberg; his first wife, Marilyn J. Heuer Lyckberg; his parents, Berndt W. Lyckberg and Florence H. Wallin Lyckberg; brothers, Kenneth Berndt Lyckberg and Stewart Russell Lyckberg; and stepson, Greydon Gale Gano
• chemical engineer with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and retired in 1978 as corporate manager of energy utilization where he traveled all over the world visiting various Firestones sites to evaluate and improve their energy system; member of Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano

Levis Joseph Lirette

• age 62, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died May 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Janet Falgout Lirette; sons, Levis Jr. and Raymond Anthony Lirette, Jeremy Matherne and Nolan Trahan; daughters, Regina Lirette, April Masoner and Railene Lovell; brother, Leon Lionell Lirette; sisters, Eva Ratcliff, Esther Bates, Jeanette Engeron and Rita Dunn; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Sylvester and Emily Guise Lirette; brothers, Emile Jr., Milton and Iris Lirette; and sisters, Irene Lombas, Urilda, Rose and Darlene Lirette
• Falgout Funeral Home

Delta Fremin Hebert

• age 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. May 25, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Clyde J. Hebert Jr.; daughters, Patsy McLendon, Elaine Dupre and Wanda Wawrose; brothers, Paul Jr., Ned, Lionel and Earl Fremin; sisters, Kate Luquette, Jerry Tamborella, Ruth Theriault and Mary Alice Waguespack; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Clyde J. Hebert Sr.; parents, Paul Sr. and Lynda Portier Fremin; brothers, Talver, Joseph, Lloyd and Herman Fremin; and sisters, Marcelle Juneau and Olga Champagne
• lifetime member of St. Joseph Co-cathedral
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Narmine ‘Min’ Cheramie

• age 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:25 a.m. May 26, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her daughter, Daisy Guidry; son-in-law, C. J. Guidry; grandchildren; Rachelle Orgeron, Barry Guidry and Kristina Hebert; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor Antoine Cheramie; parents, Natilus and Julia Callais Alario; brothers, Landon, Nat Jr. and Don Alario; and sister, Helen Hebert
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leo N. Bourgeois

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:45 p.m. May 26, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his sister, Della Bourgeois Pierce
• preceded in death by his wife, Francis Plaisance Thibodaux Bourgeois; parents, Etienne and Anna Gautreaux Bourgeois; brothers, Leon, Dave Nolan and Percy Bourgeois
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church; veteran of World War II and a lifelong member of VFW Post 8538; retired riverboat engineer
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MAY 28, 2003

Levie Pauline Daigle Blanchard

• age 89, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. May 27, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Charles Jr. and Carle Blanchard; daughters, Alice Pellegrin, Goldie Roddy, Jane Bergeron, Sylvia Portier, Kate Repp and Dianne Domangue; brothers, Dennis and Honore Daigle; sisters, Mable Lejeune, Alma Camardelle and Rosemary Naquin; 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blanchard Sr.; parents, Ursin Pierre and Faustine Rodrigue Daigle; brothers, Jean Baptiste Pierre, Felix and Guilton Daigle; and grandson, Robert Radley Repp
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Mae Vicknair Koch

• age 98, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died May 26, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church with burial following at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by a neice and nephew
• preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Hedden Sr.; second husband, William Koch; parents, August "Maxie" and Virginia Jewel Vicknair; son, Albert Hedden Jr.; brothers, Leon, Joseph and Albert Vicknair; and sisters, Ada Kordoske, Etta Vicknair and Adele Talbot
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bessie Mae Harris Pierce

• age 93, a native of Mangham and resident of Waterproof, died at 7:10 a.m. May 24, 2003
• religious service held Thursday at Greenfield Baptist Church in Waterproof; burial at the Good Samaritan Cemetery in Waterproof
• survived by her granddaughter, Gloria Jean Thomas; grandson-in-law, Joe Thomas Jr. of Valrico, Fla; and two great grandchildren, Shaundra J. Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland, and Sharmian J. Thomas of Philadelphia, Pa.
• preceded in death by her husband, Mose Pierce; parents, Louis and Josephine Rogers Harris; son, Willie McFarland; daughter, Josephine McFarland Butler; brothers, Andrews Harris, Eugene Harris, Leonard Harris; sisters Beulah Harris Wilhite, Martha Harris Jenkins, and Annie Harris Hollis
• member of Greenfield Baptist Church and served as Mother of the Church. She was also Past Worthy Matron of Martha Chapter No. 179 of the Order Of The Eastern Star in Waterproof
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland and Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville

Willie Wilton Pierce

• age 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 2:05 a.m. May 27, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; burial was at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Mae Hernandez Pierce; sons, Nilton and Joel Pierce; daughter, Beverly Rodrigue; brother, Norris Pierce; sister, Isoline Foret; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Louisa Pierce; son, Donald Pierce: brothers, Alcide, Loveless, Jessie and Clarence Pierce; and sisters, Sidonia Plaisance, Lena Daigle, Leonise Foret, Evelina Vedros and Amay Bourgeois
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MAY 29, 2003

Victorine Marie Simon

• age 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, died May 24, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Jeanolia Simon of Dallas, Beverly Bailey of Marrero and Jacqueline Guss of Hahnville; sons, Martin Simon of Houston and Melvin, Larry, George, Leo, William III and Tharon Simon, all of Vacherie; sisters, Wilborine Steib, Mary Jane Freeman and Celeste Marie James; brothers, Leo Paul Jr., Whitney, Russell and Anthony Dumas; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Simon Jr.; parents, Paul Sr. and Rosemary Osborne Dumas; sister, Agnes Dumas Wooden; and brothers, Harry, John and Haywood Dumas
• homemaker and a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court No. 161 and Good Children Society
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MAY 30, 2003

Lucille Naquin Adams

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 6:10 p.m. May 29, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Emile, Andrew "Hoss" and Daniel Adams; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Joseph Adams; parents, Emile and Pamela Levert Naquin; son, Sterling Adams Sr.; brothers, Louis, Eves, Joseph, Willie and Ernest Naquin; and sisters, Bernice Chiasson, Marie Ledet, Rita and Aladin Naquin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Samanie Cenac

• age 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. May 28, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Nolan Cenec; daughters, Evelyn C. Leboeuf, Barbara C. Pye, Lois C. Bourg, Hazel C. Domangue, Henrietta "Tutt" C. Trahan and Elaine Cenac; brother, Alex Samanie; 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Pierre Cenac; parents, Ferdinand Renee and Marie Lirette Samanie; brothers, Gordon, Berwick and Renee’ Samanie; sisters, Virginia Chauvin, Irene Robichaux, Thesia Verret and Idola Cunningham; and two great-great-grandchildren
• member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies Altar Society, Holy Name Auxiliary and East Park Fire Department Auxiliary
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Fletcher Lee ‘F. L.’ Cole

• age 69, a native of Franklinton and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:47 p.m. May 28, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service at Rosehill Cemetery in New Iberia
• survived by his wife, Janet Melrose D. Cole; son, James Cole; daughters, Janet Lawson and Bonnie Myers; brother, Ronald Cole; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, J.L. and Lilly Mae Smith Cole; brother, Lester Cole; and sister, Miriam Jo Barousse
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Paula Ann Guidry

• age 21, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 5 a.m. May 26, 2003
• visitation today to Saturday at House of Prayer in Dulac; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her parents, Paul J. and Sylvia Verdin Guidry; paternal grandparents, Calvin and Mae Lodrigue Guidry; maternal grandmother, Mary "Leona" Billiot Verdin; and brothers, Martin, Timothy, Paul Jr., Calvin and Jonathan Guidry
• preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack Simon Verdin Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Claude Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 78, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. May 28, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Stella Clarisse Levron Thibodeaux of Houma; sons, Glenn, Allen "Al," Mark and Carl Thibodeaux; daughter, Patricia Martin; daughters-in-law, Barbara, Cindy and Laurie Thibodeaux; son-in-law, Raymond Martin; brother, Roy Thibodeaux; sisters, Anna Lee Dumont, Audrey LeBoeuf; sister-in-law, Lorraine Thibodeaux; brothers-in-law, Harold Dumont and Alvin LeBoeuf; grandchildren, April Lynn Marcel, Corey Glenn Thibodeaux, Kodi Jane Martin, Yvette Marie Mutz, Nicole Elizabeth Martin, Lori Michelle Cleveland, Lance Allen Thibodeaux, Tracy Judith Thibodeaux and Matthew Peter Thibodeaux; step-granddaughter, Lee Ann Edwards; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Joseph and Elise Lapeyrouse Thibodeaux
• self-employed boat contractor, and a member of the American Legion, VFW and Annunziata Catholic Church Ushers; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 31, 2003

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