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

OCTOBER 1, 2003

John William Cherry

• age 59, a native of Paducah, Ky., and resident of Raceland, died at 8:50 p.m. Sept. 28, 2003
• memorial service held in Paducah at a later time
• survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John William Jr. and Kelly Cherry; several nephews and many friends; and a granddaughter, Samantha Cherry
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Cherry and Addie Cherry Jenkins; brother, Walter Wilson Cherry II
• U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; minister
• Samart Funeral Home

Morris J. Duet

• age 95, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:35 a.m. Oct. 1, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Lorenza Adams Duet; son, Raleigh Duet; daughter, Barbara Eymard; brothers, Edmond, Cliff and Ellis Duet; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Felecia Terrebonne Duet; brothers, Leonce, Wilfred, Roland, Elton and Alcide Duet; sisters, Leoncia Gisclair, Bertha Bourgeois, Armina Orgeron and Nancy Neal; and great-granddaughter, Laura Eggart
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Mildred P. Gravois

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Sept. 30, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her sons, Robert, John, Larry and Peter Gravois; daughters, Barbara Foret and Stella Gravois; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, John Bert Gravois Sr.; parents, Ferdinand and Osanna Delatte; brothers, Paul, Buster, Levey and Edward Delatte; and sisters, Irene Steib and Valma Boudreaux Gills
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Big Log’ Neal

• age 77, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 4:55 p.m. Sept. 29, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at the Montegut Fire Station
• survived by his son, Wayne Neal of Montegut; daughters, Susan Billiot and Tami Neal, both of Montegut and Linda N. Bourg of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; sister, Bessie N. Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clista Authement Neal; and parents, Clabert and Olanda Dupre Neal
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut; served in the U. S. Army; member of the American Legion Post 272 in Montegut; enjoyed bingo
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Louis Allen Torres

• age 77, a native and resident of the St. Charles Community, died at 2:53 a.m. Sept. 30, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his fiancé, Margaret Ducote, sons, Rodney and Gary Torres; daughters, Sheila Adams and Pam Normand; brother, Vertner Torres; sister, Sadie Acosta; grandchildren, Jennifer, Michelle, Jerilyn, Holly, Brian, Dawn, Paul, Rebekah, Cody, Alex, Melissa and Leah; and great-grandchildren, Symone and Adrian
• preceded in death by his wife, Odessel Torres; parents, Edgar and Margaret Lavenia Martinez Torres; and sisters, Stella Orodyne, Ethel Legarde and Mildred Terrell
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 2, 2003

Edna Plaisance Dufrene Babin

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by her second husband, J.C. Babin; sons, Darwin, Dwight and Faron; stepsons, Gary and Robert "Bobby" Babin; brothers, Tony and Gilbert Plaisance; sisters, Edith Plaisance, Esther Rodriguez, Velma Arabie and Elsie Matherne; three grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Anthony Dufrene; parents, Alexy and Amelie Dufrene Plaisance; sisters, Earline and Nazy Orgeron, Hazel Matherne, Clemence Falgout, Lorena Dufrene and Vesta Badeau; and brothers, Lenest and Levy Plaisance
• Falgout Funeral Home

Thelma Adams Brace

• age 87, a native of Brule and resident of Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 25, 2003
• graveside service held Saturday at St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Budwin Basil Brace Jr. and Hiram Paul Brace; sister, Elma Pearson; grandchildren, Tracie B. Johnson, Cindy A. Downey, Chastity and Heidi Brace and Christopher Foster; and great-grandchildren, Dana, Amber, Jessica, Corey, Lyndsie, Krystal, Jeremy, Jasmin, Josiah, Amanda, Rebecca and Nakita
• preceded in death by her husband, Budwin Basil Brace Sr.; and parents, Clarfay P. and Clothile Guillot Adams
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dolly Gibson Carlos

• age 76, a native of Bogalusa and resident of Houma, died at 2:22 p.m. Sept. 30, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Gregory Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by her husband, Leo Carlos; sons, David and Philip Carlos; daughters, Debbie Robichaux and Dawn Carlos; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis T. and Carnelia Patten Gibson; son, Michael Carlos; brothers, John, Gilbert, Willard, Henry and Dempsy Carlos; and sisters, Mable Adcock, Louise Amacker, Helen Sessum and Myrtle Snelgrove
• Samart Funeral Home

Virginia Landry Rotolo

• age 84, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 29, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sisters, Dorothy Landry St. Germain and Adele Landry Howser
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Rotolo; parents, Leonce P. and Clelie Dugas Landry; brothers, Harris and Lester Landry; and sisters, Isabelle and Elva Mae Landry
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jeanette Marion Jumonville St. Pierre

• age 65, a native of White Castle and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:28 p.m. Oct. 1, 2003
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Emray St. Pierre Sr.; sons, Emray Jr., Eric and Darren St. Pierre; sisters, Gertrude Mae Jumonville, Marie Louis J. Schwartz, Geneveive Theresa J. Patterson and Shirley "Nan" J. Dandry; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles T. Sr. and Ines Landry Jumonville; and brother, Charles "Pete" T. Jumonville Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Russell Joseph Williams

• age 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of College Park, Ga., died Sept. 30, 2003
• funeral service was held today at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home – Winkenhofer Chapel in Marietta, Ga., with burial at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Michael Long of College Park; parents, Andrew "Pep" and Bertha Williams of Galliano; sisters, Joyce Leonard of Thibodaux, Brenda Hymel of Cut Off and Elizabeth "Liz" Griffin of Larose; and brother, Kent Williams of Kentwood
• facilities manager and engineer with Metro PCS in Atlanta; formerly a facilities engineer at Dobson Cellular, American Cellular and Sterling Cellular; also worked as a Telco Engineer for Lucent Tech and Western Electric; Engineering Associate for Latelco in Larose; President and CEO of R.W. Group, Inc., and Glass Tiger, Inc., in Atlanta; enjoyed creating leaded stained glass and designing complicated databases; member of the Atlanta Bromeliad Society; enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, koi ponds andhis home workshop; Catholic
• Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 3, 2003

John William Cherry

• age 59, a native of Paducah, Ky., and resident of Raceland, died at 8:50 p.m. Sept. 28, 2003
• memorial service held in Paducah at a later time
• survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John William Jr. and Kelly Cherry; sister, Renee Massey of Paducah, Ky., several nephews and many friends; and a granddaughter, Samantha Cherry
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Cherry and Addie Cherry Jenkins; brother, Walter Wilson Cherry II
• U. S. Army veteran who served in Korea; minister
• Samart Funeral Home

Clyde ‘Chumpy’ Fullilove

• age 55, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 3 a.m. Oct. 3, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bryska Barrios Fullilove; parents, Clyde L. and Joyce Galliano Fullilove; sons, Joey and Timmy Fullilove; brother, Steve Fullilove; and five grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

Jeanette Marion Jumonville St. Pierre

• age 65, a native of White Castle and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:28 p.m. Oct. 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, Emray St. Pierre Sr.; sons, Emray Jr., Eric and Darren St. Pierre; sisters, Gertrude Mae Jumonville, Marie Louis J. Schwartz, Geneveive Theresa J. Patterson and Shirley "Nan" J. Dandry; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles T. Sr. and Ines Landry Jumonville; and brother, Charles "Pete" T. Jumonville Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

 

OCTOBER 4, 2003

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OCTOBER 5, 2003

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OCTOBER 6, 2003

Norma Collins Authement

• age 67, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Chauvin, died Oct. 4, 2003
• funeral service was held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eural J. Authement Sr. of Chauvin; sons, Craig L., Dion J. and Eural J. Authement Jr.; daughters, Julie A. Hornsby and Tina A. Lyons; brothers, Floyd, Percy and Donald Collins; sister, Barbara Theriot; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Myrtile Joseph and Libby Trosclair Collins of Grand Caillou; sister, Joyce Collins Voisin; and brothers, Arnold and Wanna Collins
• homemaker, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9608 and the Ward 7 Citizens Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Chauvin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lorita ‘Toon’ Chiasson Babin

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:40 p.m. Oct. 4, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Joseph Babin; son, Murray Babin; daughter, Dorraine B. Mahler; brother, Aurelien Chiasson; sister, Hilda C. Duet; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Emile J. and Marie Trosclair Chiasson; daughter, Sandra B. Cortez; brothers, Nealy, Harry, Rene and Joseph Chiasson; and sister, Elia C. Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elizabeth Bergeron Bonner

• age 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Des Allemands, died Oct. 4, 2003
• religious service was held today at Des Allemands Baptist Church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her son, Peter Billiot Jr; daughters, Mary Ferris and Sherry Lee; brother, Elie J. Bergeron; sisters, Lucille Chutter, Louise Ordoyne and Rita Morvant; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bonner; parents, Camille Sr. and Selvena Guillot Bergeron; and brothers, Camille Jr. and Henry Bergeron
• Falgout Funeral Home

Josephine Monier Guillot

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, died Oct. 5, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Nelson Guillot; son, Robert "Bob" Guillot; brothers, Phillip and Freddie Monier; and sister, Clarice Foret
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Adele Babin Monier; brother, Joe Monier; and sister, Rita Walker
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Lloyd Joseph Pollet Sr.

• age 79, a native of White Castle and resident of Houma, died Oct. 4, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Jo Ann Barcelona Pollet; son, Lloyd J. Pollet Jr.; brothers, Huey and Russell Pollet; and grandchild, Lloyd J. Pollet III
• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip J. Sr. and Julia Ourso Pollet; and brother, Phillip J. Pollet Jr.
• retired from SOLOCO and a U.S. Navy veteran; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Jerry Laverne Sumrall

• age 65, a native of Yazoo City, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Oct. 4, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his former wife, Mable Laverne; son, Jerry Dwayne Sumrall; daughter, Rebecca Ann Sumrall; stepsons, Jerome, David and Richard Bourque; stepdaughters, Cynthia Kay Dugas, Roye Marie Beeson and Conny Grover; brothers, Millard, Tommy and Roy Lee Sumrall; sisters, Wilma Godbold, Joyce New and Linda Warren; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ina Boatner Sumrall; parents, Julas and Viola Bounds Sumrall; and daughter, Sheryl L. Sumrall
• U. S. Air Force veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Alice Marie ‘Liz’ Thibodaux

• age 75, a native of Choctaw and resident of Larose, died at 5 a.m. Oct. 4, 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, Perry, Philip and Leslie Thibodaux Jr.; daughters, Carol Duet, Linda Lefort and Donna McVicker; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leslie "Balua" Thibodaux; parents, Denni J. and Alcinia Marie Hebert Thibodaux; daughter, Carol Thibodaux; and sister, Enzie Lafont
• Samart Funeral Home

Angel Williams

• infant, of Houma, died Oct. 2, 2003
• graveside service was held today at Combon Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by her parents, Vernique and Eldridge Williams of Houma; sisters, Latoya and Aisha Williams of Houma; and grandparents, Roland and Willie Jean Joseph of Houma
• preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Williams; paternal grandparents, Clifton Sr. and Constance Johnson Williams; paternal great-grandparents, Sidney and Bessie Joseph; maternal great-grandparents, Edward and Lillie Welsh Charles
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 7, 2003

Nancy Bergeron

• age 36, a native of Georgia and resident of Houma, died Oct. 6, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Grace Memorial Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Michael Bergeron; stepmother who raised her, Shirley Conley; sons, Daniel Newton and Chad Bergeron; daughters, Ashley Newton, Logan Bergeron, Jessica Freeman and Stephanie LeBlanc; brothers, Tim Conley and Jim Strong; sister, Janet Miller; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Ray Conley; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Milton Lee
• co-founder and co-owner of Mike’s Diesel of Houma
• Samart Funeral Home

Elsie ‘Mickey’ Wheeler Johnson

• age 78, a native of Spanish Fort, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 2:18 p.m. Oct. 5, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; graveside service held at a later date at Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Okla.
• survived by her son, Jimmy Lee Johnson of Alexandria, Va.; daughter, Clara Ann Trahan of Houma; brothers, Earl J.B. Wheeler of Texarkana, Texas and Horace Edward Wheeler of Texas City, Texas; sister, Dorothy Horvath of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Earl Nathan "Jack" and Mable Clare Kidd Wheeler; and daughter, Annetta Ellen Miller
• retired from Evangline Bakery after serving 15 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sean E. Meline

• age 23, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:50 p.m. Oct. 5, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ray and Kyu Park Meline; brothers, Ray III and Benjamin Meline; sister, Yung Ju Meline; and grandmothers, Ruth Mary Meline and Kum Yol Park
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ray Meline Sr. and Change Sup Park
• Samart Funeral Home

Hilda Blanchard Perera

• age 83, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Schriever, died Oct. 6, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Richard and Leroy Perera; daughters, Mary Brown and Janet Smith; brother, Jean Blanchard; sister, Nellie Landry; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Perera Sr.; parents, Simon and Cecil Simoneaux Blanchard; infant son, Henry J. Perera Jr.; daughters, Betty Chauvin and Jeanette Lovell; brothers, Lawless, Edmond, Claude and James Blanchard; sister, Louise Berthelot; and grandchild, Rosalyn Chauvin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gregory Allen Sampson

• age 45, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., and resident of Houma, died Sept. 27, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held today at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" F. Sampson; son, Shelby D. Wade; stepdaughter, Kathie Gros; brother, Steve Sampson; sisters, Teri Abernathy of Las Vegas and Janet Fennerty of Chicago; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Dale and Melba Moffitt Sampson; and sister, Connie Henderson
• volunteer fireman and a cab driver for Tommy Thibodaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph Ivy Smith

• age 75, a native and resident of Theriot, died Oct. 5, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot
• survived by his companion of 33 years, Rebecca Garrison; stepsons, James, Raymond and Kenneth Garrison; stepdaughters, Bertie Verret, Karen Verret, Melinda Williams and Sandra Maddox; sisters, Florence S. Verdin, Mary S. Nesmith and Lorena S. Williams; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Josephine Verdin Smith; brothers, Peter, Sidney, Howard and Lawrence Smith; and sisters, Eva S. Verdin, Jeanette S. Breaux, Madeline S. Verdin and Evelina S. Hood
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alton ‘Tony’ Thibodaux

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 5, 2003
• religious service was held today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his stepsons, Ronald and Aubrey Benoit; stepdaughters, Sylvia Thibodaux and Dorothy Babin Chiasson; brother, Maurice Thibodaux; sister, Vivian Usey; and numerous grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elia "Bea" Thibodaux; parents, Bartholomew and Olinda Adams Thibodaux; stepsons, Lawrence and Donald Benoit; and brothers, Norris "Naw Naw," Horace and Joseph "Ca Ca" Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 8, 2003

Adelaide Hertz Brodtman

• age 94, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 6, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum in New Orleans
• survived by her son, Karl Joseph Brodtman Jr. of Yardville, N.J.; daughter, Lynne B. Pourciau of Harvey; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Karl Joseph Brodtman Sr.; parents, Frank Hertz and Josephine Fostner; brothers, Merlin and Alvin Hertz of New Orleans; and sister, Mrs. Warren Leona Campo Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Hattie Daigle Diaz

• age 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 11 p.m. Oct. 6, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Norman J. Diaz of Labadieville and Nolan P. Daiz of Baton Rouge; daughter, Hula Diaz Himel; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Diaz; parents, Ellis and Florestine Daigle; infant son, Louis Diaz Jr.; brother, Lester Daigle; and sister, Ella Daigle
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Stephen Joseph Kraemer

• age 58, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, who died at 2:55 p.m. Oct. 2, 2003
• memorial service celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; donated his body to Louisiana State University
• survived by his wife, Clarabell Sanchez Kraemer; sons, Bruce and Keith Kraemer; daughter, Angelle K. Cortez; brothers, Daniel and Hilton Kraemer; sisters, Rita Herriard and Charlene Duet; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alton F. and Doris Rodrigue Kraemer
• employed by Citro’s, A&P Food Store and Rouse’s Supermarket

Hilda Blanchard Perera

• age 83, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Schriever, died Oct. 6, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Richard and Leroy Perera; daughters, Mary Brown and Janet Smith; brother, Jean Blanchard; sister, Nellie Landry; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Perera Sr.; parents, Simon and Cecil Simoneaux Blanchard; infant son, Henry J. Perera Jr.; daughters, Betty Chauvin and Jeanette Lovell; brothers, Lawless, Edmond, Claude and James Blanchard; sister, Louise Berthelot; and grandchild, Rosalyn Chauvin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Louis Jean Plaisance

• age 93, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his sons, Louis John and Rudy Mitchel Plaisance; daughter, Paula Plaisance; brother, Rene Plaisance; sister, Alma Allemand; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae Duffy Plaisance; parents, Justilian and Emma Lee Plaisance; brothers, Sidney and Albert Plaisance; half-brother, Justilian Plaisance; sisters, Louise Rodrigue Dufrene, Emily Pierce, Gladys Lasseigne and Justilia "Tee-Ya" Esponge Charpentier; and grandsons, Robert Mark Plaisance and Rudy Mitch Plaisance Jr.
• member of the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart and owner of Louis Plaisance Boating; enjoyed gardening and hunting
• Samart Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 9, 2003

Stanley J. Hebert

• age 90, a native of Gibson and resident of Donner, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his sons, Huey P. and Carl J. Hebert; daughter, Lorretta LeBlanc; sisters, Rita H. Pennison and Mae H. Theriot; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Gautreaux Hebert; parents, Placide and Louise Clement Hebert; son, Larry Hebert; brothers, Corbett and Jack Hebert; sisters, Theresa H. Stritzinger and infant Rose Hebert; and a grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Stephen Joseph Kraemer

• age 58, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, who died at 2:55 p.m. Oct. 2, 2003
• memorial service celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; donated his body to Louisiana State University
• survived by his wife, Clarabell Sanchez Kraemer; sons, Bruce and Keith Kraemer; daughter, Angelle K. Cortez; brothers, Daniel and Hilton Kraemer; sisters, Rita Herriard and Charlene Duet; and grandchildren, Mallory, Joel, Alexis and Chance
• preceded in death by his parents, Alton F. and Doris Rodrigue Kraemer; and brother, Fermen Kraemer
• employed by Ciro’s, A&P Food Store and Rouse’s Supermarket

 

OCTOBER 10, 2003

Bruce E. Blanchard

• age 48, a native and resident of New Orleans, died Oct. 4, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Providence Memorial Park
• survived by his sister, Kandy B. Crayton of New Orleans; brothers, Earnest L. Blanchard Sr. of Thibodaux, Wayne and Ricky Blanchard of New Orleans; aunt, Amelia B. Williams of Napoleonville; brother-in-law, Rodney Crayton; and godsister, Sedonia L. James of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Earnest E. and Ruby Brown Blanchard
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Rehula ‘Sonee’ Burdis Jr.

• age 72, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Florence W. Burdis of Thibodaux; daughters, Lois M. Burdis of Donaldsonville, Joyce Johnson of Atlanta, Ethel Joseph of Napoleonville and Dominique Wiggins of Labadieville; sons, Lawrence Burdis of Morgan City, Reynard Burdis of Houma and Bradford Wiggins of Labadieville; sisters, Francis Davis, Helen Watkins and Elaine Burdis, all of Labadieville, Diane Fair of Napoleonville and Gloria Jacquet of Thibodaux; stepsisters, Jacqueline Quiett of Alexandria and Pearly Mae Thomas of New Orleans; brothers, Rehula "Lil Ree" and Andrew Burdis, both of Labadieville; stepbrother, Ernest "Bell Pepper" Thomas of Napoleonville; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Rehula Burdis Sr. and Sarah McBride Burns; children, Raymond and Rosie Jane Burdis; sister, Rose B. Watts; brothers, Opery Kennedy and Walter Burdis Sr.; stepsister, Eliska Lewis; and grandparents, Nancy and Opery McBride
• Demby and Son Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Christine Rhodes Fontenot

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 9, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home; she was cremated
• survived by a devoted friend, Michael LeBoeuf; companion, Phil Achee; son, Joshua Fontenot; daughters, Shalee Thibodeaux and Sarah Fontenot; brothers, Andrew, Peter, Benny and Christopher Rhodes; sisters, Sybil R. Guidry, Eileen R. Chauvin, Marcia R. Porche, Mary R. Talbot, Marianne R. Matherne, Theresa R. Hebert and Virginia Rhodes; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Marion Robichaux Rhodes; brother, Anthony "Tubb" Rhodes
• active with the Terrebonne Parish Teen Club; enjoyed reading and music
• Samart Funeral Home

Shirley H. Himel

• age 78, a native of Bayou Sec Settlement and resident of Labadieville, died Oct. 8, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Irving Himel Jr.; daughter, Mary Lee Himel; brother, Adam Himel Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Irving Himel Sr.; parents, Adam and Marie Gros Himel; and sister, Dorothy Himel
• retired cafeteria manager at St. Pilomena Catholic School and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Labadieville
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marie Louise Dusenberry Jeansonne

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Oct. 9, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her brothers, Eugene and Hanson Dusenberry; and sister, Anna Mae Bullock of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Jeansonne; parents, Teles M. and Anne Lapeyrouse Dusenberry; brothers, James C. Sr., Clarence and Raymond Dusenberry; and infant sister, Claire
• member of U. S. Womens Marine Corps, St. Joseph Chapter of Lay Carmelites, Disabled American Veterans, Annunziata Church Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Ladies Altar society; member of the U. S. Marine Corps and Womens Army Corps; received the Bishop’s Award and the Victory Medal in World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Emray Joseph St. Pierre Sr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:26 p.m. Oct. 8, 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 his sons, Emray Jr., Eric and Darren St. Pierre; brother, Ruven St. Pierre Sr.; sisters, Louday St. Pierre and Molly Martin; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Jumonville St. Pierre; parents, Rosamond and Ezola Hebert Sr. Pierre; and brother, Rosamond St. Pierre Jr.
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; hobbies were duck hunting and trolling
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Annette ‘Piggy’ Southall

• age 30, a native of Abend and resident of Donaldsonville, died Oct. 2, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Abend; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Donsha Southall; mother, Anthoinette Johnson of Donaldsonville; sisters, Trina Rodrigue of Paincourtville, Trenette Richard and Kizzy Southall of Donaldsonville; brothers, William Southall of Donaldsonville and Percy Link of New Orleans; and paternal grandfather, the Rev. Obbie Souall Sr.
• preceded in death by her father, Percy Southall; maternal grandmother, Vivian Coleman; and paternal grandmother, Iola Southall
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

OCTOBER 11, 2003

Hilton J. David Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:29 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clemmance Bouzigard David; three sons, Hilton Jr., Dean and Harry David; one daughter, Emily D. Cheramie; one brother, Joseph David; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Louisa Chabert David; one son, Harold David; one brother, Clarence David; and one great-grandchild, Lacey Guidry
• Catholic

Lane Marie Blanchard Dorsey

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Liberty, Texas, died at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003
• memorial service today at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by her husband, Dennis "Pat" Dorsey of Liberty; her parents, Nauly and Jessie Duplantis Blanchard of Houma; her in-laws, Arthur and Betty Dorsey of Seattle; four sons, Lowell Potter Jr. of Houma, Christopher and Arthur Dorsey of Hammond and Michael "Tony" Dorsey of Monroe; two daughters, Krista Knox of North Carolina and Becky Dorsey of Iowa; three brothers, Victor Blanchard of Houston, Rodney Blanchard of New Orleans and Karl Blanchard of Houma; one sister, Jana B. DeCol of Houma; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Xavier and Cornelia P. Duplantis, Honore’ and Elvira T. Blanchard; and one daughter, Kellie Dorsey
• devoted wife, mother and grandmother
• Jehovah’s Witness
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Louise Dusenberry Jeansonne

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two brothers, Eugene Dusenberry and wife, Wylma, of Houma and Hanson Dusenberry and wife, Elaine, of Raceland; one sister, Anna Mae Bullock of New Orleans; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Jeansonne; her parents, Teles M. Dusenberry and Anne Lapeyrouse Dusenberry; three brothers, James C. Dusenberry Sr., Clarence Dusenberry and Raymond Dusenberry; and one infant sister, Claire
• member of the U. S. Women’s Marine Corp, St. Joseph Chapter of Lay Carmelites, Disabled American Veterans, Annunziata Church Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Ladies Altar Society, recipient of Bihops’ Award and recipient of Victory Medal in World War II; U. S. Marine Corps and Women’s Army Corps.; homemaker

Gary Jame ‘Brud’ Verdin

• age 21, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; services Monday at the fire station, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Sidney and Mandy Foussell Verdin; two daughters, Haley and Faith Verdin; and four sisters, Grace Verdin, Annie Hutchinson, Garilyn Ward and Marisa Verdin
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney Verdin and Antoine Foussell and Annie Billiot; and one sister, Amanda "Weezie" Verdin

 

OCTOBER 12, 2003

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OCTOBER 13, 2003

Michael Anthony Boudreaux

• age 44, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:23 p.m. Oct. 9, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Billie Jane Hitt Boudreaux of Houma; mother, LaWanna Marie Ford Boudreaux of Houma; brothers, Gilbert Patrick Boudreaux of Houma and Paul Ford Boudreaux of Austin, Texas; and sister, Amieé Marie Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Anthony Boudreaux; and sister, Molly Driver
• butcher for Gilbert’s Grocery
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anastasia ‘Tasi’ Bradberry Bunten

• age 71, a native and longtime resident of Grand Isle and later a resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 10, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Grand Isle, with burial at Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Jeanette B. Pregeant, Christina B. McIntosh and Kathryn B. Meissner; brothers, Lester, Leon, Johnny, Wilson, Guy and Edward "Eddie" Bradberry; sisters, Ruth B. Guillot, Eula B. Copeland, Ann B. Driscoll, Brenda B. Ringo, Bonnie Bradberry, Esther B. Flagg and Tammy B. Matherne; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy Glenn Bunten; parents, John and Olivia Santiny Bradberry; sons, Kenneth Leon Bunten and David James Bunten; and grandson, Chad Michael Pregeant
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Nellie Marie Darcey Charpentier

• age 98, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died 1:25 p.m. Oct. 10, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by her son, Jerry Charpentier of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Elsie Hebert of Houma and Barbara Kamp of New Orleans; sisters, Bertha Cancienne Klienschmidt and Leona Cancienne Thomas of New Orleans; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Adam Charpentier; father, Vital Darcey; mother and step-father, Agatha Darcey Cancienne and Claude Cancienne Sr; sons, Raymond and Marion Charpentier; daughters, Evelyn and Joyce Charpentier; stepbrother, Claude Cancienne Jr; sister, Bessie Darcey Clausen; and stepsisters, Thelma Cancienne Blanchard and Helen Cancienne Findorff
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Ira Elton Humphries

• age 75, a native of Cairo, Ga., and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003
• religious service held at World of Life Church in Donaldsonville; arrangements were pending
• survived by his wife, Jennie Latino Humphries of Donaldsonville; brother, Wiley Humphries of Florida; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Eugene and Susan Della Brook Humphries; sister, Bernice Elkies; brothers, Curtis, Herbert, J. T., Cecil and James Humphries; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law
• veteran and a member of the American Legion
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Lois Anne Melancon

• age 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her brother, Ulysses "Connie" P. Melancon Sr.; nieces and nephews
• preceded by her parents, Ulysses P. Sr. and Genevieve Esteve Melancon; and brother, Wilbert Gustave Melancon
• parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Carolyn Este Theriot

• age 59, a native of Marrero and resident of Raceland, died at 3:15 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in the St. Charles Community
• survived by her son, Clifton F. Espogne Jr.; daughters, Julie Bryant, Candrice Este and Crystal Theriot; sister, Barbara Este; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Shirley Pitre Este; and sister, Joy Barlow
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Vickie Lynn Badeaux Orgeron Toups

• age 38, a native of Gheens and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 3:50 a.m. Oct. 11, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Roddy Toups; former husband, Brent Orgeron; mother, Mary Ann Delatte Martin; stepfather, Nolan Martin; stepmother, Lorraine Badeaux; son, Seth Orgeron; daughters, Brittany Orgeron, Kajun and Hali Toups; brothers, Barry and Eric Badeaux; stepbrothers, Lester Sr., Scott and Kirby Martin; sister, Raenell Badeaux; and stepsister, Dedra Henson
• preceded in death by her father, Albert Badeaux Jr.; stepbrother, Harold Loveless; and stepsister, Nanette Loveless
• enjoyed shopping and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

OCTOBER 14, 2003

Dean Joseph Benoit

• age 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donner, died Oct. 13, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chackahoula; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Darline Pennison Benoit; father and stepmother, Roland and Beverly Benoit; son, Kenneth Lee Benoit; sisters, Karen Benoit Shanks, Elizabeth and Stacy Benoit and Kristie Gros
• preceded in death by his mother, Rosalie Gaudet Benoit; and brother, Troy Trosclair
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edgar Joseph ‘E. J.’ Breaux Jr.

• age 69, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; memorial mass celebrated Wednesday at the church, with cremation following
• survived by his wife, Peggy Duplantis Breaux of Bayou Blue; former wife, Janice Blanchard Breaux of Houma; sons, Brian and Darren Breaux; stepsons, Francis Theriot Jr. and Tony Theriot; daughters, Darlene Voclain, Tina Adams and Autumn Breaux, all of Houma; brothers, Ernest "Ghummpy" and Thomas "Tommy" Breaux, both of Houma; sisters, Shirley Boudreaux and Theresa Newman, both of Houma; and 18 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar J. Sr. and Marie Boudreaux Breaux; brother, Herman "Blue" and Sargent "Nub" Breaux Sr.
• board member of the Coteau-Bayou Blue Lions Club and a former member of the Bayou Black Fire Department; retired service engineer for Baker Hughes after 25 years of service
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lolita Lovoi Robin

• age 45, a native of Chalmette and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 12, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Clark J. Robin; grandparents, Frank and Loraine Lovoi; sons, Brandon Lovoi and Joshua Robin; daughter, Brandy Robin Piterra; brother, Frank and Benton Lovoi; sister, Luci Lovoi Sposito; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Benton Lovoi and Lolita Broadway
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 15, 2003

Harold J. Dominique

• age 49, a resident of Westwego, died Oct. 12, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego
• survived by his daughter, Brittany Dominique; and brother, Rodney Dominique
• member of the 49ers Club and Georges Bar Bowling Team
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero

Iola Rhodes Duplantis

• age 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Oct. 14, 2003
• visitation Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle D. and Curtis Marcello Sr. of Houma; brother, Milton "Mikey" Rhodes of Golden Meadow; sisters, Della Rhodes Matherne of Bourg and Ruby Rhodes Boudreaux of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Melanie Mitchell, Curt Jr., Walt and Howie Marcello, Aimee Tramontana, Walt Marcello and Andree Ortego; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Duplantis; parents, Luke and Corinne Authement Rhodes; brothers, David, Druby, Lawrence, Harold and Williams Rhodes
• homemaker and a former member of the Terrebonne Extension Homemakers and the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and gardening; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lillian Mary Farley

• age 94, a native of Stevensville, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 p.m. Oct. 13, 2003
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her nieces and nephews, Orlean and Jean Steinbacher, Jack, Lauren, Tommy and Patricia Gribsby
• preceded in death by her parents, John David and Willie Belle Webb Farley; brothers, Rubin, David, John and J. D. Farley; sisters, Ethel Bailey, Corrie Farley, Lois Gribsby and an infant sister
• retired beautician who worked for more than 50 years; parishioner of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vickie Lynn Badeaux Orgeron Toups

• age 38, a native of Gheens and resident of St. Charles Parish, died at 3:50 a.m. Oct. 11, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Roddy Toups; former husband, Brent Orgeron; mother, Mary Ann Delatte Martin; stepfather, Nolan Martin; stepmother, Lorraine Badeaux; son, Seth Orgeron; daughters, Brittany Orgeron, Kajun and Hali Toups; brothers, Barry and Eric Badeaux; stepbrothers, Lester Sr., Scott and Kirby Martin; sister, Raenell Badeaux; and stepsister, Dedra Henson
• preceded in death by her father, Albert Badeaux Jr.; stepbrother, Harold Loveless; and stepsister, Nanette Loveless
• enjoyed shopping and fishing
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

OCTOBER 16, 2003

Dean Joseph Benoit

• age 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donner, died Oct. 13, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chackahoula, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Darline Pennison Benoit; father and stepmother, Ronald and Beverly Benoit; son, Kenneth Lee Benoit; sisters, Karen Benoit Shanks, Elizabeth and Stacy Benoit and Kristie Gros
• preceded in death by his mother, Rosalie Gaudet Benoit; and brother, Troy Trosclair
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Frank Joseph Cheramie

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died Oct. 14, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his nephews, Danny, Norman Jr., Harold, Michael, Elliot, Billy, Bobby and Carroll Lee; nieces, Carolyn Brunet, Corina Mobley and Norma Jean Savoie; and sister, Mary Anne Lee
• preceded in death by his parents, Felician and Josephine Lee Cheramie
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; retired boat captain
• Falgout Funeral Home

Remy Chiasson

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 2 a.m. Oct. 16, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patsy Kirkwood Chiasson; sons, Kevin D., Remy Jr. and Kim A. Chiasson; daughters, Suzanne C. Blakeman, Patty C. Perry, Karin C. Gautreaux and Beth C. Melancon; sisters, Sibly Barras, Ezery Veillion and Gloris Hebert; 23 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Philocles Chiasson and Vivian Vicknair Chiasson Schwab; and son, James Ronald "Ronnie" Chiasson
• member of the U. S. Army Air Corps, attended Nicholls State University and graduated from Louisiana State University Law School; city attorney for Thibodaux, an assistant district attorney, a district judge and a judge on the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal; member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, Lafourche Parish Bar Association, the Louisiana Court of Appeal Retired Judge Association and the American Legion
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruffin Lavelle Clark

• age 87, a native of Ringgold and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 15, 2003
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Dianne Clark Bergeron of Hahnville and Carolyn Lee Clark Slaton of Des Allemands; sister, Gladys Berry of Dallas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Lee Saffold Clark; parents, Arnold Terrice and Willie Elizabeth Wimberly Clark; brothers, Brady and Sydney Clark; and sisters, Billie Bartlett and Eunice Phillips
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Doricia ‘Doris’ Blanchard Hotard

• age 73, a native of Grand Cailloue and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 14, 2003
• religious service was held today at the Pointe-aux-chenes fire station, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jasper J. Hotard; sons, Drew Hebert, Alidore and Gervais Hotard; daughters, Arlette H. Seneca, Beryl H. Richard, Cathy H. Meche and Roberta M. Hotard; brothers, Noland and Roland Blanchard; sisters, Mayola B. Limehama nd Dorita B. King; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hypolite and Rose Trosclair Blanchard; daughter, Donna Claire Hebert; sisters, Lucille B. Boudreaux, Bernice B. LeBouef and Olivia B. Naquin
• homemaker and an ordained minister; a born again Christian, attended Shield of God Ministry
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lois Anne Melancon

• age 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Oct. 12, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her brother, Ulysses "Connie" P. Melancon Jr.; nieces and nephews
• preceded by her parents, Ulysses P. Sr. and Genevieve Esteve Melancon; and brother, Wilbert Gustave Melancon
• parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

O’Neil Louis Pintado

• age 93, a native of Little Grand Bayou and resident of Pierre Part, died at 7:05 p.m. Oct. 14, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. Burial will be at the church cemetery; Rev. Clarence Waguespack will officiate; Pallbearers were Roy Gaudet Jr., Michael Pintado, Gregory Hebert, Dale Hebert, Mark Hebert, Bryan St. Germain, Scott St. Germain and Neil St. Germain
• survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Marie and Roy Gaudet of Pierre Part, Mildred and Butch St. Germain of Pierre Part, Gertie and Eves Hebert of Bayou Pigeon and Nobie and Willie Landry Jr. of Thibodaux; son and daughter-in-law, Roland and Janice Pintado of Pierre Part; sister, Elsie Pintado Cavalier of Larose; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Evia Rivere Pintado; parents, Stanislaus and Elizabeth Pintado; son, Anacite Pintado; an infant daughter; sisters, Mabel Pintado Rivere and Anastia Pintado Rivere; brothers, Junior and Moise Pintado; and grandchildren, Jason Gaudet and Aaron Shaw
• self-employed commercial fisherman
• Ourso Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 17, 2003

Raymond Peter ‘Shine’ Billiot

• age 50, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:38 a.m. Oct. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Pierre Sr. and Irene Solet Billiot of Dulac; sons, Jeffery Billiot of Horse Head, N.Y. and Joshue Billiot of Elmira, N.Y.; brothers, Pierre Jr. and John Billiot of Houma; sisters, Emelda Dean of Houma, Irene Foret and Juliana Percle of Dulac; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph E. Foret and Paul W. Billiot Sr.
• tankerman for Cenac Towing; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Uhry Falcon Sr.

• age 76, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 1:35 a.m. Oct. 17, 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 his wife, Janet Toups Falcon; sons, Uhry Jr. and Terry Falcon; stepdaughters, Rhonda Kraemer and Nadine Blanchard; brothers, Cleveland Jr., Clarence Noe, Carroll John and Phillip Falcon; sisters, Doris LeBlanc, Ethel Bailey and Aline Ann Fields; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Sr. and Modeste Foret Falcon; brothers, Haywood and Francis Falcon; and sister, Novella Jakich
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Margaret ‘Maggie’ LeBlanc

• age 43, a native of Pierre Part, former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 15, 2003
• memorial service held Monday at First Assembly Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Pinecrest Cemetery in Pineville
• preceded in death by her mother, Deanne LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Eliska M. Thomas

• age 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 1 p.m. Oct. 13, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Freetown, Wa.; dismissal service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Mack S. Thomas; brother, Zack Meads Jr.; sisters, Ethel Randolph, Leola Brown and Mable Fletcher; devoted nephew, Raymond Thomas Sr.; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Malbert Thomas; parents, Zack Sr. and Adeline D. Meads; brothers, Mack W., Ulis and Denver Meads; and sisters, Suvelia M. Thomas and Gladys M. Banks
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Tess Elizabeth Torres

• infant, died at 3 p.m. Oct. 15, 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 parents, Christopher and Dionne Chouest Torres; grandparents, Gary and Carolyn Callais Chouest and Dr. William and Kathleen Zeringue Torres; great-grandparents, Edison Sr. and Dolores Chouest, Harris and Mildred Torres Blanchard, Mary Zeringue and Vergie Callais; brother, Danta Torres; and twin sister, Mia Elizabeth Torres
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Sidney Callais and Guy Zeringue Sr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leita D. Wall

• age 66, a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Oct. 14, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held today at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her sons, James Wall of Gainsville, Ga., Stanley "Butchie" and David Wall; daughters, Alice W. Hebert and Flora W. Blackwell of Tacoa, Ga.; sisters, Jeraldine Bergstrom of San Diego, Calif; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Alice St. Germain Littleton; and brother, James "Buzzy" Littleton
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 18, 2003

Anatole P. ‘Jr.’ Foret

• age 83, a native of Harvey and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 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, Audrey LeBlanc Foret; five sons, Gerald D., Daniel P., Dale J., Donald P. and Brent J. Foret; two daughters, Roxanne F. Seaton and Susan F. McGee; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ondine Falterman Foret and Anatole Foret Sr.; one daughter, Linda Marie Foret; one brother, Percy Foret; and one grandson

Doricia ‘Doris’ Blanchard Hotard

• age 73, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003
• funeral services were held Thursday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jasper J. Hotard; three sons, Drew Hebert, Alidore Hotard and Gervais Hotard; four daughters, Arlette H. Seneca, Beryl H. Richard, Cathy H. Meche and Roberta M. Hotard; two brothers, Nolan and Roland Blanchard; two sisters, Mayola B. Limeham and Dorita B. King; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hypolite and Rose Trosclair Blanchard; one daughter, Donna Claire Hebert; and three sisters, Lucille B. Boudreaux, Bernice B. LeBouef and Olivia B. Naquin
• homemaker, ordained minister, born-again Christian and member of Shield of God Ministry
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 19, 2003

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OCTOBER 20, 2003

Mable Scott Barnes

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Oct. 16, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac
• survived by her husband, Wesley Barnes; daughter, Rosella Barnes; brother, Aubrey Scott; sister, Delores Scott Parfait; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parens, Joseph Edward and Snyder Chaisson Scott; brothers, Murphy and Antoine Scott; and sisters, Rosemary Scott Trahan and Shirley Scott
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Frances Orgeron Badeaux

• age 88, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:50 a.m. Oct. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Sidney Jr. and Irwin Badeaux; brothers, James, Herman and Norman Orgeron; sisters, Marie Guidry, Annabell Ponville and Betty Lou Blanchard; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Badeaux Sr.; parents, Justillian and Augusta Trosclair Orgeron; one infant son; brother, Albert Orgeron; and sisters, Maggie Robichaux and Emelda Lefort
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; retired head cook for Larose-Cut Off Elementary School
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Michael ‘Mike’ Foret

• age 42, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Oct. 17, 2003
• religious service held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by his brothers, Roger Foret Sr., Ronnie Foret Sr. and Tommy Foret Sr.; and sisters, Peggy and Maxine Foret
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Dorena Foret; and brother, Percy Foret; Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium

Lois Champagne Guidry

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her sons, Jan Loupe and Clint Guidry; daughters, Ramona Loupe, Lynne Richard and Beryl Matherne; brother, Edward Champagne; sisters, Edna Cavalier, Linda Leonard and Bertha Guillot; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Claude J. Loupe; second husband, Willie J. Guidry; parents, Tilden and Thelma Harris Champagne; and brother, Nathan Champagne
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Wanda Marie Kiff Guidry

• age 46, a native of Galliano and resident of Loranger, died at 5 p.m. Oct. 17, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Keith Guidry; parents, Vincent and Olivia Danos Kiff; daughter, Farrah Guidry Dufrene; brothers, Jackie and Hank Kiff; sisters, Anita K. Rodriguez and Tonya K. Lasseigne; and grandchildren, Hunter Paul Guidry and Bethany Reneé Marie Dufrene
• parishoner of St. John’s Catholic Church in Folson; former owner of Wanda’s Gifts & Stuff in Larose
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

Sylvia Tregre Martin

• age 55, a native of Vacherie and resident of Gibson, died at 1 p.m. Oct. 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 husband, Donald Martin; parents, Benoit and Theolaine Ockmond Tregre; son, Scott Toups; stepson, Blaine Martin; stepdaughter, Stephanie Martin Dufrene; brother, Tex Tregre; sisters, Cynthia "Cindi" Percle, Delane Steib, Ramona Kleibert, Mickey, Gaynell and Holly Becnel; grandchild, Torie Toups; and stepgrandchild, Collin Martin
• Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; member of the Ladies Altar Society of Chackbay and the Carnival Krewe, Ambrosia
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Enzy Brown Savoie

• age 83, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 9:12 a.m. Oct. 18, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her sons, Alfred Savoie and Horace Savoie Jr.; daughters, Theresa and Frances Savoie; sister, Alice Randolph; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Horace Savoie Sr.; parents, Wilson and Alicia Arceneaux Brown; brothers, Wilson and Oscar Brown; sisters, Eula Matherne, Virgis Bladsacker and Eunice Gautreaux; and three great-grandchildren
• member of the Lafourche Council on Aging and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joyce Schexnayder Steib

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:25 p.m. Oct. 19, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Community Center in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church community center, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by her sons, William, Lucien, Stephen and Damian Steib and Marion Steib Jr.; daughters, Geralyn Millet, Simone Hamilton and Nettie Amedee; and brothers, Claude Jr., Arnold, Gerald and Godfrey Schexnayder; and 27 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Marion Jean Steib Sr.; parents, Claude Sr. and Simone Webre Schexnayder; and brother, Arthur Schexnayder
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Elda E. Taylor

• native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 18, 2003
• visitation Tuesday in Dunham Chapel at First Presbyterian Church, located at 763 North Blvd. in Baton Rouge; funeral services held Tuesday at the chapel, with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park
• survived by her daughter and son in law, Marian T. and Gary Grayson McCann of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Kaye McCann, Michael McCann and Melinda McCann McFarland and her husband Bryan
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Taylor; and parents, Claude W. and Marion Sweet Edgerton
• member of First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge

 

OCTOBER 21, 2003

Philip A. Comardelle

• age 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Oct. 19, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the Mennonite Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Ethel Adams Comardelle; brother, Wayne Comardelle; and sister, Ruby Hackman
• preceded in death by his father, Clifton P. Comardelle
• Samart Funeral Home

Josephine A. Pitre

• age 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:30 a.m. Oct. 20, 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 son and daughter-in-law, Constant "Bill" and Earline Terrebonne Pitre; grandchildren, Laura Wagner, Clara McDonald, Billy Pitre, Celeste Molaison and Danny Pitre; seven great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchild, Derin Doucet
• preceded in death by her husband, Alces Pitre; parents, Constant and Amy Lorraine Pitre; brother, Orleans A. Pitre; and sisters, Marceline L. Guidry and Alice P. Pierce
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a charter member of Catholic Daughters; hobbies were crocheting and watching South Lafourche High School, LSU and Saints football
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Sheila Adams Ramirez

• age 51, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:45 a.m. Oct. 17, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Ben M. and Betty McConnell Adams; sons, David and Mark Ramirez; brother, Frank Adams; sisters, Edna Sue Liner and Barbara Marler; and three grandchildren
• Baptist and served in the U. S. Air Force for four years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 22, 2003

Linda Marie Raymond Bergeron

• age 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 17, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ronald Bergeron of Raceland; stepfather, Joseph Poindexter of Houma; daughters, Patrice Chapman and Trisha Raymond both of Raceland; son, Fredrick Daniels of Texas; sisters, Charlotte Richard of Houma, Larenda Clark, Laura Allen, and Angela Boyd of Raceland, Denise Washington of Lockport, Deborah Hills and Paula Smith of Thibodaux; brothers, Nolan Hester Jr., and Alvin Smith of Thibodaux, Anthony Hester, and Ron Keith Hester of Raceland; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Mae Raymond Poindexter; and father, Nolan Hester Sr.
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Dennis Odell Weaver

• age 78, a native of Kilmichael, Miss., and resident of Gray, died at 9:25 a.m. Oct. 20, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at Coteau Baptist Church; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Ruleville Cemetery in Ruleville, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Myrlee Marquis Weaver; sons, Dennis Jr., William Allen and Joe D. Weaver; daughter, Leah W. Horne of Gray; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, William and Eunice Marble Weaver; and sisters, Barbara Dickerson and Ruth Yelverton
• member of Coteau Baptist Church; veteran of the U. S. Navy
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 23, 2003

Amber Leah Sanchez

• age 17, a resident of Marrero, died Oct. 21, 2003
• visitation Monday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero; religious service held Monday at the funeral home
• survived by her father, Lawrence P. Dupuy Jr.; stepmother, Holli M. Dupuy; mother, Daphne S. Valence; brothers, Aaron Sanchez of Marrero, Dupe, Luke and Lance Dupuy of Raceland; and sister, Ashley Sanchez of Marrero
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence "Dupe the drifter" Dupuy; grandmother, Ada Sanchez; and uncle, Sammy Sanchez, all of Raceland
• attended John Ehret High School and planned to graduate in 2004; enjoyed spending time with her family and friends

Cory Lee Ragsdale

• age 16, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 21, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kenny Jr. and Gina Voisin Ragsdale of Houma; brother, Kenneth "Lee" Ragsdale III of Houma; grandparents, Elward and Pansy Crochet Voisin of Theriot and Kenneth Sr. and Pat Neuling Ragsdale of Houma; and great-grandmother, Florence Neuling of Houma
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John Michael Neuling, Delmar and Frances Crochet
• student of East Street School and went to trade school for plumbing; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Lewis Anderson Mounsey

• age 62, a native of Larose and resident of Hesperia, Calif, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 20, 2003
• visitation Saturday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off; funeral service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Melvin Mounsey of Hesperia; ex-husband, Alvin Anderson Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Joanette Anderson and Ellis Broaden of San Bernardino, Calif; sisters and brothers-in-law, Audry Lewis and Thomas Jackson, Mildred Lewis Hogan, Geraldine Lewis and Earl S Mattear Sr. and Velma M. Lewis; brothers, Herman Jr. and Kathleen Lewis, Charles Lewis, Wilbert and Mary Alice Lewis, Rayfield F. and Kathy P. Lewis and Anthony P. and Debra E. Lewis; and grandsons, Denzel Williams and Jeremy Moore of San Bernardino
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman Sr. and Gladys Marts Lewis; and brother, Kenneth Lewis
• graduate of C.M. Washington High School and an employee of the California Department of Transportation
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Olivia Naquin Dardar

• age 72, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-chenes, died at 1:53 a.m. Oct. 22, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Pointe-aux-chenes Fire Station; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her husband, Davis Joseph Dardar of Pointe-aux-chenes; sons, Ernest and Lavis Dardar of Pointe-aux-chenes; daughters, Walterine D. Naquin of Pointe-aux-chenes and Vivian Picou of Montegut; sister, Ophelia Brunet of Pointe-aux-chenes; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Sedonia Verdin Naquin; son, Mervin Dardar; brother, Wayne Naquin; half-brother, Francois Naquin; sister, Frances Hotard
• homemaker and a member of the Cursillo movement; parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 24, 2003

Almus Foret Sr.

• age 78, a resident of Raceland, died Oct. 19, 2003
• memorial mass celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; his body was donated to science
• survived by his sons, Jay and Wayne Foret; daughter, Mary Lee Danos; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Emma P. Foret; and son, Bruce Foret

William Haywood Hollingsworth

• age 77, a native of Jackson, Miss., and resident of Lafayette, died Oct. 23, 2003
• visitation today at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; funeral service held Saturday at Grace Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, with burial at Lafayette Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Betty McRoberts Hollingsworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Betsy H. and Dr. Wes Magee of Thibodaux; Claudia H. and Ted Lyles of Shreveport; son, Lewis Haywood Hollingsworth of Lafayette; sister, Hazel Powell of Woodstock, Ill.; and grandchildren, William Wesley, Scott Lanier and Todd Martin Magee of Thibodaux, Kimberly Rivers and Elizabeth Caroline Lyles of Shreveport
• preceded in death by his parents, George Allen Hollingsworth and Lena Hollingsworth Gates; and brothers, Geoge Allen Jr. and John Hollingsworth
• retired geologist with Celeron Oil and Gas Co., a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Lafayette Geological Society, the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists and the Lafayette Petroleum Club
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Edward Paul Martin

• age 78, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died Oct. 23, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Randy, Kent and Kevin Martin; daughters, Rhoda Caldwell and Colette Martin; sisters, Cam Pearson and Louise Breedlove; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Vera Pellegrin Martin; parents, Edward Parker and Anaise Broussard Martin
• retired superintendant of Superior Oil Company with 45 years of service; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice F. Murphy

• age 69, a native of Boothville and resident of Larose, died at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her foster daughter, Shirley Shicksnider; brother, Henry Billiot; sister, Alma Morris; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, John Murphy; parents, Peter and Fredier Billiot; brother, Pete Billiot; and sister, Ernestine Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home

Eva Thibodaux Ordoyne

• age 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Lafayette, died at 4:17 p.m. Oct. 22, 2003
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her son, Ralph Schouest; daughter, Peggy Foret; brother, Norris Thibodaux; sisters, Beulah Chaisson, Mabel Guillot and Lorraine Adams; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Colbert Ordoyne; parents, Elexon and Gloris Luda Pierce Thibodaux; brother, Eddie Thibodaux; sisters, Melia Orgeron, Esterlina Vicknair, Enola Thibodaux, Eura Thibodaux and Gertie Danos
• Falgout Funeral Home

David Michael ‘Pep’ Robichaux

• age 29, a native of Fort Polk and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 22, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Christine Breaux Robichaux; parents, Warren Jr. and Cathy Rogers Robichaux; son, Bailey Robichaux; daughter, Abbie Robichaux; brother, Michael Robichaux; sisters, Marcie and Kelly Robichaux; and grandparents, Caroll and Mary Rogers, Warren Robichaux Sr. and Ruth Triche
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Harry Warner Trahan

• age 83, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 23, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his long-time friend Leola Samanie; sisters-in-law, Virginia Titus and Florence Malbrough Trahan
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Blanchard Trahan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard Titus, Ivy and Rose LeBoeuf Trahan, Randolph and Mae Picone Trahan and John C. Trahan Jr.
• retired owner of Harry’s Tastee Burger; member of VFW Post 3700 and Disabled American Veteran Chapter Bayou 9; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 25, 2003

Sybil ‘Jean’ Campo

• age 67, a native of Lockheart, S.C., and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Dallas Funeral Home Chapel in Gastonia, N.C.; services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Gaston Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Gastonia
• survived by her husband, William "Bill" Campo; her mother, Bessie Blue; two sons, Barry Campo and Billy Gean Campo; and her twin sister, Joan Burns
• preceded in death by her father, Henry Blue
• employee of Wal-Mart No. 761 for 14 years

Edward Paul ‘Buddy’ Martin

• age 78, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service today at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Randy Martin of Houma, Kent Martin of Duluth, Ga., and Kevin Martin of LaPlace; two daughters, Rhoda Caldwell of Thibo-daux and Colette Martin of New Orleans; two sisters, Cam Pearson of Houma and Louise Breedlove of Lake Arthur; and seven grandchildren, Megan Caldwell, Ainsley Caldwell, Lauren Caldwell, Margot Caldwell, Nicholas Martin, Lindsey Martin and Andrew Martin
• preceded in death by his wife, Vera Pellegrin Martin; and his parents, Edward Parker Martin and Anaise Broussard Martin
• retired superintendent with 45 years of service with Superior Oil Company; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Amber Leah Sanchez

• age 17, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by her mother, Daphne S. Valence; her father, Lawrence P. Dupuy Jr.; her stepmother, Holli M. Dupuy; four brothers, Aaron L. Sanchez of Marrero, Larry "Dupe" Dupuy, Luke Dupuy and Lance Dupuy, all of Raceland; and one sister, Ashley L. Sanchez of Marrero
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Dupuy; and her grandmother, Ada Sanchez
• attended John Ehret High School

 

OCTOBER 27, 2003

Harry ‘Bird’ Banks Sr.

• age 84, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Oct. 24, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Joseph Banks; daughters, Eva M. Brown of Berwick, Geraldine Marshall and Virginia Bennett of Thibodaux; sons, Harry Jr. and Robert Banks of Labadieville and Dellerner Banks Sr. of New Haven, Conn.; sister, Stella Thomas of Napoleonville; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Meads Banks; parents, Philamene and Marshall Banks; sisters, Eva Fitzhugh, Sophia Hunter, Earline Owens, Emma Mitchell and Sedonia Day Butler; and brother, Jimmy Butler
• former employee of Caldwell Sugars
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Emile Blanchard

• age 87, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Oct. 24, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his son, Leroy A. Blanchard; brother, Lawrence Blanchard; four grandchildren and one great grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Duct Blanchard; son, Alvin A. Blanchard; brother, Louis Blanchard; and sisters, Nada Durrieve, Odile Angelette, Yola Loupe and Octavia Constransitch
• parishoner of St. Joseph Church and Holy Name, served in World War II in the U. S. Marine Corps, was a third degree member of the Society of the Knights of Columbus and was retired from L. L. & E. of Houma; enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano

Robert Joseph Breaux

• age 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling, died at 4:45 p.m. Oct. 20, 2003
• survived by his wife, Jeannette Eusea Breaux; daughter, Nina Breaux; and sister, Betty Breaux Naquin
• preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Joseph and Eulalie Aucoin Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Sybil ‘Jean’ Campo

• age 67, a native of Lockheart, South Carolina and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 21, 2003
• dismissal services held Tuesday at Dallas Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas, North Carolina, with burial at Gaston Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Gastonia, North Carolina
• survived by her husband William "Bill" Campo; mother, Bessie Blue; sons, Barry and Billy Gean Campo; and sister, Joan Burns
• preceded in death by her father, Henry Blue
• fourteen year employee of Walmart #761
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Rita ‘Ton’ C. Foret

• age 79, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Oct. 24, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Melvin "Pie," Jackie and Billy Foret; sisters, Ruth C. Authement, Elaine C. Lirette and Anna Crochet; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy J. Foret; parents, Johnny and Louise Crochet; brother, Ernest Crochet; and one great-grandchild
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; co-owner Gulf Seafood and Cocodrie Seafood, both in Cocodrie
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Paul Henry ‘T-Hall’ Neil

• age 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 11:10 a.m. Oct. 24, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Dean and Dwayne Neil of Pointe-sux-Chenes; daughters, Betty Trosclair of Montegut, Sherry Pinel of Chauvin, June and Joan Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sisters, Wilma Hutcherson and Adeline Naquin; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Danos Neil; parents, James Jr. and Marie Deroche Neil; son, Percy J. Neil; brothers, James III, Henry, Sidney and Herbert Neil; sisters, Alice, Thelma and Leise Naquin, Theresa Dufrene, Lucina and Alexina Neil
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; enjoyed hunting and gardening; Cheramie Marsh Buggy operator and a retired fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Elvin D. Parra

• age 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 2003
• visitation until funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Patrick "Pat" Parra; daughter, Patricia "Pat" Courteaux; five grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Florida "Flo" Adams Parra and his parents, Felix and Celeste Savoie Parra
• parishoner of St. Joseph Church and Holy Name Society, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Lafourche Parish Council and Port Commission
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Earline Martin Poche

• age 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 24, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Raymond N. Poche Jr.; daughter, Ramona Ann Poche; daughter-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Poche; brother, Abraham Martin Jr.; sister, Emily Martin Babin; grandchildren, Carlton "C. J." Poche Sr., Suzanne "Sue" Stevens and Terri P. Adams; and great-grandchildren, Tiffany Poche, Christie Stevens, C. J. Poche Jr., Joshua Stevens, Colby and Rende Adams
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond N. Poche Sr.; parents, Abraham Sr. and Ophilia Foret Martin; brother, Charlie Martin; and sisters, Cecelia Martin Breaux and Marie Martin Breaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Ursule Rodrigue Ponvelle

• age 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Oct. 25, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Andrew "Doddie," Merkel, Rodney, Edward "Rock," and Horace Ponvelle; daughters, Lois P. Durocher, Nellie P. Theriot, Lilly P. and Janice P. Hebert, Deanna P. Terracina and Gale P. Granier; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. Ponvelle; parents, Clay and Bertha Caillouet Rodrigue; brothers, Walter Sr., Whitney, Oneil and Adley Rodrigue; sisters, Nora Ponvelle, Beatrice Rodrigue and Victoria Bergeron
• member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Habert Reed

• age 84, a native of Mamou and resident of Schriever, died Oct. 25, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; graveside service held Tuesday at Mimosa Pine Cemetery in Sulfur, with burial at the cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ozea Toups Reed; and numerous brothers and sisters
• preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Celeste Langley Reed
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Roy Joseph Walsh

• age 66, a resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 26, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans; funeral mass held Tuesday in the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Mausoleum
• survived by his daughters, Colleen Moreaux and her husband Brian and Marjorie "Margie" Gauthreaux and her husband David; grandchildren, Katie and William Moreaux; and one half sister and three half brothers
• preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Antonia "Toni" Walsh; parents, Helen Keiffer Walsh Klein and Murray A. Walsh; and grandchildren, Kelsey, Laurel and Madeline Moreaux

 

OCTOBER 28, 2003

Eston Asa ‘E. A.’ ‘Slick’ Luke

• age 76, a native of Kinder and resident of Houma, died Oct. 26, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Marion Zeringue Luke of Houma; sons, Kevin Luke of Houma and Troy Luke of Picayune, Miss.; daughters, Gwen L. Shannon of Broussard, Lisa L. Beasley of Eufaula, Ala., Karen L. Vest of Safety Harbor, Fla. and Kathy Luke Sobert of Tylertown, Miss.; brother, Lloyd Luke of Houma; sister, Elsie Asche of Houma; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Inez Cole Luke; brothers, Jack, Gilbert and Ernest Luke Jr.; and sisters, Lottie Chauvin, Betty Rae Hutchinson and Willa Mae Luke
• retired production foreman with Shell Oil; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

OCTOBER 29, 2003

Harry Thomas

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died Oct. 25, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Bell Baptist Benevolent Cemetery at Brooklyn Lane in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Eldora Thomas of Thibodaux; sons, Caroll Thomas of Thibodaux, Wilbert Thomas and Lionel Thomas of Raceland; daughters, Evola Crawford of New Orleans, Lula Thomas, and Shirley Hampton of Thibodaux; brother, Rodney Thomas of Florida; sisters, Rosey Thomas Hachert of New Orleans, and Beatrice Thomas Davis of Raceland; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Dora James Thomas; stepdaughter, Ledora Jones; brothers, Albert, Elijah, Roy, James and Wilbert Thomas; and sister, Mary Thomas
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

OCTOBER 30, 2003

Martile Billiot Sr.

• age 72, a native of Larose and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 4:20 p.m. Oct. 28, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his son, Martile "Matt" Billiot Jr.; brothers, Edward and Edwin Billiot; and sisters, Victorine Billiot and Ada Dardar
• preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Chaisson Billiot; parents, Guilliam and Edna Mayfield Billiot; and sister, Victoria Verret
• member of House of Prayer in Dulac; self-employed, having made trawl nets for 38 years

Junius Joseph Falgout

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 5:11 a.m. Oct. 28, 2003
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; rosary said Friday at the funeral home chapel; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Laura Mae Solet and her children and grandchildren; his sons, James, Julius, Gary, Rodney and Michael Falgout; daughters, Barbara Gonzales, Mary Pierre, Julia, Betty and Sheila Falgout; brother, Roosevelt Falgout; sister, Mary Waren; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Billiot Falgout; parents, Joseph and Gertrude Thibodaux Falgout; and sons, Mark Falgout and Joseph Falgout III
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Church and was an oyster fisherman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Eva Adams Frickey

• age 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 6:10 p.m. Oct. 28, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd "L. J." and Dorcas Frickey and Richard Jr. and Rebecca Frickey; brothers, Harris Jr., Nicholas, Russell and Vincent Adams; sisters, Ethel Comardelle, Enola Guidry and Corine Girior; grandchildren, Brian Authement, Jessica, Joshua, Seth and Isaiah Frickey; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard "R.J." Frickey Sr.; parents, Harris Sr. and Florine Bergeron Adams; brothers, Douglas, Loveless and Edward Adams; and granddaughter, Tabitha Frickey
• member of Community Assembly of God Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles J. LeJeune Sr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 28, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux and Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles J Jr. and Dinah LeJeune of Houma, Arthur D. and Debbie B. LeJeune of Schriever, Gregory P. and Patty LeJeune of Houma and Stephen L. LeJeune and Theresa Johnson of Thibodaux; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda LeJeune McIntire and John T. McIntire Jr. of Thibodaux, Julie LeJeune Thibodaux and fiance Troy Lanegrasse of Thibodaux; brother, James P. LeJeune of Corpus Christi, Texas; sisters, Joy LeJeune Bergeron of Luling and Judy LeJeune Kohoutek of Metairie; grandchildren, Brandy M., Brittany C. and Bridget L. LeJeune of Houma, John T. III and Jared M. McIntire and Destiny L. LeJeune of Thibodaux and Arthur D. LeJeune of Schriever; and fiancee, Jeanne Luquette of Raceland
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette "Janice" Brown LeJeune; and parents, James A. and Leah Guidry LeJeune
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Donald Lucien Naquin

• age 49, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 2003
• visitation Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son, Jeremy Z. Naquin; brothers, Roy D. Naquin, Leo J. Naquin Sr. and Timothy Naquin Sr.; and sisters, Margaret Marney, Clair Benoit, Susan Breaux, Kathleen Greichgauer and Marilyn Tingle
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sr. and Noemie Lagarde Naquin; daughter, Mary Naquin; and brother, Lester Naquin Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Louis Joseph ‘Louie’ Schober

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Weaver Schober; sons, Wilhelm "Wil" Schober of LaPlace and Eric Schober of Houma; daughters, Sharon Chatagnier, Margie Bourdier of Houma and Helen Schober Blanchard of Arrington; stepsons, Robert Wayne Kimball of Billings, Mont.; Thomas Kimball of Scott and Douglas Kimball of Dahzran, Saudi Arabia; stepdaughter, Lee Ann Kimball Forshag of Houma; nine grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis John Schober of Chicago, Ill., and Camille Marie Michel Schober of Bayou Blue
• served as the first director of public works for the former Terrebonne Parish Police Jury, from 1973 to 1977; also a past president of the Houma Lions Club, a former member of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce and was chairman of the Chamber’s Vo-Tech Education Committee; associate member of the Louisiana Engineering Society and served as the state chairman of the Engineering Technicians Committee; secretary of the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association and a member of the board of directors of the Society of American Military Engineers, Louisiana Chapter; also a charter member and president of the Wood Street Social Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

 

OCTOBER 31, 2003

Omie Bowman Autin

• age 83, a native of Ellisville, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died at 4:14 a.m. Oct. 31, 2003
• visitation Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles Community; mass of burial celebrated Monday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her sons, Uric Andre Autin Jr. and his companion, Wanda LeBlanc, and Paul Anthony Autin and his wife, Lou Ann Autin; daughters, Etta Rae Acuna’ and her husband, Gilbert; Marie Louise Melancon and her husband, Ralph; Betty Jane Mayet and her husband, Larry; and Doris Ann Autin and her companion, Carl Adams; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Uric Andre Autin Sr.; parents, M. T. Bowman and Etta Rae Armstrong Bowman; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Hilda Marie Harley

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 26, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church with burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three daughters, Angela Watkins of Aztec, New Mexico, Lucia Harley of Schriever Sherrell Harley of Thibodaux; sons, Cyril and Gerard Harley of Thibodaux, Kernan Harley of Houma, and Don Harley of Lafayette; sister, Guscelia Lawrence of Thibodaux; step sisters, Ruby Mae Scott, and Mattie Scott of Port Allen, Patricia Scott of Brusley, Barbara Scott Newman and Mary Scott Williams of Baton Rouge; stepbrothers, Alex, Milton, Calvin Scott, and Eddie Richardson of Brusley, Clarence Scott III of Baton Rouge, Clifford Scott of Port Allen, and Randy Scott of Scotlandville; 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elton Lee Harley Jr.; parents, Clarence Sr. and Oleavia Scott, stepfather, Irvin Young; sons, Micheal Harley and Paul A. Harley; one daughter, Michelle Harley; stepbrother, Clarence Scott Jr., and one stepsister, Ida Scott Newman
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church; hobbies included cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland