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

NOVEMBER 1, 2003

Mervin Sonnier

• age 41, a native of Basile and resident of Patterson, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003
• funeral services Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rocklyn LeCompte Sonnier of Patterson; three daughters, Natalyn Sonnier and Katelyn Sonnier, both of Patterson, and Danielle Carrier of Lafayette; one brother, Melvin Sonnier of Basile; five sisters, Geraldine Mouton of Carencro, Florence Guillory of Lake Charles, Catherine Sonnier of Lawtell, Tracy Richardson of Basile and Lieche Durousselle of Arnoudville; and his mother, Olia Fontenot Sonnier of Basile
• preceded in death by his father, Douglas Sonnier
• self-employed brick mason contractor

Manford Cheatham

• age 74, a native of Brewton, Ala., and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Lionell Barrie; three daughters, Marilyn Himel, Rebecca Cheatham and Dinah Chapman; seven grandchildren; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anges Veillon Cheatham; and his parents, Henry and Claudie Presley Cheatham

 

NOVEMBER 3, 2003

Margaret Plaisance Blaum

• age 50, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Covington, died Oct. 30, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, with burial at Pinecrest Cemetery
• survived by her husband Boris "Conrad" Blaum; daughters, Jesse Jane "J.J." and Connie Claire Blaum; stepdaughters, Barbara Lovas, Bonnie Dutruch and Heidi Bock; brothers, Huby Jr., Tommy, Phillip and Charles Plaisance; sister, Melissa P. Fanguy; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Huby Sr. and Aline Anselmi Plaisance
• special-education teacher and a parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elouise Rodrigue Collins

• age 75, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3 a.m. Nov. 2, 2003
• mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Rolley Collins; son, Ted Plaisance; daughters, Darlene Plaisance and Charlene P. Hancock; sisters, Barbara Fournier, Nelda Toups and Theresa Fournier; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sr. and Marie Orgeron Rodrigue; brother, Robert Rodrigue Jr.; and sisters, Daisy Bell Brunet and Earline Pierce
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anthony Maclean Filce

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Hazel Marcel Filce; sons, Robert of Thibodaux, Ronnie J. and Jerry P. Filce of Houma; brother, Alton P. Fields of Houma; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Orville Ryder and Agnes Babin Filce; brother, Roy Fields; and sisters, Odie M. Filce and Odessa E. Fields
• retired laborer for Universal Iron Works, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

O’Neil Joseph Foret

• age 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 2, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pearl Rodriguez Foret; sons, Brent Michael and Arlon J. Foret; brothers, Leon and Frank Foret; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Eliza Theriot Foret; brothers, Sidney, Paul, Etienne and Albert Foret Jr.; and sister, Bernadette Foret
• member of the Raceland Volunteer Fire Department
• Falgout Funeral Home

Inez T. Oubre Kennedy

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Vacherie, died Oct. 31, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her sons, Howard and Charley Wilson and Tyrone Kennedy, all of Vacherie; daughters-in-law, Mattie Kennedy and Joyce Wilson; aunt and uncle, Audrey and Florian Oubre; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Hermina Roussell Oubre
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Virginia Oubre Lassere

• age 65, a native of Paulina and a resident of Vacherie, died at 7 a.m. Nov. 1, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, John Lassere Jr.; sons, Curtis and Tracy Lassere; daughters, Vera Robertson, Elizabeth Borne, Gwendolyn Granier, Louanna Schexnayder, Sherrie Landry, Angie Lassere and Jill Tregre; sisters, Shirley Cancienne and Rose Mary Loque; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Honore and Stella Poche Oubre; son, Mickey Lassere; brother, Otis Oubre; sister, Alice Oubre; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Troy Anthony Matherne

• age 32, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Patricia Billiot and Cynthia Matherne
• preceded in death by his parents, Lafery and Eviola Lee Matherne
• Samart Funeral Home

Jackson E. ‘Sarge’ Rutledge

• age 94, a native of Harley, Ala., and resident of Houma, died Nov. 1, 2003
• memorial service was held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Paula Cloninger Rutledge; sons, Jim Edward and Bobby Lee Rutledge; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, C.C. and Mollie Conley Rutledge; brothers, Ishom, Earl and Cecil Rutledge; and sisters, Tulsa Ann Jones and Retta Baldwin
• World War II veteran and a master sergeant in the Fifth Army Signal Corps; received many medals, including the Bronze Star; member of the VFW and the American Legion; supervisor for BellSouth for 38 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 4, 2003

Kathleen Eubanks Charpentier

• age 43, a native of Detroit, Mich., and resident of Jennings, died Nov. 1, 2003
• visitation today at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by her husband, Richard P. Charpentier Sr.; mother, Elizabeth Pardar Eubanks; sons, Jesse Johnson and Eli Charpentier; stepson, Richard P. Charpentier Jr.; stepdaughter, Tammy Hester; brother, Danny Eubanks; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Oral D. Eubanks; brother, Kim Eubanks; and sister, Suzanne Eubanks
• Falgout Funeral Home

Frank Charles Fanguy Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Nov. 3, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 mausoleum
• survived by his daughter, Lynda Alexander of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Neoma Ferrier Fanguy; second wife, Jeanette Naquin Fanguy; parents, Hays and Luella Klingman Fanguy; son, Frank Charles Fanguy Jr.; brother, Hewitt Fanguy; and sisters, Frances Ferraro and Ellen Fanguy
• member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; served in the U. S. Army; retired payroll supervisor and chief warrant officer
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Moise Antoine Galliano Sr.

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died Nov. 3, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Onise Lathrop Galliano; sons, Moise Jr., Norris and Horace Galliano; daughters, Loretta Ledet, Mary G. Gisclair and Anesia Doucet; brother, Juan Galliano; sister, Rose Galliano Terrebonne; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Antoine Jules and Myrtle Guidry Galliano; brothers, Oris, Paris, Antoine and Salvador Galliano; sisters, Henrietta Esponge, Antoinia Rousse, Vivian Autin, Oresia Kiff, Liza Kiff, Otesia Vizier, Rosa Galliano and Daisy G. Autin
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

Effie H. Gauthreaux

• age 88, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bobby" and Jean Fremin Gauthreaux; grandchildren, Stephanie Gauthreaux Uzee, Shane and Chad Gauthreaux; and great-grandchildren, Brennan and Colin Uzee, Caroline and Grant Gauthreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Gauthreaux; parents, Rudolph and Evalia Gros Himel; brother, George Himel; and sister, Agatha Crochet
• parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Brian Martin

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 1, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Serena Whitehead Martin; son, Michael Martin; brothers, Michael and Charles Martin; sisters, Joycelyn Frey and Carol Adams; and grandchildren, Erica Lee Martin, Richard Brian Martin II and Brendan Joseph Martin
• preceded in death by his parents, Michael Thomas II and Catherine Maguire Martin; brothers, James and Thomas Martin
• retired police captain with the New Orleans Police Department with 24 years of service and a retired chief of police of the Picayune, Miss., police department with five years of service
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Maurice Ockman Jr.

• age 95, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Nov. 3, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Maurice Ockman Jr.; daughter, Rosa Rodrigue; sister, Antoinette Levey; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Palmire Rome Ockman; parents, Alcee Sr. and Nazedia Murray Ockman; sons, Wilson, Herman and Norman Ockman; sisters, Amalia Roger, Josephine Rome, Marie Luquette, Ortanez Chenier, Amelee Brock and infant Therese Ockman; brothers, Noee, Robert, Evinue, Paul, Joseph and Alcee Ockman Jr; and grandson, Horace Rodrigue Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Patricia Ann Rollins

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died Oct. 30, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Christ Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Jerome Rollins of Houma and John A. Rollins of Houston, Texas; daughter, Sharon Brewer of Houston; brothers, Tyrone and Valriece Rollins Jr., both of Houma and Charles Rollins of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters, Hallet Collins of Huntsville, Texas, Jacquelyn Soule and Doris Ball, both of New Orleans and Gale Morrison of Tallahassee, Fla; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Valriece Sr. and Alma Rollins Sr.; and brothers, Eric and Willie Rollins
• member of Christ Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2003

Selvin ‘Junior’ Dixon

• age 75, a native of Honduras and resident of Bayou Blue, died Nov. 1, 2003
• religious service held Saturday at Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Bayou Blue; his body was cremated
• survived by his wife, Florence Dixon; sons, Jerry and Edward Dixon; daughter, Debra Ritter; sister, Eleanor Jones; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Selvin R. Dixon; brothers, Carl and Glen Dixon; and sister, Anna Lee Miller
• Samart Funeral Home

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Morvant Jennings

• age 45, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her husband, Mickey J. Jennings; parents, Clarence Jr. and Bertha Rodrigue Morvant; sons, Jacob and Joshua Jennings; brother, Jeffrey Morvant; and sister, Connie M. Berger
• preceded in death by her brother, Marcus Morvant
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Laurence Ann ‘Laurie’ Martin

• age 64, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:40 a.m. Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; memorial mass celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. John Episcopal Church cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her niece, Ellen M. Martin; nephew and his wife, Robert C. IV and Lori Martin; and sister-in-law, Diane Theriot Martin
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Elsie R. Martin; and brother, Robert "Bob" Martin Jr., all of Albemarie Plantation
• received the Mother Seton award in 2002 for her hours of work at the St. Philomena School library, where she volunteered for 13 years; also worked for the Assumption Parish School Board and the Assumption Parish Library; parishoner of St. Philomena Catholic Church

Claudia ‘Clo’ Perque Rodrigue

• age 81, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Leeland "Mr. Lee" Rodrigue; son, Melvin Rodrigue; daughters, Madeline Montagne and Shirley Bergeron; brother, Abdon Perque; sister, Irene Perque Vicknair; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Ovida Trosclair Perque; brothers, Harry, Irvin, Clerfa, Edvin and Aubin Perque; sister, Delta Perque Gros; and grandson, Frank Zar IV
• Falgout Funeral Home

Yemiko Amy Saffel

• age 60, a native of Rivers, Ariz., and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Rose
• survived by her husband, Bobby R. Saffel; son, Robert W. Saffel; daughters, Michelle K. Silva and Jennifer A. Sawlsville; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Suekichi and Yaeno Okamoto; brothers, Masaru Ueno, Minori Okamoto and Turlock Okamoto; sister Michiko Lord; and one grandchild
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 6, 2003

Nellie Boudreaux Arcement

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:50 p.m. Nov. 5, 2003
• visitation and funeral times were pending
• survived by her husband, Russell Arcement Sr.; sons, Russell Jr., Richard, Bruce, Warren, Wayne and Wade Arcement; daughters, Katherine Smith, Mary Nell Vidallier and Dorothy Guidry; 23 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Villier H. Sr. and Blanche Delaune Boudreaux; brother, Villier H. Boudreaux Jr.; and granddaughter, Michelle Arcement
• founder of the V. H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center and began the Lafourche Parish Council on Aging

Paulette Hartman

• age 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Resident Baptist Church in Houma; wake and funeral service today at the church; dismissal service Friday at the church, with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her daughters, Keisha Neville of Houma and Rewa N. Boone of Schriever; son, Alex Neville, who is stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska with the U.S. military; sisters, Loretta Hartman of Lewisville, Texas, Bernadine Carter, Aletha Coleman, Laverne Hartman, and Elizabeth Hartman, all of Houma; brothers, Grayling Hartman, Kenneth Hartman, Ernest Hartman, James Hartman, and Earl "Bubba" Hartman Jr., all of Houma; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Uther Neville Jr.; and parents, Earl Sr., and Beatrice Lagarde Hartman
• served on the Deaconess Board, and was a member of Women’s Uplift Organization at Resident Baptist Church; also a very active Community leader, a board member of ADAC, and a member of Terrebonne Parish Weed and Seed
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Hattie Thibodaux LeBlanc

• age 96, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11 p.m. Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Dr. Louis P. LeBlanc Jr., DDS.; daughter, Merrill LeBlanc Cornay; sisters, Lillian Naquin, Pearl Mothe and Beulah Fanguy; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Louis P. LeBlanc Sr., DDS; parents, Wallace and Mathilde Bourgeois Thibodaux; and sister, Betty Talbot
• charter member of the Golden Meadow Womans Club and member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Kenneth John Richard Sr.

• age 52, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:55 p.m. Nov. 5, 2003
• visitation and funeral times were pending
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Pertuit Richard; mother, Louella Knoblock Richard; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Nikki Richard; Jamie and Shelly Richard and Donny Richard; brothers, Camille Jr., Jerome Sr., David Sr. and Ralph Richard; sisters, Louella Knight, Linda Plaisance, Julie Clement, Christine Melancon; and grandchildren; Colin and Hannah Richard and Bailey Williams
• preceded in death by his father, Camille Richard Sr.; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Richard
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Yemiko Amy Saffel

• age 60, a native of Rivers, Ariz., and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation Friday at Des Allemands Baptist Church in Des Allemands; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Rose
• survived by her husband, Bobby R. Saffel; son, Robert W. Saffel; daughters, Michelle K. Silva and Jennifer A. Sawlsville; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Suekichi and Yaeno Okamoto; brothers, Masaru Ueno, Minori Okamoto and Turlock Okamoto; sister Michiko Lord; and one grandchild
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2003

Nellie Boudreaux Arcement

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:50 p.m. Nov. 5, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Russell Arcement Sr.; sons, Russell Jr., Richard, Bruce, Warren, Wayne and Wade Arcement; daughters, Katherine Smith, Mary Nell Vidallier and Dorothy Guidry; 23 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Villier H. Sr. and Blanche Delaune Boudreaux; brother, Villier H. Boudreaux Jr.; and granddaughter, Michelle Arcement
• founder of the V. H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center and began the Lafourche Parish Council on Aging

Ernestine Scheffler Bourgeois

• age 91, a native of Big Bayou Black and resident of Gibson, died 5:45 a.m. Nov. 7, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; dismissal service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by her daughter, Betty Bourgeois Vilcan; stepdaughter, Adriel Bourgeois Abshire of Lafayette; sisters-in-law, Theresa B. Barrios and Margorie Domangue; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Bourgeois; parents, Charles Edgar and Antonia Hebert Scheffler; and brothers, Alphonse "Danny" E. Scheffler of Gibson and Willard Scheffler of Belle Glade, Fla.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dale Buras

• age 67, a native of Friers Point, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Simon D. Buras; sons, William "Bill" Starkey of Forest Hill and James Starkey of Houma; daughters, Bobbie and Mary Starkey Guidry of Houma; stepsons, Simon Jr., Thomas and Phillup Buras of Texas and Paul Buras of Tennessee; stepdaughter, Louise "Tina" Johnson of Winnfield; sisters, Lynda Mayhall of Walker and Gracie Smith of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Amon William and Vera Mary Pierce Hammons; brother, William "Buddy" Hammons; and sisters, Doris Carlos and Mary Starkey
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Jewel ‘Geraldine’ Gagneaux

• age 53, a native of LaCompte and resident of Chacahoula, died at 2:10 a.m. Nov. 7, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held in Mora, with burial at Clifton Choctaw Community Cemetery
• survived by her husband, David Gagneaux; daughters, Jackie G. Torres and Cynthia G. Hue; brother, Don Bruce Tyler; and granddaughter, Kerstie Lyn Hue
• preceded in death by her mother, Lessie Neal
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Charlie ‘Chip’ Jefferson Jr.

• age 63, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Oct. 31, 2003
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Nora Jefferson; daughters, Annie Batiste and Sandra Nora of Napoleovnille and Anita Jefferson of Monroe; son, Charles Jefferson of Nebraska; sisters, Mary Louise Monroe, Flora Bell Sawyer and Helen Thomas, all of Labadieville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Alzina A. Myers; stepfather, Johnny Myers; daughter, Sandy Nora; and brothers, Ernest and Harry Grapp
• retired employee of J. Ray McDermott
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Otho L. LeBlanc

• age 90, a resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 6, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son, Otho "Ray" LeBlanc; sisters, Juanita Duggan, Audrey Phillip, Minerva Marshall and Hilda Miller; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Naomie Authement LeBlanc; parents, Belizar and Kate Robertson LeBlanc; brothers, Overton and Otto LeBlanc; and sisters, Jetta Phillip and Vineta Week
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Mable H. Percle Luquette

• age 82, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Lester, Joseph Robert and Thomas Percle; stepsons, Albert Jr., James, John and Vaughn Luquette; daughters, Merlyn Robichaux and Mercedes Tabor; brother, Fred Hebert; sisters, Yvonne Babin, Louise Straub and Elsie Molaison; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Percle Sr.; second husband, Albert Luquette Sr.; parents, Dennis and Juliette Soignet Hebert; stepdaughter Vickie Lynn Luquette Myers; brothers, Gilbert, Paul, Dennis and O’Neil Hebert; and sisters, Adril Bourgeois and Gertie Thibodaux
• member of the Ladies Altar Society and a lifetime member of the VFW auxiliary
• Samart Funeral Home

Nathan ‘Bob’ Williams Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 4, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Mildred Lee Williams of Thibodaux; daughters, Jeanette, Audrey, and Betty Williams all of Thibodaux; son, Lionel Williams of Thibodaux; sister, Maude Venneable of Los Angles, California; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alex Sr., and Katie Williams; sons Nathan Jr. and Joseph Williams; brothers, Jessie Williams, Thomas Williams, Henry Miller, and Alex Williams Jr.; and sisters, Mazzie Williams, Linda Williams, Cora Williams, and Beula Williams Lewis
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Cameron Anthony ‘Caz’ Zeringue

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Nov. 6, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his son, Rudy Zeringue of Houma; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Zeringue; and parents, Lawrence and Noelie Valerie Melancon Zeringue
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2003

Raymond C. ‘Pecan’ Adams Sr.

• age 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lafourche, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 49 years, Lois G. Adams; two sons, Rodney Bergeron and Raymond C. Adams Jr. and wife, Kathy Adams; two daughters, Joyce A. Fremin and husband, Daniel P. Fremin Sr., and Jenny M. Tabor and husband, Randy Tabor; two brothers, Thomas Adams and Rodney Adams; four sisters, Alma Champagne, Alice Griffin, Bernice Breaux and Patsy Barras; and seven grandchildren, Wendy Adams, Devin, Brandon and Stephanie Fremin, Dustin Tabor, Katie Lirette and Daniel Fremin Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Joseph and Emelda Marie Adams; three brothers, Herman, Nolan and Herman Adams; and one sister, Anna May Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gerald Anthony Babin

• age 72, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• he was hearing impaired
• survived by his wife, Marilyn Jean Fanguy Babin of Houma; one son, Anthony Babin of Denham Springs; one daughter, Susan Duet and husband, Archie, of Houma; two brothers, Donald Babin of Little Rock, Ark., and Merlin Babin of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Margie Rome of Baton Rouge, Joyce Levron of Bayou Blue and Marian Epstein of Virginia; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, David Edward Babin and Lucille Rhodes Babin
• retired butcher of 24 years with Autin Meat Packing Company and was a member of The Deaf Club; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.

Michelle Ann Bartell

• age 34, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Michael Bartell and Joyce Catlett; one son, Brandon Catlett; one brother, Greg Bartell; one sister, Dawn Bartell; and her grandparents, Marguerite Bartell and Joyce Ledet
• preceded in death by her grandparents, George Bartell and Herbert Ledet

Madelin M. Bergeron

• native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 6:54 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by close friends; and two godchildren, GiGi Harris and Donnell DeSandro
• preceded in death by her parents, Abel Jean Bergeron and Cecile Olivia Richard Bergeron
• member of AARP and a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Church

Jewel ‘Gearldine’ Gagneaux

• age 53, a native of Pineville and resident of Chacahoula, died at 2:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Sunday to funeral time Monday at Faith Chapel in Mora; religious services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Clifton-Choctaw Community Cemetery in Mora
• survived by her husband, David Gagneaux; two daughters, Jackie Gagneaux Torres and Cynthia Gagneaux Hue; one brother, Don Bruce Tyler; and one grandchild, Kersti Lyn Hue
• preceded in death by her mother, Lessie Neal
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2003

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NOVEMBER 10, 2003

Raymond C. ‘Pecan’ Adams Sr.

• age 70, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Lafourche, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 49 years, Lois G. Adams; two sons, Rodney Bergeron and Raymond C. Adams Jr. and wife, Kathy Adams; two daughters, Joyce A. Fremin and husband, Daniel P. Fremin Sr., and Jenny M. Tabor and husband, Randy Tabor; two brothers, Thomas Adams and Rodney Adams; four sisters, Alma Champagne, Alice Griffin, Bernice Breaux and Patsy Barras; and eight grandchildren, Dawn Kidder, Wendy Adams, Devin, Brandon and Stephanie Fremin, Dustin Tabor, Katie Lirette and Daniel Fremin Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Joseph and Emelda Marie Adams; three brothers, Herman, Nolan and Herbert Adams; and one sister, Anna May Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Roy J. Bourgeois

• age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:45 a.m. Nov. 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Jane L. Pitre Bourgeois; sons, Ray and Don Bourgeois; stepson, Lloyd Pitre; daughter, Pat Angelette; stepdaughters, Pam Cancienne and Denise Chiasson; 14 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Falgout Bourgeois; parents, Albert Sr. and Victoria Folse Bourgeois; brothers, Albert Jr., Kenneth and Emile Bourgeois; sisters, Lorena Weber, Serelia Folse, Cornelia Foret Ledet; Cleona Demar, Viola Sampey, Cecile Dorsey and Hilda Bergeron; and one grandson
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Charles P. Breaux Jr.

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 7, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his brother, Claude J. Breaux; and sisters, Elia Romig and Inez Mahler
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Louise Champagne Breaux; and sisters, Anna Louise Weymouth
• U. S. Army veteran and a member of Seafarers Brotherhood of the Sea
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Patricia Foret deGravelles

• age 72, a native of Crowley and resident of Modesto, Calif., died Sept. 7, 2003
• survived by her husband, Robert E. deGravelles of Modesto; children, Yvette Powell of Carbondale, Colo., Robert E. deGravelles Jr. of Corrales, N.M., Daniel deGravelles of England, Duane deGravelles of Modesto, MarieJeanne deForet and Camille deGravelles of Sacramento, Calif., and Patrick deGravelles of Severna Park, Md.; nine grandchildren; two-great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Foret; and grandson, Joshua deGravelles

John Michael Estay

• age 30, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Nov. 8, 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 his parents, Wayne and Donna Oliver Estay; grandparents, L. D. Oliver and Arneta Pringle Oliver; godchild, Kyle Estay; and sister, Jennifer Estay
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Antoine and Patsy Ory Estay
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano

Pearl Babin Trahan Lambert

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 a.m. Nov. 8, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her daughters Shirley Bourg and Catherine "Kitty" Babin of Houma, Lolita Ellis and Elda McIntyre of Gray and Elaine Babin of Morgan City; brother, Lloyd Babin of Houma; sisters, Rhea Chaisson, June Bergeron and Joan Pellegrin of Houma and Nell Voison of Dulac; 27 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husbands, Rufus Trahan Sr. and Joseph Lambert; parents, Glaise John and Rosa Thibodaux Babin; son, Rufus Trahan Jr.; daughter, Adeline Trahan; brothers, Francis Babin and Curtis Babin Sr.; and sister, Rose Babin Gauthreaux
• retired bookkeeper; member of the art guild and the East Houma Ladies Auxiliary Lions Club and was an aivd quilter and seamstress; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cleo ‘Caillou’ J. Lasseigne

• age 84, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 1:14 a.m. Nov. 8, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Michael "Mike" Lasseigne; daughters, Inez Cantrelle, Diana Berthelot and Trudy Rangel; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Plaisance Lasseigne; parents, Adam and Merica Autin Lasseigne; daughter, Josephine Lasseigne; brother, Gustave J. Lasseigne; and sisters, Elsie M. Rogers, Agnolia Plaisance and Leoince Rogers
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing, cutting grass and dancing
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Eva Mae D. Rivere

• age 70, a native of Grand Bayou and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, died at 3:43 p.m. Nov. 7, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Harvey, Ulysses, Henry, Hilary and Glen Rivere; daughters, Diana Breaux, Delores Breaux, Glenda Falcon and Vanessa Falcon; brothers, Percy, Ivory, Adam Sr., Dudley, Calvin, Carol, Cullen and D.J. Domingue and Allen Rodrigue; sisters, Emelda Landry, Eve Domingue, Loraine Benoit, Loretta Duval and Adelene Landry; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Rivere; parents, Philomena Daigle Rodrigue and Dewey Domingue Sr.; sons, Herbert Paul "Nook" Rivere; stepmother, Eva Rivere Domingue; brothers, A.J. Domingue and Gary Rodrigue; and one great-grandchild
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Clayvington ‘Ton’ Soley Sr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:54 p.m. Nov. 8, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Carolyn St. Germain Soley; sons, Joseph, Clayvington Jr. and Dwayne Soley; daughters, Darlene S. Payne, Cheryl Webber, Dona Soley, Terry Havel and Dana Shicksnider; sons-in-law, Stanley Payne, Gary Havel and Chad Shicksnider; brother, Clifton Soley Sr.; sisters, Deloria Dantin and Gloria McDonald; and grandchildren, Rodney, Ashley Stewart, Patrick Webber, Stanley Payne Jr., Jacob Hebert, Cortni Guidry, Dana Rene’ Davis and Demi Schicksnider
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Optee Soley and Evelia Dardar Soley; and brothers, Harris and Felton Soley
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was employed by North American Shipyard
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Lee A. Whitaker

• age 20, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 8, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Dean Whitaker and June Martinolich Whitaker; and grandparents, Eugene John Martinolich, Carol Kurtz Martinolich, Donald Whitaker and Nancy Whitaker
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

NOVEMBER 11, 2003

Katie K. Bergeron

• age 78, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:07 a.m. Nov. 9, 2003
• religious service was held today at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her sons, Tony Conner and David Larkin; daughters, Margie Alexander and Sharon Taylor; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Adam Bergeron; parents, Ernest and Emma Klimple; sons, Ernest Hebert and Adam Bergeron; and daughter, Gloria Whitmore
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Patricia Foret deGravelles

• age 72, a native of Crowley and resident of Modesto, Calif., died Nov. 7, 2003
• survived by her husband, Robert E. deGravelles of Modesto; children, Yvette Powell of Carbondale, Colo., Robert E. deGravelles Jr. of Corrales, N.M., Daniel deGravelles of England, Duane deGravelles of Modesto, MarieJeanne deForet and Camille deGravelles of Sacramento, Calif., and Patrick deGravelles of Severna Park, Md.; nine grandchildren; two-great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Foret; and grandson, Joshua deGravelles

Roy L. Popps

• age 75, a native of Nelville and resident of Lockport, died Nov. 10, 2003
• visitation today 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 his stepsons, Julius and Bobby Noel; daughter, Margie Robin; one grandchild; nine step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa C. Popps; parents, William Foster Popps and Anna Neely Popps; brothers, Charles Neely and John Popps; and sister, Margie Daigle
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2003

Mary G. ‘Marie’ Lee

• age 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died at 7:25 p.m. Nov. 11, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Nolty Lee Sr.; sons, Nolty Lee Jr. of Bogalousa, Sidney Lee Sr. of Galliano, Dovice Lee Sr. of Des Allemands, Bob Lee Sr. of Golden Meadow and Dovice Lee Jr. of Larose; daughters, Grace Easter, Tammy Kern and Donna Bergeron, all of Golden Meadow, Deborah Guidry of Valentine and Brenda Lee of Cut Off; brothers, Irvin Guidry of Poplarville, Miss., Sidney Guidry of Carriere, Miss., Didia Guidry Jr. of Montegut; sisters, Eula Guidry of Golden Meadow, Valarie Huff of Larose and Earling Guidry of Valentine; 30 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Didia Philbert Guidry and Louise Trahan Guidry; daughters, Sue and Linda Lee; and sisters, Pauline St. Amant and Wilma Heron
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Roy L. Popps

• age 75, a native of Nelville and resident of Lockport, died Nov. 10, 2003
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his stepsons and step-daughters-in-law, Julius and Gert Noel and Bobby and Diane Noel; daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Bob Robin; stepdaughters and step-sons-in-law, Claudia and Sammy Fayette and Doris and Plut Plaisance; grandchild, Shawney Robin; step-grandchildren, Ricky Fayette, Susan Fayette Chauvin, Earl Fayette, Vicky Plaisance Adams, Tony Plaisance, Kelly Noel, Nolan Noel, Liz Noel and Bobby Noel Jr.; step-great-grandchildren, Jasmine Savoie, Marie Chauvin, Marty Chauvin, Jamie Adams, Tiffany Adams, Ally Adams, Jason Noel, Crystal Noel and Matthew Noel; and step-great-great-grandchild, Joby Adams
• preceded in death by his wife, Theresa C. Popps; parents, William Foster Popps and Anna Neely Popps; brothers, Charles Neely and John Popps; and sister, Margie Daigle
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

H. E. ‘Billy’ Yates

• age 78, died Oct. 30, 2003, in Kosciusko, Miss.
• services were held Nov. 1 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial at Hebron Cemetery in Montgomery County, Miss.
• survived by his sons, Johnny and Donald Yates of Thibodaux and Ronald Yates of Arkansas Pass, Texas; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and first wife, Bonnie Sue Holt Yates of Kosciusko, Miss.
• retired West Yard manager at McDermont Fabrication in Morgan City

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2003

Gary J. Templet

• age 47, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:16 a.m. Nov. 11, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his brother, Fred Reynolds of Venice, Fla.; sister, Loretta Templet of Thibodaux; sister-in-law, Cynthia Pizzolatto Templet; brother-in-law, Charles Hebert; nieces, Amanda Hebert Granier of Thibodaux and Michelle Templet Wiley of Lafayette; and nephews, Graig Hebert, Christopher E. and Brian A. Gaudet, all of Houma, and Richard Templet of North Carolina
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Dorothy Roundtree Templet; grandparents, Rudolph and Adele Simoneaux Templet and Joseph Frank and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; brothers, Michael J. Templet; and sister, Carolyn Templet Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

H. E. ‘Billy’ Yates

• age 78, died Oct. 30, 2003, in Kosciusko, Miss.
• services were held Nov. 1 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial at Hebron Cemetery in Montgomery County, Miss.
• survived by his sons, Johnny and Donald Yates of Thibodaux and Ronald Yates of Aransas Pass, Texas; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and first wife, Bonnie Sue Holt Yates of Kosciusko, Miss.
• retired West Yard manager at McDermontt Fabrication in Morgan City

 

NOVEMBER 14, 2003

Darrell James ‘Bill’ Azema

• age 15, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 7:45 p.m. Nov. 11, 2003
• visitation Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Beverly Azema of Thibodaux; sisters, Marie Ann, Shamika Lynn, Shawna, and Tasha Azema, Stella Triggs, Dorothy Browder, Barbara Lee and Cheryl Jones, all of Thibodaux, Juanita Azema of Hawaii and Shelia Small of California; brothers, Terrell Azema and Clarence Folse Sr., both of Thibodaux; grandparents, Louis and Delores A. Fletcher, and great grandmother, Ceola Fletcher all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Marcelain "Leck" Folse Jr.; grandparents Marcelain Sr. and Ida Folse; great grandparents, Lawrence and Olivia Azema, and Earl Fletcher
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Vernest Baker Jr.

• age 48, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:56 p.m. Nov. 9, 2003
• religious service Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Juancheus Shelby of Raceland; daughters, Almeta Shelby of Oklahoma and Emerald Elise Green of Lafayette; brother, Victor Baker Sr. of Woodville, Miss.; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Vernest Sr. and Almeta Spears Baker
• Baptist; hobbies included baseball and music
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Silas Fox

• age 80, a native of Durant, Miss., and resident of Bayou Vista, died Nov. 13, 2003
• visitation today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and Saturday; services held in the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Nell Black Fox; son, Harlon Gale Fox of Thibodaux; daughter, Sandi Fox of Perwick; brother, Bill Fox of Florence, Miss.; sisters, Jay Kellum of Meridian, Miss., and Maudie Walker of Florance, Miss.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandson, parents, three brothers and five sisters
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Irene Gautreaux Landwehr

• age 82, a native and resident of Lockport and former resident of New Orleans for 45 years, died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 12, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the chuch, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, George D. Landwehr; sister-in-law, Lena L. Gautreaux; nieces and nephews, Lester and Mona Gautreaux Griffin of Raceland, Bobby and Norma Gautreaux, Randy and Carol Gautreaux, Bill and Becky Gautreux Welker of Lockport, Bobby and Beth Fenasci of Slidell and Glen Fenasci of Metairie; 21 great-nieces and great nephews; and five great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helena G. Gautreaux; and brother, Louis "L.E." Gautreaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Holy Savior Choir and American Legion Post 83 Auxillary; enjoyed visiting and traveling; employee of Wembly Tie Co. for 38 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

Enola Ann Plaisance

• age 91, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Rose Robertson and Theresa Plaisance; sisters, Flossie Pitre, Lorraine Tullich and Marie Pitre; 14 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 34 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Plaisance; parents, Natal and Ernestine Guidry Ougel; daughter, Betty Dufrene; brothers, Earl, Milton, Rudolph, Armand and Natal Ougel Jr.; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Gary J. Templet

• age 47, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:16 a.m. Nov. 11, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his brother, Fred Reynolds of Venice, Fla.; sister, Loretta Templet of Thibodaux; sister-in-law, Cynthia Pizzolatto Templet; brother-in-law, Charles Hebert; nieces, Amanda Hebert Granier of Thibodaux and Michelle Templet Wiley of Lafayette; and nephews, Graig Hebert, Christopher E. and Brian A. Gaudet, all of Houma, and Richard Templet of North Carolina
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Dorothy Roundtree Templet; grandparents, Rudolph and Adele Simoneaux Templet and Joseph Frank and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; brothers, Michael J. Templet; and sister, Carolyn Templet Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Florence Robertson Vedros

• age 85, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:45 a.m. Nov. 14, 2003
• visitation until funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the the church, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery. Call Chauvin Funeral Home for the funeral time
• survived by her daughters, Beverly V. Blanchard of Cocodrie, Claudine V. Adams of Raceland and Claudette Vedros of California; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James C. Vedros; parents, Edward G. Robertson and Lorenza Liriette Robertson; and sister, Beulah Robertson Dhuet Boudreaux Blanchard
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

H. E. ‘Billy’ Yates

• age 78, died Oct. 30, 2003, in Kosciusko, Miss.
• services were held Nov. 1 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial at Hebron Cemetery in Montgomery County, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Clara Yates; sons, Johnny and Donald Yates of Thibodaux and Ronald Yates of Aransas Pass, Texas; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and first wife, Bonnie Sue Holt Yates of Kosciusko, Miss.
• retired West Yard manager at McDermott Fabrication in Morgan City

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2003

Gary J. Templet

• age 47, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services today at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Fred Reynolds of Venice, Fla.; one sister, Loretta Templet of Thibodaux; one sister-in-law, Cynthia Pizzolat-to Templet; one brother-in-law, Charles Hebert; two nieces, Amanda Hebert Granier of Thibodaux and Michelle Templet Wiley of Lafayette; and four nephews, Graig Hebert, Christopher E. Gaudet, and Brian A. Gaudet, all of Houma, and Richard Templet of North Carolina
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Dorothy Roundtree Templet; his grandparents, Rudolph and Adele Simoneaux Templet and Joseph Frank and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; one brother, Michael J. Templet; and one sister, Carolyn Templet Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2003

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NOVEMBER 17, 2003

Joseph Tilman Adams

• age 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 3:48 p.m. Nov. 14, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his son, William "Bill" Adams; daughters, Mary Catherine Johnfroe and Adrienne Ledet; brother, David Adams; one sister, Rosebud Doucet; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae Ellen Trosclair Adams; his parents, Wilson and Lucille Duet Adams; one brother, Raymond Adams; and three grandsons
• Catholic, member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a retired Texaco worker of 43 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Darrell James ‘Bill’ Azema

• age 15, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 7:45 p.m. Nov. 11, 2003
• religious service was held Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Beverly Azema of Thibodaux; sisters, Marie Ann, Cheamka Lynn, Showand and Tasha Azema, Stella Triggs, Dorothy Browder, Barbara Lee and Cheryl Jones, all of Thibodaux, Juanita Azema of Hawaii and Shelia Small of California; brothers, Tarell Azema and Clarence Folse Sr., both of Thibodaux; grandparents, Louis and Delores A. Fletcher, and great grandmother, Ceola Fletcher all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Marcelin "Leck" Folse Jr.; grandparents Marcelin Sr. and Ida Folse; great grandparents, Lawrence and Olivia Azema, and Ed Fletcher
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Bradley J. Folse

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:35 a.m. Nov. 14, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and Tuesday; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in St. Charles community
• survived by his wife, Jeannie Hubbard Folse; daughters, Tracy Jo Badeaux and Brandy Jo Folse; son, Derrick Bradley Folse; father, Louis Folse Sr.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Jr. and Betty Tran Folse, James R. and Debra Landry Folse; and granddaughter, Karsen Elizabeth Badeaux
• preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Rodrigue Folse; and grandparents, Morris and Clemonce Martin Rodrigue and Alexander and Saraphine Matherne Folse
• an 18 year employee of Transocean Deepwater Drilling, Inc. of Houston; enjoyed fishing and anything LSU; parishoner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of KC Council #12060
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruby Jean Schultz Foret

• age 70, a native of Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her husband, Norris J. Foret Sr.; son, Joe Wayne Wratislaw; step sons, Norris J. Jr. and Philip Foret; brother, Fred H. Schultz; and sister, Dorothy Kroll
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jr. and Annie Brinkman Schultz; daughter, Deborah Jean Wratislaw; step daughter, Rhonda Jones; and brother, Melton Schultz
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Alcide Camille ‘Al’ Henry Jr.

• age 48, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died Nov. 14, 2003
• he was cremated
• survived by his wife, Aspaze "Toni" Blanchard Henry; sons, Chad and Johnathan Henry; daughters, Leslie Henry, Kayla Johnson, Ashly Hutchinson and Samantha Henry; sisters, Amanda Davis, Evelena Bourgeois, Henrietta Pitre and Agnolia Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Alcide Henry Sr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, paint foreman for Tesco, and beloved husband and father
• Samart Funeral Home

Victoria Ann Pinel Henry

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:25 a.m. Nov. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Sheryl Henry Mitchell and Anna Mae Henry Colwart; brother, Lloyd Pinel; sisters, Wilma Pinel Breaux and Velma Pinel Redmond; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lezin and Leah Gautreaux Pinel; brothers, Nemis, Alcee, Charlie, Bruce and Philip Pinel; sister, Josephine Bourg
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Amy P. Louviere

• age 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 14, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Edward L. Louviere; daughters, Barbara Teachman, Mary Levingston and Brenda Adams; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Louviere; and parents, Louis and Doucianna Pierce
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Dominic John Piazza Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 p.m. Nov. 14, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joy Bonvillain Piazza of Houma; sons, Dominic Piazza Jr., Randy Piazza of Houma and Kevin Piazza Sr. of Bourg; daughter, Sandra Piazza of Houma; brother, John Piazza of Houma; sisters, Dora Danos of Raceland, Ann Faucheaux of Thibodaux and Grace Shaver of Sugarland, Texas; grandchildren, Jessica Piazza, Andrea Piazza, Stephanie Cruise, Kevin Piazza Jr. and Amanda Piazza; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Fazzio Piazza; and son, Tony Piazza
• retired heavy equipment operator for Ratcliff Mechanical, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wayne P. Picou Sr.

• age 53, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Arlene Deroche Picou of Chauvin; mother, Elza White Picou of Chauvin; son, Wayne Picou Jr. of Chauvin; daughter, Aimee P. Duplantis; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Elfey J. Picou; and sisters, Norma Jane Naquin and Arlene Picou
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; assistant chief for Little Caillou Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years and a Terrebonne Parish Recreation Umpire for 17 years; member of the Terrebonne Parish Fire Chief Association
• Samart Funeral Home

Eddie ‘Te Coon’ Thibodeaux

• age 93, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 16, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mathilde Naquin Thibodeaux; son, Walter Thibodeaux; daughter, Rita Falgoust; and sisters, Ione Duet and Mae Aucoin; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Seraphin and Alida Boudreaux Thibodeaux; son, Claude Thibodeaux; and daughter-in-law, Betty Thibodeaux
• past grand marshal of the Labadieville Community Fair and a retired sugar cane farmer well known for his Satsuma crops
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Leona Barbier Thibodeaux

• age 100, a native of St. James and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Nov. 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis J. and Miriam Thibodaux; daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Donald Bourg; grandchildren and spouses, Donna Ann and Robert "Snoopy" Pirce; Jerome M. and Kathy Bourg, David E. and Marlene Bourg, Curtis P. and Christian Thibodaux, Darin P. and Renee Bourg, Pam and Russell Nothingham, Patricia and Nathan Boudreaux, Steven and Ava Thibodeaux and Melissa Thibodeaux; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest P. Thibodeaux; parents, Fleury and Rosalie Roussell Barbier; brothers, Amicia, Lionel and Maxie J. Barbier
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard F. Tyree Jr.

• age 40, a native and resident of Luling, died Nov. 14, 2003
• memorial service was held today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his brothers, Rolfe Anthony and Ron M. Tyree
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard F. Sr. and Barbara Bergeron Tyree
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 18, 2003

Ruby Jean Schultz Foret

• age 70, a native of Texas and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 16, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her husband, Norris J. Foret Sr.; son, Joe Wayne Wratislaw; step sons, Norris J. Jr. and Philip Foret; brother, Fred H. Schultz; and sister, Dorothy Kroll
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jr. and Annie Brinkman Schultz; daughter, Deborah Jean Wratislaw; step daughter, Rhonda Jones; and brother, Melton Schultz
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Helen Galjour

• age 63, a native of Cecilia and resident of Galliano, died at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Dudley Galjour Jr.; daughters, Barbara G. Hymel, Neva G. Bostick, Katherine G. McLaughlin and Angelic G. Brunet; brother, Alvin Devillier Jr.; sisters, Doris Devillier, Linda Eschette, Jeanette Smotherman and Cathy Eddy; five grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her former husband, Dudley J. Galjour Sr.; parents, Alvin and Celeste Dupuis Devillier Sr.; sister, Nellie Cantrelle; and grandchild, Matalie Kiger
• owner of the Welcome Inn Lounge in Galliano
• Samart Funeral Home

Paul Eugene Goodwin

• age 32, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., former resident of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Nov. 15, 2003
• visitation today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, James and Mary Anne Duplantis Goodwin; grandfather, Ernest Eugene Goodwin of Thibodaux; brother, Joseph Goodwin; and sisters, Elizabeth Goodwin Welborn and Mary Catherine Goodwin
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Margaret Simoneaud Goodwin and Camille and Stella Sigur Duplantis; and uncle, John Goodwin
• a 1989 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, a U. S. Navy veteran of Desert Storm, a nine-year success of Alcoholics Anonymous and had his artwork exhibited in Baton Rouge; attending LSU
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leon Lionel ‘Payai’ Lirette

• age 68, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 a.m. Nov. 17, 2003
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his wife, Judy Ann Samanie Lirette; sons, Leon Paul and Lionel Joseph Lirette; daughters, Shirley Ann Lirette and Rebecca Porche; sisters, Rita Dunn, Eva Ratcliff, Jeanette Orgeron and Esther Bates; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Lorenza Guise Lirette; brothers, Levis, Emile Jr. and Milton Lirette; and sister, Irene Lombas
• member of Breakthrough Believers’ Ministry
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael J. Murzi Sr.

• age 60, a native of New York, former resident of Louisiana and resident of Diamondhead, Miss., died Nov. 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Riemann Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; funeral services and burial were private
• survived by his mother, Barbara Murzi of Tampa, Fla., sons, Michael Murzi Jr. of Madisonville, Peter Murzi of Diamondhead and Anthony Murzi of Raceland; daughter, Suzanne Murzi Harrell of Raceland; sisters, Barbara Barbo of Long Island, N.Y. and Louise Lack of Tampa, Fla.; and grandchildren, Devin Sampey, Shelbie Harrell, Caroline Murzi and Michael Murzi III
• executive director of the Paralyzed Veterans of America for the Bayou Chapter
• Riemann Funeral Home of Bay St. Louis

Hubert E. ‘Billy’ Yates

• age 78, died Oct. 30, 2003, in Kosciusko, Miss.
• services were held Nov. 1 at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, with burial at Hebron Cemetery in Montgomery County, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Clare Milazzo Yates of Kosciusko; daughters, Jessica Steen and Jenny Rhodes of Kosciusko; sons, Johnny and Donald Yates of Thibodaux, Ronald Yates of Aransas Pass, Texas, Tony and Jason Medine of Kosciusko; sister, Polly Bridges of Chackbay; brothers, Clinton Yates, Charles Yates of Vaiden, Nolie Yates of Winona, Miss., James Kelly Yates of Scooba, Miss.; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Gregg; and brothers, J.W. and Denton Yates
• Rev. Billy Little officiated; pallbearers were Johnny, Donald, Ronald and Charles Yates, Tony and Jason Medine, Kempe Hodges and Arthur Sarcain

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2003

Maria-Angelene Almaraz

• infant, of Cut Off, died Nov. 18, 2003
• graveside service held Thursday at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her parents, Raymundo Almaraz and Erica Matherne; and grandparents, Kevin and Darlene Matherne, Jose and Angela Almaraz
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jacqueline Ann Gaspard

• age 31, a native and resident of Montegut, died Nov. 17, 2003
• memorial service held Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in Houma
• survived by her husband, Marty A. Gaspard; grandmother, Blanche Lirette Authement of Montegut; sons, Jean and Jacques Gaspard; daughter, Angelle Gaspard; and brother, Joshua O’Bryan of Montegut
• preceded in death by her mother, Laretia Authement O’Bryan; father, Allen Marie Jr.; and sister, Sheena Nicole O’Bryan
• Samart Funeral Home

Hugh Joseph ‘Pete’ Rouen

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 11:44 p.m. Nov. 18, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred Gros Rouen of Gray; son, Wayne Joseph Rouen; daughters, Fay R. Dupre, Karen R. Hall, Carolyn R. Lovell, Celeste R. Thibodaux and Joanne R. David of Thibodaux; sisters, Mona R. Corkren and Marion R. Thomas; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Annie Bergeron Rouen; brothers, Ray "Cowpeas" and Carroll Rouen; sisters, Annabelle Rouen and Vera R. Findorff
• retired construction leaderman who worked for 33 years with Texaco and member of the VFW Usher Society; loved to hunt, fish, dance and play bourré; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Toxie Lee Schmidt Sr.

• age 85, a native of East Bernard, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at First Baptist Church in Gray; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Levine Lee Jasek Schmidt; sons, Richard Charles Schmidt of Bayou Blue, Toxie Lee Schmidt Jr. of Metairie and Timothy Robert Schmidt of Grayland, Mich.; daughter, Patricia Schmidt Blanchard; sisters, Irene S. Wristen and Annie S. Collins; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hulda Bauer Schmidt; brothers, Richard and Robert Schmidt
• retired driller with Shell Oil Company, a deacon at First Baptist Church, an avid hunter and fisherman, devoted husband, father and grandfather
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 20, 2003

Wilda Marie Pellegrin Bonvillain

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Richard, Charles F. Jr., and Michael Bonvillain; daughters, Suzanne Collins and Linda Broussard; brother, Robert J. Pellegin Sr.; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Bonvillain Sr.; parents, Eddie Joseph and Lydia Marie Henry Pellegrin; and sister, Janet P. Roundtree
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

James W. Carroll

• age 75, a native and resident of Baytown, Texas, and former resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 13, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baytown, with burial in Hockley, Texas
• survived by his children and in-laws, Timothy and Darleen Carroll, Michelle and Louis Cressy and Deborah and Bruce Vicknair of The Woodlands; sisters, Helen Johnson and Ouida Carroll of Baytown; grandchildren, Misty and Kyle Carroll, Ashley and Erin Cressy, David, Daniel and Lauren Vicknair
• preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Lucille Gibbs Carroll; and sister, Lucille Leesemann
• enjoyed woodworking, golf, fishing and the outdoors; worked for many years as a safety engineer for J. Ray McDermott
• L. A. Crespo Funeral Directors of Baytown

Joyce E. Carroll

• age 74, a resident of Baytown Texas, and former resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 13, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baytown, with burial in Hockley, Texas
• survived by her children and in-laws, Timothy and Darleen Carroll, Michelle and Louis Cressy and Deborah and Bruce Vicknair of The Woodlands; grandchildren, Misty and Kyle Carroll, Ashley and Erin Cressy, David, Daniel and Lauren Vicknair
• preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Mary Hopfe Hooper
• flower gardening enthusiast and active in the CYO
• L. A. Crespo Funeral Directors of Baytown

Augusta M. ‘Mama Gus’ Gisclair Guidry

• age 88, a resident of Grand Isle, died Nov. 18, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Grand Isle Cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Audrey G. Mader Friel of Biloxi, Miss.; sons, Ralph J. of Slidell, Robinson "Chuck" of Grand Isle and Wayne C. Guidry of Baton Rouge; sister, Cleveland Triche of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by herparents, Dominic and Camelia Toups Gisclair; sisters, Noilda St. Pierre, Augustine Bradberry, Agnes Robertson, Edna Guidry and Naomie Pitre; brothers, Dominic Jr., Louis P., Freddie and Nat Gisclair
• active parishioner, founding and active member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Alysia Faith Keneker

• infant, a native of Jefferson and resident of Chauvin, died Nov. 18, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Kyle Sr. and Monique Fanguy Keneker of Chauvin; brother, Kyle Keneker Jr. of Chauvin; grandparents, George and Charlene Cehan Keneker of Houma and Eric and Aline "Linky" Dupre Fanguy of Chauvin; great-grandparents, Rose Dupre of Chauvin and Shirley Fanguy of Bayou Blue
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joe and Joyce Cehan, Dudley Fanguy and Ronald "Tee" Dupre
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Maya Hope Keneker

• infant, a native of Jefferson and resident of Chauvin, died Nov. 18, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Kyle Sr. and Monique Fanguy Keneker of Chauvin; brother, Kyle Keneker Jr. of Chauvin; grandparents, George and Charlene Cehan Keneker of Houma and Eric and Aline "Linky" Dupre Fanguy of Chauvin; great-grandparents, Rose Dupre of Chauvin and Shirley Fanguy of Bayou Blue
• preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Joe and Joyce Cehan, Dudley Fanguy and Ronald "Tee" Dupre
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vernice Rodrigue

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 2003
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Murphy and Olie Adams; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Clara Rodrigue; daughter, Patricia Ponvelle; and brother, Olie Rodrigue
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Bryan P. Vanacor

• age 46, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Nov. 17, 2003
• visitation today and Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his wife, Diane Landry Vanacor; mother, Una Folse Vanacor; sons, Bryan Jr. and Michael Vanacor; daughters, Talicia and Vanessa Vanacor; brothers, Thomas, Malcolm and Roddy Vanacor; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Edward Vanacor Jr.; and brother, Rachel "Ray" Vanacor
• owner of Vanacor Corvette Parts in Des Allemands
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 21, 2003

Kim Joseph ‘Shotgun’ Carlos

• age 33, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 1 p.m. Nov. 19, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Pitre Carlos; parents, Randolph "Blackie" and Genevieve "V.V." DeHart Carlos; stepsons, Justillian Hyde and James Miller Jr.; grandparents, Wilbert and Regina DeHart Sr.; brothers, Bart and Randolph Peter Carlos
• preceded in death by his son, Bartholme Carlos; grandfather, Azile Luke Carlos Callahan; stepgrandfather, Constance Callahan Sr.; and brother, Randolph J. Carlos Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Josephine Hills Coxen

• age 79, a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 18, 2003
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; her remains were cremated
• survived by her daughter, Brenda Coxen of Metairie; son, Donald Coxen of Thibodaux; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Coxen; parents, Oscar and Josephine Diles Hills; daughter, Patricia Coxen; and sisters, Beatrice Hills, Estelle Morris, Helen Collins and Margaret Hills
• parishioner of St. Joseph Co-cathedral
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Dr. Stephen M. Depner

• native of Algiers, former resident of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died Nov. 20, 2003
• services were private
• survived by his wife, Aglonie Folse Depner; mother, Kathryn S. Depner; stepson, Jason M. Robichaux; daughter, Shelly D. Depner; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Stephan P. Depner
• Falgout Funeral Home

Brandon Joseph Eymard

• age 18, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2003
• there was a private service
• survived by his parents, Kim and Stacy Eymard and Julie Fischer; grandparents, Jimmy and Patsy Sanders Eymard and Dr. Warren Fischer; brothers, Lawrence Jr. and Derrick Plaisance
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Fischer
• Samart Funeral Home

Barbara Jean ‘Jeannie’ Lackey Ledet

• age 46, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6 a.m. Nov. 19, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by her husband, Marvin Paul Ledet; stepmother, Lois Ledet Lackey; sons and daughters-in-law, Corey and Elizabeth McElroy of Theriot; Jeremy Lambert of Mississippi, Justin and Brandon Ledet; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy Ray and Toni Lackey; stepbrothers and stepsisters-in-law, Lloyd and Lois Ledet; Floyd and Emily Ledet; Joel Ledet, Brent and Jessica Ledet; stepsisters and stepbrothers-in-law, JoAnn Brien, Kayla and Ryan Dupre; grandchildren, Alyson LeBouef, Chelsea and Seth McElroy; two nieces; and one nephew
• preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Calvin and Euraline Eula Mae "Gerry" Lackey; grandparents, William T. and Ida Mae Lackey and Alcee Sr. and Corinne Fonseca; brother, Robert "Bobby" Dale Lackey
• Catholic; gradated from Delta College
• Samart Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 22, 2003

Julia LaVerne Miller Chatagnier

• age 83, a native of Poplarville, Miss., former resident of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Houma for 40 years, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Harold Antoine Chatagnier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and John DuBose of Jacksonville, Fla., and Julia and Michael Benoit of Houma; eight grandchildren, Sharon Ayers Connors and husband, Jim, of Minneapolis, Minn., Thomas Ayers and wife, Tonya, of Greenwell Springs, Allison DuBose Siegenthaler and husband, Andrew, of Cullman, Ala., Lauren DuBose Logue and husband, John, of Jacksonville, Robin DuBose Yew and husband, Ken, of Ashburn, Va., Debbie DuBose Bard and husband, David, of Jacksonville, Jay DuBose and wife, Lydia, of Brighton, Mich., and Dan Dubose and wife, Betsy, of Pensacola, Fla.; 20 great-grandchildren, Samuel and Stephen Ayers, Adrienne, Eliza and Will Siegenthaler, Kayla, Erica and Casey Logue, Rebecca, Annalisa, John and Jacob Yew, Dana, Branden, Erin and Mallory DuBose, Cody and Britanny Jones, D.J. Bard and Michael DuBose Jr.; two step-daughters, Paula Chatagnier DeRoche and Bonnie Chatagnier Theriot; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; one sister-in-law, Letha Miller of Decatur, Ala., many nieces and nephews, and her caring friends, Janice Harris and Nancy Sheets
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jefferson Miller Sr. and Annie Julia Marsh Miller; two brothers, W.L. Miller and T.J. Miller Jr.; and three sisters, Clara Miller Murray, Mozelle Miller McCain and Bruba Miller Walley
• Civil Service employee at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi and worked for the Social Security Administration in Houma many years; an accomplished artist and longtime member of the Terrebonne fine Arts Guild; her works can be seen in many homes and collections; enjoyed studying art, crocheting, quilting, crafting and genealogy research; spent more than seven years assisting her daughter in researching and writing the Miller family history published in "The Millers of Sand Mountain," which her daughter lovingly dedicated to her; devout Christian
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nola Adams Federine

• age 88, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three step-daughters, Vera Mae Hallameyer, Alice Adams and Ruth Badeaux; one brother, Anthony Adams; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Antoine Federine; her parents, Alphonse Adams and Justilia Orgeron Adams; four brothers, Justilian, John, Edwey and Harris Adams; and four sisters, Julia Bye, Emelie Loupe, Lenora Ledet and Leoncia Lerille
• Catholic, a parishioner of our Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a homemaker

Bessie Jones Mitchell

• age 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lee W. Mitchell of New Orleans; one sister, Irma C. Jones of Raceland; one brother, Ezkiel Jones of Raceland; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Mitchell; her parents, Ezkiel and Martha Stratton Jones; one sister, Cora Jones; and two brothers, Howard and Henry Jones
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

 

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NOVEMBER 24, 2003

Lucille Stevens Barrios

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 23, 2003
• visitation today and Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Preston P. Barrios; son, Julius Barrios; daughter, Brenda Roberts; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Alice Dugas Stevens; brothers, Norman and Stewart Stevens; and sister, Mildred Adams
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ezola Terrebonne Bernard

• age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 a.m. Nov. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her daughters, Pauline "Nickie" Wells, Linda Bernard and Stacy Gonzales; sons-in-law, Melvin Wells and Eric Gonzales; brothers, Alvin, Alphee, Herbert, Dean and Raymond Terrebonne; sisters, Joyce Terrebonne, Lola Terrebonne and Shirley Stokes; grandchildren, Shirley Stokes, Nicole Wells, Lanie Bourg, Charles Wells, Marsha Dubman, Kasey Autin and Mark Dufrene Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Brad and Blake Wells and Evan and Hunter Dubman
• preceded in death by her husband, Norris "Brod" Bernard; parents, Dorcelie and Enola Martin Terrebonne; and brothers, Norman, Donald and D.J. Terrebonne
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, a charter member of La Societé des Cajun and a geneaologist
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lena Webre Bourgeois

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Nov. 21, 2003
• visitation today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 68 years, Ellis J. Bourgeois; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Edward Hymel, Eva and Robert Dufresne, Jeanne and Norman Adams, Corinne and Alvin Dupepe and Susan and Randy Hotard; son and daughters-in-law, Leo and Gaynell Bourgeois, Roland and Linda Bourgeois, Ronald and Julie Bourgeois and Teddy and Debbie Bourgeois; sister, Antoinette W. Gravois; 26 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Benonie and Eva Steib Webre; sons, Robert and Al Bourgeois; grandsons, Leo Bourgeois Jr. and Matthew Dupepe; infant great-granddaughter, Alyssa Nickens; brothers, Stanford Webre and Antoine Maurice Webre; and sisters, Simone W. Schexnayder and Genieve W. Falgoust
• Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Loraine Jane Brunet

• age 32, a native and resident of Houma, died Nov. 22, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by her mother, Leona Marie Dupre Brunet of Houma; grandmother, Cora Eve Dupre Dupre of Bourg; brothers, Russell Jr., Glenn, Bryan and Timothy Brunet; sisters, Margie Tivet, Martha Buquet, Sandra Brunet Campbell, Denise Rodrigue and Shelia Brunet Hotard
• preceded in death by her father, Russell Junius Brunet Sr.
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willie ‘Pa Sam’ Dowell

• age 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 18, 2003
• religious service was held today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Cora Caldwell of Napoleonville, Alberta Casby and Mary Dowell, both of New Orleans; brother, Arthur Dowell
• preceded in death by both parents and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Michelle Martin Lombas

• age 27, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wayne Lombas; father, Paul "T-Paul" Martin Jr.; daughter, Lynzi Lombas; and sister, Sharena Lynn Martin
• preceded in death by her mother, Mona Bourgeois Martin; and brother, Marc David Martin
• Samart Funeral Home

Odile Hebert Marchand

• age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 23, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Janice and A.J. Martin of Schriever and Barbara Ayo of Mesquite, Texas; grandchildren, Darlene Hattier of Destrehand, Derrin Martin of Schriever, Dana Harris of Mesquite, Mary Benson of Houma and Timothy Ayo of Mesquite; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy J. Marchand; parents, Clinton and Ella Boudreaux Hebert; brothers, Benton, Claude, Wilton and C.J. Hebert; and sister, Genevieve Gravois
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edna Josephine Parks

• age 100, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, died Nov. 22, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis, with burial at St. Mary cemetery
• survived by her sons, Wilmer P, Venis A., Raymond P., Terry J. and Gary P. Parks; daughters, Velma Dufrene and Ethel Savoie; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Robert Parks; parents, Omer and Josephine Guidry Folse; brothers, Columbus, Milton and Tilton Folse; and sister, Hilda Daigle
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marshall Ray Pullen

• age 81, a resident of Houston, died Nov. 20, 2003
• funeral service was held today at Restland Wildwood Chapel in Houston
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Pullen; children, James Vaughn Jr., Carol Pullen of Mandeville, Marsha Hebert of Raceland and John Pullen of Houston; brothers, James and Joe Pullen; sister, Josephine Busbey; granddaughters, Holly Vaughn, Lauren and Meghan Hebert, Claire and Caroline Pullen
• preceded in death by his parents, James Taylor Pullen and Rosa Pullen Dempsey; brothers, Willie and Wayne Pullen;a nd grandson Justin H. Vaughn
• navigator of B-17 bombers flying out of Polebrook, England during World War II; during his 20th mission, his plane was shot downa nd he was captured by Gernman forces; he was a prisoner of war for a year in Poland and Germany before being liberated by U. S. forces under the command of General George S. Patton
• career was in the oil industry, and he retired with Union Pacific Resources in 1986
• Restland Funeral Home of Houston

Roland Robichaux

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Hilary Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Authement Robichaux; step-sons, Ronald and Richard Maxwell; brothers, Harvey, Stanley and Ray Robichaux; sisters, Jettie Dufrene and Faye Arceneaux; six step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Robichaux Sr. and Rita Boudreaux Robichaux; step-son, Robert Maxwell; brothers, Leroy, Sidney Jr. and Gerald Robichaux; and one step-granddaughter, Tara Maxwell
• Catholic, a former Justice of the Peace and served as an assistant tax assessor for over 30 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Bernice M. Theriot

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 20, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Denetrius P. Pickney of Port Barre and Kaelin Daggs of Napoleonville; son, Ron Animashaun of Napoleonville; sisters, Jo Anna Moore, and Gwendolyn Murry of Napoleonville; brother, Loris Ausama of New Orleans; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Tyrone Theriot; parents, Victoria Murry and Zack Ausama; brother, Clarence Murry, and one sister, Phyllis A. Ausama
• member of Bright Morning Star Baptist Church; hobbies included shopping, and watching television
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 24, 2003

Lynn D. Peltier

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Cut Off, died Nov. 21, 2003
• graveside service held Wednesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Leatrice Billiot Peltier; daughters, Nicole Bergeron, Elisabeth and Rachel Peltier; brothers, Richard Peltier and Wilbert Peltier Jr.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Sr. and Isabel Martin Peltier; and sister, Mary Peltier
• employed by Avondale
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Germaine Gerard Randle

• age 27, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Nov. 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Mercedes C. Randle of Raceland and Alfred Lewis of Missouri; brothers, Martin Charles, Wayne, Bryant, Johndall and Fabian Randle, all of Raceland; stepbrothers, Alfred, Leslie, Kingus and Troy Lewis, all of Houma; sister, Tanya Ann Randle Dangerfield of Raceland and stepsisters, Ava Lewis and Jackie Bennett, both of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Antione Charles
• hobbies included cleaning and singing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

NOVEMBER 26, 2003

Ezola Terrebonne Bernard

• age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 a.m. Nov. 21, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by her daughters, Pauline "Nickie" Wells, Linda Bernard and Stacy Gonzales; sons-in-law, Melvin Wells and Eric Gonzales; brothers, Alvin, Alphee, Herbert, Dean and Raymond Terrebonne; sisters, Joyce and Lola Terrebonne and Shirley Stokes; grandchildren, Nicole Wells, Lanie Bourg, Charles Wells, Marsha Dubman, Kasey Autin and Mark Dufrene Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Brad and Blake Wells, Evan and Hunter Dubman
• preceded in death by her husband, Norris "Brod" Bernard; parents, Dorcelie and Enola Martin Terrebonne; and brothers, Norman, Donald and D. J. Terrebonne
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a charter member of La Societé des Cajun; avid genealogist
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Nolan C. Campeau

• age 87, a native of Lockport and a resident of Marrero for the past 58 years, died Nov. 22, 2003
• funeral services were held Tuesday in Harvey, with burial at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his daughter, Jeanette Romano; sons, Christopher and Donald Campeau; sisters, Bessie Claudet, Elsie Rupe and Rita Crumhorn; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clemence "Clem" Campeau; parents, Lucius and Edna Foret Campeau; and sisters, Edna Mae Boudreaux, Beulah Schermer, Sadie Stewart and Wilma Callaway
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Bobby J. Ledet

• age 57, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 10 a.m. Nov. 25, 2003
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Barry and Ferrell Ledet; daughter, Annette Ledet; sisters, Barbara L. Toups and Lelia L. Matherne; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents; Adolph and Cora Adams Ledet
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Clarence ‘Plut’ Robertson Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov. 24, 2003
• visitation Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roberta Jackson Robertson of Thibodaux; sons, Clarence Jr., Edward, Herbert, Aaron and Donald Robertson, all of Thibodaux; daughters, Betty Ann, Elyven Ann, Diane Ann, Earline and Michelle Robertson and Shelia Ann Brown, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Adam Robertson Sr. of Thibodaux and Charles Robertson of California; sister, Jeanette Robertson of Thibodaux; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Louise Billups Robertson; daughter, Delores Robertson Scott; brothers, Earl and Louis Robertson; and sister, Eve Robertson Brown
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Anita Curole Vedros

• age 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:05 a.m. Nov. 25, 2003
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Eugene Vedros and Clifton Vedros Jr.; daughters, Elsie Bates, Wildred Bradford and Mildred Percle; step daughter, Charlene Breaux; brothers, Sylvester and Joseph Curole; sister, Edna Breaux; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Vedros Sr.; parents, Joseph and Ella Chauvin Curole; brother, Benny Curole; and sister, La-Toot Tastet
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Clark Anthony Pierce

• age 39, a native of Cut Off and resident of N. Augusta, S.C., died Nov. 24, 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 his wife, Amanda Eschete Pierce; parents, Bobby and Shirley Pierce; daughters, Toni, Kaitlyn, Morgan and Christine Pierce; brother, Brian Pierce of Larose; sisters, Lisa Thibodeaux of Larose, Donna Pitre of Golden Meadow and Margaret Callais of Larose; and grandmother, Eunice Pierce of Cut Off
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Evelyn Carmouche Corbin

• age 91, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma and Schriever, died at 1:05 a.m. Nov. 25, 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 son and daughter-in-law, John and Angie Ledet Corbin; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette Huddleston Shultz and Walt, Charlene Corbin Bordelon and LP, Barbara Huddleston Daigle and John Allen, Celeste Corbin Hester Dugan and Evelyn Corbin Tomlin; 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Paul Huddleston; and second husband, Charles Corbin; parents, Paul and Celeste Menuet Carmouche; son, Paul "Pete" Huddleston; daughter, Ann Corbin; and great-grandchild, Remington Schultz
• the last of nine children
• graduated from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 27, 2003

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NOVEMBER 28, 2003

Charlie Watson Sr.

• age 64, a native of Clinton and resident of Napoleonville, died Nov. 21, 2003
• visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the Church, with burial at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton
• survived by his daughters, Geraldine Watson, Lisa Watson, Florastine Thomas, Joanna Watson, and Keisha Kelly of Napoleonville, Kedra Robinson, and Kendra Thomas of Thibodaux, and Annie Stewart of Baton Rouge; sons, Charlie Watson Jr., of Pensacola, Fla. and Anthony Watson of Labadieville; stepsons, Ivory Yates of Labadieville, Nathaniel Yates, and Harold Yates of New Orleans; sisters, Louise Watson of Baton Rouge, and Febe Watson of Clinton; stepsisters, Dula Mae Rogers, Ruth Rogers, and Florence Taylor all of Greensburg; He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Johnson Watson; daughter, Annie Watson; sisters, Hattie Mae Reese and Rose Lee Watson; stepbrother, Roosevelt Torrence Sr; and granddaughter, Quaneshia Leshey Thomas
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Lionel Felicien Grabert

• native of Raceland and longtime resident of Houma, died Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation today and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his sons, Lionel J., Richard and Larry Grabert; daughter, Brenda Sue Grabert of Houma; sisters, Belle G. Labit, Pearl Moss, Violet Dupre, Florence Bergeron, Zona Darcey and Vivian G. Giroir; brothers, Floyd and Lindsey Grabert; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Bourg Grabert; parents, Harris and Edna Pertuit Grabert; sister, Anna Belle G. Pellerin; brother, Harris Grabert; and twin great-grandsons, Ashton and Francis Crochet
• self-employed diesel mechanic who formed his own company, Grabert and Son Motor Service; also an avid fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 29, 2003

Lionel Felicien Grabert

• native of Raceland and a longtime resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Brenda Sue Grabert; three sons, Lionel J. Grabert and wife, Elaine, of Houma, Richard Grabert and wife, Carla, of Crowley, and Larry Grabert and wife, Rose, of Houma; two brothers, Floyd Grabert and wife, Joan, of Mount Herman and Lindsey Grabert and wife, Audrienne, of Westwego; six sisters, Belle G. Labit and husband, Morris, Pearl Moss, Violet Dupre, Florence Bergeron, Zona Darcey of Houma, and Vivian G. Giroir and husband, Everett, of New Iberia; nine grandchildren, Aimee R. Grabert of Houma, Robyn M. Grabert of Houma, Christopher R. Grabert and wife, Sara, of New Iberia, Leslee G. Saltzman and husband, Michelo, of Broussard, Tracy D. Crochet and husband, Eddie, Stacy D. DuBois and husband, Chris, of Houma, Larry Grabert Jr., Hope Grabert and Hallie Grabert of Houma; and four great-grandchildren, Angela Crochet and Eddie Crochet Jr. of Houma, Madeline G. Grabert of New Iberia, and Kaydence E. DuBois of Houma
• preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Evelyn Bourg Grabert; his parents, Harris and Edna Pertuit Grabert; one brother, Harris Grabert; one sister, Anna Belle G. Pellerin; and two twin great-grandsons, Ashton and Francis Crochet
• self-employed diesel mechanic, forming his own company, Grabert & Son Motor Service; avid fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louise May King

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003
• survived by two daughters, Beverly Marie and Betty Jean King; one sister, Julia Bourg; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Julia Duthu King; four brothers, Aaron Jr., Edward, Ralph and James King; and one sister, Hilda King Daigle
• Episcopalian

Leo Joseph Naquin

• age 70, a native of Raceland and former resident of Houma, and a resident of Castleberry, Ala., died 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003
• services were held today, with burial in the Rock Cemetery of Flomaton, Ala.
• survived by his first wife, Shirley Naquin Gautreaux; his mother, Aline R. Naquin of Houma; one son, Chris Naquin of Houma; one daughter, Tammy Fanguy of Houma; one stepson, Earnie Downing of Brewton, Ala.; one brother, Norris Naquin of Houma; four sisters, Patsy Duhon of Belton, Mo., Audrey Hebert of Gentry, Ark., Mary Ann Foret and Sharlene Naquin of Houma; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

Serena Paige

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 25, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; services Monday at the church, with burial will in Allen Chapel Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one daughter, Frances Paige of Thibodaux; a very dear cousin, Corine Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, James Paige; her mother, Corine Lee; one sister, Alice Foy; and three brothers, Ernest Carter, Junius Green and James Smith
• member of Moses Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Manny Pierre Rousse

• age 70, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Nov. 28, 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 two sons, Eugene and Paul Rousse; one daughter, Susan Rousse, one brother, Menton Rousse, one sister, Jeanne Lefort; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Guidry Rousse; his parents, Arthur and Phillise Rousse; one brother, William "Bill" Rousse; and one sister, Josephine Rousse
• usher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus

Claude Joseph Thibodaux

• age 59, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 5:10 p.m. Thurs-day, Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Irma Ordogne Thibodaux; his mother, Eve Hebert Thibodaux; two daughters, Margaret and Liza Thibodaux; one brother, Roy Thibodaux Sr.; and one grandchild, Madisen Farace
• preceded in death by his father, Adam Thibodaux; and one brother, Clarence Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 30, 2003

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