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

MARCH 1, 2004

Rufamay Doiron Bilello

• age 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lindy J. and Suncha Guillot; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie B. and David Tabor; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor A. Bilello; and parents, Emile A. and Laura Gros Doiron
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earline Marie Agnes Bonvillain

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:50 p.m. Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by her curator, Peter P. Roger and his wife, Theresa; undercurator, Noland P. Roger Sr. and his wife, Ethel; half brother, Sidney Bonvillain Sr. and his wife, Mello; and half sister, Delta Savan
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillien and Marie LeRay Bonvillain; half brothers, Dudley, Clifton and Ritney Bonvillain; brothers, Golden, Fulton, Willis, Justillien Jr. and Russell Bonvillain; and sister, Mabel Bonvillian
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Della Mary Bourg de la Bretonne

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 a.m., Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her son, John D. de la Bretonne; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson
• preceded in death by her husband, Laurence W. de la Bretonne Sr.; parents, Lawrence and Marie-Ma dora Boudreaux Bourg; son, Laurence "Larry" de la Bretonne Jr.; brothers, Roy and Raymond Bourg; and one infant granddaughter
• homemaker and member of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lola Dawson Caskey

• age 59, a native of Georgia and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Feb. 28, 2004
• memorial service held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with cremation following
• survived by her husband, Darrell Caskey; son, Dana Wayne Caskey; daughters, Tanya M. Stanley and Shanna A. Caskey; brothers, Leslie and Artie Dawson; sister, Elaine; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Ann Dawson; and brother, Robert Dawson
• Samart Funeral Home

John M. Prejean

• age 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 29, 2004
• 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 his wife, Jennifer Berthelot Prejean; mother, Levie Prejean; daughters, Gretchen and Lauren Prejean; brothers, Scuddy, David, Glen, Keith, Larry and Whitney Prejean Jr.; sisters, Faye Rochell, Margaret Benoit, Bernice Galiano and Karen Prejean
• preceeded in death by his father, Whitney "Me Me" Prejean Sr.
• sales representative for Coca-Cola of Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Herbert Young Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died, Feb. 27, 2004
• religious service was held today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillie V. Young of Thibodaux; sons, Lennie T., Herbert J. and Kentrell D. Young, all of Thibodaux; daughters, Sheena Y. Brisco, Nanette Y. Jones, Rachel Davis, Hope Y. Verrett and Renee C. Young, all of Thibodaux, and Sherian Y. Sterling of Edgar; sisters, Marie Y. Campbell, Maxine Y. Robinson and Doris Y. Jackson, all of Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Erma and Herbert Young Sr.; and one sister, Gloria Young
• member of Moses Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

MARCH 2, 2004

Rosella LeBoeuf Crescionie

• age 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 p.m. Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Pearl Rogers and Bernice Taverz; a sister, Ruby Boudreaux; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alcie Crescionie; parents, Basille and Octavia LeBlanc LeBoeuf; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers; and nine sisters
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Thomas John Dunbar Jr.

• age 60, a native of Loredo, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 6:05 a.m. Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his brothers, Alan Paul and Patrick Charles Dunbar, and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Norma Thibodaux Dunbar
• parishioner of St. Bridget and a veteran. He was a member of the American Legion of Thibodaux
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marjorie Watley Horn

• age 78, a native of Coldwater and resident of Thibodaux, died Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches; funeral service information was not available; burial in Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Leroy Jr. and Gladys Horn; daughters and son-in-law, Doris E. Horn and Patricia and Juan Booty; brothers, W.F. and Roy Watley; sisters, Tressi Orsborn, Elaine Weems and Pat Ray; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Horn Sr.; parents, John D. and Eula Wyatt Watley; a brother, Ray Watley; and an infant sister
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nora Toups Robin

• age 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Gretna, died March 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Floyd and Danny Robin; daughters, Nellie McBride and Nora Danos; brother, Clovis Toups; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Robin Sr.; parents, Appolinaire Sr. and Mary Louise Melancon Toups; son, Norman Robin Jr.; grandson, Ryan Robin; brothers, Gustave, Octave, Appolinaire "A.J." and Norbert Toups; sisters, Victoria T. Cheramie, Esperie T. Cheramie, Alphonsin T. Cheramie and Louise T. Vega
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jamie Lee Taylor

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Charlotte, N.C., died at 6:15 a.m. Feb. 29, 2004
• the service was private
• survived by her husband, Scott Zeitler; father, Robert Taylor; sons, Max Staczak and Brandon Alexander; daughter, Samantha Staczak; sister, Sonia Maddox. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Dehavermann Taylor
• Christian and enjoyed outdoor sports and gardening; self-employed
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 3, 2004

Preston Paul Barrios

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 p.m. March 2, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his son, Julius P. Barrios; daughter, Brenda B. Roberts; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Stevens Barrios; parents, Joseph and Zeolide Barrios; brothers, Gillis, Louis, Willie, Raoul and Harry Barrios; and sisters, Josephine Gross, Bertha Sevin, Henrietta Gauthreaux and Odette Duet
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Phyllis Ann Fabiano

• age 51, a native of Empire and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:36 a.m. Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery
• survived by her children, Marianna Elizabeth Bonney, Jeremiah Fletcher Bonney and Jessie Charles Bradt; fiance, Jerry W. Matt; father, Junior A. Fabiano; brother, Jessie A. Fabiano; godchild, Jazlyn Plaisance; and step-grandchildren, Preston and Spencer Matt
• preceded in death by her mother, Anna Mae Ledet
• Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero

Mildred Delaune Foret

• age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:22 p.m. March 2, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Carroll Foret; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Fred Gregoire and Deanna and Memphis Landry; brothers, Merlin and Johnny Delaune; sisters, Mabel Bailey, Lois Gros, Grace Gros and Ethel Hebert; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wildet "Pa-doo" Foret; parents, Sidney and Julienne Esteve Delaune; brothers, Morris, John "Junior," and Clement Delaune; and sister, Marcella Acosta
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Barbara Redden Dedon Sassoni

• age 62, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:10 p.m., March 1, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Linton Sassoni; mother, Jo Wade; sons, Walter, Randall and Jason Dedon; daughters, Patricia Roberts, Alice Martin and Carolyn Bouziga; brothers, Bud and Jean Redden; sisters, Nanette Guillot and Linda Sassoni; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, George Redden; and sister, Sandra Jo Redden
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Dale Jerome Scott

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Feb. 28, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Ann Garner Scott of Kerrville, Texas; sons, Chris James of Laredo, Texas, and Brian James of Kerrville; brothers, Sherry John Scott and Sandy P. Scott of Raceland; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr. and Oena Eschete Scott
• owner of Charter Fishing on the Captain Dale Scott Charter Fishing Services
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Peggy Molaison Thibodaux

• age 71, a native of Donner and resident of Schriever, died at 12:14 p.m. March 2, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Flanard "Frank" Thibodaux Sr.; sons, Flanard "Spanky" A. Jr. and Brett A. Thibodaux; daughters, Joette T. Manninen, Cynthia "Cindy" T. Courville, Charlene T. Richard and Shelli T. Bergeron; brothers, Alvin and Arnold Molaison; sister, Fay Rita M. Thibodeaux; six grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Irma M. Molaison
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lee Ray Vidrine

• age 68, a native of Reddell and resident of Labadieville, died Feb. 22, 2004
• funeral service was held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Chapel in Covington, with burial at New Hope Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virdlea Anthony Vidrine; sons, Anthony "Tony" and David Vidrine and James Sharp of Folsom; daughter, Jenny Rivet of Labadieville, Debra Sharp of Thibodaux, Nadine Oglesby of Covington and Vanessa Sharp of Pensacola; brother, Lionel Vidrine of New Iberia; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington

 

MARCH 4, 2004

Howard Joseph Ragland

• age 77, a native of Warrior, Ala., and resident of Raceland, died at 3:55 p.m. March 3, 2004
• graveside service held at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his sons, Howard Patrick and James Jude Ragland; daughters, Stephanie Angelette, Chris Callahan and Suzanne Borne; sister, Katherine Hundley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland; parents, Samuel and Ruth Parker Ragland
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Eugene Joseph Rodriguez

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died March 2, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Thelma Pitre Rodriguez; daughters and son-in-law, Gene R. and Hayes Badeaux and Rosalie Rodriguez Guidry; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Mary Julia and Charles Terrebonne; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Earl Joseph and Margaret Savoie and Calvin Luke and Mary Picou; half-sister, Joyce Breaux LeBouef; brother, Manuel Rodriguez Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by parents, Manuel J. and Louisiana Hebert Rodriguez; stepfather, Ignace Breaux; first wife, Lualice Matherne Rodriguez; brother, Emmett "Amos" Rodriguez; half-sister, Marie Rodriguez Falgout; half-brothers, Clarence, Freddie and Oliver Rodriguez and Clifton Breaux; son-in-law, Gerald Guidry; and grandson, Glenn Guidry
• pallbearers will be Chase and Marcel Terrebonne, Andre Savoie, Simon Badeaux, Luke Guidry, Gerald Guidry Jr., Darryel and Dwayne Picou
• member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
• Welsh Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

 

MARCH 5, 2004

Mary ‘Marie’ Cupp Benoit

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. March 3, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home; her remains were cremated
• survived by her sons, Edward and Christopher Verdin Sr., Alger Bergeron, Nolan Jr., Jules and Leslie Price; daughter, Juanita Price; sister, Mary Ann Pellegrin; 28 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee Wayne Cupp Sr.; parents, Joseph and Evie Dupre Benoit; sons, Jonny and Ridalis Paul Verdin; brothers, Norman, Enos, Leo and John Bruce Benoit; a sister, Ann Mae Boquet
• Catholic and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home Inc.

Frances Cheatham Brown

• age 100, a native of Napoleonville, died March 2, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Randolph of Napoleonville; grandchildren, Betty R. Batiste and James Randolph Jr. of Houma and Helen Randolph Bougere of Harvey; sisters, Carlbertha Thomas and Naomi Chamblis; sister-in-law, Ethal Randolph-brother-in-law, Wilbert Chambliss; grandson-in-law, Roland Bougere; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown; parents, Alfred and Missouri Cheatham; sons, Louis and James Randolph; seven sisters; and three brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joseph ‘Ratt’ Gaines

• age 60, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Feb. 27, 2004
• 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, Rose Mary Gaines of Napoleonville; brother, Michael Smith of Tuscon, Ariz.; sisters, Ann Clay of Bellville, Ill.; Katie Young of Houston and Nellie Smith of Tyler, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, Major and Christine Gaines; stepfather, Mervin Smith; sisters, Jessie Mae Kennedy and Linda Marie Smith
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Linwood Joseph Kiger Sr.

• age 60, a resident of Purvis, Miss., died March 4, 2004
• religious service was held today at Hulett-Winstead Purvis Chapel in Purvis, with burial at Cherished Acres Cemetery in Purvis
• survived by his wife, Barbara Kiger; sons, Errol and Linwood Kiger Jr., both of Larose, Travis Kiger of Hattiesburg, Miss. And Jason Kiger of Purvis; daughters, Lisa Nix of Purvis and Carrie Kiger of Lockport; sisters, Gertie Guidry, Anita Naquin and Jan Herbert, all of Galliano and Mae Sevin of Cut Off; brother, Bruce Kiger Sr. of Cut Off; and three grandchildren
• Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home of Hattiesburg, Miss

Scuddy LeBlanc

• age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 p.m. March 4, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louella Allemand LeBlanc; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Susanne LeBlanc; daughter and son-in-law, Arvella and Lee Dupre; brother, Gerard LeBlanc; sisters, Maude LeBlanc Delaune, Margie LeBlanc Pregeant, Clara Mae LeBlanc Chiasson; granddaughter, Heidi Dupre Orgeron and her husband, Gerald; and great-grandchildren, Nicole and Brock Orgeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Lea’ LeBlanc; brothers, Hayes, Wilson, Hanley, Louis and George LeBlanc; and sisters, Daisy LeBlanc LeBlanc and Rowena LeBlanc Hartman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Lorraine Marie Parfait

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:16 p.m. March 3, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; burial was in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Calvin J. Parfait Sr.; sons, Calvin J. Jr., Alvin and Chris Parfait; daughters, Esther Billiot, Ethel Dardar, Della, Cathy, Norma, Stella and Holly Parfait, Christine Foret, Polly Sevin and Andrea Deaver; brother, Albert Lacobon; sisters, Rita Lodrigue, Cecil Guidry, Walterine Billiot and Donita Lacobon; 34 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillian and Florence Lacobon; grandchildren, Anthony Sevin and Seth Parfait; great-grandchild, Madeline Dardar; a brother, Joseph Lacobon; and a sister, Eunice Billiot
• Catholic and enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Gladys V. Robinson

• age 78, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, died Feb. 26, 2004, in New Orleans
• visitation Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church; burial in the church cemetery; Rev. Irvin Brown officiated
• survived by a daughter, Myrtle Marie Robinson of New Orleans, and a host of nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Cora Williams; three sisters; and four brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

James ‘J.’ Waller

• age 82, a native of Naquin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:07 a.m. March 2, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Roosevelt and Isaach Randolph, both of New Orleans; daughters, Barbara Ann Waller King of Houma, Gloria Duncan, Carol Smith, Janice Waller, Brenda Nora, all of Thibodaux, and Bessie Bailey of New Orleans; 71 grandchildren; and 110 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Washington Waller; parents, Thomas and Cecelia T. Waller; sons, Welton and Huey P. Long Randolph; daughters, Lorraine Waller, Daisy Duncan and Evelyn King; brothers, Irvin, Leonard and Raymond Waller; sisters, Beatrice Sargent, Leana Green, Earlene Johnson and Rosa Bell Williams
• World War II Army veteran; enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening
• Community Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 6, 2004

Laura Maronge Ayo

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Scott Ayo and wife, Tammy, and Stuart Ayo and wife, Kristie; four daughters, Sheryl Zeringue and husband, Robert, Sharon Duet and husband, Louis, Sue Adams and husband, Cecil, and Sally Tardiff; two sisters, Vivian Landry and Grace Benoit; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul O. Ayo; her parents, Philip and Elizabeth Toups Maronge Sr.; one granddaughter, Stephanie Tardiff; and two brothers, Philip Jr. and William "Bill" Maronge
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lucille Champagne LeBlanc

• age 88, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six brothers, Hubert P. Champagne, Robert J. Champagne, the Rev. René Champagne CP, John A. Champagne, Patrick D. Champagne and Richard P. Champagne; and five sisters, Vivian C. Dolan, Marie C. Bergeron, Rita C. Creswell, Sister Marguerite Champagne and Helen C. Gautreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Wade J. LeBlanc; and her parents, Paul and Emilienne Richard Champagne
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Effie Lemelle Pharr

• age 110, a native of Opelousas and resident of New Orleans, died at 5:02 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004
• visitation to service time today at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services today at the church, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by one daughter, Izola Pharr Gautreaux; three daughters-in-law, Sarah, Leola and Nequita Pharr; one sister-in-law, Doretha Pharr; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Namon Pharr; her parents, Joseph and Mary Anne Zachary Lemelle; five sons, Theophilus, Lawrence, Anthony, William and Ananias Pharr; one grandson, Druice Pharr; two brothers, Lawrence and Walter Lemelle; and two sisters, Lizzie Goins and Izola Lewis
• homemaker

 

MARCH 7, 2004

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MARCH 8, 2004

Gary Michael Babin

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died March 6, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his mother, Ruby Pennison Gabriel; stepfather, Louis Gabriel; sons, Brian M., Lee M. and Lane H. Babin; daughter, Brie M. Babin; sisters, Meryl B. Romano and Mary B. St. Germain; grandmother, Elodie Louviere Pennison; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Henry J. Babin; son, Gary M. Babin Jr.; grandparents, Arthur Pennison, Claude and Mathilda Chauvin Babin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph E. ‘Toot’ Billiot

• age 79, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma died March 4, 2004
• religious service was held today at Grand Caillou Baptist Church in Ashland with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his stepsons, Raymond Billiot, Patrick Billiot and Kermit Boquet; daughter, Veronica C. Billiot; stepdaughters, Marie Billiot, Louise Billiot and Belinda Fitch; brothers, Anthony and Clifford Billiot; sisters, Lorena B. Dardar and Irene M. Billiot; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his former first wife, Ernestine Billiot, his former second wife, Marie Verdin Billiot; parents, Henry and Amanda Foret Billiot; stepsons, Jerry, Linest and Larry Billiot; and brothers, Ozerene Billiot and Albert Billiot
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bryan James Brown

• age 43, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 2, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Galene Griffith; mother, Agatha Griffin Schouest; daughter, Lacy Elizabeth Brown; half-brother, Burtis Brown of Patterson; and half-sisters, Sally Hayes of Kentucky, Dolores Cothron of Lockport and Cathy Cardy of Oakdale
• preceded in death by his father, James Brown; and stepfather, John Schouest
• Falgout Funeral Home

Richard S. Burton

• age 65, a native of Montrose, Ark., resident of Columbia and former resident of Bourg, died at 8:45 a.m. March 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home; burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his sons, Craig and Frederick "Tony" Burton; daughters, Melanie Burton, Gayle Burton Jukes and Rebecca Burton Martinolich; brothers, Thomas, Roger, W. Frank, Reggie and Haral "Ronnie" Burton; sisters, Virginia "Betty" Bass, Doris M. Stem, A. Elaine Gilbert, Bess, Vondee and Lenora Burton and Lavon Kelly; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Audrey Bush Burton
• served in the U. S. Army and was a retired mechanic and welder
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Wilmer Joseph Leray Sr.

• age 86, a native of Brule and resident of Donner, died Saturday, March 6, 2004
• no services were planned at this time
• survived by his wife, Florence Bourgeois Leray; daughter, Gloria Gannon; sister, Blanche Noriega; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Octavia Adams Leray; sons, Wilmer J. Leray Jr. and David Leray; brothers, Ritney Leray and Gilbert Leray; and sister, Rose Mary Knudsen
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elma ‘Ma-Ma’ Plaisance

• age 90, a native and resident of the Larose-Lockport area, died at 7:25 a.m. March 6, 2004
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Sandra Plaisance; brother, Ambrose Thibodeaux; sister, Rose Rousse; and grandchildren, Dean and his wife, Dawn Plaisance and Jesse and his wife, Jessica Plaisance; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Michael and Andrew Plaisance
• preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Plaisance; parents, John and Rita Gros Thibodeaux; brother, Ulyess Thibodeaux; and sister, Earline Champagne
• member of Ladies Altar Society and was an Avon sales representative for 30 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Marie Babin Tabor

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:35 p.m. March 6, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Ronald Tabor; daughter, Ruth Fremin; sister, Therese Bourgeois; and grandchildren, Jude and Josh Fremin
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Tabor Sr.; parents, Melous and Lucie Verdun Babin; son, Roland Tabor Jr.; brothers, Felician, Joseph, Dennis and Theodore Babin; and sisters, Louise Babin, Aglia Zeringue, Ellida Breaux, Alice Boudreaux, Clothilde Guildry and Meloie Hebert
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

MARCH 9, 2004

Helen Hebert Babin

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 2:42 p.m. March 7, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Timothy Phillip and Henry Joseph Babin; daughter, Tammy Marie Rond; brother, Robert J. Hebert; sisters, Virginia H. Breaux and Yvonne H. Levron; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Phillip Babin; parents, Joseph Albert and Valerie LeBouef Hebert
• Falgout Funeral Home

Roy Joseph Naquin

• age 68, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died March 5, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Kathleen Hebert Naquin; sons, Sterling P., Clayton P. and Darren J. Naquin; daughters, Julia Marie Lapeyrouse and Elaine Marie Land; brothers, Raymond and Davis Naquin; sisters, Mazie N. Pitre and Beverly Naquin; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Sr. and Clonise Malbrough Naquin; brothers, Ernest, Felix Jr. and Michael Naquin; sisters, Hazel N. Adams and Elaine N. Levron
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Marguerite Angele Olivier

• age 90, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma died at 10:50 a.m. March 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Church of the Assumption in Franklin; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Franklin Cemetery in Franklin
• survived by her sister, Claire O. Poretto
• preceded in death by her parents, Dozillian J. and Isabelle Becnel Olivier; brothers, Daniel J., Thomas C. and Julian A. Olivier
• retired registered Nurse
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ronald David ‘Tede’ Plaisance

• age 61, a native of Westwego and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:30 a.m. March 7, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at United Methodist Church in Bayou Blue; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with cremation to follow
• survived by his mother, Mayola Ledet Plaisance; brothers, Melvin Jr. and J.C. Plaisance; sisters, Linda Cantrelle, Elda Olsen, Barbra Livaudais and Patricia Griffin
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Plaisance; and sister, Janet Roddy
• served in the U. S. Navy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Harry Robinson Sr.

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died March 4, 2004
• visitation today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake and funeral service today at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial at the Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Ruth F. Robinson of Thibodaux; daughter, Yvonne Robinson Savoy of Thibodaux; son, Harry Robinson Jr., of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Mitchell Robinson, Arthur Robinson Jr., Granvil, Robinson of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland, and Naamen Robinson of Houma; four sisters, Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans, Eska Mae Weaver, and Ella B. Thomas of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; sons, Clarence Lee Robinson, Norman Lee Robinson, and Alton Robinson; daughter, Caldonia Robinson; brothers, Ernest Williams Sr., Willie Robinson, Shelvin Robinson Jr., and Ivory Robinson; and sister, Lucille Joseph
• served for many years on the Usher Board at Third Zion Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Peter ‘Bit’ Verdin

• age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Bayou Blue died at 3:25 a.m. March 8, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Helen Foret Verdin; stepsons, Clarence, Kelvin Sr. and Edward Fitch; stepdaughter, Sherry Verret; brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jeffery, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; sisters, Rita Billiot and Juanita Gonzales; and nine step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Libby Foret Verdin; brothers, T-John, Wilson and Linwood Verdin; sister, Theresa Eva Billiot
• Catholic and a commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

MARCH 10, 2004

Henrietta Jeansonne

• memorial services were held on March 4 at the Church of the Ascension for Henrietta Jeansonne; graveside services were held at Methodist Cemetery in Gibson
• member of the Church of the Ascension.
• Delhomme Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

John Anthony Naquin

• age 17, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died March 8, 2004
• visitation Thursday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery
• survived by his fiance, Holly Gisclair; parents, Kenneth T. and Mary Naquin Helmer; brothers, Kenneth Jr., Casey and Thomas Helmer and Zane Naquin; sisters, Marsha LeBlanc, Tiffany and Crystal Naquin; and grandfather, Martin Naquin
• Samart Funeral Home

Margaret Pearl Zeringue Rodrigue

• age 80, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:17 a.m. March 6, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Euris "Rod" Rodrigue Sr.; stepsons, Euris Jr. and Derrell Rodrigue; stepdaughters, Diana Senentz, Patricia Savoie and Catherine Rodrigue; and sisters, Ola Z. Pierce and Mary Joyce Z. Aupied
• preceded in death by her parents, Anicet and Edna Poche Zeringue; brothers, Roland, Leroy and Darwin "Sonny" Zeringue; and sisters, Doris Z. Adams, Viva Z. Breaux and Iris Z. Bourgeois
• Samart Funeral Home

Kim Michael Sanford

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. March 8, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Buchanan Sanford of Houma; parents, Addie Moore and Jim Sanford of Denham Springs and Sidney and Jean Lovell of Houma; a son, Travis Sanford; daughters, Megan and Jena Sanford and Christina Gautreaux; brothers, Darren Sanford of Atlanta and Eric, Timmy and Barry Lovell; sisters, Kathy Pellegrin, Lisa Dupre and Charlotte Lirette, all of Houma, and Debbie Sanford McDaniel and Cyndi Cloy of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren
• preceded in death by a son, Scott Alexander Sanford; grandparents, Harry and Josephine Moore
• long-time employee of Acadian Ambulance and was a loving husband and devoted father
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bessie Dufrene Theriot

• age 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Boglusa, died March 8, 2004
• visitation Thursday until Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eugene Theriot Sr.; sons, Eugene Jr., Allen, Harris and Jorden Theriot; daughters, Tina Steele, Rosalinda Blanchard, Barbara-Jean Cook and Jo-Ann Gautreaux; sisters, Celestine Dufrene, Winnie Plaisance, Betty Joyce Vedros, Rosemary and Janet Billiot; 20 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Lucia Plaisance Dufrene; son, James Theriot Sr.; brothers, Herman and Norman Dufrene; sisters, Evelyn Hebert and Leola Mae Dufrene; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Louis I. ‘Coco’ Toups

• age 77, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 p.m. March 7, 2004
• no services were scheduled
• survived by his wife, Ida Mae Rodrigue Toups; and sisters, Lucy Nellen Kowdourdis, Louise Nelcie Eschette, Rosa Nelda Degruise and Rita Nelvin Landeche
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Marc and Isabelle Adams Toups; brother, Charles Irwin Toups; and sister, Mary Nelle Theriot
• Samart Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 11, 2004

Michael Junius ‘Mike’ DeHart

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. March 9, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his father, Herbert Joseph DeHart of Bayou Dularge; brother, Thaddeus DeHart of Houma; sisters Beverly DeHart Falgout of Thibodaux, Rita DeHart Cadiere and Mary Ojeda of Houma
• preceded in death his mother, Rita Marie Liner DeHart
• rigger for McDermott for 28 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Heloise ‘Lou’ Folse DeJean

• age 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Harvey, died at 8:35 p.m. March 8, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her daughter, Judy Holmes; brother, Johnny Folse; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Raoul J. DeJean; parents, Nelson and Clemence Z. Folse; brothers, V. J., A. P. and Dennis Folse; and sisters, Rita Royster and Lena Foret
• Falgout Funeral Home

Henrietta Walther Jeansonne

• age 82, a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died Feb. 23, 2004
• memorial services were held on March 4 at the Church of the Ascension; graveside services were held at Methodist Cemetery in Gibson
• preceded in death by her parents, Gregoire and Mary King Walther Jeansonne
• retired librarian who worked at Nicholls State University with more than 20 years of service; member of the Church of the Ascension
• Delhomme Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

Leeland Paul ‘Mr. Lee’ Rodrigue

• age 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 3:13 a.m. March 10, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his son, Melvin Rodrigue; daughters, Madeline Montagne and Shirley Bergeron; brothers, Murphy and Willie Rodrigue; sister, Lucy R. Rodrigue; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Agnes Perque Rodrigue; parents, Allen and Laurena Mars Rodrigue; brother, Lloyd Rodrigue; and grandson, Frank Zar IV
• motor machinist mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bessie Dufrene Theriot

• age 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Boglusa, died March 8, 2004
• visitation today until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eugene Theriot Sr.; sons, Eugene Jr., Allen, Harris and Jorden Theriot; daughters, Tina Steele, Rosalinda Blanchard, Barbara-Jean Cook and Jo-Ann Gautreaux; brothers, Harris, Whitney, Clifton and Sergent Dufrene; sisters, Celestine Dufrene, Winnie Plaisance, Betty Joyce Vedros, Rosemary and Janet Billiot; 20 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Lucia Plaisance Dufrene; son, James Theriot Sr.; brothers, Herman and Norman Dufrene; sisters, Evelyn Hebert and Leola Mae Dufrene; and one grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Eva Becnel Waguespack

• age 98, a native of Edgard and resident of Vacherie, died March 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by her daughters, Lelia Schexnayder, Joan Barre; son, Claude "Bubby" Waguespack Jr.; daughter-in-law, Bessie Waguespack; son-in-law, Wesley Burch; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, St. Martin and Clara Landeche Becnel; siblings, Ada Vicknair, Denise Becnel, Noilie Ayo and Albin Becnel; daughter, Eva Mae Burch; sons-in-law, Felecien P. Schexnayder and Carl A. Barre’; and grandson Gordon Waguespack
• member of St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court St. Philip 1504
• Alexander Funeral Home

 

MARCH 12, 2004

Andrew ‘Blue’ Burdis

• age 56, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:50 a.m. March 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Helen C. Burdis of Labadieville; brother, Rhula Burdis Jr. of Labadieville; sisters, Gloria Jacquot of Thibodaux, Frances Davis, Diane Fair, Elaine Burdis and Helen Watkins, all of Labadieville
• preceded in death by his father, Rehula Burdis; brothers, Walter Sr. and Rehula Burdis; sisters, Rosa B. Watta and Eliska Lewis
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Daniel P. Giambrone

• age 44, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died March 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jodie Knott Giambrone; parents, Michael Sr. and May Lagrange Giambrone; son, Jeremy Giambrone; daughter, Jackie Giambrone; brothers, Michael Jr., Daivd, Peter, John and Glen Giambrone; and sister, Anne Daray
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Placide Clarence Soulet Jr.

• age 66, a native of Barataria and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. March 10, 2004
• graveside service held today at St. Elie Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Philip C. and Elda Anne Authement Soulet
• preceded in death by his parents, Placide C. Sr. and Lucy Guidry Soulet
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charles Mansur ‘Chuck’ Templeman III

• age 51, a native of Cleveland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 a.m. March 10, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa "Terri" Moley Templeman; mother, Frances Chila Templeman; sons, Jason, Travis and Dylan Templeman; brother, Christopher "Chris" Templeman; sister, Consolina "Consi" Templeman
• preceded in death by his father, Charles M. Templeman Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Patricia Ann ‘Pat’ Tyler

• age 45, a native and resident of Labadieville, died March 7, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest Tyler of Labadieville; mother, Betty Jean Lenior of Folsom; brothers, Michael Blake of Baton Rouge; Frank Mitchell of Labadieville, Laymon Mitchell III, Lee Mitchell and Doil Smith, all of New Orleans; sisters, Joyce Mitchell and Ertha Smith of New Orleans; stepfather, Henry Lenoir
• preceded in death by her father, Laymon Mitchell Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joseph Williams

• age 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 9, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Joyce Walker Williams; daughters, Eliese Thomas, Katrina Thomas and Sonya Williams; stepchildren, John and Serita Thomas and Shalon Williams; brothers, Alvin, Edward and Clifford Williams; sisters, Bernice Johnson and Esther Rogers; aunt, Jessie Mae Sylvester; and companion, Linda Thomas
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Elnora Bennett Williams; grandparents; four brothers; two uncles; and three aunts
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

MARCH 13, 2004

Arthur Edwin ‘Art’ Drinkwater

• age 74, a native of Florissant, Mo., and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, March 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge; Masonic service Sunday at the funeral home; funeral service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Fay Carlisle Drinkwater; four daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Keith Waldrop of Alexandria, Suzonne and Rick Dayries, Tonya Connor and Donna and Peter Carmichael, all of Baton Rouge; two brothers and sister-in-law, Charles Drinkwater of Baton Rouge and Gary and Karen Drinkwater of Franklin; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Minor Earl and Jessie Mae Drinkwater; two brothers, Jack R. and Donald E. Drinkwater; and one grandchild, James Carmichael
• retired dredging superintendent with J. Ray McDermott with 38 years of service and was a member of Istrouma Lodge F & A M and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home East

Mary Rita Ledet Fullmer

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Frederick William Fullmer Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Metairie; one brother, Huey Ledet of Houma; four sisters, Leona Ledet of Beaumont, Texas, Eunice Bergeron of Schriever, Cecile Scott and Audrey Matherne of Houma; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Freddy" William Fullmer Sr.; her parents, Hewitt Ledet and Agnes Marcel Ledet; three brothers, Wilson, Walton and Paul Ledet; and one sister, Edna Guidry
• homemaker

Cindy Allen Guidry

• age 42, a native of Pine Bluff, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Charles Borromero Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Randy Guidry; three sons, Jon, Randolph and Eugene Guidry; one brother, Roy Gene Allen; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee Allen and Savannah Allen Byrd; and one sister, Rachel Sutch

Wayne Joseph Verdin Stewart

• age 41, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Semmes, Ala., died Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Serigny Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Stewart of Semmes; one son, Blake Boudreaux of Galliano; two daughters, Courtney Stewart of Montegut and Chyenne Stewart of Semmes; six brothers, Eric Verdin Sr. of Galliano, Justilline Verdin of Florida, Chester Stewart Jr., Adam Verdin Jr., Edward Verdin and Lester Stewart, all of Golden Meadow; five sisters, Rebecca Verdin Dupre of Louisiana, Pearl Verdin Shadell of Montegut, Julienne Verdin of Raceland and Esther Stewart and Celeste Stewart, both of Golden Meadow; his mother, Thelma Stewart of Golden Meadow; his stepfather, Chester Stewart Sr. of Golden Meadow; his father, Adam Verdin Sr. of Golden Meadow; his stepmother, Anna Belle Verdin, of Golden Meadow; his step-grandmother, Nalmer Stewart of Mississippi; two stepdaughters, Gwen Smith of Semmes and Jamie Graham of Tampa, Fla., one stepsister, Donna Porche of Raceland; three stepbrothers, Leroy Shadell Sr. and Rocky Guidry, both of Raceland, and Leffrey Duet of Golden Meadow; and his step-parents, Betty and Dave Ford
• preceded in death by one stepbrother, Dale Shadell Sr; and his grandparents, Justilline and Bridget Verdin and Lewis and Georgina Crosby

 

MARCH 14, 2004

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MARCH 15, 2004

Gerard Thomas Barrios

• age 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. March 12, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his long-time companion, Rhoda Sevin; sister, Clara Russo; and brother-in-law, Dr. Lawrence J. Russo
• preceded in death by his parents, Bennette and Mae LeBlanc Barrios
• Catholic and a musician

Constance Rita Benoit Cano

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. March 13, 2004
• memorial service held Tuesday at Kingdom Hall at 1830 Prospect Blvd. in Houma
• survived by her sons, Vinancio "Ben" R. Cano and Vincent O. Cano of Houston; daughters, D. Marlene Villareal of Katy, Texas and Natalia D. Voclain of Schriever; brothers, Michael Benoit of New Orleans and Donald Benoit and Barry Benoit of Houma; sisters, Betty Arzt of Leesburg, Fla., and Diana Marcel of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jose’ Cano; parents, Olden Joseph and Della Marie Garibat Benoit; son, Etienne D. Cano; daughter, Vannoy N. Miller; brother, Charles Benoit; and sister, Ruth Naquin
• homemaker and a member of Downtown Congregation
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

William ‘Billy’ Davis

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:54 p.m. March 14, 2004
• memorial mass celebrated Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma; his remains were cremated
• survived by his son, Frank Davis; daughter, Jennifer Davis Gros; brothers, James Hugh and James Kent Davis; sisters, Dolores Pellegrin, Wanda D. Maronge and Beulah Crochet; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James H. Davis and Lily Haddad Davis; and one grandchild
• Catholic and the owner of The Men’s Shop in downtown Houma; enjoyed building model airplanes and gardening
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Arthur Edwin ‘Art’ Drinkwater

• age 74, a native of Florissant, Mo., and resident of Baton Rouge, died March 12, 2004
• funeral service was held today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Fay Carlisle Drinkwater; Denise Waldrop of Alexandria, Suzonne Dayries, Tonya Connor and Donna Carmichael, all of Baton Rouge; brothers, Charles Drinkwater of Baton Rouge and Gary Drinkwater of Franklin; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Minor Earl and Jessie Mae Drinkwater; brothers, Jack R. Drinkwater of Centerville and Donald E. Drinkwater of Plaquemine; and grandchild, James Carmichael
• member of Istrouma Lodge F. & A. M. and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home East

Judy DeSoto Gravois

• age 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died March 13, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Jake Gravois; mother, Ethel P. DeSoto; daughter, Dawn Gravois Stevens; brothers, James and Dwayne DeSoto; sister, Susie Hodge; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Raymond "R. D." DeSoto; daughter, Charisse Gravois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

MARCH 16, 2004

Russell A. Davis

• age 77, a native of Alabama and resident of Kreamer, died at 3:31 a.m. March 15, 2004, of natural causes
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service place Wednesday at the funeral home, and burial will be in Schaubhut Cemetery in Kreamer
• survived by his wife, Eloyce Usey Davis; sons, Royce and Gary Davis; daughter, Nadine Davis Ward; brother, Roland Davis; sister, Jane Jones; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ran and Ever Seals Davis; brothers, Robert and Raymond Davis; sisters, Esterlee Jones and Ellenfay Robinson
• U. S. Army veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason
• Samart Funeral Home

Lawrence H. Fields

• age 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died at 11:10 p.m. March 12, 2004
• memorial service place Friday at the First United Pentecostal Church House of Prayer in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 39 years, Gail Savoie Fields; daughters, Sheila Jowers, Cynthia Use and Gwen Echols; sons-in-law, Darryl Jowers, Roland Use and Ricky Echols; grandchildren, Tron Michael Jowers, Storm Logan Jowers, Chelsy Lynn Use, Cherish Nicole Use, Katherine Use, Jacob Noah Echols and Samantha Vu
• preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Octavia Fields; brothers, Thomas Sr. and Andrew Fields; a sister, Clara Fields

Judy DeSoto Gravois

• age 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died March 13, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Jake Gravois; mother, Ethel P. DeSoto; daughter, Dawn Gravois Stevens; brothers, James and Dwayne DeSoto; sister, Susie Hodge; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Raymond "R. D." DeSoto; daughter, Charisse Gravois
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Annie Cavalier Gros

• age 83, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 3:13 p.m. March 15, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville, with burial at St. Joseph the Worker in Pierre Part
• survived by her son, Adam C. Gros; daughter, Eve G. Falcon; brother, Ferdinand Cavalier; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Sr. and Ozillia Alborado Cavalier; daughter, Irena Mae Gros; brothers, Honore, Ivan "Cat", Lucien Jr., Edmond "Tab", Edwin "Ky," Frances "Frank," Noah, Ferdinand, Allen "Cook," and Camille Cavalier; and sisters, Eurine Cavalier and Louise C. Alleman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Winfred W. ‘Cabbo’ Millien Sr.

• age 54, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died March 11, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and Wednesday at Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lois A. Millien of Donaldsonville; children, Amanda Millien of Donaldsonville, Alfreda Cooper of St. James, Winfred W. Jr. and Wilson Millien of Donaldsonville, Waunita Washington, LeCrita Buggage and Darlene Miller; brothers, Ernest Jr. and Jeremiah Millien of Modeste and Willie Millien of Donaldsonville; sister, Mercelean Jones; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Della and Ernest Millien Sr.; brother, Joseph Millien Sr.; sisters, Wilma Millien and Della Millien Riley; and daughter, Alicia Johnson
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Louis ‘Pudy’ Watkins Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 11, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Annie Bell S. Watkins of Thibodaux; sons, Ronald Watkins, Donald Watkins, Glenn Watkins, Johnny Lee Watkins, and Victor John Louis, all of Thibodaux; stepsons, Michael, Alfred, and Quincy Adams; daughters, Ann Marie Clark, Angela M. Watkins Triggs, and Robertha Louis of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Rennata Adams of Baton Rouge, and Gloria Francis of Thibodaux; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Duncan Watkins; and parents, Louis Watkins Sr., and Ruby Jones Louis
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 17, 2004

Presley Lionel ‘Sarge’ Albert

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. March 15, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Joan Albert; son, Kenneth "T" Frasure; daughters, Denise Cazillo, Kellie Albert, Shari Burrell, Kimberly Melancon and Christine Oncale; brothers, Clarence "C.J.," Holdrith "Bro" and Charles Albert; sister, Barbara A. Madere; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Keller Albert; and son, Presley N. "Tyke" Albert
• retired from the U. S. Marine Corps after 24 years; served in Korea and Vietnam; retired from Monsanto after 15 years; usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8906 and Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leona Punch Delaune

• age 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:15 a.m. March 16, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Mollie Vedros and Barbara Delaune; brother, Raymond Punch; sisters, Lelia Allemand, Rowena Dominique, Mabel LeBlanc, Wildred Ougel and Audrey Chabert; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Delaune Jr.; parents, Sylvere Claude and Ariana Parr Punch; brothers, Orice, Antoine, Alvin and Nolise Punch; and sisters, Eleanor Richardelle and Eva Guidry
• member of the Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elvine ‘Vine’ Perkins Rodrigue

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:41 p.m. March 16, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Jr. and Antoinette Rodrigue and Robert and Marion Rodrigue; daughters and sons-in-law, Winnie R. and Gilbert Faucheux; Loretta R. and Paul Voiron and Jody R. and Donnie Powell; brothers, Earl and Phillip Perkins; sisters, Bea P. Eschette, Dot P. Lirette; Mary Ann Daigle and Anna Mae P. LeBlanc; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rodrigue; parents, Joseph W. and Lydie Fremin Perkins; brothers, John, Willie, William and Walter Perkins; and sisters, Ulariana P. Duet and Eve P. Nebel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rogers A. Serigny

• age 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died March 5, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated March 8 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial in Serigny Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Verdin Serigny; mother, Adia B. Serigny; sons, Johnny Serigny Sr., Robert Serigny Sr., James Serigny and Adrien Serigny and wife, Julie; daughters, Sarah Lirette, Bridget Rousse and Henrietta "Cricket" Bruce; brother, Alesie Serigny; sisters, Bridgette and Rosalie Serigny; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Milton Serigny; and one sister Ramona Curole
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a commercial fisherman

 

MARCH 18, 2004

Loydie J. Breaux

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died at noon March 17, 2004
• visitation Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Nancy B. Foret; and brother, Noah Breaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Elsie St. Pierre Breaux; parents, Philip and Winnie Grabert Breaux; and brother, Irvin Breaux
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Grace S. Daroca

• age 78, died March 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 Virtue St., Chalmette; funeral mass celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens
• survived by a daughter, Mary Daroca Alleman; sons, R. Woody, David J. Sr. and Charles G. Daroca; sister, Mary Anne Stabile; brother, Joseph Stabile; grandchildren, Melissa A., David J. Jr., Amanda, Brittany, Cory and Benjamin "Sky" Daroca, Arthur Jr. and Grace Elizabeth Alleman
• preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph P. Daroca Sr.; parents, Charles and Annie Perino Stabile; sister, Rose S. Lewis; brothers, Anthony and Salvador Stabile
• St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home

Genevieve Richard

• age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 a.m. March 18, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her son, Clifton P. Richard Jr.; daughters, Rose Mary R. Timmons, Margaret R. Fremin, Patricial R. Detillier, and Sandra R. Ledet; sister, Anna Mae R. Vicknair; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband Clifton P. Richard Sr., parents Noah and Philomene Avet Richard; brothers Ivy and Walton Richard; sister, Cecilia R. Himel, 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Mitchell Robinson

• age 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died March 15, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service today and the funeral service Friday at the church; burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rebecca Smith Robinson of Thibodaux; daughters, Katherine Robinson, Wanda Robinson, and Michelle Robinson of Thibodaux, Patricia Ann Shanklin of Missouri City, Texas, Julia Mae Martin of Baker and Joanne Raymond of Raceland; sons, Nathan Robinson Sr., of Missouri City, Texas, Mitchell Paul Robinson of Houston, Wayne L. Robinson Sr., of Thibodaux, Raynell Robinson and Perry L. Robinson of Raceland, and Curtiss D. Robinson Sr. of Stafford, Texas; brothers, Granvil Robinson Sr. and Arthur Robinson Sr. of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland, and Naaman Robinson of Bayou Blue; sisters, Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans, Eska Mae Weaver, and Ella B. Thomas of Thibodaux; 15 grandchildren; and nine great –grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; brothers, Willie, Shelvin Jr., Ivory and Harry Robinson Sr. and Ernest Williams Sr.; and sister, Lucille R. Joseph
• served for many years on the deacon board at Third Zion Baptist Church; U. S. Army World War II Veteran; hobbies included gardening and farming
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Elvine ‘Vine’ Perkins Rodrigue

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:41 p.m. March 16, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Jr. and Antoinette Rodrigue and Robert and Rodrigue; daughters and sons-in-law, Winnie R. and Gilbert Faucheux; Loretta R. and Paul Voiron and Jody R. and Donnie Powell; brothers, Earl and Phillip Perkins; sisters, Bea P. Eschette, Dot P. Lirette; Mary Ann Daigle and Anna Mae P. LeBlanc; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Rodrigue; parents, Joseph W. and Lydie Fremin Perkins; brothers, John, Willie, William and Walter Perkins; sisters, Ulariana P. Duet and Eve P. Nebel; and daughter-in-law, Marion Rodrigue
• owner and operator of Rodrigue’s Sno-Cones in Thibodaux for many years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Rogers A. Serigny

• age 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died March 5, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated March 8 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with burial in Serigny Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Verdin Serigny; mother, Adia B. Serigny; sons, Johnny Sr., Robert Sr., James, Julien and Adrien Serigny; daughters, Sarah Lirette, Bridget Rousse and Henrietta "Cricket" Bruce; brother, Alesie Serigny; sisters, Bridgette and Rosalie Serigny; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Milton Serigny; and sister, Ramona Curole
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and a commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

John ‘Sheldon’ Sevin Sr.

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:00 a.m. March 16
• visitation today and Friday at K.C. Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray
• survived by wife, Delores Trahan Sevin; son John S. Sevin, Jr. and wife, Rhonda; daughters Peggy-Lynn M. Thibodeaux and husband, Gary; Loretta Prestenbach and husband, Shannon/Rosalie Sevin; brother, Percy Sevin, Sr., sisters, Olinda LeBoeuf and Elsie Brunet; 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by parents James "Jim" and Effie LeBoeuf Sevin; and brothers Aaron, Ernest, Sr., and Ephie "Buster" Sevin
• member of Bayou White Tales Association of Chauvin; enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor sports; retired school bus drive for Terrebonne Parish School Board
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. of Houma

Raymond ‘Lil 20’ Washington

• age 42, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 11, 2004, in a work-related accident
• visitation Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Raymond Washington Sr.; sisters, Valerie, Sandra and Charlette Washington, all of Napoleonville; brother, Kenneth Washington of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Washington; a brother, Joseph Washington
• employed at Clause Farms in Napoleonville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MARCH 19, 2004

Edwin J. Gautreaux

• age 72, a native of Lockport and resident of Baton Rouge, died March 15, 2004
• visitation Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; memorial service held Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Alberta Pierce Gautreaux; daughters, Gabrielle Gautreaux Allen and Jacqueline Gautreaux Connor of New Orleans and Melissa Gautreaux of Marietta, GA; sons, Gavin Gautreaux of Galveston, TX and Jeremy Gautreaux of Lafayette; sister, Inez Crain of Lockport; and brothers, Nolan and Dudley Gautreaux of Lockport, Sylvestre Gautreaux of Prairieville and Norman Gautreaux of Warner Robins, GA.
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvestre and Anna Stagni Gautreaux and brothers Charles and Francis Gautreaux

Justillian John Guidry

• age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died March 17, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virges S. Guidry
• guardian of Dickie Matherne, Euris and Nacy Schouest and Beulah Landry
• preceded in death by his parents, Marchean and Julie Guidry; brothers, Oleuis and Louis Guidry; and sisters, Marcalin Chauvin and Louise Lee
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Eula Flakes Reado

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 18, 2004
• visitation Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held at the church, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Matthews; son in law, Henry Matthews Jr.; grandchildren, Jasmine and Henry Mattews III; sisters, Louella Rhodes of MI, Martha Flakes of Thibodaux, Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis of Thibodaux and Mary Louis Williams of CA; and brothers, Jules Jr. and Lawrence Flakes of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Elizabeth Brown Flakes; and brothers, Eddie and Raymond Flakes
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Raymond ‘Lil 20’ Washington

• age 42, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 11, 2004, in a work-related accident
• visitation today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; a religious service place today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Raymond Washington Sr.; sisters, Valerie, Sandra and Charlette Washington, all of Napoleonville; brother, Kenneth Washington of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Washington; a brother, Joseph Washington
• employed at Clause Farms in Napoleonville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

MARCH 20, 2004

Louise Stewart Moore

• age 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, March 13, 2004
• visitation today at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Connie A. Moore of Napoleonville and Linda M. Moore of Franklin, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charley Moore Jr.; her parents, Ike Sr. and Chaney Harris Stewart; five brothers, Ike Stewart Jr., Jack Stewart, Edward Stewart, Freddie Stewart and Willie Nelson; four sisters, Annie Mae Taylor, Lucille Holly, Eva Thomas and Cindy Stewart; and one grandson, Scott V. Moore
• deaconess at St. John Baptist Church

Josephine ‘Teet’ W. Simmons

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2004
• visitation today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; religious services today at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Albert Simmons Jr., Alfred Simmons and Joseph Simmons, all of Houma; two brothers, the Rev. Frederick Clark Jr. and the Rev. Johnny Clark of Houma; six sisters, Theresa Bradley, Patricia Abram, Gail C. Spencer, Elaine Lin, Helen C. Ricks and Debra Russell, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Simmons Sr.; her parents, Helen K. Clark and Joseph Williams; her stepfather, Frederick Clark Sr.; one sister, Evelyn Washington; and two grandchildren
• homemaker and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church

Herman Thomas

• age 84, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Miller Thomas; his parents, Luke and Carrie Thomas; one sister, Clementine Thomas Flanders; and five brothers, Adolph Sr., Clarence Sr., Ivory, Ernest and Joseph Thomas
• served as the head deacon at St. Paul Baptist Church for many years

 

MARCH 21, 2004

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MARCH 22, 2004

Mary ‘Doo’ Hester Belanger

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. March 21, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Robert W. "Bob" Belanger of Houma; mother, Belle Agnes Hebert Hester of Houma; son, John Belanger of Bayou Blue; daughters, Teri Fanguy and Monique Belanger; sisters, Ada Belle Hester of Houma and Beverly Stephens of Houston; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Henry Millard Hester
• retired registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center and a medical surgery department charge nurse; served in the U. S. Navy Medical Corp
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dorothy ‘Dot T’ Labit Champagne

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 11:45 a.m. March 19, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Percy Paul Champagne; son, Michael James Champagne; and sisters, Edrith Toups, Bernice Pontiff and Dolores Deroche
• preceded in death by her parents, Francois and Mertilia Babin Labit; son, Michael J. Champagne; an infant daughter; brother, Magnus Labit; and sister, Mildred Labit
• Samart Funeral Home

Janice Estella Jelks Cressionie

• age 39, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7:03 a.m. March 19, 2004
• visitation today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Huey Cressionie; her mother, Elenor Nacio Jelks; son, Huey Cressionie Jr.; daughters, Linda, Christina, Betty and Cindy Cressionie; brothers, Phillip and Jamie Jelks; sisters, Joann Kern and Paula Brosette; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Charles B. Jelks; and brother, Elroy Jelks
• Samart Funeral Home

Eula Marie Usie Duet

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. March 20, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Alphonse "A. J." Duet Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; daughter, Adeline Kraemer of Houma; adopted daughter, Beverly Sapia of Raceland; brother, Henry Usie of Houma; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Duet Sr.; parents, Oscar and Ozia Thibodaux Usie; son, Joseph Duet; brothers, Junius, Clifton, Euia, Nolan and Eustis Usie; and sister, Lillian Guidry
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard Lawrence ‘Dickie’ Griffin Jr.

• age 31, a native of Cut Off and resident of Grand Isle, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20, 2004
• visitation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• survived by his parents, Richard L. Sr. and Diana Dean Rodrigue; brother, Charles Cheramie; sister, Angela Bagala; and half-sister, Angela Griffin Barrios
• Samart Funeral Home

Joshua Cade ‘Josh’ Kidwell

• age 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. March 19, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his parents, David and Kelly Lee Fortner Kidwell of Houma; sister, Tifny Kidwell of Houma; and grandparents, Jimmy and Carol Kidwell of Slidell, Earl and Joyce Layton of Slidell, and Steve and Vickie Fortner of Edwardsville, Ill
• bartender for Café Milano
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elsie Knobloch

• age 96, a native of Oklahoma and a long-time resident of Thibodaux, died, Feb. 10, 2004, in Arlington, Va.
• memorial services today at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her sister, Kathleen Cole; and a niece, Susanne Martin Campbell
• preceded in death by her husband, Gene Knobloch, a former radio personality and entertainer
• moved to Washington, D.C. to work in the Navy Department during World War II; then worked for the State Department at the UN Conference in London and for the Navy again in the Philippines; returning to America in 1948 she met her husband at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and they settled down in Thibodaux; worked the accounting department of local sugar mills during grinding season and was involved in community activities with her husband, who was known as "the Bard of the Bayou," who passed away in 1978; lived in Thibodaux with her mother, until her passing, then moved to Washington in 1993 to be with her sister

Victor L. Legendre

• age 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died March 21, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 69 years, Lurline Robinson Legendre; son, Clifton J. Legendre of Sulphur; daughters, Eula Mae L. Leonard, Betty L. Usey, Mabel L. Barrilleaux, Corlis Ann L. Chiasson and Earline L. Chiasson, all of Chackbay, and Nancy L. Benoit of Thibodaux; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Victorin and Angelie Rodrigue Legendre; grandchildren, Tammy Benoit, Carla and Dymphna Chiasson, Charlie Leonard and Yvette Usey; brothers, Kleibert and Denis Legendre; sisters, Leah L. Chiasson, Lucette L. Ockmond, Clara L. Rhodes, Eugenie L. Rose and Louise L. Rose
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Richard Paul Louviere

• age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Black, died at 3:30 a.m. March 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Beatrice Richard Louviere of Gibson; brohers, Gary W. Louviere of Gibson and Barry G. Louviere of Houma; nephew, Norman "J.J." Bergeron of Bayou Black
• preceded in death by his father, Norman Anthony Louviere; brother, Norman J. "N. J." Louviere
• truck driver with Red Man Inc. and a former employee of Louisiana Compressor Maintenance; parishioner of St. Anthony
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Glynn Dale Molinere

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 1:10 p.m. March 21, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service held Tuesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet Molinere; stepson, Shawn LeBoeuf; stepdaughter, Angie LeBoeuf; daughter, Caressa Molinere; brothers, Gary, Kenneth and Floyd Molinere; sister, Carolyn Ordoyne; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Cleveland Molinere; and brother, Cleveland Molinere Jr.
• member of the VFW
• Samart Funeral Home

Eula Flakes Reado

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died March 18, 2004
• religious service was held today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Mount Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Matthews; son in law, Henry Matthews Jr.; grandchildren, Jasmine and Henry Matthews III; sisters, Louella Rhodes, Martha Flakes of Thibodaux, Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis of Thibodaux and Mary Louis Williams; and brothers, Jules Jr. and Lawrence Flakes of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Elizabeth Brown Flakes; and brothers, Eddie and Raymond Flakes
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Michael Lee Shellman

• age 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Wellington, Fla., died March 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Palms West Funeral Home and Crematory in Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; funeral services today at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Dania; father, Lee Shellman; stepparents, Jerry and Laverne Caldwell; brothers, Donny Varnes and wife, Faith, and Darrell Varnes and wife, Angie; sisters, Tonya Scott and fiance, Jimmy, and Kimberly Shellman; best friends, Rick and Colleen; six nephews; and five nieces. Shellman and his family lived in Houma for years while he worked as a merchant marine for Edison Chouest Offshore
• Palms West Funeral Home

 

MARCH 23, 2004

Keith J. Cheramie

• age 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Marie Georges; parents, Larry and Jean Lafont Cheramie; grandmother, Rose Callais; daughter, Nadia Melancon; brother, Randal Cheramie
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont
• brother of the late Ronnie Cheramie
• Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ronnie J. Cheramie

• age 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Paulette Weaver Cheramie; parents, Larry J. and Jean Lafont Cheramie; son, Michael J. Cheramie; grandmother, Rose Callais; and brother, Randal Cheramie
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont. He was the brother of the late Keith Cheramie
• Samart Funeral Home

Enolia Griffin Guilbeau

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died March 22, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raleigh Guilbeau; sons, Jimmy and Robert Toups; daughters, Beverly and Carol Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Oria Kiger Griffin; grandson, Jimmy Toups Jr.; and brothers, Derris, Richard, Eunice and Gilbert Griffin
• Samart Funeral Home

Leonard L. Rhodes

• age 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 16, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Wednesday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Monica Rhodes of Napoleonville; sons, Lanny Keith Rhodes of San Jose, Calif.; Jerome Rhodes of Sacramento, Calif.; and Tyrone Dorsey of Napoleonville; brothers, Gustave and Edward L. Rhodes of Napoleonville and Donald Rhodes Sr. of New Orleans; sisters, Mary Elkie Murray of Los Angeles, Florence Rhodes of Pasadena, Calif., Genevie Andrew and Diane Rhodes of Napoleonville; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Martha Rhodes; and brother, Dan Rhodes
• retired farm laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Billy Sid Roberson

• age 76, a native and resident of Grand Saline, Texas, died March 21, 2004
• visitation today at Bartley Funeral Home of Grand Saline; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Woodside Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ann Roberson of Grand Saline; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Judy Roberson; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Larry and Karen Granier of Hammond and Doug and Ann Granier of Thibodaux; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jack White of Bend, Ore., grandchildren, Corey Roberson, Robert White, Chad Roberson, Robecca Volk, Katherine White and Jennifer Roberson; step-grandchildren, Jane and Sara Granier; great-granddaughter, Lola White; step-great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Granier; sister, Mary Elliott of Tyler, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, Willis "Boss" Harris and Nora Chancey Roberson; stepmother, Faye Roberson; and brothers, Willis, Jack and Kirk Roberson
• purchasing agent in the petroleum industry and a member of the Colfax Masonic Lodge; served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict
• Bartley Funeral Home of Grand Saline

 

MARCH 24, 2004

Keith J. Cheramie

• age 33, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Marie Georges; parents, Larry and Jean Lafont Cheramie; grandmother, Rose Callais; daughter, Nadia Melancon; brother, Randal Cheramie
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont
• brother of the late Ronnie Cheramie
• Samart Funeral Home

Ronnie J. Cheramie

• age 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. March 20, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Paulette Weaver Cheramie; parents, Larry J. and Jean Lafont Cheramie; son, Michael J. Cheramie; stepdaughter, Jana Adams; grandmother, Rose Callais; brother, Randal Cheramie; and step-granddaughter, Keelsi Felarise
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Adam and Louise Eymard Cheramie and Adam Lafont
• brother of the late Keith Cheramie
• Samart Funeral Home

John A. Duplantis Sr.

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. March 21, 2004
• memorial service held Thursday at Victory Christian Center in Schriever; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Roberta Lirette Duplantis; sons, John Jr., Taylor and Todd Duplantis; daughter, Deborah D. Dupre; sister, Shirley Voisin; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Hazel Voisin Duplantis Sr.; brothers Nelson and Sylvest "S. J." Duplantis; and sister, Mary Ann Duplantis

Ralph Fagan Sr.

• age 75, a native of Silas, Ala., resident of Larose and former resident of Lucedale, Miss., died March 23, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Laura Lee V. Fagan; sons, Ralph "Buster" Jr. and Kent J. Fagan; daughter, Kim F. Lance; brother, Rex Fagan; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Ada Lee Taylor Fagan; son, Todd J. Fagan; and sister, Louise Fagan
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Norris Joseph Galliano Sr.

• age 54, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:20 a.m. March 23, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Julie Borne Galliano; mother, Onise Marie Lathrop Galliano; sons and daughters-in-law, Norris "Nuckle" Jr. and Courtney Galliano; Jody and Jill Cody Galliano; daughter and son-in-law, Dodie-Dee and Tracey Thomassie; brothers, Moise Jr. and Horace Galliano; sisters, Loretta Ledet, Mary Gisclair and Aneise Doucet; and grandchildren, Nicholas John and Alec John Galliano
• preceded in death by his father, Moise Galliano Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Willard John ‘Sonny’ Songe

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. March 23, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dora Martin Songe of Houma; sons, R. Martin and Douglas E. Songe; brothers, LeRoy, Everette and James M. Songe; daughters, Jeanne Songe Brown, Olivia Songe Labit and Victoria Songe Detiveaux; sisters, Norma Signorie and Rosemary Whitney; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willis Jean and Margaret Boquet Songe; granddaughter, Margaret Ann Brown; great-grandson, Christopher Malcolm; brother, Norris J. Songe Sr.; and sisters, Ruth Voisin and Lonis Brien
• retired pilot for Halliburton; U. S. Army Air Force veteran; past president of the Bourg Lions Club, Cub Scout pack master, troop leader of the Boy Scouts, member of Little Theater, president of Krewe of Flames, commander of the Sheriff’s Flying Posse and numerous other groups
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tammy Gaspard Trosclair

• age 39, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died 2:42 p.m. March 22, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kent Anthony Trosclair; father, Lindsey Joseph Gaspard; son, Abel Anthony Trosclair Sr.; brothers, Gary, Warren, Lindsey Jr. and Allen Gaspard; sisters, Carolyn and Jody Gaspard; and grandchildren, Lauren and Abel Trosclair Jr.
• preceded in death by her mother, Sally Terrebonne Gaspard
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 25, 2004

Arthur Joseph Blanchard

• age 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. March 23, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with burial at Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by his stepdaughter, Melba A. Matherne; brothers, Linus, Robert and Camille Blanchard; sisters, Eunice Voisin and Eula Vizier; three stepgranddaughters; aqnd two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Luke Blanchard; parents, Claymile and Albertine Benoit Blanchard; stepson, Milton Anthony Matherne Sr.; brothers, George, Irvin and Albert Blanchard; sisters, Emily Hebert and Amelia Domingue; and step-grandson, Milton Anthony Matherne Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Haroldine Marie Melancon Powell

• age 61, a native of Lockport and resident of Morgan City, died March 21, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons Jason Martin and Daniel Powell; daughters, Cindy Hebert, Donna Martin, Crystal Stiles, Nicole Fisher; sisters, Toni Landwehr and Dianne Bourg; brothers, Gable, John, Larry, Allen and Gregory Melancon; grandchildren, Mary Martin, Heather Walton, Johnna Walton, Brandy Martin, Lauren Martin, Juan Christopher Martin, Jason Martin Jr., Billy Altimari, Brittney Fisher, Bryan Fisher, Cheyenn Martin and Sara Sweetser; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harence and Bonnie Melancon; grandmother, Agnes Orgeron; granddaughter, Alicia Martin; and nephew, Scott Melancon
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

John Joseph Rodrigue Sr.

• age 70, a native of Pointe-aux-Chene and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. March 24, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shirley Chaisson Rodrigue; sons, David, Allen, Lionel, Glenn, Melvin, Yancey, John Snyder, Christopher and Eric Rodrigue; daughters, Amelia Young, Marjorie Rodrigue, Susan Robles, Charlene Percle, Samantha Rodrigue, Daisy Rodrigue and Marlene Rodrigue; brothers, Paul, Emile and Claude Rodrigue; sister, Alexandria Crochet; 35 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• precedd in death by his parents, Montar and Fabiolla Neal Rodrigue; sons, John Joseph Jr. and Eric Joseph Rodrigue; and three sisters
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 26, 2004

Clara Belle Stevens Danos

• age 77, a native and resident of Lockport died March 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Holy Savior, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her son, David Stevens; daughter, Julie Stevens Toups; sisters, Mabel Chauvin and Dora Mae Sevin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Elson "Ces" Stevens; second husband, Johnny Danos Jr.; parents, Lubin and Lucia Melancon Allemand; son, Patrick Joseph Stevens; daughter, Deborah Marie Stevens; brothers, Alvin, Lubin Jr., Herbert, Norman, Lawrence and Nolan Allemand; sisters, Emelda Hebert and Maude Bourgeois
• parishioner of Holy Savior
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Elda Breaux Keller

• age 95, a native of Welsh and resident of Lutcher, died March 24, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Gramercy; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina
• survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Milton Jr. and Bobbie Keller, Roy Keller, Leon and Audrey Keller, Ray Keller, Thomas and Hazel Keller and Daniel and Lynda Keller; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Kelly; daughter, Joyce Delahoussaye; brother, Eddie Breaux; 48 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Keller Sr.; parents, Eddie and Theresa Babin Breaux; daughter-in-law, Joyce Keller; brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux; sisters, Beatrice Concienne, Ruth Thibodaux and Marie Ledet; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher

Noelie Robichaux Orgeron

• age 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:22 a.m. March 25, 2004
• visitation today 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, Freddie Joseph Jr. and Johnny Joseph Orgeron Sr.; daughter, Marie Orgeron Foret; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Joseph Orgeron Sr.; parents, John and Elizabeth Sevin Robichaux; son, Wilton Joseph Orgeron; daughter, Bertha Orgeron Hebert; brothers, Jean and Louis Robichaux; sisters, Elizabeth Robichaux Loupe and Bridget Robichaux Bernard; and one grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lowell Pauk Oubre

• age 54, died March 24, 2004
• visitation today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial announced later, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Melva Tipton Oubre; mother, Therese Gravois Oubre; sons, Chet Oubre and Richard Naquin Jr.; daughters, Mandy Falgoust, Connie Hebert and Shannon Ferguson; brother, Eddie Oubre Jr.; sisters, Catherine Hymel and Annette Stein; and grandchildren, Alex, Brandon and Dillan Falgoust, Chase Ferguson and Kobe Naquin
• preceded in death by his father, Eddie Oubre Sr.; brothers, Wade and Timothy Oubre; and sister, Ellen Mula
• Alexander Funeral Home

Claude Tyler

• age 54, a native of Pineville and resident of Thibodaux, died March 26, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Kathleen Gaubert Tyler; son, Rodney Tyler; daughter, Heather Tyler; brother, Charles Tyler; sisters, Julie, Rose and Gladys Tyler; one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Virginia Smith Tyler
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earl Woods Sr.

• age 64, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. March 24, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Allen Chapel AME Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Rosalie Woods of Thibodaux; sons, Earl Woods Jr, and Vincent T. Woods of Baton Rouge, Troy R. Woods of Raceland; daughters, Debra Woods of Raceland and Penny E. Woods of Thibodaux; brothers, Raymond Woods of Chackbay and Rennard Woods Sr. of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Joseph Woods Sr., and Charlotte Robinson Woods; brothers, Joseph Jr., Henry Sr., James Sr., Andrew and Roy Woods; and sister, Shirley Woods
• member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing and woodworking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

MARCH 27, 2004

Tyler ‘Boutsy’ Breaux Sr.

• age 23, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Shannon Lynn Lichenstein Breaux of Houma; his parents, Terry J. Breaux Sr. and Myra Hebert Breaux of Dulac; two sons, Tyler Breaux Jr. and Bryce Breaux of Houma; one brother, Terry Breaux Jr. of Dulac; one sister, Tonya B. Eschete of Dulac; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Dawn Lirette of Bourg; his grandparents, Claude and Lois Price and Myron and Eula Hebert of Dulac; his great-grandmother, Cora Carrere of Dulac; four nieces, Megan Whisler, Haley Lirette, Kiley Lirette and Remley Lirette; and two nephews, Aaron Dupre and Colby John Lirette
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Nolan Breaux Sr.; his great-grandfather, Lawrence Carrere; his great-grandmother, Ellida Babin; and his great-grandfather, Renee Breaux
• nitro assistant with Halliburton, a 1998 high-school graduate of Ellender Memorial and a loving husband, father, son and friend; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elda Breaux Keller

• age 95, a native of Welsh and resident of Lutcher, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004
• visitation today at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Gramercy; mass today at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina
• survived by six sons and daughters-in-law, Milton Jr. and Bobbie Keller, Roy Keller, Leon and Audrey Keller, Ray Keller, Thomas and Hazel Keller and Daniel and Lynda Keller; two daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Kelly and Joyce Delahoussaye; one brother, Eddie Breaux; 48 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton Keller Sr.; her parents, Eddie and Theresa Babin Breaux; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Keller; three brothers, Phillip, Cevera and Leo Breaux; three sisters, Beatrice Concienne, Ruth Thibodaux and Marie Ledet; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher

 

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MARCH 29, 2004

Roy Joseph Allemand

• age 60, a native and resident of Lockport, died March 29, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Lockport; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Betty Becnel Allemand; son, Kyle Allemand; daughter, Ericka Guidry; brothers, Johnny and Roland Allemand; sisters, Vivian Parr, Lillian Rome, Betty Chiasson, Lilly Rose Trosclair and Marion Cretini; eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Xavier and Celestine Breaux Allemand
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Thomas Wayne ‘P-Nut’ Jackson Jr.

• age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. March 23, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tina Louise Pellegrin Jackson of Houma; parents, Thomas Wayne Sr. and Bonnie Olivier Jackson of Houma; daughters, Candace Leigh Jackson and Hannah Claire Jackson of Houma; brother, Russell Paul Jackson of Houma; and sister, Kelly Jackson Johnson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas R. and Hazel Jackson, Austin and Julia Olivier
• nitrogen specialist with Halliburton Energy Services; member of the Krewe of Hercules and the KC Council 6170
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Henry Lee Johnson

• native of Dry Prong and resident of Luling, died March 27, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Luling; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling
• survived by his wife, Lois Rita Toups Johnson; children, Gregory T., Cassie A. Kaplan, Rick M. and Kerry C. Hotard, Shannon B. and Tracy S; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Michael Kaplan, Lonie Hotard, Alison P. Johnson, Stephanie H. Johnson and Pamela G. Johnson; brothers and sisters, Winard Johnson, Earline J. Jones, Florine J. Swinson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Louise S. Johnson, Williams W. Jones, Robert Swinson, Marie Johnson, Randall J. and Louis Toups and Betty Toups; grandchildren, Brad, Sondra, Kelsey, Eden, Jonah and Christin Johnson, Joshua, Heather and Bailee Kaplan, Lance, Chad and Sarah Hotard; and step-grandchildren, Scott and Clint Hotard
• preceded in death by his parents, Alphonso A. and Sarah D. Johnson
• retired from Monsanto Chemical; former owner of Little Schoolhouse Supplies; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Betty Lou Doss Larocca

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died March 27, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Larocca Sr.; mother, Emily Doss Romagoz; son, Lawrence J. Larocca Jr.; daughter, Sheila Larocca Barbera; brother, Harold Doss Sr.; four grandaughters; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Howard Romagoz; and brother, James Doss
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mabel Ann Marcel

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:17 a.m. March 26, 2004
• religious services was held today at the KC Hall in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Ferrel Paul Marcel; sons, Craig and Brad Marcel; and sisters, Marline LeBouef, Stella Marcel and Betty Tillman
• preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mabel Guy Benoit
• food preparer for Danny’s Fried Chicken
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Sarah Chambers Marshall

• age 82, a native of Clifton Forge, Va., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:05 p.m. March 28, 2004, at the Suites of Sugar Mill Point in Houma
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Mildred Louise "Millie" Smith and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Masterson; son, Thomas Edward Marshall; grandchildren, Patrick Michael Smith, Timothy Matthew Smith, Sarah Cox Masterson, Catherine Chambers Masterson, Allison Nancy Marshall and Emily Joel Marshall; great-grandson, Jacob Michael Smith
• preceded in death by her husband, George Ernest Marshall Jr.; parents, Mildred Sutton Chambers and Willis Ernest Chambers; brother, George Sutton Chambers
• Landry’s Funeral Home

James ‘Ray’ Pierce

• age 80, a resident of Gheens, died at 2:50 p.m. March 28, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dally Breaux Jr.; brother, A.J. "Bobby" Pierce; sister, Francis Yancey; grandchildren, Jacob Breaux and wife Courtney, Jared Breaux and wife, Michelle and Jessica Breaux and fiance Jarred Freeman
• preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Selma Falgout Pierce
• member of the Raceland VFW
• Falgout Funeral Home

Diane Theresa Duplantis Scott

• age 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. March 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Reggie, Darrell and Horace Scott Jr.; daughter, Racheal Scott; brothers, Errol and Floyd Duplantis; sisters, Leona Landry and Ouida Dupre; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Irving Paul and Elise Picou Duplantis; and brothers, Allen and Irving Duplantis Jr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Delores E. Serigny

• age 62, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 p.m. March 26, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her brother, Raymond Serigny; sisters, Virgis Sanamao and Dolcina Melancon
• preceded in death by her parents, Maxine and Elemira Crosby Serigny
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Margie A. Thibodeaux

• age 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:06 p.m. March 26, 2004
• religious service was held today at the KC Hall in Chauvin, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mary "May" Roddy Authement; sons, Errol and Jody Thibodeaux; daughters, Karen Bordok, Robin Williams Robling and Tany Neal; brothers, Sterling and Arnold Authement; sister, Judy Jackson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elton Paul Thibodeaux; and father, Israel Merciner Authement
• Samart Funeral Home

Adam Thoedore Waguespack Jr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Vacherie, died March 23, 2004.
  mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 51 years, Virgia Waguespack; sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Jeanne Waguespack, Dale and Helen Waguespack, Brian and Marcia Waguespack and Paul and Pamela Waguespack; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan W. and Chad Weidert and Shelia W. and S. Webb Holland; grandchildren, Toni W. and Scott Dantonio, Nicholas, Reid, Dana, Desi, John, Adam William and Miriam Waguespack, Chase, Dustin and Emily Weidert and Matthew Holland. Great-grandchild, Luke Dantonio; brothers, Donald, Lloyd, Lester and Clifford Waguespack
• preceded in death by his parents Adam Sr. and Myrthee S. Waguespack; and brother George Waguespack
• retired employee of Waguespack Insurance Agency for 48 years; member of Knights of Columbus #1514 and member of North Vacherie Volunteer Fire Department; native and resident of Vacherie, La.; served in the U. S. Navy
• Alexander Funeral Home

 

MARCH 30, 2004

Jackie Frederick Hebert

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