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Obituaries November, 2002 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 August 2004

NOVEMBER 1, 2002

Hilton Paul Boudloche

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Vera Malbrough Boudloche of Houma; one son, Joey Boudloche and wife, Roberta Lambert Boudloche of Houma; two daughters, Joy Boudloche Osborn and husband, Charles Osborn of Yorba Linda, Calif., and Jan Boudloche Bueche and husband, Kerry Bueche of Houma; one sister, Hilda Pitre of Delcambre; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Bueche and wife, Ann, Jeremy Boudloche and wife, Becky, Kelly Bueche Phillips and husband, Jeremy, Michelle Osborn, Kristy Boudloche, Leah Bueche Maynard and husband, Kirk and Lindsey Bueche; and four great-grandchildren, J.T. Phillips, Gabrielle Bueche, Alex Boudloche and Jenna Boudloche

• preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Boudloche and Emma Mazerac Boudloche; two brothers, Eldridge Boudloche and Gilmore Boudloche; and one sister, Helen Boudloche

• retired mechanic with G.G. Marcel for 36 years and was a lifetime member of the Stinkers Club and past member of the Krewe of Flames; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patsy Angelette Eschette

• age 51, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:16 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Kurt Eschette; her parents, Roy Angelette Sr. and Rose Angelette; one son Matthew Eschette; one daughter, Heather Eschette; three brothers, Bobby, Ronnie and Keith Angelette; and one sister, Crystal Angelette Redmond

Ormond Mackey

• age 15, a native of New Orleans and resident of Harvey, died at 3:16 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2002

• funeral services today at Greater St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Belle Chasse, with burial in Mackey Cemetery

• survived by his parents, Darrell Dillard and Trudy Mackey; his grandparents, Delores Smith and Chester Dillard; two brothers, Michael Mackey and Devante Dillard; and one sister, Emerald Dillard

• Heritage Funeral Directors

F. B. Oatis

• age 73, a native of Mississippi and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by eight daughters, Willean Lewis of Mississippi, Annya Ausma of Napoleonville, Antionette Jupiter of Seattle, Jennifer Baloney of Kenner, Lori McGee of New Orleans, Darlene Bill and Tammy Cheatham, both of Thibodaux and Greta L. Myles of Labadieville; four sons, Frederick and Bobby Oatis, both of Labadieville, Charles Oatis of Gulfport, Miss., and Ricky Cheatham of Labadieville; two brothers, C.L. Barnes of Prentiss, Miss., and Lugene Barnes of Pachuta, Miss.; two sisters, Roselee Barnes of St. Louis and Eliza Barnes of Prentiss; 23 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Cheatham Oatis; his parents, Belfred and Rhoda Jordan Oatis; four brothers; and two sisters

• parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church

Susan Reneé Robichaux

• age 34, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by two brothers, Steven Robichaux of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Branham Bergeron of Lilburn, Ga.; her grandmothers, Eula Robichaux and Olive Parsons; and one niece, Megan Robichaux

• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Joseph Robichaux and Sandra Ruth Parsons Robichaux

• retail manager for E-Z Serve

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rufus Steward

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

• survived by one son, Claude Anthony Steward of New Orleans; three daughters, Sheila Ann Thomas and Zelda Shanell Smith, both of Houma and Christina Steward of Morgan City; four brothers, the Rev. Raymond Steward of Montegut, Jerry Steward II, Royal Steward and Marvin Steward of Houma; three sisters, Bertha S. Coleman, Barbara S. McKinley and Hilda S. Wilson, all of Houma; and 12 grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Alzena Johnson Steward; his parents, Jerry Steward Sr. and Octavia Pete Steward; his grandparents, Alex and Laura Pete; two brothers, Bobby and Melvin Steward; and one sister, Marion Steward

Letitia A. Webre

• age 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Saturday at the cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Webre; four brothers; and three sisters

Connor Finnian Wright

• infant twin, native and resident of San Diego, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002

• gaveside services Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. Francisville

• survived by their parents, William H. Wright IV and Sandra Savoie Wright, stationed with the U.S. Navy in San Diego; two brothers, William Mason Wright and Braedan James Wright of San Diego; their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wright III of Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Boxill of Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Boyce J. Bourque of Cut Off and Dr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Savoie of Mobile, Ala.; their great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wright Jr. of Baton Rouge, Billie Jean Camus of Shreveport, Mr. and Mrs. Noles A. Collins Sr. of Cut Off and Mr. and Mrs. Ames Savoie of Galliano; and their great-great-grandmother, Olivia Toups of Houma

Nicholas Quinn Wright

• infant twin, native and resident of San Diego, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002

• gaveside services Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. Francisville

• survived by their parents, William H. Wright IV and Sandra Savoie Wright, stationed with the U.S. Navy in San Diego; two brothers, William Mason Wright and Braedan James Wright of San Diego; their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wright III of Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Boxill of Baton Rouge; Mr. and Mrs. Boyce J. Bourque of Cut Off and Dr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Savoie of Mobile, Ala.; their great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wright Jr. of Baton Rouge, Billie Jean Camus of Shreveport, Mr. and Mrs. Noles A. Collins Sr. of Cut Off and Mr. and Mrs. Ames Savoie of Galliano; and their great-great-grandmother, Olivia Toups of Houma

 

NOVEMBER 3, 2002

James Laverne Raffray

• age 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Labadieville, died on Friday, Nov. 1, 2002

• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Karen Dubois Raffray; his mother, Odeene Ulmer Raffray; one son, Jaymes Raffray; one daughter, Crystal Raffray; one brother, George Allen Raffray; and four sisters, Diane Dew, Marie Thibodaux, Ruth Gray and Dessie Crager

• preceded in death by his father, Alden Raffray

Neola C. Tucker

• age 97, a native of Chauvin and resident of Cullman, Ala., died on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002

• visitation today at Moss Service Funeral Home; religious services Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Cullman City Cemetery

• survived by two sons, William L. Tucker Jr. of Cullman and Ramon A. Tucker of Houma; one daughter, Jean C. Muster of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Rhea Matherne; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Lee Tucker; and one daughter-in-law, Loretta M. Pellegrin Tucker

• former registered nurse

 

NOVEMBER 4, 2002

Phillip ‘Bearcat’ ‘Jr.’ Gaudet III

• age 52, a native and resident of Luling, died at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by his former wife, Joan Breaux Gaudet; his stepmother, Della Somme Gaudet; one son, Jesse Gaudet; one daughter, Becky Gaudet Vedros; one sister, Carol LeSage; three stepsisters, Michele Osburn, Henrietta Somme and Ava Somme; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Gaudet Jr. and Loretta Sevin Gaudet

• U. S. Air Force Veteran

Adam “Big Foot” Rodrigue

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sisters, Pauline R. Plaisance and Loretta R. Perez

• preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Adams Rodrigue; his parents, Anidas Rodrigue and Beatrice Rodrigue; one son, Paul Eschette; one brother, Anidas Rodrigue Jr.; and his mother, Maria D. Rodrigue

Sidney J. Roger Jr.

• age 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park

• survived by his wife, Una Lirette Roger; his mother, Gladys Pitre Roger; one son, Sidney J. Roger III; two daughters, Tara Gingell and Monica Roger; two brothers, Harold Roger and Carol Roger; and four sisters, Laura Mae Leonard, Judy Bourg, Loretta Adams and Barbara Monahan

• preceded in death by his father, Sidney J. Roger Sr.; and two brothers, Roland Roger and Peter Roger

• member of the Knights of Columbus

Leonise Marie Terrebonne

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:38 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery

• survived by two brothers, Maurice “Mike” Terrebonne and Rodney “PT” Terrebonne; and three sisters, Hazel Dupre, Irene Kern and Earline Pitre

• preceded in death by her parents, Dominic Terrebonne and Nathilde Cheramie Terrebonne; two brothers, Leo K. Terrebonne and Irvy Terrebonne; and three sisters, Augusta Adams, Eleanore Terrebonne and Genevieve Doucet

• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ricky John Trahan

• age 43, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002

• memorial services Wednesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church, with burial Thursday in Rogers Cemetery

• survived by his mother, Jerlyn Porche Hue; his stepfather, Junius Hue; two brothers, Kim Michael Trahan and Marti Trahan; one stepbrother, Chris Hue; one sister, Christine Bertinot; one stepsister, Magie Hue; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his father, Cyril Trahan; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis “Paco” Porche and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Trahan

• several years ago, he had donated a kidney to his mother

Henry John ‘Redbone’ Watkins Jr.

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002

• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at New St. Paul Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Deborah Cox Watkins; three son, Henry John Watkins III, Anthony Joseph Watkins and Emanuel Christopher Miller; four daughters, Antoinette Marie Watkins, Lucinda Watkins Stewart, Catherine Watkins and Karen Smith; one brother, Leon Watkins; one sister, Venessa Robichaux; and 15 grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Watkins and Henry John Watkins Sr.; and one brother, Jerry Robichaux

• Baptist and was employee of Karl’s Café

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2002

Carl Michael Duet

• age 48, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Cheryl Hebert Duet; his parents, Edmond Duet and Elvida Cheramie Duet; two sons, Jason and Brandon Duet; one daughter, Ashley Duet; and two brothers, Bob and Bryan Duet

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Melanie Plaisance Rodriguez

• age 95, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by numerous nieces and nephews

• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Rodriguez; her parents, Raymond and Bertha Templet Plaisance; and six brothers, Lawless, Wallace, Benson, Severin, Jessie and Gaston Plaisance

• member of St. Mary’s Ladies Altar Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 349

Benjamin Floyd Walton Jr.

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Alexandria, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002

• visitation today at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home in Alexandria and to service time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Pineville

• survived by his wife, Nannette Carr Walton of Alexandria; one son, Dr. Ben Walton III of Alexandria; one daughter, Ann Walton of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren; Benji Walton IV, Charles Walton and Mary Walton, all of Alexandria; one brother, Bill Walton of Navarre, Fla.; and two sisters, Floyd Millburn of Baton Rouge and Jane Thompson of Higganum, Conn.

• preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Benjamin Walton Sr. and Cecile Garcie Walton; two sisters, Juanita Kyle and Melba Carr; and one brother, P.G. Walton

• pharmaceutical representative for Lederle Laboratories for 37 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria; served as Sunday School teacher for the senior high department and administrative board member; charter member of the Alexandria Aquatic and Racquet Club and was a Navy veteran of World War II

• John Kramer & Son Funeral Home

 

NOVEMBER 6, 2002

Ethel Singleton Aston

• age 95, a native and resident of Randolph, Miss., died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002

• funeral services today at Mortimer Funeral Home Chapel in Pontotoc, Miss, with burial in Oak Springs Cemetery in Calhoun County, Miss.

• survived by six daughters, Trillia Blue of Vardaman, Miss., Maxine Braddock of Bruce, Miss., Mattie Frances Nabors of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Mary Ellen Bergeron of Bourg, Sue Douthitt of Grand Bay, Ala. and Carolyn Talley Boatwright of Dalton, Ga.; three sons, John Luther Aston of Houma, Thomas Aston of Bourg and James Hubert Aston of Randolph; one sister, Ina Hardy of Nederland, Texas; 36 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband; her parents, John D. and Mary Frances Singleton; two sons, William Henry Aston and Earl Buron Aston; five sisters, two brothers; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• member of Randolph Baptist Church

Walterine “Sue” Cenac

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002

• survived by two sons, Joel and Martin Cenac Jr.; one daughter, Mary Ann Cenac Bourg; two brothers, Junius Blanchard and Leo Blanchard; one sister, Elsie Mae Blanchard LeBlanc; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, Martin Cenac Sr.; her parents, Walter Blanchard Sr. and Agnes Authement Blanchard; one brother, Walter Blanchard Jr.; and two sisters, Lelo Chaisson and Bessie Trosclair

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Margaret Elizabeth “Mog” Morrison Coker

• age 93, a native of Plain Dealing and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel; graveside services Friday at Rocky Mount Cemetery in Rocky Mount

• survived by one son, Billy Coker of Houma; two daughters, Jean Sharp and Earline Davidson of Houma; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Coker; her parents, Samuel Morrison and Ludie Ford Morrison; one daughter, Maxine Coker; two brothers, Jack Morrison and Maurice Morrison; and four sisters, Mary Bundy, Bobbie Harvey, Juanita Morrison and Eloise Nowak

• homemaker and a member of Christ Baptist Church

John Herbert Gaudet

• age 68, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived his wife, Judith Gamble Gaudet; three sons, Tim Smith, Scott Smith and Duane Smith; one daughter, Gaynell Gaudet Ardillo; three brothers, Victor, Felix and Louis Gaudet; two sisters, Christine Verrett and Loraine Aucoin; and seven grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Roselie Fryou Gaudet; one son, John Jeffrey Gaudet; and three brothers, Hembley “Man”, Gilday and Arnes Gaudet

Dean Guillory

• age 62, a native of Eunice and resident of Terrebonne Parish died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002

• memorial services Thursday at Coteau Road Baptist Church

• survived by three sons, Claiborne Morvant Jr., Scott Morvant and Mike Morvant; two daughters, Tammy Schmidt and Betsy Breaux; two sisters, Leander Johnson and Joyce Rouse; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Artion Guillory; and one brother, Ezeb Guillory

• retired deputy from Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office

Flavie Gautreaux Melancon

• age 94, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002

• services at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose

• survived by one daughter, Bobbie M. Melancon of Larose; one stepdaughter, Ruth M. Richardel of Larose; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Melancon; her parents, Alexandre and Alma Guidry Gautreaux; one daughter, Joanna M. Bourgeois; three brothers, Sidney, Rene and Alex Gautreaux; and one sister, Viola G. Federine

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

George O. Norris III

• age 58, a native of Longview, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial services Friday at the funeral home

• survived by his wife, Marguerite Hoffmann Norris; his parents, George and Robinette Norris; two daughters and sons-in-law, Leigh and Mike Chandler and Laura and Chris Fisher; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Angela and Alexander Crighton; three grandchildren, Clint and Clay Chandler and Callie Fisher; one sister and brother-in-law, Deborah N. and Charles F. Hightower; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Mollie Hoffman; two God-sons, Heath and Seth Hightower

• preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Callie Norris and Emmett Clark and Elise Baylis

• retired assistant professor of English at Nicholls State University for 32 years and was a member of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department reserves for eight years and full time for two years

• Landry’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2002

Judith Mary “Judi” Leonard Adams

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002

• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Adams of Houma; her mother, Sadie Christian Leonard of Houma; one daughter, Sarah Adams of Houma; and one brother, Wayne Leonard of Prairieville

• preceded in death by her father, Herbert Leonard

• retired schoolteacher with Bayou Black School and was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

George O. Norris III

• age 58, a native of Longview, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial services Friday at the funeral home

• survived by his wife, Marguerite Hoffmann Norris; his parents, George and Robinette Norris; two daughters and sons-in-law, Leigh and Mike Chandler and Laura and Chris Fisher; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Angela and Alexander Crighton; three grandchildren, Clint and Clay Chandler and Callie Fisher; one sister and brother-in-law, Deborah N. and Charles F. Hightower; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Mollie Hoffman; two God-sons, Heath and Seth Hightower

• preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Callie Norris and Emmett Clark and Elise Baylis

• retired assistant professor of English at Nicholls State University for 32 years and was a member of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department reserves for eight years and full time for two years

• Landry’s Funeral Home

Kody Ryan Pregeant

• age 3 days old, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• funeral services held Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his parents, Mark Pregeant II and Amber Davis; his grandparents, Mark Pregeant and Angel Blanchard, Joyce Bradberry and step-grandfather, Philip Bradberry and Kenny Davis

 

NOVEMBER 8, 2002

Josephine ‘Mabel’ Billiot

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002

• no services scheduled

• survived by her husband, Easton Billiot; one daughter, Kathy Billiot Lirette; five brothers, Louis “Mac”, Edward, Ernest, Nolan and Joseph Lodrigue; two sisters, Mildred Chaisson and Irene Chaisson; and two grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Eloi “Mexican” and Elizabeth Billiot Lodrigue; one brother, Junior Lodrigue; and one sister, Marie Florence Lodrigue

• homemaker and was Catholic

Danny A. Eymard

• age 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Marilyn France Eymard; his mother, Saraphine Gisclair Eymard; two sons, Derek and Jerome Eymard; one daughter, Leslie Eymard; one sister, Beverly Chouest; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his father, Collins Eymard; and one brother, Delano Eymard

• employed by Kelly Services and was a 4^th degree member of the Knights of Columbus St. Pius Assembly and 3^rd degree Counsel No. 3150

Samson John ‘Coo’ Guidry Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his wife, Bernice Louviere Guidry of Houma; three sons, Ray J. Guidry, Samson “Sammy” Guidry Jr. and wife, Tammy Dover Guidry and Craig W. Guidry and wife, Vickie Pontiff Guidry of Houma; one daughter, Janet G. Alston and husband, John Alston of Houma; four brothers, Lloyd “Patot” Guidry, Raoul Guidry, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry of Houma; one sister, Pearl G. Porche of Houma; 12 grandchildren, Kimberly Boudreaux, Lynsie Alston, Marc Alston, Dennis Guidry, Jenna Guidry, Rebecca Guidry, Kaine Guidry, Tabitha Guidry, Sarah Guidry, Jake Guidry, Matthew Guidry and Brittany Guidry; and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Boudreaux and Tiffany Boudreaux

• preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry and Olga Duplantis Guidry; one grandson, Corey Guidry; three brothers, Rudolph “Peco” Guidry, Elward “Tutty” Guidry and Ralph Guidry; and one sister, Lois Souther

• retired foreman of Texaco Oil Company after 30 years and was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Barbara ‘Bo-Bee’ Lewis

• age 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday Nov. 2, 2002

• visitation today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux

• survived by her husband, Michelle O. Lewis of Thibodaux; three brothers, Larry Martin Sr. of Torrence, Calif., Earl Martin Sr. and Lloyd Martin, both of Thibodaux; and four sisters, Mary L. Johnson, Beverly Vallian and Thelma Johnson, all of Thibodaux and Marquerite Riley of Atlanta

• preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Sr. and Rose Bolt Martin; two brothers, Lucien Martin Sr. and Terry Martin; and one sister, Brenda Martin Hogan

• counselor at New Beginnings and was employed as a security guard at North American Shipyard; parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral

Elvert ‘Tom’ Leonard Pharagood

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday Nov. 3, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Ceola Louise Pharagood of Thibodaux; one son, Don Robertson of Thibodaux; one daughter, Cynthia Henderson Young of Thibodaux; one brother, Winston Pharagood of Thibodaux; four sisters, Barbara Mae Jones, Audrey Davis, Gloria Henderson and Elouise Webber, all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Cornelious and Mary Pharagood; one son, Elvert Pharagood Jr.; two daughters, Laura and Tina Pharagood; and six brothers

• member of Moses Baptist Church

Linton B. Pitre

• age 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002

• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; Masonic Rose Cross services Monday at the funeral home; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

• survived by one daughter, Barbara Terrebonne; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-granddaughter

• preceded in death by his wife, Nola G. Pitre; his parents, Felix and Angela Williams Pitre; and one brother, Elmo Pitre Sr.

• retired from Texaco after 42 years of service. He was a 50 year member of the Masons, a member of the Lafourche Lodge No. 427, Bayou Fellowship Lodge No. 484, Lafourche Shrine Club, New Orleans Scottish Rite Consistery and Jerusalem Temple

Prentis Bob White Jr.

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Celestine Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Gail White; five sons, Kenneth White of Indiana, James White of Chicago, Michael and Ron Harris of Houma and Prentis Harris of Baton Rouge; one stepson, Daniel Boykins; one daughter, Marie Davis of Memphis, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Shaquita Boykins; one sister, Bobnel White Collins of Houma; and numerous grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Prentis Sr. and Melvina White; and one son, Marvin Anthony Harris

• painter

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2002

Yvonne Andras

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Norris Andras; one son, Raymond O’Neal Smith Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Fuselier and Gwendolyn Schademann; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Neva St. Romain Jeansonne; Catholic

Samson John ‘Coo’ Guidry Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his wife, Bernice Louviere Guidry of Houma; three sons, Ray J. Guidry, Samson “Sammy” Guidry Jr. and wife, Tammy Dover Guidry and Craig W. Guidry and wife, Vickie Pontiff Guidry of Houma; one daughter, Janet G. Alston and husband, John Alston of Houma; four brothers, Lloyd “Patot” Guidry, Raoul Guidry, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry of Houma; one sister, Pearl G. Porche of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry and Olga Duplantis Guidry; one grandson, Corey Guidry; three brothers, Rudolph “Peco” Guidry, Elward “Tutty” Guidry and Ralph Guidry; and one sister, Lois Souther

• retired foreman of Texaco Oil Company after 30 years and was a U. S. Army veteran during World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Neil Morris Howard

• age 78, a native of Corsiciana, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ Baptist Church; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Bea Howard of Houma; two daughters, Shelia H. Miller and husband, Johnny M. Miller of Luling and Gloria H. Richardson and husband, Gary J. Richardson of Metairie; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, William Howard and Norma Tickle Howard; and one brother, Weldon “Fred” Howard

• retired salesman for Dia-Log and Tube-Alloy of 58 years; member of Government Wells Masonic Lodge, recipient of a 50-year pin as a Mason, local caller for the Firehouse Squares Square Dance Club for 30 years and a member of the New Orleans Square Dance Association; member of Christ Baptist Church

Kenneth E. Trusty

• age 37, a native of Decatur, Ga., and resident of Lawrenceville, Ga., died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002

• visitation today at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel in Tucker, Ga.; funeral services Sunday at the chapel, with burial in Holloway Family Cemetery in Talbotton, Ga.

• survived by his wife, Angelle Duplantis of Lawrenceville and formally of Houma; his mother, Ruby Trusty of Talbotton; three sisters, Glenda Wheeler “Doodle Bug” of Marietta, Ga., Patricia Shirling and Susie Evans, both of Talbotton; one brother, Jimmy Trusty of Monticello, Fla.; and numerous relatives

• truck driver

 

NOVEMBER 10, 2002

Yvonne Andras

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Norris Andras; one son, Raymond O’Neal Smith Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Fuselier and Gwendolyn Schademann; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Neva St. Romain Jeansonne

• Catholic

Raymond John Bourg Sr.

• age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by two sons, Raymond Jr. and David Bourg; two daughters, Karen Callahan and Angie Lirette; four brothers, Robert, Willard Jr., Roy and Paul Bourg; two sisters, Elizabeth Bourg Minks and Mary Jane Bourg Minks; and three grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Willard Sr. and Annie Farkes Bourg

• worked as a welder for Eagle Welding

Markia Domangue

• infant, a native of Jefferson Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:18 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

• graveside services Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by her parents, Hayley Domangue and Mark George; her grandmother, Mary Rodrigue; her grandparents, Alvin and Anna Belle George; her great-grandmother, Viola Ledet Robichaux; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

Annie "Tootsie" Land

• age 82, a native of Vivian and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

• survived by one son, Robert Dan Gray; one daughter, Merry Claudia Gray; one sister, Mary Amelia Land; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Jasper Monroe and Susan Annie Darnell Land; one son, Jasper William "Billy" Gray; five brothers, Hamer Hebert, Jasper Davis, Neal Darnell, Valery Ford and Jere Burns Land; and five sisters, Winnifred Lucille, Katie May, Juanita, Geneva and Dale Ernestine Land

• founder and worked as treasurer of OK Fishing Rental Tool; active in political issues, a former chairman of the March of Dimes and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma

Ivy Joseph Melancon

• age 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife; Velma Hebert Melancon; one brother, Loveless Melancon; two sisters, Corrine Sapia and Lena Pierce

• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Hedwige Theriot Melancon; three brothers, Willie, Ronald and Wilmer Melancon; and two sisters, Irene Martin and Elma Bonvillian

• retired worker of Avondale Shipyard

Alcide "Chick" Sapia

• age 94, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; religious services at the church , with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

• survived by his wife, Nora LeBouef Sapia, three daughters, Mary Jane Loupe, Rosemary Callais and Betty Ann Melancon; brother, Pierre Sapia Jr.; one sister, Georgina Chaisson; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Ernestine Boudoin and Pierre Sapia Sr.; two brothers, George and Carrol Sapia; and one grandchild

Matilda Solomon

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 6:29 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002

• visitation Monday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Houma and at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Gibson

• survived by six sons; John Jr., Edward, Leslie, David, James and Russell Solomon; five daughters, Mary Rener, Matilda Goins, Penny Ann Jones, and Cynthia and Linda Solomon; two brothers, Percy and Henry Smith; three sisters, Mammie Coleman, Gloria Young and Bessie Mosely; 29 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, John Solomon Sr., parents, Emmit and Albertha Cross Smith; two sons, Henry and Johnny Solomon; three daughters, Albertha Sims, and Gail and Barbara Solomon; four brothers, Wilbert, John, Lynn and Harvey Smith; and one sister, Evelyn Martin

• Baptist and a homemaker

 

NOVEMBER 11, 2002

Hilda Josephine Hebert Chauvin

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the cathedral, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

• survived by one son, Gill Chauvin and wife, Kathy, of Houma; one daughter, Charlene Chapman and husband, Roger, of Houma; one brother, Remus Hebert of New Orleans; three grandchildren, Scott Chapman, Lisa Positerry and husband, Andy, and Brad Chauvin; two great-grandchildren, Joey Positerry and Alex Positerry; and two step-great-grandchildren, Joshua Judice and Jentzen Judice

• preceded in death by her husband, Fillmore Joseph Chauvin; her parents, Clovis Hebert and Josephine Exnicious Hebert; one son, Buddy Chauvin; four brothers, Earl, Easton, Herman and Calvin Hebert; and three sisters, Eve Matthews, Beatrice Trahant and Vera Clement

• homemaker and a member of the PTA, AARP, the Catholic Daughters of America, WYO, Young at Hearts and the Legion of Mary; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

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Roy Jean Cortez

• age 82, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Essie Mae Granier Cortez; two sons, Schuyler Cortez and Paul Cortez; three daughters, Geraldine Bertrand, Joyce Kraemer and Cheryl Mahler; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Oleaus and Evelyn Kraemer Cortez; four brothers, Richard, Hubert, Kliebert and Sidney Cortez; and seven sisters, Lorraine Lilly, Gertrude Daigle, Lillian Rosine, Marie Cortez, Grace Huno, Odile Gates and Melodia Bourg

• served in the U. S. Army and was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church

Lessie Hebert Creel

• age 67, a native of Oak Grove and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Roland “Shorty” Creel; two sons, Lester Sylvain Hebert Jr. and Christopher Benjamin Hebert; four daughters, Shirley Salter, Mona Hebert, Vickie Little and Mary Dees; one brother; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Hebert Sr.; her parents, Agnes Turnbow Hemphill and William T. Hemphill; three brothers; and three sisters

Howard “Shorty” Joseph Hebert Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Joyce Authement Hebert of Mississippi; five sons, Howard Hebert Jr., William Hebert of Montegut, Wilfred Hebert of Houma, Vincent Hebert of Bourg and Chad Hebert of Monroe; four daughters, Nancy H. Naquin, Melissa H. Ledet of Montegut, Tina Hebert of Chauvin and Kim H. Hadaway of Houma; one brother, Wallace Hebert of Washington; 11 grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille Matherne Hebert; one son, Chris James Hebert; one brother, George Hebert; three sisters, Felicia Foret, Emalie H. Darcey and Ozanna Hebert; and one step-grandson, Floyd Naquin Jr.

• tug boat captain for Marlin Marine and was in the U.S. Navy; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Ivy Joseph Melancon

• age 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero for 52 years, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Velma Hebert Melancon; one brother, Loveless “L.J.” Melancon; and two sisters, Corrine Sapia and Lena Pierce

• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Hedwige Theriot Melancon; three brothers, Willie, Ronald and Wilmer Melancon; and two sisters, Irene Martin and Elma Bonvillian

• retired from Avondale Shipyard

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Ida Mae Fields Tabor

• age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002

• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Roy Tabor of Montegut; two daughters, Linda Couvillier and Patti Tabor of Montegut; two sisters, Jenny LeBouef and Barbara Giroir of Houma; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Hayes Jack Fields and Alice Rodrigue Fields; and two brothers, Henry Fields Sr. and Harvey Fields

• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2002

Thelma G. Bourgeois

• age 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:53 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, Webster J. Bourgeois Sr.; three sons, Webster J. Bourgeois Jr., Carl A. Bourgeois and Dwayne L. Bourgeois; four daughters, Winifred Parzynski, Stephanie A. Wagner, Patricia B. Neal and Lesley B. Terrebonne; and 14 grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Oris “Black” Autin and Felicia Kraemer Autin; and her foster mother, Alice Remont

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society

Duane M. Ford

• age 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• visitation to service time Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass Thursday at the church

• survived by his grandmother, Odette Ponson Seely; and one sister, Donna Ford Lester and husband, Joey

• preceded in death by his mother, Joan “Susie” Seely Ford; his father, Harvey J. Ford; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Ford Sr. and Irby “Dub” Seely Sr.

Eugene John Frickey

• age 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Agnes Dufresne Frickey; two sons, Terry Frickey and Bruce Frickey; one daughter, Sheryl Mann; one brother, E.E. Frickey; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred John Frickey and Pauline Dufrene Frickey; one brother, R.J. Frickey; and one sister, Fannie Keller

• retired superintendent at Chevron with 30 years of service

Joseph “Duckey” Charles Rainey III

• age 52, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in Houma; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Live Oaks Cemetery in Gibson

• survived by two sons, Anthony Rainey and Antonio Rainey of New Orleans; eight brothers, Johnny Branch III of Thibodaux, Robert Matthews of New Orleans, Tony Matthews, Herman Matthews, Hayward Matthews, Gregory Matthews, Leonard Williams Jr. and Benny Williams Jr., all of Houma; six sisters, Connie Matthews, Verna W. Smith, Martha A. Johnson and Hazel L. Hartman of Houma, Irma L. Harris and Rose M. Trosclair of Chauvin; and his grandmother, Rosie J. Williams of Houma

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Charles Rainey II and Deborah Mosely

• Baptist and was a U. S. Army disabled veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 31 of Houma

Pauline Naquin Schouest

• age 69, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Nacy Schouest Sr.; her mother, Lena Naquin; five sons, Clinton Schouest, Johnnie Savoie, Robert Thibodaux, Randy Sahermac and Nacy Schouest Jr.; four daughters, Elaine Carter, Lena Schouest, Patty Gisclair and Loretta Cheramie; three brothers, Godfrey Naquin, Buvince Naquin and Lionel Naquin Jr.; three sisters, Rose Boudreaux, Brenda Dickie and Tuttie Naquin; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Lionel Naquin; four grandsons, Donnie Paul Carter, Edward Matherne Jr., Rory Gisclair and Jory Gisclair; three daughters, Geraldine Matherne, Fabbie Breaux and Hellen Schouest; one brother, Murphy Naquin; and one sister, Ellen Naquin

• homemaker and was Catholic

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Wilfred Lynwood Scott

• age 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:26 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002

• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Rebecca Beauty Scott; one son, Wilfred Darsey of Napoleonville; three daughters, Wendy Shondell Scott, Cindy Lashawn Scott of Houma and Nancy (Quincy) Davis of Mississippi; one brother, Lawrence Douglas Scott of Houma; three sisters, Winifred (Junius) Virgin, Stephanie (Larry) Horton and Adonis (Steve) Ross, all of Houma; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Williams and Leah Scott Williams; and one brother, Lamar Scott

• truck driver for Terrebonne Consolidated Government and was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church

Houston “T. T.” Smith

• age 67, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Wednesday at the hall, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by his second wife, Barbara S. Smith; one stepson, Alvin Lebouef and wife, Regina; one stepdaughter, Charlene and husband, Troy Trouulliet; one brother, Roland Smith; one sister, Hilda Authement; his care- takers, Elrick and Kandie Foret; and 12 step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his first wife, Delma Smith; his parents, Clovis Smith and Rose Carrere Smith; one brother, Nolan Smith; and one sister, Rita Rodrigue

• retired from Delta Mud and was Pentecostal

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Vincent J. “Cocorone” Tabor

• age 60, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Choctaw Fire Station; mass Wednesday at St. James Chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Lillian Hebert Tabor; one daughter, Lori A. Tabor; two brothers; seven sisters; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elodia Sanchez Tabor; and three brothers

Benjamin Joseph Wallis Sr.

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:12 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002

• visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Saint Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black; funeral services Wednesday at the church; dismissal services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Dorothy McGuire Wallis; eight sons, Stafford R. Wallis of Albuquerque, N.M., Lionel Wallis of Baton Rouge, Kenneth Wallis of Houston, Benjamin Jr., Donald, Melvin, Harrison Eddie and Tony Wallis, all of Houma; four daughters, Diane W. Coleman, Linda W. Butler and Gaynell M. Wallis, all of Houma, and Wanda W. Bowie of Colfax; two brothers, Lloyd Wallis and Willie B. Wallis of Houma; one sister, Sarah W. Pharr of Houma; 28 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Wallis and Leola Stevenson Wallis; one daughter, Claudia Wallis; and three brothers, Melvin, Stafford and John Wallis

• self-employed carpenter and was a U.S. Army veteran; member of Saint Luke Baptist Church

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2002

Mable Davis Banks

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:36 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002

• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Thursday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray

• survived by one son, Louis Davis Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Deborah Davis Miller of Houma; one brother, Harry Maryland of Houma; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Davis Sr.; her second husband, Lionel J. Banks; her parents, Joseph Maryland and Ellen Stewart Maryland; one grandson, Kirk D. Picou; one daughter, Irma Louis Davis Smith; three brothers; and two sisters

• member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church

Emile Joseph Cunningham

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by his wife, Joyce Freeman Cunningham of Houma; one son, Torris M. Cunningham and wife, Peggy Sue, of Houma; three daughters, Blanche C. Melerine and husband, Keith Melerine, Cathy C. Green and husband, Lee Green Jr. of Houma, and  Darlene C. Skouby and husband, Iver Skouby of High Ridge, Mo.; three brothers, Willis Cunningham, Richard Cunningham of Houma and Johnny Cunningham of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Jennie Cunningham Theriot and Sylvia Cunningham Talbot of Houma; and seven grandchildren, Heidi Green, Madeline Cunningham, Valerie Green, Ian Cunningham, Lee A. Green III, Ashley Skouby and Jacob Skouby

• preceded in death by his parents, Willis Cunningham and Blanche Blanchard Cunningham

• retired yard superintendent for Wheless Drilling Company and was a U. S. Marine Corp/Army veteran of the Korean War

• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

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Georgia Elnora Clark Schexnayder

• age 73, a native of Gist, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by her husband, Stanley Roy Schexnayder of Houma; three sons, Glenn Schexnayder of Schriever, Steven Schexnayder and Kirk Schexnayder of Houma; one daughter, Denise Schexnayder Cheramie of Houma; two brothers, Gene Clark of Mauriceville, Texas, and Herman Clark of Argentina; one sister, Madeline Clark Neel of Mauriceville; and ten grandchildren; Adam, Jacob, Clinton, Samantha, Matthew, Jessica and Katie Schexnayder, Jennifer, Bradley and Margaret Cheramie

• preceded in death by her parents, Fad Howard Clark and Willie Iva Ratcliff Clark; and one sister, Dorothy Clark Peco

• retired Terrebonne Parish schoolteacher for 25 years; member of First Baptist Church of Houma

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Pauline Naquin Schouest

• age 69, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• funeral services today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Nacy Schouest Sr.; her mother, Cena Naquin; five sons, Clinton Schouest, Johnnie Savoie, Robert Thibodaux, Randy Sahermac and Nacy Schouest Jr.; four daughters, Elaine Carter, Lena Schouest, Patty Gisclair and Loretta Cheramie; three brothers, Godfrey Naquin, Buvince Naquin and Lionel Naquin Jr.; three sisters, Rose Boudreaux, Brenda Dickie and Tuttie Naquin; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her father, Lionel Naquin; four grandsons, Donnie Paul Carter, Edward Matherne Jr., Rory Gisclair and Jory Gisclair; three daughters, Geraldine Matherne, Fabbie Breaux and Hellen Schouest; one brother, Murphy Naquin; and one sister, Ellen Naquin

• homemaker and was Catholic

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NOVEMBER 14, 2002

Maud ‘Boots’ South Beard

• age 72, a native of Kentucky and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation to service time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Friday at the chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

• survived by one son, James C. Beard of Elberta, Ala.; one daughter,  Michelle B. Price of Raceland; one brother, Buford South; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Martin Beard; her parents, Floyd and Golden Witt South; and one brother, John South

Gerald Dufresne

• age 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Tallahassee, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• services Friday at St. Thomas More Co-Cathedral in Tallahassee

• survived by his wife of 36 years, Jeanette Pellegrin Dufresne; one daughter, Tanya Dufresne Layton of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., one brother, Ronald Dufresne of Houma; and one sister, Gloria Dufresne Naquin of Houma

• preceded in death by his mother, Doresa Dupre Dufresne; his father, Levy Dufresne; and one brother, Roland Dufresne

• worked as an operations and management consultant for the State of Florida, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and was an auditor for the D.U.I. program for the entire state; vocational counselor with the State of Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and was a faculty instructor at O.W.C.C. and was a legal assistant for Legal Services of North Florida, Fort Walton Beach; served in the Air Force for eight years and received the Air Force commendation medal for outstanding performance in Southeast Asia

Louis Joseph ‘Buster’ LeCompte

• age 76, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bourg, died at 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mae Hutchinson LeCompte of Bourg; one daughter, Louise Ann LeCompte Dubroc and husband, Michael Dubroc of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Vivian LeCompte Champagne of Houma and Una LeCompte of Grand Caillou; and one grandchild, Anita Michelle Dubroc

• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Joseph LeCompte Sr. and Felice’ Pitre LeCompte; one daughter, Anita Marie LeCompte; two brothers, Bruce LeCompte and Felix LeCompte Jr.; and three sisters, Vernell L. Bretz, Rose L. Dumesnil and Mary LeCompte

• retired maintenance man at Bank One, Houma Courier and a self-employed trucker with sugar cane and baggass

• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

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Madison Nicole Richoux

• infant, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

• survived by her parents, Heather Angela Gregoire and Chad Anthony Richoux; one brother, Chad Anthony Richoux Jr.; and her grandparents, Julius and Francis Gregoire and Todd and Alice Richoux

• Baptist

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2002

Paula Hermann Rider Daniel

• age 90, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Metairie, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2002

• dismissal services Sunday at Metairie Evangelical and Reformed Church; graveside services Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie

• survived by three brothers, John Hermann Jr., Edward L. Hermann and Hilmer P. Hermann; and numerous relatives

• preceded in death by her first husband, Martin Van Buren Rider; her second husband, Lester Daniel; and her parents, John Hermann Sr. and Eleannora Lenox Hermann

• member of the Eastern Star and Metairie Evangelical and Reformed Church Choir

William “Billy” Forse

• age 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Larose; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Silver Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Progress, Miss.

• survived by his parents, Tommy Forse and Vickie Blanchard; his stepfather, Lawrence Blanchard Jr.; two daughters, Shelbie and Gabryell Forse; two brothers, Todd Forse and Craig Blanchard; and four sisters, Dawn Jones, Kellie Dominique, Mindy Johnson and Laurieann Blanchard

• Baptist and was a supervisor at PSC of Golden Meadow

Elie Harris

• age 91, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery

• survived by one son, Micheal Harris of New Orleans; two daughters, Delores Harris and Wanda Harris, both of New Orleans; and two sisters, Leola Harris and Ruth Lewis, both of Houma

• preceded in death by his parents, Antonie and Nathaniel Harris Sr.; six brothers, Clifford, Melvin, Arthur, Henry and Nathaniel Harris and McKinley Parfait; and one sister, Lillian Harris

• Baptist and was retired from The Times-Picayune

Geraldine “Gerry” Kempe Houtz

• age 80, a native of Austin, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002

• funeral services today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Assumption Cemetery in South Austin, Texas

• survived by one son, Graham Houtz of Tampa, Fla.; seven daughters, Cindy Houtz Landry, Nancy Houtz Belanger of Marietta, Ga., Janet L. Houtz of Lake Charles, Celia Houtz Kenney, Monica Houtz Williams of Houma, Laura Houtz Hough of Beallesville, Pa., and Marcia M. Houtz of St. Francisville; one brother, Gerald Kempe of Dallas; 18 grandchildren, Christopher Landry, Kathy Goodman, Mia Bourg, Mark Landry, Cristin Kenney, Amy Williams, Patrick Kenney, Michele Williams, Candace P. Marque, Mathew Williams, Jeffrey Papania, Elise Williams, Dana Papania, Carlton Houtz, Celeste Papania, Emma Hough, Jennifer Landry and Laurance Goodman; four great-grandchildren, Laura Smith, Andrew Simar, Julia Papania and Evan Marque; one step-grandchild, Angie Radjeski; and four step-great-grandchildren, Taylor Thibodeaux, Jenna Radjeski, Joshua Bourg and Zachary Bourg

• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Clyde Houtz; her parents, Rano Kempe and Emma Lorraine Stiefer Kempe; one son, Laurance F. Houtz; one grandson, John Thomas Kenney; and one brother, Reinhardt Kempe

• retired travel agent for A to Z Travel Agency; member of the Republican Women’s Association, Alpha Phi Sorority, Girl Scouts of America, American Society of Travel Agents, Panhellinic and the American Business Women’s Association; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

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Louis Joseph “Buster” LeCompte

• age 76, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bourg, died at 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mae Hutchinson LeCompte of Bourg; one daughter, Louise Ann LeCompte Dubroc and husband, Michael Dubroc of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Vivian LeCompte Champagne of Houma and Una LeCompte of Grand Caillou; and one grandchild, Anita Michelle Dubroc

• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Joseph LeCompte Sr. and Felice’ Pitre LeCompte; one daughter, Anita Marie LeCompte; two brothers, Bruce LeCompte and Felix LeCompte Jr.; and three sisters, Vernell L. Bretz, Rose L. Dumesnil and Mary LeCompte

• retired maintenance man at Bank One, the Houma Courier and a self-employed trucker with sugar cane and bagasse; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

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Madison Nicole Richoux

• infant, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

• survived by her parents, Heather Angela Gregoire and Chad Anthony Richoux; one brother, Chad Anthony Richoux Jr.; and her grandparents, Julius and Francis Gregoire and Todd and Alice Richoux

• Baptist

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Lillie Mae Riley Ringold

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Clarence Ringold Sr.; two daughters, Janis Staidum Bellow and Robin Staidum Gullage of Houma; two stepsons, Thomas Norman and Clarence Ringold Jr. of Houma; two sons-in-law, John Bellow and Ernest Gullage of Houma; one sister, Nellie R. Thomas of Houma; two brothers-in-law, Allen P. Staidum Sr. of Houma and Louis Thomas of El Sobrante, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Deborah Gauche Staidum of Houma and Lillie Staidum Thomas of El Sobrante; three grandchildren, La’Sean Zilton Brant of Atlanta, and Elliot and Ernest D. Gullage of Houma; one great-grandchild, Canaan T. Brant; one grandson-in-law, Charles T. Brant of Atlanta; three godchildren, Geraund Staidum Lawson, Wade Riley and Mark Thomas; and numerous relatives and friends

• preceded in death by her parents, Warmouth and Eva Riley; five sisters, Sadie Gaskins, Lou Ethel Vital, Albertha Celestin, Claire Mackie and Alma Lark; one brother, Clarence Riley; and two grandchildren, Terri Lynn Zilton and Terrance E. Staidum

• retired certified nurse assistant from Terrebonne General Medical Center for 21 years and was a choir member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church

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Millard “Melow”Smith

• age 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002

• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one daughter, Yvonne Smith Alleman; one brother, Joe Matherne; one sister, Carol Toups; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Smith; his mother, Della Crochet; and one brother, Michael Matherne

• Catholic

Mary Jane Griffin Thibodaux

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

• survived by her husband, George J. Thibodaux Jr. of Schriever; six daughters, Mrs. Jim (Becky) Wurst, Mrs. Danny (Angela) LeCompte, Jamie Lynn Merritt of Houma, Mrs. Drake (Millie) Bourgeois of St. Amant, Mrs. Theo (Brenda) DeShazo of Hammond, and Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Zeringue of Paulina; two brothers, Anthony “Jr.” Griffin of Chauvin and J.C. Griffin of Houma; one sister, Velma Griffin of Gonzales; three half-brothers, David, Daniel and Ricky Griffin, all of Houma; three half-sisters, Anna, Paula and Brenda Griffin, all of Houma; 28 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Griffin and Odessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Donald Joseph Duhe’; one daughter, Theresa D. Merritt; one brother, Steve Griffin; and two sisters, Betsy Griffin and Rita Picou

• homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2002

Harrison J. Kiger Sr.

• age 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:54 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002

• visitation Sunday at the Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

• survived by his wife, Gloria Dupre Kiger; two sons, Garrison Joseph Kiger and Harrison "Buddy" Kiger Jr.; and one sister, Emilie Kiger Pitre

• preceded in death by his parents, James Kiger, Sr. and Odelia Griffin Kiger; one son, Hank Joseph Kiger; three brothers, Andrew Kiger, Adrian Kiger and Jim Kiger; and two sisters, Rosalena Kiger and Odelia Kiger Griffen

• Catholic

Mary Jane Griffin Thibodaux

• age 63, a native of Houma and a resident of Schriever, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002

• visitation to funeral time today at First United Pentacostal Church; religious services today at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

• survived by her husband, George J. Thibodaux, Jr. of Schriever; six daughters, Mrs. Jim (Becky) Wurst, Mrs. Danny (Angela) LeCompte, Jamie Lynn Merritt of Houma, Mrs. Drake (Millie) Bourgeois of St. Amant, Mrs. Theo (Brenda) DeShazo of Hammond and Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Zeringue of Paulina; two brothers, Anthony "Jr." Griffin of Grand Caillou and J.C. Griffin of Houma; one sister, Velma Griffin of Gonzales; three half brothers, David Griffin, Daniel Griffin and Ricky Griffin of Houma; three sisters, Anna Griffin, Paula Griffin and Brenda Griffin of Houma; 28 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Griffin and Oddessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Donald Joseph Duhe’; one daughter, Theresa D. Merritt; one brother, Steve Griffin; and two sisters, Betsy Griffin and Rita Picou

• homemaker and parishioner of First United Pentecostal Church

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NOVEMBER 17, 2002

Nina Bell Dufrene

• age 63, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

• survived by her mother, Elizabeth Dufrene; and two sisters, Marion Dufrene and Sarah Hebert

• preceded in death by her father, Mitchell Dufrene; and her brother, Ranzel Dufrene

• homemaker

Grady Lee La Caze

• age 73, a native of Centerville, Miss., and a resident of Vacherie, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Antionette Serio La Caze; three sons, Martin La Caze, Robert La Caze and Michael La Caze; one daughter, Mary Ann Boutillette; two brothers, J.P. La Caze and Dudley La Caze; two sisters, Frances Marino and Catherine Kay; and seven grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lessie Johnnet La Caze; two brothers, Joseph La Caze and Elmer La Caze; and one sister, Josephine Robertson

• Korean War U.S. Army veteran and a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 2149

Dorothy G. Moncada

• age 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:33 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her husband, John J. Moncada Sr.; one son, John J. Moncada Jr.; one daughter, Dianne M. Duet; one sister Betty Clara Dauterive; and five grandchildren

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

John Michael Ortego

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002

• graveside services Monday at Holy Rosary Cemetery

• survived by his parents, Michael Wayne Ortego and Carla Ann Rhodes Ortego of Houma; one sister Jordan Elizabeth Ortego of Houma; his grandparents Warren and Judy Ortego, Sherlyn and Bobby Rhodes of Houma; his great-grandparents, Winnie Thibodeaux of New Orleans and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ortego of Opelousas

Jewel Pearson

• age 68, a native of Eutaw, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002

• visitation Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service at the funeral home

• survived by two sons, Joyal "Tony" Robichaux Jr. and Michael Robichaux; two daughters, Gwendolyn Olivier and Linda Sitzman; and three brothers, Gerald Lee, Ray Lee and Wilse Lee; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her parents, James H. Lee and Vicie Lee; three brothers, Richard Lee, John Lee and James Lee Jr.; and two sisters, Audrey Pearson and Nan Speed

• Christian and enjoyed reading and sewing; retired seamstress

Eula Bergeron Pope

• age 87, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:02 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Montegut Fire Station; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Odis J. Pope Jr. of Chauvin; two daughters, Mona P. Bergeron of Woodward, Okla., and Sharon P. Peltier of Chauvin; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband Odis J. Pope Sr.; her parents Americus Bergeron and Ursula Robichaux Bergeron; and one sister Nora Bergeron

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America and a retired postal clerk at the Montegut Post Office

 

NOVEMBER 18, 2002

Rev. Cecil T. Janway Sr.

• age 81, a native of Wesson, Ark., and resident of Monroe, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002

• visitation today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe; funeral services Tuesday at Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church in Monroe, with burial in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery

• survived by his wife of 53 years, Ollie Jenkins Janway; two sons, Cecil Tom Janway Jr. and wife, Rosalyn, of Monroe, and John Mark Janway and wife, Cathy, of Monroe; two daughters, Cecilia Howard and husband, Ron, of Orange, Texas, and Mary Janway of Monroe; one brother, Ray Janway and wife, Betty, of Ruston; four sisters, Ercil Culberth of Little Rock, Ark., Dorothy Lierly of Vacaville, Calif., Francis Davis and husband, William, of Baker, and Jeanette Marrs of Shreveport; and seven grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Carrie Belle Janway; and one sister, Margie McLaughlin

• Superintendent Emeritus of the Louisiana District Council of the Assemblies of God and served as District Superintendent at the church’s Alexandria office from 1976 until his retirement in 1994

• member of the General Presbytery of the General Council of the Assemblies of God and served on the Board of Regents of Southwestern Assemblies of God University and the Board of Directors of Hillcrest Children’s Home

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Evida DeFelice Kilgen

• age 91, a lifelong resident of Cut Off, died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by two sons, Ronald Kilgen and Kirk Kilgen; two daughters, Barbara K. Chaisson and Kathleen Kilgen; one brother, Savare DeFelice; two sisters, Thelma DeFelice Lewis and Daisy DeFelice Duvigneaud; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Kilgen; her parents, Esteff and Elmire Galjour DeFelice; and three brothers, Stephen, Lloyd and Luke DeFelice

• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; retired teacher from the Lafourche Parish School Board and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters and was a 54-year member of the Cut Off Chapter of Lafourche Family & Community Education

Martha Julia Reese Mathes

• age 96, a native of Kansas City, Mo., and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002

• visitation to service time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church; memorial services Wednesday at the church

• survived by one daughter, Marjorie Lynne Mathes of Houma; one grandson; two step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mathes; her parents, Roy Reese and Minnie Fitzgerald Reese; one brother, Donald Reese; and two sisters, Marjorie Kistler and Beth Schmidt

• homemaker and a retired teacher of elementary and secondary education in Kansas and Terrebonne Parish

• member of the United Methodist Women’s Group and Terrebonne Parish Literary Club and was a member of First United Methodist Church

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2002

Harry Joseph Boquet Sr.

• age 79, a resident of Stoney Point, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002

• visitation today at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton and to funeral time Wednesday at Fisher Methodist Church in Franklinton; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Mona Matherne Boquet of Stoney Point; one son, Harry Jr. of Mt. Hermon; one daughter, Cheryl Boquet Westmoreland of Franklinton; two brothers, Johnny Boquet of Gretna and Alvin Boquet of Russellville, Ark.; two sisters, Iris Blanchard of Baton Rouge and Una Jacuzzo of Houma; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Joseph and Fabriola Desroche Boquet; six sisters, Lucena Fournier, Clara Uhlich, Lona Deplantis, Dolly Richard, Lucille Lecompte and Lorine Walker; and eight brothers, David, William, Clarence, Edgar, Gustave, Norris, Albert and Magnus Boquet

• retired electrician, a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post. No. 113; member of Fisher United Methodist Church

Larry Wayne Boyd

• age 46, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002

• visitation and religious services for family only, with burial in Garden of Memories in Gray

• survived by his former wife, Rene Daigle; his father, Benard Ree Boyd; his step-mother, Louise Boyd; his mother, Audrey McWhinney Stolze; his step-father, Gene Stolze; two daughters, Katina and Krystal Boyd of Houma; one brother, Billy G. Boyd of Houma; four sisters, Vickie Hazelwood, Donna Nalley, Kathy Otto and Cynthia Grelon; and one grandchild

Frances ‘Euphrasie’ Nicia Billiot Chaisson

• age 84, a native and resident of Montegut, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• survived by six sons; Reggie and wife Lena, Richard and wife Adeline, Curtis and wife Helen, Herbert and wife Lena, Robert, and Willis and wife Rita; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Mildred) Blanchard of Texas, Mrs. William (Darline) Reynolds of Mississippi, and Mrs. James (Dora) Jean Reynolds of Mississippi; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Antione Chaisson; her parents, Azemie Albel Billiot and Louise Marie Gallais; one son, Jeffery Chaisson; two daughters, Earline and Doralaine Chaisson; two brothers, Whitney and Morris Billiot; and five sisters, Florestine Billiot, Ida Hebert, Olinda Billiot, Gladys Naquin and Alice Billiot

Louis Oville Foret

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Isoline Pierce Foret; one daughter, Dolores Foret Touchton; three brothers, Ivy, Paul, and Pierre Benny Foret Jr.; one sister, Cerita LeBlanc; one grandchild, Tammy B. Arcement and husband Andre Arcement; and two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Aaron Arcement

• preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Foret Sr. and Ella Babin Foret; and one brother, Joseph Rhine Foret

• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church

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Agnes Colwart Malbrough

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel; burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery

• survived by one son, Raymond Joseph Malbrough of Houma; one daughter, Carolyn Marie Malbrough of Houma, one brother, Ruebin P. Colwart of New Orleans; one sister, Jeanette Mary Thompson of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Lyness Eustis Malbrough; her parents, Emile and Agnes Babin Colwart; three brothers, Alvin, Cleveland and Hubert Colwart

• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Marie ‘Nat’ Theriot Matherne

• age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:38 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services at the funeral home

• survived by one daughter, Sharon Hebert; two brothers, Dave and George Theriot; two sisters, Corinne Thibodeaux and Catherine Boudreaux; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Matherne; her parents, Valerie and Bessie Toups Theriot; two brothers, Valerie Jr. and Gerald Theriot; and two sisters, Annabell T. Bourg and Velma T. Foret

Martin J. Ohmer

• age 49, a native of Amelia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002

• visitation Saturday at the South Thibodaux Fire Station

• survived by his wife, Gail Chiasson Ohmer; his parents, Irving Sr. and Elsie Martin Ohmer; two sons, Wayne Ohmer and Gary Martin; one daughter, Jennifer Ohmer Martin; two brothers, Irving “Poochie” Jr. and Douglas Ohmer; one sister, Brenda Ohmer Hymel; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his grandparents; George and Florence Barras Ohmer and Charles and Eunice Hebert Martin of Napoleonville

• enjoyed hunting

 

NOVEMBER 20, 2002

Margarita Elizabeth Guerrero Bourg

• age 73, a native of Mexico and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial St. Eloi Cemetery

• survived by one son, Richard Bourg of Houma; three brothers, Ignacio Guerrero, Berito Guerrero and Francisco Guerrero of Houma; one sister, Maria Ramirez of Guadalajara, Mexico; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Isidoro and Josephine Paredes Guerrero; her husband, Harris Bourg; and one son, Fermin Bourg

• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Frances ‘Euphrasie’ Nicia Billiot Chaisson

• age 84, a native and resident of Montegut, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• visitation today and to service time Thursday at Montegut Fire Station; services Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by six sons; Reggie and wife Lena, Richard and wife Adeline, Curtis and wife Helen, Herbert and wife Lena, Robert, and Willis and wife Rita; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Mildred) Blanchard of Texas, Mrs. William (Darline) Reynolds of Mississippi, and Mrs. James (Dora) Jean Reynolds of Mississippi; one grandson, Hank Coghlan; numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Antione Chaisson; her parents, Azemie Albel Billiot and Louise Marie Gallais; one son, Jeffery Chaisson; two daughters, Earline and Doralaine Chaisson; two brothers, Whitney and Morris Billiot; and five sisters, Florestine Billiot, Ida Hebert, Olinda Billiot, Gladys Naquin and Alice Billiot

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Oreika ‘Taunt Beke’ Esponge

• age 69, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Carl A. “Tony” Esponge; one daughter and son- in-law, Mary Esponge Guidroz and Mark Guidroz; two brothers, Edward “T-Nu” Duet and Terrance Duet; two sisters, Nona Mullican and Sourita Griffin; and two grandchildren, Joey Guidroz and Lindsey Guidroz

• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Esponge Sr.; her parents, Ernest and Nocia Guidry Duet; her foster parents, Nuncess and Lezima “Mim” Guidry; one son, Joseph E. Esponge Jr.; two brothers, Ernest Duet Jr. and Leon Duet Jr.; and one godchild, Belinda Duet

• sitter for the elderly and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Frances ‘Fran’ Anne Hebert

• age 24, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002

• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

• survived by her parents, George and Sue Hebert; her grandparents, Elizabeth O. Hebert and Emile J and Princess D. Borne; one brother, Freddie Hebert and wife, Lana A. Hebert; one niece, Macy Hebert; and two nephews, Alexander and Andre’ Hebert

• preceded in death by her grandfather, Freddie Hebert

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Elliot Thomas Sumner

• no age given, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002

• private services were held

• survived by his wife, Theresa I. Sumner; two daughters, Janelle Catherine Sumner Ellian and husband, Michael Philip Ellian and Melissa Santa Sumner Authement; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Rance Sumner and Margaret Stubblefield Sumner; his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Santa Incarnato; two brothers, Joseph Sumner and William Graham Sumner; and one sister, Mildred Sumner Hannahan

• veteran of World War II and the and Korean War and was a POW; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Dylan Michael Trahan

• age 4, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to service time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Amy Lynn Trahan; his maternal grandparents, Gail and Eric Price; his maternal great-grandfather, Leo Blanchard; his paternal grandparents, Timothy and Christine Trahan; his paternal great-grandfather, George Trahan; and two sisters, Bailigh Hebert and Caitlynn Douglas

• preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Blanchard; and his paternal great-grandmother, Delphine Trahan

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Johnsie Lee White Montgomery

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houston, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002

• visitation Thursday at Carl Barnes Funeral Home in Houston; services Friday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Houston, with burial in Paradise North Cemetery in Houston

• survived by her husband, Aubrey Lee Montgomery; two sons, Don Montgomery and wife, Annie, and Baxter Montgomery and wife, Suzzette; one daughter, Judy Montgomery; one brother, Stafford White Sr.; one sister, Helen Mitchell; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by her parents, Gloster and Clarsie White; two brothers, Cleona White and Melvin White; and two sisters, Irene Seymore and Dorothy McDonald

• graduated from Southdown High School in Houma

 

NOVEMBER 21, 2002

Betty Ann Lewis

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by her mother, Gloria L. Campbell and her stepfather, Charlie Campbell, both of Thibodaux; three brothers, Wilfred Lewis of Opelousas, Fleming Moore of Escodia, Calif., and Nathaniel Lewis of Grayson; two sisters, Sharlene Lewis and Carol Ann Lewis, both of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Elward Carter of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Dianne Carter of Thibodaux; and one grandchild

• preceded in death by her father, Fleming Lewis Sr.; one son, Perry C. Lewis; one stepbrother, Morrell Carter; her grandmother, Annette Hills; and her grandfather, Oberline Moore

• Baptist

Gertrude S. Matherne

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:04 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Friday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery

• survived by her husband, Aaron Walter Matherne; one son, Ronald Matherne; one daughter, Katherine M. Thibodaux; two brothers, Lawrence Savoie and Willie “Bill” Savoie; two sisters, Marion Benoit and Doris Daigle; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her parents, James Savoie Sr. and Eva Stevens Savoie; two brothers, James “Jay” Savoie Jr. and Roy Savoie; and two sisters, Mae Thibodaux and Olivia Carroll

• member of Bayou Blue Methodist Church

Steven ‘Oreo’ A. Spradlin

• age 19, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002

• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; remembrance services Friday at the funeral home

• survived by his fiancee, Susan Wenberg; his mother, Betty Mann Spardlin; his grandparents, Wornie and Lonnie Bailey, Lucy Spradlin and Lillie Mann of Noctor, Ky.; one brother, Matthew Spradlin; and three sisters, Sara Cox, Rebecca Matherne and April Hebert

• preceded in death by his father, Charles Spradlin; and his grandparents, Frank Mann and Marvin Spradlin

Dylan Michael Trahan

• age 4, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:42 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to service time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Amy Lynn Trahan; his father, Randy Cecil Douglas; his maternal grandparents, Gail and Eric Price; his maternal great-grandfather, Leo Blanchard; his paternal grandparents, Timothy and Christine Trahan; his paternal great-grandfather, George Trahan; two sisters, Bailigh Hebert and Caitlynn Douglas; his uncle, Jeremy Trahan; and two aunts, Bethany and Katherine Trahan

• preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Blanchard; and his paternal great-grandmother, Delphine Trahan

• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Velma Walker Turegano

• age 86, a native of Gray and resident of Chalmette, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette; funeral services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

• survived by two sons, Donald Joseph Turegano and John Eugene Turegano Jr.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by her husband, John Eugene Turegano; her parents, Emile Walker and Anna Lirette Walker; and four siblings, Johnny, Nolan, Mabel and Elphy Walker

 

NOVEMBER 22, 2002

Olevia “Elnora” Anderson

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lillie Cemetery

• survived by one nephew

• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Anderson; her parents, Joseph and Cora Barker; and one sister, Dorothy Spotts

• member of United Methodist Church

John ‘Pete’ Christen Sr.

• age 66, a native of Barataria and resident of Dulac, died at 2:42 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Rose Mary Duthu Christen; two sons, Kevin J. Christen and wife, Myra, and John O. Christen Jr. and wife, Cynthia, of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Nelson (Charlene) Perrin, Sherry Christen and former son-in-law, Randy Babin, of Houma and Mrs. Basil (Charmaine) Magee of Theriot; one brother, Vernon Christen of Lafitte; 11 grandchildren, Kiley Perrin Parfait, Lacey Perrin Luke, Cobey Perrin, Mandy Babin, Kari Babin, Desiree Christen, Allison Christen, Kandace Magee, Kristen Magee, Johnathon Christen and John O. Christen III; and two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Price and Kelsie Griffin

• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Christen Sr. and Catherine Dufrene Christen; his stepmother, Laura Landry Christen; two brothers, Lawrence Christen Jr. and Norbert Christen; and one great-grandchild, Kade Parfait

• pump attendant for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and a U.S. Army veteran; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4752 in Dulac and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Helen Elizabeth Jones Chruma

• age 77, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

• survived by her husband, Leslie Everett Chruma of Houma; three sons, Gary Everett Chruma and wife, Anne, of Houston, Robin Lyle Chruma and wife, Mona, and Douglas Lynn Chruma and wife, Kimberly, of Houma; one daughter, Sandra Sue Vinson of Houma; four grandsons, Robin Leslie Chruma, Brenden Kyle Vinson, Jeremy Paul Chruma, all of Houma, and Kelly Christopher Chruma of Mobile; three granddaughters, Lacee Dianne Chruma, April Lynn Chruma Dazee and Andee Lynn Chruma Dazee, all of Houma; seven great-grandchildren, Christopher Chruma, Brittany Chruma, Garrett Chruma, Lee Lena Jr., Lyle Dazee, Aaron Joseph Dazee and Hailie Alissa Dazee; three nieces, Connie Griggs, Kenny Schroeder and Karen Bourg; and two nephews, Buddy Glenn Jones and Charles Koontz

• preceded in death by her parents, Colonel Hugh and Edith Atkins Jones; three brothers, Claude Hugh Jones, Boyd Glen Jones and Charles Buddy Jones; one sister, Edith Sue Jones Sonier; and one grandson, Jeremy Paul Chruma

• homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Olivia Garscia

• age 79, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at 4:52 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Monday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Rose Hill/St. James Cemetery in Belle Rose

• survived by three sisters, Luvertha Speed, Elouise Foster and Susan Garscia

• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Orelia William Garscia; one brother, Willie Alexander; and two sisters, Carrie Smith and Lucy Garscia

Stanley P. Hutchinson

• age 56, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his mother, Stella Hutchinson; and three brothers, Stevens, Glynn and Kevin Hutchinson

• preceded in death by his father, Ellis Hutchinson; and one brother, Wayne Hutchinson

• retired from Bureau of Land Management as an inspector and served in the National Guard for eight years

• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Eddie Joseph Ledet Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Dolores Melancon Ledet; two sons, Eddie Ledet Jr. and Keith Anthony Ledet; four daughters, Sheila Danner, Laura Ledet, Denise Pitre and Tina Pitre; one brother, Dudley Ledet; three sisters, Mary Lee Vedros, Dorothy Colby and Sandra Stevens; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

• preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Mabel LeBlanc Ledet; and two grandchildren

• employed by St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Savior Holy Name Society and Holy Savior Altar and Ushers Society

Eula “Sis” Lee Derbonne Niette

• age 76, a native of Natchitoches and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by one son, Michael Glenn Niette and wife, Susan, of Houma; one daughter, Connie Ann Wilkerson and husband, Rodney, of Houma; one brother, Harvey Derbonne of Winnfield; one sister, Estelle Baird of San Antonio; five grandchildren, Angelle Niette of Lafayette, Michael J. Niette, Kristen Wilkerson, Keri Lynn Niette and Katie Wilkerson of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Hagen Michael Niette

• preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Joseph Niette; her parents, John and Angelle Derbonne; three brothers, Paul Derbonne, Terry Derbonne and Roy Derbonne; and two sisters, Effie Baird and Ethel Lacaze

• homemaker and parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lorraine H. Rister

• age 77, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002

• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Raceland Assembly of God Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery

• survived by two sons, Bobby Rister and