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Obituaries May, 2003 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 August 2004

MAY 1, 2003

Clovis J. ‘The Cro’ Crochet Jr.

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

Quentin Lloyd ‘Jack’ Hays Jr.

• age 59, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by wife of 25 years, Monica Rhodes Hays of Houma; two daughters, Sarah Hays Bergeron and husband, Francis, and Jacquelyn D. Hays, all of Houma; one grandchild, Gabrielle J. Hays of Houma; two children of a previous marriage, Quentin L. Hays III of New Orleans and Candace Hays Johnson and husband, Ronnie, of Houston; and three sisters, Lana H. Coludrovich and husband, Rennie, Teresa Hays of Belle Chasse and Melissa H. Ciolino and husband, Rick, of Metairie
• preceded in death by one daughter, Nicole M. Hays; and his parents, Quentin L. Hays Sr. and Vivian Mistich Hays
• earned his bachelor of science degree in Aviation Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and had two years of post-graduate study at Loyola University School of Law and earned professional accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives; U. S. Air Force, achieving the rank of captain, and was a member of the VFW Post No. 07755; served as acting chief of security and special project coordinator at the New Orleans International Airport from 1987-1992; employed as a senior manager at the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alonzo ‘Pete’ Nevis Jr.

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:22 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in New Zion Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucille Harding Nevis; his father, Alonzo Nevis Sr. of Slidell; one daughter, Lashawn Johnson; five brothers, Earl Nevis Sr. of Houma, Christopher W. Nevis of Virginia, Philip K. Nevis of Sunset, Alfred J. Nevis of Houma and Kenny L. Nevis of New Orleans; one sister, Roxann Nevis of LaPlace; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Elise Mae L. Nevis
• member of Residence Baptist Church

Clara Margaret Scott Nunnally Wilmot

• age 84, a native of Saulsbury, Tenn., formerly of Grand Junction, Tenn., and resident of Cookeville, Tenn., died Monday, April 28, 2003
• visitation Friday at Shackelford Funeral Home in Bolivar, Tenn., and to funeral time Saturday at Grand Junction United Methodist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Grand Junction Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leland Wilmot; three sons and daughters-in-law, James "Jim" Morris and Jamy Nunnally of Houma, William "Bill" Scott and Kathy Nunnally of Greenville, Tenn., and David Arthur and Patsy Nunnally of Nesbitt, Miss.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty Lou Nunnally of Memphis, Tenn., and Cheryl and Dr. Lee Moore of Cookeville; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Morris Nunnally; her parents, John William and Addie Lou Pruette Scott; one granddaughter, Jana Blaire Nunnally; and one sister, Laurine Cast
• retired elementary-school teacher and was a member of Grand Junction United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Chapel Sunday School Class at Cookeville First United Methodist Church and Ruth Circle

 

MAY 2, 2003

Curtis C. Guidry

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

James ‘Bro’ McGuire

• age 76, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 2003
• funeral services Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Forest Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his wife, Almeader Hawkins; five sons, Thomas Hawkins of Sacramento, Calif., James and Chester Hawkins, both of Houston, Sterling Sims of Houma and Malcolm Scott of Gibson; two daughters, Joann Hawkins Taplet of Gibson and Teressa Hawkins of Stockton, Calif.; four brothers, Hoarce McGuire of New Orleans, Clarence McGuire Jr. of Gibson and Claude and Paul McGuire, both of Houma; 10 sisters, Teresa Brown of New Orleans, Mageline McGuire of Georgia, Mildred Jenkins, Brenda Bonet, Sylvia McGuire, all of Houma, Bernita McGuire, Rosetta Watson and Paulette Randall, all of Gibson, Rose Singleton of Patterson and Patricia Jones of Morgan City; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ethel McGuire and Clarence McGuire Sr.; one son, John Hawkins; and two grandsons, John Hawkins Jr. and Kentrel Allen
• U. S. Army veteran and was a self-employed carpenter

Godfrey Moten Jr.

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

Inez Pitre Richoux

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

 

MAY 3, 2003

Bernice M. Hebert

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

Adelise M. LeBouef

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

Janet Marie Price

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

 

MAY 4, 2003

Myron A. Daigle

• resident of Houston, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003
• rosary recited Wednesday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Houston; memorial mass Wednesday at the church, with inurnment in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Daigle; one daughter, Denise Daigle-Harper and husband, Joe; two sisters, Alice Rae Toups of Houma and Sybil Metrailer of Baton Rouge and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Lottie and Emile Daigle and one sister, Joy Clare Daigle
• U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 803; retired from Bethlehem Steel after 45 years of service; parishioner of Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Logan Michael Guidry

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

Patricia King

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

 

MAY 5, 2003

Lillian Chiasson Ordoyne

• age 87, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 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 three sons, Arthur, Terry and Lonnie Ordoyne; one daughter, Debra Chiasson Trosclair; two brothers, O’Neil Chiasson and Percy Chiasson; four sisters, Leonise Percle, Anna Oncale, Shirley Sausage and Esther Falterman; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ordoyne; her parents, Anatole and Valerie Ponvelle Chiasson; one brother, Orris Chiasson; three sisters, Inez C. Rodrigue, Flore Percle and Bernadette Halbach; and one grandson, Lynn P. Ordoyne

Magnus ‘Mac’ Hotard

• age 82, a resident of Larose, died at 1:16 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gene Dormain Hotard; six sons, Jimmy "T. T.", Jerry, Dale, David "Butch", Michael and David A. Hotard; five daughters, Mrs. Surgis (Marianne) Hebert, Mrs. Gene (Lana) Boudreaux; Mrs. Henry (Patti) Boudreaux, Mrs. Fred (Gail) Mesuda and Mrs. Ave (Christine) Boudreaux; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Selma Rodrigue; his parents, Oristle Hotard and Felicity Rodrigue Bruce; one grandson, Dean Toups; one brother, Stoney Hotard Sr.; and three sisters, Verna Hanna, Eleanor Juneau and Euchirse Guidry
• worked for W. E. Rodrigue Shipyard and was a self-employed A/C electrician; charter member of the Larose Volunteer Fire Department; Catholic

Myrtha Aline Boquet Duplantis

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

Grace Hill Bonvillain

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

Rachael Marguerite LeCompte Babin

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Sunday, May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Church in Bayou Black; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Warren J. LeCompte of Houma; one sister, Gertrude L. Colomb of Luling; one son, F.J. "Skip" Babin Jr. of LaPlace; one daughter, Paulette Ann Babin Barrios of Metairie; five grandchildren, Todd D. Babin and T. Daniel Babin, both of LaPlace, Coleen B. Janeway of Hoboken, N.J., Tanya Lynn Barrios of Houma and Ian Joseph Barrios of Metairie; and six great-grandchildren, Alexandra Babin, Jacob Babin and Emma Babin of LaPlace, Travis Barrios of Hoboken, Madeleine Barrios and Henry Barrios of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustin and Arcade Toups LeCompte; her husband, Francis J. "Bee" Babin; one son, Ronald Anthony Babin; and one brother, Evans LeCompte
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Martin Robichaux

• age 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Joan R. Landeche; one sister, Eve Martin; and two grandchildren, Cynthia Landeche and Eddie Landeche
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Robichaux; and her parents, Eddie and Victoria Fournier Martin
• Samart Funeral Home

Teddy Lee Barton Sr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Oil City, died Saturday, May 3, 2003
• services Tuesday at McGuire Funeral Home in Vivian, with burial in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Barton of Oil City; one son, Teddy L. Barton Jr. of Oil City; two daughters, Barbara Guidroz of Purvis, Miss., and Teddie Lynn Hughes of Blanchard; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• retired from Sisters Production and was a member of First Baptist Church of Oil City and served as a deacon
• McGuire Funeral Home

 

MAY 6, 2003

Louis ‘Red’ Pitre

• age 70, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2003
• visitation funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service today at the funeral home, with burial in Chermie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dolores "Dee" Martinez Pitre; three daughters, Carlotta Toups, Sheryl Harrison and Stephanie Ryman; two brothers, Paul Victor "Pavie" Pitre and Wilkie David Pitre; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sophie Pitre

Janet Marie Price

• age 37, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2003
• funeral services were held Saturday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Junior J. and Theresa Chaisson Price; one son, Brandon M. Price; 21 nieces and nephews; 18 great nieces and nephews; three brothers, Jerry and wife, Debra P. Price, Ricky and wife Gi Gi Bush Price of Gibson and Johnny J. and wife, Cathy Joyce of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; and four sisters, Gloria and husband, George Marcel, Carolyn and husband, Curtis Landry, Debbie and husband, Bryan Bruno of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Donna Bundy
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Sidney J. and wife, Adeline Deroche Price and Nelson L. and wife, Edna Dubois Chaisson
• Samart Funeral Home

Helen Mary Lajaunie Steele

• age 63, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 4:12 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her father, Herman Joseph Lajaunie Sr. of Morgan City; two sons, Frank J. Steele and wife, Sarah Steele of Houma and Brad Steele of Mobile, Ala.; six daughters, Ann S. Nelson and husband, Rusty Nelson of Mobile, Sharon Chauvin and husband, Art Chauvin, Diane Voisin and husband, David Voisin, Luci Borne and husband, Preston Borne, Wendy Steele and Stacy Steele, all of Houma; four brothers, Herman Lajaunie Jr., A.J. Lajaunie of Berwick, James "Jimmy" Lajaunie of Bourg and Richard Lajaunie of Texas; two sisters, Cathy Beaugh and Laura Belle Simoneaux of Morgan City; 19 grandchildren, Delena Bryant, Larry Bryant, Clayton Bryant, Kit Nelson, Brian Babin, Lee Babin, Brie Babin, Cheslie Chauvin, Storm Chauvin, Tracy Voisin, Amanda Voisin, Whitney Mahler, Holden Borne, Dylan Boss, Cade Boss, Jace Steele, Cole Steele, Amanda Bergeron and Ashley Bourge; and five great-grandchildren, Devin Babin, Colin Babin, Hillary Nelson, Rileigh Nelson and Brandon Finch
• preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Mary Simoneaux Lajaunie; and two grandchildren, Christopher Brockman and Gary Micheal Babin Jr.
• homemaker, a member of the Special Olympics and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jessie Joseph Troha

• age 33, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 12:48 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Pamela Ann McWilliams Troha of Gray; his parents, Alice Mary Marcel Sapia and Ernest Sapia of Houma; one son, Tim Molaison Jr. of Gray; four daughters, Catera Troha, Renee Billiot of Gray, Ashley Billiot of Gibson and Che’a Trahan of Sulphur; two brothers, Brian Sapia of Houma and Derek Troha of Phenix City, Ala.; two sisters, Tammy Troha Collins and Amanda Sapia of Houma; and one grandchild, Colby Wriborg
• sheet metal and ductwork employee with Duct-Fab Inc.; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 7, 2003

Melvin ‘Mel’ Banks

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Riverdale, Ga., died at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003
• funeral services today at Dularge Community Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Fredrick Banks of Harvey, Larry and Kevin Banks both of Atlanta and Frank Banks of Houma; four daughters, Melva Lyles of Atlanta, Marilyn Jones of New Orleans, Joann Banks of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tonika Beo of Houston; 24 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Westley Banks; his parents, Bennie L. Banks and Flosie Reader Banks; and six brothers, Leroy, Edward, James, Joseph, Charles and Raymond Banks
• U. S. Army veteran and was a retired correctional officer for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of New Zion Baptist Church

Elton Joseph Benoit

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

Frank J. Plaisance Sr.

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

Elmo ‘T-Nom’ Talbot

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003
• funeral services today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gerfie Lagrange Talbot; two sons, E.J. and Steve Talbot; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Talbot; three daughters, Marilyn Thibodaux, Barbara Boudreaux and Liz Benoit; two sons-in-law, Paul Thibodaux and Nolan Benoit Jr.; two sisters, Gertie Arcement and Myrtle Landry; 12 grandchildren; Jeff Borne, Clark Talbot, Stephanie T. Butcher, Terry Thibodaux, Donny Thibodaux, Todd Thibodaux, Trudy B. Ordoyne, Gregg Boudreaux, Angie Talbot, Rachel B. Zimmer, April Benoit and Allison Benoit; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Olivia Boudreaux Talbot and Willie J. Talbot; one daughter, Ernestine "Tina" Talbot; two brothers, Camille and Rivers Talbot; one sister, Enola LeBlanc; and one grandson, Bryan Boudreaux
• loved farming, cooking and was a devoted husband for 70 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jack Terrebonne III

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

Larry Wayne Thomas

• age 54, a native of McAllen, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Ruby Boyer Thomas of Houma; one son, Jason Wayne Thomas of Houma; one daughter and son-in-law, Wendy Thomas Rotolo and husband, Jeff M. Rotolo of Houma; one sister, Gwenda Thomas Martin of Houma; one grandchild, Matthew Allen Rotolo; two nieces, Kristen L. Martin and Angela K. Strickland, both of Houma; two nephews, Jared W. Martin and Brad T. Martin, both of Houma; and one great-niece, Elise G. Martin of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, J. W. Thomas
• self-employed entrepreneur and was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce, Bayou Board of Realtors, Home Builders Association, Krewe of Hercules, Kiwanas and former owner of Thomas Real Estate; U. S. Air Force veteran in the Vietnam War and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 8, 2003

Nolan Billups Jr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibo-daux, died Sunday, May 4, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Vanessa Billups Evans; one brother-in-law, Milton Evans; and two nephews, Jarren M. Evans and Jarrett N. Evans, all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Smyles Billups; and his parents, Nolan Sr. and Bettie Billups
• owner of Billups Cleaners and was a World War II Navy veteran; member of the American Legion Post No. 513 of Thibodaux, St. Joseph Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Thibodaux, Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 39 of Thibodaux, Norman D. Jones Consistory No. 338 of Napoleonville and a 33 degree Mason; member of Allen Chapel AME Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Victoria Marie Pitre Jambon

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

Larry Wayne Thomas

• age 54, a native of McAllen, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Ruby Boyer Thomas of Houma; one son, Jason Wayne Thomas of Houma; one daughter and son-in-law, Wendy Thomas Rotolo and Jeff M. Rotolo of Houma; one sister, Gwenda Thomas Martin and husband, David A. Martin of Houma; one grandchild, Matthew Allen Rotolo; one niece, Kristen L. Martin of Houma; two nephews, Jared W. Martin and Brad T. Martin, both of Houma; and one great-niece, Elise G. Martin of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, J. W. Thomas
• self-employed entrepreneur and was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce, Bayou Board of Realtors, Home Builders Association, Krewe of Hercules, Kiwanas and former owner of Thomas Real Estate; U. S. Air Force veteran in the Vietnam War and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 9, 2003

Eugene Butler

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

Ronald ‘Red’ ‘Booboo’ Crochet Sr.

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Vista, died Sunday, May 4, 2003
• funeral services held Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City
• survived by his wife of 36 years, Delores Crochet of Bayou Vista; four sons, Ronald Crochet Jr. and Joseph Ernest Crochet, both of Montegut, Joseph Alcide Crochet of Morgan City and David Crochet of Berwick; six daughters, Annette Crochet and Eva Crochet, both of Berwick, Melanie Voison and Roseanna Crochet, both of Bayou Vista, Tammy Crochet of St. Martinville and Rhonda Crochet of Amelia; five brothers, Richard Liner of Montegut, Russel Liner of Chauvin, Reuben Liner, Randolph Liner and Ray Liner, all of Houma; seven sisters, Audrey Dugas, Anna Ray Sargent, Debbie Bourgeois, and Karen Picou, all of Houma, Iona Blanchard of Coteau, Jennie Cooper of Florida and Barbara Lankford of Alabama; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents,; one brother; one son; one daughter; and one grandchild
• retired boat captain for Cheramie Inc.

Imelda ‘Chinna’ Pellegrin Hodo

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003
• 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 her husband, Kenneth Hodo of Lafayette; one brother, Sidney Pellegrin Jr. of Houma; four sisters, Catherine Molitor, Meredes Sevier of West Lake, Hilda Parker of New Orleans and Rose Mary Baron of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Pellegrin Sr. and Rose Marie Pellegrin; one brother, Donovan Pellegrin; and five sisters, Sadie Duplantis, Rowena Labat, Della Filardo, Elda Cox and Gloria Molitor
• homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette

Abraham Richardson

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

Terry Lee Triggs

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

 

MAY 10, 2003

Mae J. Guillot

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

Gerdie Mae Melancon LaCoste

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

Roy Joseph Ledet Sr.

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

Roy ‘Mama Roy’ Richard

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

 

MAY 11, 2003

Lawless J. ‘T-Lawl’ Allemand Sr.

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

Josephine Butler

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

Madge B. Foret

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

Michael S. ‘Mike’ George

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

Roy Joseph Ledet Sr.

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

James Francis ‘Jim’ Stewart

• age 64, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday May 9, 2003
• visitation Monday at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, with cremation to follow
• survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Karinda and Andy Breaux; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. James L. and Kathy Stewart, and Daryl Brent and Crystal Stewart; one sister, Norma K. Stewart of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Carl Stewart and wife, Brenda Stewart; one special nephew, Ronald W. Stewart; his former wife, Mary Lynn Boeder; and six grandchildren, Bradly, Sean, Jacob and Colby Stewart, and Morgan and Karlie Breaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Stewart and Bessie Beard Stewart; and two brothers, Clyde E. Stewart and Alton Morris Stewart
• a 1957 graduate of Istrouma High School
• Greenoaks Funeral Home

 

MAY 12, 2003

Shirley Mary Allemand

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

Richard James Breaux

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

Jacqueline D. Dupre

• age 48, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003
• private memorial service held May 30, 2003 in Houma
• survived by her mother, Dorothy Jane Dubose Dupre; one son, Otis Wayne Dupre; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Babin; three brothers, Geoffrey Dupre, John Dupre and Robert Dupre; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Otis Dupre

Madge B. Foret

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, May 10, 2003
• funeral services today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 57 years, Hudson H. Foret; two sons, Ralph J. and Barry M. Foret; four daughters, Mrs. James (Jackie) Danos, Mrs. Donald (Judy) Watts, Mrs. Arthur (Karen) LeBlanc, and Mrs. Keith (Kathy) Blanchard; one brother, Huey P. Bourgeois of New Iberia; one sister, Emily B. Becnel of Reserve; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Irma Bourgeois; one brother, Wilson Bourgeois; one sister, Beatrice "Bea" B. Clause; and one grandson, Zachary M. Foret
• graduate of the class of 1940 of Raceland High School and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 3665, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 349, St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women and a member of the AARP; homemaker and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Donovan Keith Hammons

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:28 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2003
• funeral services today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; burial in McPhelia Cemetery in Pascagoula, Miss.
• survived by his parents, Thomas and Teresa Ledet of Houma; his grandparents, Cecil and Debbie Ugas of Pascagoula, and Leonce and Molly Ledet of Houma; two brothers, Steve Pellegrin and Chad Ledet of Houma; three sisters, Cherie Perez, Tia Linson and Heather Ledet, all of Houma; his aunts and uncles, Rickey and Sharon Ugas, Connie and Mark Teague and Delores Lyons, all of Houma, Donald and Tammara Ugas of Mobile, Ala., Dawn Bordelon of Pascagoula, Dr. Craig Ledet of New Orleans and Jason Ledet of Houma; his cousins, Bobby and R.J. Ugas and Dylan Soudelier, all of Houma, Joseph Nannby of Gautier, Miss., and Tamar Alario of Golden Meadow and his niece, Maicee Williams of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty M. Ugas; his great-grandparents, Robert and Nellie Briggs, Henry C. Ugas and John and Pearl Morris
• Samart Funeral Home

Terry J. Naquin Sr.

• age 60, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Tuesday at St. Charles Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Malane Adams Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; his father, Eves J. Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three sons, Kade Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Perry Naquin of Texarkana, Ark., and Terry Naquin Jr. of Chauvin; one daughter, Sherry Naquin of Houma; four sisters, Vesta Chauvin of Bourg, Carolyn Guidry of Mandeville, Karen Fleming of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Connie Devault; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Verna Dupre Naquin
• retired from Texaco after 25 years and was Catholic

Marie Martin Pitre

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

Emelda Parfait Verdin

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

 

MAY 13, 2003

Willie Talbot Banks Sr.

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 12:22 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville
• survived by two sons, Willie T. Banks Jr. and Eris L. Banks; four daughters, Stacy Banks Lyons, Malinda Lewis Gray and Marvelous and Morian Banks; two brothers, Nathaniel Banks and Royal Banks; one sister, Dorean Banks; and 16 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willis Skyler and Albertha Banks; three brothers, Thomas Banks, Leonard Lewis and Junius Banks; and one sister, Olivia Mills
• U. S. Army veteran and was a diesel mechanic for Boyce Machinery

Sarah Sims Coleman

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gibson, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2003
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Willie Coleman of Houma and Wilbert Johnson of Los Angeles; five daughters, Isabella C. Washington and Lillian C. Johnson, both of Gibson, Linda C. Youngblood of Lancaster, Calif., Hazel Sims of N. Hollywood, Calif., and Jacqueline A. Woods of Terrytown; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson J. Coleman; her parents, Isham and Isabelle M. Sims; one daughter, Annette Jones; two brothers, Alcedes Sims and Isaac Sims; and two sisters, Merrita S. Green and Corrine S. Williams
• homemaker and a member of Triumph Baptist Church

Esther Mae Johnson Guidry

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

Josephine ‘Jo Jo’ Russo LeBlanc

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

 

MAY 14, 2003

Marguerite Seghers Ford

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Blue, died Monday, May 12, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Bob Ford; one daughter, Jackie Thibodeaux and husband, Michael Sr.; two sisters, Elaine Wingard of Metairie and Mary "Tunnie" McCasland of Haughton; two grandchildren, Mike Thibodeaux Jr. and wife, Shantel, and Aimee Barbier and husband, Cody; four great-grandchildren, Peyton and Jayden Thibodeaux and Bryce and Madyson Barbier; and one step-great-grandchild, Tyler Barbier
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Bud" Ford; her parents, René and Etta Mollere Seghers; five brothers, René Jr., Antoine, Moses, Edwin and Walter "Buddy"; and four sisters, Pearl Pritchard, Olga Arnold, Bea Geraci and Lou Fos
• member of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Terry J. Domangue Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yvonne LeBoeuf Domangue; his stepmother, Vidrine R. Domangue; two sons, Terry Domangue Jr. and wife, Trudy, and Wayne Domangue and wife, Terri; four daughters, Mrs. Errol (Sally) Thibodeaux, Merrel Domangue, Angel Domangue and companion, Mona Lirette, and Holly Domangue and boyfriend, Felix "Bonz" Fitch; one sister, Mrs. Jerry (Bella) Branson and Heaven; and 10 grandchildren, Dorian, Ashley, Kneeko, Brittany, Kevin, Lacey, Kadrian, Damen, Josh and Kelby
• preceded in death by his parents, Minor A. Domangue and Edia T. Trahan; and one grandson, Damien K. Domangue
• tugboat captain and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Leonard E. Anderson Jr.

• age 70, a native of Noble and resident of Whitehouse, Texas, died Sunday, May 11, 2003
• funeral services were scheduled today at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas, with burial in Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Anderson of Whitehouse; four sons, Carrol Lee Anderson and wife, Judy of Duson, Bobby Lynn Anderson and Michael Joe Anderson, both of Scott, and Terry Glynn Anderson of Hudson, N.H.; three sisters, Mary Ellen Harris and husband, Drew, of Gladewater, Texas, Reather Smalley of Mississippi and Arleen Bruton and husband, Wilbert of Colmesneil; two brothers, Hubert Anderson of Center and Charles Anderson and wife, Margaret of Colmesneil; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Elton Anderson Sr. and Rachel Oliver Anderson; one brother, Lamar Anderson; and one daughter-in-law, Loretta Anderson
• retired salesman and consultant for Baker-Hughes Company and was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Whitehouse
• Watson and Sons Funeral Home

Percy Joseph Trosclair

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

Elvina Margaret ‘Bonnie’ Hebert Thibodaux

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bruce J. Thibodaux Sr. of Gray; three sons, Bruce Thibodaux Jr. and wife, Joanna of Addis, Bryan Thibodaux and wife, Bettie of Bayou Blue and Gordan Thibodaux of Houma; five daughters, Mrs. Druis (Yvonne) Lirette, Mrs. Frank (Yvette) Bonvillain, Virginia Thibodaux, Clothilde Thibodaux of Houma and Mrs. Jude (Reggie Ann) Landry of Bayou Blue; five brothers, Gus Hebert, Curtis Hebert, Waybrun Hebert Jr. of Houma, Gene Hebert and Lionel Hebert of Bayou Blue; one sister, Mrs. Bert (Lynette) Liner Sr. of Kenner; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Waybrun J. Hebert Sr. and Agnes Mary Babin Hebert; one brother, Abren F. Hebert; and one sister, Eula Mae Schellang
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Joseph Obry Pitre
Obry Joseph Pitre

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Julius Pitre and wife Bessie, Gary Pitre and wife, Betty, Gerard Pitre and wife, Lillian, and Clyde Pitre and wife, Lisa all of Houma; three stepsons, Mark Triche and wife, Melissa of Houma, Jessie and wife, Pat Triche of Bayou Dularge, and Daniel and wife, Joy Triche of Oklahoma; five daughters, Dorothy Pitre and husband, Gene, Rosemary Guerrero and husband, Francisco, and Catherine Trahan and husband, Glen, all of Houma, Antoinette LeBoeuf and husband, Clifford of Bayou Blue and Margaret Trosclair and husband, Johnny of Bourg; two stepdaughters, Cheryl and husband, Wayne Lirette of Bayou Dularge and Mona and husband, Robin Cruma of Houma; 130 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and 15 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his second wife, Betty Gautreaux Triche; his first wife, Yvonne Marie Liner Pitre; his parents, Frank and Marie Dupre Pitre; eight brothers, Elie, Irvin, Wilsie, Elise, Evans, Ephie, Curtis and Harry Pitre; and three sisters, Edna P. Babin, Lillia P. Trosclair and Lede P. Malbrough
• security guard and an oyster shucker for 25 years for Poprich and Jurich Company; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Whitney ‘Sonny’ Lombas

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

Lelia Marie Henry Duplantis

• age 96, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Abbie Duplantis Jr. of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Winnie Neal of Houma; three brothers, Nelson Henry, O’Neil Henry of Houma and Milton Henry of Mississippi; three sisters, Irene Lirette, Ouida Bergeron and Emily Lester of Houma; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abbie J. Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Constant E. Henry and Olide Chaisson Henry; one son, Harvey Duplantis; six brothers, J.C., Norman, Clifford, Cleveland, Levis and Camille Henry; and one sister, Lydia Pellegrin
• homemaker, a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Audrey Marie Duplantis Bergeron

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

 

MAY 15, 2003

Newman Peter Fitch Sr.

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

Anthony Wayne Killough

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

Wilson Joseph ‘Wawa’ Ockman

• age 71, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Benoit Ockman; his father, Maurice Ockman Sr.; one son, David P. Ockman of Chackbay; three daughters, Julia O. Trosclair, Jane O. Stein and Ellen O. Naquin, all of Chackbay; one brother, Maurice Ockmond Jr.; one sister, Rosamae Rodrigue; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Palmire Rome Ockman; and two brothers, Norman and Herman Ockman

Florence ‘Tookie’ Naquin Thibodaux

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

 

MAY 16, 2003

Wayne Paul Bourgeois

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:12 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2003
• visitation today and 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 his wife, Linda J. Bourgeois of Houma; one daughter, Sarah Beth Bourgeois of Houma; three brothers, Dale Bourgeois and wife, Gayle, Aaron Bourgeois and wife, Dot, and Lloyd Bourgeois and wife, Darla, all of Houma; four sisters, Lynn Gamberilla and husband, Adam, Sandra Bergeron and husband, Norman, Carmen Naquin and husband, James, and Janet Theriot and husband, Dusty, all of Houma; 13 nieces and 11 nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy V. Bourgeois and Gladys M. Boudreaux Bourgeois
• mechanic for Control Valve Specialist and former owner of Cycle Shop Inc. and Motorcycle Supply; life-time member of the American Motorcycle Association and a 20-year member of the National Street Rod Association; Christian

Milton J. ‘T-Man’ Champagne

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

Mildred Theresa Koffi

• age 39, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of N. Charleston, S.C., died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ekou Koffi; one daughter, Niamkey Koffi; three brothers, Donald, Ronald and Micheal Williams, all of Houma, four sisters, Catherine Canada and Loretta Swain, both of Dallas, Rosemary Theriot of Tennessee and Isis Williams of Washington; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Williams Sr.; two brothers, Wilbert Williams Jr. and Alton Harris; and one sister Constance Bogen
• cosmetologist and was Catholic

Elizabeth ‘Bell’ Detillier Landry

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Gary, Wallace, Donald, Dave and Gerald Landry; one daughter, Mrs. Mickey (Carolyn) Rousseau; three brothers, Carlton Detillier, Clifton Detillier and Frimen Detillier Jr.; two sisters, Irene D. Molaison and Gloria D. LeCompte; 18 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Landry; her parents, Frimen Detillier Sr. and Josephine Guidry Detillier; three brothers, Moise Detillier Sr., Mabry Detillier and Webster Detillier; four sisters, Eloise Detillier, Allie D. Knight, Elfie D. St. Pierre and Mathilida Detillier; and one grandson

Joseph ‘Joe C’ Carter Matthews

• age 30, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Nadine Maples; his father, Clarence Leonard Matthews; five brothers, Clarence J. Matthews, Cornell Robinson, Melvin McKinley, and Elfrom and Torrin Fleming of Houma; and seven sisters, Elaine M. Nelson, Linda M. Parker, Felicia M. Aubert, Latara B. Williams, Robin Matthews of Houma, Blanche Wright of New Orleans and Chantell Matthews of Gray
• preceded in death by his mother, Josephine C. Matthews
• U. S. Army disabled veteran; Baptist

 

MAY 17, 2003

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MAY 18, 2003

John Ryland Lilly Jr.

• age 54, a native of Vicksburg, Miss., and resident of Boca Raton, Fla., died Wednesday, May 14, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services held Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by a private burial at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery
• survived by his sister, Connie Lilly Gyer and husband Dr. David Gyer of Houma; niece and nephew, Ashley and Charles Gyer of Houma; companion, Amy Jo Birkenes of Boca Raton
• preceded in death by John Ryland Lilly Sr., and Evelyn Brower Lilly
• retired attorney and an Eagle Scout of Boy Scouts of America
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles E. Yancey

• age 72, a native of Spring Hill, Tenn., former resident of Houma and resident of Alexandria, died Thursday, May 15, 2003
• funeral services were held Saturday at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Pineville, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Wanda Wallace of Pineville; two sons, Charles Wayne Yancey of Columbia, Tenn. and Tony Christopher Yancey of Shreveport; two stepsons, Ricky Hoosier of Monroe and Sidney Taylor of High Point, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Verline Nolan Yancey; and one daughter, Cindy Lee Yancey
• retired from Colombia Gulf Trans Company with 40 years of service and was in the paratroopers and served in the Korean War; member of Houma Masonic Lodge No. 481, Alexandria VFW and American Legion Chapter No. 205

 

MAY 19, 2003

Allen Joseph Boudreaux Sr.

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

Lloyd J. Duplantis Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; memorial services Tuesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Mercedes Lecompte Duplantis of Chauvin; six sons, Lloyd Jr., Eric, Anthony, Peter, Patrick and Elias Duplantis; three daughters, Angela D. Taylor, Denise Nubani and Alida Cochran; one brother, Melvin Duplantis; two sisters, Imelda Pellegrin and Wilma Dusenbury; 34 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Delvin J. and Thelma Dumez Duplantis; and one brother, Delvin Duplantis Jr.
• self-employed welder and served in the U. S. Air Force and 90th infantry division

Stella Marie Sigur Duplantis

• age 84, a native of Alice B. Plantation and a resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Camille Charles Duplantis III; three daughters, Mary Anné Duplantis Goodwin, Theresa Marie Duplantis Dugas and Stella Maria Duplantis Smith, all of Houma; one brother, Carroll Joseph Sigur; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Camille Charles Duplantis Jr.; her parents, Louis Fernand Sigur and Lelia Darcé Sigur; four sisters, Esther Sigur, Helena Sigur Brown, Iola Sigur D’arensbourg and Ethel Sigur Chapman; and three brothers, Louis F. "Manny" Sigur, Irving Sigur Sr. and Anthony "Buster" Sigur Sr.
• homemaker and a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Anaweim (Theresians), Legion of Mary and Were Young Once organization; volunteer at St. Francis and Vandebilt schools; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Selvine Legendre Landry

• age 102, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003
• 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 one son, Roland Landry; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Volcar Landry; her parents, Augustine Legendre and Tubicia Rodrigue Legendre; one daughter, Jeanne Mahler; two brothers, Victor and Augustine Legendre; and one sister, Augustilia Rodrigue

John Ryland Lilly Jr.

• age 54, a native of Vicksburg, Miss., and resident of Boca Raton, Fla, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services held Wednesday at the funeral home; private burial at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery followed the services
• survived by his sister, Connie Lilly Gyer and husband Dr. David Gyer of Houma; beloved niece and nephew, Ashley and Charles Gyer of Houma; companion and soul mate, Amy Jo Birkenes of Boca Raton
• preceded in death by his parents John Ryland Lilly Sr., and Evelyn Brower Lilly
• retired attorney and an Eagle Scout of Boy Scouts of America
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Yvette Marie Thibodeaux Moosa

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Sybil Trahan and Karen Davis, and husband, Lester Davis, all of Houma; one sister, Marjorie T. Guidry of Houma; five grandchildren, Michael Trahan and wife, Liz, Kathy Trahan, Norman Trahan, Larry Davis and Mark Davis; eight great-grandchildren; and three nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Moosa; her parents, Alfred Thibodeaux and Bertha Fanguy Thibodeaux; two brothers, Walton Thibodeaux and Charles Thibodeaux; and one infant sister
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mitchell P. Serigne

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

Evelyn ‘Billie’ T. Theriot

• age 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003
• 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 one son, Rick Theriot; and two daughters, Catherine Theriot and Linda Theriot
• preceded in death by her husband, Loveless "Soco" Theriot; her parents, Ralph and Zulma Daigle Thibodaux; two brothers, Rivest and Andrew Thibodaux; and three sisters, Bessie Battaglia, Leona Toups and Hazel Lathom

 

MAY 20, 2003

Georgia Lee Coleman

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 16, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma; religious services today at the church; dismissal services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Irvin "Elwood" Coleman of Houma; her stepfather, Willie Myles of Ponchatoula; three daughters, Jaynell Coleman, Georgette Hartman and Jewel Coleman, all of Houma; two sons, Irvin Coleman Jr. of Grayslake, Ill., and Barry Coleman of Houma; one son-in-law, James Hartman of Houma; two daughters-in-law, Rebecca Coleman of Grayslake and Valerie Coleman of Houma; one brother, Albert Stewart of Washington; one sister, Muriel Turner of Houma; and six grandchildren, Ashlee, Jordan and Taylor Hartman and Alexis Coleman, all of Houma and Keri and Keli Coleman of Grayslake
• preceded in death by her parents, Flossie Brooks Williams Myles and Gus Williams; one brother, Ed Stewart; and one sister, Jeanette Williams
• member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and First Baptist Aerobics Class
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Columbus Matherne

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

Viola Miller Morris

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Mathews; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Geraldine Morris Ellis of Thibodaux; one son, Ezikel Morris Jr. of New Orleans; one sister, Magaline Smith of Raceland; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ezikel Morris Sr.; her parents, Clayton Sr. and Viola Miller; two sons, Lawrence Hawkins and Charlie Morris; and one brother, Clayton Miller Jr.
• member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church and served on the usher board

Georgiana St. Pierre Rodrigue

• age 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:58 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2003
• 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, Smith Rodrigue; and one sister, Bernice Allemand
  preceded in death by her parents, Sevien St. Pierre and Leona Chouest St. Pierre; one brother, Benny St. Pierre; and one sister, Bertha St. Pierre
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

MAY 21, 2003

Della Detiveaux King

• age 66, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; rosary recited today at the funeral home; prayer services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Harris King of Houma; two sons, Michael King and companion, Karen, and Tommy King and wife, Rhonda, all of Houma; two daughters, Nancy Bardeleben and husband, Keith, and Judy King, all of Houma; one brother, Henry Detiveaux of Lake Charles; one sister, Ella D. Hilden of San Diego; one halfsister, Agnes Fricke of Des Allemand; six grandchildren, Melissa Cangelosi, John Cangelosi Jr., Tyler Ingram, Paul Bardeleben, Shane Bardeleben and Janelle Bardeleben; and three great-grandchildren, Dedrick Cangelosi, Destiny Cangelosi and Deja Cangelosi
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Detiveaux and Elodie Bergeron Detiveaux; one brother, Harry Detiveaux; two half-brothers, Woodrow Boudreaux and Ernest Boudreaux; and one-half sister, Louise Wantlin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Louise Rainey Caraway

• age 94, a native of Gray and resident of Compton, Calif., died Wednesday, May 14, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Zenobia Thomas of Compton; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. Sr. and Elnoria Rainey; two sisters, Gladys Adams and Mary White; and one brother, Joseph C. Rainey Jr.
• professional seamstress, a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she served as deaconess and was a member of First New Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church in Compton

 

MAY 22, 2003

Dudley James Adams

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

Lytton W. Dantin

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

John Anthony Murphy

• age 77, a native of Big Pinnie, Wyo., and resident of Larose, died Sunday, May 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eunice Murphy; one daughter, Shirley Shicksnider; one brother, Frank Murphy; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nora Murphy; one brother, Raymond Murphy; and one sister, Lucille Murphy
• Catholic and a U. S. Marine veteran of World War II

Richard ‘Bobby’ Payne Jr.

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003
• visitation Friday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church and to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruth Miles Payne; 11 sons and six daughters-in-law, Silas and wife, Corsonder, Payne Sr. of Houma, Frederick and wife, Patricia, Payne of Houma; Trinidad and wife, Sakeena, Payne of Milwaukee, Wisc., the Rev. John and wife, Barbara Payne of Mobile, Ala., Frederick and Michael Anderson, both of Marrero, Calvin and wife, Brenda, Rockward Jr. of Ebensburg, Penn., Darrell Rockward of Houston, the Rev. Willie and wife, Michelle, Rockward of Atlanta and Edgar Lee Jones of Houma; 11 daughters and five sons-in-law, Barbara James of Gray, and Mrs. Marshall (Veronica) Thibodeaux, Mrs. Larry (Monica) Box and Mrs. Michael (Ollie) Carter, all of Houston, Mrs. Abraham (Cassandra) Morris of Havelock, N.C., Ruth Carman of Newbern, N.C., Louise Anderson of Gretna, Mrs. Larry (Mary Shelia) Blackman of Avondale, Felecia Richard of Kenner, Shelia Henry of Houston and Valarie Jackson-Knightshead of Houma; one brother, Norman Payne of Houma; three sisters, Agnes Knightshead of Houma and Albertha Robinson and Dotsie Sadie Jeff, both of New Orleans; 62 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Sylvain Payne; his parents, Dartsey Stovall and Richard Payne Sr.; one son, Christopher Payne; one brother, Micheal Nathaniel Payne; four sisters, Viola Fleming, Ora Shelton, Elmira and Eva Payne; and two grandchildren
• U. S. Army disabled veteran of the Korean War and pastor of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

Emma Lois ‘Billie’ Griffin Prince

• age 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:07 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Ernest E. Prince; one daughter, Libbie Griffin; two brothers, Abraham J. and Earl John Griffin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Louise Josephine Guidry and Pierre Abraham Griffin
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church

Julie Layton Rountree

• age 22, a native of Houma and resident of Conroe, Texas, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003
• visitation Friday at Forest Park-The Woodlands Funeral Home in Conroe; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in the funeral home cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas Rountree; her parents, Criss and Jan Layton; two sisters, Cortney Ann and Kristen Kay Layton; six aunts and uncles, Lisa Lynn and Larry Belton of Houma, Laura K. and Kent Hebert of Houma, Yvonda Layton of Pocahontas, Ark., and Lynn Layton of Memphis; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haydel Jr. of Houma and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Layton Sr. of Pocahontas; and three cousins, Cameron Hebert and Shawn and Tracee Belton
• preceded in death by her godfather and uncle, Buddy Layton Jr.

Benjamin ‘Paw Paw’ Stafford Sr.

• age 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2003
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Benjamin Stafford Jr. of Detroit and Eugene, Warren and Vincent Stafford Sr., all of Houma; two daughters, Debbie Mcpherson of Houma and Judy Stafford of Compton, Calif.; one brother, Joseph Beech of Venice; one sister, Enola Denning of Houston; 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Albertina Amos Stafford; his parents, Viola Squares and Nolan Stafford; three brothers, Thomas, Freddie and Andrew Beech; and five sisters, Florence Stafford, Mable Pearson, Gladys Chappell, Helen Trotman and Thelma Powell
• member of New Rising Sun church, World War II veteran and self-employed contractor

Valvina Victoria Albert Tanner

• age 81, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church Cemetery
• survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and wife, Shirley Broussard, Tanner, Carl and wife, Rose, Hurlston and Saul and wife, Melinda Luke, Tanner; six daughters, Iva Lou Dagate, Sally Verdin, Bonnie Spigner, Dorcina Coulon, Vanessa Leleux and Belinda Solet; one brother, Junior Albert; one sister, Louella LeBouef; 29 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Tanner Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Victoria Guidry Albert; and four grandchildren, Vanis Felio, Karla Kay Tanner, London Estay and Carl Tanner
• parishioner of Holy Family Church

Evelyn Mary Thibodaux

• age 72, a native of Patterson and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Amelia; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David A. and wife, Donna, Thibodaux of Patterson and Donald P. and wife, Jeannine, Thibodaux of Houma; one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Marvin (Diane) Vining of Bayou Vista; one sister, Mildred Allen of Dallas; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Felix Thibodaux; and one son, Philip Thibodaux

 

MAY 23, 2003

Frederick Charles Auzston III

• age 17 days old, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Frederick "Fred" Charles Jr. and Maxine Mobley Auzston; his twin sister, Marie Emely Auzston; his grandparents, Frederick "Fred" and Karen Potter Auzston and Doris Mobley; and his godparents, Allen Delaune and Eugenie Serigny
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Joseph Serigny Sr.
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Edward Bottera Jr.

• age 87, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003
• survived by one daughter, Bonnie B. Daigle and husband, John, of Houma; two brothers, Marvin Bottera of San Leon, Texas, and James Bottera and wife, Laverne, of Houston; two sisters, Evelyn G. Spalding of Pasadena, Texas, and Ethel B. Moore and husband, William, of Crystal Beach, Texas; one grandchild, two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Elizabeth Moreland Bottera; his parents, Edward Bottera Sr. and Agnes Katherine Browne Bottera; and one sister, Agnes Ward
• retired operator for Exxon for 30 years and a member of the American Legion and Exxon Annuitat’s Association; U. S. Navy veteran in the Pacific Theater and Radioman 1st class in World War II

Joseph ‘Chinky’ Domangue

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

Palestine Moore Hester

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

 

MAY 24, 2003

Bobby David Angeron

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

Uronia ‘Roni’ Authement

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

Edward Bottera Jr.

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

Doris Harvey Leggett

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

Brayden Michael Molaison

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

 

MAY 25, 2003

Alexander ‘T-Lec’ Billiot Jr.

• age 37, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Point-aux-Chenes, died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003
• visitation today and Monday at the Point-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Brunet Billiot; two daughters, Alexis and Angelina Billiot of Point-aux-Chenes; his grandmother, Rita Dantin of Golden Meadow; four uncles, Wenceslaus Billiot Sr. and Milton Billiot of Isle de Jean Charles and Nolan Dantin and Dudley Jr., of Golden Meadow; and five aunts, Marilyn, Wilma, Zelma and Helen Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles and Marie Maher of Virginia Beach, West Virginia
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander A. Billiot Sr. and Mary Dantin; his grandparents, Sylvester Billiot, Milina Billiot and Dudley Dantin Sr.; his father-in-law, Norman Brunet; one nephew-in-law, Kulin Brunet; and three aunts, Mava Hendon, Martha Naquin and Venecia Naquin
• member of the Knights of Columbus 8616 of Point-aux-Chenes; Catholic and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors
• Samart Funeral Home

Dana Joseph Carlos

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

Henry Francis Goodwyne Jr.

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

Berndt Kenneth Lyckberg

• age 86, a native of Chicago, Ill., former resident of Schriever and resident of Plano, Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003
• memorial services Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula
• survived by his wife, Bertha Irene Cramer Lyckberg of Plano; four daughters, Joan Barbara Romain of Irving, Texas, Betty Jean Hughes of Newport, N.C., Barbara Ann Sidorowicz of Plano and Deborah Lyn Pierce of Westlake Village, Calif.; four stepdaughters, Mary Frances Cocke Adams of New Orleans, Catherine Ann Cocke Wilson of Schriever, Hazel I. Gano Randi and Kathryn P. Gano Most; three stepsons, William H. Gano, Charles F. Gano and Donald G. Gano; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his second wife, Tommie M. Bates Lyckberg; his first wife, Marilyn J. Heuer Lyckberg; his parents, Berndt W. Lyckberg and Florence H. Wallin Lyckberg; two brothers, Kenneth Berndt Lyckberg and Stewart Russell Lyckberg; and one stepson, Greydon Gale Gano
• chemical engineer with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and retired in 1978 as corporate manager of energy utilization where he traveled all over the world visiting various Firestones sites to evaluate and improve their energy system; in 1977 he was runner up for ‘Man of the Year’ for Factory Management Magazine for his efforts in saving his employer $6.5 million in one year; career sent him to several countries including Bareilly India where he was plant manager in the start-up of a synthetic rubber plant; also held management-technical position in several states
• life member of the American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Alpha Chi Sigma (professional chemical fraternity) and Tau Beta Pi, (engineering honorary fraternity), Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni Assoc., 32nd degree Mason, member of the Hella Temple in Garland, Texas, Shriners of Plano and a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Richmond, Va., and Dallas
• avid golfer and past member of Ellendale Country Club and bowlers on "Poverty Flats" team in Houma; member of Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano

Edith Ann Moulder Plaisance

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

John R. Richard

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

Marie G. Ristroph

• age 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Tomball, Texas, died Friday, May 23, 2003
• funeral services held Tuesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tomball and a graveside service held at a later date in Baton Rouge
• survived by eight children, Robert Ristroph of Austin, Texas, Alice Ristroph of Brooklyn, NY, Trygve Ristroph of Somerville, Mass., Elnar Ristroph of Austin, Texas, Ingrid Ristroph of Austin, Leif Ristroph of Austin, Gunnar Ristroph of Pasadena, Calif., and Mickey Ristroph of Pinehurst, Texas; one sister, Gail G. Stickley of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two brothers, Richard T. Gibbens III of Schriever and John L. Gibbens of St. Francisville
• city planner in New Orleans and Houston

 

MAY 26, 2003

Rose Mary Crochet Bergeron

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 25, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Mark Bergeron and wife, Cynthia, of Gibson; one daughter, Mona Samanie and husband, Glenn, of Houma; four brothers, Harold Crochet, James "Peanut" Crochet Sr., Charles Crochet and Edward "Tony" Crochet of Houma; one sister, Marguerite Giroir of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Russell J. Bergeron; her parents, Viltres Crochet and Anna Lee Bergeron Crochet; one brother, Paul Crochet; and one sister, Rita Martin
• retired bus sitter for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Alexander ‘T-Lec’ Billiot Jr.

• age 38, a native of Isle de Jean Charles and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass today at St. Charles Borromero Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Brunet Billiot; two daughters, Alexis and Angelica Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chenes; his grandmother, Rita Dantin of Golden Meadow; four uncles, Wenceslaus Billiot Sr. and Milton Billiot, both of Isle de Jean Charles, Nolan Dantin and Dudley Jr., of Golden Meadow; and six aunts, Marilyn, Wilma, Zelma and Helen Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles, Marie Maher of Virginia Beach, W. V. and Judy Dantin of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by his parents, Alexander A. Billiot Sr. and Mary Dantin; his grandparents, Sylvester Billiot, Milina Billiot and Dudley Dantin Sr.; his father-n-law, Norman Brunet; one nephew-in-law, Kullin Brunet; and three aunts, Mava Hendon, Martha Naquin and Venecia Naquin
• member of the Knights of Columbus No. 8616 of Pointe-aux-Chenes and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He was Catholic and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors
• Samart Funeral Home

Sylvester Peter Brien

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Inez Porche Brien of Houma; one daughter, Margaret Joan Brien Tingstrom and husband, Frank Joseph Tingstrom, of Pace, Fla.; two brothers, Gordon J. Brien Sr. and wife, Claire Chauvin Brien of Houma, and Ireton Brien of Bayou Dularge; three grandchildren, Shane P. Tingstrom and wife, Tanya, Jason Michael Tingstrom and Cody Joseph Tingstrom; and one great-grandchild, Tyler Aaron Tingstrom
• preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester A. Brien and Esma Thibodeaux Brien; one brother, C.J. Brien Sr.; and two sisters, Celestre Brien and Velma Brien Smith
• retired construction engineer for McDermott International for 30 years and a member of the usher society of St. Eloi; 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 8779, a member of the VFW Post No. 3700, Purple Heart recipient, Eucharistic Extraordinary Minister, Holy Name Society and a former member of the National Guard as sergeant for eight years; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Normine ‘Min’ Cheramie

• age 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Daisy Guidry; and husband, C. J.; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor Antoine Cheramie; three brothers, Landon, Nat Jr. and Don Alario; and one sister, Helen Hebert
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Geraldine Guidry Doiron

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003
• survived by one son, Louis Doiron Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Houma; one daughter, Jerry Ann Doiron of Houma; two brothers, Clifford Guidry and Leroy Guidry of Houma; one granddaughter, Ciara Doiron of Houma; two step-grandchildren, Murray Buquet and Clint Buquet Sr.; and three step-great-grandchildren, Clint Buquet Jr., Natalie Buquet and Bradydan Buquet of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Perch" Doiron Sr.; her parents, Jeff and Josephine Guidry; one son, Ray Doiron; three brothers, Jeffery Guidry, Percy Guidry and Jimmie Maurice Guidry; and three sisters, Wilda Guidry, Hilda Domangue and Lillion Matherne
• homemaker and was Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

MAY 27, 2003

Leo N. Bourgeois

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one sister, Della Bourgeois Pierce; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Francis Plaisance Thibodaux Bourgeois; his parents, Etienne and Anna Gautreaux Bourgeois; and four brothers, Leon, Dave, Nolan and Percy Bourgeois
• retired engineer on the Riverboat and was a veteran of World War II and a lifelong member of the VFW Post No. 8538

Normine ‘Min’ Cheramie

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

Delta Fremin Hebert

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

Dorothy Dunn Hoppe

• age 82, a native of Chester, Pa., and resident of New Orleans, died at 2:40 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2003
• memorial service was scheduled today at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Orleans
• survived by one son, Kerry Hoppe; four daughters, Eileen Strensrud, Patti Bayliss, Kimberly Keim and Amy Tucker; two sisters, Shirl Cieutat and Peggy Umbdenstock; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand Hoppe; her parents, Olva and Camilla Desobry Dunn; and one brother, James Dunn

John Mark Labit

• age 30, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Living Word Church; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Chanda Sanderson Labit of Houma; one daughter, Alyssa Labit of Houma; his parents, Ralph Joseph Labit and Dianne Rogers Labit of Bayou Blue; four brothers, Paul Labit and wife, Rachel, Timmy Labit and wife, Elisse, of Houma, Michael Labit and wife, Patricia, and Sammy Labit and wife, Nazare, of Mississippi; one sister, Donna North and husband, Marvin, of Atlanta; his mother and father-in-law, Samuel and Sheila Jones Sanderson of Houma; one brother-in-law, Christopher Sanderson and wife, Crystal, of Houma; and his grandparents, Marie DuBois Labit Breaux and Lawrence Breaux of Raceland, Ollie Matherne Rogers of Bayou Blue and Lewis and Kathryn Jones of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Leon Paul Labit, E.J. Rogers, James Sanderson Sr. and Mary Connelly Sanderson
• refrigeration mechanic for Sealand Mechanical and was a member of the Dixie Drivers; member of Living Word Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dawson Ledet

• infant, a native and resident of Gray, died Thursday, May 22, 2003
• graveside services were scheduled today at St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by his parents, Bart James Ledet and Kelly Marie Callais; one half-brother, Alex Ledet; one half-sister, Jamie Callais; and his grandparents, Albert J. and Phyllis Levron Ledet Jr. and Marvin and Rosalie Fanguy Bourg
• Catholic

Albert Lirette

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Mission Church in Theriot, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elrey Liner Lirette of Theriot; four sons, Albert Lirette, Alfred Lirette and wife, Linda, of Theriot, Adrian Lirette and Avery and wife, Charlene, of Houma; four daughters, Elizabeth Adams and husband, George, of Schriever, Tammy Bascle and husband, Bryan, of Houma, Velda Bourg and husband, Douglas, and Pearl DeHart and husband, Merlin, of Theriot; two sisters, Julia Champagne and husband, Walton, of Theriot and Mag Soignet and husband, Rouel, of Gray; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lirette and Melinda DeHart Lirette; seven brothers, Andrew, Edison, Jessie, Johnny, Nelson, Robert Sr. and Wilvin Lirette; and one sister, Angeline Daisy
• parishioner of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Levis Joseph Lirette

• age 62, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janet Falgout Lirette; four sons, Levis Jr. and Raymond Anthony Lirette, Jeremy Matherne and Nolan Trahan; three daughters, Regina Lirette, April Masoner and Railene Lovell; one brother, Leon Lionell Lirette; four sisters, Eva Ratcliff, Esther Bates, Jeanette Engeron and Rita Dunn; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Sylvester and Emily Guise Lirette; three brothers, Emile Jr., Milton and Iris Lirette; and four sisters, Irene Lombas, Urilda, Rose and Darlene Lirette
• parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Marie Gibbens Ristroph

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

Rodney Robin ‘Ron’ Stagni

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

 

MAY 28, 2003

Levie Pauline Daigle Blanchard

• age 89, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003

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

• survived by two sons, Charles Jr. and Carle Blanchard; six daughters, Alice Pellegrin, Goldie Roddy, Jane Bergeron, Sylvia Portier, Kate Repp and Dianne Domangue; two brothers, Dennis and Honore Daigle; three sisters, Mable Lejeune, Alma Camardelle and Rosemary Naquin; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Ursin Pierre and Faustine Rodrigue Daigle; and three brothers, Jean Baptiste Pierre and Felix and Guilton Daigle; and one grandson, Robert Radley Repp

Mae Vicknair Koch

• age 98, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 26, 2003

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

• survived by a niece and nephew

• preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Hedden Sr.; her second husband, William Koch; her parents, August and Virginia Jewel Vicknair; one son, Albert Hedden Jr.; three brothers, Leon, Joseph and Albert Vicknair; and three sisters, Ada Kordoske, Etta Vicknair and Adele Talbot

Albert Lirette

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003

• visitation to funeral time today at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; religious services today at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Elrey Liner Lirette of Theriot; four sons, Albert Lirette, Alfred Lirette and wife, Linda, of Theriot, Adrian Lirette and Avery and wife, Charlene, of Houma; four daughters, Elizabeth Adams and husband, George, of Schriever, Tammy Bascle and husband, Bryan, of Houma, Velda Bourg and husband, Douglas, and Pearl DeHart and husband, Merlin, of Theriot; two sisters, Julia Champagne and husband, Walton, of Theriot and Mag Soignet and husband, Rouel, of Gray; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lirette and Melinda DeHart Lirette; seven brothers, Andrew, Edison, Jessie, Johnny, Nelson, Robert Sr. and Wilvin Lirette; and one sister, Angeline Daisy

• parishioner of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

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Berndt Kenneth Lyckberg

• age 86, a native of Chicago, Ill., former resident of Schriever and resident of Plano, Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003

• memorial services Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula

• survived by his wife, Bertha Irene Cramer Lyckberg of Plano; four daughters, Joan Barbara Romain of Irving, Texas, Betty Jean Hughes of Newport, N.C., Barbara Ann Sidorowicz of Plano and Deborah Lyn Pierce of Westlake Village, Calif.; four stepdaughters, Mary Frances Cocke Adams of New Orleans, Catherine Ann Cocke Wilson of Schriever, Hazel I. Gano Randi and Kathryn P. Gano Most; three stepsons, William H. Gano, Charles F. Gano and Donald G. Gano; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his second wife, Tommie M. Bates Lyckberg; his first wife, Marilyn J. Heuer Lyckberg; his parents, Berndt W. Lyckberg and Florence H. Wallin Lyckberg; two brothers, Kenneth Berndt Lyckberg and Stewart Russell Lyckberg; and one stepson, Greydon Gale Gano

• chemical engineer with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and was a life member of the American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Alpha Chi Sigma (professional chemical fraternity) and Tau Beta Pi, (engineering honorary fraternity), Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni Assoc., 32nd degree Mason, member of the Hella Temple in Garland, Texas, Shriners of Plano and a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Richmond, Va., and Dallas; member of Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano

Bessie Mae Harris Pierce

• age 93, a native of Mangham and resident of Waterproof, died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003

• religious services Thursday at Greenfield Baptist Church in Waterproof, with burial in Good Samaritan Cemetery

• survived by one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Mose Pierce; her parents, Louis and Josephine Rogers Harris; one son, Willie McFarland; one daughter, Josephine McFarland Butler; three brothers, Andrews, Eugene and Leonard Harris; and three sisters, Beulah H. Wilhite, Martha H. Jenkins and Annie H. Hollis

• member of Greenfield Baptist Church and served as Mother of the Church; Past Worthy Matron of Martha Chapter No. 179 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Waterproof

Willie Wilton Pierce

• age 77, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003

• funeral services were held today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by his wife, Ella Mae Hernandez Pierce; two sons, Nilton and Joel Pierce; one daughter, Beverly Rodrigue; one brother, Norris Pierce; one sister, Isoline Foret; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Louisa Pierce; one son, Donald Pierce; four brothers, Alcide, Loveless, Jessie and Clarence Pierce; and five sisters, Sidonia Plaisance, Lena Daigle, Leonise Foret, Evelina Vedros and Amay Bourgeois

Rodney Robin ‘Rod’ Stagni

• age 48, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at midnight Sunday, May 25, 2003

• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Thursday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

• survived by his mother, Doreen Stagni Porche of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one brother, John J. Stagni of Houma; and one niece, Melissa Stagni Noble of Mississippi

• preceded in death by his father, Roy F. Stagni Sr.; one brother, Roy F. Stagni Jr.; and his grandfather, Damain J. Stagni

• salesman for Acme Mausoleum Corporation and a parishioner of St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church

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MAY 29, 2003

Lionel Henry Jackson

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003

• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery

• survived by one sister, Willie Mae Arceneaux of Houma

• preceded in death by his parents, George W. Jackson Sr. and Lillie V. Aitkens Jackson; and two brothers, Frank Calloway and George W. Jackson Jr.

• member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church

Ulysses ‘PeeWee’ Lagarde

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Thursday, May 22, 2003

• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery

• survived by his wife, Ora Mae Lagarde of Gray; one son, Ulysses Henry Lagarde of Atlanta; two daughters, Sandra Evans and Connie Walker, both of Gray; one brother, Clarence Lagarde of Thibodaux; three sisters, Loretta Sneeds and Ruth Rainey, both of Gray and Pinkey Patterson of Gibson; and numerous grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lagarde and Rosanna W. Lagarde; one daughter, Sharlinda Lucille Moore; two brothers, Henry Lagarde Jr. and Otheller Lagarde; and three sisters, Ruth Lagarde, Geraldine Streams and Verna Patterson

• machine operator for Southdown Refinery and truck driver for Duplantis Truck Line

 

MAY 30, 2003

Lucille Naquin Adams

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003

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

• survived by three sons, Emile, Andrew "Hoss" and Daniel Adams; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Joseph Adams; her parents, Emile and Pamela Levert Naquin; one son, Sterling Adams Sr.; five brothers, Louis, Eves, Joseph, Willie and Ernest Naquin; and four sisters, Bernice Chiasson, Marie Ledet and Rita and Aladin Naquin

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Samanie Cenac

• age 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003

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

• survived by one son, Nolan Cenac and wife, Marlene Deroche Cenac, of Houma; six daughters, Evelyn C. LeBoeuf and husband, Lucius LeBoeuf, of Theriot, Barbara C. Pye, Lois C. Bourg and husband, Allen Bourg, Hazel C. Domangue and husband, Elgin "Gene" Domangue, Henrietta "Tutt" C. Trahan, all of Houma and Elaine Cenac of St. Charles By Pass; one brother, Alex Samanie and wife, Nellie Samanie, of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Pierre Cenac; her parents, Ferdinand Renee Samanie and Marie Lirette Samanie; two great-great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, LeRoy Pye; three brothers, Gordon Samanie, Berwick Samanie and Reneé Samanie; and four sisters, Virginia Chauvin, Irene Robichaux, Thesia Verret and Idola Cunningham

• homemaker and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies Altar Society, Holy Name Auxiliary and East Park Fire Department Auxiliary; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Fletcher Lee ‘ ‘F. L.’ Cole

• native of Franklinton and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003

• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious services Saturday at the funeral home; graveside services Saturday at Rosehill Cemetery in New Iberia

• survived by his wife, Janet "Melrose" D. Cole; one son, James Cole; two daughters, Janet Lawson and Bonnie Myers; one brother, Ronald Cole; and four grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, J. L. and Lilly Mae Smith Cole; one brother, Lester Cole; and one sister, Miriam Jo Barousse

Leonce G. Gautreaux Jr.

• age 95, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003

• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2

• survived by one daughter, Paula Grasso and husband, Charles, of Houma; one son, L.G. Gautreaux III and wife, Kathy, of Houma; two brothers, Warren Gautreaux of New Orleans and the Rev. Francis Gautreaux C. S. S. R. of Bangkok, Thailand; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his wife, Inez LeBlanc Gautreaux; his parents, Emily and Leonce Gautreaux Sr.; five brothers, J.B., Evan, Joseph, Paul and Charles; and three sisters, Claire Heintz, Lisa Jones and Nell Gautreaux

• member of St. Gregory Usher Society and St. Gregory Knights of Columbus; retired from Quality/Trapp Chevrolet

Paula Ann Guidry

• age 21, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dulac, died at 5 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2003

• visitation today to funeral time Saturday at House of Prayer in Dulac; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

• survived by her parents, Paul J. Guidry and Sylvia Verdin Guidry; five brothers, Martin Verdin, Timothy, Paul Jr., Calvin and Jonathan Guidry; her paternal grandparents, Calvin and Mae Lodrigue Guidry; her maternal grandmother, Mary "Leona" Billiot Verdin; one niece, Alyssa Guidry; and one nephew and godchild, Martin Verdin Jr.

• preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack Simon Verdin Sr.

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Earl ‘Deedie’ Scoby Jr.

• age 58, a native of Fresno, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003

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

• survived by his parents, the Rev. Earl Scoby Sr. and Delma Thomas Scoby; four sons, Irvin Scoby Sr. of Providence, R.I., Troy A. Gray of Afghanistan, Darrell Gray of Houma and Kirk Scoby of Houma; one daughter, Veronica Francis of Houma; two brothers, Terry Scoby Sr. of Gray and Timothy Scoby of Houma; two sisters, Early Vee Branch of Houma and Bernadette S. Matthews and husband, Darryl; and six grandchildren

• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Anthony and Vivian Soco Thomas; his paternal grandparents, Thomas Scoby and Lula Tolbert Scoby; and two brothers, Tedrick Scoby and Allen James Scoby

• employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center and Chabert Medical Center; member of Dularge Community Baptist Church

Valvina Victoria Albert Tanner

• age 81, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003

• funeral services were held Friday, May 23, 2003, at Holy Family Church, with burial in the church cemetery

• survived by three sons, Charles Jr. and wife, Shirley Broussard Tanner, Carl and companion, Rose Hurlston and Saul and wife, Melinda Luke Tanner; six daughters, Iva Lou Dagate and husband, Charles Dagate Sr., Sally Verdin and husband, Webb Verdin, Bonnie Spigner and husband, Donald Spigner, Dorcina Coulon and husband, Julian Coulon, Vanessa Leleux and husband, Thomas Leleux and Belinda Solet and husband, Addie Solet Jr.; one brother Junior Albert; one sister, Louella LeBouef; close friends, Allie and Cheryl Picou; 29 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Tanner Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Victoria Guidry Albert; and four grandchildren, Vanis Felio, Karla Kay Tanner, London Estay and Carl Tanner Jr.

• parishioner of Holy Family Church

• Falgout Funeral Home

Claude Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 78, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003

• 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, Stella Clarisse Levron Thibodeaux of Houma; four sons, Glenn Thibodeaux and wife, Barbara, of Dulac, Allen "Al" Thibodeaux and wife, Cindy, of Raceland, Mark Thibodeaux and wife, Laurie, and Carl Thibodeaux of Houma; one daughter, Patricia Martin and husband, Raymond, of Slidell; one brother, Roy Thibodeaux and wife, Lorraine, of Chauvin; two sisters, Anna Lee Dumont and husband, Harold, of Chauvin and Audrey LeBoeuf and husband, Alvin, of Montegut; nine grandchildren, April Lynn Marcel, Corey Glenn Thibodeaux, Kodi Jane Martin, Yvette Marie Mutz, Nicole Elizabeth Martin, Lori Michelle Cleveland, Lance Allen Thibodeaux, Tracy Judith Thibodeaux and Matthew Peter Thibodeaux; one step-granddaughter, Lee Ann Edwards; and six great-grandchildren

• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Joseph Thibodeaux and Elise Lapeyrouse Thibodeaux

• self-employed boat contractor and was a U. S. Army veteran in World War II; member of the American Legion, VFW, Annunziata Catholic Church Usher and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

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