Houma Courier Obituaries 2003 08 August

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

AUGUST 1, 2003

Katherine Miller Barry

age 42, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrytown, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003

visitation to service time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service today at the funeral home chapel

survived by her parents, George Edward Miller and Katherine Ludine Alford Miller of Gramercy; her grandmother, Madge Alford of Houma; her beloved friend, the Rev. Ned Pitre of Marrero; one son, Josh Michael Barry of Hicksville, N.Y.; one daughter, Jaime Lynn Barry of Terrytown; two brothers, Glenn Miller and George Miller Jr. of Gramercy; two sisters, Pamela Carter of Angola, Africa, and Cynthia Krisel of Hicksville, N.Y.; and two grandchildren, Nicholas Edward Barry and Christopher Alan Steele

preceded in death by her grandparents, Laudis E. Alford Sr. and Charles and Eva Roberts Miller

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Chaney Joseph Champagne

age 45, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:52 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003

visitation to service time Sunday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; services Sunday at the church

survived by his mother, Dora Champagne; four brothers, Delaney, Shannon, Joshua and John Champagne; one halfbrother, Jimmy Autin; two sisters, Sidonia and Brandi Champagne; two nephews, Kyle and Jordy Champagne; and one niece, McKenzie Champagne

preceded in death by his wife, Myra Guidry Champagne; and his father, Nathan J Champagne

detective with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and was a member of the Lafourche Deputies Association, National Sheriff’s Association and American Angus Association. He was a cattleman and hunter

Samart Funeral Home

Kurt E. ‘Woody’ Harrelson

age 31, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 3:52 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

survived by his wife, Melissa Foret Harrelson; his parents, Terry Harrelson and Rosemary Harrelson; one son, Collin P. Harrelson; one daughter, Hailey E. Harrelson; two brothers, Toby and Reggie Harrelson; and one sister, Angel Harrelson

detective with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and served 10 years with the Thibodaux Police Department; member of the Woodman of the World Lodge No. 664; Catholic

Anita Joe Johnson McAfee

age 54, a native of Leesville and former resident of Carrollton and Waxahachie, Texas, died Monday, July 28, 2003; fought a courageous battle for 23 years with breast cancer

memorial service to celebrate her life Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waxahachie; donated her body to Tulane Medical School in New Orleans

survived by her husband, Tom McAfee of Leesville; one son, Beau Gray; one daughter-in-law, Carrie Gray; three grandchildren, Savannah Gray, Steel Gray and Major Gray, all of Marion, Ill.; two brothers, Kenneth Johnson and Kelvin Johnson of Leesville; two sisters, Janet McGrath of Plano, Texas, and Abbie Griffin of Aubry, Texas; two stepdaughters, Kristin McAfee of Euless, Texas, and Laura Adams of Flower Mound, Texas; two stepgrandchildren, Grand Adams and Christian Adams of Flower Mound; and numerous nieces, nephews and a great number of friends

member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians Carnival Club

Helen Elizabeth Quinn

age 84, a native of Lincoln County, Miss., and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003

visitation today at Pleasant Ridge Pentecostal Church in Brookhaven, Miss.; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in New Hope Methodist Church cemetery

survived by one son, Larry Quinn and wife, Dora, of Larose; one brother, Sherman Adams of Brookhaven; one sister, Doris Adams Britt of Wesson, Miss.; four grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, George Raymond Quinn; her parents, Luther Adams and Mary Maude H. Adams; two brothers; and two sisters

homemaker and was Catholic

Milton L. Serigny

age 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Serigny Cemetery

survived by his wife, Adia Billiot Serigny; two sons, Roger A. and Alexie P. Serigny; two daughters, Rosalie and Bridget Serigny; two brothers, Andre and Noah Serigny; one sister, Metia Riggs; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Zacharie Valentine Serigny and Norcina Dardar Serigny; one daughter, Ramona Serigny Curole; five brothers, Ulysse "Cockey", George, Mitchell, Joseph "Bouron" and James "Summergill" Serigny; and three sisters, Alzia Verdin, Valentine Dardar and Bridgette Boquet

trapper for Wildlife and Fisheries for 27 years and was a trawler; Catholic

Fred Palmer Terry

age 51, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Theriot, died at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, Miss.

survived by his mother, Pasty Terry Cotton and husband, Jerrell; one brother, Bruce Terry of Houma and wife, Debbie; and one adopted brother, Raleigh Darcey

preceded in death by his father, Palmer Morris Terry

Lillie May Trosclair

age 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Aubrey Trosclair and Peter Trosclair, both of Houma; two daughters, Tammy T. Bell and Rita T. Bell, both of Houma; three brothers, Ernest, Richard and George Constrantchis; four sisters, Mary Agnes Theriot, Jeanette Hebert, Theresa Lirette and Rosalie Price; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Arthur P. Trosclair Jr.; her parents, Pierre Lawrence Constrantchis and Olvelia Marie Pellegrin; and one brother, J.C. Adams Constrantchis

employee of SECO, now Maison Deville; Catholic

AUGUST 2, 2003

Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Jr.

age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Catherine Thibodaux Chauvin of Houma; his former wife, Lucy B. Chauvin of Montegut; one daughter, Angela C. Belanger and husband, Barry Belanger of Montegut; one stepson, Steve Robichaux and wife, Lori Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sharon Roddy and husband, Dennis Roddy of Houma; one brother, Earl Chauvin and wife, Ruth Chauvin of Houma; four sisters, Lois Crochet and husband, Miller Crochet of Chauvin, Ola Crochet and husband, Lloyd Crochet, Rhetta Ledet of Houma and Elphie Savoie of Larose; two half sisters, Josephine Martin Stoufflet and Verdie Chauvin Peoples; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Minnie LeBlanc Chauvin; two brothers-in-law, Ragis Ledet Sr. and Nuevas Savoie

retired owner of Crewboat Rentals and Drydock and was the owner of the Cajun Landing Dance Club; member of the American Legion Post No. 0380 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Marcel Richard

age 97, a native and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Emily Marse; and one son-in-law, Ronald Marse

preceded in death by his wife, Rose Darby Richard; his parents, Arthur and Emilena Gaubert Richard; three brothers, Guy, Preston and Arnold Richard; and four sisters, Eunice Chauvin, Ida Ordoyne, Irma and Noby Richard

Larry James Rivette

age 56, a native of Abbeville and resident of Raceland, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003

visitation to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Sunday at the funeral home chapel

survived by his parents, Dewey Sylvester Rivette and Yolanda Montet Rivette of Houma; one daughter, Nicole Rivette Lirette; one brother, Kenneth Rivette of Chauvin; one sister, Brenda R. Willis of Niceville, Fla.; and one grandchild

preceded in death by one son, Todd Anthony Rivette

driver for Ace Transportation; a Mason

AUGUST 3, 2003

Lloyd P. Burke Sr.

age 74, a native and resident of Donner, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Victoria Arceneaux Burke; his three sons, Lloyd Jr., Mike and Danny; two daughters, Jane B. Hebert and Debra B. LeBlanc; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Marcelian Burke and Valerie Boudreaux Burke; one brother and two sisters

Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Jr.

age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Catherine Thibodaux Chauvin of Houma; his former wife, Lucy B. Chauvin of Montegut; one daughter, Angela C. Belanger and husband, Barry Belanger of Montegut; one stepson, Steve Robichaux and wife, Lori Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sharon Roddy and husband, Dennis Roddy of Houma; one brother, Earl Chauvin and wife, Ruth Chauvin of Houma; four sisters, Lois Crochet and husband, Miller Crochet of Chauvin, Ola Crochet and husband, Lloyd Crochet, Rhetta Ledet of Houma and Elphie Savoie of Larose; two halfsisters, Josephine Martin Stoufflet and Verdie Chauvin Peoples; six grandchildren, Alex Belanger, Jacob Belanger, Dustin Roddy, Julienne B. Authement, Macy Robichaux and Katelin Robichaux; and one great-grandchild, Alexis Authement

preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Minnie LeBlanc Chauvin; two brothers-in-law, Ragis Ledet Sr. and Nuevas Savoie

retired owner of Crewboat Rentals and Drydock and was owner of the Cajun Landing Dance Club; member of the American Legion Post No. 0380 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

AUGUST 4, 2003

Tommy Lynn ‘Captain T’ Brown

age 40, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Alberta B. "Beatle" Brown of Houma; his parents, Billy Earl Brown and Dixie Faye Hale Brown of Ardmore, Okla.; two daughters, Amanda Faye Brown and Casandra Lynn Brown of Houma; two stepsons, Derrin James Lapeyrouse Jr. and Dameon John Lapeyrouse of Houma; two brothers, Benny Jo Brown of Ardmore, and Tim Earl Brown and wife, Delma of Waco, Texas; and two step-grandchildren

preceded in death by one brother, Billy Brown; and one sister, Glenda Brown

tugboat captain with Oceanic Fleet and was a member of Moose Lodge

H. Cambron Frost

age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:24 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Alice Roth Frost; four sons, Cambron, James, William and Allen Frost; two daughters, Lisa Miller and Martha Lindley; one sister, Mary Allen "Tena" Kron; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Gertrude Frost; one brother, Henry Jamie Frost; and one sister, Evelyn Frost

Carrie E. Loupe

age 20, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Cemetery

survived by her parents, Mitchell M. Loupe and Karen Morvant Dempster; one sister, Tracy A. Loupe; and her grandparents, Eugene and Carrie Loupe and Clifton and Thelma Morvant

Catholic

Fred Palmer Terry

age 51, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Theriot, died at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003

funeral services were held Saturday at the Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, Miss.

survived by his mother, Pasty Terry Cotton and husband, Jerrell; one brother, Bruce Terry of Houma and wife, Debbie; and one adopted brother, Raleigh Darcey

preceded in death by his father, Palmer Morris Terry

Aurora Kylee Vizier

age three months, a native and resident of Galliano, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her parents, Roy G. Vizier and Paulette M. Borne; one brother, Trey Cheramie; one sister, Sebastian Vizier; her grandparents, Jean and Johnny Vizier; and her great-grandparents, Margie and Roy LeBlanc

preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Melza Serigny Borne

Catholic

George A. Zeller

age 68, a native of Luling and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel in Marrero; services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery

survived by his wife, Dora Nell Durham; two sons, Ricardo "Ziggy" Zeller and Kevin Zeller; three daughters, Priscilla Zeller, Phylis Zeller and Lisa Zeller Cantrelle; three daughters-in-law, Tina, Linda and Cindy Zeller; three step-children, John, Mark and Matthew Chauvin; one brother, Harry P. Zeller; two sisters, Mary Lee Roberts and Anita Tregle; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Doris T. Knight; one son, George A. Zeller Jr.; his parents, Nora M. LeBlanc and M.J. "Joe" Zeller; one brother, Jules Zeller; and one sister, Rita Waterman

AUGUST 5, 2003

Tommy Lynn ‘Captain T’ Brown

age 40, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Alberta B. "Beatle" Brown of Houma; his parents, Billy Earl Brown and Dixie Faye Hale Brown of Ardmore, Okla.; two daughters, Amanda Faye Brown and Casandra Lynn Brown of Houma; two stepsons, Derrin James Lapeyrouse Jr. and Dameon John Lapeyrouse of Houma; two brothers, Benny Jo Brown of Ardmore, and Tim Earl Brown and wife, Delma of Waco, Texas; and two step-grandchildren, Shauna Smith and Jacques Billiot

preceded in death by one brother, Billy Brown; and one sister, Glenda Brown

tug boat captain with Oceanic Fleet and was a member of Moose Lodge

Chauvin Funeral Home

Gustave ‘Gas Pipe Gus’ ‘Web’ Hebert

age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; rosary recited today at the funeral home chapel; religious services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by one son, Wayne Hebert of Houma; one daughter, Kathleen Naquin and husband, Roy, of Houma; four brothers, Curtis, Lionel, Gene and Waybrun Hebert Jr.; one sister, Lynette Liner and husband, Bert; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Rita Marie Pitre Hebert; his parents, Waybrun Sr. and Agnes Mary Hebert; one brother, Abren Hebert; and two sisters, Elvina Thibodeaux and Eula Mae Schellang

retired gas meter installer for Public Utilities and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church

Mable Thibodeaux Ledet

age 85, a native of Bourg and resident of Marrero, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral prayers Thursday at the funeral home; mass Thursday at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Westlawn Park Cemetery in Gretna

survived by her husband, William Joseph Ledet Sr.; six sons, Rudolph, Clifford, Lawrence, Jimmy, Lenny and Larry Ledet; six daughters, Mabel Rogers, Geraldine Cardinal, Jenny Pendelton, Elaine Daigle, Dell Dardar and Velma Farve; one sister, Marceline Babineaux; 49 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren; and 40 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Thibodeaux and Marie Vito Thibodeaux; one daughter, Rosalie Chelete; two sons, William Ledet Jr. and David Ledet Sr.; and three siblings, Adele Thibodeaux, Lawrence Thibodeaux and Agnes Detiveaux

Elsie Mae ‘Mary’ Stewart

age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Shreveport, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Isaac Stewart and wife, Ira Dean, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her parents, Jordan and Mary Mitchel Stewart; two daughters, Renee’ Stewart and Mary Agnes Stewart McKay; one brother, Isaac Stewart; and two sisters, Louise and Thereasa Stewart

homemaker and a member of New Zion Baptist Church

AUGUST 6, 2003

Allen Joseph Champagne

age 92, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003

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

survived by one niece and one nephew

preceded in death by his parents, Ryle Champagne and Lizzy Falgout Champagne; one brother, A.J. Champagne Sr.; and one half-brother, Jasper Savoie

retired security guard with Southern Guard

Jane Grey Johnston

age 92, a native of Springfield, Mo., and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2003

memorial service Saturday at Raceland Presbyterian Church, with burial of ashes at Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield on Sept. 20, 2003

survived by one niece, Mary McKerall and husband, Richard P. Steele of Houston; one nephew, Josiah Danforth McKerall III and wife, Charlene Stein McKerall of Schriever; four grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Jane Steele and Byron Danforth Steele of Houston, Lacey McKerall and Joey McKerall of Schriever; one stepson, William Johnston and family of Waco, Texas; one stepdaughter-in-law, Eva Jane Johnston and family of Henderson, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Eileen McKerall and Dorothy McKerall; and her faithful companion, Chewie

preceded in death by her husband, Col. Donald R. Johnston; her parents, Josiah Danforth McKerall and Mary Foster; one stepson, Robert Johnston; two brothers, William Foster and Josiah Danforth; and two sisters, Roane and Mary Grace McKerall

retired retail sales manager and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lockport Women’s Club and Mayflower Society; in retirement she worked tirelessly for the Louisiana Veteran’s Home, the D.A.R. School, patients at the V.A. Hospital and New Orleans and the local cancer drives; loved to travel and made five trips around the world; member of Raceland Presbyterian Church

Samart Funeral Home

John R. Naquin Sr.

age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at noon Monday, Aug. 4, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Thursday at Friendswood Church of God, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Lillian Billiot Naquin of Houma; two sons, John "Roger" Naquin Jr. and Tommy Matthew Naquin and wife, Jill, all of Houma; one daughter, Brenda Lee Truner and husband, Joseph, of Houma; one brother, Efram Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Oleus Naquin and Florida Dardar Naquin; one daughter, Brunella Ann Naquin; three brothers, Stanley, George and Usay Naquin; and two sisters, Stella Naquin and Rose Naquin Dupre

retired commercial fisherman; Catholic

Earl Charles ‘E. C.’ Ward

age 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003

visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery

survived by his wife, Gloria Ward of Kenner; one son, Earl Charles Ward Jr. of Kenner; one stepdaughter, Lovie Osburn of Kenner; two sisters, Pearl Ward Brown and Almeta Ward of Houma; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Ward and Viola Steward Ward; one brother, Joseph Ward Sr.; and one sister, Viola Mae Ward Bellot

retired medical technician at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and was a U. S. Army veteran; member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Theodore ‘Tut’ Williams

age 70, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to service time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Adeline Williams of Thibodaux; five sons, Lionell and Ronald Williams of Stockton, Calif., Leonard and Gerald Williams of Sacramento, Calif., and Walter Lee Williams of Labadieville; five daughters, Betty Jean Wade of Oakland, Calif., Barbara White of Suisun, Calif., Arlene Williams of Paincourtville, Karen Willis of Houma and Beverly Murray of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mable Woods and Ora Mae Hamilton, both of Thibodaux; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Williams Sr. and Hortouse Williams; his first wife, Rose Mae Williams; one son, Theodore Williams; and two brothers, Willis Williams and Charlie Williams

AUGUST 7, 2003

William Harrell ‘Bill’ Collins Sr.

age 81, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

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

survived by three sons, Billy Collins Jr. and wife, Sharon, James E. Collins and wife, Tammy, and Robert T. Collins and wife, Sara, all of Houma; two daughters, Susan C. Bourg and husband, Timothy, and Janet C. Himel and husband, Kent, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Lois Rhorer Collins; his parents, Carl S. Collins and Pauline Harrell Collins; two daughters, Joan Eleanor Collins and Linda Collins; and one brother, James E. Collins

retired owner-businessman of Collins Maintenance Services Inc. and was a U. S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Evelyn Eiland

age 61, a native of Petal, Miss., and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:07 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church; religious services today at the church, with burial in Valhalla Cemetery in Seemes, Ala.

survived by her husband, Dr. Harold Eiland; one son, Harold Gene Eiland Jr.; three daughters, Cheryl Kiker, Cyndee Fleetwood and Donna Webb; one brother, Lynwood Lewis; three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Naomi Pierce and Patricia Mills; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eric and Voncille Lindsey Lewis; and one sister, Gladys Pippin

Maurice A. ‘Moe’ Terrebonne Jr.

age 39, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Melissa Domangue Terrebonne; his mother, Edwina Dunn Terrebonne; one son, Maurice Abe Terrebonne III; one daughter, Alaina Marie Terrebonne; one brother, David Paul Terrebonne; and two sisters, Marisa Ann Soderstrum and Shelia Lynn Bradberry

preceded in death by his father, Maurice Abe Terrebonne Sr.

member of the Rotary Club, Bayou Boys Hunting Club, Grand Isle Youth Organization and a lifetime member of the Grand Isle Red Fish Rodeo Association; parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church

AUGUST 8, 2003

Merlin Collins

age 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:08 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

survived by his mother, Shirley Collins of Los Angeles; his grandmother, Edna Gray of Houma; one son, Merlin Jones of New Orleans; four daughters, Merchandra Scott, Tiffney Jones, Mershawn Jones and Chaz Richardson, all of New Orleans; three brothers, Frank Collins of Seattle, Johnny Collins of Oakland, Calif., and Troy Collins of New Orleans; two sisters, Terry Simmons and husband, Lonnie of Moreauville, and Debbie Joshua and husband, Gary, of Houston; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenton Gray, Clarence Gray, Isaiah Singleton and Mary D. Singleton

Lawrence ‘Baby’ Davis Jr.

age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel AME Church Cemetery

survived by one brother, Freddie Davis Sr. of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Elaine Davis and Amanda Davis, both of Thibodaux and Linda D. Aubert of Gray

preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Oralee Davis; one brother, Edward "Shack" Davis; and one sister, Mildred "Milly" Davis

Elsie Joseph ‘E. J.’ Matherne

age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Audrey Chandler Matherne of Houma; two sons, Gregory Paul Matherne of Birmingham, Ala., and David Louis Matherne of Houma; one daughter, Bonnie Burns and husband, Robert Jr., of Houma; one brother, Harold Matherne of Dulac; five granddaughters; one great-grandson; and two step-granddaughters

preceded in death by his parents, Alzia "Joe" Matherne and Eleanore Armond Matherne; and one half-sister, Pearl Rochelle

retired bookkeeper for Morrison Home Center and was a member of the V.F.W. and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170; U. S. Army/Air Force veteran of World War II with an honorable discharge in 1946; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

AUGUST 9, 2003

Claire Boudreaux Belanger

age 85, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1

survived by her sons and daughters and their spouses; Roland "Jay" Belanger Jr., Claire L. Belanger, Harlan F. Belanger, John H. Belanger and wife, Nancy, Jean B. Landry and husband, Glenn, Henrietta B. Millet and husband, Danny, Mary "Aggie" Clark and husband, Eddie, Van P. Belanger and wife, Judy, Louis J. Belanger and wife, Dana, Mark E. Belanger and wife, Denise, and Alice A. Belanger; one brother, Loyola "Hook" Boudreaux; one sister, Ernestine B. Ellender; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Belanger Sr.; her parents, Van and Agnes Boudreaux; two brothers, F.E. Boudreaux and Emmett Boudreaux; two sisters, Gloria B. Haydel and Marie Van Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Glenn P. Landry Jr. and Harlan F. Belanger Jr.

retired teacher at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and was a member of St. Francis Altar Society, Houma Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Terre-bonne Literary Guild, Terrebonne Retired Teachers Asso-ciation and Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society; former parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish and most recently of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish

Falgout Funeral Home

Claude Joseph Dufrene

age 71, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche; religious services Sunday at the church with burial in Sunset Cemetery

survived by his wife, Dora Dufrene; one son, Bennett Claude Dufrene; three daughters, Myra Anne Soulé, Molly Annette Badeaux and Myrna Lee Bertolet; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Dufrene; four sisters, Joyce Plaisance, Vera Deville, Reva McPhail and Rebecca Badeaux; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Mark Dufrene and Zoe Comardelle Dufrene; and one brother, Naaman Thomas Dufrene

Mary Ann Farace

age 62, a native of St. James and resident of LaPlace, died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation to service time Sunday at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home Chapel in LaPlace; services Sunday in the chapel with a private burial

survived by three sisters, Helena F. Benoit, Josephine F. Baker and Frances F. Oubre; one brother, Leo Farace; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, Camille J. Farace and Josephine Lillian Tabor Farace; three brothers, Anthony, Camille Jr. and Clovis Farace; and one sister, Katherine Farace

Theophile J. Galliano

age 80, a native of Galliano and resident of New Iberia, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

visitation to service time Monday at St. Joseph Church in Galliano; rosary recited Monday at the church; services Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Yvonne Doucet Galliano of New Iberia; one stepson, Philip Boudeloche Sr. and wife, Judy, of New Iberia; two stepdaughters, Joella Callais of Raceland and Mary Collins of Galliano; one brother, Andrew Galliano of Grand Isle; seven step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Dominque Galliano and Armanas Lasseigne Galliano; and four brothers, O’Neil, Paul, Delmas and Anidas Galliano

supervisor and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Alma Blanchard Rodrigue

age 79, a native and resident of Bayou Crab, died at 3:48 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry J. and Karen S. Rodrigue; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ida Ann and Merrick Hidalgo, Karen and William Parker, and Cheryl A. Rodrigue; one brother, Bonnie Edward Blanchard; four grandchildren, Craig Rodrigue, Renee Schofield, Daniel Hidalgo and Jason L. Hidalgo; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lorris Joseph Rodrigue; her parents, Jules and Blanche Percle Blanchard; one daughter, Sharon Ann Rodrigue; and two sisters, Bertha B. Schillaci and Estella B. Templet

retired teacher’s aide from Assumption Parish School Board

AUGUST 10, 2003

Claire Boudreaux Belanger

age 85, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1

survived by her sons and daughters and their spouses; Roland "Jay" Belanger Jr., Claire L. Belanger, Harlan F. Belanger, John H. Belanger and wife, Nancy, Jean B. Landry and husband, Glenn, Henrietta B. Millet and husband, Danny, Mary "Aggie" Clark and husband, Eddie, Van P. Belanger and wife, Judy, Louis J. Belanger and wife, Dana, Mark E. Belanger and wife, Denise, and Alice A. Belanger; one brother, Loyola "Hook" Boudreaux; one sister, Ernestine B. Ellender; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Belanger Sr.; her parents, Van and Agnes Boudreaux; two brothers, F.E. Boudreaux and Emmett Boudreaux; two sisters, Gloria B. Haydel and Marie Van Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Glenn P. Landry Jr. and Harlan F. Belanger Jr.

retired teacher at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and was a member of St. Francis Altar Society, Houma Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Terrebonne Literary Guild, Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association and Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society; former parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish and most recently of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish

Falgout Funeral Home

Rita Marie Dupre Daigle

age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, John P. Daigle of Houma; three sons, Richard P. Daigle, and Mark J. Daigle and wife, Peggy, all of Houma; one daughter, Sandra A. Daigle of Houma; one brother, Nelson J. Dupre of Houma; one half-brother, Jerry Boudreaux of Houma; and three half-sisters, Betty Boudreaux Naquin, Josephine "Phennie" Breaux of Bourg and Florence Boudreaux Lirette of Houma

preceded in death by her parents, Velma Marie Foret and Paul B. Dupre

homemaker, a loving wife of 51 years, a loving mother and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Agnes Francois

age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at New St. John Baptist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by three brothers, Oliver and Benny Francois Jr., and Calvin Scoby; and five sisters, Delores and Eartha Francois, Mary Sims, Rose Francois Myles and Earline Scoby

preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guliford; her companion, Earl Smith; her parents, Benny Francois and Olivia Jones Francois; one brother, Wilbert "C.B." Francois Sr.; and two sisters, Gloria and Eartha Francois

homemaker and a member of New St. John Baptist Church

Brigette ‘B. B.’ Bouzigard Griffin

age 50, a lifelong resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Lafourche Full Gospel Church; religious services Monday at the church

survived by her husband, James Griffin; her mother, Helen Dardar Gindrat; one son, Daniel Griffin; two daughters, Billie-Jo and Jamie Griffin; three brothers, Timothy, Clifton and Lorris Bouzigard Jr.; three half-brothers, Beau Bouzigard, Lorris James Bouzigard and George Bouzigard; one sister, Helen Ann Bouzigard; one half-sister, Tonya B. Dennis; two stepsisters, Cathy Lewis and Wanda Godwin; and one grandchild, Tierney Lanier

preceded in death by her father, Lorris Bouzigard Sr.; her stepfather, Danny Gindrat; her grandparents, Brigette Williams and John A. Dardar, and Emilie Dantin and Edgar Bouziga

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Edmond Joseph Matherne

age 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 3:34 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Aline Loupe Matherne; two daughters, Louella "Lou" M. Dufrene and husband, James, and Beulah M. Domangue; three brothers, Herman, Harrison and Wilbert Matherne; two sisters, Earline Matherne and Madeline Falgout; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Olympia Rivet and Leon Matherne; one son-in-law, Les Domangue; and three brothers, Norman, Tilman and Morrison Matherne

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Blake Anthony Neal

infant, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his parents, Clifford Neal and Maryann Sumalinog Neal of Gray; one brother, Tyler Neal of Gray; and his grandparents, David and Sharon Neal of Houma, Adelaida Sace and Pablito Sumalinog of Manella, Philippines

preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Moore Neal

Viola Lirette Pellegrin

age 77, a lifelong resident of Chauvin, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue

survived by three sons, Murphy J. Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Carolyn, Michael P. Pellegrin and wife, Bonnie V., all of Chauvin, and Caroll D. Pellegrin and wife, Lisa, of Laurel, Miss.; one daughter, Irene P. Guidry and fiancé, Gillis LeBouef, of Chauvin; two brothers, Randolph Lirette and wife, Hazel, of Montegut, and Conrad Lirette and wife, Evelyn, of Chauvin; one sister, Beatrice Blanchard and husband, Gerald, of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Murphy "Neg" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette; one son, Merlin J. Pellegrin; two brothers, Wilton Lirette Sr. and Walter Lirette Sr.; three stepbrothers, Albert, Edward and Wiley Lirette; one sister, Laterina Domangue; and one stepsister, Olivia Hebert

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a retired bridge tender

Rance Albert Thibodeaux

infant, a native of Raceland, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

burial and graveside service given Monday at St. Hilary Cemetery

survived by his parents, Ray and Tricia Thibodeaux; his grandparents, Hillary and Anne Thibodeaux, and Walter and Priscilla Hebert; and one sister, Sarah Margaret Thibodeaux

Rev. Jules Thomas Jr.

age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Reserve, died Wed., Aug. 6, 2003

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joe Baptist Church in Lutcher and Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray

survived by his wife, Yvette Smith Thomas; two sons, Herbert Thomas of Baton Rouge and Lionel Thomas of Thibodaux; three daughters, Gloria Thomas Cassell of Houston, Ann R. Thomas Jones of Houma and Veronica T. Ledet of Arlington, Md.; four brothers, Warren Thomas Sr. of Alexandria, Ulysses Thomas of Gray, Earl Thomas Sr. of Houston and Otis C. Thomas; two sisters, Audrey T. Mart and Laura T. Lee; nine grandchildren, eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Laura Paul and Jules Thomas Sr.; one daughter, Sherry T. Dyer; one brother, Wilbert Thomas; two sisters Ruth T. Franklin and Naomi T. Jack; and one grandson

founding pastor of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Reserve

AUGUST 11, 2003

Lottie Edith Theriot Boudreaux

age 94, a native of Houma, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one sister, Oudia Boudreaux of Houma; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Arthur Theriot and Celestine Marcel Theriot; one son, Bobbie J. Boudreaux; and eight sisters, Agnes Traina, Libby Coulon, Olive Duplantis, Emma Pullaro, Lucille Duplantis, June Porche, Irene Collins and Bernice Harrell

retired self-employed grocery store owner and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Murphy Joseph Daigle

age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Hilda Mae Daigle; two sons, Del P. Daigle and Michael A. Daigle; three daughters, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn D. LaRose and Cherie D. Fatica; five brothers, Clarence, Richard, Patrick, Willie and Edward Daigle; one sister, Ester Talbot; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Celina LeBouef Daigle; one son, Dennis "Wayne" Daigle; and two brothers, Chester and Allen "Joe" Daigle

Rita Marie Dupre Daigle

age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, John P. Daigle of Houma; two sons, Richard P. Daigle and Mark J. Daigle and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Sandra A. Daigle of Houma; one brother, Nelson J. Dupre of Houma; one half-brother, Jerry Boudreaux of Houma; and three half-sisters, Betty Boudreaux Naquin, Josephine "Phennie" Breaux of Bourg and Florence Boudreaux Lirette of Houma

preceded in death by her parents, Paul B. Dupre and Velma Marie Foret Dupre

homemaker, loving wife of 51 years and a loving mother; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Uzee ‘Nock Bill’ Folse

age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Terry J. and Brian J. Folse; one daughter, Mary Anne Folse Brodtman; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Odette Judith Breaux; his parents, Pierre and Alice Autin Folse; four brothers, Joseph "Bullet" Folse, Lovenci "Kank" Folse, Adolph "Doefay" Folse and Sidney "Tee Sid" Folse; and three sisters, Lovencenea F. "Toot" Vort, Lorieda F. Brown and Lena F. Robichaux

parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Church

Agnes Francois

age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at New St. John Baptist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by three brothers, Oliver and Benny Francois Jr. and Calvin Scoby; five sisters, Delores and Eartha Francois, Mary Sims, Rose Francois Myles and Earline Scoby; and two goddaughters, Marie Lagarde and Lyn Myles

preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guliford; her companion, Earl Smith; her parents, Benny Francois and Olivia Jones Francois; one brother, Wilbert "C.B." Francois Sr.; and two sisters, Gloria and Eartha Francois

homemaker and enjoyed fishing; member of New St. John Baptist Church

Community Funeral Home

Emile Honoré ‘Melo’ Theriot Jr.

age 66, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church

survived by his wife, Barbara Collins Theriot of Houma; two sons, Todd Theriot and wife, Celena, of Grand Caillou and Dale Theriot and wife, Kristi, of Chauvin; two daughters, Landa T. Dupre of Houma and Donna S. Theriot of Starkville, Miss.; two brothers, Bernard Theriot and wife, Judy, of Galliano and James Theriot and wife, Judy, of Houma; one sister, Maud Theriot Klingmen and husband, Allen, of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Emile Theriot Sr. and Maud Trosclair Theriot

tugboat captain for Kirby Inland Marine Inc. and worked for Delaware Marine and Cenac Towing Company; worked 42 years on the water; U. S. Army veteran; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Rev. Victor Toth

age 81, a native of Vasasszonya, Hungary, and resident of Picayune, Miss., died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

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

survived by one brother, the Rev. Jeno Toth of Vasszesny, Hungary

preceded in death by his parents, Janos and Lina Milos Toth

retired pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay and was a teacher

AUGUST 12, 2003

Joseph Edward ‘Uncle Pete’ Billiot

age 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Marie Gregorie Billiot; three sons, Albert Billiot of Dulac, Anthony Billiot of Breaux Bridge and Gene Billiot of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Eva Savoie, Edna Savoie, Janice Savoie and Rose Billiot, all of Thibodaux, and Shirley Billiot, Tullulah Cantrelle and Angela Billiot, all of Houma; 43 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Billiot and Euphrosie Martin Billiot; two sons, Raymond J. Billiot and Patrick Billiot; one infant daughter; three sisters, Thelma Verdin, Virginia Fitch and Emily Francis; two grandsons; and one granddaughter, Randii

Thomas Anthony ‘Tommy’ Callahan

age 66, native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Merril Hebert Callahan of Schriever; four sons, Allen M. Callahan, Laywood D. Callahan of Houma, David A. Callahan and Duane P. Hebert of Thibodaux; three daughters, Karen C. Morvant of Labadieville, Patti C. Waddle and Bridget Hebert of Schriever; 15 grandchildren, Buffy Besson, Hannah Besson, Jamie Gaspar, Christopher Waddle, Patrick Waddle, Benjamin Waddle, Thai Callahan, Sean Callahan, Calvin Callahan, David Callahan II, Crystal Callahan, Jacob Callahan, Carrie Hebert, Christopher Adams and Linzy Adams; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan Gaspar, Chandler Gaspar and Alexis Waddle

preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Callahan and Ezetta Porche Callahan

constable for Terrebonne Parish in Ward 1 for four years and assistant manager for West Park Climate Control; Terrebonne Parish councilman for three years, representing District N in the mid-1990s; also a Houma Police officer from 1958 to 1966 and a Terrebonne sheriff’s deputy in the late 1960s and early ’70s; member of the Mason Lodge No. 481 F&AM, Unity Lodge No. 267, J.P. Association of eight years, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office department 26 years, Cajun Grotto, Dune Patrol and Shriner’s Club; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Brenda LeBouef Carnline

age 59, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 1:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by two sons, Henry and Matthew Carnline; five daughters, Robin Bourgeois, Bridget Manry, Scarlette Guillot, Endora Hebert and Margo Faucheaux; one brother, Daniel LeBouef; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Willie Albert Carnline; and her parents, Royal and Lorraine LeBouef

Eliza Linda Clowder

age 53, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Dulac, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

memorial service today at Clanton Chapel in Dulac

survived by her husband, Robert Clowder Sr.; two sons, Robert Clowder Jr. and David Clowder; three daughters, Angela Desselle, Rebecca Ann Clowder and Lena Mae Clowder; three brothers, Danny, Neal and Amos Lyons; six sisters, Betty, Aline, Helen, Evelyn, Megs and Bessie; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Oneal Lyons and Ida Barbre Clowder; and one brother, Andy Lyons

Christian

Edgar W. Galjour

age 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Bourg, died at 2:37 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

private services held

survived by one son, Rip Galjour and wife, Suzette; two daughters, Dale Marie Clark and husband, David Clark and Tonier Ann Clement and husband, Terry Clement; one stepson, Wayne Galjour Sr. and wife, Maureen; eight grandchildren, Tyann Peres, Angelle Robichaux, Tam Clement, Jene’ Clark, Murhea Galjour, Ricky Galjour, Gary Galjour and Wayne Galjour Jr.; and four great-grandchildren, Madalyn Robichaux, Katline Galjour, Ron Galjour and Ricky Galjour Jr.

preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Catherine Collins Galjour; his parents, Paul Galjour and Emile Adams Galjour; six brothers, Aubin, Van, Angelo, Whitney, Dominic and Richard Galjour; and two sisters, Hazel Rogers and Laura Pelletre

retired tool man for Halliburton

Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael John Guidry

age 37, a native of Montegut and resident of New Orleans, died at 7:32 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date

survived by his parents, John Claude Guidry of Houma and Wilma Bevill Guidry of Grand Isle; and two brothers, James Edward Guidry and Joseph Wayne Guidry

preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Lena Guidry and Woodrow and Rita Pearl Bevill

former nurse at Tulane Medical Center

Mabel Bergeron Orgeron

age 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

funeral services today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one son, Raymond Orgeron

preceded in death by her husband, Orville "Red" Orgeron; her parents, Volcar and Josephine Usey Bergeron; three brothers, Emile, Clifford and Nolan Bergeron; and three sisters, Alice Bergeron, Odile B. Daigle and Juliette Bergeron

Georgia Mae Goudy Peltier

age 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003

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

survived by her mother, Cleora Goudy Watkins of Thibodaux; two grandchildren; four sisters, Barbara J. Goudy and Betty J. Goudy, of Thibodaux, Eula P. Hall and Mary L. Goudy of Portland, Ore.; four brothers, Isiah Goudy of Thibodaux, Sidney Goudy Sr. and Samuel Goudy of Chackbay, and Herman Goudy of Portland; three stepsisters, Delores Henderson, Louise Landers and Dorothy Johnson, all of Thibodaux; and four stepbrothers, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Jr. and Philip Watkins of Thibodaux, Freddie Watkins of New Orleans and Moses Watkins of Houma

preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Peltier; her father, Walter Goudy Sr.; her stepfather, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Sr.; five brothers, Walter Jr., Alvin, Nelson Goudy, Henry and Joseph Goudy; and one sister, Eda Goudy

served on the Usher Board No. 1, Deaconess Board and Pastor’s Aid Committee at Moses Baptist Church; past Worthy Matron of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star, Lafourche Parish Head Start Program, Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action, member of BISCO and grandparent teacher at South Thibodaux Elementary School; retired radio dispatcher with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

Henry Donate Terrebonne

age 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:47 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Helen Danos Terrebonne; two sons, Henry D. "Hank" Terrebonne III and Adrien Scott "Scott-oo" Terrebonne; one daughter, Jody Terrebonne Collins; one son-in-law, Nat J. Collins Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Feng Terrebonne and Dena B. Williams; three sisters, Ann T. Cheramie, Thelma Hassen and Pricilla T. Brock; five grandchildren, Jolie Collins, Natalie Collins, Nicolas Collins, Henri Terrebonne IV and Francois Terrebonne; two great-grandchildren, Morgan Vizier and Olivia Cantrelle; two step-grandchildren, Nat J. Collins IV and Carly Williams; and two step-great-grandchildren, Zach and Kelsi Collins

preceded in death by his parents, Donate H. Terrebonne Sr. and Sylvinia "Nina" Guilbeau Terrebonne; one brother, Tunney A. Terrebonne; and two sisters, Eula Duhon and Mary Terrebonne

retired employee of Chevron USA of Leeville and was a member of the Golden Meadow K.C. Council No. 9000, Pope Pius IX Fourth Degree K.C., American Legion Post No. 259, Cruisin Cajuns R.V. Club and Les Aimes du Cajuns R.V. Club; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; enjoyed dancing, sporting events, traveling, carpentry work, camping, golfing, playing the piano, visiting family and friends, and was a Louisiana State University Tiger fan; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Emile Honoré ‘Melo’ Theriot Jr.

age 66, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Barbara Collins Theriot of Houma; two sons, Todd Theriot and wife, Celena, of Grand Caillou and Dale Theriot and wife, Kristi, of Chauvin; two daughters, Landa T. Dupre of Houma and Donna S. Theriot of Starkville, Miss.; two brothers, Bernard Theriot and wife, Judy, of Galliano and James Theriot and wife, Judy, of Houma; one sister, Maud Theriot Klingmen and husband, Allen, of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Kullen Theriot, Tony Dupre, Trent Theriot, Kali Theriot, Kasi Theriot and Kami Theriot; and two great-grandchildren, Lerin Fregeau and Shannon Dupre

preceded in death by his parents, Emile Theriot Sr. and Maud Trosclair Theriot

tugboat captain for Kirby Inland Marine Inc. and worked for Delaware Marine and Cenac Towing Company; worked 42 years on the water; U. S. Army veteran; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Enola Eva Porche Ledet Thibodaux

age 78, a native of Eagle Island and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery

survived by her husband, Wallace A. Thibodaux of Houma; one son, Bobby Ledet and wife, Norma, of Houma; one daughter, Ruth L. Ziepke of Houma; three sisters, Beatrice P. Ledet, Nettie P. Chauvin of Houma and Althea Ann "Bookie" P. Conner of West Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Rita Mae Porche and June Porche of Houma; and five grandchildren, Melissa Ziepke Hutchinson and husband, Angelo, Melody Ziepke Arceneaux and husband, Gerald, Scott Paul Ziepke and wife, Anne, Cory Ledet and wife, Tracy and Christy Ledet Owen and husband, Tom

preceded in death by her parents, Albert J. Porche and Nettie Bergeron Porche; four brothers, Liley J. Porche, William P. "Bill" Porche, Herbert P. Porche and Elsey J. Porche; and four sisters, Lillian Ann Porche Lirette, Leona Marie Porche Hebert, Lucy Marie Porche Dupre and Lottie Marie Porche Puge

homemaker and a retired butcher with Joe Catanese and was a member of Bereavement Organization; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Barbara J. Barton

age 67, a native of Henderson, Texas, and resident of Oil City, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, after a long battle with cancer

funeral services today at First Baptist Church in Oil City, with burial in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery

survived two daughters, Barbara S. Guidroz and husband, Jimmy Guidroz of Purvis, Miss., and Teddie L. Hughes of Blanchard; one son, Teddy L. Barton Jr. of Oil City; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters

preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Lee Barton Sr.; and her parents, Troy Irwin and Lois Irwin

member of First Baptist Church in Oil City

McGuire Funeral Home in Vivian

AUGUST 13, 2003

Lupton Joseph Bergeron

age 90, a native of White Castle and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:06 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

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

survived by numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Gros Bergeron; his parents, Launee and Theresa Landry Bergeron; and one brother, Wortham H. Bergeron

World War II veteran

Noah ‘N. J.’ Breaux

age 56, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 2:04 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; services today at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery

survived by his wife, Loretta Dufrene Breaux; one son, Robbie Breaux; four daughters, Suzanne, Melissa, Angela and Pamela Breaux; and two brothers, Roland Breaux Sr. and Nolan Breaux Sr.

preceded in death by his parents, Noah A. Breaux and Mary Eva Georgia Matherne Flippo; one daughter, Sheila Breaux; and one sister, Frances Breaux

Sostenes Martinez ‘Tevo’ Carrizales

age 68, a native of Cud Anauach, Mexico, and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003

services held at a later date in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

survived by his wife, Antonia Silva Carrizales; three sons, Daniel Carrizales, Henry Reyna and Richard Reyna; six daughters, Thelma Carrizales, Elizabeth Carrizales, Christina Gutierez, Christina Hill, Laura Talbot and Mari Luz Fabre; two brothers, Reyes Martinez and Juan Martinez; two sisters, Magdalena Martinez and Ofelia Martinez; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Apolonio and Mariluz Martinez Carrizales

Betty Perera Chauvin

age 64, a native of Schriever and resident of Lafayette, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

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

survived by her mother, Hilda Blanchard Perera; four daughters, Joanne Samanie, Vicki Guilbeau, Becky Cade and Amy Istre; four sons-in-law, E.J. Samanie, Bryan Guilbeau, Chris Cade and Shane Istre; two brothers, Richard and Leroy Perera; two sisters, Mary Brown and Janet Smith; and seven grandchildren, Taylor, Justin, Dylan, Shelbie, Bryant, Mason and Gabrielle

preceded in death by one daughter, Rosalyn Chauvin; her father, Henry Perera Sr.; one sister, Jeanette Lovell; and one brother, Henry Perera Jr.

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Alice Pearl ‘Honey’ Ivey

age 78, a native of Rockport, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by her husband, Roy Ivey; one son, David Roy Ivey; one daughter, Kathy I. Runnels; one sister, Helen Murphy; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Alice Dunn Ballou; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Ivey Coyle; and one sister, Elizabeth Harvey

retired from Singer Sewing Company as instructor and sales clerk and Ace Transportation Company; member of First Baptist Church

Alphonse J. LeBlanc

age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Kent, Wash., died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003

services Saturday at John Hookers in Buckley, Wash.

survived by his wife, Judith Asplin LeBlanc; one son, David LeBlanc; one daughter; Laura LeBlanc; four brothers, Howard Jr., Leroy, Noah and Terry LeBlanc; two sisters, Doris Crochet and Linda LeBlanc Landry; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Howard R. LeBlanc and Margurite Sonnier LeBlanc; one daughter, Lori LeBlanc; one brother, Howard Lewis LeBlanc; and two sisters, Ophelia Gautreaux and Dale LeBlanc

retired from Boeing and was a U. S. Navy veteran; member of Norest West Cajun Club, Seattle Hog Chapter, Tacoma Hog Chapter and Washington Motorcycle Club

Earl Paul Legendre

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Noralie Ordoyne Legendre; one daughter, Shirleen Legendre Killion; four sisters, Virginia L. Mire, Annabel L. Bonvillain, Gladys L. Sonnier and Verna L. Aucoin

preceded in death by his parents, Oscar C. Legendre and Cecelia Bergeron Legendre; four brothers, Roland, O. J., Raymond and Lloyd Legendre; and one sister, Sidonia L. Vicknair

Michael Austin ‘Mike’ Olivier

age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his parents, Austin Paul Sr. and Shirley Marie Allemand Olivier; two daughters, April O’Quinn of Vinton and Margo Danos of Houma; his grandmother, Girdie Allemand; four brothers, Dale, Doyle, Darrin and Dru Olivier; four sisters, Darlene Antee, Melanie Olivier, Mary Jewel Hebert and Amanda Hebert; and one grandson

preceded in death by his grandparents, Alcee Allemand and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Olivier Sr.

Charles Wallis Sr.

age 52, a native of Houma, former resident of Oakland, Calif. and Atlanta, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

memorial service Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Zellie Martin Wallis; one son, Charles Wallis Jr.; one daughter, Zelkeisha R. Wallis; his mother, Doretha Williams Aitkens; his father, Lloyd E. Wallis Sr.; his stepmother, Gloria T. Wallis; three brothers, Lloyd E. Wallis Jr. and wife, June Marie, of Houma, Frederick Wallis and wife, Michelle, of Los Angeles, and Donn L. Wallis of Houma; and two sisters, Geraldine Simmons Wallis and husband, John M. of Houma and Ramona N. of New Orleans

preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas Williams and Lillie Gee Williams; and his paternal grandparents, Eddie Wallis Sr. and Leola Stevenson Wallis

served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a construction worker and former employee of Tower Interior Construction; served as a deacon for Workhouse of Faith Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Stewardship in Atlanta

Community Funeral Home

AUGUST 14, 2003

Annie Mae Authement Collins

age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003

visitation today 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 daughter, Connie Belanger and husband, Wayne, of Chauvin; five sons, James A. Collins and wife, Jan, of Houma, Lanny J. Collins and wife, Jeanne, Iris J. Collins Jr. and wife, Priscilla, Randy P. Collins and wife, Cindy, of Chauvin and Freeman J. Collins and wife, Nancy, of Bourg; two brothers, Druby Authement and Horace "Tib" Authement of Chauvin; one sister, Ethel A. LeCompte of Montegut; 15 grandchildren, Mancy and Andre’ Belanger, and Trinity, Conley, Cullen, Lana, Annie, Tiffany, Joey, Iry, Eric, Mark, Christi, Kippy and Zachary Collins; and five great-grandchildren, Kristen and Kenslee Belanger, Kobe Dryden, and Daelyn and Bethany Collins

preceded in death by her husband, Iris J. Collins Sr.; her parents, Andrew V. "Andre" Authement and Mancy Boudreaux Authement; one infant son, Joey M. Collins; one grandson, Micheal J. Collins; and two brothers, Druis Authement and Adrie Authement

homemaker and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Medric S. Gautreaux

age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Galliano, died at 11:38 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Doris Breaux Gautreaux; three sons, Byron, Dwight and Brendon Gautreaux; four daughters, Desma Gisclair, Gwen Charpentier, Veronica Theriot and Bonnie Toepfer; one brother, Thomas Gautreaux; one sister, Lucille Johnson; and 14 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Emma Oncale Gautreaux; two sons, Maurice and Medric James Gautreaux; four brothers, Edward, George, Oscar and Philip Gautreaux; two sisters, Irene Mire and Enola Gautreaux; and one grandson

retired principal and was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society and Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association, and was a World War II Army Veteran; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Louis Joseph Guichet Jr.

age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Virginia Juneau Guichet of Bay St. Louis; two sons, Louis Guichet III of Jackson, Miss., and Craig Guichet Sr. of Bay St. Louis; two sisters, Darlene Marcel of Houma and Yvonne Sanders of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren, George, Craig II, Jean-luc and Gigi Guichet of Bay St. Louis

preceded in death by his parents, Louis Joseph Guichet Sr. and Inez Gervais Guichet

pharmacist for 38 years and was the 35th king of Terreanians, past Grand Knight for St. Francis de Sales and 4th degree Knights of Columbus member

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence J. Levron

age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one son, Lenry Levron; one brother, Houston Levron; and one sister, Leverta Curole

preceded in death by his parents, Henry Westly and Magnolia Thibodaux Levron; two brothers, Leroy and Nolan Levron; and two sisters, Lena and Laura Levron

Catholic

Suzanne Marie Louviere

age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:29 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her mother, Dorothy "Dolly" Abadie Louviere of Houma; two brothers, Stephen Louviere and wife, Jo Ann Louviere, and David Louviere and wife, Lavitia Louviere, of Houma; one niece, Brittany Louviere of Houma; one nephew, Stephen Louviere II of Houma; and her special friend, Dawn Price of Houma

preceded in death by her father, Alvin "Speedy" Louviere; and her grandparents, Dave Louviere, Raymond and Aurore Abadie and Estelle Marcel and step-grandfather, Cleveland Marcel

teacher and guidance counselor at Oaklawn Junior High School; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Vories J. Pierce

age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003

funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose

survived by his wife, Irene Chiasson Pierce; one son, Donald J. Pierce; one brother, Edville Pierce; four sisters, Elia P. Schoeburger, Evellia P. Breaux, Frances P. Estay and Clarabelle P. Guidroz; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce; one brother, Abel Pierce; and one sister, Liza P. Cheramie

retired farmer, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Holy Name Society

Dorothy B. Rivet

age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one son, Huey "Paul" Rivet Jr. and wife, Ann; three daughters, Faye R. Blanchard and husband, Neggie, Joanna Adams LeBeouf and husband, Hugh, and Amanda R. Taylor and husband, Louis; one brother, Dale Boudreaux; one sister, Jeanita West; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rivet; her parents, Napoleon "Nap" Boudreaux and Mabel Traigle Boudreaux; two brothers, Jerry "Red" Boudreaux and Bobby O.J. Boudreaux; and one son-in-law, Keith P. Adams

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Charles Wallis Sr.

age 52, a native of Houma, former resident of Oakland, Calif., and Atlanta, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003

memorial service was held today at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Zellie Martin Wallis; one son, Charles Wallis Jr.; one daughter, Zelkeisha R. Wallis; his mother, Doretha Williams Aitkens; his father, Lloyd E. Wallis Sr.; his stepmother, Gloria T. Wallis; three brothers, Lloyd E. Wallis Jr. and wife, June Marie, of Houma, Frederick Wallis and wife, Michelle, of Los Angeles, and Donn L. Wallis of Houma; and two sisters, Geraldine Simmons and husband, John M., of Houma and Ramona N. Wallis of New Orleans

preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas Williams and Lillie Gee Williams; and his paternal grandparents, Eddie Wallis Sr. and Leola Stevenson Wallis

graduated from Oakland Technical High School and Los Angeles Southwest Junior College; served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a construction worker and former employee of Tower Interior Construction; served as a deacon for Workhouse of Faith Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Stewardship in Atlanta

Community Funeral Home

AUGUST 15, 2003

John Abel Allemand

age 88, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Lelia P. Allemand; five sons, Russell, Michael, Wayne, Bret and Harry Allemand; three daughters, Audrey A. Barrios, Dianne A. Welch and Deadra Allemand; three brothers, Anthony "Lou", Harry Sr. and Loyman Allemand; two sisters, Shirley A. Ledet and Thelma A. Chouest; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Viola Kieffe Allemand; two brothers, Morris and Norris Allemand; one sister, Velma A. Babin; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Allemand

carpenter for 55 years and was a member of the Holy Name Society; Catholic

Clyde Henry

age 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his wife, Mary Leboeuf Henry; his mother, Bernice Thibodaux Henry; four sons, Chris, Timothy, Corey and Taylor Henry; one sister, Mona Henry Rousseau; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Joseph Henry; and one brother, Mark Henry

member of the House of Prayer Church

Lawrence J. Levron

age 64, a native of Mathews and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

services today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one son, Lenry Levron; one brother, Houston Levron; and one sister, Leverta Curole

preceded in death by his parents, Henry Westly and Magnolia Thibodaux Levron; two brothers, Leroy and Nolan Levron; and two sisters, Lena and Laura Levron

Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Ruth Johnson Melancon

age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 10:37 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by one son, John Michael Melancon; one daughter, Judy Anderson Bourg; one brother, Louis Johnson; two sisters, Dorothy J. Porter and Rosemary J. Pitre; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Melancon; her parents, Andrew and Lillian Karl Johnson; two brothers, Andrew and Richard Johnson; and two sisters, Lillian J. Heinis and Julia J. Dolese

retired from LP&L and Entergy with 30 years of service as office supervisor

Shirley Holmes Pharagood

age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray

survived by three sons, Elvert L., James and Alex J. Pharagood of Thibodaux; eight daughters, Dianne P. Tyler, Barbara P. Every, Janice P. Williams, Ella M., Patricia A., Gloria D., Denise and Shawanda M. Pharagood, all of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Rosemary Brown of Thibodaux; six brothers, Joseph Holmes of St. Gabriel, Willie Holmes of Gray, Sterling Holmes of Schriever, and Elmore, Raymond and Michael Holmes of Thibodaux; one sister, Mercedes H. Tunson of Napoleonville; 35 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Welman William Pharagood Sr.; her companion, Alex Morgan Sr.; her parents, Arthur Sr. and Georgiana Lovely Holmes; one son, Welmon William Pharagood Jr.; three brothers, Arthur Jr., Leroy and Jerome Holmes; and six sisters, Hilda H. Mitchell, Joyce H. McBride, Ruth H. Jones, and Rosetta, Lillie Mae and Marion Holmes

served on the deaconess board at New Magnolia Baptist Church

AUGUST 16, 2003

Nona Ann Duplantis Lizana

age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of De Lisle, Miss., died Sunday, July 13, 2003, following a short illness

funeral services were held in Pineville, Miss., with burial in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens in Long Beach

survived by her husband, James Edward Lizana; one daughter, Claudia Wilson and husband, Frank; one son, Keith J. Lizana of De Lisle; one brother, Elezie J. Duplantis of Slidell; two sisters, Mae D. Lanclos of Scott and Mona Duplantis of Houma; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Alexis Duplantis and Elodie Charpentier; two sisters, Luella Pellegrin and Anna Bell Duplantis; and one brother, Elwood Duplantis

retired nurse from Charity Hospital after 35 years of service and served as a World War II nurse; member of St. Williams Catholic Church in De Lisle

AUGUST 17, 2003

Armine Marie Acosta

age 94, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003

visitation Monday at the K.C. home in Larose and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church of Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the Holy Rosary Mausoleum

survived by five sons, Earl, Emery, Ronald, Marvin and Dale Acosta; two daughters, Ruth Danos and Beverly Savoie; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Lonia Joseph Acosta; her parents, Yves and Pauline Pellegrin Arceneaux; three brothers, Noless, Edwig and Magnus Arceneaux Sr.; six sisters, Aline Ficther, Alice LeBlanc, Armel Culotta, Agnes Plaisance, Armance and Adele Arceneaux; and one grandchild

parishioner of Holy Rosary Church

Horace Paul ‘Toritt’ Cunningham

age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Chauvin K.C. Hall; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the St. Joseph Mausoleum

survived by his wife, Emeline Long Cunningham; one son, David Paul Cunningham; two daughters, Joyce Lamkin and Jane Kinnard; one brother, Antoine Cunningham; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Felician Lirette Cunningham; three brothers, O’Neil, Gillis and Druis Cunningham; and three sisters, Josephine Babin, Marlene Guidry and Emma Louise Porche

veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Chauvin Lions Club, the Ward 7 Club and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Alverda Rita Detillier Dufrene

age 83, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens; mass Monday at the church with burial in the Holy Savior Mausoleum

survived by one son, Philip Dufrene; three daughters, Sharia Orgeron, Darlene Trosclair and Maxine Cressonie; one brother, Herbert Dufrene; two sisters, Velma Ford and Dorothy Martin; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Dufrene; her parents, Philip and Leontine Molaison Detillier; and her step-father, Wilfred Dufrene

parishioner of St. Anthony Church of Gheens

AUGUST 18, 2003

Catherine Caldwell

age 77, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery

survived by seven sons, Lionel Garner, Robert Caldwell, Carter Caldwell and Wilbert Caldwell of Houma, Lowery Caldwell Jr., Alvin Caldwell and Wilson Garner of Raceland; one daughter, Mable Louise Caldwell of New Orleans; one brother, Sam Garner Jr.; 42 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Lowery Caldwell Sr.; her parents, Irene Davis and Sam Garner Sr.; two daughters, Rosetta Caldwell and Sarah Ann Caldwell; one brother, Wilbert Allen; and one sister, Gertrude Thomas

served on the usher board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Agnes M. Chatagnier

age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003

memorial mass Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church

survived by one brother, Jimmie Chatagnier; and three sisters, Theresa Andras, Julie Thibodaux and Geraldine Robichaux

preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Leona Neal Chatagnier; and two brothers, Andrew Chatagnier and Francis Chatagnier

Catholic

Mary Elizabeth Henderson

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:57 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four daughters, Velma Rickerson, Joyce Williams, Evelyn Simms and Enell Parker, all of Thibodaux; seven sons, Harry Jr., Loyd Sr., Ulysses Sr., Douglas, Jerome, Anthony and Cornell Henderson, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Edna Jackson and Carrie Marshall, both of Marrero; one brother, Herman Marshall of Avondale; 37 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren

preceeded in death by her husband, Harry Henderson Sr.; her parents Dave and Edna Marshall; two brothers, Anthony and Edward Marshall; and one grandson

served on the deaconess board at New Morning Star baptist Church

Aloysius Anthony LaBruyere

age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003

visitation Tuesday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home, with private burial

survived by his wife, Marilee Ann LaBruyere; two sons, Patrick Thra LaBruyere of Iowa and Timothy Frank LaBruyere of Katy, Texas; five daughters, Katherine McQuire Racca of Manuel, Texas, Cynthia L. Lejeune of Gretna, Tammy L. Simmons of Harvey, Dana L. Wilkin of Orlando, Fla., and Toni L. Hardin of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Rita L. Rembert of Baton Rouge; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

worked for Otis Engineering for 15 years and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War

Billy Leachman

age 63, a native of West Monroe and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:12 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003

memorial services were pending

survived by his companion, Aline Easterling

preceded in death by his parents, Grayson and Georgia Alexander Leachman

U. S. Navy veteran and was Baptist

Ronnie J. Pitre

age 22, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003

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

survived by his parents, Randy and Charlotte Duet Pitre; and his grandparents, Clarence Pitre and Loy A. and Theresa Raymond Duet

preceded in death by his grandmother, Merita Guidry Pitre

Catholic

AUGUST 19, 2003

Vancena Hebert Boudreaux

age 100, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetary No. 2

survived by one son, Almus "Al" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Carmen; four grandchildren, Keith Boudreaux and wife, Denise, Eric Boudreaux and wife, Anita, Rebecca Landry and husband, Mark, and Rachael Anderson and husband, Dennis; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Almus Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Elie and Josephine Bergeron Boudreaux; five brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Nat, Joseph and Varise Hebert; and three sisters, Edna Breaux, Adel H. Mathiew and Irene Klingman

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Flora Dean Daigle

age 67, a native of Eunice and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Auddie and Calvin Daigle Jr.; two daughters, Swizaleen Barrilleaux and Connie Himel; one sister, Jane Duplechin; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Daigle Sr.; her parents, Louis and Helen Vige; one brother, Junior Vige; one half-brother, Aaron Fuselier; two sisters, Dorothy Venezia and Delta Mae Powell; and one grandchild, Brooklyn Himel

Michael Eugene Harper

age 52, a native of Riverton, Wyo., and a resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel

survived by his mother, Catherine Harper; four sons, Robert, Richard A., Philip and Adam Harper; two brothers, Richard G. and Gary Harper; and one sister, Brenda Hebert

preceded in death by his father, Bobby E. Harper

accountant for Employees Express and a veteran of the U. S. Navy

Joseph G. Lasseigne

age 76, a native of St. John and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery

survived by two brothers, John and Arthur C. Lasseigne

preceded in death by his parents, Felix Sr. and Aline David Lasseigne; two brothers, Felix Jr. and Armand Lasseigne Sr.; and five sisters, Mola L. Champagne, Zoe L. Leonard, Luclie L. Hebert, Victoria L. Hebert and Anne L. Bourgeois

Ocelia Eschette Theriot

age 94, a native of Little Caillou and a resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Paul Theriot; one daughter, Joyce Robichaux; one brother, Euros "Aaron" Eschette; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Pearly Theriot; her parents, Omer and Claris Pellegrin Eschette; two brothers, Auther Eschette and Whitney Eschette; and four sisters, Bertha Savoie, Mable Duplantis, Margeete Naquin and Gusa LeBoeuf

retired shrimp factory worker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Joan Bennett Thomas

age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:23 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003

visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and Wednesday at Residence Baptist Church; funeral service Wednesday at the church; dismissal services Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

survived by her devoted companion, Willie Franklin Sr.; two sons, Travelyn Mosely and H. T. Mosely both of Houma; five daughters, Octavia M. Bell, Jacqueline M. Hartman, Mary M. Williams, Crystal Mosely and Charlene M. Franklin all of Houma; four brothers, Lloyd Colman, Warrence Bennett Sr. both of Houma, Hug P. Bennett and Robert Anderson of New Orleans; and six sisters, Sarah Matthews, Pearl Jones, Octavia Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Louise Richard and Gloria Smith all of Houma

preceded in death by her parents, Octavia Bennett and Zachary Bennett Sr.; one son, Jude Thomas, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Westley Nixon Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bennett; two grandchildren, Crystal Mosely and Noel Williams; one brother, Zachary Bennett Jr.; and two sisters, Ledora Watkins and Lou Ella Bennett
homemaker and a member of Residence Baptist Church

Clarence S. Verret

age 85, a native of Theriot and a resident of Bayou Vista, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City; services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery

AUGUST 20, 2003

Vancena Hebert Boudreaux

age 100, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

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

survived by one son, Almus "Al" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Carmen, of Houma; four grandchildren, Keith and wife, Denise Boudreaux, Eric and wife, Anita Boudreaux, Rebecca and husband, Mark Landry, and Rachael and husband, Dennis Anderson; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Almus Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph Hebert and Matilda Acosta Hebert; five brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Nat, Joseph and Varise Hebert; and three sisters, Edna Breaux, Adel H. Mathiew and Irene Klingman

homemaker and a parishioner St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Alex Duet

age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one son, Philip Andrew Duet; three sisters, Mary Maytaya, Levia Smithart and Ethel Moreau; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Duet; his parents, Armand and Alice Schouest Duet; one son, John Wayne Duet; and seven sisters, Violet Schouest, Alzire Talamo, Ernestine Hernandez, Nola Duet, Gloria Orr, Anna Bunz and Marceline Stull

retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board with 20 years of service

Michael Eugene Harper

age 52, a native of Riverton, Wyo., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

memorial service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel

survived by his mother, Catherine M. Harper of Houma; four sons, Robert M., Richard A., Philip and Adam Harper; two brothers, Richard G. Harper and Gary L. Harper and wife, Marilyn, of Houma; and one sister, Brenda H. Hebert and husband, Chelsea Jr. of Houma

preceded in death by his father, Bobby E. Harper

accountant for Employees Express and was a U. S. Navy veteran in Vietnam

Abraham Lincoln ‘Bud’ Wallis Jr.

age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by his wife, RosaMary Mart Wallis of Houma; two sons, Tyrone Celestine and Ernest Wallis, both of Houma; six daughters, Evelyn Lett Williams, Yolanda, Sheryl, Effie Wallis and Gaye Wallis Dawson all of Houma and Apryl Wallis of Clarkston, Ga.; one brother, Cleon Wallis of Houma; one sister, Helen Verret of Houma; 40 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Lincoln Wallis and Effie Short Wallis; five grandchildren, Bruce, Ed Phillips, Justin and Abraham Dawson and Mieshia Wallis; three brothers, Liton, Solomon and Claude Wallis; and six sisters, Ruth Evans, Levern Sims, Beatrice, Mary, Thelma and Effie Wallis

retired from Experimental Plant/Terrebonne Parish School Board with 35 years of service; World War II veteran

AUGUST 21, 2003

Viola Marie Adams

age 97, a native of Houma and resident of Gulf Breeze, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003

memorial mass was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Saint Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, with burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens

survived by one son, John H. Adams Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Lucille Adams; one daughter, Yvonne M. Ferretti; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, John Adams; and one son, Eugene T. Adams

member of Saint Sylvester Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze Seniors, The Fun Bunch and the Outsiders

Catherine Lee Fournet

age 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003

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

survived by two sons, Marcel J. Fournet Jr. and David A. Fournet; six daughters, Lillian Ann Fournet, Catherine F. Wever, Anita Ann Fournet, Renee F. Prejean, Mary Lee F. Trosclair and Ruth Ann F. Sipiorski; four sisters, Evelyn L. Gauthier, Neva L. Hebert, Shirley L. Delahoussaye and Sophie L. LeBlanc; and 12 grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Joseph Fournet; and her parents, Paul R. and Sophie Thibodaux Lee

Rushing Francis ‘Rush’ Hayden

age 90, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003

visitation to funeral time today at University Methodist Church in Baton Rouge; religious services today at the church, with burial in Resthaven Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one stepson, Joe Waitz of Houma; seven grandchildren, Joe Waitz Jr., Debbie Ortego, David Waitz, Mary Riviere, John Waitz, Doug Waitz and Michelle Armand; and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Nellie "Nell" Tauzin Hayden; and his parents, Stephen R. Hayden and Lennie Bradford Hayden

retired self-employed realtor; U. S. Army veteran of World War II

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Donald Roy Montero Sr.

age 75, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Picayune, Miss., died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003

visitation to funeral time Friday at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans; mass Friday at the chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery

survived by his wife, Cecilia Trahan Montero; one daughter, Pamela Montero Toledo; two sons, Thomas Joseph Montero and Philip John Montero Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Taree LeBlanc Montero and Angel Hymel Montero; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Thomas Joseph Montero and Bertha Lavillvairesse Montero; one son, Donald R. Montero Jr.; one sister, Bertha Montero Whittle; and four brothers, Meritt, Clyde, Thomas and Howard Montero

World War II veteran and was a member of the U. S. Navy

Edith W. Verdin

age 72, a native of Cambridge, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

memorial service Friday at the House of Prayer First United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux

survived by one daughter, Berna White of Houma; two sons, Craig and Brent Verdin of Schriever; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, David Verdin; her parents, William Watkins and Harriet Decker Watkins; and one son, Eric Verdin

AUGUST 22, 2003

Hubert Brooks

age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery

survived by four grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Louvenia Smith Brooks; his parents, Calvin Brooks and Lucinda Watson Brooks; one daughter, Bessie Mae Moses; and one brother, Clifford Brooks

member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church

Kenneth John Charpentier Sr.

age 48, a native of Chauvin and resident of Magee, Miss., died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Judith Charpentier of Magee; his mother, Anita Johnson of Lockport; one son, Kenneth Charpentier Jr. of Georgia; one stepson, James Curtis Floyd of Magee; two stepdaughters, Jo Ann Hancock of Mendenhall, Miss., and Angela Hall of Texas; one sister, Gwen Buford of St. Gabriel; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his father, Claude Lewis Charpentier; and his grandparents, Rebecca and Sarden Lirette and Jean and Elda Dupre Charpentier

shrimper

Benjamin Gautreaux

age 79, a native of Humphreys and resident of New Orleans, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Thessalonians Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Humphreys

survived by one daughter, Carol Hooper and husband, Carl E.; four brothers, Rodney, Seral, Gino and Johnny Howard Gautreaux; and four sisters, Alma Bolden, Zenobia Brown, Viola Joseph and Ella Mae Cooper

preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Viola Gautreaux; one brother, Louis Gautreaux Jr.; and one sister, Dorothy Lawrence

retired self-employed mechanic of New Orleans and was a member of the American Legion and First Thessalonians Missionary Baptist Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Wallace ‘Sonny Boy’ Guidroz Jr.

age 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport

survived by his wife, Tammy Porter Guidroz of Raceland; three sons, Brian Guidroz of Patterson, Wallace Guidroz III of Thibodaux and Michael Guidroz of New Orleans; three daughters, Laura Guidroz of Thibodaux, Wendolyn Guidroz and Sunni Guidroz of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Tashira Porter of Raceland; four sisters, Marion Smith of Raceland, Donna Fay Hadley and Annette Guidroz of Thibodaux and Wandalee Guidroz of Lake Charles; two brothers, Donald Guidroz and Benjamin Guidroz, both of Raceland; and 14 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr. and Nellie Guidroz; one brother, Melvin Guidroz Sr.; and one sister, Joyce Guidroz McDowell

member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir

Ernest Pierre Jambon

age 75, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Lozia Plaisance Jambon; one son, John Jambon and wife, Denise; one daughter, Yvette J. Ledet and husband, David; one brother, Larry Jambon; and three grandchildren, Brad Ledet and Pam, Tiffany Ledet and James, and Gabrielle Jambon and Jon

preceded in death by his parents, Reno Jambon and Victoria Pitre Jambon

loved having family get-togethers; enjoyed creating with his hands, such as woodworking and inventing new tools and a way to use them; talented handyman

Falgout Funeral Home

Loretta Ann Serigny

age 34, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her mother, Mary Glynn Serigny; two brothers, Wayne Serigny and wife, Jackie, and Rogers Serigny Jr.; and four sisters, Tammy Comardelle and husband, Allen Sr., Cindy Trosclair and husband, Damian, Mitzi Sassoni and Dodie Serigny

preceded in death by her father, Rogers Serigny Sr.; and her grandparents, Maxime and Elmier Serigny and Douglas and Alice Glynn

Leroy Short

age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Oak Forest Cemetery in Gibson

survived by his wife, Maude H. Short of Gray; three sons, Roger M. Short of Gray, Terry Short of Houma and Peter Short of Washington; two stepsons, Chevalier Ruffin of Columbia, S.C., and Fitzgerald Ruffin of Houma; two daughters, Lorie Lee Short of Houma and Nicole Short of College Park, Ga.; seven brothers, Lionel Matthews and Sterling Short, both of Houma, Leeandrew Short, Chester Short and Bernard Calloway, all of Gibson, Clarence Short Jr. of Kentwood and the Rev. Robert Lee Matthews of Houston; and seven sisters, Vella Stewart and Lillie Williams, both of Houma, Emma Lyons Short, Sedonia Chapman and Rose Waters, all of Gibson, Lucille Sneeze of New Orleans and Emelda Henry of Houston

preceded in death by his parents, Ora Calloway and Clarence Short; his stepfather, Jessie Matthews; one daughter, Gwendolynn Short; one brother, Johnell Short; and one sister, Yvonne Short Boykin

served as a deacon for Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray

AUGUST 23, 2003

James L. McWilliams

age 71, a native of Florence, Ala., and resident of Gray, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003

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

survived by his wife, Mattie Christine Hendrix McWilliams of Gray; two daughters, Mary Jane McWilliams Galvez of Henderson, Nev., and Rebecca Christine McWilliams Burnett of Gray; two brothers, Ben McWilliams of Wynne, Ark., and Kenneth McWilliams of Hartford, Ala.; four sisters, Evelyn Bailey, Pauline Bergeron of Gray, Mary Fain of Roseburg, Ore., and Nancy Leonard of Olive Branch, Miss.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ben McWilliams and Rebecca Viola Scott McWilliams; one son, James Clifton McWilliams; and one sister, Maudine Epson

retired machine operator with Liberty Vegetable Oil Company for 39 years

AUGUST 24, 2003

Earl Joseph Duet

age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:39 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003

visitation today and Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Hazel Gauthreaux Duet; three sons, Wade, Todd and Chad Duet; one brother, Gerald "Wewit" Duet; three sisters, Vedelia Biondo, Betty Theriot and Gayle Trent; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Valma Hidalgo Duet; one son, Keith Duet; and one brother, Marcel Duet

Edna LeBouef Dupre

age 77, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003

survived by one son, Willard Dupre; two daughters, Shirley and Gertie Dupre; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Allen Joseph Dupre; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Etienne LeBouef; and numerous siblings

homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Esoline Anselmi Guidry

age 89, a native of Leeville and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by three sons, Norman, Harris Jr. "Tu", and Riley Guidry Sr.; three daughters, Rose Rodrigue, Corine Courville and Mary G. Evans; one brother, Clayman Anselmi; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Harris J. Guidry Sr.; her parents, Charles Sr. and Anna Lee Anselmi; one son, Vincent Guidry; three brothers, Charles Jr., Nolty and Garrison Anselmi; four sisters, Dorceline Falgout, Julia Seringy, Hilda Cheramie, and Clayor Rousse; and one grandchild

parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking and gardening

Gordon ‘Quinn’ Landry Jr.

age 56, a resident of Luling, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands

survived by his wife, Sue V. Landry; one son, G. Quentin Landry III; one daughter, Lindsey E. Landry; one brother, Sidney Landry; and three sisters, Kathleen Landry Prentice, Carol Landry Lockhart and Mary Monica Landry

preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Quentin Sr. and Thelma Simoneaux Landry

former chairman for an economic development council, a former executive committee chairman and board member of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, a past president and board member of the Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, a past president and board member of the St. Charles Business Association, a past executive board member of Willowdale Country Club, a former treasurer of the Hahnville High School Touchdown Club, a former coach in the St. Charles Parish Recreation Department, a former member of the St. Charles Community Advisory Panel, a participator in the Greater New Orleans Leadership Council and a lifetime member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity; former vice president of Sentinel Financial Services Co. and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

James Henry ‘Boo Boo’ Peterson III

age 38, a native of New Orleans and a resident of the Pearl River/Slidell area, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, in Bristol, Tenn.

visitation Monday at Schoen Funeral Home in Slidell; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with a graveside service Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery

survived by his wife, Ramona Kendrick Peterson of Slidell; his parents, James Henry Jr. and Linda Ruth Fryer Peterson of Pearl River; three children, Kristen, Jamie and Brooke Peterson; two brothers, Timothy J. Peterson Sr. and Monroe Allen Fryer III; one sister, Tina Peterson; and his beloved nephew and niece, T.J. and Taylor Peterson of Pearl River

preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James H. Sr. and Lucinda Babin Peterson of Slidell; his maternal grandparents, Robert Jackson Sr. and Katherine A. Kennedy Fryer of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; and his great-grandmother, Bethany Scott Kennedy of Kissimmiee, Fla.

owner and operator of Proscapes Lawn Maintenance, a graduate of Pearl River High School, a member of the Louisiana Electronic Dart Association and team captain of the Greater Slidell Dart Association; avid fisherman, camper, Nascar fan, barbecue, smoker, chef; as well as a Salmen and Louisiana State University football fan

Schoen Funeral Home

Emile Paul Songe

age 89, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died at 9:19 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003

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

survived by one brother; Albert J. Songe Jr.; two sisters, Isabell "Bella" Comeaux and Nora Bussey; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Marie Walker Songe; his parents, Albert J. Songe Sr. and Natalie Samanie Songe; two brothers, Henry and Elmore Songe; and one sister, Cornelia LeBoeuf

retired meter repairman for Delta Iron Works Inc., a member of the St. Jude Travel Club and a parishion