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

DECEMBER 1, 2003

Henry Rock ‘Black’ Adams

• age 79, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beulah Poincon Adams; two sons, Robert "Bob" and Danny Adams; two daughters, Cheryl Gilfour and Sheila Pamplin; two brothers, Raymond "Wag" Adams and Frank Adams; two sisters, Pearl Chiasson and Beulah "Sue" Cedotal; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anita Pitre Adams; and three brothers, Nelson, Roy and Harold Adams
• usher at Christ the Redeemer Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus

Doris Prejeant Boudreaux

• age 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:49 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Maurice J. "Morris" Boudreaux; three daughters, Gail B. Naquin, Phyllis B. Champagne and Jackie B. Benoit; three brothers, Jesse, Chester and Lester Prejeant; three sisters, Eunice Gautreaux, Enola Thibodeaux and Dorothy Naquin; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Prosper J. and Alice Bergeron Prejeant; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn M. Benoit; one brother, Adam Prejeant; and one sister, Beulah P. Guillot

Mervin Ledet Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:24 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gertie Griffin Ledet; two sons, Ronald Ledet Sr. and Mervin Ledet Jr.; one daughter, Clara Bordelon; two brothers, Herick Ledet and Raoul Ledet Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Raoul Ledet Sr. and Ella Pierce Ledet
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 315, Knights of Columbus, VFW Post No. 8538 and St. Joseph Holy Name Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Henrietta Porche Leonard

• age 83, a native of Houma and resident of New Iberia, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by one son, LeeRoy C. Hebert and wife, Beverly, of Houma; one daughter, Gail Crochet Blanchard and husband, Jack, of New Iberia; one stepson, Joe Leonard III and wife, Becky, of Larose; one brother, Jannard Porche of Houma; three sisters, Dorothy P. Fischer, Pearl P. Kappel and Hazel P. Boudreaux of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Roy C. Hebert; her second husband, Joseph Leonard Jr.; her parents, James J. Porche and Elvire LeBoeuf Porche; two brothers, James P. Porche and Horace Porche; and two sisters, Lura P. Authement and Helen P. Creel
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Bertha Marie Morvant

• age 58, a native of Harvey and resident of Choctaw, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor; religious services today at the funeral home
• survived by her companion, Deal Dempster; one brother, Eugene Joseph Morvant; and two sisters, Rose Mary Rose and Linda Caillouet
• preceded in death by her parents, Berto J. and Eugeste Rodrigue Morvant

 

December 2, 2003

Henry Rock ‘Black’ Adams

• age 79, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beulah Poincon Adams; two sons, Robert "Bob" and Danny Adams; two daughters, Cheryl Gilfour and Sheila Pamplin; two brothers, Raymond "Wag" Adams and Frank Adams; two sisters, Pearl Chiasson and Beulah "Sue" Cedotal; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anita Pitre Adams; and three brothers, Nelson, Roy and Harold Adams
• usher at Christ the Redeemer Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Esther Price Blanchard

• age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish died at 3:41 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• funeral services were scheduled today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Darry P. Blanchard; two daughters, Charlene B. Boquet and Nedra B. Detiveaux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton X. Blanchard; her parents, Abel and Lorena Pellegrin Price; one brother, Clarance Authement; and four sisters, Leola P. Lapeyrouse, Hilda P. Thibodaux, Hilma P. Songe and Maybelle P. Martin
• retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and was Catholic

Jimmy H. Eunice

• age 86, a native of Hahira, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Corinth Cemetery in Kenard, Texas
• survived by his wife, Sybil Dominy Eunice of Houma; three sons, Larry James Eunice of Harlington, Texas, Bennie Eunice and Phillip Eunice of Houma; two sisters, Ann Trent of Ft. McCoy, Fla., and Clyde Tranthan of Homestead, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Eunice and Lena Bohson Eunice; and three brothers, Charles, Robert and Louie Eunice
• self-employed with Eunice Sign Erection Company and was a member of the Unity Lodge No. 267; U. S. Navy veteran

Dennis Knight

• died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church in Mathews; memorial services Wednesday at the church
• survived by one daughter, Haylie Hebert; and one sister, Karen Knight
• preceded in death by his parents, Joel Dean Knight and Joyce Smith Knight

Herman J. ‘Jim’ Lee Jr.

• age 69, a resident of Bayou Vista, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• funeral services were scheduled today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Elinor L. Lee; four sons and daughters-in-law, James A. Lee and wife, Cathy, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Kenneth P. Lee and wife, Donna, of Lafayette, Robert F. Lee and wife, Shawn, of West Palm Beach, and Earl B. Lee and wife, Lisa, of Baton Rouge; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Catherine Lee Stephens and husband, Dan, of Bayou Vista; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandsons
• preceded in death by his mother, Mary Simon Lee Briehn; his father, Herman J. Lee Sr.; one brother, Weldon Briehn; and his father and mother-in-law, Paul and Catherine Lee
• U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a salesman in the oilfield industry in south Louisiana; loyal mason and current master of the Lafayette Lodge No. 87 in Patterson and was a 32nd degree mason through the Baton Rouge Consistory and a member of the Jerusalem Temple

Eula Mae ‘Mickey’ Colwort Parr

• age 79, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2003
• memorial services Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma
• survived by three daughters, Patti Parr Kaikko, Sherri Parr and Francie Parr; two brothers, O’Neil and James Colwort; one sister, Eva Duplantis; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eule and Leah Songe Colwort; one grandchild, Samuel Woodburn; one great-grandchild, Zachary Woodburn; and two brothers, Andrew and John Colwort

Annie Lee Scott Pellegrin

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 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 her husband, James John Pellegrin of Grand Caillou; four sons, Ricky James Pellegrin and wife, Veronica Pierre Pellegrin, Michael Paul Pellegrin and wife, Lori Amber Scott Pellegrin, Kenneth Joseph Pellegrin and wife, Stacey Billiot Pellegrin, of Houma, and Darrell John Pellegrin and wife, Debra Cantrelle Pellegrin, of Larose; five brothers, Donald Scott, Herbert Scott, Cedric Scott of Grand Caillou, Thaddeus Scott of Houma and Ronnie Scott of Chauvin; one sister, Catherine Scott of Prairieville; five grandchildren, Corey Paul Pellegrin, Casey Marie Pellegrin, Amber Lynn Pellegrin, Kenny Pellegrin and Craig Pellegrin; one great-grandchild, Keith Pellegrin; two step-grandchildren, Jaclyn Billiot and Cyrus Solar; and three step-great-grandchildren, Brandon Solar, Ryan Solar and Justin Solar
• preceded in death by her parents, Thaddeus Scott and Ezelle Pellegrin Scott; and one sister, Cora Bell Scott
• retired laborer of Hi-Seas Shrimp Factory and was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John Shipp

• age 50, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Chackbay, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• memorial services Wednesday at 646 Hwy. 304, Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Linda Shipp; and two sons, Eric and Jordan Shipp
• preceded in death by his parents, Boone and Mildred Barrier Shipp; one son, Justin Shipp; one daughter, Ashley Shipp; and one brother, Ronald Shipp

 

DECEMBER 3, 2003

Cyrus ‘Gator’ Blanchard

• age 76, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2003
• memorial service was held Monday at United Veterans League Home in Houma
• survived by his loving companion, Shirley Guidry; three daughters, Kathy Blanchard of Carmel, Calif., Evelyn Pellegrin of Moss Point, Miss., and Donna Authement and husband, Danny Authement Sr., of Spencer, Tenn.; three brothers, Wilbert, Thadeus and Elmer Blanchard; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mona Price Blanchard; three brothers, Rannie, Henri and Raymond Blanchard; and one sister, Villa Robichaux
• veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of the VFW Post No. 7755, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, lifetime member of Chauvin Post No. 380, a charter member of Veterans Park Inc. and a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police; served in the Houma Police Department and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Samart Funeral Home

Shawn Michael Bourgeois

• age 19, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Seal Cemetery in State Line
• survived by his parents, Kurt Bourgeois and Cheryl Sanchez and Pamela Weaver Bourgeois and Bryan Adams; and his grandparents, Doris Kennedy Weaver and Rita Gaudet Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude Holland Weaver and Oakland Bourgeois; and one brother, Jeremie Paul Bourgeois

Edward Raymond Lambert Sr.

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Destrehan, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial services Thursday at the chapel
• survived by his companion, Ida Mitchell; three sons, Edward R. Lambert Jr., Robert C. Lambert and Benjamin L. Lambert; six daughters, Camille L. Moore, Darnelle M. Sheetz, Katherine L. Maggio, Nanette L. Olson, Rebecca L. Wilford and Tralice L. King; one brother, Ronald Lambert; one sister, Leatrice "Doll" Giafaglione; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Camile G. Lambert and Inez Newchurch Lambert

Dr. Claude Alex Rogers Jr.

• age 77, a native of Weeks Island and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• memorial service held Saturday at Maria Immacolata Church in Houma; donated his body to Louisiana State University Medical School
• survived by his former wife, Joann Smith Rogers of Austin, Texas; two sons, Claude Alex Rogers III of Orlando, Fla., and David Grant Rogers of Atlanta; two daughters, Claudia Anne Rogers of Houma and Donna Elise Rogers Brandt of Austin; two sisters, Alice Rogers Fields of Houma and Elise Rogers Fuller of Lafayette; and three grandchildren, Matthew Rogers, Anna Brandt and Gabriel Brandt
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude Alex Rogers Sr. and Annette Alleman Rogers
• graduate of Franklin High School, Louisiana State University and Southern College of Optometry in Chicago; lived in Naples, Italy, and Greenvich Village, New York City before making Houma his home; practiced optometry with Dr. Harold F. Demmer; served in the U. S. Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown and was in five battles in the Pacific in World War II; member of the Rotary Club, PTA, Pheta Kappa Phi Fraternity; an avid reader, traveler and enjoyed tennis; Catholic

Josephine Glover Sims

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in St. Anne’s Cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Leroy Sims Jr., Levy Sims Sr., the Rev. Frank Sims Sr., Percy Sims, the Rev. Houston Sims, Nelson Sims and Leroy Sims; one daughter, Joanne L. Sims; two brothers, Willie Glover Sr. and the Rev. Murphy Glover; one sister, Theresa Cochran; 27 grandchildren 23 great-grandchildren; six daughters-in-law; four sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Wilson Sims Sr.; her parents, Levy and Maggie Glover; three brothers, Royal, Joseph and Mitch Glover; three sisters, Vivian Wallace and Addie and Mattie Glover; one daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one great-great-grandson

Billy Ray Smith

• age 68, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Mathews, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Betty Smith; one son, Billy Mitchell Smith; one daughter, Cynthia Dixon; one brother, Huey Smith; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ruby Allgood Smith

Georgette Pauline Collins Hatcher Smith

• age 96, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Franklin, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• funeral services today at the Presbyterian Church in Centerville, with burial in Franklin Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Theo Smith of Boise, Idaho, and Pete Boudreaux of Centerville; one daughter, Nina Belle Hatcher Lawrence of New Iberia; one sister, Germaine Collins Hanagriff of Centerville; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Menton Hatcher; her second husband, Capt. Thoville Smith; three sons, Richard Menton, Eugene Joseph and Rudy Fred Hatcher; her father, Fredrick Collins; her mother, Elucia Terrebonne Collins; two sisters, Freddia Collins Cheramie and Eleanor Merle Smith; and nine brothers, Levy, Aramise, Hennessy, Freddie, Jesty, Beagelon, George, Randolph and Theodore Collins
• member of the Kings Daughter

 

DECEMBER 4, 2003

Victoria Porter

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Freddie Wilson of Los Angeles and John Wilson of Houma; three daughters, Geraldine Townsend and Victoria Rose Calloway, both of Houma, and Ora Wilson of Los Angeles; three sisters, Jessie Mae Porter, Yvonne Thomas and Mary Louise Porter, all of Houma; 28 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Ora Davis Porter; one daughter, Barbara Wilson Jones; one great-grandson, Leroy Jones Jr.; and two sisters, Orelia Porter and Olivia Porter Celestin
• retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and enjoyed cooking; Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Clifton Ross Jr.

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• religious services today at the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his devoted companion, Vivian Woods of Houma; four daughters, Wakeyna Woods Ross, Rosyln Woods Ross, Telisha Woods and Charlynn Woods, all of Houma; five stepdaughters, Brenda Cooper, Leola Vallian, Mary Jaspher, Rita Brown and Rosemary Nixon, all of Houma; one stepson, Lionell Vincent of Houma; eight brothers, David Ross and Herman Carter, both of Chauvin, Allen Ross and Raymond Ross, both of Gray, Ernest Ross of Houma, Bernel Vincent of Houma and Bernard Vincent and Nelson Vincent, both of Chauvin; three sisters, Ernestine Ross and Fannie Mae Parker, both of Houma, and Rosie Mae Ross of Chauvin; and 37 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clifton Ross Sr.; his mother, Pearl Williams Ross; his stepfather, Herman Carter Sr.; two sons, Darrel Johnson and Jerome Woods; one grandson, Datrell Woods; four brothers, Percy Ross, James Ross, Sterling Ross and Ronald Ross; and two sisters, Edna Ross and Alice Ross
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Geraldine Ann Wallace Turner

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Kim Turner and wife, Gwen, of New Orleans; four daughters, Inger Washington and husband, Fredric, of Thibodaux, Leisha Utley and husband, James, of Houma, Jessica Craig and husband, Aubrey, of Palacentia, Calif., and Kendra Turner of Houma; one brother, Anderson Wallace Sr. and wife, Georgia, of Houma; three sisters, Josephine Wallis and husband, Cleon, of Houma, Beatrice Jenkins of Houma and Jo Anna Baker and husband, Randolph, of Chicago; her mother-in-law, Albertha Peggy Turner; one brother-in-law, Jessie Turner Jr.; six sisters-in-law, Betty Wallace, Joanette T. Parker, Deborah Thomas, Margaret Wallace, Louise Wallace and Estelle Turner; and six grandchildren, Kya Utley, Darion Craig, Arissa Turner, Deshawn Craig, Alanna Turner and Korlece Utley
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Steven Turner; her parents, Ezekiel Wallace Sr. and Ophelia Watson Wallace; four brothers, Ezekiel Wallace Jr., Hershal Wallace, James Wallace and Joseph Wallace; one sister, Elizabeth Winslow; her mother-in-law, Benisha Galmore Turner; and her father-in-law, Jessie Turner Sr.
• insurance agent for 17 years with Gertrude Geddes Willis Life Insurance Company and was employee of Southdown Care Center; member of the Terrebonne Inner City Lions, Southern Jaguar Supporter, a member of the 5th district choir, treasurer of the senior choir and a member of New Rising Sun Beautifying club and New Rising Sun Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Melvin J. Uzee, PhD

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of River Ridge, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, of a heart attack
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Ann Legendre Uzee; one son, Bob A. Uzee; one daughter-in-law, Laurice Harrington Uzee; two grandchildren, Matthew Joseph Uzee and Erin Marie Uzee; one sister, Justice of the Peace, Mary Uzee Foret; one brother, Deacon Dickey Uzee; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Julien "Dick" Joseph and Marie Cecilia Foret Uzee
• retired executive dean of Delgado Junior College and retired executive assistant to J. B. N. Morris; an industrialist engaged in oil-related enterprises; graduate of Thibodaux College High School and received degrees from Isaac Delgado Central Trades School, Delgado Trades and Technical Institute and Louisiana State University; Ph.D. was achieved in adult education from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1976
• served as the French interpreter in the U. S. Army in the Korean War. In 1962-63, he represented the U. S. Department of Labor at the International Trade Fairs of Morocco and Guinea; as an interpreter, he counseled foreign students from several African nations receiving training at Delgado College; escorted foreign visitors at the request of the U. S. State Dept. through Delgado system; served as a mayor’s appointee on the committee for the New Orleans Center for Urban Service and Policy research; also served on several Southern Associations of colleges and schools accreditation teams for college and occupational education commissions
• parishioner of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, a member of the St. Matthew Usher Society and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; played an important role in Phi Delta Kappa at USM and American Legion Post No. 349. He served as past president of Carrollton Rotary Club of New Orleans and was a member of the Rotary for 23 years and was an honored recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow with one sapphire award; on the advisory board of Sclafani Cooking School
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 5, 2003

Mitchell James Blanchard

• infant, died at 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003
• religious services were scheduled today at First Assembly of God Church in Raceland, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Mitchell James Carrere and Kellie Maria Blanchard; his grandparents, Marlene and Shane Blanchard and Sandra Carrere and Joseph Trosclair; his great-grandparents, Geraldine Bolotte, Janeall and Carroll Carrere, Edward and Neddie Blanchard and Fred and Kathy Medeiros; and his great-great-grandparents, Gilbert and Lillie Brown
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard Bolotte, Orland and Lucille Blanchard, Louis and Agnes Bourgeois and Alphonse Foret and Ann Billiot

Lynnette Marie Jackson

• age 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mercedes Smith of Houma; her father, Albert Woolens of Thibodaux; one son, Jaheim Jackson of Houma; three daughters, Laquitha Jackson, Laquita Jackson and Haisha Williams, all of Houma; three brothers, Andrew Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Kentrell Jackson, all of Houma; and two sisters, Abby J. Jones of Gray and Kimberly Jackson of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Charley and Doretha Walters
• homemaker and was Baptist

Morris ‘Mo’ Jones

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by one daughter, Sharon Phyllis Witherspoon; one brother, Ronald Jones; three sisters, Maggie B. Arceneaux, Catherine Hoskins and husband, Robert, and Lois Jones Theriot; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Jones and Katherine Griffin Jones; one brother, Warren Jones; and four sisters, Oneda Riley, Alice George, Berthanell Jones and Theresa B. Cook
• dispatcher and was a member of the Social Pleasure Club; Baptist

Angeline Marie LaGarde

• age 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Charles Borromero Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one brother, C.J. "Buster" LaGarde; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Hilarin and Josephine Masson LaGarde; four brothers, Buddy, Frank, Ruben and Mason LaGarde; and one sister, Marguerite LaGarde

Victoria Porter

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Freddie Wilson of Los Angeles and John Wilson of Houma; three daughters, Geraldine Townsend and Victoria Rose Calloway, both of Houma, and Ora Wilson of Los Angeles; two brothers, Daniel Porter Jr. and Herman Porter, both of Houma; three sisters, Jessie Mae Porter, Yvonne Thomas and Mary Louise Porter, all of Houma; 28 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Ora Davis Porter; one daughter, Barbara Wilson Jones; one great-grandson, Leroy Jones Jr.; and two sisters, Orelia Porter and Olivia Porter Celestin
• retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and enjoyed cooking; Baptist

Mildred Swan

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Robert Lee Crockrell; three sons, Roy Swan and wife, Owanda, of Schriever, Larry Swan and wife, Terry Lynn, of Houma and Craig Swan and wife, Patrice, of Gray; one daughter, Sandra Swan of Houma; two brothers, Eddie Butler Jr. and Thomas Butler and wife, Sheila, of Houma; five sisters, Virginia Starks, Betty Lewis and husband, Carney, Nell Netter and husband, Floyd, Judy Gwin and husband, Gus, and Gwen Delco, all of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Swan; her parents, Edward and Cora J. Butler; and one sister, Emily Butler
• homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church

Viola Lynch Torr

• age 84, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 60 wonderful years, Ruben Lynch Torr; two daughters, Odette Torr Barrios and husband, Keith, of Houma, and Coy Ann Garcille of Lafayette; two sisters, Theresa Guillot and husband, Fred, of Houma, and Marie Elise Landry of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Amanda Elizabeth Garcille and fiance’, Steve Jackson of Atlanta, and Christopher Michael Coyle and wife, Amanda, of Cypress, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Coyle of Cypress, and Chloe Jackson of Atlanta
• preceded in death by her parents, Adelard Landry and Odette LeBlanc Landry; three brothers, Odell Landry, Claude Landry and Raymond "Pat" Landry; and one sister, Adine Boudreaux
• co-owner of Lynch garage and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 6, 2003

Loma Linda Thibodeaux

• native of Westwego and resident of Harvey, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003
• private service held
• survived by one son, Leslie P. Rivero Jr.; three brothers, Joe, Mike Sr. and Rocky Thibodeaux.; two sisters, Cindy Tovar and Ann Thibodeaux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Margie B. Thibodeaux

Steven Allen Strickland

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation today, Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Darlene Ann Trosclair Strickland; his mother, Bonnie Bright Strickland; two daughters, April Lea and Tiffany Ann Strickland; two brothers, William "Bubba" Strickland and wife, Carmella, and Richard Strickland and wife, Mary; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, William Nugent Strickland; his grandparents, Stella and Burnham Strickland and Lillie and Charles Bright; and one brother, Bernie Strickland

Walter ‘Buster’ Hendrix Sr.

• age 89, a native of Waynesville, N.C., and resident of Lockport, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; masonic services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Helen Lagarde Hendrix; four sons, Robert Gilbert Hendrix, Walter Lee Hendrix Jr., Wayne Lee Hendrix and Wade Lee Hendrix; three daughters, Billie Jones, Claudine Bruce Hernandez and Wendy Lee Randazzo; one sister, Melinda Swangers; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Hendrix and Jeanie Shytles Hendrix; three brothers, Clarence, Fred and George Hendrix; five sisters, Florence Wilson, Birdell Franklin, Christell Paton, Clarene Gibson and Virginia Curtis; and one grandson, Robert Hendrix Jr.
• member of Accia Masonic Lodge No. 452 of Savannah, Ga., and was a retired employee of Valentine Paper Company with 29 years of service

Viola Lynch Torr

• age 84, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 60 wonderful years, Ruben Lynch Torr; two daughters, Odette Torr Barrios and husband, Keith, of Houma, and Coy Ann Garcille of Lafayette; two sisters, Theresa Guillot and husband, Fred, of Houma, and Marie Elise Landry of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Amanda Elizabeth Garcille and fiancé, Steve Jackson of Atlanta, and Christopher Michael Coyle and wife, Amanda, of Cypress, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Coyle of Cypress, and Chloe Jackson of Atlanta
• preceded in death by her parents, Adelard Landry and Odette LeBlanc Landry; three brothers, Odell Landry, Claude Landry and Raymond "Pat" Landry; and one sister, Adine Boudreaux
• co-owner of Lynch garage and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lucien Joseph Pitre

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Columbia, died Dec. 5, 2003, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe
• mass of burial held Monday at St. Charles Borromeo in St. Charles, officiated by the Rev. Ty Van Nguyen, with burial to follow in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dianne Tolbert Pitre of Columbia; two daughters, Darlene Pitre Arceneaux and her husband, Dwain, and Charlene Rodrigue and her husband, Brent, all of Thibodaux; two sons, Raymond Pitre of Baton Rouge, and Ronald Pitre and his wife, Ray Ann Arabie Pitre, of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Tonya Shipp and her husband, Roger, of Hebert; one stepson, David Crain of Grayson; two brothers, Leo Pitre and Sherman Pitre; three sisters, Irene Gros, Alterine Sanchez and Verina Sanchez; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Jeanne Rodrigue Pitre; and three brothers, Murphy Pitre, Louis Pitre and Hilton Pitre
• truck driver; member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Riser Funeral Home of Columbia

 

DECEMBER 7, 2003

Williana ‘Blondie’ Cuneo Foret

• age 76, a native of Little Caillou and a resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Luby Foret and wife, Nettie, Dennis Foret and wife, Marilyn, Wilbert Foret Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Raymond Foret; three daughters, Betty Foret Ford and husband, Herbert, Patricia Foret LeCompte and husband, Aubrey, and Annette Foret Boudreaux and husband, Brian; one brother, Alvin Cuneo; one sister, Ophelia Cuneo Lirette; 15 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Joseph Foret Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Catherine Guise Cuneo; four brothers, Herbert, Lawrence, Irving and Raymond Cuneo; and four sisters, Lorena Cuneo LeBoeuf, Beatrice Cuneo Theriot, Florence Cuneo Dugas, and Lorita Cuneo Champagne
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Ethel Rita Gros Gautreaux

• age 78, a resident of Larose, died at 6:39 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church; her body was donated for medical research
• survived her husband, Gilbert A. Gautreaux Sr.; one son, Chip Gautreaux and wife, Marsha; eight daughters, Camile Gautreaux, Stella Gautreaux, Lauralee Snyder and husband, Lee, Peggy G. Terrebonne and husband, Greg, Yvette G. Cutrer and husband, Ronnie, Mary G. Curole and husband, Ralph, Renella G. Chouest and husband, Chris, and Nicole "Nikki" Faucheux and husband, Kevin; one brother, Ronald Gros; two sisters, Hazel G. Pitre and Geneva G. Reed; 16 grandchildren, Rachel W. and Garrett McCurdy, Robbie Gautreaux, Trevor Gautreaux, Kris Curole, Evan Gautreaux, Leslie Terrebonne, Benjamin Curole, Greg Terrebonne Jr., Matthew Chouest, Michael Chouest, Morgan Cutrer, Janie Gautreaux, Bobby Cutrer, Jada Gautreaux and Jacey Gautreaux; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Jean and Mason McCurdy
• preceded in death by her first child, who was a stillborn boy; her parents, Alex and Bertha Picou Gros; three brothers Lou Allen, Carroll, and Leroy Gros; and one grandson, Corey Michael Gautreaux
• co-founder of Southern Guard Service Inc. of Larose; loved her family and enjoyed traveling, gardening, bowling and fishing

Elvine Pellegrin Hotard

• age 93, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
• memorial service Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• survived by two daughters, Melanie Hotard Waite and Janis Hotard Songy; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur R. Hotard, her parents, Sylvain and Marguerite P. Pellegrin; six brothers, Octave, Leon, Francis, Luther, Connely and Habby Pellegrin; and seven sisters, Josephine, Rose, Elda, Seraphine and Clara Pellegrin, Adele Fanguy and Felide Carpenter
• member of the A.A.R.P., the Terrebonne Teachers’ Association and the Louisiana Retired Teachers’ Association

Harry J. Shepherd Jr.

• age 75, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003
• services Monday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Houma, with cremation to follow
• survived by his wife, Lenore Savoie Shepherd; two stepsons, David Lee and Carey Wayne Delger; two stepdaughters, Carol Delger Dison and Deanna Delger Blume; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Shepherd Sr.
• member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Houma, served in the U. S. Army as a medic, and was a minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 48 years

 

DECEMBER 8, 2003

Rannie Joseph Duplantis Sr.

• age 84, a native of Upper Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Rannie J. Duplantis Jr. of Chauvin, Ronnie J. Duplantis and wife, Sharon, of Destrehan and Frederick "Fred" Duplantis and wife, Julie, of Camden, Ark.; one daughter, Martha Ordoyne and husband, Tommy, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Libby Pellegrin Duplantis; his parents, Luke and Annie Malbrough Duplantis; three brothers, Herbert Duplantis, Dalton Duplantis and Duffy "Bill" Duplantis; and five sisters, Lizzie Smith, Bessie Prosperie, Dussie Hebert, Anna Mae Hebert and Blanche Sanders
• retired boat captain for Pellegrin Towing Company and was a member of the VFW Post No. 9608 and American Legion Post No. 380; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ethel Rita Gros Gautreaux

• age 78, a resident of Larose, died at 6:39 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass today at the church; her body was donated for medical research
• survived her husband, Gilbert A. Gautreaux Sr.; two sons, Camile Gautreaux and wife, Stella, and Chip Gautreaux and wife, Marsha; six daughters, Lauralee Snyder and husband, Lee, Peggy G. Terrebonne and husband, Greg, Yvette G. Cutrer and husband, Ronnie, Mary G. Curole and husband, Ralph, Renella G. Chouest and husband, Chris, and Nicole "Nikki" Faucheux and husband, Kevin; one brother, Ronald Gros; two sisters, Hazel G. Pitre and Geneva G. Reed; 16 grandchildren, Rachel W. and Garrett McCurdy, Robbie Gautreaux, Trevor Gautreaux, Kris Curole, Evan Gautreaux, Leslie Terrebonne, Benjamin Curole, Greg Terrebonne Jr., Matthew Chouest, Michael Chouest, Morgan Cutrer, Janie Gautreaux, Bobby Cutrer, Jada Gautreaux and Jacey Gautreaux; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Jean and Mason McCurdy
• preceded in death by her first child, who was a stillborn boy; her parents, Alex and Bertha Picou Gros; three brothers Lou Allen, Carroll and Leroy Gros; and one grandson, Corey Michael Gautreaux
• co-founder of Southern Guard Service Inc. of Larose; loved her family and enjoyed traveling, gardening, bowling and fishing

Lionel Harris

• age 50, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003
• visitation Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janice Hamilton Harris of Raceland; three sons, Lionel Royal and Timothy Royal, both of Lockport, and LeVar Hamilton of Raceland; four daughters, Janelle McNabb, Tahona Hamilton and Jaset Harris of Raceland and Tora Short of Gibson; five brothers, Dennis Williams of Mathews, James Harris of Lockport, Robert Harris of Raceland, and Joseph and Moses Harris of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Shirley Day of Raceland, Martha Reese of Baton Rouge, Georgia Smith, Marie Harris and Mary Harris of Centerville, Miss.; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Morvant Harris; one son, Jonee Hamilton; and two sisters, Lillie Slack and Doris Williams

Sidney ‘Ney Ney’ Naquin Jr.

• age 78, a native of Labadieville and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in St. Charles Community, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Carol Naquin; one son, Jeffrey Naquin; four daughters, Joan N. Dickerson, Ellen Naquin, Laura N. Arceneaux and Paula Hoffmann; three sisters, Ann Hymel, Marie Stella Gros and Lydia Duhon; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Leoncia Gros Naquin; five brothers, Russell, Lester Sr., Eddie, Ramond and Norman Naquin Sr.; and one grandchild, Sydney Patrice Naquin

Joseph W. Vito Jr.

• age 36, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Theresa Brunet Vito; two sons, Jonathan and Christopher Vito; and five sisters, Anna Vito, Veona Vito, Rose Vito, Barbara Ledet and Toaza Parfait
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. Vito Sr.; and one son, Blake Vito
• deck hand for Memco Barge Line for four years

Raymond Joseph Wallis

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose Mary Duplantis Wallis of Houma; one son, Michael Wallis and wife, Patty, of Bourg; three daughters, Mary Ellen Martin and husband, James, of Houma, Cathy Wallis of New Orleans and Nancy Robertson and husband, Darren, of Mobile, Ala.; one sister, Wilma Robichaux Pellegrin of Chauvin; seven grandchildren, Johnny Wallis, Cody Wallis, Brad Wallis, Michellea Martin, Charlene Wallis, William Robertson and Philip Wallis Robertson; and five great-grandchildren, Katie Martin, Emily Gregoire, Tiffany Wallis, Kody Wallis and Kyle LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his parents, John Drew and Gladys Songe Wallis; one son, Stephen Wallis; six brothers, Clyde Wallis, Earl Robichaux, Sidney Robichaux, Lester Robichaux, Leland Robichaux and Westner Robichaux; three sisters, Gladys Seebode, Hazel Rhodes and Wilda Robichaux; and one grandson, Tommy Wallis
• retired carpenter and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 9, 2003

Rosemary Brown

• age 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Isaac Brown Sr. of Thibodaux; four sons, Phillip, Derrick and Nathaniel Brown of Thibodaux and Felix Brown of Channelview, Texas; seven daughters, Cynthia, Rosetta, Cassandra and Wendy Brown of Thibodaux, Cantrell Brown of Houma, Disaree Brown of New Orleans and Michelle Brown of Arlington, Texas; three brothers, Felix and Issac Brown Jr. of Bayou Blue and William Brown of New Orleans; two sisters, Dorothy Brown Sterling of Houma and Diana Brown of Thibodaux; and 18 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Coral D. Brown; one daughter, Shanquie Brown; and one grandchild, Shanta Allen

Rannie Joseph Duplantis Sr.

• age 84, a native of Upper Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Rannie J. Duplantis Jr. of Chauvin, Ronnie J. Duplantis and wife, Sharon, of Destrehan and Frederick "Fred" Duplantis and wife, Julie, of Camden, Ark.; one daughter, Martha Ordoyne and husband, Tommy, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Libby Pellegrin Duplantis; his parents, Luke and Annie Malbrough Duplantis; three brothers, Herbert Duplantis, Dalton Duplantis and Duffy "Bill" Duplantis; and five sisters, Lizzie Smith, Bessie Prosperie, Dussie Hebert, Anna Mae Hebert and Blanche Sanders
• retired boat captain for Pellegrin Towing Company and was a member of the VFW Post No. 9608 and American Legion Post No. 380; U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ronald Paul LeBlanc

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Clifford LeBlanc and wife, Darlene, of Chauvin, Junius J. "T-Jun" LeBlanc and wife, Elinda, of Houma and Terry LeBlanc and wife, Diana, of Bayou DuLarge; one sister, Barbara Sevin and husband, Willard, of Chauvin; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton LeBlanc and Josephine Leonard LeBlanc
• retired tankerman with LeBouef Towing and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Mirza Doucet Plaisance

• age 86, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Reed Plaisance; two daughters, Lozia P. Jambon and Carol P. Adams; one son-in-law, Duffy Adams; one sister, Ursula D. Griffin; five grandchildren, John P. Jambon, Yvette J. Ledet, Denise A. Allemand, Reed T. Adams and Cindy A. Ardoin; and six great-grandchildren, Brad Ledet, Tiffany Ledet, Gabrielle Jambon, Celeste Allemand, Christopher Adams and Lizy Adams
• preceded in death by her parents, Augustine Doucet and Philomen Kiffe Doucet; one son-in-law, Ernest Jambon; two brothers, Walter and Wallace Doucet; and four half-sisters, Regina Theriot, Lorida Pitre, Augusta Martin and Natalie Chouest
• enjoyed cooking, sewing and working alongside her husband in the garden; parishioner of St. Joseph Church and Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

James P. Portier Jr.

• age 52, a native of Rockport, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Rousse Portier; his parents, James and Delores Portier Sr.; one son, James Portier III and wife, Kimberly; two daughters, Amanda Hales and Tonya Ridgeway and husband, Jeremy; one brother, William Portier; one sister, Vicki Portier; and eight grandchildren

Tracy Robideaux

• age 53, a native of Teaneck, N.J., and resident of Savannah, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Island Chapel in Savannah; memorial service Wednesday at the chapel
• survived by her husband, John Robideaux of Savannah; one daughter, Kristina Kunego of Los Angeles; one son, John Kunego Jr. of Rochester, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Karli and Emily Robideaux, both of Minneapolis; three sisters, Dusty Komninos of San Francisco, Sharon Komninos Carpenter of Cleveland, and Susan Nicholette of Garden Grove, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog, Beary
• preceded in death by her parents, Tracy and Carmellta Komninos
• office manager for Kelly Services for Southern LNG Expansion Project; known for her zeal for life, her great love for family, friends, her dog Beary and anyone she met and also for her zany humor; Catholic
• Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel

 

DECEMBER 10, 2003

Eugene J. Aucoin Jr.

• age 60, a native of Amelia and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, after a long, courageous battle of cancer
• visitation and to funeral time Thursday at Hargrave Funeral Home; rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Betty Fryou; one daughter, Crystal Aucoin of Labadieville; one son, Cory Aucoin of Labadieville; his mother-in-law, Jeanne Fryou; two brothers, Charles Aucoin and wife, Linda, and Robert Aucoin and wife, Helen; two brothers-in-law, Huey Ohmer Sr. and Ricky Fryou and wife, Rae Ann; three half-brothers, Danny, Larry and Darrell Aucoin; his best friends, Carlo and Brenda Gagliano Sr.; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and four loyal and comforting canine companions
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Morgan and Eugene Aucoin Sr.; one sister, Mary Lou Aucoin Ohmer; one brother, Wayne Aucoin; his father-in-law, John Fryou Sr.; and one brother-in-law, John Fryou Jr.
• loving devoted husband, father and family man; veteran of the U. S. National Guard
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Charles Cunningham Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosalita Trahan Cunningham; one son, James Cunningham; one stepson, James Chauvin; four daughters, Nanette Hunter, Becky Harris, Tammy Trahan and Suzie Denman; four stepdaughters, Terry Broussard, Jessica Pellegrin, Kelly Blanchard and Ann Cantwell; two sisters, Bernadette Luke and Amy Collins; 34 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Flavia Babin Cunningham; one son, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Jr.; one daughter, Charlene Rogers; and one grandson, Steven Rogers
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Doris Ann Fonseca Fremin

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Glynn Anthony Fremin and wife, Wanda Terracina Fremin, of Thibodaux, Mark Anthony Fremin and wife, Terri Jackson Fremin, of Century, Fla., and David John Fremin and wife, Francine Marie Lapeyrouse Fremin, of Houma; four daughters, Judith Ann Fremin Hebert and husband, the Rev. Paul R. Hebert III, of Dallas, Ga., Cindy Marie Fremin Donaldson and husband, the Rev. Stephen Travis Donaldson, of Huey Town, Ala., Connie Theresa Fremin Ostten and husband, the Rev. Steven Homer Ostten, of El Reno, Okla., and Mona Theresa Fremin LeBoeuf and husband, Tommy Anthony LeBoeuf, of Houma; two brothers, James "Yimmy" Fonseca and Ray "Co Co" Fonseca of Houma; two sisters, Elaine Burke and Nettie Chisholm of Houma; 12 grandchildren, Rachel Lynne Hebert Reaid and husband, Michael, Rebekah Dawn Steele and husband, Timothy, Joel Robert "Robbie" Hebert, Scott Anthony Fremin, Kyla Renee Fremin Hill, Erin Michelle Fremin, Philip Stephen Donaldson, Stephanie Marie Donaldson Hanson and husband, James, Sarah Renee’ Donaldson McCrary and husband, Russell, Michelle Ann Donaldson, Stacy Lynn Fremin and Ephraim Justus "E.J." Ostten; three great-grandchildren, Victoria Lynne Reaid, Lindsey Mikayla Reaid and Joseph Renee Fremin; four step-grandchildren, Crissy Lee Hulan, Chad Michael Hulan, Adam Jackson and Shannon Jackson; and six step-great-grandchildren, James Lloyd Hill, Joshua Andrew Hill, Dylan Tyler Billiot, Madison Marie Billiot, Hunter Michael Hulan and Caleb Matthew Hulan
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Elmore Fremin; her parents, Raoul Paul Fonseca and Marie Theresa Boudreaux Fonseca; one son, Philip Anthony Fremin; one brother, Earl "Peyok" Fonseca Sr.; and one sister, Delphine Trahan
• homemaker and a member of Trinity Bible Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Irma M. Smith Jenkins

• age 96, a resident of Glenmora and a former resident of Houma, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Amiable Baptist Church in Glenmora; services Thursday at the church, with burial in Campground Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Carl Jenkins and wife, Denise, of Killeen, Texas, W.H. "Red" Jenkins and wife, Bettye, of McColl, S.C., and Bill Jenkins and wife, Maggie, of Huntsville, Texas; three daughters, Janie Fee and husband, Ed, of Glenmora, Iris Roberts of LaPlace and Sharon Scheuermann and husband, Herb, of Lafayette; one sister-in-law, Linnie Smith of DeQuincy; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Wiel and Jane Neale Smith; one brother, B.E. Smith; two sisters, Elsie Welch Winegeart and Winnie Smith; her former husband, Willis Jenkins; one infant daughter, Winnie Jenkins; two sons-in-law, George Roberts and Leo Richter; three grandsons, Rusty Jenkins, Randy "Festus" Fee and Tommy Roberts; and one great-granddaughter, April Chaddrick
• worked for McDonell Methodist Children’s Center in Houma for a number of years and served as house parent for many youngsters who resided at McDonell Methodist Children’s Center

 

DECEMBER 11, 2003

Judene Lynn ‘Judy’ Ashley

• age 49, a native of El Campo, Texas, and resident of Houston, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003
• funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in the chapel of Forest Park the Woodlands, with burial in Forest Park the Woodlands Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Bob; her mother, Naomi Geisendorff; one daughter, Becky Ebbeler and husband, Kyle; one son, Grady Ashley; one brother, Alton "Bubba" Geisendorff Jr. and wife, Regina; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Alton Geisendorff Sr.; and one sister, Beth Geisendorff Stubbs
• 1972 graduate of Terrebonne High School

Linda Clothilde Thibodaux Borel

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lovelace Borel Sr. of Houma; two sons, Keith Borel of Houma and Lovelace Borel Jr. of Lafayette; two daughters, Darlene Still and Donna DuBois of Houma; five sisters, Wilma "Sis" Chaisson, Diana Theriot, Ruth Olivier, Carolyn Rodrigue and Beulah "Tootie" Prestenbach, all of Houma; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Felix Thibodaux Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Beulah Hebert Smith and Theo Smith; one son, Kim Borel; and two brothers, Ray Thibodaux Sr. and Dennis Smith
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Agnes ‘Lil-Ma’ Calloway

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Earline Shoemake; two brothers, Paul Celestin and Moses Celestin; two sisters, Gloria Webber and Helen Celestin; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Calloway; her parents, the Rev. Thomas Celestine and Sealy Bolden; one son, Newman Theriot; and numerous brothers and sisters
• homemaker and was Baptist

Sanders J. ‘Sandy’ Falgout Jr.

• age 59, a native of Raceland and resident of Sylvester, Ga., died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Janine Mary Adams Falgout of Sylvester; one son, Sanders J. "Joey" Falgout III of Sylvester; one daughter, Tammy Marie Falgout Morrison of New Orleans; his mother, Yvonne Matherne Falgout Toups of Raceland; one sister, Peggy Falgout Arabie of Mathews; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Sanders J. "Pep" Falgout Sr.

Joseph ‘Percy’ Smith Jr.

• age 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nancy Fitch Smith; his mother, Rita Mae Billiot Smith; two sons, T-Percy and Dillien Smith; four daughters, Talaya, Marquita, Sophia and Linzie Smith; three brothers, John, Emmeth and Lloyd Smith; and four sisters, Emma "Geetsa" Bruney, Vera Toups, Raisa Smith and Denita Smith Bourg
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph P. Smith Sr.; one grandson, Dasin Joseph Fitch; and his grandparents, Cloud and Elnora Francis Billiot and John Albert and Evalina Falina Verdin Smith
• self-employed fisherman

 

DECEMBER 12, 2003

Gillis J. Danos Sr.

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nancy T. Danos; his mother, Theresa Danos; two sons, Gillis J. Danos Jr. and wife, Vicki, and Adrien Danos and wife, Dena; one stepson, Troy Terrebonne; one daughter, Sandra Dubois and husband, David; two stepdaughters, Bonnie LeBlanc and husband, Kenneth, and Lynn Cheramie and husband, Ashton; two sisters, Eleanora D. Rebstock and Helen D. Terrebonne; five grandchildren, Chad, Matthew and Michael Dubois and Alisha and Ian Danos; two great-grandchildren, Alex Dubois and Austin Danos; and eight step-grandchildren, Paul, Brad and Allie Terrebonne, Courtney, Leslie, Justin and Jack LeBlanc and Krista Cheramie
• preceded in death by his father, Adrien Danos; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Lela Marie Matherne Eschete

• age 84, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 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. 1
• survived by two sons, Nolan Eschete Jr. and Donald Eschete of Houma; two daughters, Betty Poiencot and Christine Eunice of Houma; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Eschete Sr.; her parents, Wiley Sam Matherne and Phelonise Boudreaux Matherne; one grandson, Charles Eschete; one granddaughter, Donna Eschete; and four brothers, Earl, Kirby, Milton and Roy Matherne
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Sanford Sims Sr.

• age 61, a native of Gibson and resident of Morgan City, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Oak Forest Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Reginald Ghoram Sims and Sanford Ghoram Sims Jr.; one daughter, Katherine Ghoram Sims; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Brown Sims and Gordon Sims
• sandblaster, painter and was a U.S. Army veteran; Baptist

 

DECEMBER 13, 2003

Lillian ‘Lil’ Tabor Arceneaux

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Broussard, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ava A. Percle of Lafayette; two sisters, Stella T. Arceneaux and Margaret T. Melancon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy P. Arceneaux; her parents, Raoul and Estella Baradell Tabor; two sons, Daniel and David Arceneaux; one brother, Louis Tabor; one sister, Dorothy T. Betemps; and one granddaughter, Charisse Percle

Doris Benoit Landeche

• age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hahnville, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Charles "Ray" Landeche Jr., Ralph Landeche and Perry Landeche; two daughters, Gail Naquin and Jeanne Arabie; one sister, Flora Mae Gaubert; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Landeche Sr.; her parents, Alcee and Eve Thibodaux Benoit; two sons, Thomas and John Landeche; three brothers, Maeneil, Alden and Roland Benoit; and one sister, Inez Boudreaux
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Jerry ‘Conway’ Ordoyne

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:21 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Troy, Carlton and Dallas Ordoyne; three daughters, Geraldine Cole, Tammy David and Melody Guillot; one brother, Leroy Ordoyne; three half-brothers, Peter Ordoyne, Ricky Ordoyne and Carl Ordoyne; two half-sisters, Cheryl Shavor and Liz Jackson; his stepmother, Theresa Ordoyne; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Naquin Ordoyne; his parents, Amos and Bernice Boudreaux Ordoyne; and one grandchild, Kenny Paul Chiasson
• employed by Thibodaux Apartments as maintenance personnel and was a certified floor installer

 

DECEMBER 14, 2003

Leola Harris

• age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; services Monday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Mary Johnson and Yvette Mason, both of Houma; one sister, Ruth Harris Lewis of Houma; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Taplett and Nathaniel Harris Sr.; one daughter, Bessie Mae Moses; seven brothers, McKinley Parfait and Clifford Sr., Melvin, Arthur, Henry, Eli and Nathaniel Harris Jr.; and one sister, Lillian Harris
• member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, a member of the church’s ushers’ board and senior citizen club; retired cook

Kathleen B. Henry

• age 58, a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., and a resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Frank, Kevin and Ronald Ricks, and Henry Sevin; one daughter, Kelly Jaccuzzo; one sister, Jeriwyn Cox; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Christine Van Holten Burris
• retired nurse

Raymond Joseph LeBoeuf

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pamela Danos LeBoeuf of Houma; his first wife, Mary Fonseca Landry of Houma; five daughters, Melissa Ann LeBoeuf, Melissa LeBoeuf Brunet, Bambi LeBoeuf Stewart and husband, Billy, Sarah LeBoeuf and Shelia LeBoeuf Boudreaux and husband, Bryan, of Houma; one step-daughter, Kimberly Rodrigue of Houma; four brothers, Reynold LeBoeuf and wife, Tunisia, Alfred LeBoeuf and wife, Sherri, of Bourg, Lester LeBoeuf and wife, Eileen, of Lafayette, and Leslie "Tete" LeBoeuf and wife, Paula, of Montegut; two sisters, Adelaide LeBoeuf LaBauve and husband, Randy, of Bourg and Linda LeBoeuf Dufren and husband, Tommy, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his second wife, Margaret Collum LeBoeuf; his parents, Pierre Raymond and Lorina Nelton LeBoeuf; and his grandparents, Etienne Clarville and Alida Bourg LeBoeuf, and Wallace and Adelaide LeBoeuf Nelton
• retired oilfield sales and service worker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

 

DECEMBER 15, 2003

Edless A. Adams

• age 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 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 Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Doris Griffin Adams; two daughters, Jacqueline A. Waddle and Gwendolyn A. Armstrong; two sons-in-law, Raymond Waddle and Dennis Armstrong; two brothers, Ellis and Thomas Adams; two sisters, Lenora Dupre and Hazel Stoute; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Jolina Duet Adams; four brothers, Andrew, Arthur Jr., Sydney and Irvin Adams; and two sisters, Bertha Adams and Rita Adams
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Paul Victor Dudek

• age 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Usey Dudek of Houma; his parents, Eugene M. Dudek Sr. and Julia J. Kappel Dudek of Houma; two brothers, Eugene M. Dudek Jr. and wife, Caroline, and John Charles Dudek and wife, Tina, of Houma; three sisters, Linda D. Nicholas and husband, Hubert, of Gonzales, Nancy D. Robicheaux and husband, Aaron, of Houma, and Marcie D. Melancon and husband, Steve, of New Iberia; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Josephine Dudek and H.C. and Julia Kappel
• machinist for Hydraulic Well Control and was a member of St. Francis Knights of Columbus; parishioner of St. Anthony of Padau

Charles Joseph ‘Papa Smurf’ Eschete

• age 55, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Charles Eschete Jr.; one daughter, Lorenna Marie Eschete Gros; four brothers, Sidney, Justin, Ulysses and Edward Eschete; two sisters, Avela Boudreaux and Brunella Guidry; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. and Josephine Domangue Eschete

Charlie Jackson Jr.

• age 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Temple Hills, Md., died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tues-day at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Live Oak Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Richardson Jackson; three sons, Charlie Jackson III, Branon Jackson and William Jackson; two daughters, Michelle Jackson and April Matthews; two brothers, Gregory and Cedric Jackson; five sisters, Jeannie Simmons and husband, Robert, Ethel Dosse and husband, Calvin, Linda Jones and husband, Calvin, Mamie Brown and husband, Reginald, and Deborah Smith and husband, Henry; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Jackson Sr. and Leona Aldridge Jackson; and one brother, Larry Jackson
• retired, was a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the Boys Club of America; Baptist

 

DECEMBER 16, 2003

Eloise Waguespack Abadie

• age 100, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003
• funeral services today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald Abadie and wife, Genny, and A.J. Abadie and wife, Elsie, of Vacherie; two daughters, Marie A. Peyton of Lafayette and Bernadette A. Roussel of Lutcher; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Andre Abadie; her parents, Aubert Waguespack and Jeanne Gaudet; four sons, Daniel, Russell, Frank and Dudley; two daughters, Thelma A. Zeringue and Eloise; 10 siblings, Aubert, Gaston, Edgar, Max and Earl, Rosa Genre, Aurore Abadie, Alba Schexnayder, Sedonie Rome and Lucille Waguespack; one grandson, Michael Zeringue; and two sons-in-law, William Peyton and Harry Roussel

Randolph J. ‘Buster’ Bergeron Jr.

• age 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna Allemand Bergeron; his mother and stepfather, Mary Ann and Morris Benoit; his father, Randolph J. Bergeron Sr.; three sons, Chase Bergeron and Quinn and Shawn Allemand; his grandmother, Hazel Hebert; six brothers, Kevin, Troy, Bobby, Joey and Chris Bergeron and Morris Benoit; three sisters, Hazel Boudreaux, Tiffany Dehon and Donna Ponson; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Irma and Randolph Bergeron and Wilton Hebert; and one brother, Larry Paul Bergeron

Mary Augustine Buquet Breaux

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Daniel Breaux and wife, Judy, of Dulac, Harry Breaux and wife, Mary Lou, of Braxton, Miss., Claude Breaux Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Chauvin, and Stephen Breaux and wife, Gayle, of Tylertown, Miss.; three daughters, Hilda Matherne and husband, Kenneth, Betty Breaux and Tammy Payne of Houma; one brother, Harry Buquet of Houma; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude Breaux Sr.; her parents, Sydney Buquet Sr. and Maria Marcel Buquet; one daughter, Mary Ann Pate; one granddaughter, Angela Babin; four brothers, Joseph, Willie, Raymond and Sydney Buquet Jr.; and one sister, Cecile Guidry
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Hazel M. Alleman Callegan

• age 92, a native of Smoke Bend and resident of Lutcher, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003
• funeral services today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Paulina
• survived by five sons, Sterling Callegan and Eugene "Vernon" Callegan of Houma, Percy "Butch" Callegan Jr. of Pauline, Lee Ray "Pete" Callegan of Texas, and Harvey Callegan of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Hazel Roussel and husband, Perry, of Hester; five sisters, Delta Matherne and husband, Leon, Isabelle Forsythe and husband, Floyd Sr., of Kenner, Natalie Bourgeois and husband, Albert, of Denham Srings, Lurline Calmes and husband, Levi, of Baton Rouge, and Rezette Jenkins and husband, Alvy Dee, of Gramercy; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy P. Callegan; her parents, Lawrence Alleman and Elizabeth Montezino Alleman; one son, Leroy "L.J." Callegan; one sister, Gertrude Stein Gros; and one brother, Carmel Claude Alleman
• last Gold Star Mother of World War II in St. James Parish and was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Post No. 5852 in Lutcher

Eula Mae LeBlanc Courmier

• age 77, a native of Estherwood and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003
• graveside services today at Prien Memorial Park in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles
• survived by two daughters, Barbara Theriot and Margaret Songe; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Courmier; her parents, Joseph LeBlanc and Lorena Teal LeBlanc; and one brother, Nelson LeBlanc

Raymond ‘Gunn’ Flakes Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doretha Flakes of Thibodaux; three sons, Raymond Flakes Jr. and Ralph Charles Flakes of Thibodaux and Joinel Flakes of Houma; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Flakes, Cynthia Marie Mitchell and Louise Mary Edmond, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Jules Flakes Jr. and Lawrence Flakes of Thibodaux; six sisters, Louella Rhodes of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis, Martha A. Flakes and Eula Pearl Reado of Thibodaux and Mary Williams of California; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jules Sr. and Elizabeth Flakes; and one brother, Eddie Flakes
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Francis L. Guillot

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died at 10:38 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003
• graveside services were held Monday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three brothers, Roger, Gerald J. and Daniel J. Guillot
• preceded in death by his parents, Celestine Leon Guillot and Bertha Benoit Guillot; three brothers, Norris A., Gilbert F. and Dale J. Guillot; and one sister, Gloria E. Guillot

Benny S. Raziano

• age 77, a native of Kenner and resident of Luling, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by one son, Benny Walter Raziano and wife, Audrey Champagne Raziano; two daughters, Deborah Raziano and Tasha Raziano Treuil and husband, Daniel; one brother, James Raziano of Kenner; one sister, Grace Raziano Jatho of River Ridge; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Himel Raziano; his parents, Nick and Nunzia Carona Raziano; four brothers, Joe, Jules, Vic and Nick Raziano Jr.; and two sisters, Nellie Ranatza and Vera Faucheux
• owner of Raziano’s Restaurant

Freddie Stewart

• age 70, a native and resident of Assumption Parish, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Louise S. Moore of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Ike Sr. and Chancy Harris Stewart; four brothers, Willie Nelson, Ike Stewart Jr., Jack Stewart and Edward Stewart; and four sisters, Annie Mae Taylor, Lucille Holly, Eva Mae Thomas and Cindy Stewart
• member of St. John Baptist Church

 

DECEMBER 17, 2003

Vernice Marie Smith Bagwell

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of St. Robert, Mo., died at 10:29 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003
• services were held today at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery in St. Robert
• survived by one daughter, Carolin Schnieders and husband, John, of Caraway, Ark.; one son, Ray Bagwell and wife, Sandra, of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Ivy Smith of Houma; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; and numerous relatives
• retired civil-service employee

Harry Louis ‘Paw Paw’ Buquet Sr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ida Marie Delaune Buquet of Houma; three sons, Harry Buquet Jr. and wife, Sandra, Jerry Buquet and wife, Alice, and Kenneth Buquet Sr. and wife, Tammy, all of Houma; two daughters, Ida Ann Ventura and husband, Jose’, and Susan Pellegrin and husband, Justilian, all of Houma; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Joseph Buquet and Maria Marcel Buquet; four brothers, Willie, Raymond, Sidney Jr. and Joseph Buquet; and two sisters, Cecile Guidry and Mary Breaux
• retired bus driver and custodian for Terrebonne Parish School Board; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Natalio ‘Nat’ DiVincenti

• age 78, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
• graveside services today at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by two daughters, Rosetta LeBoeuf and husband, Isaac, and Roseanna LeBoeuf and husband, Johnny; five grandchildren, Jessica LeBoeuf Gauthier, Rennae, Stephen N., Paradise and Blake LeBoeuf; and four great-grandchildren, Eyan, Hailey, Jenny Gauthier and McKenzie LeBouef
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruth R. Bella DiVincenti; his parents, Salvadore and Marianna Lepria DiVincenti; two brothers, Carlo "Jimmy" DiVincenti and Joseph "Joe Joe" DiVincenti; five half-brothers, Charles DiVincenti, Joseph DiVincenti, Nunzio Calamia, Salvadore "Sam" Calamia and Thomas Calamia; five half-sisters, Florence D. Engolia, Lucy D. Macalusa, Laura C. Micich, Rosilie Calamia and Rose C. Adams; and one infant sibling
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gloria LeBlanc Doucet

• age 67, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Kenneth Doucet of Houma; two sons, Tommy Bussie of Gibson and Terry Bussie of Houma; and three grandchildren, Melissa Theriot, Jason Bussie and Chris Dotson
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo LeBlanc and Stella Hebert LeBlanc
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Carmen Roundtree

• age 88, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:44 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Richard Ford
• preceded in death by her first husband, John Leonard; her second husband, Adolph Roundtree; and her parents, Calistle Hebert and Louise Savoie Hebert

James Terrell ‘Terry’ Wilhoit II

• age 51, a native of Lebanon, Ind., and resident of Gray, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
• graveside services today at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his father, James Terrell Wilhoit; his mother, Nita Henry Wilhoit; his stepmother, Lucille Wilhoit; and one sister, Lynn Wilhoit Dupre

Leroy J. Zeringue

• age 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 8:08 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Velma L. Zeringue; one son, Lynn Zeringue and wife, Sally P. Zeringue; three sisters, Ola Z. Pierce, Margaret Z. Rodrigue and Mary Joyce Z. Aupied; and two granddaughters, Virginia Ellen Zeringue and Emily Claire Pettet
• preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine R. Zeringue; his parents, Anicet and Edna Poche Zeringue; two brothers, Roland and Darwin J. Zeringue; and three sisters, Doris Z. Adams, Viva Mae Breaux and Iris Z. Bourgeois
• retired employee of Coca- Cola with 42 years of service and was a World War II veteran
• Samart Funeral Home

 

DECEMBER 18, 2003

Vivian R. Christen

• age 83, a native of New Iberia and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Christen Cemetery
• survived by one son, Barry Christen; one daughter, Mary Christen Prejean; two brothers, Marnell and Errol Robichaux; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Christen; her parents, Arthur and Rita D. Robichaux; and one sister, Doris Robichaux

Gloria LeBlanc Doucet

• age 67, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003
• funeral services today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Kenneth Doucet of Houma; two sons, Tommy Bussie of Gibson and Terry Bussie of Houma; and three grandchildren, Melissa Theriot, Jason Bussie and Chris Dotson
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo LeBlanc and Stella Hebert LeBlanc
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Darlene Triggs Lindsey

• age 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003
• religious services Friday at Christ Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial in Young Men’s Benevolent Cemetery in Lafourche Crossing
• survived by her husband, Sylvester Lindsey of Starkville, Miss.; one son, Oscar Triggs of Thibodaux; two daughters, Patrice Gaines, U.S. military, stationed in New Mexico, and Catrice Triggs of Thibodaux; three brothers, Lawrence Triggs of Labadieville, Herbert Triggs and Ronnie Triggs of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Val Shelby of Raceland; three sisters, Louise Haughton, Marie Triggs and Christine Triggs, all of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Vera Shelby of Raceland; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Jr. and Clara Triggs; and one sister, Everlina Triggs
• Baptist

Louise ‘Lucy’ Steel

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:22 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and Friday at New St. Paul Baptist Church; services Friday at the church; dismissal services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Webster Adams of Houma, Coleman Small and wife, Yolanda, of Bellrose, Paul Joseph Steel and wife, Elizabeth, of Schriever, and Tremaine Steel of Houma; three daughters, Genevia Livas and husband, Milton, Daisy Coleman and Denise Steel Riley and husband, Henry, all of Houma; one brother, Richard Steel of Houma; five sisters, Betsy Johnson, Edna Steel, Olivia Campbell, Callie Steel and Joyce Parish of Morgan City; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Callie Steel and Richard Steel; one son, Randolph Steel; and two brothers, Calvin and Joseph Steel
• homemaker and a member of New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

 

DECEMBER 19, 2003

Ernest Joseph Adams

• age 62, a native of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003
• no services scheduled
• survived by his wife, Lovedee Quick Adams; six sons, Eric, Errol, Timmy, Billy, Jason and William Adams, all of Houma; one sister and one brother, both of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Kate LeBoeuf Benoit and Ernest Antoine Adams; one sister; and one brother
• National Guard veteran

Angela Marie Clement

• age 39, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Morgan City, died at 2:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Ricky Guillory of Morgan City; her parents, Ernest Clement and Mary Morrison, both of Houma; one daughter, Tosha Lashawn Rockward of Atlanta; one brother, Roy Clement of Houma; and seven sisters, Andrea McKenzie, Shuna Clement, Diane Ramazani, all of Houma, Roslyn Clement of Houston and Linda, Christine and Cynthia Clement of Arlington, Texas
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Viola Fusilier and Joseph Fusilier
• nurse assistant

Thomas P. Lasseigne

• age 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died at 5:37 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Lance Lasseigne; one daughter, Erica Rodrigue; one brother, David Lasseigne; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Andras Lasseigne

Victor Martin

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amelia Angelette Martin; two sons, Randolph J. and Gregory A. Martin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Azanor and Amelia Autin Martin; two sons, Peter and Patrick Martin; three brothers, Joseph, Alexie "Ben" and Azena Claire Martin; and five sisters, Marie Pitre, Gladys M. Burch, Georgina Perrin, Evelyn M. Bouzigard and Emeline Theriot
• commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

 

DECEMBER 20, 2003

Evans ‘Bubba’ Hebert Jr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Mausoleum
• survived by his wife Patsy Berthelot Hebert; two sons, Samuel Hebert and wife, Susan, of Thibodaux, and Tim Hebert and wife, Joan, of Morgan City; three daughters, Debbie Kolcun and husband, Andrew, of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mary Susan Moore and husband, Robert, and Elizabeth H. Mitchell, all of Morgan City; one brother, Ronnie Hebert; two sisters, Monica Arnie and husband, Charles, and Emma Naquin all of Morgan City; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Evans and Violet Hebert; one sister, Haidee Hebert; and one brother Gerald Hebert and wife, Joyce
• parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City, U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, member of the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club and American Legion Post 96.
  accounts-payable clerk for Diamond Services Inc.

Donald Joseph Sonier

• age 66, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died Friday at 5:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with a prayer service Sunsay and Monday to funeral time at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Gail Legendre of Houma; one son, Dwaine Joseph Sonier of Houston; two daughters, Beth Sonier Joles of Houma and Donna Sue Sonier Waguespack and husband, Lenny, of Vacherie; three sisters, Merle Sonier Gonsoulin of Bourg, Nancy Sonier Theriot of Thibodaux and Christine Sonier Landry of Gray; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Chester Joseph Sonier and Bernice Boston Sonier; and one brother, Melvin Mark Sonier
• retired school bus driver with the Terrebonne Parish School Board with 29 years of service and a retired civil deputy with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office with 20 years of service; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

 

DECEMBER 21, 2003

Eves Joseph Breaux

• age 80, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Hahnville died at 7:40 a.m. on Friday Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville; mass at the church followed by burial in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Elouise Daigle Breaux; two sons, E.J. and Russell Breaux; four daughters, Judy Cooley, Joan Gaudet, Joyce Woodruff and Janice Brou; one sister, Aureline Gaudet, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Honore’ and Ursula Daigle Breaux; two sons, Bruce and Mark Stephen Breaux; one brother, Desire’ Breaux; and five sisters, Alice Gaspard, Irene Frioux, Ann Landry, Thelma Berthelot and Virgis Simoneaux
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville, a member and 1976 president of the Hahnville Lions Club

Ulna Brummett

• age 94, a native of Eagle Lake, Texas and resident of Houma died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by her daughter, Jan Brummett; her brother Leroy Williamson, and her sister, Loula Bell Hover
• preceded in death by her husband, Beau Brummett; her parents, Jasper and Bertha Williamson; and her brother Elridge Williamson
• member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church and owner of Lady Fair Beauty Shop

Percy M. Hebert

• age 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Orleans Parish died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral services at the funeral home followed by burial in the Greenwood Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marie Baio Hebert; two daughters, Dorothy H. Ezzell and husband, William, and Patricia M. Hebert; two sisters, Ruby H. LeCompte and Walterine H. Fonseca; one grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Amedeo Joseph Hebert and Marcelline Marcel and his brother Howard Joseph Paul Hebert
• veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from the Railway Express Agency after 33 years of service

Donald Joseph Sonier

• age 66, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 5:02 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home with a prayer service today and to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass at the church followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 46 years, Gail Legendre Sonier of Houma; his son Dwaine Joseph Sonier of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Beth Sonier Joles of Houma and Donna Sue Sonier Waguespack and husband Lenny of Vacherie; three sisters, Merle Sonier Gonsoulin of Bourg, Nancy Sonier Theriot of Thibodaux and Christine Sonier Landry of Gray; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Don Joles, James Joles, Leonard "Len" Waguespack III, Lori Gail Waguespack, Amy Waguespack, Ashley Waguespack, and Kristen Joles; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Chester Joseph Sonier and Bernice Boston Sonier; and his brother, Melvin Mark Sonier
• parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church, was a retired school bus driver with the Terrebonne Parish School Board with 29 years of service and a retired civil deputy with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office with 20 years of service

 

DECEMBER 22, 2003

Yvonne Gros Bourg

• age 62, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose; mass Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church in Larose
• survived by her husband, Steven J. Bourg Sr.; her mother, Viola Thibodeaux; five sons, Douglas, Rodney, Steven Jr., Rickie and Darryl Bourg; two daughters, Donna Hebert and Juanita Aucoin; five brothers, Alvin, Horace, Irvin, Ernest and Calvin Gros; five sisters, Virgis McBride, Verly Abshire, Molly Gladney, Linda Weedman and Joyce Shirley; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Novile Gros Sr.; one daughter, Sandra Bourg; and one brother, Novile "Sonny" Gros Jr.
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Leroy S. Cheramie

• age 62, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003
• funeral services today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial in Raceland Presbyterian Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janette Chauvin Cheramie; two daughters, Joy C. Guidry and Gena C. Dupre; two brothers, Richard and Daniel Cheramie; one sister, Nicole Clark; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile J. and Pearl Falgout Cheramie
• U. S. Navy veteran and was a self-employed fisherman; member of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose for 20 years

Leona Marie Dufrene

• age 77, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in Resurrection Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Hartward J. "Shnook" Dufrene; one son, Daniel and wife, Effie; two daughters, Lana and husband, Terry Dufrene, and Phyllis Dufrene; two brothers, Nolan and Raymond Matherne; three sisters, Joyce Boudreaux, Leota Dominique and Shirley Esta; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Louise Molaison Matherne; and one brother, Lester Matherne
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Marion Keller Dupont Sr.

• age 70, a native of Rayne and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Irene Figueroa Dupont; one son, Dr. Albert Dupont II; five daughters, Gail Dupont, Regina Naquin, Cynthia Landry, Sandra Dupont and Staff Sgt. (P) Willa Neil Garrett; two brothers, Jimmy Dupont and Glenn Dorr; three sisters, Carol Mitchell, Jackie Olenfost and Sharon Dorr; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Paul Dupont and Amelia Royer Dorr; one son, Marion Keller Dupont Jr.; and one infant sister, Willa Neil Dupont

John Bryant Gordon

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Diana Guillot Gordon; his father and stepmother, Thomas Patrick Gordon and Pamela Gordon; three brothers, Patrick Gordon Jr., Kevin Gordon and Grant Gordon; two sisters, Michelle Gordon and Kristie Matherne; and his grandparents, Dora Guillot and Sandy Guillot
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John Gordon and Alice Gordon; student at Southeastern University and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Dalton ‘Dutch’ Legendre

• age 75, a native of Chackbay and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003
• mass today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Audrey Robertson Legendre of Bayou Blue; two sons, Kerry John Legendre of Slidell and Steven Paul Legendre of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Cheryl) Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, Larry Legendre of Thibodaux; two grandchildren; Lori Naquin Stuard of Houma and Kenny Paul Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and two great-grandchildren, Holden Paul and Brenna Lee Stuard
• preceded in death by his parents, Lovencie Paul Legendre and Frozine Delatte Legendre
• retired from Gagneaux Gro after 20 years; served in the U. S. Navy; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; enjoyed sports, hunting and fishing
• Samart Funeral Home

David Paul ‘Dave’ Madison

• age 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel; religious service Wednesday the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his fiance, Tammy Allemand; one son, David James Madison of St. Louis; one daughter, Stephanie Ann Madison of Appomattox, Va.; one brother, James Robert Madison of St. Louis; one sister, Leah M. Renz of Brownsville, Texas; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymon T. and Olwen Lorraine Roberts Madison
• served in the U. S. Navy

Sam J. Marcello

• age 92, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Lockport, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Toups Marcello of Lockport; three sons, Jerry J. Marcello of Lockport, Dr. Craig M. Marcello, U.S. Navy and Dr. Michael J. Marcello of Mathews; one daughter, Janet Marcello Schwaner of Metairie; one brother, Dr. Carlo J. Marcello; two sisters, Mary M. Raynal and Bessie Rita M. McIntire; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Blanche Rizzo Marcello; and two brothers, Dr. Benny A. Marcello and John J. Marcello
• during World War II he served in Algeria, North Africa, Sicily and Italy; retired lieutenant colonel in the U. S. Army veteran; member of American Legion and VFW, and a charter member of Lockport Lions Club; principal of Raceland Junior High School, assistant principal of Lockport High School and principal of Lockport Lower Elementary; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; member of the deanery, Holy Name Society, a member and past Grand Knight; retired educator and vocational agriculture teacher; principal of Lafourche Parish schools; former alderman in Lockport; active in church, community, civic and government, Holy Savior Board, Chairman of La. Department of Corrections and under secretary of emergency management of Louisiana
• Falgout Funeral Home

Albert J. ‘Alboo’ Mazink Sr.

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Dularge, died at 9:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Deborah J. Mazink of Dularge; two sons, Albert J. Mazink Jr. of Houma and Iedon L. Mazink of Inglewood, Calif.; one daughter, Jehan Mazink of New Orleans; one sister, Victoria Mazink of Gray; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Gladys W. Mazink and Rainey and James Mazink
• environmental services manager for charity and Ochsner hospitals; member of Wild Magnolia Carnival Club; Baptist

Herbert K. Smith Sr.

• age 84, a native of Toscola, Ill., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home chapel; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Herbert Jr., Benjamin H. and Jack R. Smith; one brother, Bob Smith; one sister, Janice Dennison; eight grandchildren, Rebecca and Matthew Smith, Sally Buckland, Benjamin, Kenneth, Bryan and Herbert Smith and May Levay; and eight great-grandchildren, Kristen, Jay, Hunter and Victoria Buckland, Nicholas Smith, Makayla Levay, William and Emily Degateau
• preceded in death by his wife, Lilly H. Smith; his parents, Benjamin Herbert and Sallie Hamilton Smith; one daughter, Lilly Kay Smith; one brother, Steven W. Smith; one sister, Wilha Woods; and one grandson, Michael H. Smith
• U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Falgout Funeral Home

N. H. ‘Blue’ Vega

• age 82, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edith Jambon Vega; two sons, Craig and Michael Vega; three daughters, Carolyn Guidroz, Evelyn Cheramie and Linda Terrebonne; two sisters, Clothilde Fayette and Vida Galliano; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Webber and Odelia Triche Vega; and two sisters, Vina Adams and Enola Gisclair
• owner of Vega Furniture and Appliances, Vega Enterprises and Vega Real Estate; U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of 4th degree Knights of Columbus

 

DECEMBER 23, 2003

Rev. Johnny Brown Sr.

• age 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 3:37 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Theresa Adams Brown of Schriever; two sons, Kenneth Gray and Johnny Brown Jr., both of Houston; two daughters, Cassandra "Kay" Davis of Houston and Lorraine Walker Woods of Schriever; two brothers, Charlie Brown of Gray and Gilbert Brown of Thibodaux; three sisters, Doretha Thomas and Delores Holmes, both of Gray, and Etta Victor of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Alma Winslow Brown and Joseph Brown; and five brothers, the Rev. James Brown Sr., Levi Brown, Unis Brown, Isaac Brown Sr. and Andrew Brown Sr.
• former pastor of First Baptist Church in Schriever and was a member of the fifth district Baptist Association and associate minister of Mt. Olive Baptist Church; retired welder for Texaco and Avondale Shipyard

George Lewis Ford Sr.

• age 85, a native of New Castle, Del., and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Cutrell Ford of Houma; two sons, George Ford Jr. of Dallas and Herbert Ford of Houma; four daughters, Joyce Pizani of Grand Isle, Linda Besson, Patsy Ford of Houma and Debbie Jordan of Ft. Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George D. Ford and Margaret Regener Ford
• retired technician for F. F. A. and was a retired U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II

Harvie Douglas Hamilton

• age 85, a native of Mansfield and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife, Marie Ann Foolkes Hamilton of Houma; three sons, Harvie Douglas Hamilton Jr. and wife, Susan, of Houma, Gordon Edmund Hamilton and wife, Sheryl, of Princeton, Texas, and Randolph Louis Hamilton of Suwanee, Ga.; one daughter, Joan Marie Bergeron and husband, Peter, of Randolph, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Gordon Hamilton and Flora Virginia Melton Hamilton; and one brother, James Robert Hamilton
• retired former owner of Hamilton Radio Communications Inc. and was a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus; retired U. S. Army veteran of World War II

Jeanne Duffy St. Pierre

• age 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Duffy, Bobby and Warner St. Pierre; one daughter, Nancy St. Pierre Crosby; three sisters, Pearl Cheramie, Pauline Cretini and Emelda Adams; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Madison St. Pierre; her parents, Nicholas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; two brothers, John and Maximillion Duffy; five sisters, Ida Lasseigne, Vivian Cheramie, Clara Plaisance, Verna Thomassie and Louise Plaisance; and two grandchildren
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church

 

DECEMBER 24, 2003

Barbara Ann Charpentier

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by two brothers, Leo Charpentier of Mobile, Ala., and Joseph Charpentier of Chauvin; and three sisters, Cornelia C. Roth of New Orleans, Josephine C. Johnson of Christian, Tenn., and Dorothy Davis of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis William Charpentier and Cornelia Marie Boudreaux Charpentier; and five brothers, Russell Charpentier, Leroy Charpentier, Lloyd P. Charpentier and two infant brothers
• homemaker

Clint J. Cheramie

• age 18, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Megan Morvant; his mother and stepfather, Tara Autin Cheramie and Ferrel Ledet; his father and stepmother, Terry Cheramie and Callie Sampey; his grandparents, Lawrence and Vernell Autin, Diana Autin and Leroy and Genell Cheramie; two stepbrothers, Nicholas and Gage Ledet; one brother, Chace Cheramie; and two half-sisters, Erin and Myka Cheramie
• preceded in death by one uncle, Lawrence "Larry" Autin
• 2003 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and was a member of the Lafourche Parish Volunteer Fire Department; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Eugene ‘Gene’ Dubois

• age 84, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:53 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Hebert Dubois; one son, Norris Dubois; one brother, Louis Dubois; seven sisters, Irene Soudelier, Lorine Soudelier, Angeline Dubois, Gladys Dubois, Eula Ougel, Mary Molaison and Leola Adams; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one step-great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by his parents, Etienne Sr. and Cecile Plaisance Dubois; one daughter, Audrey Mae Dubois; five brothers, Herman, Etienne Jr., Herbert, Edward and Gilbert Dubois; and one sister, Anna Pitre

Harvie Douglas Hamilton

• age 85, a native of Mansfield and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife, Marie Ann Foolkes Hamilton of Houma; three sons, Harvie Douglas Hamilton Jr. and wife, Susan, of Houma, Gordon Edmund Hamilton and wife, Sheryl, of Princeton, Texas, and Randolph Louis Hamilton and friend, Ronald Stewart, of Suwanee, Ga.; one daughter, Joan Marie Bergeron and husband, Peter, of Randolph, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Peter Bergeron Jr., Hayla Bergeron, Dr. Hal Bergeron, Liesl O’Connell, Harvie D. Hamilton III, Robert John Hamilton, Brandon L. Hamilton and Rachel Hamilton; and four great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn Bergeron, Renee’ Bergeron, Chloe O’Connell and Michael Robert Hamilton
• preceded in death by his parents, James Gordon Hamilton and Flora Virginia Melton Hamilton; and one brother, James Robert Hamilton
• retired former owner of Hamilton Radio Communications Inc. and was a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus; retired U. S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Theresa Toups Schouest

• age 72, a native of Mathews and resident