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

 

MARCH 1, 2004

Rufamay Doiron Bilello

• age 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lindy J. Guillot and wife, Suncha; one daughter, Vickie B. Tabor and husband, David; two sisters, Amy D. Eschete and Evne Mary Morvant; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Victor A. Bilello; and her parents, Emile A. Doiron and Laura Gros Doiron

Earline Marie Agnes Bonvillain

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; services Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by her curator, Peter P. Roger and wife, Theresa; her under curator, Noland P. Roger Sr. and wife, Ethel; one half-brother, Sidney Bonvillain Sr. and wife, Mello; and one half-sister, Delta Savan
• preceded in death by her parents, Justilien Bonvillain and Marie LeRay Bonvillain; three half-brothers, Dudley, Clifton and Ritney Bonvillain; five brothers, Golden, Fulton, Willis, Austillien Jr. and Russell Bonvillain; and one sister, Mabel Bonvillain

Lola Dawson Caskey

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

Lloyd Joseph Gravois

• age 75, a native of Kahns and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel; graveside services Tuesday at Maxie Cemetery in Iota
• survived by his wife, Nancy Allen Gravois of Houma; three sons, John Gravois and wife, Suzanne, of Mansfield, Texas, Michael Gravois of Daphne, Ala., and Jeffrey Gravois of Birmingham, Ala.; three brothers, Roland Gravois, Henry Gravois and Frank Gravois; four sisters, Ethel Pourciau, Geraldine Waguespack, Pearl McIver and Barbara Jeanfreau; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda J. Gravois; his parents, Henry John Gravois and Emily Melancon Gravois; and one sister, Adrienne Brazan
• retired insurance adjuster manager with Crawford and Company, a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Lion’s Club; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

John M. Prejean

• age 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jennifer Berthelot Prejean; his mother, Levie Prejean; two daughters, Gretchen and Lauren Prejean; six brothers, Scuddy, David, Glen, Keith, Larry and Whitney Prejean Jr.; and four sisters, Faye Rochell, Margaret Benoit, Bernice Galiano and Karen Prejean
• preceded in death by his father, Whitney "MeMe" Prejean Sr.
• sales representative for Coca-Cola of Thibodaux

 

MARCH 2, 2004

Rosella LeBoeuf Crescionie

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

Ann Carol Arceneaux Crochet

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilson "Red" Crochet of Houma; one son, Craig Crochet and wife, Mary, of Houma; three daughters, Paula Luke and husband, John "Pete" Luke, Jody Weaver and husband, Gregory "Tyra" Weaver of Houma, and Tina Watson and husband, Raymond Watson, of Destin, Fla.; four brothers, Donald "Shoepick" Arceneaux and wife, Dot, L.J. Arceneaux and wife, Merilyn, Dale Arceneaux and wife, Geraldine, and Kenny Arceneaux and wife, Lorena, of Houma; four sisters, Rita Blanchard and husband, Carl, Catherine LeBouef and companion, Douglas Boudreaux, Earline Hebert and husband, Irvin "Snurge," and Gail Pontiff of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kade Luke, Nichole Washam, Brooks Luke, Bryan Theriot, Corey Crochet, Skylar Watson and Kruz Watson; two step-grandchildren, Dawn Renfro and Dana Bourg; one great-grandchild, Alysse Washam; and two step-great-grandchildren, Bryson Renfro and Breden Bourg
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard Arceneaux and Gladys Trahan Arceneaux
• retired secretary for Red’s Glass Shop of 30 years and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; loving wife and mother
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thomas John Dunbar Jr.

• age 60, a native of Loredo, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Alan Paul and Patrick Charles Dunbar; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Norma Thibodaux Dunbar
• member of the American Legion of Thibodaux and a U. S. veteran; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Adam ‘A. J.’ Jones

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 7:57 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Lionel Jones Sr. and wife, Earline Jones; and one sister, Clara J. Nickerson
• preceded in death by his parents, Charley Jones Sr. and Eliza J. Jones; five brothers, the Rev. Leonard Celestine Sr., Charley Jones Jr., Arthur Jones, Eddie Jones Sr. and Junius Jones; and two sisters, Ethel J. Adams and Mary J. King
• Baptist

John Baxter ‘Jack’ Reeves Jr.

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Lydia, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004
• no services were scheduled
• survived by one son, Webb Reeves of Oregon; one daughter, Wendy Reeves of Oregon; two sisters, Madeline R. Landry and Lorraine R. Picou, both of Houma; one brother, Roy Reeves of Houma; two step-daughters, Lisa G. Meche and Nicki M. Ortega, both of New Iberia; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Myra Meche Reeves; and his parents, John B. Reeves Sr. and Garnet Blanchard Reeves
• laborer with M. A. Patout and Son and was a U. S. Marine Vietnam veteran

Nora Toups Robin

• age 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Gretna, died at 2:14 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Floyd Robin and wife, Beatrice, and Danny Robin and wife, Sandra; two daughters, Nellie R. McBride and husband, Robert, and Nora R. Danos and husband Anthony; one brother, Clovis Toups; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Robin Sr.; her parents, Appolinaire Toups Sr. and Mary Louise Melancon Toups; one son, Norman Robin Jr.; one grandson, Ryan Robin; four brothers, Gustave, Octave, Appolinaire "A.J." and Norbert Toups; and four sisters, Victoria T. Cheramie, Esperie T. Cheramie, Alphonsine T. Cheramie and Louise T. Vega

Barbara Redden Dedon Sassoni

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

Dale Jerome Scott

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Ann Garner Scott of Kerrville, Texas; two sons, Chris James and wife, Patty, of Laredo, Texas, and Brian James and wife, Lucy, of Kerrville; two brothers, Sherry John Scott and wife, Nikki, and Sandy P. Scott and wife, Kathy, of Raceland; six grandchildren, Ashley James, Amy James, Alexi James, Andrew James, Cameron James and Gabriel James; one godchild, Ryan Scott; one niece, Rita Fenn; one great-niece, Jordan Fenn; one great-nephew, Kaelin Autin; and his friend, Sherry Naquin of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Scott Sr. and Oena Eschete Scott
• owner of Charter Fishing on the Captain Dale Scott Charter Fishing Services
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jamie Lee Taylor

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Charlotte, N.C., died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004
• private services held
• survived by her husband, Scott Zeitler; her father, Robert Taylor; two sons, Max Staczak and Brandon Alexander; one daughter, Samantha Staczak; and one sister, Sonia Maddox
• preceded in death by her mother, Mary Dehavermann Taylor
• self-employed and was Christian

 

MARCH 3, 2004

Preston Paul Barrios

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2003
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Julius P. Barrios; one daughter, Brenda B. Roberts; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Stevens Barrios; his parents, Joseph and Zeolide Barrios; five brothers, Gillis, Louis, Willie, Raoul and Harry Barrios; and four sisters, Josephine Gross, Bertha Sevin, Henrietta Gauthreaux and Odette Duet

Thomas John Dunbar Jr.

• age 60, a native of Loredo, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; rosary service Thursday at the chapel; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two nephews, Robert P. and Daniel M. Dunbar; two nieces, Karin F. Gary and Denise C. Doyle; and two brothers, Alan Paul Dunbar and wife, Joan H., and Patrick Charles Dunbar and wife, Sandra M.
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Norma Thibodaux Dunbar; and one niece, Sharon Dunbar
• graduate of 1961 class of Thibodaux High, a football player and was a member of the Louisiana State University football squad team between 1962-63; member of the American Legion of Thibodaux and a U. S. veteran; employed as a mechanical draftsman; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mildred Delaune Foret

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

Dale Jerome Scott

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

Peggy Molaison Thibodaux

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

 

MARCH 4, 2004

Lorraine Marie Parfait

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Calvin J. Parfait Sr.; three sons, Calvin J. Parfait Jr., Alvin Parfait and Chris Parfait; 10 daughters, Esther Billiot, Ethel Dardar, Della Parfait, Cathy Parfait, Norma Parfait, Stella Parfait, Christine Foret, Polly Sevin, Andrea Deaver and Holly Parfait; one brother, Albert Lacobon; four sisters, Rita Lodrigue, Cecil Guidry, Walterine Billiot and Donita Lacobon; 34 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillian and Florence Lacobon; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three daughters, Anthony Sevin, Seth Parfait and Madeline Dardar; one brother, Joseph Lacobon; and one sister, Eunice Billiot
• Catholic

Eunice Jones Pitre

• age 88, a native of West Monroe and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her caretaker and companion, Johnny J. Poincon of Houma; one son, James Feroben and wife, Betty, of Pearl, Miss.; one daughter, Gale Owen; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Susan Adeline Thorton Jones; two brothers, Otis B. Jones and Loray Jones; and two sisters, Mattie J. Duplantis and Zonia J. Yelverton
• retired secretary and office manager for Bourg Reality

Eugene Joseph Rodriguez

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004
• mass was scheduled today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; visitation today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Thelma Pitre Rodriguez; two daughters and son-in-law, Gene R. Badeaux and husband, Hayes, and Rosalie R. Guidry; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Mary Julia Terrebonne and husband, Charles; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Earl Joseph Savoie and wife, Margaret, and Calvin Luke Picou and wife, Mary; one half-sister, Joyce Breaux LeBouef; one brother, Manuel Rodriguez Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Manuel J. and Louisiana Hebert Rodriguez; his stepfather, Ignace Breaux; his first wife, Lualice Matherne Rodriguez; one brother, Emmett "Amos" Rodriguez; one half-sister, Marie Rodriguez Falgout; four half-brothers, Clarence, Freddie and Olive Rodriguez and Clifton Breaux; one son-in-law, Gerald Guidry; and one grandson, Glenn Guidry
• retired tugboat captain, a commercial fisherman and an oilfield worker and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

Howard Joseph Ragland

• age 72, a native of Warrior, Ala., and resident of Raceland, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004
• graveside services Friday at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by two sons, Howard Patrick Ragland and James Jude Ragland; three daughters, Stephanie Angelette, Chris Callahan and Suzanne Borne; one sister, Katherine Hundley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland; and his parents, Samuel and Ruth Parker Ragland

 

MARCH 5, 2004

Evelyn Rodirgue Daigle Arbour

• age 81, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow, with burial today at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville
• survived by her husband, Joseph H. Arbour Jr.; two sons, F.A. Daigle Jr. and Carl T. Daigle; one daughter, Rachel M. Duet; one stepdaughter, Patricia Arbour Reilly; one brother, Urban J. "Kye" Rodrigue; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Feltus A. Daigle Sr.; and her parents, Sabin J. Rodrigue and Florestine M. Rodrigue

Mary ‘Marie’ Cupp Benoit

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

Frances Cheatham Brown

• age 100, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter-in-law, Mary Randolph of Napoleonville; three grandchildren, Betty Randolph Batiste and James Randolph Jr. of Houma and Helen Randolph Bougere of Harvey; two sisters, Carlbertha Thomas and Naomi Chambliss; one sister-in-law, Ethel Randolph; one brother-in-law, Wilbert Chambliss; one grandson-in-law, Roland Bougere; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brown; her parents, Alfred and Missouri Cheatham; two sons, Louis and James Randolph; seven sisters; and three brothers
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Lorraine Marie Parfait

• age 65, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004
• funeral services today at Samart Funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Calvin J. Parfait Sr.; three sons, Calvin J. Parfait Jr., Alvin Parfait and Chris Parfait; 10 daughters, Esther Billiot, Ethel Dardar, Della Parfait, Cathy Parfait, Norma Parfait, Stella Parfait, Christine Foret, Polly Sevin, Andrea Deaver and Holly Parfait; one brother, Albert Lacobon; five sisters, Rita Lodrigue, Cecil Guidry, Walterine Billiot, Bessie Lodrigue and Donita Lacobon; 34 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Justillian and Florence Lacobon; two grandchildren, Anthony Sevin and Seth Parfait; one great-grandchild, Madeline Dardar; one brother, Joseph Lacobon; and one sister, Eunice Billiot
• enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with grandchildren; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Scuddy J. LeBlanc

• age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louella Allemand LeBlanc; one son, Curtis LeBlanc and wife, Susanne; one daughter, Arvella L. Dupre and husband, Lee; one brother, Gerard LeBlanc; three sisters, Maude L. Delaune, Margie L. Prejeant and Clara Mae L. Chiasson; one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Lea’ LeBlanc; five brothers, Hayes, Wilson, Hanley, Louis and George LeBlanc; and two sisters, Daisy L. LeBlanc and Rowena L. Hartman
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Effie Lemelle Pharr

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

James ‘J.’ Waller

• age 82, a native of Naquin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Roosevelt and Isaach Randolph, both of New Orleans; six daughters, Barbara Ann Waller King of Houma and Gloria Duncan, Carol Smith, Janice Waller and Brenda Nora, all of Thibodaux, and Bessie Bailey of New Orleans; 71 grandchildren; and 110 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Washington Waller; his parents, Thomas and Cecelia T. Waller; two sons, Welton and Huey P. Long Randolph; three daughters, Lorraine Waller, Daisy Duncan and Evelyn King; three brothers, Irvin, Leonard and Raymond Waller; and four sisters, Beatrice Sargent, Leana Green, Earlene Johnson and Rosa Bell Williams
• Army sergeant of World War II and was a labor worker at Southdown Sugar Mill; member of Morning Star Baptist Church

 

MARCH 6, 2004

Laura Maronge Ayo

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

Lucille Champagne LeBlanc

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

Effie Lemelle Pharr

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

 

MARCH 7, 2004

Laura Maronge Ayo

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

Joseph E. ‘Toot’ Billiot

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

Jackie G. Blue

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services at the funeral home chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her son, Jack Clements and wife, Stephanie, of Houma; three daughters, Nichoel Chaisson of Gulfport, Robin LeBoeuf and husband, Mark, of Bourg, and Gaylynne Chaisson of Lafayette; her brother, Phillip Guidry and wife, Suzanne, of Houma; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Mavis Babin Guidry
• retired LPN with Chabert Medical Center

Bryan James Brown

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

Lucille Champagne LeBlanc

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

Wilmer Joseph Leray Sr.

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

Rogers A. Serigny

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

 

MARCH 8, 2004

Gary Michael Babin

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

Julia Marie ‘Pookie’ King Bourg

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Royce Anthony Bourg Sr. of Houma; one son, Royce Anthony Bourg Jr. and wife, Julia, of Houma; two daughters, Marlene LeCompte of Kenner, and Linda Ann Bourg Jones and husband, Chris, of Houma; six grandchildren, Chad LeCompte, Chris Jones Jr., Richard Jones, Jules Jones, Julia Jones and Aaron Bourg; and one great-grandchild, Molly LeCompte
• preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Joseph King and Julia Marie Duthu King; four brothers, Aaron King Jr., Edward King, Ralph King and James King; and two sisters, Hilda King Daigle and Louise Mae King
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Richard S. Burton

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

Marie Babin Tabor

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

 

MARCH 9, 2004

Helen Hebert Babin

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

Eric Paul Bergeron

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004
• funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his parents, Dr. Robert Bergeron and Sheila Olivier Bergeron of Houma; one brother, Brett Bergeron of Houma; and one sister, Lori Andry
• mechanic with Terrebonne Ford and was a member of Eagle Scout and National Eagle Scout Association; musician, a Web site administrator and past employee of Terminal Velocity, where he was still a membe; private first class in the U. S. National Guard; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

Roy Joseph Naquin

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

Marguerite Angele Olivier

• age 90, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Church of the Assumption in Franklin; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Claire O. Porretto and husband, Frank, of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Dozillian J. and Isabelle Becnel Olivier; and three brothers, Daniel J., Thomas C. and Julian A. Olivier
• retired registered nurse

Ronald David ‘Tede’ Plaisance

• age 61, a native of Westwego and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at United Methodist Church in Bayou Blue; religious services Wednesday at the church
• survived by his mother, Mayola Ledet Plaisance; two brothers, Melvin Jr. and J. C. Plaisance; and four sisters, Linda Cantrelle, Elda Olsen, Barbara Livaudais and Patricia Griffin
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Plaisance Sr.; and one sister, Janet Roddy
• U. S. Navy veteran

Harry Robinson Sr.

• age 83, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:06 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004
• visitation today at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake and funeral services today at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bell Baptist Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Ruth F. Robinson of Thibodaux; one daughter, Yvonne Robinson Savoy of Thibodaux; one son, Harry Robinson Jr. of Dallas; six brothers, Mitchell, Arthur Jr. and Granvil Robinson, all of Thibodaux, Alvin Robinson of New Orleans, Herbert Robinson of Raceland and Naamen Robinson of Houma; four sisters, Olevia Cleveland of Raceland, Verline Ambrose of New Orleans and Eska Mae Weaver and Ella B. Thomas, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Shelvin Sr. and Annie Robinson; three sons, Clarence Lee, Norman Lee and Alton Robinson; one daughter, Caldonia Robinson; four brothers, Ernest Williams Sr., and Willie, Shelvin Jr. and Ivory Robinson; and one sister, Lucille Joseph
• served many years on the usher board at Third Zion Baptist Church

Kim Michael Sanford

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Betty Buchanan Sanford of Houma; his parents, Addie Moore Sanford and Jim Sanford of Denham Springs and Sidney and Jean Lovell of Houma; one son Travis Sanford and wife, Rebecca, of Houma; three daughters, Megan Sanford, Jena Sanford and Christina Gautreaux and husband, Wayne, of Houma; one brother, Darren Sanford of Adrian, Ga.; three sisters, Kathy Pellegrin of Houma, Debbie Sanford McDaniel and Cyndi Cloy of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren, Brooke Sanford and Scott and Dwayne Gautreaux
• preceded in death by one son, Scott Alexander Sanford; and his grandparents, Harry and Josephine Moore
• long-time employee of Acadian Ambulance; loving husband and devoted father and will be sadly missed
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Margaret Bernard Sonier

• age 65, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 8, 2004, after losing her battle with lung cancer
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband; Earl; one son, Guy Sonier and wife, Brenda Allemand Sonier, of Houma; one daughter, Trudy Sonier Anderson and husband, Jack Anderson, of Harvey; and three grandchildren, Corey Sonier, Hunter Sonier and Brooke Anderson
• preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell Bernard and Rita Boudreaux Bernard
• homemaker, a wonderful mother and grandmother; enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends, playing scrabble and sneaking off to the casino once a month; shared her crochet afghans with everyone and was passionate and had undying love for the Atlanta Braves; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and active with the Catholic Daughters
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Peter ‘Bit’ Verdin

• age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:25 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Foret Verdin; three stepsons, Clarence Guidry and wife, Monica, Kelvin Guidry Sr. and wife, Kelly, and Edward Fitch III and wife, Katrina; one stepdaughter, Sherry Verret; seven brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jeffery, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; two sisters, Rita Billiot and Juanita Gonzales; and nine step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Libby Foret Verdin; three brothers, T-John, Wilson and Linwood Verdin; and one sister, Theresa Eva Billiot
• commercial fisherman and was Catholic

 

MARCH 10, 2004

Albert William Arieux Sr.

• age 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beverly Fanguy Arieux of Houma; four sons, Terry, Albert Jr., Steven and Ricky Arieux; three daughters, Debra Malbrough, Kimberly Hebert and Pamela Markey; two brothers, George and Gerald Arieux Sr.; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Arieux and Mae Bridgette Thomasi Arieux; and one brother, Adolph "Pokey" Arieux
• retired self-employed carpenter and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Richard Baxter

• age 45, a native of Dallas, and resident of Fayetteville, Ark., died Thursday, March 4, 2004
• funeral services were held Tuesday in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville
• survived by his wife, Rhonda Duplantis Baxter of Fayetteville; three sons, Matthew, Jacob and Kyle Baxter, all of Fayetteville; his father, Donald Baxter of Booker, Texas; two brothers, Philip Baxter of Metairie and Ronny Baxter of Mandeville; and one sister, Dee Devlin of River Ridge
• preceded in death by his mother, Billie Sue Phillips
• in ophthalmologic sales

John Anthony Naquin

• age 17, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow; services Thursday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Holly Gisclair; his parents, Kenneth T. Helmer and Mary Naquin Helmer; four brothers, Kenneth Jr., Casey, Thomas and Zane Naquin; three sisters, Marsha LeBlanc, Tiffany Naquin and Crystal Naquin; and his grandfather, Martin Naquin

Gilmer Joseph ‘Chip’ Oubre Jr.

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Joy Portier Oubre of Luling; his father, Gilmer J. Oubre Sr.; one son, Jason Oubre of Luling; one brother, Ward Oubre of Gramercy; and two sisters, Anna Mixon and Shelia Cliebert of Gramercy
• preceded in death by one son, Baby Joseph Oubre; and his mother, Anna Mae Gueret Oubre
• retired electrician for Union Carbide and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Velma Samanie Robichaux

• age 87, a former resident of Houma and resident of Marrero, died Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Deacon Wilfred Robichaux Jr. and Francis Robichaux; three daughters, Judy Dufrene, Theresa Parfait and Cindy Braquet; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred P. Robichaux Sr.; her parents, Felix Samanie and Ada Albert Samanie; one sister, Bessie Freeman; one daughter, Jeanette Robichaux; two sons, Raymond and Percy Robichaux; and one grandson, Scott Robichaux

Margaret Pearl Zeringue Rodrigue

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

Kim Michael Sanford

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

Bessie Dufrene Theriot

• age 74, a native of Gheens and resident of Bogalusa, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation Thursday until Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eugene Theriot Sr.; four sons, Eugene Jr., Allen, Harris and Jorden Theriot; four daughters, Tina Steele, Rosalinda Blanchard, Barbara-Jean Cook and Jo-Ann Gautreaux; four brothers, Harris, Whitney, Clifton and Sergent Dufrene; five sisters, Celestine Dufrene, Winnie Plaisance, Betty Joyce Vedros, Rosemary Billiot and Janet Billiot; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Lucia Plaisance Dufrene; one son, James Theriot Sr.; two brothers, Herman and Norman Dufrene; two sisters, Evelyn Hebert and Leola Mae Dufrene; and one grandchild

Louis I. ‘Coco’ Toups

• age 77, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004
• private graveside services held at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Ida Mae Rodrigue Toups; and four sisters, Lucy Nellen Kowdourdis, Louise Nelcie Eschette, Rosa Nelda Degruise and Rita Nelvin Landeche
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Marc and Isabella Adams Toups; one brother, Charles Irwin Toups; and one sister, Mary Nelle Theriot

Peter ‘Bit’ Verdin

• age 61, a native of Dulac and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:25 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Foret Verdin; four stepsons, Clarence Guidry and wife, Monica, Kelvin Guidry Sr. and wife, Kelly, Edward Fitch III and wife, Katrina, and David Verdin; one stepdaughter, Sherry Verret; seven brothers, Ernest, Edward, Jeffery, Jessie, Michael, Matthew and Richard Verdin; two sisters, Rita Billiot and Juanita Gonzales; four step-granddaughters, Megan Johnson, Noopie Verret, Sharae Verret and Sherry Verret; and five step-grandsons, Kelvin Jr., Clarence Jr., Kendric and Jacob Guidry and Gaberial Verdin
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Libby Foret Verdin; three brothers, T-John, Wilson and Linwood Verdin; and one sister, Theresa Eva Billiot
• commercial fisherman, supply boat captain and an employee of Gulf Tran; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 11, 2004

Michael Junius ‘Mike’ DeHart

• age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his father, Herbert Joseph DeHart of Bayou Dularge; one brother, Thaddeus DeHart of Houma; three sisters, Beverly D. Falgout of Thibodaux, Rita D. Cadiere, and Mary Ojeda and husband, Jesus, of Houma; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Rita Marie Liner DeHart
• rigger with McDermott for 28 years and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Heloise ‘Lou’ Folse DeJean

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

Demetres ‘Dee’ Sims Parish

• age 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by one son, Reginald Parish; her father, Hayward Sims Sr.; her grandmother, Ellen Williams of Gibson; six brothers, Clyde Hughes, Mark Hughes and wife, Denise, and Glen Hughes and wife, Alison, of Lockport; Dwayne Sims and wife, Patricia, of Cleveland, the Rev. Hayward Sims Jr. and wife, Darlene, of Houma, and Taras Hughes and wife, Shelly, of New Iberia; and four sisters, Linda, Cheryl and Patrice Sims of Houma, and Jermaine Hughes of Lockport
• preceded in death by her mother, Merral McGuire Sims; and her grandparents, Archie McGuire Sr., Willie and Mary Scott, Harry Sims and Clarence Williams
• accountant at Hibernia National Bank and a member of First Baptist Church

Leeland Paul ‘Mr. Lee’ Rodrigue

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

 

MARCH 12, 2004

Placide Clarence Soulet Jr.

• age 66, a native of Barataria and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• graveside services today at St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by one brother, Philip C. Soulet and wife, Elda
• preceded in death by his parents, Placide C. Sr. and Lucy Guidry Soulet

Charles Mansur ‘Chuck’ Templeman III

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

 

MARCH 13, 2004

Arthur Edwin ‘Art’ Drinkwater

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

Mary Rita Ledet Fullmer

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

Cindy Allen Guidry

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

Wayne Joseph Verdin Stewart

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

 

MARCH 14, 2004

Gerard Thomas Barrios

• age 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his longtime companion, Rhoda Sevin; and one sister, Clara Russo and husband, Dr. Lawrence J. Russo
• preceded in death by two sons, Bennette and Mae Leblanc Barrios
• musician and a Catholic

Alfred E. Bonnabel Jr.

• age 89, a native of Metairie and resident of McComb, Miss., died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb
• visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb; rosary said Monday at the church; mass Tuesday at the church with Revs. Bill Henry and Don Deriveaux officiating; burial followed in St. Mary of the Pines Cemetery in Chatawa, Miss.
• survived by his wife of 63 years, Bessie Marie Robert Bonnabel of McComb; two sons, Alfred E. Bonnabel III and wife, Charlotte, of Crosby, Texas, and John Bonnabel and wife, Kathy, of Brookhaven, Miss.; three daughters, Madeleine Bonnabel of Springfield, Mo., Patricia Bonnabel Hayden of Osyka, Miss., and Martha Bonnabel Jeffcoat of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one brother, Guion J. Bonnabel of McComb; three sisters, Elby Bonnabel Lores of Florida, Miriam Bonnabel Buchler of Metairie and Lea Mae Bonnabel Jones of New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred E. Bonnabel Sr. and Luella Van Vranken Bonnabel; two daughters, Antoinette Eugenie Bonnabel and Bessie Marie Bonnabel; two sisters, Luella Bonnabel Schuyten and Dorothy Bonnabel Goforth
• retired dairy inspector for Louisiana and Mississippi, and was a former plant sanitarian for Sealtest Dairy Products; member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb and a charter member of the Charles R. Brill 8054 Knights of Columbus; U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a graduate of Louisiana State University where he received his reserve commission as second lieutenant; called to active duty in March 1941 where he served with distinction as a captain with the 351st Field Artillery Battalion; an avid gardener and gave joy to his many friends through his garden at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, his neighborhood and his home
• pallbearers will be Joe Serio, Jake Bellipanni, Keith Wall, Pete Rodrigue, Vince Culotta and Lawrence Giles
• Catchings Funeral Home in McComb

Constance Rita Benoit Cano

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

Edith Elizabeth Champagne

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; services Monday at the church, followed by burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her brother, Roland Champagne and wife, Marian King Champagne of Houma; niece, Carol Percy of Nashville, Tenn.; two nephews, Barry Champagne and wife, Debra, and Carl Champagne and wife, Kayla, of Houston
• preceded in death by her parents, Zachery A. and Elizabeth Jane Stone Champagne
• retired secretary for the Department of Agriculture and a graduate of the Larton Preparatory School, class of 1930; parishioner of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Rita Ledet Fullmer

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

Robert Sperry ‘Bob’ Jones

• age 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Jo Anna Lutz Jones of Montegut; his parents, George Edward Jones and Sara Lee Sperry Jones of Baton Rouge; one brother, Thomas S. Jones and wife, Sally, of Baton Rouge; and one sister, Laura Jones Webb and husband, James, of New Bern, N.C.
• parish engineer for Terrebonne government for more than two decades and one of the first to sound the alarm on coastal erosion; member of the Louisiana Association of Professional Engineers and was past president of the local chapter; helped develop the first barrier island restoration program and was recognized for technological achievement, was active for more than 20 years in combating coastal erosion problems of south Louisiana; recipient of the James M. Todd Technological Accomplishment Medal awarded by the Louisiana Engineering Society for his work in barrier-island restoration and preservation

Elsie Knobloch

• age 95, a native of Oklahoma and a long-time resident of Thibodaux, died Wendesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Arlington, Va.
• memorial services March 22 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by one sister, Kathleen Cole; and one niece, Susanne Martin Campbell
• preceded in death by her husband, Gene Knobloch, a former radio personality and entertainer
• moved to Washington, D. C., to work in the Navy Department during World War II; then worked for the State Department at the U. N. Conference in London and for the Navy again in the Philippines; returning to America in 1948 she met her husband at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and they settled down in Thibodaux; worked in the accounting departments of local sugar mills during grinding seasons and was involved in community activities with her husband, who was known as "the Bard of the Bayou," who passed away in 1978; lived in Thibodaux with her mother until her passing, then moved to Washington in 1993 to be with her sister

Glenn Scott

• age 80, a resident of Lumberton, Texas, and a former 30-year Houma resident, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont,Texas
• gathering of family and friends Monday at graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, followed by a graveside service
• survived by three sons, Mark Scott and wife, Patricia, of Baton Rouge, Greg Scott and wife, Peggy, of Lumberton, and Bruce Scott and wife Sandi of Denham Springs; one daughter, Glenda Ellen Rodabaugh of Tallahassee, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• registered mechanical engineer for Two R Drilling Corp. and was a U. S. Army veteran during World War II

Robert R. ‘Bobby’ Whitrack Sr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; services held Monday at the funeral home with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Austin Whitrack; six sons, Timothy J. Austin, Nelson T. Whitrack and wife, Genell, Gerald D. Whitrack Sr. and wife, Cathy, Randall R. Whitrack, and Kane D. Whitrack Sr. and wife, Monica, all of Houma, and Robert R. Whitrack Jr. of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two daughters, Vanessa W. Smith and husband, James, of Houma, and Claudette W. Johnson and husband, Ronald, of Stone Mountain; one brother, Johnny Whitrack of Georgia; three sisters, Gertrude Whitrack of Houma, Roselee Hawkins of Detroit, Mich., and Sylvia W. White of Atlanta, Ga.; and 19 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Standard and Zenobia Perry Whitrack
• laborer for Dr. Clark Collins

 

MARCH 15, 2004

Gerard Thomas Barrios

• age 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his longtime companion, Rhoda Sevin; and one sister, Clara Russo and husband, Lawrence J. Russo, M. D.
• preceded in death by his parents, Bennette and Mae LeBlanc Barrios
• musician; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

William ‘Billy’ Davis

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:54 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2004
• memorial mass Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Church in Houma
• survived by one son, Frank Davis; one daughter, Jennifer Davis Gros; two brothers, James Hugh Davis and James Kent Davis; three sisters, Dolores Pellegrin, Wanda D. Maronge and Beulah Crochet; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James H. Davis and Lily Haddad Davis; and one grandchild
• owner of The Men’s Shop in downtown Houma

 

MARCH 16, 2004

Russell A. Davis

• age 77, a native of Alabama and resident of Kraemer, died at 3:31 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Schaubhut Cemetery in Kraemer
• survived by his wife, Eloyce Usey Davis; two sons, Royce and Gary Davis; one daughter, Nadine D. Ward; one brother, Roland Davis; one sister, Jane Jones; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ran and Ever Seals Davis; one grandson, Royce W. Davis Jr.; two brothers, Robert and Raymond Davis; and two sisters, Esterlee Jones and Ellenfay Robinson
• U. S. Army veteran and was a 32nd degree Mason

Annie Cavalier Gros

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

Eugene Vance Keith

• age 74, a native of Afton, Okla., and resident of Oklahoma City, died Friday, March 12, 2004
• visitation today at Henson-Novak Funeral Home in Oklahoma; memorial service Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Guymon, Okla.
• survived by his wife, Jeannine of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Sherry Kishore of Prague, Okla., Cynthia Lakin and husband, Jim, of Guymon and Karen Morris and husband, Greg, of Houma; seven grandchildren, Shelley Harmon and husband, Mark, of Lucien, Okla., Jason Jefferis of Ft. Sill, Okla., Autumn Ellis and husband, Kyle, of Edmond, Okla., Heath and Brandon Lakin of Stillwater, Okla., Will Morris of Houma, and Katelyn Lakin of Guymon; two great-grandsons, Trenton Harmon and Cole Ellis; his mother, Hazel Keith of Afton, one brother, Gerald Keith and wife, Norma, of Miami, Okla., two sisters, Newana Reed of Miami and Lee Ann Curtiss of Henderson, Nev.; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Lon Keith
• graduate of Miami High School in Oklahoma and obtained an associate’s degree in 1950 from NEO in Miami before serving two years in the U. S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps; after completing his military obligation, he returned to college, playing football for Wichita State University before graduating in 1955; attained a master’s degree from Pittsburgh State University and completed work for his Ph. D. at Oklahoma State University; began his teaching career in Kiowa and Medicine Lodge, Kansas; loved to coach all sports and touched many lives throughout his career as a coach; after five years in Kansas, he returned to Oklahoma to serve the remainder of his career in his home state; began in Miami as a coach and teacher, later becoming an assistant principal; transferred to Medford in 1963 staying for six years as the superintendent of schools; in 1969 he and his family relocated to Guymon where he served as superintendent of schools for the next 20 years
• after retiring from public education, he remained active in education serving as a liaison officer in the Oklahoma legislature for Northwest Administrators; served as the Executive Director for the Cooperative Council of School Administrators from 1991 to 1995; at the time of his death, he was serving as Director for Oklahoma School Assurance Group
• recipient of many awards throughout his career; he and his family were most proud of the 1983-84 Administrator of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Association of Oklahoma School Administrators, which was awarded in 1996; an active member in several professional educational organizations; also a 32nd degree Mason and a member in good standing of the Valley of Guthrie Orient of Oklahoma and the Cosmo Lodge No. 278, Kiowa
• loving husband for 53 years; member of the Putnam City Baptist Church where he loved working in the nursery with the little children
• Vondel L. Smith Mortuary

Louis ‘Pudy’ Watkins Jr.

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

 

MARCH 17, 2004

Presley Lionel ‘Sarge’ Albert

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joan Albert; one son, Kenneth "T" Frasure; five daughters, Denice Cazillo, Kellie Albert, Shari Burrell, Kimberly Melancon and Christine Oncale; three brothers, Clarence "C.J." Albert, Holdrith "Bro" Albert and Charles Albert; one sister, Barbara A. Madere; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Annie Keller Albert; and one son, Presley N. "Tyke" Albert
• retired from USMC after 24 years; served in Korea and Vietnam and was retired from Monsanto after 15 years; an usher at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8906 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Leona Punch Delaune

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

Robert Algern ‘R. A.’ Hudson Jr.

• age 90, a native of Toomey and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Wayne Hudson of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Jackie Vordick Hudson of Houma; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mae Campbell Hudson; his parents, Robert A. and Leona Sullivan Hudson Sr.; one son, Rodney Hudson; one brother, Avery Hudson; four sisters, Gussie Courege, Eunice White, Ida Dyer and Hazel Young; and one half-sister, Mary Bell Reed
• retired foreman from Amoco and was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma

Celestine Trahan Jeter

• age 76, a native of Houma and resident of Forest Hill, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004
• visitation today until service time Thursday at Forest Hill First Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in Butters Cemetery
• survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Jeter of Forest Hill, J.J. and Ann Jeter of Forest Hill and Wade and Kim Jeter of Carrollton, Texas; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sammy and Earl Richmond of Alexandria, Rose Jeter of Forest Hill, Betty Jean and Tom Perrin of Alexandria and Dolly and Warren Holland of Forest Hill; one sister, Lorena Picou of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earnest "Pete" Jeter
• worked in the nursery industry, was a homemaker and a member of Forest Hill First Baptist Church

Elvine ‘Vine’ Perkins Rodrigue

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

 

MARCH 18, 2004

Moneta Jean Christen Axelrod

• age 80, a native of Paris, Ill., and resident of Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
• private burial service was held Sunday in Oak Ridge
• survived by her second husband of five years, Daniel Axelrod; two sons, David Christen and wife, Sandra, and Darryl Christen and wife, Mona, of Houma; three granddaughters, Holly Christen and Elan Christen, both of Nashville, Tenn., and Kelli Leidenheimer of Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Nathan Christen of Murfreesboro and Dylan Christen of Houma; and one sister, Donna Barnes and husband, Kenny, of Oakland, Ill.
• preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ola Currey Ashmore
• bookkeeper, a beautician and a piano teacher in Illinois; enjoyed people, music and her flower garden and loved her dog, Sparky; a loving mother and wife; active member of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge

Loydie J. Breaux

• age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died at midnight Wednesday, March 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Church in Larose; services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Nancy B. Foret; and one brother, Noah Breaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Elsie St. Pierre Breaux; his parents, Philip and Winnie Grabert Breaux; and one brother, Irvin Breaux

Emma Lee Freeman

• age 75, a native of Forest, Miss., and resident of Lucedale, Miss., died Wednesday, March 17, 2004
• visitation today at Sigler Funeral Home in Lucedale; funeral services Friday at Windburn Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rich W. Freeman of Lucedale; one daughter, Margaret E. Lewis of Creola, Ala.; two sons, Larry Wayne Freeman of Houma and David Lee Freeman of Belle Chasse; one sister, Eunice Henderson of Houston; four brothers, Daniel, Mayo, Laverne and Clifton Idom of Houston; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren

Justillian J. Guidry

• age 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Virges S. Guidry
• guardian of Dickie Matherne, Euris Schouest, Nacy Schouest and Beulah Landry
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Frances ‘Annie Belle ‘ Muldear’ Holden

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one son, Clifford Holden of Gulfport, Miss.; six daughters, Carleen Navarre of Kentwood, Beverly Parker of Kenner, Dorothy Holden, Glenda Shephard, Velma Jackson and Anita Reeves, all of Houma; two brothers, Henry Miller of Houma and Charles Miller of Washington; 22 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jessie James Holden; her parents, Henry Miller and Viola Stevenson; one son-in-law, Ronnie Shephard Sr.; one brother, Claude Stevenson; and two sisters, Elaine Brooks and Geraldine Stevenson
• homemaker and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Ruth Porche Kopejzna

• age 95, a native of Waterproof and resident of Houma, died at 5:22 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Ann Marie K. Quick and husband, Gerald B. Quick, of Houma; three grandchildren, Allison Marie Voisin, Gerald B. Quick Jr. and Ben Quick of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Thomas Bevil of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Emil A. Kopejzna; her parents, John A. and Agnes Richard Porche; one son, Warren John Kopejzna; and one sister, Anna O. Porche
• retired teacher and guidance counselor; Catholic parishioner and a member of the Louisiana and Terrebonne Parish Retired Teacher Association
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Felix J. Legendre

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hutto, Texas, died Sunday, March 14, 2004
• funeral services today at the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Texas
• survived by his wife, Patricia Legendre; four daughters, Robin Legendre, Kimberly Legendre, Stella L. Davis and husband, Steven, and Aimee Jones and husband, Brian; two sons, Scott and Michael Legendre; one brother, Abel Joseph "A. J." Legendre and wife, Audrey; one sister, Ann Uzee; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Abel Joseph Legendre Sr. and Stella Mary LeBlanc Legendre
• Vietnam War veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 76; scoutmaster for more than 20 years and was employed with the Texas State Comptroller’s Office; parishioner of St. Augustine’s Orthodox Catholic Church

Genevieve Richard

• age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one son, Clifton P. Richard Jr.; four daughters, Rose Mary R. Timmons, Margaret R. Fremin, Patricia R. Detillier and Sandra R. Ledet; one sister, Anna Mae R. Vicknair; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clifton P. Richard Sr.; her parents, Noah and Philomene Avet Richard; two brothers, Ivy Richard and Walton Richard; one sister, Cecilia R. Himel; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• member of St. Hilary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

Mitchell Robinson

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

John ‘Sheldon’ Sevin Sr.

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Delores Trahan Sevin; one son, John S. Sevin Jr. and wife, Rhonda; three daughters, Peggy Lynn M. Thibodeaux and husband, Gary, Loretta Prestenbach and husband, Shannon, and Rosalie Sevin; one brother, Percy Sevin Sr.; two sisters, Olinda LeBoeuf and Elsie Brunet; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James "Jim" and Effie LeBoeuf Sevin; and three brothers, Aaron, Ernest Sr. and Ephie "Buster" Sevin
• retired school-bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of Bayou White Tales Association in Chauvin; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

MARCH 19, 2004

Luther A. ‘Luke’ Choat

• age 73, of Houma and formerly of Birmingham, Ala., died Wednesday, March 17, 2004
• graveside services Saturday at Sunrise Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pinson, Ala.
• survived by two sisters, Sue Merrill and Geneva Williams; one brother, Jack Choat; his caregiver, Pamela Allen; and numerous relatives
• member of the Elk’s Lodge for 12 years and spent 12 years in the service

Justillian John Guidry

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

Louise Stewart Moore

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

Eula Flakes Reado

• age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Henry Matthews Jr.; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Henry Matthews III; five sisters, Louella Rhodes of Michigan, Martha Flakes of Thibodaux, Mercedes Winston of New Orleans, Dorothy Davis of Thibodaux and Mary Louis Williams of California; and two brothers, Jules Flakes Jr. and Lawrence Flakes both of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Elizabeth Brown Flakes; and two brothers, Eddie Flakes and Raymond Flakes
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Josephine W. ‘Teet’ Simmons

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

Herman Thomas

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

 

MARCH 21, 2004

Dorothy ‘Dot T’ Labit Champagne

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

Janice Estella Jelks Cressionie

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

Eula Marie Usie Duet

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Alphonse "A.J." Duet Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma; one daughter, Adeline Kraemer and husband, LeRoy, of Houma; one adopted daughter, Beverly Sapia and husband, Daniel, of Raceland; one brother, Henry Usie of Houma; 14 grandchildren, Cheryl Voisin, Roy Kraemer, Roxanne Rister, Missy Barris, Tony Duet, Danny Duet, Donald Duet, Sheila Ricketts, Cindy Boudreaux, Daphne Hebert, Lawrence Verret Jr., Billy Joe Verret, Bobby Joe Verret and Leiloni LeCompte; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Duet Sr.; her parents, Oscar and Ozia Thibodaux Usie; one son, Joseph Duet; five brothers, Junius, Clifton, Euia, Nolan and Eustis Usie; and one sister, Lillian Guidry
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joshua Cade ‘Josh’ Kidwell

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

Elsie Knobloch

• age 96, a native of Oklahoma and a long-time resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Arlington, Va.
• memorial services Monday, March 22, 2004, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by one sister, Kathleen Cole; and one niece, Susanne Martin Campbell
• preceded in death by her husband, Gene Knobloch, a former radio personality and entertainer
• moved to Washington, DC to work in the Navy Department during World War II; then worked for the State Department at the UN Conference in London and for the Navy again in the Philippines; returning to America in 1948 she met her husband at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and they settled down in Thibodaux; worked the accounting department of local sugar mills during grinding season and was involved in community activities with her husband, who was know as "the Bard of the Bayou", who passed away in 1978; lived in Thibodaux with her mother, until her passing, then moved to Washington in 1993 to be with her sister

Michael Lee Shellman

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

 

MARCH 22, 2004

Mary ‘Doo’ Hester Belanger

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Robert W. "Bob" Belanger of Houma; her mother, Belle Agnes Hebert Hester of Houma; one son, John Belanger and wife, Kathy, of Bayou Blue; two daughters, Teri Fanguy and husband, Bret, and Monique Belanger of Houma; two sisters, Ada Belle Hester of Houma and Beverly Stephens of Houston; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Henry Millard Hester
• retired registered nurse and was a Navy Medical Corp veteran; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Richard Lawrence ‘Dickie’ Griffin Jr.

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

Victor J. Legendre

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

Richard Paul Louviere

• age 49, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Black, died at 3:39 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Beatrice Richard Louviere of Gibson; two brothers, Cary W. Louviere of Gibson and Barry G. Louviere of Houma; and one nephew, Norman "J. J." Bergeron of Bayou Black
• preceded in death by his father, Norman Anthony Louviere; and one brother, Norman J. "N. J." Louviere
• truck driver with Red Man Inc., past employee of Louisiana Compressor Maintenance and parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; remembered for being outgoing, generous and always giving
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Glynn Dale Molinere

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious services Tuesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet Molinere; one stepson, Shawn LeBoeuf and wife, Regina; one stepdaughter, Angie LeBoeuf; one daughter, Caressa Molinere; one good friend, Lana LeBoeuf; three brothers, Gary Molinere and wife, Dorothy, Kenneth Molinere and wife, Barbara Dion, and Floyd Molinere and wife, Nina; one sister, Carolyn Ordoyne and husband, Craig; two step-granddaughters, Amber and Shelby LeBoeuf; and two step-grandsons, Christopher and Austin Babin
• preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Cleveland Molinere; and one brother, Cleveland Molinere Jr.
• VFW member
• Samart Funeral Home

 

MARCH 23, 2004

Keith J. Cheramie

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

Ronnie J. Cheramie

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

Enolia Griffin Guilbeau

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, March 22, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raleigh Guilbeau; two sons, Jimmy and Robert Toups; two daughters, Beverly Cheramie and Carol Cheramie; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Oria Kiger Griffin; one grandchild, Jimmy Toups Jr.; and four brothers, Derris, Richard, Eunice and Gilbert Griffin
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary; Catholic

Glynn Dale Molinere

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004
• funeral services were scheduled today at Montegut Baptist Church
• survived by his wife, Gwen Boquet Molinere; one stepson, Shawn LeBoeuf and wife, Regina; one step-daughter, Angie LeBoeuf; one daughter, Caressa Molinere; his good friend, Lana LeBoeuf; three brothers, Gary Molinere and wife, Dorothy, Kenneth Molinere and wife, Barbara Dion, and Floyd Molinere and wife, Nina; one sister, Carolyn Ordoyne and husband, Craig; two step-granddaughters, Amber and Shelby LeBoeuf; two step-grandsons, Christopher and Austin Babin; and his nieces and nephews, Corey Molinere and wife, Chanda, Corina DeMello and husband, Jason, Christi Molinere, Crystal Lirette and husband, Keith, Chris Scott, Kenny Falon and Tiffany Dion, Tara Waggener, Craig and Dorian Ordoyne, and Brandi Clark and Daniel Molinere
• preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Cleveland Molinere; and one brother, Cleveland Molinere Jr.
• member of the VFW
• Samart Funeral Home

Walter James O’Quinn Sr.

• age 83, a native of Lee County, N.C., and resident of Thomasville, N.C., died Sunday, March 21, 2004
• visitation today at J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Harold O’Quinn and wife, Nicki, of Apex, N.C., Jerry O’Quinn and wife, Laura, of Houma and W.J. O’Quinn Jr. and wife, Gayle, of Thomasville; one sister, Iola Buchanan of Sanford, N.C.; one brother, Joe O’Quinn and wife, Annie Lou, of Sanford; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Gray O’Quinn; his parents, Neal and Lola Stone O’Quinn; one infant daughter, Betty Jean; and two sisters, Maggie Underwood and Susie O’Quinn
• retired from Textile Machinery manufacturing industry; U. S. World War II Army veteran and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Randy Leon Randolph

• age 31, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the House of Prayer Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Beatrice Randolph; five brothers, Ajikee, Don Lyn Jr., Corey, Brandon and Jeremy Randolph; and four sisters, Cyntori Randolph, Gabrielle Randolph, Nashonda Garner and Sommer Lyn Randolph
• preceded in death by his father, Don Randolph
• member of First United Pentecostal Church House of Prayer

 

MARCH 24, 2004

Ronnie J. Cheramie

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

John A. Duplantis Sr.

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

Ralph G. Fagan Sr.

• age 75, a native of Silas, Ala., former resident of Lucedale, Miss., and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Laura Lee V. Fagan; two sons, Ralph "Buster" Fagan Jr. and Kent J. Fagan; one daughter, Kim F. Lance; one brother, Rex Fagan; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Ada Lee Taylor Fagan; one son, Todd J. Fagan; and one sister, Louise Fagan
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Norris Joseph Galliano Sr.

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

Jeanette Marguerite Lyons LeBouef

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Emerson, Ark., died Saturday, March 20, 2004
• rosary recited Friday at Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia, Ark.; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
• survived by one son, Dale P. LeBouef and wife, Shirley, of Emerson; two daughters, Denise Freeman and husband, Carl Sr. of Emerson; and Paula Poiencot and husband, Michael, of Houma; two brothers, Jaral Lyons Sr. and wife, Jeanetta, of Chauvin, and Rayne Lyons and wife, Brenda, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Mrs. Titus (Geraldine) Savoie Sr. and Mrs. Edward (Madonna) Poiencot Jr., both of Houma; three grandsons, Carl Jr. and Greggory Freeman and Shawn LeBouef; three granddaughters, Shawntel and Shantel LeBouef and Mrs. Lester (Miki Sue) Skinner; four great-grandsons, Carl III and Alec Freeman, Jacob Skinner and Joshua Poiencot Jr.; and one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Skinner
• preceded in death by her parents, Hillard James and Lillie May Lyons Lirette; her husband, Irving P. LeBouef; one brother, James "Jim" Lyons; one sister, Mayola Rhodes; and one grandson, Joshua Poiencot
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy R