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MARTIN
NORCO - Linda Jean Martin, 54, a native of Norco and resident of LaPlace, died Nov. 3, 2004. She was the wife of James Martin and mother of Barry, Randolph, Patrick, Byron and Rondell Martin.
She was also the daughter of Sadie Mae Scott, and the late Harry Scott Sr., and sister of Betty Bailey, Beverly, Gwendolyn, Harry Jr., Tyrone, and the late Roger Scott Sr.
She is also survived by 24 grandchildren.
Services were Nov. 8 at Greater Good Hope Baptist Church, Norco, with interment at Montz Memorial Park.
ST. PIERRE
PAULINA - Manuel "Black" St. Pierre, a resident of Paulina, died Nov. 4, 2004. He was the husband of Noemie Forsyth St. Pierre and father of Manuel Jr., Al Sr., and Joy St. Pierre, and the late Louis St. Pierre.
He was also the son of Louis Sr. and Hermina Loupe St. Pierre, and brother of Briget Martin, Margarite Brown, Lorraine Matherne, Ina Mae Veron, Ida Louise Roddy, Jessie, John, Warren, Harry, Freddie, Glynn and George St. Pierre, and the late Louis St. Pierre Jr.
He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two grandchildren.
He was a Korean Conflict veteran, Colonial Sugar retiree and member of VFW Post 5852 and St. James Boat Club.
Services were Nov. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, with interment at the church mausoleum.
BABIN
LAPLACE - Oscar "Butch" Babin Jr., 63, a native and resident of LaPlace, died Nov. 9, 2004. He was the husband of Sylvia Villemont Babin and father of Angie Cambre.
He was also the son of the late Oscar Sr., and Lydie Brignac Babin.
He is also survived by two grandchildren.
Services were Nov. 11 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace, with interment at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace.
FRANCOIS
EDGARD - George E. "Spike" Francois Sr., 79, a native and resident of Edgard, died Nov. 6, 2004. He was the husband of the late Dorothy P. Francois, and father of Moyna Numa, Leona Bailey, George Jr., Nathaniel, Charles, Bobby, Reginald, Franchester, and the late Herman and Roland Francois.
He was also the son of the late Welman Francois and Luma B. Chandler, and brother of Geraldine Fields, Yvonne Fisher, Camille Johnson , Carol Ann Doley, Mary and Betty Chandler, and the late Audrey Robertson, Frederick and Leroy Chandler.
He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services are today at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
MEGGS
ALGIERS - Raymond Leo Meggs, 71, a native of New Orleans, resident of St. Rose for 35 years and resident of Marrero for one year, died Nov. 5, 2004.
He was the fathe of Shaun Weary, Wendell and Raymond Meggs Jr., and stepfather of Mary Smith and Valerie Smith.
He was also the son of the late Ruth Naomi Davis and Ferdinand Meggs Sr., stepson of Marion Vincent, brother of Ella Mae Hayes, Sadie Brown, Albertha Harrington, Ferdinand Jr., the Rev. Clarence, the Rev. Ozzie and Michael Meggs.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Nov. 12 at St. Joseph Outreach Baptist Church, Algiers, with interment at Carrollton Cemetery, New Orleans.
NELSON
ST. JAMES - Gustavia Davis Charles Nelson, 73, a native and resident of St. James, died Nov. 7, 2004. She was the wife of the late Rev. Joseph Nelson Sr., and mother of Hazel Rodrigue, Gloria Smith, Lisa Hart, Shelia, Shelita, Mary, Paulette, Joseph and Clyde Nelson.
She was also the sister of Geneva Everitt, Eloria Martin, Delores Charles, Julia Adams, Edward Jr., Morris Sr., Matthew, Alvin, and the late Isaac, Israel, Jacob, Romales and Ivory Charles.
She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Services are today at 11 a.m., at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at Buena Vista Cemetery, Lemonville. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
ROUSSEVE
EDGARD - Helmuth V. Rousseve Sr., 96, a native and resident of Edgard, died Nov. 8, 2004.
He was the father of Lona Millet, Peggy and Helmuth Rousseve Jr.
He was also the son of the late Emile and Eva Rousseve and brother of the late Rhea Lapayrolerie, Roland, Edwin and Lionel Rousseve.
He is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were Nov. 12 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard, with interment at the church cemetery.
Vicknair
Gene Joseph “Bullet” Vicknair Passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008. Age 62.
Beloved husband of Marlene Babin Vicknair. Father of Troy A. Vicknair and wife Renee and Tanya V. Andrepont and husband Alan, grandfather of Brook and Brandon Vicknair and Jason and Blair Andrepont, son of Ernest and Congetta Vickair, deceased employee of Shell Oil Co. in Norco for 34 years. Raised in Norco and a resident of LaPlace for 34 years.
Gene was the first veteran to enter the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve on June 11, 2007.
Donatons are accepted at the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater N.O. Region, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121.
Digirolamo
Nicholas Digirolamo, age 83, died on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Ochsner Regional Hospital in Kenner. A native of Norco, he was owned Ben Franklin Store in Norco and taught physical education with St. Charles Parish Public Schools. A Veteran of U. S. Marine Recon Unit in World War II.
Survivors include wife, Myrt Digirolamo of Norco; three daughters: Donna Givens and her husband, Ellery of Franklinton; Deena Rigby and her husband, Glen of League City, Texas ; Darla LeBlanc and her husband, Michael of Hahnville; brother, Sal Digirolamo and his wife, Deanie of Norco; sisters: Santa Trosclair and her husband, Pete; Grace Giroir and her husband, Kirby; Josie Mire, Rose Songy and her husband, Gerald all of Norco; grandchildren: Gabby Givens; Anna, Ben and Olivia Rigby; Morgan and Mason LeBlanc .
Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Ciravolo Digirolamo; sister, Marie Robert and her husband, Harold; brother-in-law, Paul Mire.
When he was released from the Marines he went to Hinds Junior College on a football scholarship; also went to Tulane University on a football scholarship and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education; Worked for Shell Oil; Opened the Ben Franklin and was the owner for 14 years before retiring as a Physical Education Teacher. He was inducted into the Hinds Junior College Hall of Fame and avid supporter of Tulane Athletics. A member of Norco Civic Association, Knights of Columbus, Former First Vice President of the Norco Lions Club, American Legion Post in Norco and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eight years as Commissioner, Ponchartrain Levee Board.
Services were held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco on Tuesday, September 16.
Howard
Anna Lee Jones Howard was called to her eternal home on September 11, 2008, after a courageous battle to overcome the effects of a massive stroke. She was born in Montz on July 25, 1928 to Jesse Eual Jones and Anna Duhon Jones. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted member of St. Joan of Arc Church as well as a teacher at St. Joan of Arc School for 40 years. She was loved by all who knew her and whose lives she touched. Her talents were as limitless as her love of life and family. One of her greatest pleasures was quilting heirlooms for her grandchildren. She was a talented seamstress and took great pride in sewing special occasion dresses and gowns for her granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James E. Howard, her eldest son John E. Howard and a sister Mary Alice Guidry.
She is survived by her daughter Susan Zeringue and husband Leon, sons James (Buzz) Howard and wife Carolyn, David Howard and wife Marsha, and Mark Howard, grandchildren Jason Zeringue and wife Erin, Jonathan Zeringue and wife Laurie, Alison Howard and husband Mike, Christopher, Amanda, Courtney, Abby, Katie, John and Brittany Howard, great-grandchildren Alyssa Frederick, Coleman and Camille Zeringue, sisters Enid Duhe and Jewel Breaux and husband Claud and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitaton andservices were at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace on Monday, September 15. Burial in St. Peter Cemetery
in Reserve.
