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William Beauford Jones Jr.
Services for William Jones Jr., 85, will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating. interment will be in the Rosehill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Evangeline Funeral Home, which will reopen at 11 a.m. Sunday until time of services.
A native of Bogalusa and a resident of New Iberia for more than 60 years, Mr. Jones died at 11:30 a.m. May 1, 1998 at a New Iberia Hospital.
Mr. Jones was a graduate of Isidore Newman School and Tulane University. After doing graduate work in Business Administration at Harvard University, he operated the Ben Franklin Store in New Iberia for 10 years. He then worked with his father at Wm. B. Jones & Son Inc. for 15 years and then owned and operated Wm. B. Jones, an appliance & air-conditioning business, for more than 25 years. During World War II, he served in the Navy as a Communication Officer on a Minesweeper in the Mediterranean area during the invasion of southern France. Upon his return, he was one of the first businessmen to become involved in the air-conditioning field. After closing his appliance business on South Lewis, he reconditioned room air-conditioners and sold new ones at his shop on the Twenty Arpent Road. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in New Iberia. For several years, Mr. Jones belonged to the Rotary Club, the Krewe of Andalusia and the Krewe of Iberians.
He is survived by his wife, Mary-Ingrid Nelson Jones of New Iberia; one daughter, Ingrid Jones Booth of Richardson, Texas ; two grandchildren, Erin Alisal Booth and Benjamin Nelson Booth both of Richardson, Texas and one brother, Louis McKnight Jones of Covington, La.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his son, William “Bill” Jones III and his parents, William Jones Sr. and Bonnie Eloise McKnight Jones.
Pallbearers are Peter Boyd Doremus, John William Booth, Louis McKnight Jones, Jose Sanchez, Gerald Hubbard and Alfred Smith Landry.
Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Landry, Edward Dauterive Jr., G.K. Munson, William Watson and Ray Himel and Frank Russell Courts.
The Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
Beverly Ann Neal
Services for Beverly Ann Neal, 73, the former Beverly Ann Perrodin, will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas James officiating. interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7:30-10 a.m. Monday at the Journet-Bolden Funeral Home Chapel.
A native of St. Martinville and resident of New Iberia for many years, Mrs. Neal died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, May 1, 1998, in Iberia Medical Center from a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Neal is survived by one son, Vernon Neal Jr. of New Iberia; three daughters, Linda Neal Broussard of Houston, Beverly Neal Nezzete and Betty Neal Alexander, both of New Iberia; one brother, Peter Perrodin of New Iberia; five sisters, Isabelle Batiste of New Iberia, Arabelle Batiste of Lafayette, Darcine Perrodin of St. Martinville, Edna Fields of Galveston, Texas , and Diane Narcisse of Houston; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Neal Sr.; her father, Lionel Perrodin; her mother, Florida Guidry; and three brothers, Warren Perrodin, Rannel Perrodin and Lawrence Perrodin.
Pallbearers will be friends and family members.
The Journet-Bolden Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
Sydney Beauxis
Services for Sydney Marie Beauxis, 77, will begin at 4 p.m. Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany with the Rev. Mike Adams officiating. interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
By the request of the family, there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
A native of Gueydan and resident of New Iberia, Ms. Beauxis died at 9:35 a.m. Friday, May 1, 1998, at a local nursing home.
Ms. Beauxis attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana , Louisiana State University and Tulane University, where she received a master’s in social work. She was a social service worker for the American Red Cross and worked in Germany, Japan, Korea and the American southeast.
Ms. Beauxis is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Beauxis Ledbetter of Sylva, NC; two nephews, Jim Ledbetter of Orlando, Fla. and Tom Ledbetter of Galveston, Texas and one great-niece, Addie Ledbetter of Orlando.
Ms. Beauxis was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Dorothy Snoddy Beauxis, and one brother, James F. Beauxis.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross of Iberia Parish, 121 W. Pershing St., New Iberia, La. 70560.
The Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
Rose A. Doucette
LOREAUVILLE – Services for Rose “Gram” Doucette, 89, the former Rose Antoine, will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church with the Rev. John V. Choorackunnel officiating. interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-10 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. rosary, at the Fletcher Funeral Home Chapel, which will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, with the motorcade traveling to Loreauville.
A native of Loreauville and resident of New Iberia for many years, Mrs. Doucette died at 7:48 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at Iberia Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Doucette was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and the altar society. She was employed by Bishop Vincent Harris of Beaumont, Texas , for many years.
Mrs. Doucette is survived by one son, Daniel Clarence Doucette Sr. of New Iberia; one daughter, Mary Myrtle Doucette Williams of New Iberia; four granddaughters, Berrinda Gregorie Davis, Belinda Gregorie and Tamika Williams, all of New Iberia and Patricia Lewis of Port Arthur, Texas ; 10 grandsons, Danny Gregorie of Dayton, Texas , Warren Gregorie Sr., Jonathan Gregorie, Grayling Gregorie, Jaymie Williams Sr., Daniel Doucette Jr. and Neil Doucette, all of New Iberia, Paul Lewis and Darrell Lewis of Port Arthur and Dwight Lewis of Oakland, Calif.; 51 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Doucette was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Doucette; her parents, Ernest and Louise Vital Antoine Sr.; one daughter, Mary Stannie Lewis; three brothers, Leonard, Morris and Ernest Antoine Jr.; two sisters, Bertha Barnes and Harriet Antoine; two grandaughters, Myrtle Rose Gregorie and Rose Marie Doucette; and one great-grandchild, Carlon Gregorie.
Pallbearers will be Paul Gregorie, Danny Pervis Gregorie, Neil Doucette, Danny John Gregorie Jr., Daniel C. Doucette Jr. and Donovan Segura.
Honorary pallbearers will be Warren Gregorie Sr., Danny John Gregorie Sr., Jaymie Williams Sr., Jonathan Gregorie, Grayling Gregorie, Warren Gregorie III, Derrien Williams, Jermaine Gregorie, Paul Lewis, Darrell Lewis, James Lewis, Shedrick Lewis, Carl Davis, Raymond Doucette.
The Fletcher Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
Luce R. Boudreaux
CATAHOULA – Services for Mrs. Lazin Boudreaux, 78, the former Luce Robicheaux will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, 1998, at St. Ritas Catholic Church. interment will be in the Lady of Our Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday with a 7 p.m. rosary at the Dion Hall, which will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday until time of Services.
The Evangeline Funeral Home of St. Martinville is in charge of arrangements.
Delbert R. Todd
YOUNGSVILLE - Services for Delbert Ray Todd, 43, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church with the Rev. Louis Vu officiating.
Visitation will be from 6-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary at David Funeral Home in Broussard, which will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
A native of Kewanee, Ill., and resident of Youngsville, Mr. Todd died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 1998, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
He was a facilities manager for OSCA of Lafayette for over 17 years. Mr. Todd Passed away after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was a former resident of New Iberia and played with numerous bands in and around Acadiana as an organist. The last band he played with was “Horizon” of New Iberia. He was the organist for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Iberia for 12 years and also at St. Anne’s Church for four years. Mr. Todd graduated from Kewanee High School, was a graduate from Augustine College in Rock Island, Ill., and from USL of Lafayette with a master’s degree in business administration.
Mr. Todd is survived by his wife, Jenny Parich Todd of Youngsville; two sons, Adam J. Todd and Andy P. Todd, both of Youngsville; two daughters, Alison Marin and Aimee Todd, both of Youngsville; his parents, Vern K. Todd and Bette Hamm Todd of Kewanee; his maternal grandmother, Edna Hamm of Kewanee; one brother, Randy and his wife, Linda Todd of Kewanee; one sister, Mrs. Dave (Rebecca) Mitro of Kewanee; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sam Parich Sr. and Aimee Parich of New Iberia; three brothers-in-law, Mike Parich of New Iberia, Wesley Parich and Sam Parich Jr., both of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray Hamm; and his paternal grandparents, Vern K. Todd and Edith Todd.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family of Mr. Todd would like to extend their heartfelt and deepest thanks to Hospice of Acadiana for making this difficult illness and time a very comforting good-bye. Their care will never be forgotten.
The David Funeral Home of Broussard is in charge of arrangements.
Hillary P. Landry
KAPLAN - Services for Hillary Paul “Buck” Landry, 57, were held at 11 a.m. today at Vincent Funeral Home with the Rev. Donavan Labbe’ officiating. interment was in the Kaplan Cemetery.
A resident of Maurice, Mr. Landry died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Lafayette General Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanelle Duhon Landry of Maurice; one son, Carol Landry and his wife Rhonda of Kaplan; one daughter, Sharon Herpin and her husband Tommy of Maurice; his father, Chester A. Landry Sr. of Erath; four brothers, Andrew Landry of Erath, Jessie Landry of Delcambre, Albert C. Landry Jr. and Willis P. Landry, both of New Iberia; seven sisters, Ruby Louviere and Lucille L. Horton, both of Jeanerette, Grace LeBlanc and Shirley Delahoussaye, both of New Iberia, Barbara Saucier of Erath, Delores Landry of Duson and Jeanelle L. Romero of Coteau; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Landry was preceded in death by his mother, Elgie Hebert Landry; and two brothers, Stephen Landry and Isaac Landry.
The Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Comeaux
Services for Mildred Comeaux, 52, will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with the Rev. Michael Guidry officiating. interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary at David Funeral Home, which will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
A native and resident of New Iberia, Ms. Comeaux died at 8:58 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 1998, at her residence.
She was employed as a clerk for more than 10 years for Gary’s Drug Store.
Ms. Comeaux is survived by her mother, Yolande Broussard Comeaux of New Iberia; five brothers, Barry P. Comeaux, Charles C. Comeaux, Donald A. Comeaux and Gerald J. Comeaux, all of New Iberia and Ray J. Comeaux of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two sisters, Lou Ann Comeaux Dugas and Katie Comeaux Morel, both of New Iberia; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Comeaux; and two sisters, Gloria A. Comeaux and Elaine Comeaux Segura.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Comeaux, Barry Comeaux, Charles Comeaux, Ray Comeaux, Lou Ann Dugas and Katie Morel.
Honorary pallbearer will be Seth Comeaux.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana.
The David Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
