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Obituaries September, 2004 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  05 November 2004

 

SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

Joseph J. Cheramie

• age 87, a native of Larose and resident of Vacherie, died Aug. 30, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his daughter, Margaret Cheramie; and sister, Clara C. Babin
• preceded in death by his wife, Aurelia Brock Cheramie; parents, Leopold and Julia Ledet Cheramie; and siblings, Leopaul Cheramie, Clarence Cheramie, Cora C. Orgeron and Louis Cheramie Sr.
• Welsh Funeral Home of Gonzales

Anna Mae C. Lafont

• age 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6 p.m. Aug. 30, 2004
• visitation Thursday and Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery; survived by her son, Rickey Lafont; sister, Lorraine C. Reeves; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edless "Gaya" Lafont; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie; son, Harold Lafont; brothers, John and Harold Cheramie; sister, Merita C. Doucet; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 2, 2004

Joe Barry

• age 65, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Aug. 31, 2004
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Thibodeaux Barrios; brother, Roy Barrios Jr.; and sisters, Iona Melancon, Vivian Griffin and Gerri Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Callais Barrios Sr.; and brother, Roy Barrios Sr.
• he had a gold record "I’m a Fool to Care;" an avid musician and member of Westwego Hall of Fame, Louisiana Hall of Fame and Gulf Coast Hall of Fame
• Samart Funeral Home

Homer F. Boudreaux

• age 92, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by a grandson, Robert Bonck; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gros Boudreaux; parents, Francie Gauther Boudreaux and Omer Boudreaux; a sister, Albather B. Rottlor
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Roy L. Campo

• age 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Aug. 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Edna Oncale Campo; sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin and Darla Campo, Wayne and Patricia Campo; daughters and son-in-law, Geraldine Campo, Lisa and Bolo Gilmore; brothers, Clyde and Eugene Campo; sister, Elmire Gilbert; and grandchildren, Tara, Clint and Chase Campo, Cherie C. Harvey and Kyle Gilmore
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Annette Daudmon Campo; and brothers, Owen, Abby, Joseph Jr. and Alvin Campo
• retired mail carrier and World War II veterans, a member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He was an avid fisherman
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lloyd Bernard ‘Hollywood Swinger’ Cheatham

• native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6 p.m. Aug. 26, 2004, at Chabert Medical Center in Houma
• visitation Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in St. Phillip Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by a devoted and loving companion, Ruthlem Thomas; daughters, Angela Pierce and Shawn Cheatham of Destrehan and Tequila Cosie of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Shawane Cosie of New Orleans; sisters, Jessie C. Jackson, Laura C. Holloway and Jacqueline C. Johnson, all of Ladadieville, Audrey C. Johnson, MaryGrace C. Porter and Linda C. West, all of Thibodaux, and Donna C. Smith of Schriever; two godchildren, Gwendolyn Cooks and Keith Holloway; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Mary Bates and Irving Cheatham Sr.; brothers, Albert, Dave, John, Melvin, Raymond, Irving Jr. and James Carol Cheatham; sisters, Annie Belle Edmond, Bessie Mitchell and Mary Alice Oatis; son, Lloyd Cheatham Jr.; stepson, Wayne Cosie
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Clerfe Louis Daigle

• age 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by a devoted friend, Lucille Hernandez; son, Louis Daigle and daughter-in-law Judy Blanchard Daigle; daughter, Susan Bourgeois and son-in-law Frank Bourgeois; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Celina Chiasson Daigle; parents, Eno and Velma Thibodaux Daigle; brothers, Albert and Robert Daigle; sisters, Leonise Richard and Solonge Boudreaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Carl ‘Mickey’ Loupe

• age 55, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 3:15 p.m. Aug. 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gwen Cortez Loupe; parents, Jeanne K. and Aurelian Loupe; son, Darby Loupe; daughter, Tiffany Thibodaux; brothers, Peter, Stuart and Andrew Loupe; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robin Loupe
• Samart Funeral Home

James E. Taylor

• age 84, a native of Aberdeen, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 31, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elsie Legendre Taylor; son and daughters-in-law, James L. and Sandra Taylor; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynette T. and Kermit Cortez, Michele T. and Richard Benoit; sister, Virginia Sanders; and grandchildren, April, Micheal, Robert, Jessica, Bryce, Dione, Shannon, Justin, Alyssa, Elizabeth and Ethan
• preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Beatrice Bean Taylor; brothers, William Earl, Claude "C. A." and Durley Taylor; served in three wars; retired school teacher
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Henry Eugene ‘Gene’ Yoes Jr.

• age 81, died Aug. 30, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Alexander Funeral Home in Norco; mass of burial celebrated Monday at Sacred Heart Church, with burial at the St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his children, Henry E. Yoes III of Lake Charles, Marsha Y. Sciortino of Mandeville, Pamela Y. Leon of Baton Rouge, Michael Yoes Sr. of Destrehan, Cynthia Yoes of Grand Isle, Patrick Yoes Sr. of Norco, Rebecca Y. Becnel of Luling and Tracy Yoes of Gonzales; 21 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; three daughters-in-law; and four sons-in-law
• born in Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School before entering the U. S. Army and participating in World War II; reentered Louisiana State University where he graduated in journalism in 1948; began working for the Abbeville Meridional newspaper; re-enlisted in the U. S. Army, and then returned to civilian life by working for the Lafourche Comet; in 1954 he purchased the St. Charles Herald and moved to St. Charles Parish; during his tenure as editor and publisher, he and the newspaper won several Louisiana Press Association awards, including the community Service Award; also edited the Kenner City News for a while. He operated HEY Services Inc.; in 1991, he authored the book "The Pursuit of Academic Excellence," a history of education in St. Charles Parish; lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Richard Favrot, who cared for him during a long battle with cancer; survived throat cancer in the 1970s; publisher and editor of the St. Charles Herald
• Alexander Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2004

Ruther Mae Elam Brown

• age 64, a native of East Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry Brown of Thibodaux; father, Joseph Elam of Geismer; daughter, Sherrie Brown Streams of Thibodaux; son, Johnny Brown of Thibodaux; sister, Evelyn Dangerfield of Thibodaux; brother, Milton T. White of Gray; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Barbara White
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church; hobbies included caring for plants and flowers
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Carl ‘Mickey’ Loupe

• age 55, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 3:15 p.m. Aug. 31, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gwen Cortez Loupe; parents, Jeanne K. and Aurelian Loupe; son, Darby Loupe; daughter, Tiffany Thibodaux; brothers, Peter, Stuart and Andrew Loupe; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brother, Robin Loupe
• Samart Funeral Home

Edward Joseph ‘Lu Lu’ Pitre Sr.

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 70 years, Aurelia Galliano Pitre of Houma; sons, Jean Pitre of Wyoming, Daniel Pitre and Edward Pitre Jr. of Houma, Jerry Pitre of Thibodaux and Ricky Pitre of Chauvin; daughters, Lerna Picou and Judy Darcey of Houma; brothers, Horace Sr. and Alvin Pitre of Houma; 26 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Euzelien and Agnes Trosclair Pitre; sons, Sterling and Larry Pitre; brothers, Lawrence, Clarence, Junius and Andrew Pitre; sisters, Gladys Pitre, Vivian Thibodaux and Florance Robichaux; and grandson, Kerry Pitre
• retired laborer with 27 years of service to the Terrebonne Parish government and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

James E. Taylor

• age 84, a native of Aberdeen, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Aug. 31, 2004
• visitation today and Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elsie Legendre Taylor; son and daughters-in-law, James L. and Sandra Taylor; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynette T. and Kermit Cortez, Michele T. and Richard Benoit; sister, Virginia Sanders; and grandchildren, April, Michael, Robert, Jessica, Bryce, Dione, Shannon, Justin and Clayton; and great-grandchildren Alyssa, Elizabeth, Ethan, and one great-grandchild expected
• preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Beatrice Bean Taylor; brothers, William Earl, Claude "C. A." and Durley Taylor
• served in three wars; retired school teacher
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 4, 2004

Jeanette Thomassie Plaisance

• age 71, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off died at 9:18 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation until funeral time today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Rudy Mitchell Plaisance; one daughter, Rhonda Plaisance Suttle; one brother, Phillip Thomassie Sr.; two sisters, Judith Boudreaux and Annette Burnett; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Rhenette Savoi Thomassie; two sons, Rudy Mitchell Plaisance Jr. and Robert Mark Plaisance; one sister Evelyn Sevin; and two brothers, Louis Thomassie Jr. and Harry Thomassie Sr.
• Catholic

George Louis Rochenbaugh Jr.

• age 60, a native of Patterson and resident of Temple, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• graveside service and interment today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; his remains were cremated
• survived by four children, Philip of Gretna; Michael and wife, Amorette, of El Paso, Texas; Greg and wife, Miki, of Bayou Vista; and Dawn Rockenbaugh of Chackbay; one brother, Ronald of Patterson; three sisters, Rose Gough and husband, Gary, of Lafayette; Evelyn Estay and husband, Ron, of Patterson; and Pat Lirette and husband, Mikem of Schriever; and seven grandchildren, Logan, Seth, Bristol, Shelby, Justin, Colin and Kelcie
• graduated from Patterson High School and began a 20-year career in the U. S. Army; upon retirement from the military, he began a second career as a systems analyst for the Daughters of Charity in Grand Prairie, Texas; in 1999 he continued his career working for Siemens-White Group in Temple until he became ill last year; died after a valiant battle with cancer

 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2004

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2004

George Joseph Allemand Jr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:35 p.m. Sept. 3, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Sidney Sr., Lester, Haze, Adam and Michael Allemand; daughters, Wilma, Hazel and Linda Allemand and Eve Lee Davis; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Stella Ledet Allemand; parents, George Allemand Sr. and Denysia Callahan Allemand; granddaughter, Cindy Allemand Stevens; grandson, Jacques Allemand; great-granddaughter, Shelly Marie Stevens; brothers, Willie Sr., Xavier and O’Neil Allemand; half-brothers, Levy, William and Harry Ledet; step-brothers, Abel, Lubin, Phillip, John and Eddie Allemand; sister, Georgina Melancon, half-sister, Lillian Daigle; three step-sisters, Camille Barrios, Bertha Hartman and Brigette Melancon
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Keith Joseph Babin

• age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his former wife, Debbie Perk; parents, Earl and Grace Thibodeaux Babin; son and daughter-in-law, Damian and Angela Vedros Babin; daughter, Kristen Babin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Craig and Tammy Babin and Mark and Cindy Babin; sister-in-law, Penny Babin; sister, Tina Folse and companion John Duke; and grandchildren, Drake and Graci Babin
• preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Robichaux Babin; grandparents, Isley and Flossie Porche Thibodeaux, Clovis Jr. and Lilly Babin; and brother, Lane Babin
• member of the Masonic Temple and Cajun Cruisers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Sharon Robichaux Babin

• age 48, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Mabel Sevin Robichaux; stepmother, Bettie Stevens Robichaux; son and daughter-in-law, Damian and Angela Vedros Babin; daughter, Kristen Babin; brothers, Marty and Mark Robichaux; sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and Scott Arcement; a stepbrother; four step-sisters; three nephews; and grandchildren, Drake and Graci Babin
• preceded in death by her husband, Keith Joseph Babin; father, Junior Robichaux; grandparents, Luke Sr. and Antonia Arabie Sevin and Clarence and Lena Folse Robichaux; and sister, Marcia Robichaux
• member of the Cajun Cruisers
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Joseph J. Barbera Jr.

• age 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of St. Joseph Manor in Thibodaux, died Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated at the church
• survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Tramonte Barbera; daughter, Frances Barbera Ordoyne of Austin, Texas; sisters-in-law, Mamie T. Barbera of Thibodaux, Ruth R. Barbera of Napoleonville and Margaret T. Tramonte of Galveston, Texas; and grandchildren, Cecily O. Johnson, Alecia O. Goode and Angela Ordoyne, all of Auxin; and great-grandchild, Jonah Goode
• preceded in death by his son, Leonared J. Barbera; brothers, Sam C. and Jerome A. Barbera; son-in-law, Terry Ordoyne; and parents, Joseph Sr. and Frances Locascio Barbera of Napoleonville

Jennie S. Boudreaux

• age 87, a native of Vacherie and resident of Greensboro, N.C., died Sept. 3, 2004
• prayer service held Tuesday at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel in Greensboro; visitation followed the prayer service; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Greensboro, with burial at Lakeview Memorial Park
• survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna Lee Boudreaux Carr and Bill of Julian, N.C. brothers and sisters-in-law, James F. and Mabel Smith of Baton Rouge, John H. and Thelma Smith of St. James and George D. Smith of Denham Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Smith Dugas and Bobby of Lafayette; grandaughter and her spouse, Kelly Marie and Benny Jones and William John Carr Jr. of Julian; and great-grandchildren, Makayla Woods of Climax, N.C. and Taylor Jones of Julian

Carolyn E. Scott Daniels

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma died at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 3, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at Living Word Church in Houma; religious service held Tuesday at Living Word Church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Vincent L. Daniels of Freehold, N.J.; son, Nathanial Triggs of Hawaii; daughter, Saundra D. Triggs of Houma; brothers, Clifton B. Jr. of Raceland, Richard A. of San Antonio, Willie M. of Houston, James T. and Victor of Thibodaux and Ellery Scott of Norwalk, Calif.; sisters, Rose Mary James, Marsha M. Scott of Thibodaux, Louise A. Scott of Henderson, Nev., and Sarah D. Scott of Norwalk; and grandchildren, Sierra S. Mebane of Houma, Jody K. Young of Thibodaux and Jessica Triggs of Hawaii
• preceded in death by her parents, Clifton Scott Sr. and Victoria Allen Scott; and brothers, Gilbert and Cornell Scott
• retired supervisor of special education for the Terrebonne Parish School Board; graduated cum laude from Nicholls State University in 1979 with a bachelor of arts degree in special education and a minor in elementary education; received a master’s in education from Nicholls in 1985, majoring in learning disabled with a minor in psychology; had plus-30 hours at Nicholls with an emphasis in administration, elementary grades; worked with mentally retarded, learning disabled, mild and moderate students, grades kindergarten through 12; an assessment teacher, supervisor of student teaching, child-search coordinator and parish or city supervisor/director of special education; member of Living Word Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clarabelle Walker Danos

• age 84, a native and resident of Larose died at 7:33 a.m. Sept. 4, 2004
• mass of burial celebrated today at Holy Rosary Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Miller and Mae Ann Lefort Danos of Larose and the Rev. Dean Danos V.F. of Larose; daughter, Rita Danos Graver of Luling and her husband, Buddy Graver; brothers, Alcide and Jerry Walker; sisters, Rose Mae Breaux, Bertha Allemand and Gloria Walker, all of Larose; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Adam Danos; parents, Alcide Walker Sr. and Evelyn Orgeron Walker; brother, Stanley Walker; sister, Marjorie Rogers; granddaughter, Tammy Graver Balliviero; and great-grandson, Jared Graver
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of the Ladies Altar Society and Brides of the Most Blessed Trinity, and enjoyed embroidery and watching LSU and Saints football
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Rene J. ‘T. B.’ Plaisance

• age 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 3 a.m. Sept. 5, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clementine Cheramie Plaisance; son, Calvin J. Plaisance; daughter, Elaine Plaisance Callais; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Justilian and Emma Lee Plaisance; brothers, Sidney, Albert and Louis Plaisance; half brother, Justilian Plaisance; sisters, Louise Rodrigue Dufrene, Emily Pierce, Gladys Lassegne, Justillia "TeeYa" Esponge Charpentier and Alma Allemand
• third and fourth degree Knight of Columbus; retired oysterman and the second Louisiana Oyster King
• Samart Funeral Home

Theresa Louise Tyler Saylor

• age 60, a native of Gulfport, Miss. and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Louis William Saylor Jr. of Thibodaux; sons, Louis Saylor III and Matthew Michael Saylor; daughter, Thelma Marie Dupree; brother, Arthur Tyler; numerous step-brothers and sisters; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Tyler and Evelyn Francis Tyler
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland Joseph Tastet Sr.

• age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Robert J. Tastet; sons, Roland J. and Joseph P. Tastet; brother, Roy Tastet; sister, Rosemary Tastet; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Ida Curole Tastet
• Catholic and enjoyed bicycle riding; retired from Valentine Sugars after 34 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 7, 2004

Thomas A. ‘Boo’ Breaux Jr.

• age 21, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 4:14 p.m. Sept. 5, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum
• survived by his parents, Thomas A. Sr. and Mary Lambert Breaux; grandparents, Sidonia Breaux of Lockport, Henry J. Jr. and Marine Levet Lambert; brother, Mark T. Breaux; half-sister, Colette Breaux; aunts and uncles, Buddy Breaux, Joycelyn and Russell Nash, Henry J. Lambert III and Debbie Beechler, Anne and Ken Runnells, Keely and Kenneth Lambert, Yvonne and Ronnie Riehm and Janis and Thomas Lambert Sr.; and a nephew and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by a half brother, John G. Breaux; grandfather, E.J. Breaux; and uncle, David Lambert
• family members served as pallbearers
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home of Baton Rouge

Norman Joseph Prosperie

• age 67, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Crestview, Fla., died at 3:45 a.m. Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Natascha Reibold Prosperie of Crestview; mother, Dorothy Bascle Prosperie of Houma; son, Nicholas Alexander Prosperie of Crestview; daughters, Debbie Bergeron of Crestview, Misty Cortez of Schriever, Desiree Selden of Niceville, Fla. and Sabrina Prosperie of Tampa, Fla.; brothers, James Prosperie of Tyler, Texas, and Michael Prosperie of Thibodaux; and sister, Gwendolyn A. Chaisson of Gray
• preceded in death by his father, Norman J. Prosperie
• retired U. S. Air Force veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ferdinand ‘Fuzz’ Rogers

• age 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 5:45 a.m. Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass of burial celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pearl Jabert Rogers of Bourg; mother, Lucina Bourg Rogers Hutchinson of Bourg; sons, Tommy and Dale Rogers of Bourg; daughter, Louise R. Aucoin of Des Allemands; brother, Earl Rogers of Montegut; sister, Imelda Derise of Mermentau; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Ferdinand Joseph Rogers Jr.; and granddaughter, Danette Rogers
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church; served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Montegut American Legion Post 0272; commercial fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Irvin Joseph ‘Congo’ Scott

• age 77, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Sept. 5, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Velina Josephine Dupre Scott of Houma; son, Daniel P. Scott of Bayou Blue; daughters, Suzanne Scott Herman of Houma, Patty J. Dupre of Bourg and Pam Scott Rollans of Houma; brothers, Albin A. Sr., Essie P. and Floyd J. Scott, all of Houma; sister, Norma Kaye Bourgeois of Houma; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Angelique A. Darcy; father and stepmother, Paul "Kye" Johnnie Scott and Emilina A. Scott; brothers, Harry J. Sr. and Carrol J. Scott; sister, Pearl M. Stoufflet
• retired carpenter and fisherman; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2004

Gertrude Arabie Folse

• age 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7 a.m. Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 73 years, Agney Folse; daughters, Dorothy F. Maronge and Dolores F. Davis; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Arabie Sr. and Emily Theriot Arabie; brothers, Alton, Uray, Wilmer "T-Coon" and Leonard "Lee Lee" Arabie Jr.; sister, Bernice Folse
• parishioner of St. Mary and was a member of the St. Mary Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America and served as head cook at Raceland Upper Elementary for 38 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carl Edward ‘Eddie’ Freeman Sr.

• age 81, a native of Vivian and resident of Lockport, died at 2:35 p.m. Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Ola Brunet Freeman; sons and daughter-in-law, Carl Jr., Jody and Monique Breaux Freeman, all of Lockport; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Ken Saucier of Houma, Holly and Wayne Bourgeois of Mississippi; sisters, Paula Guidry of Galliano, Betty Smith of Lockport and Bonnie Miller of Georgia; grandchildren, Will and Ben Freeman, Jennifer Matherne, John and Jesse Freeman, Ashley Beth and David Bourgeois; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Edith Freeman of Lockport
• World War II veteran where he received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon Award for the Patrol Bombing Squadron No. 18 for outstanding heroism; member of the Lockport American Legion; town alderman from 1972 to 1976; Texaco gauger for 24 years; owner of Eddie’s Men and Boys Clothing and Ola’s Fabric Shop; Lafourche Pairsh All Star fast pitch second baseman in the late 1950s
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

David J. Griffin

• age 52, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11 p.m. Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Sue Lichenstein; son Frank Griffin and wife, Christie; stepson, Terrance Lee II; stepdaughter, Shauna Rousse and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Xavier Ledezma and Layla Rousse
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Rita Anselmi Griffin; daughter, Sandi Marie Griffin
• trawler and owned the boat Tee Frank
• Samart Funeral Home

Willie Mae Owens Kennedy

• age 76, a native of Lena and resident of Gheens, died at 3:12 p.m. Sept. 3, 2004
• visitation Sunday at the Gheens Presbyterian Church; religious service held Sunday at the church, with burial at Epps Cemetery in Epps Tuesday
• survived by her husband, Charles F. Kennedy; sons, William and Charles "Terry" Kennedy; daughter, Jeanette Freeman; brothers, Selmon and Todd Owens; sister, Lovia Mosley; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Marie Beebe Owens; brother, Elmer Owens; and sister, Gladys Owens
• Samart Funeral Home

Roberta McCary

• age 82, a native of Pondareek, Okla., and resident of Fairfield, Ill., died Sept. 5, 2004
• religious service was held today at Johnson Chapel in Fairfield
• survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Weatherwax of Brookston, Ind.; brother, Dean Brown of Kansas; grandsons, Kelly McCary of Fairfield, Mike McCary of Thibodaux and Lonnie McCary of Chesapeake, Va.; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brown and Anna Garten; and husband, Jack McCary
• Johnson Funeral Home

Audrey Mae Legendre Szush

• age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, died Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial at St. Charles Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, James Warren Szush Sr.; children, Katen Thompson of Houma, James Warren Szush Jr. of Thibodaux, Patty Fleming of Phoenix and Robin Nalesnik of Marrero; sisters, Esterlina Walker and Dolores Landry; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Eves Legendre; and brother, Junius Legendre

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2004

Geoffrey Wendall Alexander

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; memorial service held Saturday at the church
• survived by his father, Roy E. Alexander; stepmother, Loretta V. Alexander; stepfather, Wayne Morgan; brother, Bruce Alexander; sisters, Charmaine Alexander and Roxanne Gee
• preceded in death by his mother, Claudette Rita Golden Alexander Morgan; and grandparents, Maurice and Ora Golden, Lotis Mack and Nora Alexander
• attended TARC and was a resident of Southdown Care Center
• Samart Funeral Home

Frances Autin Curole

• age 98, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 7:35 p.m. Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Dolores Curole Bourgeois and Dovie Curole Lyons; four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philocles Curole; parents, Pierre and Rosa Autin; brothers, Oliver, Benoit, Sandras, Etienne and Paul Autin; sisters, Justine Morvant and Pauline Danos; grandson, Todd Chiasson
• Falgout Funeral Home

Daryl Durocher

• age 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his grandfather, Urban Rodrigue; brothers, Leo and Rene Durocher and Travis and Ernie Richard Jr.; sisters, Laurie Durocher Bergeron, Anita Durocher Maxwell, Sheila Richard Breaux and Angela Richard White
• preceded in death by his parents, L.J. and Dolores Durocher Richard; and sister, Pamela Richard
• member of First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux
• Samart Funeral Home

Laura Lefort Guidry

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her daughter, Cynthia Guidry; brothers, Norman and Andrew Lefort Jr.; sisters, Doris Lefort, Lorraine Pierce, Audrey Burkett and Mae Ann Danos; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Mabry Guidry; parents, Andrew Sr. and Benisia Gaspard Lefort; brother, Rudy Lefort; and sisters, Norma Plaisance and Oletta Autin
• volunteer worker for Catholic Community Center in Galliano
• Samart Funeral Home

Lucia Guidry

• age 83, a native of Montegut and resident of Galliano died at 5:53 p.m. Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Allen Edward Guidry; son, Russell Guidry; daughters, Judy Lorraine, Sandra Gaspard and Arlene Hebert; brothers, Raymond and Emray Naquin; sisters, Necia Duet, Lorecia Duet, Elda Roundtree, Eula Mae Egle, Enid Chauvin and Cecile Levron; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Emilie Brunet Naquin; brothers, Usie and Henry Naquin; sisters, Lena Gowlik, Alcidie Battaglia, Enolia Vito and Ella Naquin; grandchildren, Chad and Thad Gaspard
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was very patriotic and liked wearing red, white and blue; great cook who loved family gatherings; passtime was gardening; enjoyed her camp in Pointe-aux-Chene and was a triplet to Necia and Lorecia Duet
• Falgout Funeral Home

Caleb Anthony Knight

• age 4, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 5, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Mark Congretational Church in Schriever; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Calvary Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Leon W. Antoine Sr. and Keiah E. Knight of Houma; brother, Leon W. Antoine Jr. of Houma; and sisters, Ta-Keyah L. Antoine of Houma and Shemayya Jones of Thibodaux
• member of the St. Mark Congregational Church in Schriever; enjoyed swimming and collecting Spider-Man items; student at Oakshire Elementary Pre-K
• Gertrude-Geddes-Willis Funeral Home

David ‘Jerry’ Vial, M. D.

• age 76, a native of Hanville and resident of Luling, died at 12:55 a.m. Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his first wife, Beverly Barre Vial; sons, David J., Stephen O., J. Kenneth, L. Andre and D. Frederick Vial, M.D.; daughters, M. Monica V. Benson, M.D., Lisa V. Prosser, Beverly V. Chester, Francesca Vial, Alicia Vial and Christina Vial; brother, Leon C. Vial III; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his second wife, Alice Grizzaffi Vial; parents, Leon C. Vial Jr. and Lucile Lowe Vial; son, Leon P. Vial
• member of St. Charles Masonic Lodge No. 445, Consistory and Jerusalem Temple and was St. Charles Parish coroner since 1967
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gordon ‘Jack’ Zeringue

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 p.m. Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Pertuit Zeringue; daughter, Lois M. Zeringue; brother, Olezime "O. J." Zeringue; sister, Eunice Elliot of Mount Herman
• preceded in death by his parents, Viltresse and Olivia Hebert Zeringue; brother, Viltresse "Duke" Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Mary
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2004

Elmo Paul Orgeron

• age 52, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died Sept. 9, 2004
• visitation Sunday and Monday at First Baptist Church in Larose; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Tanya Caillouet Orgeron; mother, Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron; sons, Derrick and Dustin Orgeron; daughters, Kayla and April Orgeron; brothers, Willy "Billy," Ronald and Rameaux John Orgeron; and sisters, Beverly Cortez and Elmire Orgeron
• preceded in death by his father, Rameaux Antoine Orgeron; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orgeron and Mr. and Mrs. Henry LeBlanc Sr.
• enjoyed coaching youth sports, watching his children participate in sports and camping
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Mildred James

• age 81, a native and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 9:15 p.m. September 02, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Bridget Church Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by her son, Francis James of Racine, Wis.; niece, Marie Celestin Lee, whom she raised as her daughter; sisters, Marie James Washington of Gray and Gertrude James Celestin of Houma; brother, Morris James of Chicago; two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Alberta Toups James; son, Phillip Rutledge; and three brothers, Herman Lewis James, Raymond James and Clarence James
• Parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Horace Davis Jr.

• age 35, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland
• religious service held at the church, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Horace Sr. and Hattie Mae Davis of Raceland; daughter, Zariya Zyrielle Washington of Raceland; and sister, Pamela Morris of Jonesboro, Georgia
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Neal ‘Coon’ Dardar

• age 42, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died Aug. 31, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Cheniere Baptist Church in Grand Isle; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Reba Griffin Dardar; former wife, Denise Banks; mother, Joanna Billiot Dardar; sons, Anthony and Aaron Dardar of Kentucky; daughters, Ashley Dardar of Kentucky and Raven Dardar of Grand Isle; sister, Christina Dardar; three nephews; and one niece
• preceded in death by his father, Horace Dardar
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ella Mae Williams Chambers

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland died Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Faye Marie Chambers of Raceland; stepdaughters, Roberta A. Chambers White and Sandra Chambers Robinson, both of Houma; brothers, Clifford Washington of New Orleans and Henry and Albert Williams of Raceland; sisters, Daisy Tolliver of Algiers, Julia Lewis of Killona and Maude Jones of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Chambers; parents, Lucreda Hadley Washington and Major Williams; stepfather, Wilton Matthews Sr; sons, Wilbert and Herbert Chambers; brothers, Ulysess Williams, Anderson "Shorty" Williams and Wilton Matthews Jr; sisters, Dorothy Williams, Gladys Dallon, and Lucille Reed; one great-great-grandson
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; member of the Senior Choir; also a member of the Young Ladies Benevolent Association; hobbies included cooking and sewing
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Vidalia Rodrigue Allemand

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 11:15 p.m. Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Landry Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Charles Edwards, Ernest "Tiny" Allemand Jr., Thomas "Koo" Allemand and Clyde Allemand; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Allemand Sr.; parents, Henry and Eliah C. Rodrigue; brothers, Clinton and Chester Rodrigue; sisters, Zulma Ordoyne, Goldie Ayo, Agnes Ordoyne, Marie "TT" Himel and Bridget Landry
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville

 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2004

René J. Boudreaux

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:37 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Thibodeaux Boudreaux; his mother, Leona Doucet Boudreaux; one son, René P. Boudreaux II; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Boudreaux; one brother, Michael James Boudreaux; and one sister, Mary B. Templet
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Boudreaux

Billie Jack Freeze Sr.

• age 69, a native of Smackover, Ark., and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• private memorial service was held Monday; donated his body to science
• survived by one daughter, Tommye Griffin Freeze; five sons, Harvey M., Harlen F., Darryl G. Billie J. Jr. and Terrell R. Freeze; three brothers, Robert, Richard and A. Z. Freeze; three sisters, Melva Johnson, Jessie Poling and Gladys Stoltz; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Forris Freeze and Pinkie Bradley Freeze; two brothers, Glenn and Forris Freeze Jr.; and one sister, Martha Orre

David J. Griffin

• age 52, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• funeral services were held Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Sue L. Griffin; one son, Frank Griffin and wife, Christie; one stepson, Terrance Lee II; one stepdaughter, Shauna Rousse and husband, Mark; his father-in-law, Donald Lichenstein; and two grandchildren, Xavier Ledezma and Layla Rousse
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Rita Anselmi Griffin; and one daughter, Sandi Marie Griffin
• trawler on his boat the Tee Frank
• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

Lorena Thiobodaux Breaux

• age 85, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Sept. 10, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her son, Philip Breaux of Bayou Blue; brother, Benson Thibodaux of Bayou Blue; sisters, Mona Pitre of Schriever, Doris Dugas of Thibodaux and Iris Robichaux of Raceland; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "White" Breaux; parents, Walter and Alfrida Samanie Thibodaux; brothers, Alvin and Reynold Thibodaux and Felton Thibodaux; and sister Maryanne Thibodaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland and a homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Danny ‘Joe’ Dardar

• age 18, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; religious service held Tuesday at the fire station, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his companion, Jimmie Lemley; parents, Norman Jr. and Diane Naquin Dardar; brothers, Anthony and Dylan Dardar; sister, Holly Dardar; and grandmother Mildred Dardar
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John Marie and Elda Billiot Naquin and Norman Dardar Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

Ernest ‘Titty Bee’ Johnson

• age 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Shirley J. Converse of Napoleonville and Alphics J. Buggage of Baton Rouge; and brother, James Chevis of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Sr. and Leona Johnson; and brothers, Marcus Jr. and Emond Johnson
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

J. 'Bruce’ Ledet

• age 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:06 a.m. Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sarah Lusco Ledet; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Dr. Walt Bumgardner, Beverly and Mike Melancon, Claudet Ledet Pitre and Debbie and Paul Pitre; sisters, Carol L. Falgout and Lula Mae Zeringue; and grandchildren John Paul and Rachel Bumgardner, Jeffrey and Gregory Melancon, Kimberly P. Price and Kelly Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Annette Ledet; sisters, Myrtle Arcement and infant Irma Ledet
• parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church and a member of the Raceland Lions Club, Lafourche Green Trout Club and Sugar Belt League of Thibodaux; pitcher for the New Orleans Pelican Baseball Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Elizabeth Levy

• age 58, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Sept. 5 at Riverwest Medical Center in Plaquemine
• visitation held today Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Tuesday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service held at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by sons, Dwayne, Rogers, Daniel Sr. and Ernest Levy, all of Belle Rose, and Beasley Levy Jr.; daughter, Charlene Levy of Belle Rose; sisters, Adline Johnson of Kenner, Agnellia Joseph of Donaldsonville, Edith Patterson, Odessa Phillips, Patricia Dorsey, Caroline Richard and Aleda Joseph, all of Belle Rose; 13 grandchildren; two aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Beasley Levy Sr.; parents, Rogers and Doris Sims Joseph; son, Maxwell Levy; brothers, Benjamin and Herbert Joseph; and sisters, Orelia Atkins and Lillian Coleman
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Ernest Robertson

• age 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 2:03 a.m. Sept. 9, 2004
• visitation today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held today at the church, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Josephine D. Robertson of Baton Rouge; parents, Randolph Jr. and Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; son, Billy Demond Davis of Baton Rouge; daughters, Juliette Davis Henderson and Princess J. Davis, both of Baton Rouge; brothers, Richard Robertson, Felton Robertson and Nelson Robertson, all of Thibodaux, Earl Robertson, Randolph Robertson III and Donald Robertson of Raceland; sisters, Tracy Robertson, Demetruis Robertson, Shantel Robertson, Necola Robertson, and Beatrice Robertson, all of Raceland, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Robertson of New Iberia and Genelle Richards of Atlanta; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brothers, Steven and Jason Robertson; sisters, Donna and Lisa Robertson; grandparents, Louis and Agnes Bourda and Randolph Sr. and Louise Robertson
• member of Church Point Ministries of Baton Rouge
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Craig Michael Soignier

• age 36, a native of Thibodaux and lifelong resident of Tomball, Texas, died Sept. 9, 2004
• memorial service held Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas
• survived by his parents, Jerry and Kay LeBlanc Soignier of Magnolia, Texas; brother, Chris of Austin, Texas; sister, Irina Birisheva of Magnolia; grandmother, Elaine LeBlanc of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Rodney and Irma Perez Soignier and Robert LeBlanc, all of Houma
• 1986 graduate of Tomball High School and a 1989 graduate of Texas Technical College

Henry J. Trahan Jr.

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:55 p.m. Sept. 9, 2004
• visitation held today and Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his son, Raymond Trahan; daughters, Hilda Lassere, Linda Pitre, Rachel Trahan and Henrietta Trahan; brother, Houston Dupre; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Guidry Trahan; parents, Henry J. Trahan and Josephine Scott Trahan; brothers, Hubert Dupre Sr. and Raymond Dupre Sr.; sister, Madillia Gautreaux
• Samart Funeral Home and Crematorium of Houma

 

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2004

Gertie Mobley Bruce

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:55 p.m. Sept. 12, 2004
• mass of burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Michel "Mitchell" Bruce; sons, Michael P. Jr., Clarence J. and Norman P. Bruce; daughters, Gloria A. and Diane M. Bruce; brothers, Albert John Mobley, Ozulien Mobley and Robertson Pierre Mobley; sisters, Eula Anna M. Bruce, Angelina M. Naquin and Norecelia M. Gaudet; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Marcellin and Julienne "Ozellian" Lee Mobley; sisters, Felicia M. Guidry, Lucia M. Serigny and Josephine M. Kiger
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; loved shopping for antiques
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Leona ‘NaNa’ Orgeron

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Jackson, died Sept. 10, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her sisters, Pauline O. and Norma O. Dufrene
• preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Pauline Hartman Orgeron; brothers, Harris, Wilson, Willie and Antoine Orgeron; sisters, Inez O. Matherne, Nita O. Rivet, Elmire O. Dominique, Josephine O. Dominique, Nellie O. Theriot and Thelma O. Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Ernest Robertson

• age 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 2:03 a.m. Sept. 9, 2004
• religious service was held today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial at Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Josephine D. Robertson of Baton Rouge; parents, Randolph Jr. and Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; son, Billy Demond Davis of Baton Rouge; daughters, Juliette Davis Henderson and Princess J. Davis, both of Baton Rouge; brothers, Richard Robertson, Phelton Robertson and Nelson Robertson, all of Thibodaux, Earl Robertson, Randolph Robertson III and Donald Robertson of Raceland; sisters, Tracy Simmon, Demetruis Robertson, Shantel Robertson, Necola Robertson, and Beatrice Robertson, all of Raceland, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Robertson of New Iberia and Genelle Richards of Atlanta; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his brothers, Steven and Jason Robertson; sisters, Donna and Lisa Robertson; grandparents, Louis and Agnes Bourda and Randolph Sr. and Louise Robertson
• member of Church Point Ministries of Baton Rouge
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ida Ragan Weldon

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her son, Penn Weldon; daughters, Pat Weldon Sweet and Susan Weldon Culpepper; and grandchildren, Amy, Philip and Christopher Weldon, Andrea, Alyce and Kevin Sweet, Syvia Culpepper and Robert Culpepper
• preceded in death by her husband, Fallon Joseph Weldon; parents, Lillian Roth Ragan and Junius Ragan; and brothers, Crenshaw and Louis Ragan
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2004

William H. Marsh Sr.

• age 65, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 14, 2004
• visitation Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; memorial service held Friday at the church
• survived by his sons, Michael and Billy Marsh; daughters, Darlene LeBlanc and Angela Johnson; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Gertrude Dayle Marsh; and sister, Molly Benoit
• longtime coach at Assumption High School
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2004

Erin Gilbride Stanley

• age 29, a native of Walker and a resident of Des Allemands, died Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at the First Assembly of God in Des Allemands; religious service Saturday at the church with burial in the Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by her husband, Ritchie Stanley; mother, Sharon Brister; step father, John Brister; father, Robert Gilbride; step mother, Peggy Gilbride; daughters, Ellen Stanley and Sara Stanley; brothers, Robert John Gilbride and Sean Griffiths; and a sister, Carrie Laboyteaux
• member of Christ Gospel Church of Kenner
• Falgout Funeral Home, Inc. of Raceland

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2004

Anna Mae Malbrough Breaux

• age 84, a native of Berwick and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 p.m. Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the chapel at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by her daughters, Paula B. Sampey of Houma and Susan Chauvin of North Carolina; sisters, Rose Taranto and Hilda Vial Madere; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Louise Leonard Malbrough; son, Ronnie Loup; brother, Alden Nick Malbrough; and stepbrother, Clifton Bonvillain
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Lynus Pierre Dupre

• age 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:35 a.m. Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille Portier Dupre of Chauvin; daughters, Bonnie Domangue and Lynette LeBlanc of Chauvin and Nell Rodriguez of Houma; brother, Ernest Dupre Jr. of Gonzales; sisters, Adele Pellegrin of Chauvin, Lyie Simoneaux of Montegut and Genevieve Hebert of Houma; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Josephine LeBoeuf Dupre; brother, Duffy Dupre; sisters, Necia Robichaux and Elodie Price
• retired commercial fishermen and served 38 months as a lineman during World War II in central India-Burma with the U. S. Army; member of VFW Post 9608; American Legion Post 0380, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Ward Seven Citizens Club; parishioner of St. Joseph
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lionel ‘Roller’ Fernandez sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Belle Alliance, died Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by sons, Lionel "Keno" Fernandez Jr. of Donaldsonville, Edward and Michael Fernandez, both of Belle Rose; daughters, Sandra Robertson and Sheila Jenkins of St. James, Joycelyn Fernandez of Franklin, Betty and Eloise Fernandez of Belle Rose; a brother Wilfred Fernandez of Belle Rose; 39 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Clara Fernandez; and parents, Viola and Edward Fernandez
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Achain ‘H’ Hall

• age 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 14, 2004
• visitation Monday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Ethan Jackson of Labadieville; daughters, Vanessa Jackson of Baton Rouge and Jeanette Jackson of Shreveport; brothers, Robert and Charlie Hall, both of Napoleonville; sisters, Alice Keyes and Myrtle Willis, both of Napoleonville; one grandchild and numerous other relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Sr. and Winnie Hall; brothers, George and Louis Hall; sisters, Liza Hall, Luberdia Smith and Gloria Joseph
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Elaine Theresa Hoffman

• age 75, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, died Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation today with rosary and Saturday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Herman Jr. of Marrero, Reginald of Bayou L’Ourse, Hugh of Bayou L’Ourse and Kevin Hoffman of Gonzales; daughters, Lisa Landry of Meridian, Miss and Rebecca Tisdale of Bayou L’Ourse; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Aristile and Orileen Pennison Landry; husband; seven brothers; and three sisters
• retired L. P. N. for Lakewood Medical Center; parishioner of St. Andrew Catholic Church
• Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City

Catherine ‘Ta’ Bourgeois Kraemer

• age 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:03 a.m. Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Edward Jr. and Donald Comeaux; daughters, Laura Lea Froisy and Jo Ann Rohloff; stepdaughter, Joyce Haydel; brother, John Bourgeois; and sister, Elaine Daigle; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Edward J. Comeaux Sr.; second husband, Didier Z. Kraemer; parents, Oliver Sr. and Ida Hogan Bourgeois; brother, Oliver Bourgeois Jr.; and sister, Margaret Tate
• newspaper distributor for the Times-Picayune until the 1970s and a bookmobile operator for the Lafourche Parish Library
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ozema J. ‘Buck’ LaGrange Jr.

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Larose, died at 2 a.m. Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Doreen LaGrange and Janice Dufrene; granddaughter, Brooke LaGrange; sisters, Una Boudreaux and Eunice Pierce
• preceded in death by his wife, Reba Gros LaGrange; parents, Ozema Sr. and Bertha Richard LaGrange; brothers, Ernest, Paul and Albert LaGrange; and granddaughter, Abby L. Dufrene
• Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary; U. S. Navy veteran and enjoyed fishing and his vegetable garden; employee of Cheramie Marsh Buggies
• Samart Funeral Home

John Donald McCulla Sr.

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation at St. George Catholic Church, 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge; mass of burial celebrated Saturday; burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Frances Meyer McCulla; sons: John Jr., "Johnny", James "Jimmy" and Mark McCulla; daughters: Kathleen M. Hoffmann, Barbara M. Guidry and Jane M. Cade; sisters, Marion M. Dougherty and Jane M. Riviere; and 13 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Gertrude McCulla; and brother Francis McCulla
• employed by Shell Oil Co. in New Orleans for 25 years; then worked for Loyola University of New Orleans and retired after 16 years of service
• Millet-Guidry Funeral of LaPlace

Marcia Usey Richard

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Gretna, died Aug. 2, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; donated her body to LSU Medical School
• survived by her son, Michael Richard; daughter, Debra Searsy; sister, Madge U. Naquin; brother, Jimmy Usey; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris Richard; and parents, Oliver Usey and Bessie Usey

Samuel ‘Kojak’ Thomas Jr.

• age 52, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 9, 2004
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brenda Nicholas Thomas; a daughter, Christy Thomas of Thibodaux; brothers, John Cole of Wisconsin, Huey Thomas of Gibson, Herbert and Alvin Thomas of Napoleonville and Earl Thomas of Raceland; two granddaughters, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Samuel Thomas Sr.; brothers, Lawrence, Larry and James Thomas
• Willliams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

SEPTMBER 18, 2004

Linda Alipio Bene

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service today at the funeral home parlor
• survived by her husband, Donald Bene Sr.; her mother, Daisy Dinet; two sons, Donald Bene Jr. and Matthew Bene; two daughters, Laurie Bene and Amanda Comardelle; two brothers, Anthony and Anastacio Alipio; one sister, Anita A. Tyson; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Atanocio Alipio; and one brother, Joseph Rudolph
• employed by Wal-Mart for 12 years

Mickey Paul Cheramie

• age 33, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his former wife, Felicia Cheramie; his parents, Leroy Cheramie and Genell Plaisance Cheramie; one daughter, Hannah Marie Cheramie; one brother, Terry J. Cheramie and wife, Callie Sampey; his former sister-in-law, Tara A. Cheramie; one nephew, Chase Cheramie; two nieces, Erin and Myka Cheramie; and his grandmother, Elise Cheramie
• preceded in death by one uncle, Calvin Cheramie; two aunts, Joyce C. Melancon and Verlie P. Matherne; one nephew, Clint Cheramie; and his grandparents, Louis Cheramie and Levy Sr. and Adelia Plaisance
• enjoyed having a good time with his friends, spending time with his daughter, working on his vehicles and working out; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alton J. ‘T-Ta’ Delaune

• age 70, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• survived by his wife, Essie Kraemer Delaune; three sons, Gary, Larry and Ted Delaune; three daughters, Kay D. Dupre, Essie M. Delaune and Rose D. Hebert; three brothers, Eddie, Nolan and Elson Delaune Jr.; two sisters, Mildred D. LeBlanc and Audry D. Bruce; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elson Sr. and Blanche Griffin Delaune; one son, Alton Delaune Jr.; two grandchildren, Brea Marie Delaune and Steven Dupre; two brothers, Wilton and Milton Delaune; and one sister, Doris Pitre
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Garland Kolade Rashawn Johnson

• age 22, a resident of Powhatan, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• funeral services Monday at New Zion Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Shantelle Johnson; his father, Garland O. Johnson; his grandparents, Mildred J. Johnson, Percy E. and Mary L. Gabriel, and Joseph O. and Elise L. Johnson; two brothers, Keyomo K. Butler and Khwame K. Johnson; two sisters, Kalima R. Newton and Keanga J. Johnson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Suzan Gabriel Johnson; one sister, Kazia Jamima Johnson; and his grandmother, Delories Banks Gabriel

Luby John ‘Chink’ LeBlanc

• age 59, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frances Shaw; two daughters, Belle Shaw and Angela Dautreuil and husband, Francis; four stepsons, Bobby, Joe, Clark and Ronald Shaw; three sisters, Audrey LeBlanc, Eula L. Daigle and husband, C. J., and Barbara LeBlanc; and three grandchildren, Jaydon Labat and Nathalie and Gabrielle Dautreuil
• preceded in death by his parents, Luby and Laura Roger LeBlanc; and one brother, Floyd LeBlanc Sr.
• enjoyed deer hunting and the outdoors
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

David Dwayne Perry

• age 43, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• memorial service Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma; donated his body to science
• survived by his parents, Jerry Perry and Mona Adair Perry; and his companion, Gee Gee Cambre
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Perry and Dora Martin Perry and James Alvin and Ruby Smith Adair

Ann Adele Naquin Toups

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Pershing J. Toups Jr. and Raymond J. Toups; one daughter, Kathleen Toups Ayo; one brother, James "Petoe" Naquin; one sister, Stella Naquin LeBlanc; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Pershing J. Toups Sr.; and her parents, Claude Naquin and Stella Morvant Naquin

Donald Verret

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Community Funeral Home and Sunday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; wake services Sunday at the church; visitation to funeral time Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Gary Verret; three sons, Reginald W. Verret of Baton Rouge and Darrel J. Verret and Efrem J. Brown, both of Dallas; two daughters, Gloria A. Verret of North Carolina and Shemada M. Verret of Houma; two adopted sons, Micheal Jones of Houma and Bruce Broussard of Morgan City; six adopted daughters, Audrey Alridge, Linda Jones, Dorothy Jones and Audretta Wilkerson, all of Houma, and Martha Watson and Ethel Bonnett; two brothers, Arthur Verret and Benjamin Rollins; one sister, Marion "Patsy" Taylor; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 15 adopted grandchildren; and 13 adopted great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Verret and Louise Celestine Verret; one brother, Harold Verret Jr.; and one sister, Leontine V. Robinson
• retired educator with the Terrebonne Parish School Board; member of Blaine C. Lodge since 1949, serving as worship master for 16 years, recorder and on the Trustee Board
• past member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors, past president of Terrebonne Parish Education Association, past chairman and member of Selective Service Board No. 66, past director of the City Recreation for negroes, past member of the Board of Directors for New Orleans area Health Planning Council, past Institutional Representative of the Boy Scouts of America, past member of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne Parish Chapter of the Tuberculosis Association, past president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Funeral Home of Houma Inc., past member of Technical Committee of Houma-Terrebonne Mass Transit Committee, past alternate member of the board of Directors of South Central Regional Planning Commission, past member of the Supervisory Board of St. Lucy’s Community Center, past vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne Education Association Credit Union, past member of Terrebonne Parish School Board, past chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne General Medical Center, past president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Retired Teachers Education Association, past member and Board of Directors of United Way of Terrebonne Parish Inc., a member of Southern University Alumni Association and member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
• received the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award NAACP; enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf and was a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2004

Randy Joseph ‘Joe’ Billiot

• age 57, a native of Theriot and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation today at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Paul Ray "Perc" Verdun and Racheal "Shine" Verdun, both of Grand Caillou; two daughters, Regina Billiot of Houma and Becky Smith of Grand Caillou; one sister, Eva Doris Billiot Fitch; six stepsisters, Mary DeHart and Shirley Kingrey, both of Bayou Blue, and Mildred Richard, Winone Verdin, Phyllis Lacoste and Annabell Verdin, all of Theriot; 10 grandchildren; 3 nieces; 3 grandnieces; and 2 grandnephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Eva "U-B" Gregoire and his stepfather, Albert Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home

Victor Brunson Jr.

• age 55, a native of Natchez, Miss. and resident of Morgan City, died Sept. 17, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral service held at te funeral home chapel, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Marco Picciola of Cut Off; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Johnny Conrad of Berwick; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas M. and Kathy Brunson of Morgan City; one niece; and seven nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Victor Sr. and Ruby Smith Brunson
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Earline Gautreaux Chaisson

• age 81, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11 a.m. Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jesse Chaisson; son, Jimmy Chaisson; daughter, Janet Chaisson Allemand; sisters, Inez Allemand and Wilma Gaudet; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip Sr. and Mathilde Barrios Gautreaux; brothers, Johnny, Philip Jr. and Edward Gautreaux; and sister, Marie Dufrene
• parishioner of Holy Savoir Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Lockport

Mary Catherine Dupre

• age 64, of Mobile, Ala., died Sept. 17, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church
• survived by her daughters, Jeanelle Millet Cala of Mobile, Millie Browning of Woodstock, GA, Michelle Taunton of Katy, Texas, Deone Spratte of Decatur, GA; son, John Dupre of San Francisco, Calif.; mother, Mildred Hebert Gibbens of Thibodaux; sisters, Frances Jones of Thibodaux; Sara Day Vignes of League City, Texas; brother, Dub Gibbens of Galveston, Texas; and eleven grandchildren
• A. S. Turner and Sons of Decatur, GA

Ena ‘Tee’ Breaux Houck

• age 80, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 11:20 p.m. Sept. 16, 2004
• mass of burial and memorial mass were celebrated today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Lavada Houck and Stephanie Sutton; sister, Leota Breaux Folse; grandchildren, Scott Sanders and Alexis Smith; and great-grandchild, Drake Sanders
• preceded in death by her parents, Elva and Ada Falgout Breaux; and sister, Adrella "Mary" Breaux Steen
• parishoner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland

Connie Sue Dupre Mire

• age 47, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery
• survived by her husband, James J. Mire of Houma; parents, Camille Joseph Dupre Jr. and Betty Martin Dupre of Houma; son, Steven Mire of Houma; daughter, Cindy Mire Marcel of Houma; brothers, David and Daniel Dupre, all of Houma; sisters, Gwen Eaton, Darlene Buquet and Diane Fitzgerald, all of Houma; one grandchild; grandparents, Camille and Irene Theriot Dupre of Houma; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence and Lula Mae Martin
• clerk at Winn Dixie and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Kenneth C. Moore

• age 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 14, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dianne Jupiter Moore; sons, Kenneth Michael and Christian Joseph Moore; parents, James and Juanita Moore of Napoleonville; sisters, Phyllis Moore of New Orleans, Carolyn "Sue" Walker of Muskegan, Mich. And Regina Bright of Houston; brother, Donald L. Moore of Convent
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Rose Clark; grandparents, James and Estelle Moore; brother, George "Butch" Moore and sister, Cynthia Lyles
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Bryce Michael Thibodaux

• age two months, 19 days old, of Vacherie, died Sept. 17, 2004 at Thibodaux Medical Center
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his parents, Lonnie and Stacy Thibodaux; sister, Brooke Thibodaux; paternal grandparents, Rogers and Bonnie Thibodaux; maternal grandparents, Perry and Therese Rodrigue, all of Vacherie
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

James Triggs Sr.

• age 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the Church; burial in the Young Men Benevolent Association Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his wife, Olivia Thomas Triggs of Thibodaux; son, James Triggs Jr., of Houma; daughters, Carolyn Triggs Truxillo of Thibodaux, and Rose Gant of Raceland; sisters, Clara Triggs of Raceland, Neoma Coleman of New Orleans, Carrie Shelby and Theresa Boyd both of Thibodaux; he is also survived by eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Frances Allen Triggs; daughter Joyce Triggs Boyd; brothers, Andrew, Joseph, Sidney, and Elijah Triggs Jr; sisters, Rosetta Triggs Folse, Albertha Triggs, and Ida Coleman
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church; retired from Soloco Construction
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004

James ‘Lance’ Harrington

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Abbeville, died Sept. 13, 2004
• funeral services were held at David Funeral Homes in Abbeville on Wednesday
• survived by his former wife Mary Cherry Harrington; daughters, Stephanie Harrington Curry, Anita Harrington Bourgeois, Rebecca Harrington Burnham, Jennifer Harrington Besson and Sarah Harrington Crimiel; son, Joseph "Blake" Harrington; mother, Carrie Lege; five brothers and three sisters; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Roy Harrington; sister, Anita Harrington; brother, Nolan Harrington and grandfather Elie Lege

Oscar ‘Parrain’ Knox Sr.

• age 85, a native of Smithdale, Miss., and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 2004
• religious service was held today at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jeanette Waller Knox of Labadieville; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Linda Knox; a niece he raised, Patricia Waller of Houma; sisters, Ada Knox of McComb, Miss., and Eula Gordon of Jackson, Miss.; grandchildren, Genese and Hilliary Knox of Labadieville; godchildren, Marian, Germaine, Joyce Ann and Geneva; nine sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Jennie A. and Earl Knox; son, Oscar Knox Jr.; five brothers; and four sisters
• dedicated deacon at his church and a member of the Consolidated Deacons Alliance of Thibodaux; retired groundskeeper at Bayou Golf Course in Napoleonville
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Cora G. Kraemer

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 20, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her brother, Larry Gros; sister, Marie Naquin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Denis and Elodie Gravois Gros; son, Jonius Kraemer; daughter, Betty Ann Kraemer; and brothers, Denis, A. J., Oran and Harold Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home

James J. Rhynes

• age 84, a native of Gonzales, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:58 p.m. Sept. 20, 2004
• survived by his wife, Laura Rhynes; daughters, Barbara Burt and Janice Mire; and sister, Mildred Tromtore; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Henrietta Rhynes
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Ethel Snyder

• age 83, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thbodaux, died at 5 p.m. Sept. 16, 2004
• memorial service held Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thbodaux
• survived by her daugther, Dianne Andras; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry V. Snyder; parents, Louise and Lee Haralson; daughter, Elise S. Ponvelle; and sister, Patricia Haralson
• parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux

Evelyn Matherne Theriot

• age 78, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:13 p.m. Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Ernest Jr. and Perry Theriot; daughters, Beverly Arabie and June Tregre; sons-in-law, Don Arabie and Earl Tregre; daughter-in-law, Paulette Theriot; brother, Sidney Matherne; grandchildren, Garret Arabie, Jennifer Tregre Walker, Greg Arabie, Jamie Tregre Jernigan and Laci Igo; great-grandchild, Madelin Arabie; and grandchildrens’ spouses, Jill Arabie, Scott Walker, Jeremy Jernigan and Christien Lasseigne
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Theriot Sr.; parents, Felix and Adele Hebert Matherne; brothers, Felecien, Felix Jr., Antoine and Johnny Matherne; and sisters, Adele LeBouef, Adelina Perez, Adelise LeBouef, Adelia Plaisance and Mathild Daigle
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2004

Rogers Joseph Guidry Jr.

• age 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3 p.m. Sept. 20, 2004
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Susie Hendrix Guidry; mother, Gloria Duplantis Guidry; daughter, Stacy G. Martin; brother, Mark Guidry; sister, Joyce Guidry Pitre; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Rogers Joseph Guidry Sr.
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society
• enjoyed bowling and fishing; Times-Picayune dealer at Fourchon and a store manager for Ellzey Marine Hardware at Fourchon
• Samart Funeral Home

Laverne Lawson

• age 73, a native of Center, Texas, former resident of Raceland, and resident of Lake Charles, died Sept. 20, 2004
• funeral held at Watson Funeral Home in Center, with burial at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas
• survived by her son, F. T. "Todd" Lawson and his wife Susan of Raceland; daughters, Vicki Romero Briggs and her husband Michael of Lindale, Texas and Donna Lawson Bonvillain and her husband George of Lake Charles; sister, Hattie Tomlin of Center; grandchildren, William "Billy" Lawson and David Todd Lawson, both of Raceland, Colleen Michelle Romero of Irving, Texas, Brooksie Leigh Bonvillain and George Philip Bonvillain, both of Lake Charles, and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas George Lawson; parents, Talmadge and Delia Warr Andrews; brothers, Norris, Talvis and Ferris Andrews; and sisters, Don Peace and Brooksie Krutchinsky
• lived in Raceland for 40 years before moving to Lake Charles four years ago to be close to her daughter Donna and her family; graduate of Center High School in Center; after raising her children , she devoted her time to owning and operating Raceland Ag Service with her son, Todd
• received her greatest pleasure from spending time with her grandchildren; fortunate to see her grandsons Billy and David grow up just down the street from her in Raceland; special part of her granddaughter Colleen’s childhood and enjoyed traveling with her to many interesting places in the U. S. and abroad; moved to Lake Charles to be close to her youngest grandchildren, Brooksie Leigh and George Philip
• Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles

Irving Edward Legendre Jr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:07 p.m. Sept. 21, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Byrne Ellender Legendre; sons, Irving "Ed" Legendre III of Bradenton, Fla., Will Legendre of New Iberia; daughters, Mary Byrne Bordelon of Houma, Adeline Bernard of Thibodaux and Katie Hebert of Houma; brothers, Ben and Gus Legendre, both of Thibodaux; sisters, Irene Legendre of Thibodaux, Pat O’Grady of St. Louis, Mo. And Ellie Toups of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Irving E. Legendre Sr. and Eloise Smith Legendre; and daughter, Julie Irene Legendre
• graduated from Riverside Military Academy and Louisiana University in Baton Rouge; during his lifetime he was the past president and general manager of Lafourche Sugars Corp., he served on the Lafourche Parish Polie Jury, was the past president of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, the past president of the American Sugar Cane League and a past member of the board of directors of Argent Bank; also affiliated with many civic and and community organizations and charities
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Cheryle Lynn ‘Tee-Tee’ McCann

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass of burial celebrated today at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Steve McCann Sr. and Diana Marcel; brothers, Steve McCann Jr., Corey Ewing, A. J. Marcel and V. J. Marcel III; sisters, Sherry Dupre, Stacey Sampay and Wendy Potter
• Catholic; dart league player and enjoyed dancing
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ivy J. ‘Pim’ Percle

• age 66, a native and resident of Choupic died at 2 a.m. Sept. 22, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Thibodaux Percle; son, Pim Percle; daughters, Wanda Berthelot and Leslie Usey; sons-in-law, Mike Berthelot and John Usey; brother, Emile Percle; sisters, Lena David, Adeline Landry, Celina Rodrigue, Lorita Rodrigue and Joyce Toups; grandchildren, Mitchell and Matthew Berthelot and Derrick Usey
• preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Rita Percle; brother, Louis Percle; sister, Virgie Tabor
• retired pipefitter
• Samart Funeral Home

Howard Ernest Shultis Jr.

• age 47, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sept. 20, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his parents, Ernest H. and Pearly LeBouef Shultis; and brother, Curtis Joseph Shultis
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Hazel Laura Shultis, Ernest R. Shultis; Walton Joseph LeBouef, Hattie Hutchinson LeBouef; stepgrandparents, Irvin Weed, Lorine Authement LeBouef and Gloria LeBouef Shultis
• served in the U. S. Air Force and was an entertainer; crab fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Leroy Smith

• age 50, a native of Raceland and resident of West Feliciana Parish, died at 2 a.m. Sept. 15
• visitation Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service held Thursday at the church; burial in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his daughter, Cherokee Davis of Raceland; sisters, Rosa Nell Smith of Lockport, Viola Rushing and Barbara Alexander of Houston, Texas, Lenora Smith, Audrey Jones, Ola Brown, and Mary Thomas of Raceland; brothers, Philip Smith of Kenner, and Monroe Smith Jr., of New Orleans; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents Leola and Monroe Smith Sr.
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Ruffin P. Bourg Jr.

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:05 p.m. Sept. 20, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac
• survived by his sons, Gene Trahan, Steven and Eric Bourg; daughter, Leslie Trahan; brother, Russell Bourg; sisters, Ruby Williams, Dolores Fanguy, Gloria Lirette and Mary Blum; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruffin Sr. and Ella Fanguy Bourg; and an infant brother
• Catholic; served in the U. S. Navy; enjoyed hunting
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2004

Reesian Clay Armstrong

• age 23, a native and resident of Tacoma, Wash, died Sept. 15, 2004
• survived by his mother, Brenda Raven; father, Clay "Mr. Lucky" Armstrong; brothers, Brent Anderson, Kentrell Carroll and Jayce Joseph; and sister, Delise Anderson
• preceded in death by his brother, Von Joseph; and grandmother, Anna Mae Joseph
• Mountain View Funeral Home of Tacoma

Ivy John Bonvillain Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died Sept. 22, 2004
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brenda Gayle Comeaux Bonvillain of Houma; daughters, Rebecca B. Hotard and Tracey Bonvillain of Houma; brothers, Jesse, Ray and Tommy Bonvillain of Houma; and sisters, Jean B. Collins, Janet B. Matherne, Linda B. Dupre, Jill B. Chambers of Houma and Amy B. James of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Ivy John Sr. and Velma Marie Boudreaux Bonvillain; brothers, Phillip and Travis Bonvillain
• bulk plant operator of B. J. Services and was an avid deer hunter; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elveta Sims Daigre

• age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 a.m. Sept. 22, 2004
• visitation today and Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her father, Archie Sims; sons, Billy, Ricky and Scott Daigre; brothers, Archie and Clayton Sims; sister, Jackie Sims Vanderberg; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William "Sonny" Daigre; and mother, June Harris Sims
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2004

Michael John Beebe Sr.

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 3 p.m. Sept. 15, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Gray
• survived by his wife, Lois T. Beebe; sons, Michael John Beebe Jr. and Leonard David Beebe; daughters, Lois Darcey, Mickey Thompson, Mary Gilfour and Dawn Hebert; sister, Joycelan Hunter; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Annie Babin Beebe and Leonard David Beebe; brothers, William, Robert and Paul Beebe; and sisters, Adda Leveron and Odile Naquin
• retired fire fighter in New Orleans for 25 years and was a U. S. Navy and Marine veteran

Rev. Miller Warren Blackwell Sr.

• age 98, a native and resident of Belle Alliance, died Sept. 14, 2004
• visitation today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; wake service held today; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons, Albert Harris and Miller Eugene Blackwell Sr.; daughters, Caroline Blackwell-Bartley, Mazie Blackwell-Williams, Lois Blackwell-Crawford and Joyce Blackwell-Jones; and numerous grand-, great-grand-, and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Henriette Reed Blackwell
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Junius ‘Jim’ Crochet

• age 76, died at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Friday at the funeral home, with cremation following
• survived by his sons, Michael Crochet Sr. and Keith Crochet Sr.; daughters, Linda Himel, Charlene Champagne and Sharon Penton of Gonzales and Kathy Theriot of Houma; four brothers; one sister; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Suzanna Marcel Crochet; parents, Sterline Crochet Sr. and Marie Haydel Crochet Boudreaux; two brothers; and one sister
• Catholic; served in the U. S. Army; enjoyed fishing and farming
• Samart Funeral Home

Randy Matthew Harry

• age 42, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Sept. 21, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Milton Sr. and Octavia Batiste Harry; daughters, Kita and Kionne Harry, Nadia Porche and Lakrisha Dumas; brothers, Milton Jr., Martin Sr., Michael Sr., Andy Sr. and Antoine Harry; sisters, Rita Steib, Doris Narcisse, Deborah Harry and Sandra Ricks; and two grandchildren
• laborer
• D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Lloyd August Tabor Sr.

• age 75, a native of Amelia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:50 a.m. Sept. 24, 2004
• visitation Monday and Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Noelie B. Tabor; sons, Philip A. Tabor and Lloyd A. Tabor Jr.; daughters, Sandra Knight, Edith Rahm and Johanne Beniot; brother, Johnny Tabor; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Agnes Clement Tabor; brothers, Sydney, Alan, Cleveland and Myron Tabor; and sisters, Audrey Black and Lois McManus
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Calvin Williams

• age 45, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation Saturday at Evening Start Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious services at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sisters, Lisa, Brenda, Debra, Angela Williams and Ruby W. Thompson, all of Napoleonville and Diane Singleton of Morgan City; and brothers, Mike, Oliver and Dennis Williams, all of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Grace Cox and Thomas Williams Jr.; and brother, James Williams Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Elzina Julia Forgues Williams

• age 87, a native of Barataria and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Sept. 21, 2004
• visitation today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held at the church, with dismissal Saturday and burial at Zion Memorial Garden cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughter Madelyne J. Williams of Gray; three granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Caswell P. Williams; parents, Julia Petty and Michael Forgues Sr.; siblings, Michel Forgues Sr., Julia Petty Forgues, Mary A. Forgues Morris, Michel Forgues Jr., John I. Forgues, Elvina Forgues Johnson, Albert E. Forgues, Sadie E. Forgues Williams, Gladiola A. Forgues Fitch, Madeline I. Forgues Williams and James Forgues
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

 

SEPTEMBER 25, 2004

Michael John Beebe Sr.

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• memorial service held today at First Presbyterian Church in Gray
• survived by his wife, Lois T. Beebe; two sons, Michael John Beebe Jr. and Leonard David Beebe; four daughters, Lois Darcey and husband, Ronald, Mickey Thompson and husband, Allen, Mary Gilfour and husband, Todd, and Dawn Hebert and husband, Shane; one sister, Joycelan Hunter; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Annie Babin Beebe and Leonard David Beebe; three brothers, William, Robert and Paul Beebe; and two sisters, Adda Leveron and Odile Naquin
• retired firefighter in New Orleans for 25 years and was a U. S. Navy and Marine veteran

Joseph Henry Breaux

• age 59, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Diane Marie Dies Breaux of Houma; his mother, Annie Rivere Breaux of Labadieville; two daughters, Tanya Breaux Aucoin and Christel Breaux Guidry and husband, Ralph, of Houma; one brother, Adam Breaux of Labadieville; two sisters, Eve Martin of Gonzales and Mary Navarre of Labadieville; one son-in-law, Keith Aucoin of Houma; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Louis Martin Breaux
• oilfield inspector with Lowe Offshore of Houston for 9½ years and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Connie LeBlanc Chiasson

• age 47, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Tommy Chiasson; her mother, Elise Thibodaux LeBlanc; one son, Donny Chiasson; one daughter, Felicia Chiasson; two sisters, Julie LeBlanc and Mabel Boudreaux; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Edgar LeBlanc

Patrick Henry ‘Pat’ Parra

• age 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:22 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Geri Danna Parra of Houma; one son, Hunter D. Parra; one sister, Patricia "Pat" Courteaux; and his mother and father-in-law, Pete and Ann Danna of Amite
• preceded in death by his parents, Elvin D. Parra and Florida Adams Parra
• general manager with Scurlock Electric and was secretary-treasurer for Concerned Citizens for the Community; member of South Central Industrial Association, Vandebilt High School Terrier Club, Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Coastal Conservation Association, Nicholls State University Association and a member of Parish President Don Schwab Transition Team; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Tommy Walter Spiers

• age 75, a native of Poplarville, Miss., former resident of Houma, and resident of McNeill, Miss., died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004
• funeral services held in Picayune, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Barbara Spiers; one son, Craig Spiers and wife, Pam; one daughter, Jerri Spiers and companion, Cassie; one sister, Winnie Merle Rester; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parent, Thomas Westley and Josie Spiers
• owner of Tommy’s Grill and a former member of the Houma Golf Course and Ellendale Country Club

 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2004

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2004

Wanda Jones Battise

• age 39, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 3:05 p.m. Sept. 25, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Michael W. and Barbara Poiencot Jones of Bourg; daughters, Becky and Megan E. Battise of Bourg; brothers, Wayne M. Jones of Montegut, Timmy P. Jones of Houma and Eric W. Jones of Lockport; sister, Aimee L. Seas of Houma; and grandmother, Marie Poiencot of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward Poiencot, Eunic and John Jones Sr.
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Adelia ‘Chut’ Billiot Duplantis

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 25, 2004
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Arthur Duplantis of Houma; sons, Richard J. Cook of West Palm Beach, Fla., Oville A. Gregoire Jr. and Christopher Duplantis of Houma; daughters, Cynthia Bascle of Baton Rouge, Kathleen Gregoire, Hope Duplantis, Janice McClain and Ellen Cook Hebert; brothers, Lawrence Billiot of Theriot, Ernest Billiot of Delhi, Randolph Billiot of Grand Caillou and Roy Billiot of Houma; sisters, Rozelia B. Naquin of Theriot, Mary Alice B. Mudd, Dorissa B. Smith, Mary Louise B. Porche and Ediana Billiot of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Louise Billiot; brothers, Ervin and Rudolph Billiot; sister, Christine B. Kingrey; and grandchild Candas Louise Hebert
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kathleen Powell Hester

• age 82, a native of Barberton, Ohio, and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 24, 2004
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux; graveside service held Tuesday at Woodlawn Crematory in Crowley
• survived by her husband, Dale R. Hester; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and James Grant, Joan and Dale Melancon; and grandchidlren, Jennifer Grant, Alex and Gretchen Melancon
• preceded in death by her parents, George and Hazel Powell; and sister, Helen Powell Gommer
• registered nurse and worked at Cornel Infirmary in Ithaca, N. Y. before her marriage; worked at Portland General Hospital in Portland, Maine; later she obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees; retired from the Lafourche Parish School system in 1985; former resident of Crowley for 14 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Mary Gail Tabor Landry

• age 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 25, 2004
• vsitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the cathedral with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her husband Dr. Saul Francis Landry Jr.; sons, Saul F. Landry III and Edward B. Landry; daughters, Margaret L. Olson, Emelie L. Patterson, Suzanne L. Holzman, and Michelle L. Ash; brothers, James E. Tabor Jr., Lewis C. Tabor III and Thomas A. Tabor; sister Katherine T. Mouille; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, James Eaton Tabor Sr. and Irene Bourgeois Tabor; and brother, Hudson W. Tabor III
• homemaker and a member of the Lafourche Parish Extension Service, Terrebonne Medical Alliance, Terrebonne Historical Society, DAR, Houma Junior Auxiliary, Little Theatre, St. John’s Music and Terrebonne Bird Club and Study Club; St. Francis Parish Council secretary, an RCIA worker, a Confirmation teacher; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nelson H. Zernott Jr.

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 26, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gayle Kleinpeter Zernott; mother, Alice Ledet Zernott; daughter, Kim Zernott Barba of Austin, Texas; sisters, Marcie Rosenthal of Luling and Mary Gauthreaux of Mandeville
• preceded in death by his father, Nelson H. Zernott Sr.
• member of Protector Fire Department No. 2
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2004

Cliff J. Cheramie

• age 83, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:20 a.m. Sept. 27, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Virginia C. Cheramie; daughters, Dianna C. Williams, Lou Ann C. Gaspard and Hazel C. Gaspard; brothers, Houston, Duroc and Ronald Cheramie; sister, Ella Mae C. Alario; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Duard and Aza Hebert Cheramie; daughter, Helen C. Dugas; and brothers, Claudet and Eule Cheramie
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, a retired boat captain and cattleman
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Monica Lynn Corley

• age 32, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Thibodaux, died Sept. 25, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her parents, Yvonne M. Lacobon and Robert C. Corley Sr.; sons, Carl E. Verdin Jr. and Brandon M. Pellegrin; daughter, Taylor I. Pellegrin; brothers, Robert Jr. and Rocky Corley and Donovan Kirby; and sisters, Erin Corley and Tanya Huchowski
• enjoyed her children and life
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Junius ‘Jim’ Crochet

• age 76, died at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 2004
• religious service was held Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; his remains were cremated
• survived by his loving companion of 12 years, Maryann Benoit; sons, Michael Crochet Sr. and Keith Crochet Sr.; daughters, Linda Himel, Charlene Champagne and Sharon Penton of Gonzales and Kathy Theriot of Houma; four brothers; one sister; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Suzanna Marcel Crochet; parents, Sterline Crochet Sr. and Marie Haydel Crochet Boudreaux; two brothers; and one sister
• Catholic; served in the U. S. Army; enjoyed fishing and farming
• Samart Funeral Home

Anthony Abraham Dardar

• infant, died Sept. 26, 2004.
• graveside service was held today at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Thomas Paul III and Mimi F. Dardar; brother, Thomas Paul Dardar IV; sister, Destiny Danaé Bartholomew; grandparents, Thomas Paul Jr. and Noreen L. Dardar, Linda Use and Oscar Farzande; and step-grandmother, Gemma Farzande
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Dwight Paul Fonseca

• age 34, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Sept. 26, 2004
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Michele Matherne Fonseca; parents, Emanuel and Shirley Orgeron Fonseca; brothers, Chris and Frank Fonseca; and sisters, Lillian Rivera, Darlene Fonseca, Deborah Perrin and Barbara Orgeron
• preceded in death by his brother, Donald Fonseca
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Remy John Reulet Sr.

• age 88, a native of Vacherie and resident of Bourg, died at 9 a.m. Sept. 27, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; military service held Wednesday with a mass of burial Wednesday. Burial will be at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bessie Hebert Reulet of Bourg; son, Remy J. Reulet of Jackson, Miss.; daughters, Kathleen Bascle of Bourg and Jane Gibbs of Lakeland, Tenn.; brothers, George, Antoine and Richard Reulet, all of Vacherie; sister, Olga Becnel of Vacherie; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Placide and Eve Ockman Reulet; brothers, Placide Jr. and Wilson Reulet; sisters, Rita Toups and Denise Percle
• served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and in the Air Force during the Korean War; retired from the FAA
• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2004

Norbert ‘Nobby’ Roth de Gravelles

• age 87, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 p.m. Sept. 27, 2004
• visitation today and Thursday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nyada