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Obituaries April, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 May 2005

APRIL 1, 2005

Rosemary Thomas Alsey

• age 86, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New Orleans, died March 26, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her stepdaughter, Brenda Robinson of Thibodaux; adopted daughter, Maxine Christmas of New Orleans; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Bailey; second husband, Percy Alsey; sons, James and Michael Reed; parents, James and Ezora Thomas; sister, Mable T. Nelson; and brothers, Walter and James Thomas
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Audrey ‘Da Da’ Chouest

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Galliano, died at 5:17 p.m. March 30, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Ellie; two brothers, John and Kenneth Chouest; and sister, Helen C. Pierce
• preceded in death by her parents, Elphege and Natalie Doucet Chouest
• pioneer student of "The Center" and enjoyed watching T.V.
• Samart Funeral Home

Phrizine Young Holloway

• age 87, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died March 28, 2005
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and today at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery; dismissal Saturday
• survived by her children and their spouses, Gloria and Matthew Stevenson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Allonia and Calvin Rankins of New Orleans and Freddie Jr. and Vivian Holloway of Paincourtville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; devoted nieces, Toni Joseph and Lethicia Jacobs; caregiver, Janice Thomas; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Holloway Sr.; parents, Melvin and Gustavia Young; son, Albert C. Holloway Sr.; one sister; two brothers; and an aunt
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Antionette Stewart

• age 41, a native of New Orleans and resident of Harvey, died March 28, 2005
• visitation Monday at Mt. Herman Baptist Church in Avondale; religious service held Monday at the church, with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Harvey
• survived by her sons, Renee L. Vallery of Monroe and Brook Stewart of New Orleans; brothers, Matthew Stewart of Madisonville, Randy Stewart of Westwego and Renee Stewart of Altamont Springs, Fla.; sisters, Celia Anthony of Avondale, Mamie Brown of New Orleans, Alana Stewart of McComb, Miss., Darlene McNeil of Metairie, Elaine Raby of Mobile, Ala., Dorothy Brady and Mimme Baptiste, both of Harvey; three grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Ester Williams Stewart
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Elsie Hebert Tabor

• age 68, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:20 p.m. March 31, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the chapel, with burial at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw
• survived by her husband Roland P. Tabor; sons, Richard J. and Gabriel P. Tabor; brothers, Junior and William Hebert; sisters, Eve Thibodaux, Rita Tabor, Marine Ricouard and Theresa Tabor; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents Orestile and Ernestine Sanchez Hebert; and brother, Herman Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Henry ‘Black Cat’ Willis

• age 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 27, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Clara Bias, Yvonne and Easter Willis and Lillian Curtis, all of Napoleonville; sons, Alvin Willis Sr. of Navato, Calif.; Eddie Willis of Napoleonville, Arthur Willis of Schriever and Randy Gilton of Raceland; brother, Clarence Keyes of Napoleonville; 50 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elouise Willis; parents, James Sr. and Clara Willis; sons, Henry Willis Jr. and Sterling Gilton; daughter, Dianne Willis; and brothers, Eddie Causton, Freddie and James Willis Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Henry ‘Black Cat’ Willis

• age 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died March 27, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters, Clara Bias, Yvonne and Easter Willis and Lillian Curtis, all of Napoleonville; sons, Alvin Willis Sr. of Navato, Calif.; Eddie Willis of Napoleonville, Arthur Willis of Schriever and Randy Gilton of Raceland; brother, Clarence Keyes of Napoleonville; 50 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elouise Willis; parents, James Sr. and Clara Willis; sons, Henry Willis Jr. and Sterling Gilton; daughter, Dianne Willis; and brothers, Eddie Causton, Freddie and James Willis Sr.
  Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

APRIL 2, 2005

Daniel Bernard Morse

• age 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, March 26, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Lana M. Wilson of California
• preceded in death by one daughter, Iris Austford; preceded in death by two brothers, Chester and Thomas Marse Sr.
  retired U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II

Antoine Joseph ‘ToTon’ Creppel

• age 94, a native of Bourg and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Annola Bergeron of Paradis; and two sisters, Angeline Verdin of Chackbay and Adelia Solet of Golden Meadow
• preceded in death by his wife, Aveia LeBoeuf Creppel; his parents, Charles Creppel and Marie Dardar Creppel; four brothers, Lucian, Desire, Nicholas and James Creppel; and two sister, Ella Billiot and Edna Fabre
• retired pump operator with Sunset Drainage and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

 

APRIL 3, 2005

no entries posted

 

APRIL 4, 2005

Moise J. Landry

• age 80, a native of Chackbay and resident of Raceland, died at 4:40 p.m. April 2, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park Mausoleum at St. Hilary Cemetery
• survived by his son, Randy Landry; daughter, Elaine L. Pierce; son-in-law, Nickless Pierce; daughter-in-law, Karen G. Landry; brother, Villier Landry; sisters, Doris Sanchez, Una Ledet, Annie Matherne and Leona Crochet; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bella Folse Landry; parents, Lucien Felician and Ernestine Rousseau Landry; stepmother, Marie Vicknair Landry; brothers, Wilbert, Ernest and Joseph "Eugene" Landry; sisters, Nobie Levron, Mildred "Blanche" Keller, Hazel Landry, Bernice Aucoin and Elise Cheramie
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church, a U. S. veteran and member of the V. F. W. and American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Howard ‘Heavy’ Mills Sr.

• age 79, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Belle Rose, died March 29, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Ascension Catholic Church Mausoleum
• survived by his daughters, Carolyn Bozeman of Hartford, Conn., and Lydia Mills of Belle Rose; sons, Russell Mills of Napoleonville, Glenn Mills of Donaldsonville and Wade Mills of Klotzville; brothers, Morrell and Herbert Mills of Paincourtville and Ruben Mills of Ewellville; sister, Melissa Nelson of Klotzville; 14 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Ivory and Clemonse Holloway Mills; wife, Elouise Mack Mills; son, Howard Mills Jr.; six brothers; and two sisters
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Earline Ann ‘Lulu’ Vizier

• age 70, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:30 a.m. April 3, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lipton Vizier; sons, Kurt Vizier and Ty "Buck" Vizier; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Ferrel Folse; sister, Shirley Fonseca; grandchildren, Corey Folse, Kinya V. Danos, Elissa Folse and Hannah Vizier; and great-grandchild, Chloe Folse
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Cora Triche Orgeron; sons, Lipton Jr. and David Vizier; daughter, Deborah Vizier; brothers, Gracien "Gusse", Floyd and Al Orgeron; and sisters, Verline Orgeron, Julia Estay and Eula Toups
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

 

APRIL 5, 2005

Georgiana Jones Epps

• age 77, a native and resident of Raceland died at 1:35 a.m. April 4, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial at at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Shirley Smith, Ella Epps and Ethelene Thompkins, all of Raceland; son, Isaac Epps Jr., of Raceland; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mary Jones; husband, Isaac Epps Sr.; daughter, Gloria Rose; brothers, Cornelius Ingram and Clarence Jones Sr.; and sisters, Gladys Brown, Pearl Jacobs, and Florida Albert
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church; also a former usher at Morning Star Baptist Church; hobbies included fishing, and cooking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Virgie Himel

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:25 a.m. April 4, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Earl and Warren Himel; daughters, Gloria Legendre and Dianne Benoit; brother, Nolan Benoit; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Neville Himel; parents, Orestile and Leonie Thibodaux Benoit; brothers, Jessie, Norman and Roy Benoit; and sisters, Verine Tabor and Essie Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gertrude Celistan Skinner

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Avondale, died March 29, 2005
• religious service was held Monday at Austerlitz Baptist Church in New Orleans, with burial at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by her son, Edward Skinner; daughter, Betty Rhodes Fisher; brother, Ezra Celistan; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Freddie Celistan and Lilly Smith Celistan
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home of New Orleans

Martha Elizabeth Warnell Sterling

• age 91, a native of Brunswick, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. April 4, 2005
• graveside service held Wednesday at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston
• survived by two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harry Sylvester Sterling; parents, Everette Jackson Warnell and Martha Elizabeth Olsen Warnell; daughter, Barbara S. Matherne; sisters, Louise Messer, Juanita Wingo and Mabel Ellis
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

APRIL 6, 2005

Audrey ‘Da Da’ Chouest

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Galliano, died at 5:17 p.m. March 30, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated April 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her brothers, John and Kenneth Chouest; and sister, Helen C. Pierce
• preceded in death by her parents, Elphege and Natalie Doucet Chouest
• buried with her doll, Ellie
• pioneer student of "The Center" and enjoyed watching T.V.

Linda Matherne Hebert

• age 51, a native of Marrero and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 p.m. April 4, 2005
• visitation today and Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ludgere "Lou" Joseph Hebert III of Houma; parents, Charley F. Sr. and Rita Dufrene Matherne; son, Chad Michael Hebert of Houma; daughter, Jenny Lynn Hebert of Houma; brother, Charley Matherne Jr. of Lake Charles; and sister, Patty Labit of Athens, Tenn.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Medora Hidalgo Himel

• age 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 p.m. March 26, 2005
• mass of burial was celebrated March 30 at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Junius P. and Debbie Dauzat Himel; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris H. and Claude "C. J." Ledet, Hazel H. and Berthon Aucoin, Stella H. Montet, Love H. and Donald Thibodaux, Medora H. and Douglas Hebert; brother, Joseph Hidalgo; sisters, Uranie Sonier, Agatha Martinez and Rita Billelo; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius Joseph Himel; parents, Paul David and Estelle Hidalgo; great-grandson, Andre’ Boudreaux; brothers, Alcide, Paul Hypolite and Alcee Hidalgo; sister, Estella Boudreaux; and two infant sisters
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Armena Smith Zwiefel

• age 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:20 a.m. April 5, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by her daughters, Yvonne Marie LeBlanc and Mary Madeline Istre; brother, Navadie Smith; sisters, Ezar Lafont and Ida Danos; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Jules Ybarzabal; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Smith; daughter, Delores Theriot; brothers, Andrew, Louis and Preslege Smith; and sisters, Celia Terrebonne and Rosita Smith
• Samart Funeral Home

 

APRIL 7, 2005

Allen Joseph Arabie

• age 68, a native of Mathews and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:15 p.m. April 6, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by his wife, Betty Champagne Arabie; sons, Monte Anthony Arabie, Allen "Rusty" Arabie, Barry Paul Arabie and Aaron Adam Arabie; sister, Joyce Arabie Darsey; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alton P. and Gertie A. Arabie; brother, Alton P. Arabie Jr.; sister, Jeanette Arabie; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Patricia ‘Pat’ Oncale Bourgeois

• age 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Jack E. Bourgeois; sons and daughters-in-law, Josh R. and Becky Bourgeois, Ron B. and Claire Bourgeois; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and George Hotard; brother, Kenneth "Brother" Oncale; sisters, Gail Hue, Dian Barrios and Sue LaRose; and grandchildren, Alex, Abbey, Molly and Luke Hotard, Race, Max, Emma and Andre Bourgeois
• preceded in death by her parents, Oscar J. and Ethel Darcey Oncale
• master florist, owner and operator of Pat’s Flowers and Gifts with her husband of 41 years, Jack Bourgeois
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Kernel A. ‘Tony’ Clement

• age 65, a native of Chackbay and resident of Friendship, Wisc., died March 24, 2005 following an automobile accident
• memorial service was held March 30 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and Crematory in Friendship, followed by military rites by the Adams VFW Post 6279, the Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post 250 and the Grand Marsh American Legion Snyder Richardson Post 273
• survived by his wife, Jenny Kilmer Clement of Friendship; son, William Clements of Green Bay, Wisc.; daughter, Michelle Clements of Waukesha, Wisc.; sister, Nancy Clement McInnis and husband Charles "Mac" McInnis of Lake Charles
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Melia Clement of Chackbay; and two brothers
• worked as a security officer at Ho Chunk Casino in Baraboo, Wisc.; enjoyed collecting Zippo lighters, belt buckles and knives; lifetime member of the VFW in Janesville

Allen John Labat

• age 87, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 2:35 a.m. April 6, 2005
• visitation Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elise Ellender Labat of Montegut; sons, Paul Labat of Houma, Malcolm Labat and wife, Peggy, of Bayou Blue and Curtis Labat and wife, Kay, of Thibodaux; and grandchildren, Dustin Labat, Michael Labat and Matthew Labat
• preceded in death by his parents, John Labat and Valerine Dupre Labat; brothers, Louis Labat and John Labat; and sisters, Aline LeBlanc, Della Matherne, Alma Kurtz and Ada Labat
• retired roustabout with Texaco and owned Al’s Texaco in Montegut for 20 years; member of the American Legion Post No. 272, Holy Name Society of Montegut and a past member of the Tri Parish Service Station Association; U. S. Coast Guard in World War II and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

APRIL 8, 2005

Pearly ‘Mommie" Johnson

• age 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died April 3, 2005 at Heritage Manor of Napoleonville
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Nelson Chapel AME church cemetery
• survived by her daughter, Olevia Daniels of Napoleonville; sisters, Clara Butler of Lutcher, Rosalie Jamison and Ida Mae Duverney of New Orleans and Cedalia Hopkins of Napoleonville; brothers, James Bell of New Orleans and Lloyd Bell of Avondale; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Laura Cooper Bell; daughter, Mary Louise Montgomery; five brothers; two sisters; and three great-grandchildren
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Willie Mae Poindexter

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 3 p.m. April 2, 2005
• visitation Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sterling Poindexter Sr. of Raceland; mother, Annette W. Celestine of Raceland; sons, Sterling Poindexter Jr., Jeffrey Poindexter, and Johnny Poindexter, all of Raceland; daughter, Christina Marie Poindexter of Atlanta, Georgia; brothers, Leonard Celestine Jr. and Eddie Celestine of Houma, Benjamin Celestine and Jessie Celestine of Beaumont, Texas, and Mack Celestine of Raceland; sisters, Audrey Mae Pardo of Avondale, Cecilia Celestine of Bridge City and Liza Ann Smith of Houma; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Leonard Celestine Sr; son, Sterling Joseph Poindexter; and brothers, Raymond Lee Celestine and Wilbert Celestine Sr.
• member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church, and was a member of the choir and served on the usher board; hobbies included shopping
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Annie Mae Francis Reed

• age 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:35 p.m. April 1, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her daughters, Rose Williams, Doris Riney and Kathleen McCormick of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Barbara Reed Brown of Schriever, Janet Reed Alcorn and Patricia Reed Williams of Thibodaux; sons, Lawrence Francis of Thibodaux, Tom Francis of Lockport, and James Francis of Labadieville; stepsons, Michael, David, and Stanley Reed, all of Thibodaux; sisters, Ruby Lee Neal, and Effie Price of Thibodaux and Lula Mae Jackson of Luling; brothers, Bishop Ervin Mitchell of Midland, Texas, Ernest Joseph of New Orleans, and Lloyd Thomas of Alexandria; 14 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Reed; parents, Otto and Corrine Francis; son, Melvin Francis, stepson, Calvin Reed; sister, Joyce Joseph; brothers, Silas, Willie, Royal, and Charley Francis; and great-grandchild, Lisa Annie McCormick
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church, and served on the Usher Board, and the Deaconess Board; hobbies included fishing, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Merlin Mire Toups

• age 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 7, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her son, Claiborne "Skipper" Toups; daughters and sons-in-law, Terry T. and Patrick "Boot" Blakeman, Sheila T. and Calvin Boudreaux and Laura T. Theriot; sisters, Lee Womack, Lois Bergeron, Jerry Braud, Ida Boudreaux and Deanna Kittle; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claiborne "Clay" Toups; parents, Harry D. and Ida Kerne Mire; and brother, Harry "Butsy" Mire
• Landry’s Funeral Home

George W. Wiley

• age 85, a native of Magnolia, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. April 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Sunday at the funeral home; his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Annabelle C. Wiley; sons, Mike, Pat and George Wiley and Wilton Roddy; daughters, Betty King, Codie Kilgore and Leona Brock; brothers, Wade and Jimmy Wiley; sister, Phyllis Newton; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, George Thomas Wiley and Eleanor Dodson Wiley; two brothers; and two sisters
• member of the Church of the Nazarene; World War II and Korean War veteran, he served in the U. S. Marine Corps and U. S. Navy; member of the Masonic Lodge No. 267 and Houma Shriners; an avid fisherman
• Samart Funeral Home

Anthony Karriem Woods

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 1, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his daughter, Latifah Woods of Thibodaux; son, Karriem Woods of Thibodaux; mother, Najiebah Muhammed of Kalamazoo, Mich.; brothers, Abdul K. Raoff of Thibodaux, David Woods of Chicago and Michael Woods of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Dianne S. Abdullah of Lansing, Mich., Donna Marie Mudier of Kalamazoo, Maryam Abdullah, Jessica Woods, Chrystal Hall, Tina and Sandra Hall, all of Thibodaux; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Thomas Woods; father, Jessie Woods Sr.; stepfather, Ahmad A. Muhammed; and brother, Jessie Woods Jr.
• member of the Nation of Islam; hobby was fishing
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

APRIL 9, 2005

Patricia Collins Christensen

• age 58, a native of Atlanta and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005
• memorial service held Monday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano
• survived by her mother, Betty Gene Collins; one son, Robert Allen Wooddall; one daughter, Stacy Lee LaBiche; three brothers, Arthur Collins Jr., Bruce Collins and Gary Collins; three sisters, Theresa Cobb, Sue Bowman and Juanita Harris; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roger Brent Christensen; her father, Arthur William Collins Sr.; and one brother, Barry Collins

Annie Mae ‘Mrs. Bill Theriot’ Duplantis

• age 92, native and resident of Chauvin, died 6:25 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald Joseph Duplantis and his wife, Judith, and Duffy James Duplantis Sr. and wife, Doris, of Chauvin; one daughter, Billie Ann Matherne and husband, Terry, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Duffy Joseph Duplantis; her parents, Fred Theriot and Lucille Fangue Theriot; one grandson, Logan Paul Naquin; three brothers, Eustus, Albert and Elby Theriot; and one sister, Lucille White
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church; member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Council of Aging in Chauvin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Thelma Marie Landry ‘To-belle’ LeBlanc

• age 84, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, was entrusted to God’s care at 2:52 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Thibodaux Regional Hospital
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass Monday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with the Rev. Jason Labeé officiating; entombment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her loving husband, Phillip LeBlanc Sr. of Donaldsonville; two daughters, Evelyn LeBlanc Navarre and husband, Earl, of Thibodaux, and Jackie LeBlanc Landry and husband, Clyde, of Paincourtville; one son, Phillip "Phil" LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Phyllis Falcon LeBlanc, of Gonzales; 11 precious grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Allain Landry and Pauline Simoneaux Landry; one grandson, Ruben Navarre; one granddaughter, Crystal Landry LaCoste; one great-grandson, Judd Giroir; four brothers, Lawrence Landry Sr., Billy Landry, Godfrey Landry and Allen Landry; four sisters, Irene L. Hernandez, "Maude" L. Rodriguez, Bevian L. Charlet and Doris L. Landry
• Ourso Funeral Home

Rene Albert Rappelet

• age 41, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 4:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005
• no visitation or funeral service
• survived by one brother, Charles Rappelet of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Sharon Rappelet of Raceland, one nephew, Case Rappelet; and one niece, Anika Gambino
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Rappelet and Velvina Vegas Rappelet
• boat captain
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

 

APRIL 10, 2005

no entries posted

 

APRIL 11, 2005

Carle G. ‘Tommy’ Blanchard

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Napoleonville, died April 9, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Marjorie B. Blanchard; son, Curtis Malbrough; brother, Charles "Bootsy" Blanchard; and sisters, Alice Pellegrin, Goldie Roddy, Jane Bergeron, Sylvia Portier, Kate Repp and Diane Domangue
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph Blanchard Sr. and Levie Daigle Blanchard
• U. S. Army veteran and a counselor of veteran affairs
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rosalie Mary ‘Nanny’ Martin

• age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Algiers, died at 7 a.m. April 9, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with interment at the church mausoleum
• survived by her brothers, Ernest, Bobby, Larry, Nolan and Charlie Martin
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Martin; parents, Hypolite and Lydia Adams Martin; brother, Tony Martin; and sisters, Gladys and Doris Martin
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

APRIL 12, 2005

Mary Lynn Fanguy

• age 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died April 10, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Dularge, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Todd William Fanguy; daughter, Heather Lynn Fanguy; brothers, Irvin Jr., Curtis, Reginald and Wayne DeHart; sisters, Verdie Lovell, Jeanette Rhodes, Judy Dieck, Kathy Lirette, Carles Neal and Pam Duncan
• preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Thelma Guidry DeHart; grandparents, Clifford and Mary Guidry, Herman and Maggie Guidry; brother, Clifford DeHart; and sister, Susan DeHart
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Harold ‘Red’ Haines

• age 80, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 a.m. April 11, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Louis Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his son, Kenneth Thibodaux Sr.; daughter, Maxine T. Voisin; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

Hank Joseph Lee

• age 30, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:46 p.m. April 9, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Brandy Michelle Houston Lee; father, Harris Joseph Lee Jr.; mother, Sheila Curole Lee; daughter, Trinity Ruth Lee; brother, Blake Lee; paternal grandmother, Irene Lee; and maternal grandmother, Beatrice Crosby Curole
• preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harris Lee Sr.; and maternal grandfather, David L. Curole
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Phillip Malbrough

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 8, 2005
• graveside service held Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his brothers, Ben Paul, Joseph "Nick," Felix and Junius Malbrough; and sisters, Corinne Malbrough, Rose Tyler and Velma Pearson
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. and Louise Sanchez Malbrough; brother, Noel Malbrough; and sisters, Louise Thibodaux and Lydia Malbrough
• Samart Funeral Home

Delores Elmira V. McGuin

• age 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 3:57 p.m. April 7, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Gray; religious service held Wednesday at the church, with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her sons, Carl McGuin Sr. of Gray, Gilbert McGuin of Dallas, Warren McGuin Sr. of New Orleans, Charles McGuin of Gray, Patrick McGuin of Houma, Leo and Stanley McGuin, both of Gray; daughter, Lois Gauthier of Gray; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam "Tom" McGuin; parents, Alfred and Margaret Verriett; brothers, Louis, Alfred Jr. and Benny Verriett; sisters, Lilly Smith, Henrietta Verriett, Melvina Frasier, Eola Williams, Lola Tucker and Essie Verriett
• member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church

Vera ‘Pee-Wee’ Smith Moore

• age 49, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. April 6, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church; funeral service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond Moore; father, Isaac Allridge Sr.; son, Terrance Moore; daughter, LaToya Moore; brothers, Isaac Allridge Jr., Alvin Smith, Isaac Allridge II, Isiah Allridge and Henry Allridge; sisters, Betty Carvin, Shelia Hanzy, Clara Perkins, Debra Owens, Alnetta Alridge and Sarah Alridge
• preceded in death by her mother, Margie Nash Givens; stepfather, James Givens Sr.; and sister, Rosalie A. Coleman
• Baptist; employed as a health aide

 

APRIL 13, 2005

Robert Sidney ‘Bobby’ Blanchard Jr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2 p.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation Thursday andFriday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Walker Blanchard; son and daughter-in-law, Kim A. and Angela C. Blanchard; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy B. and Sid Ayala; brother, Shelby Blanchard; sister, Lois B. Blanchard; grandchildren, Marlin John, Ross Michael and Brandon Robert Blanchard; and great-granddaughter, Lillian E. Blanchard
• preceded in death by his first wife, Doris W. Blanchard; parents, Robert S. Sr. and Agatha V. Blanchard; brothers, Robert R., Edwin P. and Jerry E. Blanchard; and sister, Bernice "Bunny" Bollinger
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; retired from Grayhouse with 35 years service
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Charles Edward Cordes

• age 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:30 a.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation Friday at Samart Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Christina Annicaro Cordes; sons, Peter Richard Williams, Anthony Salvatore Cordes and Joseph Frank Cordes; daughters Marlene Ann Cordes and Agnes Louise Cordes; brother, George Cordes; sister, Rose Marie Cordes; and 13 grandchildren
• served six years in the U. S. Army; lifetime member of the American Legion; also a member of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department; school crossing guard and auxiliary policeman for 25 years

Drake Donovan Martin

• infant, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 8:04 a.m. April 11, 2005
• visitation Wednesday and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his father, Donovan J. Martin; mother, Andrea M. Pellegrin; grandparents, Jim Sr. and Wanda Pellegrin, Lawrence and Marlene Verdin, Michael Martin, Gail Fanguy Nelson and Robert Nelson; brother, Donovan "D. J." Martin Jr.; sisters, Victoria Elizabeth Martin, Heaven Mysteek Rivere and Destiny Blayr Martin

Joyce Ann Tassin

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis De Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Raymond Joseph Tassin; daughter, Margie Herbert of Rowlett, Texas; brother, Howard Chaisson Jr.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard Sr. and Gladys LeBlanc Chaisson; and sister, Ethel Gerdes
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, was a member of the KC Ladies Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters of America and Our Lady of Perpetual Help No. 1848
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

APRIL 14, 2005

Jeffrey Joseph Authement

• age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died April 13, 2005
• visitation today and Friday at the KC Hall in Chauvin; mass of burial celebrated Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marjorie Pellegrin Authement; son, Keith Patrick Authement; daughters, Jeffie Hebert and Cindy Thibodeaux, both of Bourg; brothers, Nason and Eural Authement; sisters, Ann Babin and Lou Chaisson; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lanest and Aurora Bergeron Authement; and brother, Annasee Authement
• served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of World War II; grand knight of the Bourg Knights of Columbus and a member of the Bourg Lions Club; member of Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and Terrebonne Association of Retired Teachers
• Samart Funeral Home

Angelique Marie Bouffanie

• age 21, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:45 p.m. April 7, 2005
• private memorial service was held Monday; her remains were cremated
• survived by her father, Randy Bouffanie; mother, Pamela Foret Bouffanie; grandmother, Earline Bouffanie; brother, Jessie Romero; sisters, Stacie Bouffanie Clark, Marinda Kaye Bouffanie and Britney Danielle Bouffanie; nephews, Gavin McKade Bouffanie English, Gaige McKenzie Bouffanie English and Garrett McKaylen Clark
• preceded in death by her grandfather, Norman Bouffanie
• Samart Funeral Home

Lee Anna Marguarite Guidry

• age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:17 p.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Jefferson S. Guidry; brother and sister-in-law, Royce P. and Bonnie Guidry; nephews, Michael and Matthew Guidry; and niece, Mary Claire Guidry
• preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Bychurch Guidry; brother, Melvin A. Guidry; and grandparents, Policar and Celeste Cheramie Bychurch, Andrew and Violet Plaisance Guidry
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; member of Catholic Daughters and the Krewe of Nereids; supervisor for the commercial department for Lafourche Telephone Company with 33 years of service
• Samart Funeral Home

Nathan John LeBlanc

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died April 8, 2005
• private memorial service was held
• survived by his wife, Deborah Slaven LeBlanc; parents, Junius Joseph LeBlanc and Edith Henry LeBlanc; son, Kaleb John LeBlanc; brothers, Jamie and Don LeBlanc; and sisters, Margaret LeBlanc Chamberlain and Elizabeth "Beth" LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Kelly
• Samart Funeral Home

Arta Hill LeBoeuf

• age 85, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:35 a.m. April 11, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by her sons, Adrain and Wayne LeBoeuf; daughter, Paula L. Zeringue; 11 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. LeBoeuf; parents, C.A. Butch and Ada Jurgens Hill; son, James LeBoeuf; and brother, Wayne Hill
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

John ‘Jack’ Hunter Richardson

• age 76, a native of Baines, Cuba and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and Friday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux; religious service held Friday at the church, with burial at St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his sons, John Michael, Crosby Gaar and Hunter Louis Richardson; daughters, Martha Evelyn South and Mary Sue R. Lyle; brother, Robert Riley Richardson; grandchildren, Rachel South Boquet, Sarah Lyle Smithson, Matthew Richardson South, Hunter Edward South, James Logan Lyle, Katherine Richardson Stern, Amie Victoria Richardson, Cassie Michelle Richardson, Jack Austin Richardson, Patrick Crosby Richardson, Hunter Cummings Richardson; and great-grandchildren, Emily and Caroline Smithson and Collin Richardson
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Garr Richardson; parents, Edward Everette Richardson and Mathilde Virginie Chaisson Richardson; and brother, E.E. Richardson Jr.
• U. S. Marine and served as a veteran of the Korean War; very active in the Masonic Lodge and the First United Methodist Church of Thibodaux

Joseph Lucien ‘Uncle Ty’ ‘Snappy’ Sanchez

• age 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died April 11, 2005
• visitation Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service held Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Felicia Thibodaux Sanchez; son, Cris Sanchez; daughter, Diana Richard; sister, Emily S. Ordoyne; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louisa Pitre Sanchez; sons, Horace and Calvin Sanchez; brothers, Mars, Anthony, Salvador, Ulyssie and Thomas Sanchez; and sisters, Elodie S. Tabor, Lucille S. Thibodaux, Ulyssia S. Perez, Emma Ponville, Earetine Hebert and Julia S. Hebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Barbara Sharp

• age 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:50 p.m. April 10, 2005
• mass of burial celebrated Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial at a later time at St. Patrick Cemetery III in New Orleans
• survived by her husband, Bryan Sharp; former husband, Berchman Rodrigue; mother, Nickie Walters; daughter, Lindsey Rodrigue; brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie and Vickie Walters and Alphonse "A. J." Walters; and sister and brother-in-law, Kim and John Gatzke
• preceded in death by her father, Frederick Walters
• missed greatly by nephews, nieces and many friends
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Myrtle Aysenne Traigle

• age 80, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:15 p.m. April 13, 2005
• visitation Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her daughters, Sheila Traigle, Cheriesse and Elsa Cortez; sisters, Bernice B. Boudreaux and Madora Legendre
• preceded in death by her husband, Calvin J. Traigle; parents, Lynn Aysenne Sr. and Missie Landry Aysenne; and brother, Lynn Aysenne Jr. The family thanks Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospice staff
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

APRIL 15, 2005

Carolyn A. ‘Mommie’ Coulon

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 10, 2005
• visitation Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Victor Coulon Sr.; daughter, Darlene C. Van Buren; sons, Anthony Coulon and Victor Coulon Jr. of Thibodaux; father, Alvin Anderson Sr. of Thibodaux; brother, Alvin Anderson Jr. of Bowling Green, Ky.; two grandchildren; and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her mother, Owinda Anderson
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Lee Anna Margarite Guidry

• age 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:17 p.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Jefferson S. Guidry; brother, Royce P. Guidry and his wife, Bonnie; nephews, Michael and Matthew Guidry; and niece, Mary Claire Guidry
• preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Bychurch Guidry; brother, Melvin A. Guidry; and grandparents, Policar and Celeste Cheramie Bychurch and Andrew and Violet Plaisance Guidry
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of Catholic Daughters and the Krewe of Nereids and was supervisor of the commercial department for Lafourche Telephone Company with 33 years of service
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Essie Badeaux Leonard

• age 92, a native of Larose and resident of Marrero, died April 13, 2005
• funeral mass celebrated Saturday at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, in Harvey; parlors opened Saturday; burial in Westlawn Memorial Park
• wife of the late Delves Mitchell Leonard; daughter of the late Clotilda Acosta Badeaux and Camille Badeaux; mother of Gerald Leonard of Gretna, Euris Leonard of Lafayette, Terry Leonard of Marrero and the late Evert Leonard; and sister of Norman Badeaux, the late Marie Rodrigues, Lucy Robichaux, Bernice LeBlanc, Octavia Landry, Jane Ruiz, Horace, Camille and Milton Badeaux
• also survived by 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter
• Mothe Funeral Home

Marshall Jermone Martinez Jr.

• age 1, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at 3:45 p.m. April 12, 2005
• religious service Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Bertrandville
• survived by his parents, Tarao Walker and Marshall Jermone Martinez Sr.; brother, Martarques Jermone Martinez; maternal grandparents, Melissa J. Walker, Charles Walker Sr. and stepgrandfather, Douglas A. Henderson; paternal grandparents, Anthony Boussard, Renia Martinez, and stepgrandfather, Shawn Renthrope; and maternal great-grandparents, Edward and Myrtle Johnson
• preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents, Shirley and C. Lee Martinez Sr.
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Augustine B. Reado

• age 83, a native and resident of Raceland died April, 9, 2005
• visitation today and Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service today at the church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery in Gheens
• survived by her daughter, Noella Triggs of Raceland; sons, Shedrick Reado Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Claville Reado of Houma, Morris Reado of Bossier City and Terry Reado of Raceland; sister, Helen B. Turner of Raceland; brother, Oliver Brown of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Shedrick Reado Sr.; parents, Claville and Fannie Ingram Brown; sons, Esau Reado and Benjamin Reado; sister, Sarah B. White; and brother, Benny Brown
• member of Sunlight Baptist Church in Gheens; enjoyed cooking and baking
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Adele Rink

• age 76, a native of Vacherie and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:12 p.m. April 12, 2005
• visitation Saturday at the Choctaw Fire Station Hall; religious service held Saturday at the hall, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, James Rink; sons, Milton and Wayne Rink; daughters, Sandra Rink Becnel, Catherine and Malinda Rink; sister, Mary Scioneaux; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lilian Savin; sons, Michael and Terry Rink; brother, Antione Savin; and one great-grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Clint Anthony Stevens

• age 33, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:13 p.m. April 13, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Hope Ardoin Stevens; father, Edward Willie Stevens Jr.; sister, Rhoda Cadiere; two nieces and two cousins
• preceded in death by his mother, Diana Hebert Stevens; and grandparents, Herman Anthony and Bernice Fern Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 16, 2005

Emma Taylor Brewer

• age 59, a native of Liberty, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005
• funeral services today at the Allison Funeral Home in Liberty, with burial in Guidry Cemetery in Batson, Texas
• survived by her husband, Tim Lee Brewer Sr. of Houma; her mother, Julia Fregia Taylor of Angleton, Texas; two sons, Tim Lee Brewer Jr. of Houma and Scott Brewer of Baton Rouge; one brother, Eddie Taylor of Raywood, Texas; one sister, Mary Sellers of Angleton; and four grandchildren, Kinsley Ann Brewer, Dylan Jacob Brewer, Dustin Charles Brewer and Jace Morgan Brewer
• preceded in death by her father, James Morgan Taylor
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Adam ‘J. D.’ Ordone

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Inez Collins Ordone of Houma; two sons, James Ordone and wife, Cynthia, of Houma, and Don Rodrigue and wife, Denise, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Emma Ordone of Joaquin, Texas, Zelma Louviere of Lake Charles, and Bernadette Dumond and husband, Weldon, of Houma; five stepsons, Walter Guidry and wife, Christine, Roy Guidry and wife, Debra, of Montegut, Robert Guidry, Randy Guidry and wife, Michele, of Houma and Adam Guidry and wife, Lisa, of Lafitte; three stepdaughters, Judy Bookenberger and husband, Eugene, Debbie Beck and husband, Howard, of Montegut and Susie Guidry of Waterloo, Iowa; three brothers, Chester Carlos, Clarence Carlos and Wilbert Carlos of Chauvin; three sisters, Clara Babin, Stella Lirette and Jean Carlos of Chauvin; 44 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his former wife, Marie Labous LeBouef; his parents, Oscar Ordone and Emma Authement Ordone; and one daughter, Rose Ordone
• retired carpenter and roofer and a member of the Knights of Columbus of Annunziata; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Bridget Cotton Shackelford

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005
• visitation today and Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Victory Christian Center; religious service Monday at the center, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Stevie Shackelford of Houma; her parents, Roland Cotton and Beverly Davis Cotton of Houma; one son, Jerred Shackelford and companion, Marie Naquin, of Houma; one daughter, Bria Shackelford of Houma; one brother, Keith Cotton and wife, Kelly, of Houma; one sister, Lisa Cotton Poche and husband, Ronald Jr., of Thibodaux; one granddaughter; and seven nieces and nephews
• registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center; member of Victory Christian Center

 

APRIL 17, 2005

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APRIL 18, 2005

Melvin ‘Soul’ Bias

• age 59, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died April 14, 2005
• religious service was held today at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrella Thompson; daughters, Crystal and Deirdre Thompson of Thibodaux; son, Orlando Thompson of Thibodaux; sister, Barbara Miller of Napoleonville; brothers, Albert and James Bias Jr. of Napoleonville and Howard Bias of New Orleans; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Classie and James Bias Sr.
• enjoyed helping others and cooking; former employee of Waste Management
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Hilda Rhodes-Robichaux Daigle

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:05 a.m. April 16, 2005
• religious service was held today at First Assembly of God Church in Schriever, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Michael A. and Del P. Daigle; daughters, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn D. LaRose and Cheri D. Fatica; brothers, William Rhodes and Tommy Thorman; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Joseph Daigle; parents, Felicien LeBouef Thormas and Hilton Rhodes; son, Dennis "Wayne" Daigle; and sister, Evelyn Wilson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Annalee Himel Hebert

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 p.m. April 15, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Emile J. Hebert Sr.; sons, Emile, Bruce, Jeffery and Chris Hebert; daughters, Peggy Oncale and Mary Jane Zeringue; sisters, Enola Ordoyne, Delores Landry and Yvone Guidry; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parnets, Dorqeville and Amelia Thibodaux Himel; brothers, Neville and Yves Himel; sisters, Aspiese Ordoyne, Louvina Guidry and Annette Himel
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Nerman J. ‘Pete’ Matherne

• age 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 1 p.m. April 16, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious service held Tuesday at the church, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his daughters, Janet, Linda and Bonnie Dufrene; brothers, Vorman and Johnny Matherne; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae M. Matherne; parents, Joseph Matherne and Mercedes Schouest; grandchildren, Marilyn Dufrene and Vincent Dufrene Jr.; and sisters, Vivian Comardelle, Mabel Hogan, Nora Abadie and Emma Falcon
• Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off

Isaac N. ‘Ike’ Reed Jr.

• age 49, a native and resident of New Orleans, died April 12, 2005
• religious service was held Saturday at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Church in New Orleans East, with burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Tracy Reed; sons, Isaac N. Kerry and Isaiah Keyes; daughter, Triegle N. Cotton; stepsons, Joseph "Jo Jo," Ernest, Elton, Earl and Latroy Simmons and Samuel Kerry; stepdaughter, Earlisha Simmons; parents, Isaac N. Sr. and Annie M. Reed; brothers, Bruce and Mandel Reed; sisters, Cassandra A. Chakra, Melanie Reed Johnson, Bridget Reed and Carmen Reed; and grandparents, Ethel Davis Price Lawson and Elijah Junius Price
• Magee Funeral Home

Earline Larpenter Taylor

• age 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. April 16, 2005
• religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray
• survived by her mother, Marie Louise Gautreaux Larpenter; son, James Taylor III; brothers, Steve, Jerry, Donald and Floyd Larpenter; sisters, Betty Garibotte, Theresa Liner, Florence Champagne and Elizabeth Broussard; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Aaron Antoine Larpenter; brothers, David and Ronald Larpenter; and granddaughter, Ashley Taylor
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Homes of Houma

Richard Gordon Van Leuven

• age 69, a native of Ellenville, N.Y. and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. April 15, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services held Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Bernice Vliet Van Leuven; son, Richard Allen Van Leuven; step sons, John, Duane and Raymond Bennett; daughters, Bedra Falgout, Rachel LeBoeuf and Angel Falgout; brothers, Vivan, John, Roger, Pat, Tony and Paul Van Leuven; sisters, Ella Du Mond, Rachael Gorr, Mary Sanderson and Jeanie; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Vivan G. Van Leuven and Ester M. Davis Van Leuven; brothers, Raymond and Allen Van Leuven; sister, Donna Smith; and granddaughter, Shelby Lynn Falgout
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

APRIL 19, 2005

Hilda Rhodes-Robichaux Daigle

• age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:05 a.m. April 16, 2005
• religious service was held today at First Assembly of God Church in Schriever, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her sons, Michael A. and Del P. Daigle; daughters, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn D. LaRose and Cheri D. Fatica; brothers, William Rhodes and Tommy Thormas; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Joseph Daigle; parents, Felicien LeBouef Thormas and Hilton Rhodes; son, Dennis "Wayne" Daigle; and sister, Evelyn Wilson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James ‘Shakey’ Garribot

• age 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 5:27 p.m. April 15, 2005
• Wednesday service
• survived by his parents, Michael Garribot and Alma May Dugas; brother, Wilbert Paul Dugas; sisters, Rachael Garribot, Amy Rogers, Chermain Blanchard and Kelly Palos
• Samart Funeral Home

Alouise Degruise Guidry

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 8 a.m. April 18, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in the St. Charles community; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Earl, Ellis Jr. and Johnny Guidry; daughters, Audrey G. Fournier and Betty G. Breaux; sister, Genevieve Ganci; grandchildren, Lester Fournier, Janet F. Baudoin, Philip fournier, David Fournier, Mervin Fournier II, Joey Breaux, James Breaux, Jared Guidry, Jason Guidry, Jaynel G. Gisclair, Scott Guidry, Melissa G. Williams, Susan G. Delatte, Donna G. Thibodaux and Kenneth Guidry; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Guidry Sr.; parents, Gustave and Azilda Breaux Degruise; brother, Vincent Gustave Degruise; and sister, Audrey Degruise
• former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Raceland and Thibodaux senior citizens; retired from Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Donald L. LeDoux

• age 65, a native of Jennings and resident of Grosse Tete, died at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 18, 2005
• buried Feb. 21 in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings
• former employee of Sundowner Drilling Co.
• Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine

Rose Marie Guidry Naquin

• age 82, a native and resident of Montegut, died April 17, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her sons, Warren Joseph Naquin Jr. and Jerry Joseph Naquin Sr., both of Bourg, Billy Anthony Naquin of Jackson and Terry Anthony Naquin of Montegut; sisters, Marie Norman and Celina Pinell of Montegut and Velma Boudreaux of Metairie; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Warren Joseph Naquin Sr.; parents, Julien and Josephine Matherne Guidry; son, Derral Naquin; and great-great-granddaughter, Michelle Billiot
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Montegut; homemaker
• Samart Funeral Home

Alzina ‘LaSur’ Guidry Pitre

• age 78, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 a.m. April 18, 2005
• 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 her husband, Dumas "John" Pitre; sons, David, Ronald and Alan Pitre; daughters, Gail Griffin, Jeannie Cheramie and Patty Cheramie; brothers, Robinson and James Guidry; sisters, Nita Plaisance, Doris Stewart, Lolita Chouest and Ruth Lagarde; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-step-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Samson and Alexina Cheramie Guidry; an infant son; brothers, Herman, Morrison, Rogers, Robert and Samson Guidry; and three great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; enjoyed her family and friends, gardening and being of service to others
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

APRIL 20, 2005

Steven Comardelle Jr.

• age 26, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, died April 18, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service held Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his parents, Steve Sr. and Pamela Comardelle, Dianell and Edward Reinhardt; grandparents, Beulah Comardelle, Nolan and Neva Plaisance; daughter, Lacie Reynolds; and sister, Michelle Comardelle
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Norris Comardelle
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Leon Joseph ‘Daddy-O’ Dupre

• age 86, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died April 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his stepson, Arthur "Junior" Crochet; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Delvin Babin and Gayle Dupre; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Melva and Joseph Quick; sisters, Isabella Dupre Navarre, Rita Dupre Thiboaux and Audrey Dupre Thibodeaux; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Marie Bergeron Crochet Dupre; parents, Andre and Lena LeBouef Dupre; stepson, Wilson "Red" Crochet; stepdaughter, Jeanette Kuest; granddaughter, Vickie Crochet; sisters, Hattie Babin, Verna Hebert, Lucy Hebert and Jeanne Malbrough
• served in the U. S. Navy; retired welder from Main Iron Works
• Samart Funeral Home

Nora Plaisance Ledet

• age 72, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 p.m. April 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose
• survived by her husband, Norris Ledet; sons, Britt, Kent, Billy and Andy Ledet; daughter, kellie L. Bellanger; brother, Lee J. Plaisance; sisters, Wilma P. Guidry and Geraldine P. Chiasson; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Anna Breaux Plaisance; and brother, Roland Plaisance
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; member of Holy Rosary Holy Name Society, a former Eacharistic minister and choir member, she enjoyed crocheting, quilting and gardening
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Raymond N. Poche Jr.

• age 68, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 a.m. April 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Cardozier Poche; son, Carlton "C. J." Poche Sr.; daughters, Suzanne Stevens and Terri Rene Adams; sister, Ramona Ann Poche; grandchildren, Tiffany Poche, Christie Stevens, C. J. Poche Jr., Joshua Stevens, Colby Adams and Rende Adams; and great-grandchild, Kade Michael
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond N. Sr. and Earline Martin Poche
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church; served in the U. S. Air Force; enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and gardening; former employee of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Samart Funeral Home

Ruth Ledet Richard

• age 77, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 6 p.m. April 19, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; memorial service held Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Huey Richard Sr.; sons, Huey Jr. and Anthony Richard; daughters, Faith Richard Lefort, Mary Richard, Celia Richard Cheramie, Stephanie Richard Cantrelle and Michelle Richard Uzee; brother, Wade Ledet; and sisters, Emelda St. Pierre and Melvina Hunter; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Eliza Guidry Ledet; son, Gordon James Richard; brothers, Dudley, Anthony and Peter Ledet Sr.
• loved to garden, travel and be with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home

H. Carl Schaff

• age 90, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Paincourtville, died at 6:20 p.m. April 18, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, H. Carl Jr. and Linda Mitchell Schaff, John C. and Mary Rivere Schaff; Michael E. and David J. Schaff; daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and John Adams, Melanie and Randy Miller; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Eliska "Billie" Theriot Schaff; parents, Henry Tobias Schaff and Louise Wilde; daughters, Annette Schaff Lee; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Landry Schaff; brother-in-law, Wilfred Price; sister, Lois Schaff Price; granddaughter, Carla Schaff
• a Man of Manressa, a member of American Legion 40 and 8; Knight of Columbus Fourth Degree, a member of the Marines reserve and a member of the Seabees; veteran of World War II and served in North Africa, the Italian invasian and the Pacific Theater; avid hunter and fisherman

Ronald Joseph Waguespack Sr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Vacherie, died April 18, 2005
• visitation Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum
• survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Emily Rodrigue Waguespack; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and William Morvant of Baton Rouge, Ramona and Joseph Whitman of Thibodaux, Reina and Richard Steele of Waynesville, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Jr. and Phyllis Waguespack of Thibodaux; Randy and Melynda Waguespack of Moorehaven, Fla., Robby and Jamie Waguespack of Covington; siblings, Mrs. Arnold (Laura Lee) Schexnayder, Mrs. Roland (Lily) Perque of Vacherie and Warren Waguespack of Houma; grandchildren, Brian, Emily and Eric Morvant, Marcel, Katelyn, Kayla and Kristen Waguespack, Paul and Adrienne Whitman, Therese "Tess" and Annalise Steele, William, Grace and John Hayes Waguespack and Nicole Mathis; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Yvonne Folse Waguespack; and son, Ranelle A. Waguespack
• member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514, an extraordinary minister of the eucharist and an usher for St. Philip Catholic Church; retired as a supervisor for Monsanto Chemical Co. where he was employed for 39 years; also served in the U. S. Army and was an avid deer hunter
• H. C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

 

APRIL 21, 2005

Kenneth Scott Blades

• age 43, a native of Miami and resident of Boutte died at 7:20 p.m. April 17, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service tonight at the funeral home
• survived by his stepfather, Norman Robert; sons, Ron Louis Blades and Nicholas Scott Blades; grandmother, Margaret Gilbreath; daughter, Brandi Lynn Blades; brother, David William Blades; sister, Cynthia Blades Bynum; and grandson, Caine Michael Camardelle
• preceded in death by his parents, William Blades and Anna Kay G. Blades Robert
• Falgout Funeral Home

Louis H. Carline

• age 68, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Houma, died at 4:09 p.m. April 20, 2005
• visitation Friday and Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home.; religious service held Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his fiancee, Tammy Lirette of Houma; brother, Edward J. "E. J." Carline of Plaquemine; sisters, Babs Lee Pertuit of Raceland and Hyacinth "Hy" Pierron of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Carrie Belle Perkins Carline; and brother, Walter J. Carline
• butcher, U. S. Navy Veteran and a past custodian for the Knights of Columbus Council 1307 building
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Leona Ordoyne Clement

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:10 a.m. April 20, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her sons, Allen, Michael and Bruce Clement; daughters, Theresa Duplantis and Louella Lambert; a brother, Louis Ordoyne; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Oneil Clement; parents, Joseph and Emma Pitre Ordoyne; and sisters, Edma, Armantine, Albertine and Edith Ordoyne and Florence O. Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Hubert Lirette Sr.

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:10 p.m. April 20, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amy Landry Lirette; sons, Terry Lirette and his wife, Miranda, Hubert Lirette Jr. and his wife, Kathleen; daughters, Linda Cortez and her husband, Clifford and Audrey Caldwell and her husband, Rowland; brothers, Ashby, Jerry and Larry Lirette; sisters, Ruby Landry, Vivian Tabor, Jenny Chaisson and Theresa Boudreaux; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Edia Breaux Lirette; daughter, Lois Lirette; brother, Allen Lirette; and sister, Edia Lirette
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Kerman Joseph Mahler

• age 44, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:10 p.m. April 19, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass of burial celebrated Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorraine Babin Mahler; parents, Alidore and Loredia Gros Mahler; son, Dustin Mahler; brothers, Earl and Anthony Mahler; and sisters, Mary Babin and Thelma Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his brother, Norman Mahler
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

APRIL 22, 2005

Charles Timothy Pate

• age 56, a resident of Lowndesboro, Ala., died April 20, 2005
• visitation at Leak-Memory Chapel in Montgomery, Ala.; religious service held Saturday at the chapel, with burial Tuesday at Restwood Memorial Park in Lake Jackson, Texas
• survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Angela Pate, Matthew Pate and Joseph Pate; sisters, Charlsia Katherine Elrod, Donna Frances Durel and Sonja Cornelia Talbot
• preceded in death by his parents, Lula Frances Pate and Charles B. Pate
• Leak-Memory Chapel

Al J. Orgeron

• age 56, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 a.m. April 21, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Josie R. Orgeron; mother, Garnet B. Orgeron; sons, Troy and Robby Orgeron; daughter, Lacey Orgeron; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gracien Orgeron; daughter, Dena Orgeron; and sister, Verline Orgeron
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of Bayou Fellowship Lodge 484
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Annie L. Matherne

• age 88, a native of Chackbay and resident of Mathews, died at 7 a.m. April 21, 2005
• visitation today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by her sons, Roland, Lester and Buddy Matherne; daughters, Una Adams, Gloria Melancon and Flo Matherne; brother, Vellier Landry; sisters, Leona Bergeron, Una Ledet and Doris Sanchez; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clemille "Joe" Matherne; parents, Felecien and Ernesia R. Landry; daughter, Dolores Matherne; brothers, Ernest, Eugene and Moise Landry; sisters, Noby Levron, Mildred Blanche Keller, Bernice Aucoin and Elise Cheramie
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

 

APRIL 23, 2005

Retired Lt. Col. Thomas C. Nunn Sr.

• age 77, a native of Weleetka, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux for more than 30 years, Thursday, April 21, 2005
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Retired Col. Thomas C. Nunn Jr. and wife, Gea, of Landgraaf, Netherlands; four daughters, Pamela Oncale and husband, Davis, of Thibodaux, Becky Watkins and husband, Johnny, of Okmulgee, Okla., Marilyn Pfefferkorn and husband, John, of Beloit, Kan., and Linda Gros and husband, Herman Jr. of Thibodaux; two brothers, David "Bud" and wife, Sarah, and Ernest and wife, Carolyn Nunn, of Townsend, Mont.; three sisters, Barbara Shinpoch and husband John, of Atlanta, Ina and husband, Perry Anderson, of Eufaula, Okla., and Sarah "Lavada" and husband, Bob Brooks, of Okmulgee; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Zaletel Nunn; his parents, Howard and Beatrice Nunn; and one granddaughter, Shantelle Marie Gros
• faithful and active member of the First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux; loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Bobby Joseph Stoufflet

• age 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cindy Pellegrin Stoufflet of Chauvin; one son, Robert Stoufflet and wife, Emily, of Houma; one daughter, Pearl Stoufflet of Chauvin; three brothers, Oswald Stoufflet Jr. and wife, Janice, of Houma, Paul Stoufflet and wife, Zuly, of Baton Rouge, and Adolph Stoufflet and wife, Myra, of Chauvin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Oswald Stoufflet Sr. and Pearlie Scott Stoufflet
• marine carpenter with Houma Fabricators and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

 

APRIL 24, 2005

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APRIL 25, 2005

Louise Savoie Adams

• age 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11 p.m. April 23, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Anthony "Tammy" Adams; son, Wayne A. Adams; daughters, Janice A. Hartman and Janine A. Falgout; brothers, Ernest Sr. and Larry Savoie Sr.; sisters, Agnes Guidry and Annie Cheramie; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arsense and Marie Hebert Savoie; brothers, Clarence, Edward, Alvin "Paul," Claude, Joseph and John Savoie; and sister, Emily S. Lombas
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; member of the Ladies Altar Society and participant of the Eucharist; enjoyed sewing and cooking
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles Clay Collins Jr.

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. April 25, 2005
• visitation today and Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma
• survived by his wife, Lois Alice Baker Collins of Houma; sons, Charles Baker Collins, Thomas Collins and Glen Collins of Morgan City; sister, Clara LeBouef of Lafayette; eight grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Clay Collins Sr. and Irene Maria Theriot Collins; son, James Mel Collins; brothers, Harold, Authur and Tom Collins; and sister, Ruth Jarrell
• former Terrebonne Parish School Board president
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gregory C. Greco

• age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died April 22, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his father, Vincent "Bush" Greco of Thibodaux; sister, Sharyn Hecard of the New Orleans area; niece, Gina Smith; nephew, Christopher Hecard of the New Orleans area; and loving friend, Helene Jones of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Lee Cleveland Greco
• employee at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Police, Fire and Rescue Unit; former chief of the arson division of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal; worked for other law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and Florida; member of the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association; member of the Knights of Columbus; former member of the Thibodaux, Schriever and St. John’s volunteer fire departments
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bertha Marie Terrebonne Lathrop

• age 88, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 p.m. April 23, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her son, Woodford "Woody" Lathrop III; daughter, Brenda M. Johnson; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Woodford Henry "Wood" Lathrop Jr.; parents, Alphonse and Marie Lorraine Terrebonne; brothers, Richard, Ludvic, Edwin, Jefferson, William and Alphonse Terrebonne Jr.; and sister, Ozia Autin
• Samart Funeral Home

Gene Thomas Mayet

• age 75, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:40 p.m. April 24, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Vivian Chabert Mayet; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy Gene and Adea Leger Mayet, Ray Charles and Julie Rebstock Mayet; and grandchildren, Joyelle Marie, Ryan Thomas, Maggie Rae and Ross Paul Mayet
• preceded in death by his parents, Alces "Beb" and Alice Thomassie Mayet; brother, Raymond Mayet; and sister, Mae Alice Bruce
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of the Holy Name Society and South Lafourche Parkinson’s Association; enjoyed gardening, watching sports and being with his family; retired with 25 years of service with the Chevron Oil Company
• Samart Funeral Home

Eugene William ‘Billy’ Myers

• age 52, a native of Kansas City, Mo., and resident of Houma, died April 22, 2005
• visitation 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 his mother and stepfather, Hazel Dupiere Hebert and Reggie Anthony Hebert of Houma; son, Travis Bourque of Houma; daughter, Bridgette L. Dupre of Houma; brother, Reggie Anthony Hebert and Joey Rodrigue of Houma; sister, Rhonda Hebert Wood of Chesapeake, Va.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, William Lowrey Myers; and grandparents, Norman W. and Alma Trosclaire Dupeire
• Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma

Ansil ‘Buster’ Simmons Jr.

• age 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died April 24, 2005
• visitation Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoloenville; mass of burial celebrated Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn Simmons, Jean and Herbert Daigle, Judith Simmons, Marian and Russell Templet, Elizabeth and Dewayne Tullos; sisters, Norma Bergeron and Billie Toups; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucy B. Simmons; parents, Ansil and Cora Brock Simmons; brothers, Jewell, Clyde and Robert Simmons; sisters, Margie Simmons, Lucille Alleman and Edrye Dolese
• lifetime parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church, an honorary life member of Council 1099, Msgr. Paul Landsman Assembly of the Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus; past president and charter member of Bayouside Country Club
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Murray Philip Thibodaux

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:35 a.m. April 21, 2005
• memorial service was held today at St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Linda Becnel Thibodaux; sons, Chet Charles Thibodaux and Brandon Micheal Thibodaux; daughters, Rhonda Thibodaux Percle and Danielle Thibodaux Polkey; brothers, Bradley, Leslie and Tommy Thibodaux; sisters, Sadie Thibodaux Comeaux, Kathy Thibodaux Becnel and Linda Thibodaux Allen; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dolien and Nazie Mars Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

APRIL 26, 2005

Hazel Cheramie Barrios

• age 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died April 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial following at the church cemetery
• survived by son Jake Barrios of Cut Off; daughters Betty B. Bourg of Galliano and Doris LeBoeuf of Belle Chasse; brother Theo Cheramie; sister Viola C. Dantin; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius "John" Barrios; parents Olezime and Lucretia Eymard Cheramie; sons Roy Barrios of Cut Off and Harold Barrios of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; brothers Emile, Tousaint (Alex), Rene, Webre and Leon Cheramie; grandson Harold Barrios Jr.; and great-grandchildren Toby Arceneau and Amy Barrios
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

Dorrell Ann Guidry

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died April 24, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by burial at Prevost Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by her parents, Clarence and Doris Dean Parfait Guidry; sons Bronold Butch Leeds III and William Michael Leeds; daughters Estalita Marie Leeds, Helen Jane Leeds and Doris Mary Guidry; brothers Clarence Junius Guidry, Clarence Cleveland Guidry, Kelvin Guidry and Preston Partait Jr.; sisters Cathy Dardar, Mae Edwards, Elma Robichaux, Crystal Guidry, Nichole Lodrigue and Victoria Guidry; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Joseph Fanguy; son Joshua Joseph Fanguy; brother Clark Guidry; and sister Loretta Guidry
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Emile C. Stevens Jr.

• age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 24, 2005
• visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Irma Bailey Stevens; stepson, Danny Oechsner; brothers, Willie P. and Phillip P. Stevens; sister, Hazel Stevens Hebert; and five godchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile Charles Stevens Sr. and Josephine Brown Stevens; and brother, Alexander P. Stevens
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lelia Marie Maveaux Tassin

• age 97, a native of Moreauville and resident of Houma, died April 25, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church with burial following at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery
• survived by her sons Eugene A. Tassin of Harvey and Raymond Tassin of Houma; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Phil P. Tassin; parents, Placide Mayeaux and Alice Bordelon Mayeaux; brothers Emanuel Mayeaux and Leo Mayeaux; and sisters Blanche M. Burke, Elma M. Rico and Angel M. Lemoine
• homemaker and a past employee of Elmer’s Candy Co.; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kenneth Thibodeaux

• age 55, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:25 p.m. April 24, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by his wife, Judith S. Thibodeaux; daughter and son-in-law, Kendel and Chad Leblanc; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Adele Thibodeaux, Rudolph "R. J." and Liz Thibodeaux; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Wayne Mars; sister-in-law Kathy Guidry; godchild Dwayne Thibodeaux; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Gertie Thibodeaux; and brother Curtis Thibodeaux
• accountant at McDermott; loving husband and father and his sense of humor will be greatly missed
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Nola Punch Toups

• age 93, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:37 p.m. April 24, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by her son, Jackie Toups; seven grandchildlren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lodess Joseph Toups; parents, Octave Punch and Lelia Kieff Punch Curole; sons, Robert and James Toups; grandchildren, Jennifer and Dean Toups; brothers, Claude and Clement Curole; and sister, Annie Jambon
• member fo the Catholic Daughters at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; retired clerk from the U. S. Postal Service after 15 years
• Samart Funeral Home

 

APRIL 27, 2005

no entries posted

 

APRIL 29, 2005

Frank Wayne Jackson

• age 57, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and a resident of Cut Off, died April 27, 2005
• his remains were cremated
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jenkins; daughters Georgianna Bourg of Houma and Ginger Joy Jackson of Cut Off; and brother Percy Lee Jackson Jr. of Little Rock, Ark.
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Lee Jackson Sr. and Gloria Schwartz Jackson
• elder of the Galliano Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 32 years; served on the committee for building Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses and he had various responsibilities at conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses; self-employed sheetrock finisher and air conditioning and refrigeration repairman

 

APRIL 30, 2005

Rita Mae Baradell Babin

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux died April 28, 2005, in Gretna
• visitation today at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; prayer service today at the funeral home; mass of burial celebrated today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lafitte; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by four sons, Harold Jr., Robert, James and Kenneth Babin; four daughters, Sandy Young, Cindy Melancon, Marilyn Higgins and Debbie Kerner; four sisters, Mildred Adams, Marie Babin, Shirley Simmons and Rose Boudreaux; 23 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harold Babin; one daughter, Heta M. Babin; her parents, Robert and Cecile Braud Baradell; two brothers, Charles and Robert Baradell Jr.; and her companion, Irvin Forsyth

Myriel Ann Doucet

• age 53, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Lorey D. Boura and husband, Scott, and Nona R. Doucet and husband, David; three brothers, Don Doucet, James "Bozo" Doucet and wife, Pam, and Rod Doucet and wife, Debra; one sister, Cathy Gisclair and husband, Steve; five grandchildren, Scotty, Taylor and Laney Boura, and David and Mia Cheramie; two nieces, Meghan and Emily Doucet; and four nephews, Aric and Casey Gisclair and Michael and Adam Doucet
• preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Marita Cheramie Doucet; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie and Mr. and Mrs. Etienne Doucet; and one sister, Rita Doucet
• enjoyed playing bingo and video poker
• Samart Funeral Home

Frank Wayne Jackson

• age 57, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005
• no services were scheduled
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jackson; two daughters, Georgianna Bourg and husband, Brien Bourg, of Houma and Ginger Joy Jackson of Cut Off; and one brother, Percy Lee Jackson Jr. and wife, Karen Jackson, of Little Rock, Ark.
• preceded in death by his parents, Percy Lee Jackson Sr. and Gloria Schwartz Jackson
• self-employed sheet rock finisher and A/C refrigeration repairman; an elder of the Galliano Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 32 years; served on the committee for building Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses and he had various responsibilities at conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart Funeral Home

Patsy Ann Adams Matherne

• age 56, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:55 p.m. April 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass of burial celebrated today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Gilbert Matherne; two daughters, Kelly and Monica Matherne; and two grandchildren, Brynnigan and Hunter Yoss
• preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Adams Jr. and Marie Loupe Adams
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
• Samart Funeral Home