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Obituaries April, 2006 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  02 June 2006

April 1, 2006

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April 2, 2006

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April 3, 2006

Doris Griffin Adams

• age 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:46 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Adams Waddle and husband, Ray, and Gwendolyn Adams Armstrong and husband, Dennis; four sisters, Rose Gisclair, Betty Ann Pitre, Rita Doucet and Betty Jean Griffin; and two grandchildren, Jai Clevenger and Suni Clevenger
• preceded in death by her husband, Edless Adams; and her parents, Thomas and Camelia Billiot Griffin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sidney C. Benoit

• age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, April 1, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Loretta B. Naquin and Kathy Johnson and husband, David Sr.; his devoted friend, Mary Bergeron; two brothers, Andrew Benoit and Ray Benoit; five grandchildren, Gary Naquin, Lisa Naquin, Gwen Tiner, Connie Johnson and David Johnson Jr.; and five great-grandchildren, Reagan Outlaw, Cadie Naquin, Graysen Naquin, Blake Johnson and Emily Johnson
• preceded in death by his wife, Josie Totina Benoit; his parents, Felician Benoit and Felicia Trosclair Benoit; one son-in-law, Kirby Naquin; five brothers, Henry, Johnny, Gaston, Paul and Alfred Benoit; and two sisters, Bertha Guillot and Odette LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sherry Hartman Hennegan

• age 30, a resident of Larose, died in an accident at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her father, Terry Paul Hartman; two sons, Dylan Legar and Dustin Bryant; one daughter, Alyssa Hennegan; one brother, Edison Hartman II; and one sister, Eve Hartman
• preceded in death by her mother, Lynn Baudoin Hartman
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

April 4, 2006

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April 5, 2006

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April 6, 2006

Marie Rodrigue Adams

• age 85, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Charles "Chuck" Adams and wife, Chestee Adams
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Adams; her parents, Arthur Rodrigue and Emily Hebert Rodrigue; four brothers, Wilbert, Clarence, Edward and Edgar Rodrigue; and four sisters, Aline Andras, Leona Boudreaux, Mary Benoit and Louise Molaison
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dorothy Mae Williams Bell

• age 69, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006
• visitation today at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; dismissal service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Pamela Landry of Paincourtville, Diana Louis of Laplace and Yolanda Bell of Donaldsonville; two sons, Erwin and Gayland Bell of Belle Rose; five sisters, Loubertha Sims and Maxine Williams of Belle Rose, Linda, Janet and Elizabeth Williams, all of Donaldsonville; three brothers, Clarence Williams of Prairieville, Herbert Williams of Darrow, and Horace "Joseph" Williams of Belle Rose; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Bell; her parents, Horace and Gertie Williams; one son, Irvin Bell Jr.; one grandchild, Leah Robinson; two brothers, Albert Sr. and Horace Williams Jr.; one sister, Mabel Wise; and one son-in-law, Gregory Gross

Marion Stovall Curtis

• age 76, a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 3, 2006
• funeral service Friday at Blanchard Funeral Facilities in Natchitoches
• survived by two sons, Marshall Russell of Mandeville and Michael Russell of Fairfax, Va.; one brother, William B. Stovall of Baton Rouge; one grandson, Adam Russell of Dalhgren, Va.; her husband, Francis M. Curtis, a retired educator; two granddaughters, Heather Russell of Mandeville and Tracy R. Boileau of Fairfax; and two great-grandchildren, sons of Tracy R. Boileau
• born the day of the tragic 1929 stock market crash; superb educator in health and personal excellence and taught formally for 41 years; master’s degree in education, plus continued in her post-graduate doctoral studies and was precocious and from an early age was a Northwestern University graduate
• held a physical-education professorship at Nicholls State University for many years; taught education and American History at LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Southwestern University and Louisiana Tech University and at high schools in Alabama and Michigan
• initiated the Special Olympics (Kennedy Foundation) program in south Louisiana and also initiated the Newly Mandated Women in Sports Equality Program (Title IX) in Louisiana; became a highly respected, winning, college regional level volleyball coach and developed and promoted national women’s sports (A.I.A.W. officer and coach); Outstanding Woman Educator for the United States in the 1973 registry of "Who’s Who for Women;" all-time master long-range swimmer; promoted and developed the all women’s athletic program from scratch; became chief administrator of Nicholls State University’s women’s athletic directoress, which she held for many years
• won awards with her artistic sewing craft skills and also was a master Victorian porcelain doll crafter; held offices in the elite teacher’s organization Delta Kappa Gamma; devoted member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church Women’s Association (E.C.W.); had two ancestor’s who signed the "Declaration of Independence" and survived the "Trail of Tears" odyssey
• her mother was named Margaret
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Shirley ‘Tua-Tua’ Dupre

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alvin Dupre and wife, Judy, of Houma, and Bud Dupre and companion, Elizabeth, of Houma; four daughters, Priscilla Collins and husband, Iris, of Chauvin, Donna Domangue and husband, Dennis, of Chauvin, Veronica Lyons and husband, Sidney Jr., of Chauvin, and Lori Cantrelle and husband, Kevin, of Raceland; one brother, Elgin Domangue; one sister, Teresa Dupre; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Jack" Dupre; her parents, Stella and Alvin Domangue; one infant son; two brothers, Peter and Roy Domangue; one sister, Miriam Blanchard; and two grandchildren, Garret and Jared Dupre
• retired factory worker of Indian Ridge for 33 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Paul Falgout

• age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 64 years, Audry Authement Falgout of Houma; one daughter, Corliss Chambers and husband, Merwin, of Atlanta; three brothers, Oliver Falgout, Carlton Falgout of Houma and Raymond Falgout of Bourg; one sister, Ruth Theriot of Harahan; and one grandchild, Jessica E. Chambers Cronkright and husband, Philip Cronkright
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Marcel Falgout and Marie Victoria St. Pierre Falgout; one son, Robert Paul Falgout; one daughter, Maureen Ann Falgout; three brothers, Ronald, Loney and Virgil Falgout; and two sisters, Mildred Bourgeois and Eunice Seale
• retired co-manager with A & P Grocery Stores and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the European Theater; member of the VFW Post No. 9608 in Chauvin and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rebecca Fay Hudspeth

• age 53, a native of DeWitt, Ark., and resident of Tumbling Shoals, Ark., died Monday, April 3, 2006
• memorial service Sunday at Heber Springs First United Methodist Church in Arkansas
• survived by her husband, Steve Donald of Tumbling Shoals; her mother, Rachael Merritt of Herber Springs; one brother, Jimmy Hudspeth and wife, Renea, of Tumbling Shoals; two sisters, Dona Flippo and husband, Ernest, of Heber Springs and Dana Davis of Sioux Falls, S.D.; two nephews, Rodney Parnell and Clay Hudspeth; and four nieces, Rachael Parnell, Rebekah Davis, Jessi Hudspeth and Amber Lugo
• preceded in death by her father, Dennis Dean Hudspeth; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Smith
• 1970 graduate of DeWitt High School, a 1974 graduate of Henderson State University and received her master’s degree in special education from Memphis State University; taught for 25 years before retiring from Thibodaux Middle School in 2001; career was centered around working with children with special needs; member of the Methodist Church
• Olmstead Funeral Home

Delores Stark Jones

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 2, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by six sisters, Carolyn Davis, Gladys Keyes and Connie Carter of Labadieville, Margurite Domino of Baton Rouge, JoAnn Walker and Alice Keller of Thibodaux; three brothers, James Albert Starks Jr. and Donald Starks Sr. of Thibodaux and Ronald Starks of Gretna; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Jones of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Jones; her parents, James Sr. and Hazel Starks; one son, Delbert Jones; two brothers, Norman Starks and George Starks; one sister, Brenda Starks Young; and her grandparents, Sidney and Henry Starks and Louise and George Adams
• retired Assumption Parish schoolteacher and a member of Grambling Alumni Association; parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Aaron Paul LeCompte

• age 56, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died Monday, April 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Diane LeCompte; two daughters, Charla Chouest and Talia Pitre; one brother, Baron LeCompte; one sister, Sandra LeCompte; and two grandchildren, Emma Chouest and Riley Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Weina Orgeron LeCompte; and two brothers, Anthony LeCompte and Baby LeCompte
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Taylor C. Parker

• age 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, April 3, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Angela J. Cantrelle of Donaldsonville; one sister, Corinne Lewis of Napoleonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Pauline Parker; two sisters, Josie Lemelle and Edith Parker; and three brothers, Calvin, Edwin and James Meharry Parker
• retired electrician and a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean and Vietnam War

Audrey Redmond

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Friday, March 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Livas Lane Cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Jerome Livas of Houston, Roy P. Redmond of Austin, Texas, and Lorenzo Livas of Thibodaux; two sisters, Deborah Devron of Houston and Marion Jackson of Atlantic City, N.J.
• preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florence Redmond; and her grandparents, Ben and Maggie Livas
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church Choir, served on the Deaconess Board and was a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star

Olivia Angelette Toups

• age 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died of natural causes Thursday, April 6, 2006
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, James J. "Jimmy" Toups and wife, Janet, and Waldon E. Toups Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Dorothy T. Collins of Cut Off, Esther T. Cenac and husband, Joel, and Gloria T. Malbrough and husband, Raynaud, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Waldon Edmond Toups Sr.; her parents, Emile Angelette Sr. and Maude Perrin Angelette; one granddaughter, Sandra Collins; one great-grandson, Jacob Carlos; three great-great-grandsons, Scott Prejean Jr. and Nicholas and Conner Wright; one son-in-law, Noles Collins; four brothers, Emile Jr., Angelo, Ambert and Oliver Angelette; and four sisters, Antoinette A. Eserman, Florida A. Pitre, Angelenia A. St. Pierre and Emelina A. Martin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

April 7, 2006

Marie Griffin Allemand

• age 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Michael Allemand and wife, Mona, and Marvin Allemand and wife, Donna; one daughter, Marion Adams and huband, Gerald; one daughter-in-law, Gayle Allemand; one sister, Agatha Schouest; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Allemand; her parents, Willie and Celina Chiasson Griffin; one son, Shelton Allemand; four brothers, Alex, Emile, Eddie and Milton Griffin; and four sisters, Annie Allemand, Edith Guidroz, Sadie Chiasson and Agnes Hebert
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sidney Joseph ‘Sid’ DeRoche

• native and resident of Houma and a prominent local building contractor died after a two and half year battle with pulmonary fibrosis at 2:47 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue S. DeRoche; three sons, Wayne J. and wife, June, Byron J. and wife, Lola, and Billy L. Austin and wife, Myra; three daughters, Jenny Loupe and husband, Dudley, Pam Russo and husband, Jon, and Jeanne Galliano and husband, Vernon; one brother, Clarence "Speedy" DeRoche and wife, Dee; three sisters, Eileen Fazzio and husband, Black, Irene LaJaunie and husband, Raymond, Gladys Crochet and husband, Chester; 13 grandchildren, Rachell Gautreaux and husband, "Bo", Brittney DeRoche, Brandon and Jessica Vinson, Ashley and Nicole Russo, Lauren and Jake Austin, Ross Paul and Kaylee Deroche, Kristen and Kathryn Holloway and Bretta Tassara and husband, T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Cullen and Caleb
• preceded in death by two brothers, Duffy and John; one sister, June Pinell; and his parents, Vincent and Vena DeRoche
• Korean War Veteran wounded in action in Punch Bowl Korea and was decorated with the purple heart, the National Defense service medal, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, combat Infantryman Badge 1st award and the United Nations Service Medal; started his construction company soon after returning from Korea and incorporated as Sidney Deroche Building Contractors in 1956; later in the early 90’s the corporation name was changed to DeRoche Homes Inc.; helped to start the Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association in this area and went on to serve as president for two terms and state director for three terms; life member of the VFW and former member of the Krewe of Terrianians Carnival Club; loved to fish, hunt and garden, most of all he loved his wife, children and grandchildren; some of his last words were about 2x4’s and building homes; his love of construction was evident until the very end; Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Nicholas Victorine Diggs

• infant, died at 10:36 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006
• graveside service Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church
• survived by his parents, Tiffany C. Diggs and Nicholas Voltronce Harris; his grandparents, Diana and Alvin Wheaton, Larry Moten, and Pamela and Harold Diggs Sr.; and one brother, Demari Mekhi Voltronce Harris

Marguerite Concannon Early

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Maison Hospitaliere, New Orleans, died of natural causes at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three daughters, Michelle Early Ory, Mary Ann Early Karl and Melinda Early Blache; her twin sister and best friend, Marjorie Neely; six grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Lauren Ory, Jeffrey Karl, Eyvette and Ryan Blache; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Douglas Early; her parents, John Jack Concannon and Alice Vives Concannon; and one sister, Oneida Mendez
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Lloyd ‘Bafore’ Ledet

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at the chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum
• survived by five brothers, Leonce and wife, Molly, Norris and wife, Barbara, Reyneud and wife, Geraldine, Leroy and wife, Thelma, and James and wife, Betty Lou Ledet; and three sisters, Mary and Aline Ledet and Earline Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Israel Felix and Olinda Deroche Ledet; and one brother, Raymond Ledet
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; retired after 30 years with Calongne Inc. as a diesel mechanic

Velma Rita LeBoeuf Pellegrin

• age 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six sons, Carl Pellegrin and wife, Davine, of Texas, Glenn Pellegrin and wife, Lula, Bernie Pellegrin and wife, Lori, Kurt Pellegrin and wife, Joan, Raymond Pellegrin and wife, Shirley, and Donnie Pellegrin and wife, Lisa, all of Terrebonne Parish; four daughters, Betty Bergeron and husband, Earl, Kay Green and husband, Buddy, Marlene Loupe and husband, Jimmy, and Mona Naquin and husband, Ricky, all of Terrebonne Parish; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 11 step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Loney and Nora LeBoeuf; three sons, Modris Pellegrin Jr., Kenneth and Peter Pellegrin; three daughters, Bonnie, Patricia Ann and Earline Pellegrin; one brother, Horace LeBoeuf; one sister, Norma Savoie; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary

Willie James Scott Sr.

• age 73, a native of Pekings, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Jenelle Molaison of Raceland; five sons, Darrin and wife, Christy Molaison, Quincy Scott, Christopher Gaudet and Ronald Ingram of Raceland and Vincent Murray of Houma; three stepsons, Michael Sr., Tim Sr. and Mark Sr. and wife, Dawn Molaison of Raceland; one daughter, Joann Ingram of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Karen Molaison of Raceland; one sister, Martha Weatherspoon of Memphis, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth McIntyre and Bobby Scott; and one son, Willie James Scott Jr.
• member of New St. Mathews Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board

Paul Enos Verdin

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Joseph, Micheal and Paul Verdin; one daughter, Romona Verdin; one sister, Florence Cotton; one brother, Antoine Verdin; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Margie Gregoire Verdin; his parents, John and Azelie Fitch Verdin; three brothers, John, Albert and Joseph Verdin; and three sisters, Josephine Lodrigue, Edna Verrett and Marie R. Billiot
• Baptist

Yvette McDaniels Williams

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ Baptist Cathedral Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Junior Williams; two daughters, LaKisha Jasper and Zinna Jasper; two sisters, Yvonne J. Ellis and Walterine McCloud; four brothers, Bennie Jasper, Jerome Jasper, Byron Jasper and Bobby McDaniel; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Rosie L. Jasper and Albert McDaniel; one brother, Claiborne Jasper; and two sisters, Terrell Montegut and Sharon Dennis
• employed by Gulf Coast Teaching and Family Services and Rescare as a personal-care attendant; member of Christ Baptist Cathedral Church

Shirley Mae ‘Tee-Tee’ Robinson

• age 69, a native of Plattenville and resident of McComb, Miss., died Saturday, April 1, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Iris Lafaye Robinson of Jackson, and Julieth Robinson of McComb; two sons, Dale Robinson of Jackson and Loris Robinson of Luling; one sister, Louise Banks of Paincourtville; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Verna Mae James and Johnny Edwards Sr.; her husband, Loris Robinson Sr.; one son, Cyrus S. Robinson; seven brothers; and seven sisters

Austin William Fisher Jr.

• age 76, a native of Texon, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Doris N. Fisher; one son, Richard Fisher of Mississippi; two daughters, Pam Fisher Adams and husband, Dr. Mike Adams of Raceland and Cynthia Fisher Dollar of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Jacob Austin Dollar of Raceland and Kelli Calegan of Lafayette; and two cousins, Bonnie Frost of Texas and Monica Foret of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his parents, Austin W. Fisher Sr. and Vera Ethel Lazer Fisher
• Samart Funeral Home

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Carter

• age 41, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Dorseyville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Saturday, March 25, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Charles Carter Jr. of Franklin; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Shirley Carter
• laborer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Quincy A. ‘Q Dog’ Brown

• age 27, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died on La. 70 in Convent as a result of an automobile accident Thursday, March 30, 2006
• visitation today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to religious service Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Earl Brown II of Donaldsonville and Leola Pugh Brown of Paincourtville; two sisters, Courtney Brown of Garwood, N.J., and Ursula Dixon of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Earl Aaron Brown III of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ola Mae Hills Brown and Theophus and Lizzie Pugh
• employee of Plant Performance Services
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Marion J. Basset

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two first cousins, Lois Bergeron Matirne and Virgie Barlow Alexander; her dearest friend, Essie Foret; and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. Basset and Augusta Richard Basset
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

April 8, 2006

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April 9, 2006

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April 10, 2006

Anite Mabile Montero

• age 99, a native of Pierre Part, died Saturday, April 8, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; mass Wednesday at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Joseph Montero and wife, Nancy, of Labadieville, and Brother Paul Montero, S.C., of Rome; one daughter, Margaret M. Martin of Donaldsonville; one brother, Paul Mabile of Donaldsonville; three grandchildren, James P. Martin of Donaldsonville, Claire Moore and husband, Jeff, of Lewisville, Texas, and Mary Lowe, and husband, Scott of Chicago; and four great-grandchildren, James I. Martin of Donaldsonville, Dawson and Daniel Moore of Lewisville and Jack Lowe of Chicago
• preceded in death by her husband, Odell Montero; her parents, Albert and Noemie Alleman Mabile; three sister, Adeline M. Templet, Marie M. Dugas and Therese M. Bourgoyne; two brothers, Moise Mabile and O’neil Mabile; one son-in-law, James Dawson Martin; and one granddaughter, Ann Elizabeth Martin
• homemaker; member of the Ladies Altar Society and charter member of St. Vincent Mothers Club; for more than 10 years and until she was 93 years old, she was volunteer manager of Ascension Catholic Church Thrift Shop; in the early 1950s, she and her husband were volunteer managers and chaperones for Donaldsonville Teen Town

Rita Margarite Lorio Matherne

• age 77, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and mother-in-law, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at home on Sunday, April 9, 2006
• visitation today at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, with Rosary; and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, J. Marion Matherne; her children, Paul G. Matherne, M.D., of Biloxi, Miss., and wife, Vicki Gorgas Matherne and sons, Brian Williams and Michael Paul; her daughter, Anne Marie Matherne, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, N.M.; her son, Curt M. Matherne, Ph.D., of Lyme, Conn., his children, Lauren Marie and Justin Michael and Debbie Price, Ph.D., mother of Lauren and Justin; and her daughter, Joan Matherne Grambihler of Gilbert Ariz., her husband, Daniel Edward Grambihler and children, Renee Nicole and Steven Michael; one brother, Earl Joseph Lorio of Raceland and wife, Carolyn Knobloch Lorio and son, Stephen Lorio, Rita’s godchild; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Bernard Lorio and Anna Victoria Martinez Lorio; one aunt, Mary Laurencia Martinez, with whom she enjoyed a particularly close relationship; and one sister, Sr. Mary Helen Lorio of the Sisters of Mount Carmel
• began as a second-grade teacher at the elementary school in Raceland; taught fourth grade at Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School and served as the school librarian; served for 20 years in the archives at the Catholic Life Center of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Paul J. Ledet

• age 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:27 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Daisy C. Chiassion Ledet; one daughter, Dawn Ledet Gaudet; one sister, Anne L. Cancienne; three grandchildren, Ashley, Alyssa and Ian Gaudet; one great-grandchild, Carter Daigle; and one nephew, Coby Cancienne
• preceded in death by his father, Lionel P. Ledet
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

April 11, 2006

Alice V. Campbell

• age 79, a native of Edinburg, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 9, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; dismissal service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband of 49 years, Atlas Campbell; four sons, Dennis Campbell, Vernon Travis, Clinton Clepper and Lee Clepper; seven daughters, Cindy Medlin, Martha Echols, Peggy Brown, Edna Anstead, Janece Koncke, Margaret Landston and Shirley Clup; four brothers, Harvey Van Matre of Texas, Johnny Van Matre of Texas, Joe Van Matre of Louisiana and Bill Van Matre of Louisiana; four sisters, Margie Strader of Texas, Clara Thomas of Texas, Dora Harper of Texas and Lois Hodgson of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren, Stacey Hudson, April Champagne, Christy Campbell, Wanda Askew, Selena Brown, Blake Brown, A.J. Brown, Kimberly Campbell, Christopher Campbell, Destyne Campbell, Allie Campbell and many more; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Hudson, Jasmine Hudson, Cylas Champagne, Hollyn Champagne and many more; and numeous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Mamie Van Matre; one daughter, Wanda Jean Campbell; and three brothers, Melvin Van Matre, Clovis Van Matre Jr. and Ralph Van Matre
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eddie Ray ‘Scooby’ Ingram

• age 57, a native of Kenner and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Grand Isle; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his wife, Lori Pierce Ingram; two sons, Daxton Led Ingram and Iyle Pierce Ingram; one daughter, Simone Lorae Ingram; one stepdaughter, Kolour Marie Duet; one brother, Brad Ingram; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Denley and Annie Davis Ingram; one son, Noah Davis Ingram; and one sister, Marilyn Ingram
• U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War receiving good-conduct medal, National defense service medal, Vietnam service medal with one bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam campaign ribbons and sharpshooter badge with Riffle Bar

Rita Margarite Lorio Matherne

• age 77, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and mother-in-law, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at home on Sunday, April 9, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, J. Marion Matherne; her children, Paul G. Matherne, M.D., of Biloxi, Miss., and wife, Vicki Gorgas Matherne and sons, Brian Williams and Michael Paul; her daughter, Anne Marie Matherne, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, N.M.; her son, Curt M. Matherne, Ph.D., of Lyme, Conn., his children, Lauren Marie and Justin Michael and Debbie Price, Ph.D., mother of Lauren and Justin; and her daughter, Joan Matherne Grambihler of Gilbert Ariz., her husband, Daniel Edward Grambihler and children, Renee Nicole and Steven Michael; one brother, Earl Joseph Lorio of Raceland and wife, Carolyn Knobloch Lorio and son, Stephen Lorio, Rita’s godchild; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Bernard Lorio and Anna Victoria Martinez Lorio; one aunt, Mary Laurencia Martinez, with whom she enjoyed a particularly close relationship; and one sister, Sr. Mary Helen Lorio of the Sisters of Mount Carmel
• began as a second-grade teacher at the elementary school in Raceland; taught fourth grade at Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School and served as the school librarian; served for 20 years in the archives at the Catholic Life Center of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Russell Kent Ougel

• age 61, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Thursday, April 6, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his stepmother, Hazel R. Ougel; one son, Michael Adolph; four daughters, Lisa Adolph, Cherie Ougel Rotolo, Becky Ougel Beauvaid and Angie Ougel; two brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Ougel; two sisters, Peggy Ougel Freeman and Susan Ougel Dufrene; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mabel Richoux Ougel and Natel Ougel Jr.
• U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War

Elmer A. Simpson

• age 87, a native of north Louisiana and resident of Luling, died of cancer at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006
• services were held this morning at First Baptist Church in Luling, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his companion, Lucille Dykes; one stepson, Donald Dykes; one daughter, Jo Ann Clement; one stepdaughter, Deborah Badeaux; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his former wife, Louise Kinard Simpson; his parents, H.K. and Mattie Jones Simpson; and one son, James Simpson
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Monsanto

Clarence ‘Junior’ Vito Jr.

• age 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home
• survived by one daughter, Natasha; his mother, Nacy Vito; one brother, Lonny Vito and wife, Joann; one sister, Suzanne Vito; his grandmothers, Anna Lee Price and Mildred Vito; and one granddaughter
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Vito Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home

Richard Whaley

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Brunet Whaley; two daughters, Anna B. Theiss and Rebecca Whaley Radosta and husband, Stephen Radosta III; and two grandchildren, Keila J. Theiss and Sophia A. Radosta
• preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Adele Naquin Whaley; and one sister, Dianne Whaley
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

April 12, 2006

Leo Paul ‘Bobby’ Lirette

• age 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Evelyn Neill Lirette of Houma; six sons, Kenneth Lirette and wife, Angelica, of Houma, Keefe Lirette of Georgia, Kirk Lirette and wife, Stella, Kerry Lirette of Houma, Kevin Lirette and wife, Cherie Gauthier Lirette, of Metairie and Karl Lirette and wife, Julie, of Destrahan; three stepsons, Robert Rodrigue Sr. of Houma, Dewey Rodrigue Sr. of Broussard and Stephen Rodrigue Sr. of Houma; one stepdaughter, Diana Hebert of Gibson; two brothers, Marcus J. Lirette and wife, Toby, and Raymond Lirette and wife, Pearl, of Houma; two sisters, Jeanette Padfield and husband, Bill, of Breaux Bridge and Betty LeBlanc of Larose; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Anthony Lirette and Emma Marie Dupre Lirette; one step-granddaughter, Natasha Billiot; one brother, Leland Lirette; and one sister, Muriel "Sis" Pritchard
• retired motorman with Texaco and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Jessie Joseph Pertuit Jr.

• age 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Tylertown, Miss., died at Walthall County General Hospital in Tylertown Monday, April 10, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tylertown; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in the Pertuit Family Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucy Verrette Pertuit of Tylertown; his parents, Jessie Joseph Pertuit and Agnes Marie Zeringue Pertuit of Raceland; one daughter, Victoria Lashley and husband, Christopher, of Tylertown; one sister, Diane Badeaux of Raceland; and two grandchildren
• employee of Walthall County First District and a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church

Murray Templeton

• age 73, a native of San Saba, Texas, and resident of Luling, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by one daughter, Perry Templeton; one brother, Kenneth "Worth" Templeton; two sisters, Faye Fiddler and Joyce Parrish; and two grandchildren, Jessica Labauve and Natalie Labauve
• preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Ann Templeton; his second wife, Anna Cheramie Templeton; and his parents, Gordon and Loree Templeton
• Samart Funeral Home

Aurelia Camp Tisdale

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006
• memorial service Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Houma
• survived by two sons, Bryan Hulse and Darren Hulse; two daughters, Anissa Breaux and Cherise Fitch; one brother, Prentis Camp; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Marion Camp and Nancy Hawkins
• homemaker and was Jehovah Witness

 

April 13, 2006

Russell Kent Ougel

• age 61, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Thursday, April 6, 2006
• funeral services were held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his stepmother, Hazel R. Ougel; one son, Michael Adolph; four daughters, Lisa Adolph, Cherie Ougel Rotolo, Becky Ougel Beauvais and Angie Ougel; two brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Ougel; two sisters, Peggy Ougel Freeman and Susan Ougel Dufrene; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mabel Richoux Ougel and Natel Ougel Jr.
• U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War

Ashlyn Marie Morgan

• newborn, a native of Houma, died at 3:44 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006
• graveside service Monday at St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Harold Morgan Jr. and Dawn Reading Morgan; her grandparents, Harold Morgan Sr. and Lourena Morgan and Charles Reading II and step-grandmother, Jenny Reading; two brothers, Jade and Kort Morgan; and four sisters, Katelyn Lapeyrouse, Cholee Morgan, Kerra Morgan and Kyla Morgan
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Joann Garitty Reading
• member of First Baptist Church

Aurelia Camp Tisdale

• age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006
• memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 4690 La. 311 in Houma
• survived by two sons, Bryan Hulse and Darren Hulse; two daughters, Anissa Breaux and husband, Lance, and Cherise Fitch and husband, Gary; one brother, Prentis Camp; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Marion Camp and Nancy Hawkins
• homemaker and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Rebecca ‘Stoves’ Stoves Westley Poindexter

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Race-land, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2006
• visitation Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Evest Poindexter Sr. of Raceland; her stepmother, Rosa Dell Stoves of Houma; four sons, Raymond Westley Jr. and wife, Sally, of Thi-bodaux, Milton Westley and wife, Annabelle, Malcolm Westley and wife, Shirley, and Bruce Westley, all of Houma; one daughter, Linda Westley Steib of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Equilla Franklin of Houma; three brothers, Charles Stoves of Chicago, Louis Stoves of Houma and James Stoves of Houma; two stepsons, Harry Till-man Sr. and Donald Poindexter, both of Houma; 44 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Westley Sr.; her parents, Millard and Clara Stoves; one daughter, Clara Ann Westley; two brothers, Edward Stoves and Millard Stoves; and two sisters, Susie Wolfe and Bertha Fleming
• retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

April 14, 2006

Louis Major Sr.

• age 71, a resident of Raceland, died at 8:27 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Major; two sons, Louis Major Jr. and Ricky L. Major; three daughters, Cora Triggs, Kathy Major and Gaynell Major; two brothers, Lawrence Major of Des Allemands and Freddrick Burch of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Junius Major Sr. and Oliska Major Burch; one daughter, Shirley Major; two brothers, Junius Major and Herbert Major; and one sister, Rita Brickley
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church

Gaynell Washington Mills

• age 48, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Saturday, April 8, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Dwayne Washington of Houma; one daughter, Ebony Washington of Donaldsonville; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt and Estalena Duncan; two brothers, Johnell and Roosevelt Duncan Jr.
• custodian at South Thibodaux Elementary School
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Rebecca ‘Betty’ Stoves Westley Poindexter

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2006
• visitation today at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Evest Poindexter Sr. of Raceland; her stepmother, Rosa Dell Stoves of Houma; four sons, Raymond Westley Jr. and wife, Sally, of Thibodaux, Milton Westley and wife, Annabelle, Malcolm Westley and wife, Shirley, and Bruce Westley, all of Houma; one daughter, Linda Westley Steib of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Equilla Franklin of Houma; three brothers, Charles Stoves of Chicago, Louis Stoves of Houma and James Stoves of Houma; two stepsons, Harry Tillman Sr. and Donald Poindexter, both of Houma; 44 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Westley Sr.; her parents, Millard and Clara Stoves; one daughter, Clara Ann Westley; two brothers, Edward Stoves and Millard Stoves; and two sisters, Susie Wolfe and Bertha Fleming
• retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

April 15, 2006

Linda Robichaux Babin

• age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 13, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, Wayne Paul Babin and wife, Ruth; two daughters, Priscilla Babin Peeler and husband, Ronnie, and Carolyn Babin Daigle and husband, Edley; two brothers, Denis Robichaux and Albert Robichaux; five sisters, Celina Theriot, Theresa Sampey, Mary Jane Baudoin, Alice May Borne and Marguerite Guidry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Babin; and her parents, Louis Robichaux and Clothilde Mayet Robichaux; and one brother, Abe Robichaux

Rita Rousse Callais

• age 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Frank Callais and wife, Carolyn, Charles Callais Sr. and wife, Charleen, and Rickey Callais; two daughters, Peggy C. Bellot and husband, Morris, and Mary Callais; one brother, Norris Rousse; five grandchildren, Brandi B. Landry, Jordan Callais, Amy Callais, Kristy Callais and Charles Callais Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Grant Cheramie and Carol Cheramie
• preceded in death by her husband, Charleston Callais; her parents, Theodule Rousse and Camillia G. Rousse; and three brothers, Edless, Eldon and Herman Rousse
• enjoyed quilting and loved taking care of her grandchildren; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Honora F. Gravois

• died on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at his home in Vacherie at the age of 76
• visitation Sunday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Community Center in Vacherie; visitation Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church until Mass of Christian burial; Rev. Michel Miceli officiant; entombment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Maggie Oubre Gravois; chil-dren Becky and Glenn Gravois, Jake Gravois and fiancée Rachel Bourg, Blaise and Pat Gravois, Grant and Bonnie Gravois, Anna and John Michelli and Nora and Barry Reulet; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and brother Elic Gravois
• preceded in death by his parents, Servais’ (Jake) and Maria Falgoust Gravois; siblings Albert, Thomas and Stephen Gravois and Anne Becnel; daughter-in-law Judy Gravois; and grandchildren Jamie Gravois and Charisse Gravois
• retired owner of M&H Builders, Jake Gravois Me-morial Park and co-owner of Gravois Supermarket; veteran of the Korean War, former commander of the American Legion No. 268, a member of VFW No. 4245 and Knights of Columbus No. 11857; former commissioner of the Port of South Louisiana and board member of First American Bank and Trust; as an avid sports fan, also served as a member of the Tulane Athletic Club, ASA Softball Commissioner and president of the Sugar Cane Baseball League
• Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Weisney ‘Red’ Hebert

• age 69, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Marie Heartman Hebert; one son, Terry Hebert and wife, Dena; one daughter, Debbie Payton and husband, Bob; one brother, Linton Hebert; one sister, Gloria Pitre; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elois Savoie Hebert; his father, Edward P. Hebert Sr.; and one brother, Edward P. Hebert Jr.
• retired foreman for Allied Shipyard for 33 years and a volunteer for the Larose Civic Center; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Myrtle Lawson Wiggins

• age 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Port Allen, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry Wiggins; two sisters, Octavia Southall and Gloria Spurlock; two brothers, Gilbert and Glenn R. Lawson; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother
• retired schoolteacher and a member of Scott United Methodist Church of West Baton Rouge, the Retired Teachers Association, Order of Eastern Star, Blue Diamond Flower Club and many other community organizations
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

April 16, 2006

no entries posted

 

April 17, 2006

Paul P. Adams Jr.

• age 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Friday, April 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Lucille Adams; one son, Kaylen Adams; one daughter, Tesa Adams; three brothers, Jerry, James and Leroy Adams; three sisters, Brenda Sanchez, Barbara Oncale and Diana Gore; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Paul E. Adams

Sylvan J. Brunet

• age 83, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Carol Brunet of Theriot, Earl Brunet of Houma, Roy Brunet of Bayou Blue, Lucien Brunet and wife, Diana, of Houma and Richard Brunet and wife, Debbie, of Chackbay; three sisters, Thelma Brunet Carlos and husband, Julius, Mayola Brunet Cunningham and husband, Ruben, and Shirley Brunet Rodrigue, all of Schriever
• preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Brunet and Missie Callahan Brunet; and three brothers, Wilson, Allen and Luby Brunet
• retired boat skipper with Texaco and a U.S. World War II Army veteran; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Earline Marie Cortez

• age 80, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Friday, April 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Verdie Joseph Cortez Sr.; three sons, Dudley James Cortez, Nathan James Cortez and Verdie Joseph Cortez Jr.; four daughters, Stella Marie Cortez, Dorene and Bailey, Kathy Anne Leonard and Donna Mary Darnell; one brother, Howard Cortez; two sisters, Vida Martinez and Marion Granier; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer Cortez and Laura Granier Cortez

Hilda Chiasson Duet

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Lloyd Duet, Milton Duet and wife, Cecile, and Roland Duet Jr. and wife, Betty; two daughters, Diana Landry and husband, Floyd, and Audrey Chiasson and husband, Allen; one brother, Aurelien Chiasson; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Roland Duet Sr.; her parents, Emile and Marie Trosclair Chiasson; one daughter, Rita Mae Duet; three brothers, Rene’, Nealy and Harry Chiasson; and two sisters, Elia Thibodaux and Lorita Babin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Huey John Stein

• age 66, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Friday, April 14, 2006
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in Our Lady of the Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by his wife, Simone Landry Stein of Chackbay; one son, Johann S. Stein of Los Angeles; two daughters, Gretchen Stein Rhodes and husband, Lewis, of Baton Rouge and Kirsten V. Stein of New York; 10 brothers, Ronald, Roland, Stephen, Patrick, Gerald and Edmond Stein of Chackbay, Gary, Mark and Anthony Stein of Vacherie and Drew Peter Stein of North Carolina; and two sisters, Mary Jane S. Duet and Clara S. Hymel of Vacherie
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Marguerite Webere Stein; three brothers, Bruno, Guy and Claude Stein; and one sister, Mary Margaret Stein
• retired educator for the St. James Parish school system and a retired newspaper editor for the News Examiner and Enterprise in St. James Parish; appointed to and served on numerous boards and committees for the state of Louisiana and parishes of St. James and Lafourche
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Donatien ‘Uncle Don’ Plaisance

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 15, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Clarisse Margarite Plaisance; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance; four brothers, Edwick, Narcisse, Philip and Loveless Plaisance; and five sisters, Octavie Plaisance Lafont Pierce, Loridia Plaisance Martin, Violet Plaisance Guidry, Elizabeth Plaisance and Evelia Plaisance Bruce
• longtime employer of Thibodaux Funeral Home and a hardware store owner; World War II Army veteran serving in Egypt; enjoyed painting, gardening and walking; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Irvin ‘Crip’ Trosclair

• age 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice Plaisance Trosclair; one son, Sterling Trosclair; two brothers, Nolan and Larry Trosclair; three sisters, Mabel LeBlanc, Rena Cheramie and Audrey Savoie; three grandchildren, Scotty Trosclair and wife, Maggie, Kayra Trosclair and Adam Trosclair; and two great-grandchildren, Kolby and Blake Trosclair
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Acosta Trosclair; and two brothers, Claude and Dudley Trosclair
• retired tug boat captain and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

April 18, 2006

Michael W. Scott

• age 63, a native of Blytheville, Ark., and resident of Lockport, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Arcement Scott; his mother, Louise Childress White; his stepmother, Ann Scott; two sons, Sean and Greg Scott; one daughter, Phoebe S. Dorsey; two brothers, David Vastbinder and Richard Scott; three sisters, Carol Roach, Patti Quarles and Anita Nichols; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Wilson Scott
• past commander of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport

Donatien ‘Uncle Don’ Plaisance

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 15, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Clarisse Margarite Plaisance; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance; four brothers, Edwick, Narcisse, Philip and Loveless Plaisance; and five sisters, Octavie Plaisance Lafont Pierce, Loridia Plaisance Martin, Violet Plaisance Guidry, Elizabeth Plaisance and Evelia Plaisance Bruce
• longtime employer of Thibodaux Funeral Home and a hardware store owner; World War II Army veteran serving in Egypt; enjoyed painting, gardening and walking; member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Edna Alexander Pertuit

• age 80, a native of Earle, Ark., and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Javy J. Pertuit; one son, Donald Pertuit and wife, Babs; one brother, O.D. Alexander and wife, Yvonne, of Bossier City; one sister, Ina A. Bowling of Earle; one niece, Bettye Lovell of Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, O.D. and Myrtle Lucus Alexander; three brothers, Edward, Warren G. and Ben Alexander; one sister-in-law, Lola Alexander; and one brother-in-law, James Bowling
• parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a member of the St. Mary chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, the Bayou Retiree Camping Club, the Raceland Homemakers Club, a volunteer and board member of the Good Samaritan Food Bank and Thrift Store, and a Girls’ State supporter
• Falgout Funeral Homes

Cedric Paul Naquin

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Leroy, Audie and Alton Naquin; one daughter, Linda Naquin Richard; two brothers, Murphy Naquin and Irvin Naquin; two sisters, Elsie Naquin Gauthreaux and Shirley Naquin; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Barrilleaux Naquin; and his parents, Joseph Naquin and Ora Chiasson Naquin
• member of the VFW Post No. 5097 and exempt member of the Protector Fire Company No. 2; World War II veteran and a life member military order of the Purple Heart; served as an usher at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
• Landry’s Funeral Home

George Joseph Hebert

• age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; military service Wednesday at the church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, Thomas J. Hebert; and one daughter, Cynthia Hebert Theriot and husband, Wayne P. Theriot
• preceded in death by his wife, Aminthe "Mint" Waguespack Hebert; his parents, Noah and Sidonia Arcement Hebert; his grandparents, Jules and Eugenice Hebert Hebert, and Victorin and Uranie Theriot Arcement; one brother, Roy C. Hebert; one sister, Lillian H. Waguespack; and his god parents, Furcy Arcement and Stella Foret Ledet
• former employee of S.A. Bourg Company and Avondale Shipyards; U.S. World War II veteran and received the bronze star medal for bravery beyond the call of duty and two purple hearts; member of the VFW Post No. 3665
• Samart Funeral Home

Loraine Gomez Foret

• age 80, a native and resident of Luling, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael Foret; two brothers, Henry Gomez and Irvon "Cookie" Gomez; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hubby Paul Foret; her parents, Henry and Alice Charlet Gomez; one son, Lynn Foret; and one brother, Jerry Gomez
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Dorothy C. Chaisson

• died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by her husband of 45 years, Nolan James Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Kenneth Dean Chaisson and partner, Anita Johnson, Keith Daniel Chaisson and wife, Jamie Lynn Duplantis, Cary James Chaisson and wife, Judy Lynn Webre, and Chad Michael Chaisson, senior at Nicholls State University; two daughters, Karen Chaisson Morvant and husband, Joseph C. Morvant Jr., and Crissie Chaisson Pitre and husband, Madrid A. Pitre; three brothers, Glynn Joseph Cunningham and wife, Sue Maxey, Albert Joseph Cunningham Jr. and wife, Evelyn Henry, and Daniel Keith Cunningham and wife, Tammy Champagne; 11 grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Joseph Cunningham Sr. and Edith Marie Guidry; one sister, Carol Ann Wooley; her maternal grandparents, Jean Eddie Guidry and Marie Olivia Bourg; her paternal grandparents, Joseph Louis Cunningham and Cornelia Virginie DeRoche; and her paternal step-grandfather, Whitney Hutchinson
• served as a religious-education teacher and aide during the 80s and 90s; also served as Eucharistic Minister at Annunziata Catholic Church; homemaker and worked along side her husband in a small business

Carl Leslie Canty

• age 80, a native and resident of Berwick, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006
• private service held at a later date
• survived by one son, Vietnam veteran Ridgeley Paul Canty and wife, Christina LeCompte Canty of Houma; one brother, George E. Canty Jr. and wife, Una "Chut" Canty, of Berwick; one sister, Josephine LaCoste of Berwick; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Myers Canty; his parents, George and Sydney Canty; one son, Carl S. Canty; one brother, George Cornelius Canty; and two sisters, Edwina Canty and Mary Gallier
• U.S. World War II Army veteran
• Samart Funeral Home

 

April 19, 2006

Nolen Claude Tregre

• age 81, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Inez Richard Tregre; two sons, Maurice "Dickie" R. Tregre and wife, Louisa Naquin Tregre, and Nolen "Skipper" C. Tregre Jr. and wife, Julie Thibodaux Tregre; one daughter, Karen T. Cordell and husband, David Cordell; and eight grandchildren, Bonnie Bianca, Christopher Cordell, Michael Cordell, Erin Cordell, Jeremy Tregre, Joshua Tregre, Christie Henninger and Megan Tregre
• preceded in death by his parents, Maurice J. and Alice Schexnayder Tregre; and one granddaughter, Jenny Tregre
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carl James Matherne

• age 40, a native of Mathews and resident of Loranger, died Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Billa Matherne; his mother, Peggy Gautreaux Price and stepfather, Ivy Price Sr.; three brothers, Curt Matherne, Keith Matherne and Kenneth Matherne; one stepbrother, Ivy Price Jr.; one sister, Linda Pellegrin; two stepsisters, Judy Duchette and Sandy Dufrene; his godchildren, April Matherne and Emily Pellegrin; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Irvin "Red" Matherne; and one stepsister, Irma Jean Cressier
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Lorelei Knobloch Hull

• age 60, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, George Hull; one son, Sean Royce Robert; two stepsons, George Hull III and Kirk Hull; one daughter, Shannon Therese Robert; two stepdaughters, Pamela Hull Bruss and Karlie Hull; one sister, Barbara Ann Gasperetti; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lucille Haydel Knobloch

Sylvan J. Brunet

• age 83, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006
• funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Carol Brunet of Theriot, Earl Brunet of Houma, Roy Brunet of Bayou Blue, Lucien Brunet and wife, Diana, of Houma and Richard Brunet and wife, Debbie, of Chackbay; three sisters, Thelma Brunet Carlos and husband, Julius, Mayola Brunet Cunningham and husband, Ruben, and Shirley Brunet Rodrigue, all of Schriever
• preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Brunet and Missie Callahan Brunet; and three brothers, Wilson, Allen and Luby Brunet
• retired boat skipper with Texaco and a U.S. World War II Army veteran; parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

 

April 20, 2006

Sylvain E. Tauzy Sr.

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rena Esponge Tauzy; one son, Sylvain E. Tauzy Jr.; one daughter, Judean T. Duet; one brother; three sisters; and three grandchildren, Alex Tauzy Duet, Carter M. Duet and Sarah A. Tauzy
• preceded in death by his parents, John Tauzy and Sylvia Bouche Tauzy; and one brother
• resident of Marrero for 37 years and was a retired human-resource manager and a U.S. Air Force veteran; first mascot at LSU
• Samart Funeral Home

Robert J. Bell Sr.

• age 88, a native of Greensburg and resident of Thibodaux, died at Promise Specialty Hospital in Baton Rouge at 12:52 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006
• visitation Friday and to service time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; service Friday at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Robert Bell Jr. of Plano, Texas, Milton Bell and wife, Clara, of Spring, Texas, George Bell and wife, Terri, of Prairieville and Patrick Bell of River Ridge; three sisters, Susie Yancy and husband, Lester, Estelle Burnett of Baton Rouge and Leila Mitchell and husband, Ollie, of Shreveport; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family
• preceded in death by his wife, Vivian George Bell; his parents, John and Olevia Roddy Bell; one brother, Joseph C. Bell; one sister, Odeal B. Matthews; his grandparents, Ester Roddy and Steve and Susan Bell; and one grandson, John Robert Bell
• came to Thibodaux on June 15, 1948, and began teaching veterans carpentry work at the former Lawson Trade School; married his wife of 51 years, the late Vivian George, in November 1948; began teaching Industrial Arts at C.M. Washington High School in January 1950; in September 1967, became the first black teacher in Thibodaux to go into the integrated school system when assigned to East Thibodaux Junior High School; retired from teaching in the Lafourche Parish School system in 1978 after 33 years of service
• since retirement and throughout his life, an active member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux; at Allen Chapel, he served as church treasurer for more than 40 years, Sunday-school teacher, a member of the steward and trustee boards and a member of the lay organization; also served on the district and conference levels of the church lay organization, including a term as the lay president of the Central Louisiana Conference; in 2001, one of 19 people to receive national and international recognition for his contributions to the church and community at the international meeting of the 27th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Fla.
• member of the Lafourche Chapter NAACP, the Bayou Interfaith Sponsoring Committee, the Southern University Alumni Federation and a member of the Board of Adjustments for the city of Thibodaux; member and past Worshipful Master of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 Free and Accepted Masons and a founding member of Norman D. Jones Consistory No. 338; also a founding member of the Kingsmen Club of Thibodaux
• veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a graduate of Southern University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial arts; also studied at Nicholls State University, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Leah Justine Gabb

• age 7, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her parents, Chris J. Gabb and Stacey Zeringue Gabb; one sister, Shayla Maria Gabb; her grandparents, David and Sarah Gabb and Phillip "Mike" Zeringue and Nita Zeringue; and her great-grandmother, Lucille Hernandez
• loved dancing, cheerleading, drawing and music, but most of all she enjoyed people, life and an inspiring love for Jesus
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Melba Hebert Doucet

• age 72, a native of Sunset and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by one son, Karl Doucet; one daughter, Annette Slade; and five sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Mercedes Going, Irene Dohmann, Roberta Reeves and Willa Mae Scales
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lloyd Doucet; and her parents, Adam and Bernadette Hebert

Marie Louise Babin Boudreaux

• age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, O’Neil Jr., Norman, Ernest and Norris Boudreaux; two daughters, Yvonne B. Boudreaux and Gloria B. Pierce; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, O’Neil Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Pierre and Agnes Monier Babin; two brothers, Darris and Moise Babin; one sister, Mildred B. Dufrene; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Jim J. Autin

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off died; no official date and time of death has been established
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; memorial service Friday at the church
• survived by his mother, Earline Duet Autin; three sons, Jason, Joshua and Jacob Autin; his former wife, Lupe Galliano Autin; three sisters, Carol Sprouse, Fay Autin and Suzette Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Kilred Joseph Autin; and his grandparents, Donacien and Frazine Charpentier Duet and Sandras and Olistine Bruce Autin
• worked for the Lafourche Parish School Board System and loved to fish and hunt; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Ethel Tucker Toups Hitt

• age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jimmy and Junius Toups; one brother, Charles Tucker; one sister, Molly Theriot; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alva Hitt; her parents, Charleston and Charlotte Trahan Tucker; and one sister, Joyce Landry

Emily Elizabeth Duthu Chaisson

• age one day old, a native of Jefferson and resident of Houma, died at 11:56 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006
• services were held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her parents, Raoul Chaisson and Kimberly Duthu of Houma; one brother, Bryson Chaisson of Houma; two sisters, Kristi Bergeron and husband, Scott, and Harlie Chaisson of Houma; her grandparents, Joseph and Juanita Crochet Chaisson of Houma and Ray and Judy Guilfour Duthu of Houma; and numerous relatives

Albert Joseph ‘T-Albert’ Borne Jr.

• age 9, a native and resident of Montegut, died Sunday, April 16, 2006
• mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• survived by his parents, Albert Borne Sr. and Cathy Ledet Borne; his grandparents, Patsy and Wilfred Ledet and Edith Brunet; and two brothers, Kevin and Joey Borne
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Joseph Borne
• student at Montegut Elementary School

 

April 21, 2006

Audrey J. Hills

• age 71, a native of Laplace and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward "Hip Cat" S. Hills of Thibodaux; three daughters, Teri Hastings and husband, Elliott, of Baton Rouge, Paula Hills of Thibodaux and Sandra Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Dallas; two sons, Edward S. Hills and wife, Bernadette, and Rodney Hills and wife, Sandra, of Thibodaux; one sister, Annette Mizell of LaPlace; two brothers, Leroy Joseph and Reginald Joseph of LaPlace; a devoted loving friend, Gilbert Lee, of Thibodaux; a loving god daughter, Alisha Ward of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Grace Joseph; and her grandparents, Sedonia and Camille Dupree and Ed and Emily Joseph
• enjoyed shopping and reading her bible; parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

William ‘Kutiddy’ Parker

• age 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and to religious service time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ester Young Parker of Thibodaux; one son, Earl Young of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Margie P. Williams of Schriever; one sister-in-law, Shirley Barnes of Houston; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Richard Parker Sr.; three sisters, Mable Parker, Bessie Joseph and Emma Brown; and four brothers, Leo, Willie, Clarence and Richard Parker Jr.
• retired employee of Thibodaux and Terrebonne Wholesale Companies
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Cora M. Short

• age 82, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 15, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Bruce D. Short of Houma; one sister, Lillian M. Short of Gibson; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Moses Short; her parents, Jake and Della Goodwin Mitchell; four brothers, Able, Ezkeil, Jim and Rance Mitchell; and three sisters, Mary McGuire, and Corrine and Josephine Mitchell
• member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

Albert J. Pellegrin III

• age 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by his parents, Albert J. Pellegrin Jr. and Dez Pellegrin; four sons, Albert D. Pellegrin, Chad, Corey and Chris Pellegrin, all of Bourg; six sisters, Peggie Picou, Cheryl Pellegrin, Pamela Trahan, Deborah Verdin, Tammy Trahan and Lori Authement; three brothers, Louis, Wilson and Armond Pellegrin; and four grandchildren
• commercial fisherman

Joseph Johnson Jr.

• age 82, died Thursday, April 13, 2006
• funeral services were held today at New Zion Baptist Church
• survived by his wife, Cassandra Johnson of Houma; nine daughters, Joslyn, Elaine, Gilda, Viola, Rosie, Haririah and Shamyriah Johnson, Iesh and Iriel Shelton; two stepdaughters, Vonciel and Haddassiah Johnson; five sons, Donald, Joseph Leroy, Brandon, Jeremiah and Daria Johnson; one stepson, Kenneth Allen; and two brothers, Oliver Johnson and Wheeler Johnson Sr.
• preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Johnson; his parents, Joseph Johnson Sr. and Rosie Johnson; one brother, Charlie Johnson; and two daughters, Yvette Johnson and Irell Sheldon
• U.S. Army veteran of WW II

Eddie Joseph Dupre

• age 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Manuel Dupre and wife, Charlotte, of Chauvin; one daughter, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; one sister, Egnolia Neil; three stepsisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles, Elizabeth Louviere and Theresa Dupre of Houma; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Dupre Dupre; his parents, Victor Dupre and Bernadette Authement Dupre; his foster parents, Lindsey Martin and Viola Gamberella; one son-in-law, Junius "Bud" Hebert; one half-brother, Shelly Foret; four step-brothers, Irvin, Allen, Ira and Lindsey Martin; three step-sisters, Orenia White, Orena Lirette and Mildred McElroy; and one brother-in-law, Henry Neil
• retired factory worker for A. St. Martin at the ice plant, then trawled with Richard Bergeron; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Kenneth Boudreaux Post No. 380; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Melba Hebert Doucet

• age 72, a native of Sunset and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by one son, Karl Doucet; one daughter, Annette Slade; and six sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Edaise Davis, Mercedes Going, Irene Dohmann, Roberta Reeves and Willa Mae Scales
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lloyd Doucet; and her parents, Adam and Bernadette Hebert

Dorothy Lucille Carpenter

• age 80, a native of Calumet and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, O.D. Carpenter Sr. and Appoline Scarborough Carpenter; two brothers, L.S. Carpenter and O.D. Carpenter Jr.; and one sister, Mena Flynn
• retired school teacher of 37 years in St. Mary Parish; member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin

Garrett Michael Serigny

• age 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Patsy Comeaux; one sister, Rhondalyn Darville and husband, Lee; two nephews, Gavin Porche and R.J. Guillotte; and six nieces, Jeut’Am Guillotte, Lachelle Darville, Kelly Falgout, Kelsi Serigny, Malaina Falgout and Mariah Serigny
• preceded in death by his parents, Magloris and Lorida P. Serigny; one brother, Bradley P. Serigny; and one sister, Pamela Serigny
• trawler for Michael Callais and loved fixing things, hunting, fishing and cooking; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

April 22, 2006

Dorothy Lucille Carpenter

• age 88, a native of Calumet and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Franklin; religious service today at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, O.D. Carpenter Sr. and Appoline Scarborough Carpenter; two brothers, L.S. Carpenter and O.D. Carpenter Jr.; and one sister, Mena Flynn
• retired school teacher of 37 years in St. Mary Parish; member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin

Judy L. Cornwell

• age 59, a native and resident of Luling, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Boutte Assembly of God Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Grover Cornwell; her father, W.T. "Tee" Loveless; one son, Jonathan Cornwell; one daughter, Carissa LeBeouf; one brother, Pat Loveless; one sister, Pam White; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Alma "Lucille" Blann Loveless
• Missionette coordinator and choir member

Willard Gage Jr.

• age 74, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 1:54 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Robyn Cooper Gage; one son, Glen Gage; one daughter, Carol Lynn Gage Burt; one brother, Gene Wesley Gage; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Willard Ewing Gage Sr. and Dora Evelyn Gage
• retired from Chevron as a Control Specialist A

Audrey J. Hills

• age 71, a native of Laplace and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward "Hip Cat" S. Hills of Thibodaux; three daughters, Teri Hastings and husband, Elliott, of Baton Rouge, Paula Hills of Thibodaux and Sandra Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Dallas; two sons, Edward S. Hills and wife, Bernadette, and Rodney Hills and wife, Sandra, of Thibodaux; one sister, Annette Mizell of LaPlace; two brothers, Leroy Joseph and Reginald Joseph of LaPlace; her aunt, Ethel Turner of Thibodaux; a devoted loving friend, Gilbert Lee, of Thibodaux; a loving god daughter, Alisha Ward of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Grace Joseph; and her grandparents, Sedonia and Camille Dupree and Ed and Emily Joseph
• enjoyed shopping and reading her Bible; parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Catherine Font Peters

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Andy J. Peters Sr.; two sons, Andy J. Peters Jr. and Adrian M. Peters; one daughter, Karen Y. Peters; and one sister, Elaine F. Brock
• preceded in death by her parents, Adrian Mitchell Font and Johanna Bonhage Font; three brothers, Adrian M. Font, William Font and Paul Font; and one sister, Audrey F. Clayton

 

April 23, 2006

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April 24, 2006

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Bergeron Duet

• age 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, Russell "Bobby" Bergeron; four sisters, Ruby Bergeron Cormier, Audrey "Pat" Bergeron, Myron Bergeron DiMaggio and Bonnie "Jean" Bergeron Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Laura B. Bergeron
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Charlene Bladsacker Cavalier

• age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, April 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey; mass Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her companion, Merlin Gaudet; one brother, Carl Peterson; and one sister, Charleste Gondrella
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Helen Bladsacker; and one brother, Charles Bladsacker Jr.

Michael C. Falgout Sr.

• age 33, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died as a result from injuries in an auto accident, at 4:47 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Torey Rousse Falgout; three sons, Calob Jordan Falgout, Devin Michael Falgout and Michael C. Falgout Jr.; one daughter, Marie Clarice Falgout; four brothers, Julius "Bubba" Falgout, James "Chumie" Falgout, Gary Lee Falgout and Rodney "Boogie" Falgout; and five sisters, Julia Ann "Sister" Falgout, Sheila Marie Falgout, Barbara "Noon" Gonzales, Betty "Jo Jo" Falgout and Mary "Tootie" Pierre
• preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Marie Billiot Falgout; two brothers, Joseph "Chunky" Falgout III and Mark Lyn Falgout; and one niece, Kristie Kieff Graves
• crane operator for Grand Isle Shipyard and enjoyed playing with his children and loved his family; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael C. Falgout Sr.

• age 33, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died as a result from injuries in an auto accident, at 4:47 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Torey Rousse Falgout; three sons, Calob Jordan Falgout, Devin Michael Falgout and Michael C. Falgout Jr.; one daughter, Marie Clarice Falgout; four brothers, Julius "Bubba" Falgout, James "Chumie" Falgout, Gary Lee Falgout and Rodney "Boogie" Falgout; and five sisters, Julia Ann "Sister" Falgout, Sheila Marie Falgout, Barbara "Noon" Gonzales, Betty "Jo Jo" Falgout and Mary "Tootie" Pierre
• preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Marie Billiot Falgout; two brothers, Joseph "Chunky" Falgout III and Mark Lyn Falgout; and one niece, Kristie Kieff Graves
• crane operator for Grand Isle Shipyard and enjoyed playing with his children and loved his family; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Florence G. Vegas

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Percy Marie, John Vegas Jr., Larry J. Vegas and William Vegas Sr.; one daughter, Pearl Jacobs; two brothers, Rollin and Nolan Gautreaux; one sister, Bernice Marie; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John George Vegas; her parents, Neuville and Justilia Dupre Gautreaux; and two sisters, Lucille Sevin and Lucy Avet
• Catholic

Josephine P. Williams

• age 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Wednesday, April 19, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Tuesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, the Rev. Leroy Williams and wife, Mable, of Napoleonville and Willie Williams and wife, Corrine, of Napoleonville; one sister Cinderella Thompson of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 48 great-great-grandchildren; one foster grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie Royal Williams; her parents, Jessie and Maude Preston; two brothers, Jessie Jr. and Claiborne Preston Sr.; and two sisters, Mable Williams and Hazel Rogers Parker

 

April 25, 2006

Kaumari Allen

• one day old, died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by his parents, Kewana Allen and Ernest Coleman

Dudley Philip Babin

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006
• private services for family members were held
• survived by his former wife, Barbara Babin Breaux; four daughters, Sabrina Babin, Monica B. Fritch and husband, George, Angelic Babin and Bridget Babin; one brother, Eugene Babin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Joseph Babin and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin
• carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Robert ‘Clesia’ Blanchard

• age 88, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006
• funeral services were held today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Hattie Trosclair Blanchard; one daughter, Peggy Marie and husband, Steve; two brothers, Linus and Camille Blanchard; two sisters, Eunice Voisin and Eula Vizier; one grandchild, Bryan Marie and wife, Liz; one great-grandchild, Hunter Marie; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Claymille J. Blanchard and Albertine Benoit Blanchard; four brothers, George, Arthur, Albert and Ivan Blanchard; and two sisters, Uranie Domangue and Emily Hebert
• retired self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Percy Andrew ‘Pee Wee’ Bourgeois

• age 81, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 24, 2006
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Thibodaux Bourgeois; one son, Andrew P. Bourgeois and wife, Judy G.; one daughter, Lucy B. Himel and husband, Andrew; one sister, Cecelia Pitre; eight grandchildren, Byron and Allen Himel, Tonya Babin, Patrice Betemps, Denice Aucoin and Drew, Bryan and Darrin Bourgeois; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Odile Bertrand Bourgeois; three brothers, Joseph A., Clarence A. and Lionel P. Bourgeois; six sisters, Rosalie and Lillian Bourgeois, Felicie B. Benoit, Lorena B. Boudreaux, Mabel Bourgeois and Bernice B. Adams; and one great-grandchild, Brooklynn Nicholette Himel
• World War II veteran, a retired member of the Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1 and a member of the American Legion Post No. 11; dedicated employee of Avondale Shipyard for 33 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marion Foret Chauvin

• age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006
• funeral service Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens
• survived by her husband, Shelby Chauvin; three daughters, Shelley C. Orgeron, Brandi Chauvin and Lainie Chauvin; one brother, Charles Foret; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Lottie Dufrene Foret; one son, Jody Chauvin; and one sister, Jane Dominique
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Bessie Guidry Gaudet

• age 90, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:47 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Jesse, Ray, Jerry and Calvin Gaudet; four daughters, Leona Robichaux, Dorothy "Dot" Wilcox, Judy Benoit and Mary Melancon; two brothers, E.J. Guidry and Earl Guidry; four sisters, Edith Adams, Dorothy Caillouet, Laura Toups and Iver Gros; 45 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Jack" Gaudet; her parents, Sidney Guidry Sr. and Laura Ledet Guidry; one son, Jackson C. Gaudet; three daughters, Rosalie Benoit, Betty Bodamer and Ruth Boudreaux; four brothers, Clebert Guidry, Lester Guidry, Prosper Guidry and Sidney Guidry Jr.; three sisters, Mabel Bergeron, Odette Bergeron and Heloise Guidry; two grandchildren, E.J. Ledet III and Dean Benoit; and two great-grandchildren, Sean Robichaux and Jared Daigle

Dale Michael Gros

• age 38, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Molly Mire Gros; his parents, Joseph and Corrine Clement Gros; and two brothers, David and Carl Gros

Daniel Paul Rodrigue

• age 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died April 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass of burial celebrated Wednesday at the church

Andrea Vegas

• age 24, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, died at 2:39 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Terry "Buff" Vegas Sr. and Rosemary Cheramie Vegas; her grandfather, Harvey "Lay Lay" Cheramie; two brothers, Terry "T.J." Vegas and wife, Tiffany, and Brian Vegas and wife, Leslie; two nieces, Megan and Ciara Vegas; one nephew, Sebastian Vegas; her caretaker, Anita Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Vegas, Vernice Frickey Crosby and Thelma Cheramie; and one sister, Roseanne Vegas

 

April 26, 2006

Ronell ‘RoRo’ Bell

• age 16, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his home in Belle Rose, Saturday, April 22, 2006
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Thursday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Emma Bell; one brother, Ryan Bell; one sister, Alexis Bell; his grandparents, Ruby B. and Wilbert North Sr.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Wilbert North Jr.; and his grandparents, Mary E. Bell and Charles Landry
• student at Assumption High School

Peggy Anne Gros

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006
• memorial service to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Friday at the church
• survived by one daughter, Letty Gros Landry; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Gros Jr. and Shirley "Ezra" Aucoin; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros; and two sisters, Cyndi G. Naquin and June Gros Euis

Clarence ‘Shaky’ Taylor Johnson

• age 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Moses and Leotha Johnson and Robert and Gwen Moore of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Larry Fletcher of Thibodaux; five sisters, Ruth Watkins and husband, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Jr., Shirley Johnson and Judy Johnson of Thibodaux, Cora Dumas and husband, Solomon, and Celestine Beathley and husband, Ray, of Baton Rouge; and two stepsisters, Mary Fletcher and Regina Mitchell of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Vineta Johnson; one brother, Albert Lee Johnson; one sister, Mary Lee Johnson; and his grandparents, Willie and Mariah Davis, Bertha Triggs and Elijah Johnson

Daniel Paul Rodrigue

• age 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 24, 2006
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ken Rodrigue and Wanda Rodrigue; two sons, Troy and Chad Rodrigue and mother of sons, Lottie Ordoyne; three brothers, Brian, Todd and Scott Rodrigue, all of Thibodaux; and one sister, Anita Bankston of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Stan and Edna Rodrigue and Ed and Isabel Rougeau
• 1980 graduate of Edward Douglas White and a 1986 graduate of Louisiana State University; loved dirt bike riding and farming
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lloyd Henry Templet

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Emma Champagne Templet; two sons, Donald and Wayne Templet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Enola Poche Templet; and one brother, Carroll Templet
• retired from Raceland Sugar Mill after 30 years of service and was one of the oldest active members of the Lafourche Parish Fire Dept.; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Jeanita B. West

• age 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, died Monday, April 24, 2006
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; rosary prayed today at the funeral home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in Calvary Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Dr. Donald W. West of Lafayette; one son, Jason M. West and wife, Trisha, of Lafayette; one brother, Dale Boudreaux and wife, Susan, of Thibodaux; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Napoleon Boudreaux and Mable Traigle; one sister, Dorothy Rivet; and two brothers, Jerry Boudreaux and Bobby Boudreaux
• active member of Avec Souci; member and faithful supporter of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a supporter of the Carmelite Monastery and perpetual member of the Carmelite Guild

 

April 27, 2006

Kate Marcello Verret

• age 82, a native of St. Charles Community and 60-year resident of Raceland, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial in church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 60 years, Norman Verret of Raceland; four sons, Douglas Verret of Sugar Land, Texas; Vaughn Verret of Arnaudville, Mark Verret of Humble, Texas, and Joey Verret of Lockport; one daughter, Mary Verret of Houma; four sisters, Rose Cabellero of Houma, Pearl Coyle of Galveston, Texas, Iona Bergeron of Thibodaux, and Jean Haydel of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Mary Thibodaux; and one sister, Priscilla Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; devout Catholic; regularly attended religious services and was especially fond of listening to the sermons of Bishop Fulton Sheen in her younger years and received great comfort in attending charismatic meetings in her later years
• born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Thibodaux; graduated from Lafourche Crossing High School in 1942 where she was a member of the basketball team; after graduating from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans she was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, where she attended to injured World War II soldiers in 1945; served as a registered nurse at St. Ann’s Hospital in Raceland and St. Joseph Hospital in Thibodaux and was head Nurse at Seiko’s Nursing Home for many years before retirement
• member of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post No. 3665, St. Mary’s Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America
• Falgout Funeral Home

Antoine Collins ‘Doodie’ Verret Jr.

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot; worked for Gulf Island
• Samart Funeral Home

Charles Stark

• age 86, a native of Searcy, Ark., and a resident of Cut Off, died at 10:35 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006
• no services scheduled
• survived by one daughter, Darlene Brantley and husband, Stephen, "Bo"; one brother, George "Sam" Stark and wife, Donna; nine grandchildren, Eldon Hebert Jr., Desiree Woof, Noah Hebert, Billy Brantley, Sheldon Stark, Samantha Stark, Rhonda Stark, Lanita Smith and Ricki Rollins; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea McMorris Stark; his parents, James Millard Stark and Ethel Smith Stark; and one son, Charles Wayne Stark
• parishioner of the Church of Christ; loved to rabbit hunt
• Samart Funeral Home

Cara Segler Herring

• age 70, a native of Hutchinson, Kan., and a resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 8:09 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by two sons, David Allen Sisk and wife, Lori, and John D. Herring; one daughter, Elissa Smith and husband, Richard; one brother, Donald Skinner; one sister, Sue Martin and husband, John; two stepsisters, Darlene and Dorothy; six grandchildren, Cara, John, Michael, Brandy, Brian and Erin; and six great-grandchildren, James "T-Ben", Elizabeth, Jonathon, Logan, Gabrielle and Janoria
• preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Jake" Herring; and her parents, John Segler and Peggy Skinner
• member of Grace Bible Church; enjoyed painting ceramics and playing cards
• Samart Funeral Home

Judith Ann Hickman Burke

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 3:05 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette; mass today at the funeral home, with burial in Fountain Memorial Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Darryl D. Burke of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Angelle) Phipps of Lafayette and Lisa Burke LeBlanc and fiance, Keith Guidry, of Opelousas; one son, Toby Burke of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Baker of Lake Charles; two brothers, Anthony Joseph Hickman and Thomas Vincent Hickman of Houma; four grandchildren, Rikki Faulkenberry of Natchez, Miss., Jesse Landry and Mindy Landry of Alexandria and Tabitha Phipps of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her father, John V. Hickman; her mother, Levia Leger; and one brother, John Lee Hickman
• graduate of St. Francis de Sales in Houma; president of the Lafayette chapter of the Spinal Cord Society; loved music, dancing
• Fountain Memorial Funeral Home

Bernice ‘Bee’ Aysenne Boudreaux

• age 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond R. Boudreaux; two sons, Marc Boudreaux and wife, Gaynell, and Kirk Boudreaux and wife, Donna; two daughters, Paulette Boudreaux and husband, Lloyd, and Wendy Boudreaux and fiance, Bennet Hebert; one sister, Madora Aysenne Legendre; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Lynne Aysenne Sr. and Missie Landry Aysenne; one brother, Lynn Aysenne Jr.; and one sister, Myrtle Aysenne Traigle
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

April 28, 2006

Margaret Capella Boudreaux

• age 66, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Natalie Boudreaux Larose; one sister, Betty C. Montera; two grandchildren, Lani Larose and Jared Larose; and two great-grandchildren, Gage Larose and Layne Cortez
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Reno and Sarah Capello; one daughter, Melissa Ann Boudreaux; and one brother, Reno Boudreaux Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Charles Lee Cobb

• age 69, a native of Gloster, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died April 26, 2006
• visitation today and Saturday at Church of God of Prophecy Church in Pierre Part; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Barilleaux Cobb; sons Ronald and Steve Cobb; daughter Tanya Ann Cobb Cook; brothers James, Jerry and Donnie Cobb; sister Ethel Daye; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ethel Kinney Cobb; son Charles Cobb Jr.; brother Robert C. Cobb Jr.; and sister Pauline Cowen
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Emelda Pierce Galjour

• age 82, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 11:24 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of The Rosary Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roland Galjour; one son, Thomas Galjour; two daughters, Stephanie Kieff and Rosalie Bruce; two sisters, Verna Bergeron and Marion Randolph; four grandchildren, Stephanie Reis, David Bruce, Monique Griffin and Gabrielle Galjour; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Reis, Madison Rose Reis and Aden Joseph Savoie
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cecila Savoie Pierce; three brothers, Francis, Norman and Irving Pierce; and three sisters, Isabel Bouvier, Norma LeBlanc and Alice Broussard
• retired special-education school teacher at Larose/Cut Off Elementary; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Larry Bert Schilling

• age 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date
• survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, André Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier
• preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot
• graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history; served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps
• actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director; served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne; served as president for both; Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in On Golden Pond; always his favorite leading lady
• devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment; also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association; hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers
• Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church; loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Antoine Collins ‘Doodie’ Verret Jr.

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot
• loved being with his son, the light of his eyes; worked for Gulf Island
• Samart Funeral Home

Whitney Victor

• age 70, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 20, 2006
• visitation Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church at 1114 Church Street in Houma; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by four daughters, Elnora Boyd and Shirley Hester of Thibodaux, Wilma Jean Bishop of Gray and Jennifer Victor of Houma; four stepdaughters, Elaine Williams, Martha Williams, Alice Mahoney, and Ann Robinson; three sons, Michael Victor of St. Louis, Mo., Raymond Victor of Thibodaux and Welton Walker of Gray; five stepsons, Freddie Sr., Kevin, Michel, Roland and Darrell McPherson; two sisters, Gertrude Brown and Daisy Victor of Thibodaux; 53 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Rosetta Victor and his second wife Dorothy Victor; parents, Chris and Laura Victor; two daughters, Brenda Hester, and Sheila Victor; three sisters, Laura Mae Victor, Edna McKinley and Ada Winslow; and three brothers, Oliver Ruffin, William Victor Sr., and Thomas Brown
• hobbies included fishing and gardening

Raymond Woods

• age 63, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 23, 2006
• visitation Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge; religious service held Saturday at the church, with burial at the Allen Chapel AME Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brenda Woods of Thibodaux; his devoted companion Delisa Lewis of Thibodaux; one son, Russell Every of