Thibodaux Daily Comet Obituaries 2007 05 May

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Obituaries May, 2007
compiled by Brian J. Oster
last updated: 30 June 2007

May 1, 2007

Janet Guidry Autin

age 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007

visitation Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home

survived by three sons, Carroll "Beau" Chouest Jr., Wilson J. Chouest and David A. Chouest; one daughter, Angelina Chouest Barbaree; three brothers, Velton Guidry, Roy Guidry and Richard Guidry; one sister, Velma Trahan; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Gracien and Augusta Guidry; one brother, Junius Guidry; and one sister, Hildra LeBlanc

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Doris Hebert Dubois

age 85, a native of Choctaw and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:54 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery

survived by one son, Norris Joseph Dubois; one sister, Eve Valerie Hebert Pierce; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Antoine Dubois; her parents, Albert Adam and Clara Marie Delatte Hebert; one daughter, Audrey Mae Dubois; five brothers, Early, Whitney, Irvin, Horace and Nolan Hebert; and one sister, Geanne Hebert

member of Christian Fellowship

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

James A. Harrington

age 53, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and resident of Watertown, S.D., died Saturday, April 28, 2007

visitation today at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown; funeral service Wednesday at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown, with military graveside rites in Mt. Hope Cemetery

survived by his wife, Sherry L. Campbell Harrington of Watertown; one daughter, Kelly L. Harrington of Watertown; one son, Jeremi Mitchell of San Bernadino, Calif.; two sisters, Doris J. Castle and husband, Calvin, and Gayle Celestine and husband, Eddie, all of Houma

preceded in death by his mother, Mercedes Bolden Joseph; and one sister, Carolyn Thibodaux Lyons

U.S. Navy veteran and was employed at Enercept Building Systems; member of the American Legion

Crawford Funeral Chapel

Evelyn Mary Breaux Michel

age 95, a native of Chacahoula and resident of The Woodlands, Texas, for the past 10 years, died at her home Sunday, April 29, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut

survived by one daughter, Paulette Guion and husband, Jim, of The Woodlands; two sons, Thomas Michel of Pineville and Daniel Michel of Lafayette; one sister, Jeanne Breaux Crochet of Houma; dearly loved by eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and cherished by nieces, nephews and dear friends

preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Joseph Michel; and parents, Sadie Adoue and Henry Breaux

determined and courageous, she traveled by train to Lafayette where she earned a teaching degree in 1940 from Southwestern Louisiana; took her first teaching job at Dularge Graded and in the years that followed used her talents serving elementary-age children; many of her students from Dularge, Schriever, Donner, Gibson, Houma Elementary and Honduras School learned their basics in her classroom

remembered for her dancing, cooking, crocheting and traveling; member of Terrebonne Parish Retired Teachers Association

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 2, 2007

Stella Granier Gravois

age 93, a native of St. James and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two daughters, Mary G. Mowrey and husband, Daniel, and Joyce Anne G. Bakke and husband, Kenneth; one brother, Luke "Duck" Granier; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Gravois; her parents, Luke Granier Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Thibodeaux Granier; five brothers, Louis, Charles, Joseph, John and James Granier; and three sisters, Sr. Mary Felicitas Granier, Evelyn Comeau and Edith Shaheen

retired schoolteacher of 34 years in St. James Parish

Landry’s Funeral Home

Kevin ‘K-Love’ Hester

age 44, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 27, 2007

funeral services today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his mother, Geneva Hester of Raceland; one daughter, Cristen D. Allen; four brothers, Tyrone, Wayne and Carl Hester of Raceland and Kenny Hester of Lockport; one stepbrother, Timothy Lofton of Raceland; three sisters, Brenda H. Richardson of Raceland, Dianna Hester of Boutte and Shelia Hester of Houma; and two stepsisters, Kathleen Lofton and Melaine Lofton of Raceland

preceded in death by his father, Norman Hester Sr.; one brother, Norman Hester Jr.; one stepsister, Luberta Coleman; and his grandparents, Warren Hester Sr., Irene Hester, Henry Ward and Victoria Ward

Baptist

Kennedy Funeral Home

Walter Wallace Hubbard

age 65, a native of LaGrange, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 9:21 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at Friendswood Church of God Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife of 36 years, Helen Billiot of Houma; his mother, Letha Horton Hubbard of Manchester, Ga.; one son, Randal Hubbard; three daughters, Desiree Hubbard and companion, Scotty Holliday, Katherine Hubbard and companion, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Sr., of Houma and Tammy Runkle and husband, George, of Connecticut; two sisters, Oline Billiot and Ann Parfait of Houma; and eight grandchildren, Dennis Simoneaux Jr., Camille Simoneaux, Camden Hubbard, Kirsten Thibodeaux, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Jr., Adam Lucas, Alex Lucas and Todd Lucas

preceded in death by his father, Walter Dee Hubbard; and one son, Walter Camille Hubbard

retired truck driver with Surbo Tubular and a member of Friendswood Church of God Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Kellie Lynn Johnson

age 45, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, April 28, 2007

private graveside services held

survived by his mother, Marion Dufrene Johnson; one brother, Darwin M. Johnson; and one nephew, Corey Johnson

preceded in death by his father, Judd Johnson

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Shawn Allen Richards

age 36, a native of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 5:37 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland

survived by his mother, Barbara F. Richards; one son, Austin I. Richards; one stepson, Buddy Robichaux; one daughter, Angelle I. Richards; two brothers, Steve Richards and wife, Tammy, and Scott Richards; her godchild, Katelyn Richards; and five nieces and nephews, Megan Richards, Cody Lavergne, Lyndi Lavergne, Ashley Richards and Jared Richards

preceded in death by his father, Robert Richards; and one sister, Alice K. Richards

Falgout Funeral Home

Annette Molaison Thibodaux

age 91, a native of Larose and resident of Choctaw, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

funeral services today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay

survived by three sons, Jerry, Dempster and Douglas Thibodaux; two daughters, Nellie Benoit and Sheldon Sanchez; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Joseph Thibodaux; her parents, Ernest Molaison and Emily Navarre Molaison; one daughter, Rita Morrison; three brothers, Walter, Rauol and Adam Molaison; and five sisters, Henriette Ordoyne, Eve Ordoyne, Amy Hebert, Jeanette Tabor and Beatrice Rose

Thibodaux Funeral Home

May 3, 2007

Ronald ‘Pam’ Allen

age 42, a native of Larose and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one daughter, Mik’sha Mitchell; five sisters, Shelia McCaskill and Lorraine Davis of Larose, Joanne Thomas and Virginia Allen of Thibodaux and Cynthia Caine of Houma; five brothers, Harvey Allen Jr. of Larose, Darrel Allen of Raceland, Larry Allen of Thibodaux, Donald Allen and Joseph Allen of Houma

preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Allen Sr. and Irene Nelson Allen; and his grandparents

Kennedy Funeral Home

Cobe Michael Badeaux

infant, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 5:34 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007

graveside service Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche

survived by his parents, Gary and Erica Badeaux; his grandparents, Timothy and Judy Tastet and Willie and Rebecca Badeaux; one brother, Hayden Badeaux; and two sisters, Kristy Badeaux and Keeli Badeaux

Falgout Funeral Home

Jake Joseph Badeaux

infant, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 10:11 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2007

graveside service Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche

survived by his parents, Gary and Erica Badeaux; his grandparents, Timothy and Judy Tastet and Willie and Rebecca Badeaux; one brother, Hayden Badeaux; and two sisters, Kristy Badeaux and Keeli Badeaux

Falgout Funeral Home

Eula LeCompte Cancienne

age 89, a lifelong resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral services Saturday at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego

survived by four daughters, Evelyn Billiot, Esther Mae Ardeneaux, Marilyn Zito and Debbie Matherne; two sons, Jerry Cancienne and Larry Cancienne; three sons-in-law, David Ardeneaux Sr., Joaquin Zito Jr. and Wayne Matherne; two daughters-in-law, Sherry and Esther Cancienne; two sisters, Lillian Davis and Helen Duffourc; two brothers, Melvin and Roland Lecompte; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Cancienne; her parents, Eveline Chauvin Lecompte and Willie Lecompte; one son-in-law, Norris Billiot; three sisters, Vernice Ayo, Della Robichaux and Elma Robichaux; three brothers, Duffy, Herman and Albert Lecompte; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

Mothe Funeral Home

Joyce Gros Crescioni

age 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two brothers, Mervin J. Gros and LeRoy P. Gros; and four sisters, Dorothy Rivere, Virgie Morrison, Bessie Webb and Barbara Landry

preceded in death by her husband, Alton Rene Crescioni; her parents, Elmo Gros and Mabel Delaune Gros; one brother, E.J. Gros; and two sisters, Hazel G. Rivere and Laura Gros

Landry’s Funeral Home

James ‘Kut’ Cunningham

age 37, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; graveside service Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his wife, Rhonda Cunningham; four sons, Kenneth, Kendall, Kerry and Jayce Cunningham; one daughter, Madison Cunningham; one brother, Keith Bourgeois; and four sisters, Nanette Hunter, Rebecca Harris, Tammy Trahan and Suzie Denman

preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Mae Bourgeois Cunningham; one brother, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Jr.; and one sister, Charlene Rogers

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jessie Paul Darcey

age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007

visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his wife, Judy Pitre Darcey; his mother, Zona Grabert Darcey; two sons, Tommy P. Darcey and Jamie John Darcey; one daughter, Kimberly Mary D. LeBlanc and husband, Charles; four brothers, David, Allen, Ernest and Ronald Darcey; one sister, Emma Darcey; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Elmore Darcey; and one brother, Luther Darcey

owner of Darcey’s Meat Market and a meat cutter for 54 years

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Robert ‘Bob’ Domangue Sr.

age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home

survived by three sons, Robert Domangue Jr., Chris Domangue and Jessie Schouten; five daughters, Lou Comeaux and husband, Danny, Vera Moore and husband, Johnny, Robin Large and husband, Steve, Penny Henry and husband, Melvin, and Missy Domangue; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia Domangue; his parents, Bebe Domangue and Agnes Babin Domangue; one son, Barry J. Domangue Sr.; one daughter, Brenda Henry; four brothers, Harold Sr., O’Neil, Jerry and Albert Domangue; two sisters, Rita Picou and Helen Brien; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Abel ‘Pop’ Romain Gagneaux

age 86, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 6:42 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his companion, Una Crochet of Houma; one son, Tom Romain Gagneaux and wife, Barbara, of Zachary; one daughter, Melanie G. Burton and husband, Roland, of Houma; three brothers, Kirvey Gagneaux of Schriever, Alvin "Poudoot" Gagneaux of Thibodaux and James Gagneaux of Cortez, Colo.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Emily Florence Duff Gagneaux; his parents, Romain Gagneaux and Sarah Boudreaux Gagneaux; three brothers, Howard, Douglas and Harry Gagneaux; and two sisters, Marion G. Toups and Delores G. Bennett

retired mud engineer with Rowan Drilling Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawrence ‘Mann’ Gordon

native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, April 27, 2007

visitation to service time Friday at Life Center Cathedral; services Friday at the Cathedral; funeral service Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with burial in Bright Morning Star No. 1 Cemetery

survived by two daughters, Betty Russell and husband, Harold, and Lois Gordon; one brother, the Rev. Monroe Spears and wife, Beulah; nine grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Jim James Gordon and Elizabeth Rhodes; one daughter, Ida Lee Gordon; one brother, James Rhodes; and three sisters, Florestine E. Williams, Agnes Stewart and Willie Mae Truehill

member of Bright Morning Star Baptist Church and Life Center Cathedral

Rhodes Funeral Home

Kellie Lynn Johnson

age 45, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, April 28, 2007

private graveside services held

survived by her mother, Marion Dufrene Johnson; one brother, Darwin M. Johnson; and one nephew, Corey Johnson

preceded in death by her father, Judd Johnson

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Orlando Terrell Mitchell

age 26, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 20, 2007

visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by his parents, Lawrence and Barbara Collins; and five brothers, Renaldo, Brandon, Lawrence Jr., Nicholas and Dan Mitchell

preceded in death by his grandparents, Marion Mitchell and Clemetine and Willie Collins

Community Funeral Home

Lexie Jane Verdin

infant, a resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, April 30, 2007

funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by her parents, Justilien and Tanna Cheramie Verdin; one sister, Jazzlynn Verdin; her grandparents, Dickey "Radar" and Robbie Cheramie, Adam Verdin Sr. and step-grandmother, Annabelle Verdin, and Betty Ford and David Ford; and her great-grandfather, Marcel Cheramie

Falgout Funeral Home

May 4, 2007

Wilton J. Bergeron

age 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007

visitation 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 his wife, Dorothy Neil Bergeron; two sisters, Rita Guidry of Cut Off and Ismay Theriot of Amelia; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Marie Blanchard Bergeron; one brother, Hubert Bergeron; and three sisters, Leonise Blanchard, Anita Authement and Eunice Bourg

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ronnie ‘Tosie’ Chauvin

age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Garland, Texas, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007

private family service Monday at St. Pieus Catholic Church in Garland

survived by his wife, Betty Fly Chauvin; one son, Thomas Chauvin; one daughter, Valerie Jiede and husband, Tom; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Jiede; two sisters, Bonnie Jackson and husband, Daniel, and Joan Ann Cenac and husband, Charles; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Rose Fly; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, John and Lula Lovell Chauvin; and one brother, Danny Chauvin

graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1960, attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Nicholls State University; coach, teacher and school administrator for 40 years; loving and caring person and a great mentor to the students he taught and coached’ loved sports and fishing

donated his body to science

James ‘Kut’ Cunningham

age 37, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; graveside service today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his wife, Rhonda Cunningham; four sons, Kenneth, Kendall, Kerry and Jayce Cunningham; one daughter, Madison Cunningham; his stepmother, Rosalita Cunningham; two brothers, Keith Bourgeois and James Chauvin; and eight sisters, Nanette Hunter, Rebecca Harris, Tammy Trahan, Suzie Denman, Ann Cantwell, Kelly Blanchard, Terry Brousard and Jessica Pellegrin

preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ella Mae Bourgeois Cunningham; one brother, Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Jr.; and one sister, Charlene Rogers

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lucille ‘Lou’ Payne Dace

age 56, a native of Montegut and lifelong resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Corinthians Missionary Baptist Church No. 2 in New Orleans; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park in New Orleans

survived by her husband of 35 years, Larry Sr.; one son, Larry Jr. and wife, Angela; one daughter, Tanika and husband, Kevin Sr.; five grandchildren, Larry III, Latrell, Mia, Kevin Jr. and K’Von; three brothers, Leonard and wife, Gladys, of Montegut, Warren and wife, Patricia, of Houma and Nathan Payne and wife, Lanita, of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Lillie Thibodaux and husband, Peter, of Montegut, Gloria Smith of Chauvin, Cecile Fleming of Houma and Levenia Fleming and husband, John Sr., of Chauvin; one brother-in-law, Dan Miller and wife, Tammy, of New Orleans; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Payne of Chauvin and Belinda and husband, Lawrence, of New Orleans; three aunts, Lillie Mae Parker of Houma, Irma Lee Harris of Chauvin and Lillian Thomas of Montegut; one uncle, Edward Payne of New Sapey; and numerous relatives and friends

Davis Mortuary Service

Anthony ‘Papa’ Johnson

age 47, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Gonzales, died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Sunday, April 29, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. James Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, LaShelle Mitchell Johnson of Gonzales; one son, Marquell Harris of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Jalessa Harris of Baton Rouge and Twanrica Johnson of Donaldsonville; one sister, Margaret Johnson of Gonzales; his father and mother-in-law, Henry and Laura Mitchell of St. James; two brothers-in-law, Henry III and Rajon Mitchell of St. James; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Johnson; three brothers, Herman Williams Jr., Mark Anthony Johnson and Joseph Wesley; and his grandfather, Vincent Landry Sr.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Geneva Rodrigue Johnson

age 64, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, died at her residence, Saturday, April 28, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at William and Southall Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Donaldsonville

survived by four daughters, Cynthia Darville and husband, Grayland, of Gonzales, Jo Anna, Janice and Juanita Rodrigue, all of Donaldsonville; two sons, Robert Johnson and Curtis Rodrigue of Donaldsonville; one sister, Leanna Preston of Belle Rose; one brother, Robert Ulysses Moore of New Orleans; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her parents, Doretha and Lucious Johnson

homemaker

William and Southall Funeral Home

Blanche Falgout Maronge

age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 6:47 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007

memorial service Saturday at 202 Mandie Drive in Bourg

survived by her husband, Bobbie "Joe" Maronge; two sons, Billy Maronge and Bobby Maronge and wife, Edmee; seven brothers, Roy, Sheryl, Jerry, Calvin, Alvin Ronald and Roger Falgout; five sisters, Anna Lee Thomasee, Phyllis Leonard, Joyce Falgout, Carla LeBouef and Linda Jackson; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eustis and Della Pitre Falgout; two brothers, Larry and Ray Falgout; and one sister, Tina Falgout

Samart Funeral Home

Helen Eymard Martin

age 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by her husband, Danny J. Martin; one son, Wayne J. Martin; one daughter, Tracy M. Lasseigne and husband, Kenny Lasseigne; one brother, Ray Eymard; three sisters, Sue Galjour, Barbara Berthelot and Betty Savoie; two grandchildren, Jessica and Kimberly Lasseigne; and one great-grandchild, Allie Matherne

preceded in death by her parents, Loveless "Picou" Eymard and Georgina "NaNa" Danos Eymard

Eucharistic minister and parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Alma Breaux Domingue Rodrigue

age 79, a native of Brusly St. Vincent and longtime resident of Napoleonville and Labadieville, died at Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

services pending

survived by four daughters, Sandra Milazzo and husband, Douglas, Dale Callegan and companion, Glen Richard, Arlene Prince and husband, Robin, all of Labadieville, and Wendy Ganel and husband, Steve, of Gonzales; two sisters, Aloysia Simoneaux of Brusly St. Vincent and Nelia Cedotal of Paincourtville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Nola and Rudolph Breaux; one son, Percy Domingue; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Theriot Domingue; three brothers, Sabin, Ulysses and Louis Breaux; and one sister, Selma Pintado

Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Mary Jane Thomas

age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 27, 2007

religious service Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Issiac Jolly Jr. and Isiah Thomas of Thibodaux; one daughter, Iesha Holly of Thibodaux; five sisters, Brenda Richardson, Linda Fleming, Penny Richardson and Betty Richardson, all of Thibodaux, and Gertrude Neff of Jacksonville, Fla.; and five brothers, James Miles and Frank Miles of Thibodaux, Wilbert Miles of New Orleans, Oliver Richardson of Labadieville and Raymond Thomas of Ruston

preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Miles Richardson and Clarence Thomas; one son, Mark Thomas; three brothers, Harold Richardson, Abraham Richardson and Joseph Thomas; and two grandchildren, Lamanuel Joseph Triggs and Shakoya Shakita Triggs

Baptist

Kennedy Funeral Home

Lamanuel Joseph Triggs

age 3, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 27, 2007

religious service Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Iesha Holly and Emanuel Triggs; one sister, Shabrie Marie Triggs; and his grandparents, Marva Triggs and Byron Barrow

preceded in death by one sister, Shakoya Shakita Triggs; and his grandparents, Mary Jane Thomas and Issiac Holly

Kennedy Funeral Home

Shakoya Shakita Triggs

age 4, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 27, 2007

religious service Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her parents, Iesha Holly and Emanuel Triggs; one sister, Shabrie Marie Triggs; and her grandparents, Marva Triggs and Byron Barrow

preceded in death by one brother, Lamanuel J. Triggs; and her grandparents, Mary Jane Thomas and Issiac Holly

Kennedy Funeral Home

May 4, 2007

Thelma Victoria Blankenship

age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Coppell, Texas, died after a long battle with cancer Thursday, May 3, 2007

memorial service Monday at United Methodist Church in Coppell; memorial service at a later date in Houma

survived by three children, William Blankenship, Darwin Blankenship and Kara Chance Blankenship; two daughters-in-law, Corinne Blankenship and Susan Younghans; one son-in-law, Randy Change; five sisters, Phyllis Hebert, Joy Goodroe, Clare Fanguy, Barbara Mapp and Jane Gautreaux; one brother, Bruce Naquin; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Willie Rayburn Blankenship; her parents, A.P. and Thelma Blankenship; one brother, Roy Naquin; and one sister, Judy Naquin

Darnell ‘Rip-Dino’ Joseph

age 49, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 30, 2007

visitation to funeral time Monday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his companion, Delores Jackson of Raceland; his parents, Margie Sims and Jessie Joseph of Raceland; two sons, Darnell Jamar Joseph and Shamor Darnell Joseph, both of Mississippi; four brothers, Jessie Joseph Jr. of Houston, Oscar Gray Jr. and wife, Tylene, of New Iberia, Zachary Joseph and wife, Vonetta, of Dallas and Donald Williams and wife, Debra; and five sisters, Angela Joseph and husband, Wallace, of Raceland, Lisa Joseph of Oakland, Calif., Sandra Joseph Hutchinson and husband, James, of Houston, Keshia Trenee Gray of Houston and Roxanne Joseph Lewis and husband, Leslie, of Houma

preceded in death by one brother, Renee Joseph; and his grandparents, Eva Bell Promise, Cornelius Joseph, Clarence Joseph and Mose Sims

Baptist

Kennedy Funeral Home

Eulice LeCompte LeBoeuf Neil

age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:04 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007

visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Edward J. Neil Jr. and wife, Joanna, Brent W. Neil Sr. and wife, Jeannie, and Stephen A. Neil and wife, Mary, of Chauvin; two daughters, Diana LeBoeuf of Bourg and Kathy N. Domangue of Chauvin; one daughter-in-law, Cecile M. Neil of Chauvin; two sisters, Helen L. Lirette and Irene L. Lyons of Chauvin; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Nolan J. LeBoeuf; her second husband, Edward J. Neil Sr.; her parents, Cleveland P. LeCompte and Estelle L. Ledet LeCompte; two sons, Cleveland P. Neil and Samuel "Bo" Neil; one daughter, Faye Neil; two sons-in-law, Donald LeBoeuf and Jerry Domangue Jr.; and one brother, Evinse J. LeCompte

homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Wayne Gerard ‘Wino’ Ordoyne

age 37, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007

visitation Sunday to Monday at Choctaw Fire Station; mass Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery

survived by his wife, Geneva Andras Ordoyne; his parents, Elgee Ordoyne and Suzanne Delatte Ordoyne; two sons, Ozzy and Randy Ordoyne; one daughter, Angelle Andras; two brothers, Michael and Walter Ordoyne; and one grandson, Brennon Andras

preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleveland and Tina Ordoyne and Walter and Bridgette Delatte

Thibodaux Funeral Home

May 6, 2007

Alvin Joseph ‘Bill’ Guidry

age 101, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Russell P. Guidry and wife, Betty, of Houma; two daughters, Shirley G. Cenac of Houma and Diana G. Juneau and husband, John, of Mansura; one sister, Dorothy G. Bonnette of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Effie Lorena Blanchard Guidry; his parents, Isaac and Blanche G. Guidry; one daughter, Eula Mae Ann Guidry; one son-in-law, Thomas A. Cenac; one daughter-in-law, Jerry Lynn Drott Guidry; two brothers, Aaron Guidry and Ishmael P. Guidry; and two sisters, Beatrice Townsend and Leola Cinquemani

retired self-employed carpenter and constructed Higgins Boats during World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jackson Muprhy Sadler

age 3, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, was called home at 7:39 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Kyle Sadler and Raquel Pellegrin Sadler of Bourg; one brother, Peyton Andrew Sadler of Bourg; his maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Adams Pellegrin of Bourg; his paternal grandparents, Richard Bird and Saundra Marie Bird of Bourg; his great-grandparents, Audrey L. Adams and Wilma R. Pellegrin of Chauvin; five aunts and uncles, Mary Pellegrin Purviance, Gina Babin Pellegrin, Elena Bird Price, Pernell Pellegrin and Michael Purviance of Bourg; and six cousins, Alexis, Jake and Landon Guillot of Bayou Blue, Katie Pellegrin of Thibodaux, Britt Pellegrin and Megan Price of Bourg

preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronald Joseph Pellegrin; his great-grandparents, Murphy Peter "Black" Marie, Mildred Pitre Marie, Olin Bourg, Marie Bird, Warner Joseph Pellegrin and Abel Mike Adams Jr.

loved baseball, basketball, football, dinosaurs and Bionicles; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 7, 2007

Alvin Joseph ‘Bill’ Guidry

age 101, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Russell P. Guidry and wife, Betty, of Houma; two daughters, Shirley G. Cenac of Houma and Diana G. Juneau and husband, John, of Mansura; one sister, Dorothy G. Bonnette of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Effie Lorena Blanchard Guidry; his parents, Isaac and Blanche G. Guidry; one daughter, Eula Mae Ann Guidry; one son-in-law, Thomas A. Cenac; one daughter-in-law, Jerry Lynn Drott Guidry; two brothers, Aaron Guidry and Ishmael P. Guidry; and two sisters, Beatrice Townsend and Leola Cinquemani

retired self-employed carpenter and constructed Higgins Boats during World War II; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lela Duplantis LeBoeuf

age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Willis "Bay" LeBoeuf and wife, Wilda, of Chauvin and Francis LeBoeuf and wife, Trudy, of Prairieville; one daughter, Euralee L. Neil and husband, Druby Sr., of Chauvin; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, William LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Louise Carrire Duplantis; two sons, David LeBoeuf Sr. and William LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Jackie; one daughter, Lucy Mae LeBoeuf; two brothers, Joseph "Neg" Duplantis and Sidney "Polo" Duplantis; four sisters, Gertrude Pinell, Naomie LeCompte, Julie Anne Hebert and Louise Hebert; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Patsy Verner Phillips

age 47, a native of Bertrandville and a former resident of Houston, died at her family home in Bertrandville, Saturday, April 28, 2007

funeral services Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with burial in St. Benedict Catholic Church Cemetery

survived by her mother, Dorothy Verner of Napoleonville; her husband, Henry Phillips of Houston; two sons, Germaine Jones and wife, Cherish, of Paincourtville and Gerald Jones of Houston; four daughters, Geraldlyn Jones of Baton Rouge, Kecia and Brittany Jones of Houston, and Javon Jones and husband, Corey, of Paincourtville; three brothers, Cleveland Verner Jr. of New Orleans, Sherman Verner Sr. and wife, Kendra, of Donaldsonville and Jimmy and wife, Constance, of Raceland; three sisters, Mary Ann Woods and husband, Clifton, of Gray, Linda Williams of Reserve and Barbara Bindon and husband, William, of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her father, Cleveland Verner Sr.; one sister, Helen Verner; one brother, James Cassie; one grandchild, Tyrek Jones; and her grandparents, Dallas and Edward Verner and Alma and Edward Verner

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Coty Paul Pitre

age 15, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 9:42 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Victory Life Church in Lockport; religious service Tuesday at the church

survived by his father and stepmother, Tommy Pitre Jr. and Amiee Pitre; his mother, Cathy Babin; his grandparents and stepgrandparents, Tommy Pitre Sr., Stephanie Merrell, Myra Walker, David Myer and Carolyn Caillouet; three brothers, Shawn Blanchard, Chad Naquin and Derek Lirette; and one sister, Jade Pitre

preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald "Bosco" Babin and Dale "Pat" Babin

member of Victory Life Church

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Jackson Muprhy Sadler

age 3, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, was called home at 7:39 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007

funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his parents, Kyle Sadler and Raquel Pellegrin Sadler of Bourg; one brother, Peyton Andrew Sadler of Bourg; his maternal grandmother, Mary Lou Adams Pellegrin of Bourg; his paternal grandparents, Richard Bird and Saundra Marie Bird of Bourg; his great-grandparents, Audrey L. Adams and Wilma R. Pellegrin of Chauvin; five aunts and uncles, Mary Pellegrin Purviance, Gina Babin Pellegrin, Elena Bird Price, Pernell Pellegrin and Michael Purviance of Bourg; and six cousins, Alexis, Jake and Landon Guillot of Bayou Blue, Katie Pellegrin of Thibodaux, Britt Pellegrin and Megan Price of Bourg

preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronald Joseph Pellegrin; his great-grandparents, Murphy Peter "Black" Marie, Mildred Pitre Marie, Olin Bird, Marie Bird, Warner Joseph Pellegrin and Abel Mike Adams Jr.

loved baseball, basketball, football, dinosaurs and Bionicles; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Reynauld V. Songy

age 82, a native of Reserve and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

survived by his wife, Malvina Malbrough Songy; one brother, Clyde Songy; one sister, Gaynell Townsend; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Michel and Lillian Songy; and one brother, Harold Songy

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Charles Paul ‘Charlie’ Zamojcin

age 86, a native of Helmetta, N.J., and resident of Houma, died at 11:47 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis Mausoleum No. 2

survived by one son, Louis Zamojcin; one daughter, Elizabeth Ellender Dien and husband, Michael; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Rita Francis Chiani Zamojcin; his parents, Ludwig and Mary C.; one son-in-law, H. Thomas Ellender; three brothers, Alfred, Stanley and John Zamojcin; one sister, Helen Preztakiewicz; and one great-grandson, Harrison Thomas Pitre

member of St. Joseph Italian Society and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

May 8, 2007

Colleen Vibbert Barnett

age 66, a native of Morgan City, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, James Bennett Barnett of Houma; one son, James Clifton Barnett of Houma; three daughters, Helen Marie Daigle and husband, Danny, of Houma, Wanda Jane Fanning and Bobbie Jean Jones of Harrisburg, Ill.; two brothers, William Frank Vibbert of Brandon, Fla., and Jesse James Vibbert of Riverview, Fla.; one sister, Bernice P. Rush of Huntsville, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, William Clint Vibbert and Daisy Bell Hall Vibbert; one grandson, J.J. Barnett; and three sisters, Ruby Jean Vibbert, Flora Jane Vibbert and Nora Lee Vibbert

homemaker and a member of Living Word Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Idola F. Billiott

age 79, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:05 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose

survived by her husband, Alexander "Joe" Billiott; two sons, Lawrence Plaisance and Freddie Plasiance; three daughters, Linda B. Boudreaux, Debra B. Richardelle and Vickie B. Gisclair; two brothers, Eric Frickey and Westly Frickey; one sister, Jobeyna F. Breaux; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Odelia Falgout Frickey; three brothers, Nathan, Leland and Archie Frickey; and one sister, Joann Dominique

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Robert ‘Bob’ Domangue Sr.

age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007

visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home

survived by three sons, Robert Domangue Jr., Chris Domangue and wife, Joni, and Jesse Schouten and fianceé, Claudia Muller of Holland; five daughters, Mrs. Danny (Lou) Comeaux, Mrs. Johnny (Vera) Moore, Mrs. Steve (Robin) Large, Mrs. Melvin (Penny) Henry and Missy Domangue; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia Domangue; his parents, Bebe Domangue and Agnes Babin Domangue; one son, Barry J. Domangue Sr.; one daughter, Mrs. Minus (Brenda) Henry; four brothers, Harold Domangue Sr., O’Neil Domangue, Jerry Domangue and Albert Domangue; two sisters, Rita Picou and Helen Brien; one grandchild, Carla Moore; and two great-grandchildren, Hayley Domangue and Michael Domangue

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Westley James Domangue

age 47, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Annie Theriot Domangue; his parents, Raymond and Nora Domangue of Chauvin; two sons, Paul "P.J." and fiancee’, Dodi Adams, and Brooks Domangue of Chauvin; one daughter, Leah Domangue and fiance, Robbie Henry, of Chauvin; two brothers, Sherwood Domangue and wife, Kem, of Houma and Sherwin Domangue and wife, Tara, of Houma; four sisters, Norma LeBoeuf and husband, Alley, of Bourg, Chris Desormeaux Eschete and husband, John, of Houma, Susan Duncan and husband, James, of Jourdanton, Texas, and Pamela Blanchard and husband, Wayne, of Chauvin; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Theriot of Chauvin; two sisters-in-law, Fay Theriot and fiance, Jim, of Chauvin, and Vickie Blanchard and husband, Matt, of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Maycie Domangue of Chauvin; and numerous nieces, nephews and a great-niece

preceded in death by his identical twin brother; his father-in-law, Paul Theriot; two brothers-in-law, Kurt Theriot and Jules Desormeaux; his paternal grandparents, Tores and Mary Domangue; and his maternal grandparents, Denis and Nora White

shrimp trawler by trade

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joseph ‘Tin’ LeBouef

age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by three sons, Alton LeBouef and wife, Lillian, of Montegut, Ervin LeBouef of Chauvin and Eric LeBouef and wife, Cynthia, of Gray; two daughters, Angela L. Brunet and husband, Steve Sr., of Bayou Blue and Shirley L. Chauvin and husband, Warren, of Bayou Black; two brothers, Horace and Irvin LeBouef of Montegut; three sisters, Velma L. Molinere, Della L. Naquin of Montegut and Sylvia L. Bertness, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Naquin LeBouef; his parents, Elie LeBouef and Emma Dupre LeBouef; two sons, LeRoy and Daniel LeBouef; four brothers, Lorice, Raymond, Alvin and LeRoy LeBouef; and three sisters, Gertrude L. Dupre, Cecile LeBouef and Lucina LeBouef

retired tug boat captain with Texaco Oil Co. for 35 years and a former reserve volunteer for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Margie Bouffanie Pitre

age 85, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007

graveside services at a later date

survived by her husband, Paul "Pavie" V. Pitre

preceded in death by her parents, Lindo and Armine Brunet Bouffanie; and three sisters, Mickie B. Bourg, Eva Bouffanie and Frances "Pos" B. Weekly

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Irene Guilbeau Potts

age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Jefferson, died at 2:54 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Joe A. Potts Jr. and wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Charlotte Potts; two brothers, Anthony Guilbeau and Rogers Guilbeau; one sister, Hattie Harvey; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Potts Sr.; her parents, Eddie Guilbeau Sr. and Rosite Rebstock Guilbeau; one brother, Eddie Guilbeau Jr.; and one sister, Locade Terrebonne

Falgout Funeral Home

Gladys Ray Short

age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, May 3, 2007

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Lee Andrew Short Sr.; one son, Lee Andrew Short Jr.; one brother, Sylvester Ray Sr.; one sister, Nettie R. Trahan; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Leola and Leonard Ray Sr.; four brothers, Leonard Jr., Thomas Sr., James Sr. and Joseph Ray; and four sisters, Josephine McGuire, Bertha Johnson, Marian Mitchell and Classie Mae Navy

retired cook at Vandebilt High School and a member of Beulah Baptist Church

Community Funeral Home

May 9, 2007

Ronnie ‘Tosie’ Chauvin

age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Garland, Texas, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007

private family service was held at St. Pieus Catholic Church in Garland

survived by his wife, Betty Fly Chauvin; one son, Thomas Chauvin; one daughter, Valerie Jiede and husband, Tom; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Jiede; two sisters, Bonnie Jackson and husband, Daniel, and Joan Ann Cenac and husband, Charles; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Rose Fly; three sisters-in-law, Judy Chauvin, Judy Dewey and husband, Wes, and Sandra Fly; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, John and Lula Lovell Chauvin; and one brother, Danny Chauvin

graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1960, attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Nicholls State University; coach, teacher and school administrator for 40 years; loving and caring person and a great mentor to the students he taught and coached; loved sports and fishing

Steve A. Collins

age 33, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his mother, Hilda Esponge Collins; one sister, Jody Collins Guillot; one brother-in-law, Jude P. Guillot; and three nephews, Adam J. Guillot, Matthew J. Guillot and Jonas P. Guillot

preceded in death by his father, Frankie Peter Collins; and one brother, Randy Collins

owner/operator of Universal Services and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Ronald Louis Dumont Sr.

age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Bandera, Texas, died Monday, April 30, 2007

funeral services Thursday at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Bandera, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Jo Ann Dumont of Bandera; two daughters, Dawn Marie Domangue of Metairie and Karen Colette Dumont of Morgan City; one son, Ronald Louis Dumont Jr. and wife, Crystal, of Jean; two stepchildren, Karen Boyd and husband, David, of New Orleans and Gordon Scott Smith and wife, Laura, of Hillsboro, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife, Dyanne Dumont; his parents, Easton Joseph Dumont and Annabelle Savoie Dumont; and one brother, Hubert Dumont

owner of an offshore wire-line company; a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and active Master Mason at Hiram Lodge in New Orleans and Walter Irving Lanier Lodge in Thibodaux; member of the Order of the Eastern Star Circla Chapter No. 139 and Bandera Order of the Eastern Star Chapter; member of Bandera’s St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church

Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera

Dale Anthony Hebert

age 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007

no services scheduled

survived by three brothers, Ronald and wife, Charlotte, Howard III and wife, Josephine, both of Houma, and Dane Hebert of Lake Tahoe, Nev.

preceded in death by his parents, Howard Francis Hebert Jr. and Aimee Trahan Hebert; one sister, Judy Ann Hebert; and his grandparents, Howard F. Hebert Sr. and Gertrude Chauvin Hebert and Joseph and Agnes Robichaux Trahan

Falgout Funeral Home

JoAnne LeRay LaJaunie

age 67, a native of Thibodaux and longtime resident of Berwick, died Monday, May 7, 2007

funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Berwick Cemetery

survived by her husband, Herman LaJaunie Jr.; four daughters, Angela Fabre and husband, Jan, of Berwick, Christine Castille and husband, Greg, of Morgan City, Denise Gros and husband, Tommy, of Amelia and Kelly LaJaunie and companion, Curtis White, of Berwick; one brother, Henry LeRay Jr. and wife, Judy, of Patterson; two sisters, Blanche Noreiga of Patterson and Penny Hernandez and husband, Frank, of Destrehan; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Elise LeRay; one sister, Rose Knudsen; and four brothers, Ritney, Wilmer, Gilbert and Joseph "Ace" LeRay

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Unit 96 Ladies Auxiliary for more than 30 years

Hargrave Funeral Home

Zenobia C. Landry

age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 7, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by three sons, Dwight D. Landry, Russell A. Landry Jr. and Dale Joseph Landry; one daughter, Nina L. Boggs; one brother, Huey Chiasson; one sister, Dorothy Trosclair; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Russell A. Landry Sr.; her parents, Ozema and Valerie Chiasson; and five sisters

member of the adoration chapel at Christ the Redeemer, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

Landry’s Funeral Home

Josephine Marie Lewis

age 68, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her father, Cleveland Lewis of Paincourtville; three daughters, Jackie Bolden and husband, Charles, Josie Brown and husband, Albert Jr., of Thibodaux and Janice Nelson of Labadieville; three sons, John A. Lewis Sr. of Thibodaux, James Lewis and wife, Amanda, and Jeffery Lewis of Labadieville; one brother, Howard Lewis Sr. of Houma; three sisters, Helen Worley and husband, Wilfred, of Paincourtville, Beatrice Hills of Thibodaux and Audrey Warner of El Paso, Texas; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by her mother, Everlina Martin Lewis; one sister, Margaret Lewis Tillman; and her grandparents, Joseph and Margaret Martin and Oscar and Josephine Lewis

Catholic

Kennedy Funeral Home

Brenda Richardson

age 49, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 3, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Henderson Triggs Jr. of Thibodaux; four daughters, Kynisha T. Ford and husband, Devon, Lanisha Triggs, Natkia Joseph and Yvonne Triggs, all of Thibodaux; five brothers, Wilbert Miles of New Orleans, James Miles and wife, Lisa, and Frank Miles of Thibodaux, Oliver Richardson and wife, Audrey, of Labadieville and Raymond Thomas and wife, Dorothy, of Ruston; five sisters, Gertrude Neff and husband, Roy, of Jacksonville, Fla., Linda Fleming, Penny Richardson and Betty Herbert and husband, Larry, of Thibodaux and Joyce Miles of Schriever; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Miles Richardson and Clarence Thomas; two sisters, Mary Jane Thomas and Debra Johnson; and three brothers, Harold Richardson, Abraham Richardson and Joseph Thomas

Baptist

Kennedy Funeral Home

May 10, 2007

no entries posted

May 11, 2007

Clarence ‘Fuzzy’ Bell

age 61, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his residence, Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three daughters, Alecia A. Buggage, Judith and Katie Bell, all of Belle Rose; three sons, Clarence Bell Jr. of Belle Rose, David and Alonzo K. Bell of Houston; one stepbrother, Edward Bell of Donaldsonville; one sister, Shirley Williams of Belle Rose; one stepsister, Debra Vaughn of Baton Rouge; 12 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

preceded in death by his parents, Katie M. and Paul Bell Sr.; his wife, Laura Mae Bell; two sisters, Augustine Donaldson and Marvastine Joseph; one brother, Paul Bell Jr.; and one son-in-law, Timothy Buggage

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Earl Bergeron

age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Woodward, Okla., died Wednesday, May 9, 2007

prayer vigil today at St. Peters Catholic Church in Woodward; mass Saturday at the church

survived by his wife, Mona Bergeron of Woodward; two sons, David Bergeron and wife, Misty, of Woodward and Dane Bergeron of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two daughters, Lisa Bellows and husband, Ricky, of Woodward and Laurel Elliott and husband, Don, of Woodward; his mother, Verona Malbrough Bergeron of Houma; two brothers, Danny Bergeron and wife, Cynthia, and Alan Bergeron and wife, Kay, all of Houma; two sisters, Evelyn Voisin and husband, Gary, and Faye Daigle and husband, Steve, all of Houma; nine grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his father, Easton Bergeron; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Veday Malbrough and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bergeron

U.S. Air Force veteran and worked in the oil field for DTI Rental Tools, Whiting and Patterson; parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Disabled American Veterans, M.O.C. and the American Legion

Billings Funeral Home

Altheia Duroncelay

age 47, a native of Schriever and a resident of LaPlace, died at her home, Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Paul Duroncelay III of LaPlace; two sisters, Regina B. Winslow and Sheila B. Starks; three brothers, Earl, Merlin and Steve Ballard, all of Houma; her father-in-law, Paul Duroncelay II of St. Francesville; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Clara Ballard; and her mother-in-law, Evenly B. Duroncelay

homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church No. 2 in Montz

Hobson Brown Funeral Home

Andrew Murphy Glynn Sr.

age 93, a native of Donner and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by one son, Edward Joseph Glynn of Vienna, Va.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Glynn, Angela Glynn, Jason Glynn and Daniel Glynn; and one great-grandchild, McKenzie Glynn

preceded in death by his wife, Elphy Mary Porche Glynn; his parents, Thomas Joseph Glynn and Victorine Dupre Glynn; one son, Andrew Glynn Jr.; eight brothers, Louis, Nolton, Easton, Percy, Douglas, Stanley, Lawrence and Gilbert Glynn; and one sister, Lillian Hebert

worked for Shell Oil Company in the 1930’s on a seismograph crew searching for oil; served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1942 to 1945; overseas for 36 months in North Africa, Sicily and Italy; participated in the battles for the Kasserine Pass, Hill 609, Tunis, Palermo, Anzio and Monte Cassino; after World War II he worked at Texaco for 30 years until his retirement in 1975; member of the VFW

Chauvin Funeral Home

Dora Henderson

age 100, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious services Saturday at St. Mary A.M.E. Church in Addis, with burial in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by two sisters, Leola Morris and Veola Collins

preceded in death by her husband, Albert Henderson; her parents, Curly Lyons and Carrie Harding Lyons; two sisters, Carrie L. Williams and Cindy Lyons; and two brothers, Albert "Tootise" Lyons and Joseph Burks

Community Funeral Home

Isaac ‘Papa’ Jones

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at his residence, Wednesday, May 9, 2007

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Robert Reed and wife, Roxanne, of Thibodaux; three stepsons, Michael, Stanley and David Reed of Thibodaux; two daughters, Lynell Gray and husband, Wilfred, of Gray, and Jacquelyn Jenks of New Orleans; three stepdaughters, Janet Alcorn and husband, Cleveland, Patricia Williams of Thibodaux and Barbara Brown and husband, Andrew, of Schriever; one brother, Randall Jones of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

preceded in death by his life long companion, Ethel Mae Brown Reed; his parents, Irvin and Georgiana Jones; two brothers, Joseph and Roland Jones; and one sister, Mildred Jones

former employee of the City of Thibodaux

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Charles Pharr

age 61, a native of Terrbonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 4, 2007

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery

survived by his wife, Juanita S. Pharr; his mother, Josephine D. Garrett; two sons, Patrick Pharr and wife, Freida, and Maurice Stewart; two daughters, Aleisha Hite and husband, John, and Gracie Short; seven brothers, Elton Pharr Jr. of Louisville, Ky., Perry Pharr of New Orleans, Ronnie Pharr of Thibodaux, Arnold and Paul Pharr of Gibson and Mark and Dwayne Pharr of Houma; four sisters, Maxine Pharr of Gibson, Gloria Clay and husband, James, of Gibson, Betty J. Pharr of Louisville, and Otis Shelvin of Houma; and 11 grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Elton Pharr Sr.; and his grandparents, Chestnola M. Diggs, Georginia Pharr, Wilmer Diggs and Dave Pharr

construction worker

Community Funeral Home

Beatrice Elnora Patrick Robertson

age 84, a native and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, May 5, 2007

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 five daughters, Joyce Robinson, Roselyn Williams, Jonette Johnson and Deirdre Short of Gibson and Melinda Robinson of Houma; four sons, Irvin Robertson Jr., Roger Robertson and Bailey Robertson of Gibson and Raymond Robertson Sr. of Houma; one brother, Irvin Johnson Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Bernadine Stewart and Olivia Washington of Gibson; 27 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Robertson Sr.; her parents, Selina and Sidney Patrick Sr.; one daughter, Selena Woods; four brothers, Johnny Johnson Sr., Sidney Patrick Jr., Belvin Johnson and Herbert Johnson; and two sisters, Betty Stevenson and Pearline Johnson

member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church

Kennedy Funeral Home

Lillie Shields Robinson

age 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville, Wednesday, May 9, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, George Robinson and Marvin Robinson and wife, Mandy, all of Belle Rose; two stepsons, Anthony Robinson of Baton Rouge and Raymond Bernard of Belle Rose; seven daughters, Loyalene Wilson of Paincourtville, Beverly Robinson, Stephanie Adams and husband, Wayne, all of Harvey, Carolyn and Evelyn Robinson of Belle Rose, Ellen Milton and husband, Willie, of Charlotte, N.C. and Dewrell Shields of Gonzales; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends

preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Robinson Sr.; her parents, Evelyn and Solomon Shields; one grandson, Colby Wayne Adams; and one brother, Solomon Shields Jr.

senior usher and a member of First Israel Baptist Missionary Society

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joycelyn Marie ‘Nanny’ Sherman

age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Opelousas following Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, May 6, 2007

visitation 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 four sisters, Carol Ann Manuel and husband, Herman, of Opelousas, Jackie and Clarice Sherman and Linda Holiday, all of Prairieville; four aunts; one uncle; numerous nieces and nephews including, Rashied Plessy, Dymphne Manuel, Jeremy and Jamie Sherman, Aaron Holiday, Kesha Clinkscale, Herman Manuel Jr. Bridget Green and other relatives and friends

preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Etrest Sherman; and two brothers, Earl and Roland Sherman

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Josie Martin Stokes

age 34, a native of Rochester, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Hubert Stokes of Houma; and two sisters, Melinda Wright and Tanya Martin, both of Newburn, N.C.

preceded in death by her parents, Hattie Simmons and Joseph Martin

a CNA at Terrebonne General Medical Center

Community Funeral Home

Izetta Taylor Thomas

age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Lionel Adams Sr. and Martin Thomas of Thibodaux and Leonard Thomas Sr. of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Richardean H. Washington, Martha T. Thomas and Linda A. Thomas of Thibodaux and Yevette T. Henderson of Arlington, Texas; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Thomas Sr.; her parents, Martha and Edward Taylor; two sons, Rufus Thomas Jr. and James Thomas; two daughters, Delores H. Davis and Lois T. Jackson; and two brothers, Edward Taylor and Jeff Taylor

served on the usher board and was a member of the Pastor Aide Club at Moses Baptist Church

Kennedy Funeral Home

May 12, 2007

Doris Marie Boudreaux

age 78, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her companion, Gerald Mire of Houma; three sons, David Liner of Houma, Philip Liner and wife, Ura Lee, of Gibson and Jerome C. Liner of Houma; one daughter, Christine C. Liner of Houma; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; two grandchildren, Philip Liner Jr. and Tranice "Missy" Liner; and two great-grandchildren, Janae May and Joshua Liner

preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two daughters, Bobbie Lynn Liner and Jennie Lee Marie Liner; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Estelle Dupre

truck driver

Chauvin Funeral Home

Harold Peter Boudreaux

age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 10, 2007

visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Carolyn Walther Boudreaux; three sons, Harold "Bud" Boudreaux and wife, Debbie, Michael "Frog" Boudreaux and wife, Faye, and David Boudreaux and wife, April; one daughter, Gwen Boudreaux Viguerie and husband, David; two brothers, Larry and Don Boudreaux; four sisters, Lucille Clement, Judy Urb, Marion Fertitta and Patsy Thibodaux; and 14 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Richard Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Lucille; one daughter, Debby Chauvin; one brother, Richard Boudreaux Jr.; and one sister, Theresa Diaz

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Olivia Sussman Chenevert

age 80, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007

visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Thomas Chenevert and wife, Barbara Ferry Chenevert, of Dover, Ohio, Mathew Chenevert and wife, Wanda DiMarco Chenevert, of New Orleans and Gerald Chenevert Jr. and wife, Debbie Moran Chenevert, of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Clare C. Acosta and husband, Rodney, of Thibodaux, Sue C. Aysenne and husband, Tommie, of Napoleonville and Elizabeth C. Stein and husband, Michael, of Herndon, Va.; one brother, Samuel Sussman; one sister, Julie Sysskind; grandchildren, Bradford and Jennifer Turney, Komal, Madeline, Gabrielle and Camille Chenevert, Aaron and Grace Chenevert, John, Christie and Michael Acosta, Aimee Aysenne Montero, Marie, Tommie Jr. and Susanne Aysenne, Benjamin, Zachary and Civia Stein; and one great-grandchild, Christian Acosta

preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Chenevert Sr.; her parents, Anna Hoffman and Ernest Sussman; one son, Mark Chenevert; and one granddaughter, Sophia Chenevert

influential in founding the Assumption Parish Library and Assumption Art Guild; president of the Assumption Parish Library Board for many years and named the 1999 Citizen of the Year for Assumption Parish; retired teacher and teacher of her own preschool in her home, a CCD teacher and altar boy leader

member of St. Anne Choir and the Ladies Altar Society and a Cub Scout Den Mother; assisted many with social-studies projects and assisted many people through her work with Chenevert Photographers; love of learning touched many lives; loved all people, nature and life

Landry’s Funeral Home

Nettie Rita Bergeron Duplantis

age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five daughters, Jennifer Belle and husband, John, of Chauvin, Phyllis Levron and husband, Rene, of Bayou Blue, Michelle Blanchard and husband, Michael, of Chauvin, Peggy Duplantis of Houma, and Susie Duplantis and fiancé, Kirby Peabody, of Prairieville; five grandchildren, David Robichaux and wife, Brandi Talbot, Jason Blanchard, Jaime Blanchard and fiancé, Patrick Giroir, Hayes Garrett and Kade Levron; and four great-grandchildren, Kylie and Kollin Robichaux, Seth Robin and Brandt Giroir

preceded in death by her husband, Delvin "Dickie" Duplantis; her parents, Enos Bergeron and Mabel Eschete Bergeron; two brothers, Philip "Philo" Bergeron and Chuck Enis Bergeron; and one sister, Eta Woods

retired clerk with Wolfe’s Pharmacy with more than 42 years of service and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Estelle Mary Boudreaux Dupre

age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; Rosary prayed Sunday at the funeral home; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, Herbert Dupre Sr. of Houma; three sons, Wayne Dupre and wife, Charlotte, Herbert Dupre Jr. and wife, Pat, of Houma and Wade Dupre and wife, Connie, of Maurice; three daughters, Wanda LeBlanc and husband, Daniel, of Bayou Blue, Aleda Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Orlando, Fla., and Linda Breaux and husband, Royce, of Raceland; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Doris Boudreaux

homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Elba Simoneaux LeBoeuf

age 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Montegut, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007

visitation Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Roy P. LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Deanna, Myron "Pepe" LeBoeuf and wife, Jean, and Rene’ LeBoeuf and wife, Debbie, of Houma; 14 grandchildren, Kevin LeBoeuf, Angela Williams, Kerry LeBoeuf, Adrianne Foor, Aubrey LeCompte Jr., Brett LeCompte, Andrea Escobedo, Michelle Hoychick, Julie LeRay, Matthew LeBoeuf, Chad LeBoeuf, Damon LeBoeuf, Sabrina LeBoeuf and Stephanie LeBoeuf; and 26 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Darby J. "Toby" Simoneaux Sr. and Eva LeBlanc Simoneaux; one son, Ivan J. LeBoeuf; one daughter, Ellen LeBoeuf LeCompte; one brother, Darby J. Simoneaux Jr.; and one sister, Noemie Simoneaux Cutting

retired librarian with Terrebonne Parish Library and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 13, 2007

Doris Marie Boudreaux

age 78, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her companion, Gerald Mire of Houma; three sons, David Liner of Houma, Philip Liner and wife, Ura Lee, of Gibson and Jerome C. Liner of Houma; one daughter, Christine C. Liner of Houma; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; three grandchildren, Philip Liner Jr., Tranice "Missy" Liner and Christian Lirette; and two great-grandchildren, Janae May and Joshua Liner

preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two daughters, Bobbie Lynn Liner and Jennie Lee Marie Liner; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Estelle Dupre

truck driver

Chauvin Funeral Home

Nettie Rita Bergeron Duplantis

age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five daughters, Jennifer Belle and husband, John, of Chauvin, Phyllis Levron and husband, Rene, of Bayou Blue, Michelle Blanchard and husband, Michael, of Chauvin, Peggy Duplantis of Houma, and Susie Duplantis and fiancé, Kirby Peabody, of Prairieville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Delvin "Dickie" Duplantis; her parents, Enos Bergeron and Mabel Eschete Bergeron; two brothers, Philip "Philo" Bergeron and Chuck Enis Bergeron; and one sister, Eta Woods

retired clerk with Wolfe’s Pharmacy with more than 42 years of service and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Estelle Mary Boudreaux Dupre

age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, Herbert Dupre Sr. of Houma; three sons, Wayne Dupre and wife, Charlotte, Herbert Dupre Jr. and wife, Pat, of Houma and Wade Dupre and wife, Connie, of Maurice; three daughters, Wanda LeBlanc and husband, Daniel, of Bayou Blue, Aleda Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Orlando, Fla., and Linda Breaux and husband, Royce, of Raceland; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; and one sister, Doris Boudreaux

homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Adam L. ‘Noonie’ Gautreaux Jr.

age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Montegut, died 10:04 a.m. Friday May 11, 2007

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery

survived by his former wife, Mary Neal Gautreaux of Montegut; three sons, Michael A. Gautreaux of Montegut, Adam L. Gautreaux Jr. and wife, Mary, of Bourg and Patrick P. Gautreaux of Montegut; one sister, Nell G. Webre of Houma; and four grandchildren, Angelica Gautreaux, Katie Gautreaux, Britnee Gautreaux and Adam Gautreaux IV

preceded in death by his parents, Adam Gautreaux Sr. and Lucy Daigle Gautreaux; one grand-daughter, Karen Gautreaux; three brothers; Amos Gautreaux, Russell Gautreaux and Oscar Gautreaux; and one sister, Adele Gautreaux Price

retired barge foreman for J. Ray McDermott

Chauvin Funeral Home

Elba Simoneaux LeBoeuf

age 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Montegut, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007

visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Roy P. LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Deanna, Myron "Pepe" LeBoeuf and wife, Jean, and René LeBoeuf and wife, Debbie, of Houma; 14 grandchildren, Kevin LeBoeuf, Angela Williams, Kerry LeBoeuf, Adrianne Foor, Aubrey LeCompte Jr., Brett LeCompte, Andrea Escobedo, Michelle Hoychick, Julie LeRay, Matthew LeBoeuf, Chad LeBoeuf, Damon LeBoeuf, Sabrina LeBoeuf and Stephanie LeBoeuf; and 26 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Darby J. "Toby" Simoneaux Sr. and Eva LeBlanc Simoneaux; one son, Ivan J. LeBoeuf; one daughter, Ellen LeBoeuf LeCompte; one brother, Darby J. Simoneaux Jr.; and one sister, Noemie Simoneaux Cutting

retired librarian with Terrebonne Parish Library and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Judy F. Ledet

age 64, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland, died Friday May 11, 2007

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery

survived by her husband, Emile J. Ledet Jr.; her mother, Tessie Falgout-Gautreaux; one son, Shawn M. Pinel and wife, April; three daughters, Andrea "Gigi" Pinel Parra and husband, Michael, Rani Pinel and Kristie Ledet Caruthers and husband, Tony; three sisters, Patsy "Pat" Gautreaux, Donna Falgout and Pam McGee; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Alex R. Falgout; and one son, Bryan Ledet

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

May 14, 2007

Brent Anthony Babin

age 55, a native of Brunswick, Maine, and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Lucille Billiot Babin of Houma; his parents, Lester Babin and Audrey Pontiff Babin of Houma; two sons, Jason Babin and wife, Tammy, and Shawn Babin of Houma; one brother, Chad Babin and wife, Sherry, of Houma; two sisters, Holly Babin Daquana and husband, Joseph, and Wendy Babin of Houma; one grandchild, Sabrina Babin; and four step-grandchildren, Wanda Jefferson, J.J. Jefferson, Alexandria Jefferson and Vanessa Jefferson

shop hand with Pelician Rentals and a member of First United Methodist Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Olivia Sussman Chenevert

age 80, a resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007

funeral services today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Thomas Chenevert and wife, Barbara Ferry Chenevert, of Dover, Ohio, Mathew Chenevert and wife, Wanda DiMarco Chenevert, of New Orleans and Gerald Chenevert Jr. and wife, Debbie Moran Chenevert, of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Clare C. Acosta and husband, Rodney, of Thibodaux, Sue C. Aysenne and husband, Tommie, of Napoleonville and Elizabeth C. Stein and husband, Michael, of Herndon, Va.; one brother, Samuel Sussman; one sister, Julie Sysskind; grandchildren, Bradford and Jennifer Turney, Komal, Madeline, Gabrielle and Camille Chenevert, Aaron and Grace Chenevert, John, Christie and Michael Acosta, Aimee Aysenne Montero, Marie, Tommie Jr. and Susanne Aysenne, Benjamin, Zachary and Civia Stein; and one great-grandchild, Christian Acosta

preceded in death by her husband, Gerald J. Chenevert Sr.; her parents, Anna Hoffman and Ernest Sussman; one son, Mark Chenevert; and one granddaughter, Sophia Chenevert

influential in founding the Assumption Parish Library and Assumption Art Guild; president of the Assumption Parish Library Board for many years and named the 1999 Citizen of the Year for Assumption Parish; retired teacher and teacher of her own preschool in her home, a CCD teacher and altar boy leader

member of St. Anne Choir and the Ladies Altar Society and a Cub Scout Den Mother; assisted many with social-studies projects and assisted many people through her work with Chenevert Photographers; love of learning touched many lives; loved all people, nature and life

Landry’s Funeral Home

Estelle Mary Boudreaux Dupre

age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007

funeral services today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, Herbert Dupre Sr. of Houma; three sons, Wayne Dupre and wife, Charlotte, Herbert Dupre Jr. and wife, Pat, of Houma and Wade Dupre and wife, Connie, of Maurice; three daughters, Wanda LeBlanc and husband, Daniel, of Bayou Blue, Aleda Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Orlando, Fla., and Linda Breaux and husband, Royce, of Raceland; one brother, Bruce Boudreaux of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters, Norma Hebert of Houma and Anna Boudreaux of Irving, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Boudreaux Sr. and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux; two brothers, Carroll Boudreaux Jr. and Curtis Boudreaux Sr.; one sister, Doris Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Dawn Dupre and Matthew Blanchard

homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Grace Folse

age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two brothers, George Folse Jr. and Albert Folse; one sister, Olive Folse Leonard; a dedicated niece, Sheila Hebert; a dear friend, Elaine Hebert; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved her dearly

preceded in death by her parents, George Folse Sr. and Marie Lajaunie Folse; one brother, Joseph Folse; and two sisters, Dorothy Folse and Ruth Folse Richoux

program assistant for the U.S. Department of Agricultural, Stabilization and Conservation service for nearly 50 years; dedicated volunteer for St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for many years

Thibodaux Funeral Home

S.T. Kennedy

age 76, a native of Picayune, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Kennedy Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport and Debra Lynn Kennedy Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; four brothers, R.J. Kennedy of Franklinton, W.D. Kennedy of Varnado, Huey P. Kennedy of Bogalusa and Edward Earl Kennedy of Smyrna, Tenn.; three sisters, Evie Goldie Singley of Angie, Lois Delores Philips of Alexandria and Dorothy "Dottie" Woodard of Angie; five grandchildren, Tracie Lynn Prestenback and husband, Chad, Kimberly Kay Scott and husband, Heath, Randé Renee Brouillette, Ellen Elizabeth Kennedy and Emma Christine Kennedy; and eight great-grandchildren, Casey Gayle Prestenback, Caleb Prestenback, Colby Prestenback, Cory Robichaux Jr., Emilee Robichaux, Hunter Scott, Heather Scott and Gage Scott

preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lovell Kennedy; his parents, Roscoe H. Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth Cadwick Kennedy; and two sisters, Doris Marie Weaver and Dolly Louise Hobgood

retired civil engineer of 30 years with the State of Louisiana Highway Department and Transportation and a U.S. Army veteran; past member of Tidewater Board and a member of the American Legion Post No. 380 for 35 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Breaux Liner

age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her father, Carlen J. Breaux Sr. of Westwego; six daughters, Carrie Liner, Suzy Liner, Myra Liner, Theresa Liner of Houma, Peggy Conner and husband, Jay, of Florida and Tammy Grabert of Houma; one brother, C.J. Breaux Jr. of Harvey; two sisters, Ethel B. Tusa of St. Rose and Karen A. Ortiz of Waggaman; and six grandchildren, Hagan Liner, Braydan Liner, Brandon Conner, Aaron Conner, Stephanie LeBouef and Megan Grabert

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Liner; and her mother, Oneillia Cantrelle Breaux

retired manager with Sunrise Chicken and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Rogers Philip ‘Mac’ Ordogne

age 83, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 10:27 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one brother, Clovis Ordogne; and one sister, Vernice Ordoyne Tabor

preceded in death by his parents, Frank Ordoyne and Laura Cortez Ordoyne; two brothers, Leonce Ordoyne and Maurice Ordoyne; and two sisters, Rose Ordoyne and Elvina O. Thibodaux

U.S. World War II Army veteran and was retired from Nicholls State University

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joseph Colbert ‘Papa Joe’ Richard

age 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Dulac, died at 7:14 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Gerard Richard of Dulac, Dwayne Richard of Houma and Stephen Richard Sr. and wife, Lisa, of Houma; two daughters, Angele R. Dominique and husband, Herman, of Bourg and Celena R. Theriot and husband, Todd, of Dulac; one sister, Ethel Richard Diaz and husband, Norman, of Labadieville; 14 grandchildren, Tamika Richard, Shane Verdin, Austin Richard, Brennan Richard, Seth Richard, Stephanie Richard, Ashley Cope, Stefan "S.J." Richard Jr., Andrea Richard, Kullen Fregeau and husband, Nathan, Trent Theriot, Hobie Dominique, and twins, Brea Dominique and Brooke Dominique; two step-grandchildren, Lindsey Parfait and Dustin Parfait; six great-grandchildren, Shai Guidry, Dayton Guidry, Jaden Guidry, Lerin Fregeau, Magen Fregeau and Baby Cameron Fregeau; and three former daughters-in-laws, Laura B. Clement, Michelle D. Collins and Liz M. Richard

preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Pete Richard and Octavia Hebert Richard; two brothers, Anthony "Nookie" Richard and Daniel Richard; and one sister, Rose Richard Rivet

retired coffee salesman for Golden Key Coffee, owned and operated New Hope Amusement Center, and was a Hubig Pies salesman and C & L Cigarette

parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 15, 2007

Maurice P. Benoit

age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 14, 2007

visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Marie "Sue" Benoit; three sons, Ben Benoit, Koby "Chico" Richard and Tyrone Richard; one daughter, Maria Richard Morvant; one brother, Charles Benoit; four sisters, Mary Hazel Joseph, Mary Lee Benoit, Mary Anne Benoit and Theresa Battaglia; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Gaston Benoit Sr. and Olga Gauthe’ Benoit; and two brothers, Gaston Benoit Jr. and Robert Benoit

Lafourche Parish Deputy for more than 20 years

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Agnes Picou Billiot Duplantis

age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2007

visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Howard Duplantis of Houma; one daughter, Mable P. Fitch and husband, William Sr., of Houma; three grandchildren, William R. "Dee" Fitch Jr. and wife, Cathy, Anitra Lirette and husband, Desaire, and Erik Fitch and wife, Reagan; 12 great-grandchildren, Mitchel, Dylan, Breanna, Tyler, Devin, Brandon, Kayleigh, Logan, Kierstyn, Tasia, Kami and William "D.J." Fitch III; and two godchildren, Juanita McGuire and Madeline Parfait

preceded in death by her first husband, Morris Billiot; her parents, Emile John Picou and Ella Cotton Picou; and four sisters, Hilda P. Gregoire, Enolia P. Gregoire, Emelda P. Billiot and Zenola P. Gregoire

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

James ‘Moosie’ Gory III

age 83, a native of Greenwood, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Fournet Gory; one son, James M. Gory IV and wife, Tina; two daughters, Nancie G. Johnston and husband, David, and Virginia Gory; one sister, Sarah McAdoo; and two grandchildren, Olivia Nunnally and Jason Gory

World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient; retired with more than 30 years as band director of his beloved "Tiger Band from Bayouland" and a longtime insurance agent in the Thibodaux area

Landry’s Funeral Home

David ‘Sugar Bear’ Hebert

age 57, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007

funeral services Monday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, with burial in Metairie Cemetery

survived by his companion, Pamela Delcambre Hebert; eight children, Tiffany Hebert, David J. Hebert II, Hydi Hebert, Ryan Rodrigue, Brock Hebert, Megan Hebert, Brandon Hebert and Makiah Hebert; one daughter-in-law, Alicia Hebert; one brother, Leonce Hebert Jr.; two sisters, Judy Roddy and Sonja Guidry; and 12 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Mary Hebert

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Isaac ‘Papa’ Jones

age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at his residence, Wednesday, May 9, 2007

funeral services Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Robert Reed and wife, Roxanne, of Thibodaux; three stepsons, Michael, Stanley and David Reed of Thibodaux; two daughters, Lynell Gray and husband, Wilfred, of Gray, and Jacquelyn Jenks of New Orleans; three stepdaughters, Janet Alcorn and husband, Cleveland, Patricia Williams of Thibodaux and Barbara Brown and husband, Andrew, of Schriever; one brother, Randall Jones of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

preceded in death by his life long companion, Ethel Mae Brown Reed; his parents, Irvin and Georgiana Jones; two brothers, Joseph and Roland Jones; and one sister, Mildred Jones

former employee of the City of Thibodaux

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux

S.T. Kennedy

age 76, a native of Picayune, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007

funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Kennedy Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport and Debra Lynn Kennedy Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; four brothers, R.J. Kennedy of Franklinton, W.D. Kennedy of Varnado, Huey P. Kennedy of Bogalusa and Edward Earl Kennedy of Smyrna, Tenn.; three sisters, Evie Goldie Singley of Angie, Lois Delores Philips of Alexandria and Dorothy "Dottie" Woodard of Angie; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lovell Kennedy; his parents, Roscoe H. Kennedy and Mary Elizabeth Cadwick Kennedy; and two sisters, Doris Marie Weaver and Dolly Louise Hobgood

retired civil engineer of 30 years with the State of Louisiana Highway Department and Transportation and a U.S. Army veteran; past member of Tidewater Board and a member of the American Legion Post No. 380 for 35 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jill Marie Lyons

age 31, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, May 12, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her former husband, Keith Meyers Sr.; her parents, Jaral Sr. and Jeannetta Chaisson Lyons; one son, Keith Meyers Jr.; one daughter, Azeline Meyers; and six brothers, Jaral Lyons Jr. and companion, Francine, Jerome Lyons Sr. and wife, Pam, Joel Lyons Sr. and wife, Missy, Jacob Lyons Sr. and wife, Dena, John Lyons Sr. and wife, Mavis and Jack Lyons Sr. and companion, Stacy

preceded in death by her grandparents, Eddie and Azeline Chaisson, and Hillary and Lilly Mae Lyons

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ned Paul Mayet

age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home followed with a memorial service

survived by one son, Robert Mayet; one brother, Lois Mayet; four sisters, Sally M. Giroir, Eula M. LeBlanc, Janet M. Benoit and June M. Trahan; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Delma Mayet and Edna Perez Mayet; and one brother, Percy J. Mayet

Thibodaux Funeral Home

JC Mitchell

age 87, a native of Kosse, Texas, and resident of Larose, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007

funeral services today at First Baptist Church in Larose, with graveside services Wednesday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Texas

survived by his wife, Florence McGahee Mitchell; one son, David Evans; one daughter, Theresa Rodgers and husband, Dennis; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John Carroll Mitchell and Bertie Murray Mitchell; and one brother, James Wesley Mitchell

U.S. World War II Army veteran

Falgout Funeral Home

Lillie Shields Robinson

age 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville, Wednesday, May 9, 2007

funeral services Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, George Robinson and Marvin Robinson and wife, Mandy, all of Belle Rose; two stepsons, Anthony Robinson of Baton Rouge and Raymond Bernard of Belle Rose; seven daughters, Loyalene Wilson of Paincourtville, Beverly Robinson, Stephanie Adams and husband, Wayne, all of Harvey, Carolyn and Evelyn Robinson of Belle Rose, Ellen Milton and husband, Willie, of Charlotte, N.C. and Dewrell Shields of Gonzales; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends

preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Robinson Sr.; her parents, Evelyn and Solomon Shields; one grandson, Colby Wayne Adams; and one brother, Solomon Shields Jr.

senior usher and a member of First Israel Baptist Missionary Society

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Joycelyn Marie ‘Nanny’ Sherman

age 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Opelousas following Hurricane Katrina, died Sunday, May 6, 2007

funeral services Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four sisters, Carol Ann Manuel and husband, Herman, of Opelousas, Jackie and Clarice Sherman and Linda Holiday, all of Prairieville; four aunts; one uncle; numerous nieces and nephews including, Rashied Plessy, Dymphne Manuel, Jeremy and Jamie Sherman, Aaron Holiday, Kesha Clinkscale, Herman Manuel Jr. Bridget Green and other relatives and friends

preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Etrest Sherman; and two brothers, Earl and Roland Sherman

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

May 16, 2007

Robert Lee Anthony Bergeron Sr.

age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Roy J. Bergeron Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Nancy Naquin and husband, Paul Sr., Susan Bergeron of Houma and Virginia Bergeron and companion, Chris, of Theriot; one brother, Joseph Nelson Bergeron Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Mary Porche and Euna Mae Champagne of Houma; 18 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Portier Bergeron; his parents, Joseph N. Bergeron and Cecile Stevens Bergeron; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Bergeron Jr. and Phillip C. Bergeron Sr.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

retired grocery storeowner and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Agnes Picou Billiot Duplantis

age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2007

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Howard Duplantis of Houma; one daughter, Mable P. Fitch and husband, William Sr., of Houma; three grandchildren, William R. "Dee" Fitch Jr. and wife, Cathy, Anitra Lirette and husband, Desaire, and Erik Fitch and wife, Reagan; 12 great-grandchildren, Mitchel, Dylan, Breanna, Tyler and Devin Fitch, Brandon, Kayleigh and Logan Lirette, Kierstyn, Tasia, Kami and William "D.J." Fitch III; and two godchildren, Juanita McGuire and Madeline Parfait

preceded in death by her first husband, Morris Billiot; her parents, Emile John Picou and Ella Cotton Picou; and four sisters, Hilda P. Gregoire, Enolia P. Gregoire, Emelda P. Billiot and Zenola P. Gregoire

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna Adams Griffin

age 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 11, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her former husband, Freddie Griffin Sr. of Thibodaux; three daughters, Maxine Smith and husband, Elton, of Raceland, Ella B. Hawkins and Joyce Ann Griffin of Thibodaux; four sons, Freddie Griffin Jr. and wife, Maxine, of Houma, Earl Griffin Sr. and Bernard Griffin of Thibodaux and Eugene Willis of Palo Alto, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Ned Adams and Georgette Jones; one daughter; two brothers, Albert and Henry Adams; three sisters, Eula Hills, Alice Scott and Orelia Toussaint; and one great-grandson

member of St. Paul Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board

Kennedy Funeral Home

David Charles Kinney

age 69, a native of Gladewater, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:28 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday in the parish hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with a private family burial ceremony in the church cemetery at a later date

survived by his wife, Sharon Louise Sewell Kinney of Houma; two sons, David Patrick Kinney and wife, Rosalpina, and Brett Allen Kinney of Houma; and one granddaughter, Abagael Louise Kinney

president and owner of Kinney Industrial Supply Co. of Houma and was a U.S. Army veteran; member of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion; Master Mason, Royal Arch Mason, Knight Templar and a Shriner; past Dad advisor to Aubin Buquet Chapter, Order of DeMolay

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elise ‘Dee’ Ellender Labat

age 78, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Paul Labat of Houma, Malcolm Labat and wife, Peggy Adams Labat, of Bayou Blue and Curtis Labat and wife, Kay Moore Labat, of Thibodaux; one brother, Leo Ellender of Bourg; two sisters, Merill Lirette and Alice Redmond of Houma; and three grandchildren, Dustin Labat, Michael Labat and Matthew Labat

preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Labat; her parents, Paul Ellender and Stella Lirette Ellender; and two brothers, Bernard Ellender and Arthur Ellender

homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 0272; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Viola Marie Legendre Landry

age 101, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 11:13 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007

funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by four sons, Erie, Valey, Wilson Jr., and Leo Landry; one daughter, Una Landry Rodrigue; 31 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Wilson J. Landry Sr.; her parents, Leo and Clothide Mars Legendre; one son, Jaedee Landry; one daughter, Rena Landry Rodrigue; three brothers, Leo, Jim and Raoul Legendre; two sisters, Agnes L. Becnel and Lurline L. Landry; and one grandson, Kevin Rodrigue

homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Bobbie Whatley Lawson

age 75, a native of Tree City and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007

memorial service at a later date

survived by one daughter, Shelia Dawn Lawson of Houma; two brothers, Tom Whatley of Houma and Sammy Whatley of Prairieville; and one sister, Priscilla Pope of Houma

preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Hazel Reagan Whatley; one infant son; and two brothers, Horace A. Whatley Jr. and Dorman P. Whatley

owner of Lawson’s Texaco Service Station on the east side of Houma

Samart Funeral Home

Mable Pitre Malbrough

age 88, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:15 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Dugas Cemetery in Montegut

survived by three sons, Gerald Blanchard and wife, Beatrice, Cyrus Blanchard and companion, Terry, and Donald P. Malbrough; three daughters, Pat Sampey and husband, Whitney Sr., Juanita "Poochie" Malbrough and Cecile Neil; 23 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Malbrough; her parents, Ellis and Ernestine Cunningham Pitre; three daughters, Nancy Lee Blanchard and two infant daughters; two grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Genevieve Blanchard Turner; one son-in-law, Cleveland "Flapps" Neil; and two sisters, Bessie Pitre Domangue and Viola Pitre

Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Abby J. Molaison

age 98, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 14, 2007

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one brother, J.A. Molaison and wife, Eula Mae; his close friend, Jeannette Gros; and many nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his wife, Louise Rodrigue Molaison; his parents, Albert Molaison and Lucille Michel Molaison; one son, Abby Joseph Molaison Jr.; one brother, Allen Molaison; and four sisters, Levie Prejean, Ophelia Ledet, Beulah Talbot and Ora Webre

owner of Thibodaux Feed Store when it was on the bayou side next to the Old Foundry in Thibodaux; lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus in Thibodaux

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Melvin ‘Big Male’ Navarre

age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 11, 2007

visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Residence Baptist Church; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in New St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by his wife, Aramanty Beasley Navarre; two daughters, Schwanna Navarre Johnson and husband, Bryant, and Shameka Navarre, both of Houma; six brothers, Frederick Navarre Jr. of Sunnville, Calif., George Navarre and wife, Joan, Jim Navarre and wife, Deloris, of Morgan City, Jerry Navarre, Marion Joseph Navarre and Gregory Navarre; one sister, Anita Navarre of Houma; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Eva Kenny Navarre and Frederick Navarre Sr.; two brothers, Larry Navarre and Frank Navarre II; and his grandparents, Lucy Thornberry Navarre, Frank Navarre, Susie Kenney and Ben Kenney

laborer for a construction company and a member of Residence Baptist Church

Community Funeral Home

Gustavia Cheramie Plaisance

age 72, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007

graveside service Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by five sons, Augustin Plaisance Jr., Johnny Plaisance, Ronald Plaisance, Donald Plaisance and Arnold Plaisance; one daughter, Arlene Guidry; one sister, Rosita "Rose" LePine; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Augustin Philip Plaisance Sr.; her parents, Lester Joseph Sr. and Emma Hodge Cheramie; four brothers, Lester Jr., Jackolyn, Curtis and Aujest Cheramie; and four sisters, Marie Falgout, Lordia Falgout, Ella Guidry and Serita Comardelle

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

May 17, 2007

Charles E. Brown

age 77, a native of Coffeeville, Miss., and resident of Berwick, died at 3:53 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007

visitation today at Little Zion Baptist Church in Berwick and Friday at Robertson and Son Funeral Home in Grenada, Miss., with burial in Haven Rest Cemetery in Grenada

survived by his wife, Violet Johnson Brown of Berwick; five sons, Lawrence Brown of New Orleans, Charles Lyons and wife, Hazel, and James Bingham of Houma, Rosevelt "June" Grant Jr. and fiancee, Pamela, and Jonathan Brown Sr. and wife, Cherry, of Patterson; one adopted son, Darrell Sanders and wife, Dionne, of San Antonio; four daughters, Charlene B. Morris and husband, Dwayne, of Berwick, Faith B. Bartley and husband, Rogers Sr., and Charlie B. Span and husband, Minister Francis, of Patterson and Marie Brown of Houston; two sisters, Allie Fae Tunner of Meridian, Miss., and Marjorie Jean Hundley and husband, Charles, of Atlanta; 31 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers

Otis Mortuary Inc.

Helen Dufrene Dugas

age 99, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery

survived by two sons, Manuel Van Dugas and wife, Linda, and Wayne Foster Dugas and wife, Laura Jo; one daughter, Margaret Hufford; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Dugas; her parents, Anthony and Marie Boras Dufrene; one daughter-in-law, Martha Dugas; one son-in-law, John Hufford; one sister, Jeanne Candies Magee; and one grandson

Falgout Funeral Home

Cecile Irene ‘Teil’ Daigle Landry

age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one half-sister, Rosa Dell Martin of Houma; one sister-in-law, Agnes Daigle of Houma; four nieces, Lelia Luke, Patsy Portier, Betty Bergeron and Sandra Bonham; one nephew, Donald Martin; and numerous great-nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand F.W. Landry; her parents, Louis Daigle and Mildred Porche Daigle; and one brother, Thaddies Daigle

homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Ellen Ann Lusco

age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her parents, Sam and Elodie T. Pennison Lusco; two brothers, Davey Lusco and wife, Rhonda, and Sam Lusco Jr. and wife, Michelle; and one sister, Cindy Ann Lusco

preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Lusco and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pennison

Falgout Funeral Home

Felix Poindexter

age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, with burial in Livas Cemetery

survived by his wife, Mary Ann Poindexter of Houma; three daughters, Pamela Walters, Desiree Poindexter and Kristy Poindexter, all of Houma; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Felix Livas Poindexter and Mary Poindexter

Baptist

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Frances Rose Valure

age 85, a native of Tickfaw and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one brother, Steve Valure of Independence; one daughter-in-law, Pierrette Todaro; one sister, Mrs. Vincent (Mary) Calderone of Tickfaw; two grandchildren, Victor Todaro Jr. and Patty Todaro; two great-grandchildren, Bradley Porche and Victoria Rodriguez; and one great-great-grandchild, Xadrian Porche

preceded in death by her husband, John Valure; her first husband, Salvado Todaro; her parents, Antonio and Antonina DeNicola Valure; one son, Victor Todaro Sr.; two brothers, Carlo Valure and Joseph Valure; and four sisters, Mrs. Sam (Lena) Orlando, Mrs. Frank (Mathilda) DiVincenti, Mrs. Joe (Annie) Orlando and Mrs. Mike (Josephine) Tiesi

parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Falgout Funeral Home

May 18, 2007

Margie G. Adams

age 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, May 17, 2007

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 four sons, Norman, Robert, Russell and Sidney Adams Jr.; one daughter, Dianna Folse; one brother, Allen Guidry; two sisters, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Adams Sr.; her parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; two sons, Colbert and David Adams; three brothers, Dudley, James and Jerry Adams; three sisters, Alice Cheramie, Bertha Terrebonne and Judith Melancon; and two great-grandchildren

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Edward ‘Doug’ Douglas

age 83, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his home Sunday, May 13, 2007

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two daughters, Lyndell and Nedra Douglas of Belle Rose; two sons, Tyrone Desira of Belle Rose and Darrell Desira of