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Obituaries November, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 December 2007

November 2, 2007

Alton A. ‘Sac-A-Lait’ Barriconi

• age 78, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Camille Scarpulla Barriconi; two daughters, Roxann Barriconi Dopson and husband, Bobby, and Patricia Pizzuto Lefort; five granddaughters, Kolin Marie Dopson, Micki Lynn Dopson, Bethani Ann Dopson, Daphne Veronica Shaffer and Rachael Marie Latvenas and husband, Vince; four great-grandchildren, Heather Nicole Dempster and husband, Morgen, Casey Marie Barnes, Aaron Anthony Barnes and Trent Michael Shaffer; two brothers, Edward Marchand Jr. and Larry Marchand; four sisters, Jane Everette, Myrtle Bourgeois, Regina Guedry and Shirley Pourciau; two nieces, Louise Riche and husband, Claude Jr., and Monica Scarpulla; and numerous other nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve Marchand; his stepfather, Edward Marchand; and one son-in-law, Ronald Lefort
• pallbearers were Larry Marchand, Claude Riche Jr., Owen Everette, Stanley Arceneaux, Troy Woodward and George Everette
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Evers Joseph Benoit

• age 89, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• funeral service today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Paul Benoit of Westwego, Preston Benoit of Dulac, Armand Benoit Sr. and wife, Cora, of Marrero and Raymond Benoit and wife, Shirley, of Dulac; one daughter, Cecile Benoit of Dulac; one brother, Peter Benoit and wife, Brenda, of North Carolina; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Odile P. Benoit; his parents, Jack Benoit and Rebecca LeCompte Benoit; one son, Evans Benoit; one daughter, Elizabeth Benoit; one daughter-in-law, GayAnn Benoit; one grandson, Blaine Dominique; three brothers, Percy, Thomas and Linwood Benoit; and two sisters, Beatrice B. Hemphille and Catherine B. Guidry
• retired auto body repairman and a member of United Pentecostal Church of Thibodaux
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Junius Jean Billiot

• age 72, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Waverly Hall, Ga., and Larose, died at 8:07 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Kathleen Verner and Delilah Dardar; seven brothers, Whitney, Albert, Edward and Edwin Dardar, Antoine and Edwin Billiot and Joe Lefort; three sisters, Ana Mae Billiot, Enola Chaisson and Emelda Rivet; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Loisie Fitch Billiot; one granddaughter; four brothers, Joe Billiot, Herman, Nolan and Gilbert Dardar; and four sisters, Romona Ambrose, Julian Billiot, Albay LeBouef and Arline Dardar
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

John ‘J. C.’ Duplantis

• age 75, a native of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by his wife of 53 wonderful years, Bonnie LaRussa Duplantis; two children and their families, Donna Weaver and her daughter, Ashley Triche, and husband, Paul; and his son, Tommy Duplantis and his wife, Elvy, and their son, Diego; two sisters, Jo Howell and Betty White; and one brother Pat Duplantis
• graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in mechanical engineering; spent most of his life in the oil-and-gas industry until his retirement from Balon Corp. in 2002; known for his personal commitment to putting the needs of others before his own and his constant efforts to help those around him

Elodie ‘Dee’ Hutchinson Fanguy

• age 81, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald J. Fanguy and wife, Melba; one daughter, Nancy Guidry and husband, Gary; one brother, Johnny Hutchinson; four sisters, Madeline Ellender, Lillian Cunningham, Margery Clement and Lydia Falgout; three half-brothers, Floyd, Eldon "T-Boy" and Larry Hutchinson; one stepbrother, Edward Cunningham; three grandchildren, Melodie Matherne and husband, Tommy, Kemple "Scott" Jr. and Ardia "Ardie" Lovell; and two great-grandchildren, Tatum Fanguy and Kerrin Matherne
• preceded in death by her husband, Ardis "Dis" J. Fanguy; her parents, Whitney and Clara Deroche Hutchinson; one brother, Rudolph Hutchinson Sr.; one sister, Elaine LeBlanc; one half-sister, Joyce Hutchinson; three step-brothers, Alvin, Albert and Louis Cunningham; and one grandson, Ross Lovell
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Malcolm Philip ‘Buck’ Kraus Jr.

• age 66, a resident of Lafayette, died at his home Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Mary, Mother of God Cemetery; Rev. Steve LeBlanc, Pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church, was celebrant of the funeral Mass and conducted funeral services
• survived by his wife of 31 years, Peggy Lambert Kraus of Lafayette; one daughter, Alaina Catherine Kraus of Lafayette; four sons, Malcolm P. Kraus III and wife, Bridgette, of Lafayette, Michael Kraus and wife, Merzi, of Lake Charles, Mark Kraus and wife, Kristi, of Lake Charles and Kevin Fromenthal of Lafayette; two sisters, Katherine Kolb and husband, Tom, of Norcross, Ga., and Charlotte Duplantis and husband, C.D., of Valdosta, Ga.; his grandchildren, Haley Kraus of Lafayette, Olivia and Caroline Kraus of Lafayette, Nicholas Kraus of Lake Charles and now serving in Iraq, Madeline Kraus of Lake Charles, Khoury Kraus, Mackenzie Kraus and Laken Diamond, all of Lake Charles; many nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Adams and husband, Herbert, of Morgan City and Sandra Meranta and husband, Steve, of Denham Springs; and two brothers-in-law, Glenn Lambert and wife, Susan, of Lafayette, and Ernest Lambert and wife, Ann, of Morgan City
• preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm Philip Kraus and Catherine Donovan Kraus
• born in New Orleans, grew up in New Orleans and Houma and resided in Morgan City before moving to Lafayette 31 years ago; attended Holy Cross Academy in New Orleans and graduated in 1959 from Terrebonne High School; attended McNeese State in Lake Charles and was a member of the McNeese Cowboy Football Team from 1959-1963; played on the 1961 and 1963 championship teams and after graduation he coached football at several Louisiana high schools; in 1976, he began his career in oilfield sales; very successful and well respected within the industry; an avid supporter of the McNeese football program and the LSU football program where he was a top 100 Tiger Athletic Foundation Member
• loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; enjoyed the many hours he spent riding his bike at Red’s
• pallbearers were his four sons, Malcolm Kraus III, Michael Kraus, Mark Kraus and Kevin Fromenthal, and also his friends, Ladon Miller and Butch Scelfo
• honorary pallbearers were Herbert Adams, Harry "Booger" Roth, Rocky Scelfo, Nick Scelfo and Hank Perret
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette

Sylvia ‘Bird Lady’ Sams

• age 55, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church of Grand Isle; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by her companion, Richard Smith; her mother, Lorena "Irene" Adams; one son, Kelly Sams; three brothers, Roy, Doyle Jr. and Kenneth Ray Seward; and one sister, Debrah Walsa
• preceded in death by her father, Doyle Preston Seward Sr.
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Edward ‘Big Chief’ Sanders

• age 86, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Chicago, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Klotzville
• survived by his wife, Rosella Sanders; one son, Bennie; one brother, Weldon Sanders and wife, Arlena; seven grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Sanders; two brothers, Roosevelt and John Sanders; and two sisters, Olisker and Mary
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Alain Gaston Simard

• age 58, a native of Quebec, Canada, and resident of New Orleans since 1971, died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Sandestin, Fla., Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at The Foundry (in the Warehouse District) at 333 St. Joseph St., in New Orleans, with reception to follow at the Lambda Center on Elysian Fields Avenue
• survived by his mother, Doris L. Vincent; one sister, Diane I. Simard of Puerto Rico; one brother, Louis Simard; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Jean Louis Simard
• an alumni of Nicholls State University, interior decorator, artist, draper, past Grand Marshal of Southern Decadance and current president of The Lambda Center and an active member for the past 10 years

Ronald Joseph Toland

• age 47, a native of Gary, Ind., and resident of Houma, died from a brutal attack on July 7, 2007, that left him in a coma state and ultimately caused his death on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007
• viisitation to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Sunday at the funeral home
• survived by three sisters, Donna E. Rauscher of Gilbert, Ariz., Teresa L. Cifalia of Chandler, Ariz., and Beverly J. Mulvaney of Chauvin; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, James C. Toland; his mother, Maxine M. Deering Toland; one brother, Timothy P. Toland; and one sister, Rustina J. Neal Creager
• worked in the oilfield business
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Warren Joseph Wilder

• age 64, of Baton Rouge, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
• funeral services Monday at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park
• survived by his wife of 41 years, Sarah Elizabeth DePriest Wilder; three sons, Patrick Michael Wilder of Dothan, Ala., Bradley Alton Wilder of Newnan, Ga., and Christopher Dewey Wilder of Baton Rouge; two brothers, William James Wilder of Houma and Emmett Joseph Wilder of Baton Rouge; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, A.E. and Adele Mary Wilder
• executive director of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana for the past 35 years
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

 

November 3, 2007

Susan Robichaux Eckford

• age 53, a native of Houma and resident of San Marcos, Texas, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• services held in San Marcos
• survived by two sons, Lance Eckford and wife, Pam, and Carl Eckford; one daughter, Sara Eckford; three brothers, Alton Robichaux Sr., Leland J. Robichaux and wife, Judy, and Alex J. Robichaux and wife, Camille; five sisters, Wilda R. Bergeron, Diane R. Pellegrin and husband, Ray, Mildred R. Robichaux and husband, Donald, Myra Hearn and husband, Ken, and Paula R. Smith and husband, Jack; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Von" Eckford; and her parents, Leland J. Robichaux Sr. and Villa Blanchard Robichaux
• an office manager for Hunter Industries

Marjorie Clement Gaudet

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 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 one son, Elbert L. Gaudet Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Debra O. Gaudet of Thibodaux; two grandsons, Christopher Gaudet and wife, Melanie, and Brian Gaudet and wife, Holly; one great-grandson, Braden Gaudet; one great-granddaughter, Ava Gaudet, all of Houma; adopted granddaughter, Shamara Foreman Sherman and husband, Bobby; great-granddaughter, Chenoa Sherman of Whaynsburg, Ohio; one sister, Grace Clement Carter of New Iberia; nephew, James Carter of Dillanova, Pa.; and nieces, Wanda C. Talbot of Thibodaux and Katherine C. Mannina of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elbert L. Gaudet Sr.; her parents, Eusebe and Dorisé Sevin Clement; her grandmother, Ida Lasseigne Sevin; aunt, Noelie Sevin; two uncles, Earl P. Sevin and Harld J. Sevin Sr., who helped raise her after her mother’s death at a very young age
• retired beautician, a member of the Hairdressers Unlimited Social Club, the Ladies Altar Society and Business and Professional Women’s Club

Jane Compeaux Jabert

• age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service Monday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on La. 311 in Houma, with burial Monday in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her former husband, Terry John Jabert; her mother, Evelyn Lorraine Compeaux; one son, Deme John Grabert and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Jame Grabert Lirette and husband, Keith; and two brothers, Harold and Dale Compeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Deme Joseph Grabert; and her father, Wister Antoine Compeaux
• member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Thomas Judson ‘T. J.’ Thayer

• age 79, a native and resident of Lafayette, died at his home Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; mass today at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Virginia Raggio Thayer of Lafayette; three sons, Karl Dean Thayer and wife, Sherrie, of Grand Isle, Keith Wayne Thayer and wife, Sheila, of Raceland and Chris Bryan Thayer and wife, Karen, of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Chuck Arabie, Brandon Arabie, Stephannie Arabie, Bryan Thayer, Karla Ledet, Michael Gillespie, Jason Thayer, Lucia Thayer and Arianna Thayer; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew Sullivan, Dakota Arabie, Bryce Ledet and Reese Arabie
• preceded in death by his parents, Walcott Wilder Thayer and Frances Cockerell Thayer; two brothers, Walter Thayer and Gervais Thayer; one sister, Betty May Huey; one daughter, Claire Lynn Thayer Arabie; one great-grandchild, Breanna Arabie; his maternal grandmother, Maybelle Hall; and his paternal grandmother, Eliza Jane Wilder
• veteran in the U.S. Navy having served in World War II; owner/operator of Bon Voyage Marina in Grand Isle; also operated Oil City Realty in Grand Isle; worked for Gulf States Utilities Co. for 22 years; attended Lafayette High School where he was a member of the football and boxing teams
• Delhomme Funeral Home

 

November 4, 2007

Leroy Joseph Authement Sr.

• age 77, a native of Chauvin and resident of Dularge, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; memorial mass Monday at the church with cremation at Crematorium Inc.
• survived by his wife, Vivian Deon Authement; four sons, Brian Authement and wife, Angela, Leroy Authement Jr. and wife, Belinda, Michael Authement and Avery Authement and wife, Vickie; two stepsons, Patrick Babin and Donovan Babin and wife, Sunny; three daughters, Christine Rodrigue and husband, Russell, Odette Poston and Angela Rink and husband, Darryl; three stepdaughters, Norma Ann Theriot and husband, Tony, Janet Bergeron and husband, Trever, Anita Gonzales and husband, Angel; two brothers, Norman and Adrian Authement; one sister, Jeanette Stringer; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Dupre Authement; his parents, Whitney and Zelinda Prosperie Authement; two sons, Patrick and Jerome Authement; and one daughter, Catherine Authement
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

George Loyola ‘Hook’ Boudreaux

• age 87, a native of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Monday with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanette Theriot Boudreaux; two sons, George "Mummy" Boudreaux and wife, Peggy, and Dr. James "Jimmy" Boudreaux and wife, Joy; two daughters, Marie Boudreaux and Joan Boudreaux; four grandchildren, Leah Boudreaux Gonsoulin and husband, Wayne, Lacy Boudreaux, Timothy Boudreaux and Connie Boudreaux; and one sister, Ernestine Boudreaux Ellender
• preceded in death by his parents, Van George Boudreaux and Agnes Guidry Boudreaux; two brothers, F.E. Boudreaux and Emmett Boudreaux; and three sisters, Claire Boudreaux Belanger, Gloria Boudreaux Haydel and Marie Van Boudreaux
• veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Europe during World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norris Joseph Boudreaux

• age 85, a native of Chauvin and resident of Dulac, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• preceded in death by his wife, Eva Pierre Boudreaux; his parents, Edescard and Clarise Ledet Boudreaux; six brothers, Denis, Magnus, Druis, Desire, Peter and Franklin Boudreaux; and four sisters, Leona Lirette, Beulah LeBoeuf, Edna Lirette and Wilma LeBoeuf
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Homer Reed ‘Ricky’ Cadden Jr.

• age 57, a native of Amory, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:08 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Church of Christ on North Hollywood Road in Houma; religious service today at the church
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Pickle Funeral Home in Amory, Miss.; religious service Tuesday at Pickle Funeral Home with burial in Masonic Cemetery in Amory
• survived by his wife, Carla Wall Cadden of Thibodaux; one daughter, Erica Cadden Zook and husband, Matthew, of Dallas; one son, Aaron Cadden and wife, Ginger Poarch, of Henderson, Tenn.; one brother, Roger Cadden of Amory, Miss.; two sisters, Kathy Cadden of Columbus, Miss., and Dee Cadden Close of Memphis, Tenn.
• preceded in death by his parents, Homer Cadden and Mamie Coke Cadden
• an independent oilfield consultant through Francis Brown and Associates in Houston; member of the Church of Christ
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wilfred Antoine ‘Fred’ Danos Sr.

• age 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joan Belanger Danos of Houma; four daughters, Hazel D. Danos and husband, Gerald, of Lockport, Margo D. Martin and husband, Mark, of Houston, Elmire D. Bergeron and husband, Joey, and Eva D. Galeana and husband, Miguel, of Houma; two sons, Loyman "Rango" Danos and wife, Mary, of Lockport and Wilfred "Freddie" Danos Jr. and wife, Paula, of Houma; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Danos and Elmire Orgeron Danos; four brothers, Jesty, Narcisse, Adolph and Loyman Danos; and two sisters, Viola Barrios and Lydia Cheramie
• retired self-employed shrimper, oysterman, cattleman, trapper, gardener, hunter and oilfield handyman; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ernest Joseph Fanguy Sr.

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:13 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Deroche Fanguy of Houma; four sons, Ernest Fanguy Jr. of Dupont; William Fanguy, James Fanguy and Gary Fanguy of Houma; one brother, Francis Fanguy; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Feliciene Fanguy and Leah Duplantis Fanguy; one son, Charles J. Fanguy; two brothers, Paul and Camille Fanguy; and three sisters, Lucy Giroir, Louise Cancienne and Justine Duplantis
• self-employed car salesman and U.S. Army veteran; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Mayer Guidroz

• age 89, of Eunice and Crowley, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Rapides Medical Center after a long illness
• private family graveside service at Forest Lawn mausoleum with her grandson, Deacon Jeff Trumps, presiding
• survived by one daughter, Sandra Guidroz and husband, Richard, of Houma; one brother, Dr. Gerald Mayer of Cincinnati; and three grandchildren, Dr. Michelle Trumps of Mandeville, Jeff Trumps and wife, Lisa, of Pensacola, Fla., and Valerie Trumps Fifield and husband, Fred, of Phoenix
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilmore "Bill" Guidroz; three sisters; and one brother
• recently moved to Alexandria from Houma with her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Richard Guidroz
• Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria

Jane Compeaux Jabert

• age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service Monday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on La. 311 in Houma, with burial Monday in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her former husband, Terry John Jabert; her mother, Evelyn Lorraine Compeaux; one son, Deme John Grabert and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Jame Grabert Lirette and husband, Keith; and two brothers, Harold and Dale Compeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Deme Joseph Grabert; and her father, Wister Antoine Compeaux
• member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Jack Calvin Williams

• age 78, a native of Mansfield, a former resident of Houma and resident of Longview, Texas, died following a brief illness Friday, Oct. 26, 2007
• funeral service at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview with burial in Gum Springs Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Fannie, of Longview; one daughter, Calva James and husband, Johnny, of Longview; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marilynn; his parents, Ore Lee Williams and Annie Bishop; and one sister, Eloise Heflin
• retired offshore-production foreman for Texaco
• Welch Funeral Home in Longview

 

November 5, 2007

Marjorie Clement Gaudet

• age 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 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 one son, Elbert L. Gaudet Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Debra O. Gaudet of Thibodaux; two grandsons, Christopher Gaudet and wife, Melanie, and Brian Gaudet and wife, Holly; one great-grandson, Braden Gaudet; one great-granddaughter, Ava Gaudet, all of Houma; one sister, Grace Clement Carter of New Iberia; one nephew, James Carter of Villanova, Pa.; and two nieces, Wanda C. Talbot of Thibodaux and Katherine C. Mannina of New Iberia
• preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elbert L. Gaudet Sr.; her parents, Eusebe and Dorisé Sevin Clement; her grandmother, Ida Lasseigne Sevin; aunt, Noelie Sevin; two uncles, Earl P. Sevin and Harold J. Sevin Sr., who helped raise her after her mother’s death at a very young age
• retired beautician, a member of the Hairdressers Unlimited Social Club, the Ladies Altar Society and Business and Professional Women’s Club

Jane Compeaux Jabert

• age 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
• memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on La. 311 in Houma, with burial today in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her former husband, Terry John Jabert; her mother, Evelyn Lorraine Compeaux; one son, Deme John Grabert and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Jame Grabert Lirette and husband, Keith; and two brothers, Harold and Dale Compeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Deme Joseph Grabert; and her father, Wister Antoine Compeaux
• member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Eleanor Lucille Moore

• age 75, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Compton, Calif., died Friday, Oct. 26, at Kaiser Bell Flowers Hospital in Los Angeles
• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church, 3659 La. 1 in Napoleonville; funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Louis C. Clark, at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Eric Moore and wife Miriam, Mark Moore and wife Antoinette, and Kim Moore; four grandchildren and spouses, Courtney and Surnejko, Yasmine, Toni and DeAndre and Marcus, all of Compton, Calif.; one great-grandchild, Jaeson, of Compton, Calif.; two sisters; Dorothy Oledge and husband Roland of Phoenix, Ariz., and Frances Stevenson of Napoleonville; two brothers, William Walter "W.B." Moore and wife Josephine of Zachary, and Roland Moore and wife Jo Anna of Napoleonville; one godson, Thaddeus; and extended daughters Doe, Pat and Gwen, all of Compton, Calif.
• preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Joseph Moore Sr. and Mrs. Laura Ricks Moore; and one brother, Joseph A. Moore Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

November 6, 2007

Yvonne D. Bergeron

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Gerald J. Bergeron; three sons, Bryan J. Bergeron of Houma, Michael P. Bergeron and wife, Traneice, of Galliano and Darren P. Bergeron of Houma; one daughter, Laurie B. Rivette of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Chaz Duet, Kealen Duet, Clinton Bergeron, Savannah Bergeron, Nicholas Cole, Alyssa Cole, Krystal Cole, Christian Rivette, David Bergeron and Luke Bergeron; and two great-grandchildren, Bethany Bergeron and Ethan Bergeron
• preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Cecile Moore Daigle; two brothers, Paul Daigle Jr. and Emile Daigle; and one sister, Ethel Richardson
• Falgout Funeral Home

Neva Galjour Bostick

• age 49, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Kenneth Bostick; one son, Chad Galjour; one brother, D.J. Galjour; and three sisters, Barbara Hymel, Katherine McLaughlin and Angelic Brunet
• preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Helen Devillier Galjour; and one daughter, Natalie Kiger
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

John ‘Sonny’ Sullinger Dishman Jr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, John S. "Johnny" Dishman III and wife, Mary, of Fort Worth, Texas; one stepson, Patrick Garman of Dallas; one stepdaughter, Pixie Garman LaFont of Tampa, Fla.; four brothers, James M. Dishman and wife, Catherine, Robert A. Dishman, David L. Dishman and wife, Dorothy, and Gerald P. Dishman and wife, Wanda, all of Houma; four sisters, Mary D. Giles and husband, Fred, of Huffman, Texas, Margaret D. Lapeyrouse and husband, Lanson Sr., Susan J. Dishman of Houma and Elaine M. Dishman of New Orleans; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Iris Ruggles Dishman; his parents, John Sullinger Dishman Sr. and Annie Laura Fabregas Dishman; two stepsons, Jeffrey Dale Annable and Eric Garman; one brother, Leon Philip Dishman; and two sisters, Elsie A. D. Falgout and Annie Laura D. Boudreaux
• retired in the oilfield business
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald P. Falgout

• age 62, a native of Gheen and resident of Raceland, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Linda Webre Falgout; his mother, Anna Louise Falgout; one son Paul J. Falgout and wife, Angela; two stepsons, Curtis Saucier Jr. and wife, Viola, and Charles Saucier; two daughters, Dawn F. Breaux and companion, Rodney Bourg, and Patti F. Bourg and husband, Steven Jr.; two stepdaughters, Charlotte Vargas and husband, Bryon, and Cynthia Saucier; one sister, Annette F. Whitlock and husband, Todd; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Ronald P. Falgout; one grandchild, Karl Falgout; and his grandparents, Nacy P. Augusta Sampay Falgout and Andrew J. and Annie Sauce Landry
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Layman Joseph Gisclair

• age 83, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Nita Martin Gisclair; two sons, Jerry "Truck" Gisclair and wife, Linda, and Ray Gisclair and companion, Robert Thibodaux; two daughters, Janell Williams and Angie Gisclair Rosswurm and husband, Ron; one sister, Della Plaisance; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Viola Pitre Gisclair; one son-in-law, Jimmie "Jimbo" Williams; five brothers, Donacien, Orleans, Constant, Valance and Alton Gisclair; and one sister, Edwina Griffin
• employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board for 20 years; member of the Holy Name Society and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, a loving husband, grandfather and great-grandfather
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Jocelyn Schoeny LaBarre

• age 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Floyd LaBarre; one son, Floyd A. LaBarre II; four daughters, Laurette L. Simmons and husband, John "Shep", of Napoleonville, Janelle L. Pfister of Baton Rouge, Lisa L. Borne and husband, Chuck, of Napoleonville and Renee L. Simoneaux and husband, Huey "Sonny" Jr.; eight grandchildren, Ryne and Rae Simmons, Lauren and Marie Pfister, Jaime Ingrassia, Jarett LaBarre, and Ross and Katelyn Simoneaux; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Tori Ingrassia; and caregivers, Carla Borne, Jane Babin and Irene Johnson
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Schoeny and Mollie Boudreaux Schoeny; and one sister, Beverly S. Callahan
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Cornelia Kraemer Martinez

• age 85, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Benny Martinez; two daughters, Vida M. Rodrigue and Patricia Blanchard; one brother, Clarence Kraemer; four sisters, Rita Cortez, Eleanor Poche, Celina Martinez and Lucy Mae Mahler; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Olida Martinez; her parents, Clay Kraemer and Dora Dempster Kraemer; one son, William "Be-Lou" Martinez; five brothers, Clement, Willie, Henry Sr., Oliver and Landry Kraemer; and five sisters, Clalie Usea, Clarice Usea, Philomene Cortez, Velma Cortez and Clara Louise Kraemer
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Norris J. Plaisance

• age 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine Curole Plaisance; one son, Cory John Plaisance and wife, Sandra; one daughter, Kristen Plaisance and companion, Derek Adams; one brother, Landa Plaisance; one sister, Eula Terrebonne; and three grandchildren, Gage Hollewell, Morgan Plaisance and Heather Plaisance
• preceded in death by his parents, Hecton and Beatrice Guidry Plaisance; one son, Jace Michael Plaisance; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Enola G. Curole and Varice C. Curole; one brother, Hecton Plaisance Jr.; and two sisters, Juanita Plaisance Savoie and infant sister
• U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and was Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

November 7, 2007

Marla Ledet Billiot

• age 39, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Kurt Billiot; her parents, Elsie R. Ledet and Glyn LeBoeuf; three sons, Cayman M. Billiot, Leeroy LeBoeuf III and Kirk Billiot; one daughter, Summer Brown; three brothers, Walter, Mickey and Brian Ledet; four sisters, Jeannie Walter, Sheryl Melancon, Cindy Ledet and Gerri Surreira; one grandchild; and her former husband, Leeroy LeBoeuf Jr.
• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Ledet; two sons, Caymen Billiot and Michael Billiot; and two brothers, Ricky Ledet and Barry Ledet
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Thomas ‘Big-T’ Dusenberry Sr.

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Grace Luthern Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Sheila Deroche Dusenberry; three sons, Ricky, Jamie and Tommy Dusenberry Jr.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Doris Dusenberry
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Angelina ‘Angie’ Galbo Glorioso

• age 92, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Vincent J. Glorioso and wife, Cindy, of Thibodaux; one sister, Theresa Galbo; and four grandchildren, Mario V. Glorioso, Charles V. Glorioso II, Cara E. Glorioso and Joseph V. Glorioso
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Glorioso; her parents, Joseph and Josephine Galbo; five sisters, Anne Galbo, Mary Culotta, Lena Fertitta, Francis Frisinger and Margaret Bundrich; and four brothers, Gathon, Sam, Emile and Frank Galbo
• Landry’s Funeral Home

V. J. Martin

• age 81, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion of 21 years, Barbara Guidry; two daughters, Starr M. Duet and Kim M. Bruce and husband, Tony; one brother, Elson "Coon" Martin; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Urelda "Uit" Martin; his parents, Duard and Ada Lefort Martin; and one grandchild
• retired trawler and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Daniel J. ‘T-Dan’ Rodrigue Sr.

• age 77, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Una Landry Rodrigue; five sons, Daniel "Danny Boy" Rodrigue Jr. and wife, Trudy, Peter A. Rodrigue and wife, Sharon, Paul B. Rodrigue and wife, Velma, Linus Rodrigue and wife, Tina, and Dedric Rodrigue and wife, Rhonda; three daughters, Deborah R. Falgoust and husband, Freddy, Violet R. Rome and husband, Nathan, and Edith R. Martin and husband, Randy; one sister, Hazel Ockman; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Edith Kraemer Rodrigue; one son, Kevin Rodrigue; one brother, Harvey Rodrigue Jr.; and two sisters, Dernise Peltier and Odette Schmill
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Irene Martin Samanie

• age 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2007
• memorial service Sunday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma
• survived by one son, Russell P. Samanie Sr.; one sister, Elizabeth Louviere; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Russell P. Samanie; her second husband, Gordon Samanie; her parents, Linesey C. and Viola Authement Martin; one son, Richard P. Samanie; five brothers, Allen, Irvin, Ira and Linesey Martin and Eddie Dupre; and four sisters, Mildred McElroy, Theresa Dupre, Oriana White and Orena Lirette
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

November 8, 2007

Clifton B. Ayche

• age 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero, died at Louisiana Specialty Hospital at 9:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Baptist Church in Marrero; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by his wife, Iola Minner Ayche; his children, Dean, Jeffery and Michael Lofton, Medric and Clifton B. Ayche Jr., Carnella Marks Billizone and husband, Ernest, and Crystal Weaver; his father, Medric Ayche of California; brother-in-law of Eddie, William, Wardell, Nolan and Rebecca McIntyre, Burnetta McDonald, Silvia Joseph and husband, Walter, and Angel Bachemin and husband, Lionel; 18 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Williams; and two sisters, Leola Tucker and Gertrude Collins
• Davis Mortuary Service

Flossie Bergeron Bourgeois

• age 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Charley Bourgeois and wife, Marlene, of Shreveport, Brad Bourgeois of Monroe and Doug Bourgeois of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Ruth Palmer of Destin, Fla., and Sue Benoit of Thibodaux; one brother, Gabriel Bergeron; one sister, Doris Berger; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Felix Bourgeois; her parents, Charley Bergeron and Anita Zeringue Bergeron; one daughter, Elizabeth Bourgeois; one brother, Emerson Bergeron; and two sisters, Beatrice Cambre and Bella Dantin
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rose Mary Riggio Duckworth

• age 89, a native of Tickfaw and resident of Destrehan, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2 in New Orleans
• survived by two sons, John P. Carroll Jr. and Pick P. Duckworth; one daughter, Cynthia R. Shotwell; one brother, Charles Reggio; 25 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, Pink "Unk" Duckworth; her first husband, John P. Carroll Sr.; her parents, Ignazio and Stefanie Defiore Reggio; three sons, Charles W. Carroll, Robert Duckworth and Willard Duckworth; five brothers, Sam, Salvodore, Gasper, Peter and Guy Reggio; and four sisters, Maime Robeau, Mary Parfait, Grace Allison and Barbara Wilcox
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ellen Jo Canfield Gaudet

• age 66, a native of Jackson County, Miss., and a resident of Lucedale, Miss., died in Houma Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
• visitation today at Heritage Funeral Home in Moss Point, Miss.; funeral service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Cronier Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Nolan Gaudet Jr. and wife, Melinda, and Ruben Gaudet and wife, Cindy; one daughter, Fran Pitre and husband, Mike; one foster child, Patsy Boudier, all of Thibodaux; her mother, Winnie Bullock Farmer of Grand Bay, Ala.; one brother, the Rev. C.A. Farmer and wife, Cecelia, of Quitman, Miss.; two sisters, Sandra Dubose and husband, Kenny, of Lucedale, and Lorraine "Susie" Monthieth and husband, Bill, of Grand Bay; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her fathers, Exel Canfield and Calvin Farmer; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Bullock and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Canfield
• homemaker
• Heritage Funeral Home

Nolan Pierre Matherne Sr.

• age 78, a native of Lockport and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucia Marie LeBoeuf Matherne of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one son, Nolan P. Matherne Jr. and wife, Donna, of Chauvin; five daughters, Patsy M. Toups and husband, Larry "Duke", of Thibodaux, Doris M. Duplantis and husband, Duffy Sr., of Chauvin, Dinah Payne and husband, James "Jim", of Spring, Texas, Trudy M. Matherne and husband, Elson Jr., and Sonia M. Pellegrin and husband, Thomas "Peanut", of Houma; one sister, Bertha Matherne of Houma; 16 grandchildren, Tania Toups Benoit, Shana-Rhea Duplantis Bergeron, Wendy Toups Caronna, Duffy "D.J." Duplantis, Grace Toups, Andre’ Matherne, Francine "Franny" Matherne, John Matherne, Ashley Rodrigue, Brandi Matherne, Tate Matherne, Blake Pellegrin, James Payne, Michelle Escoto, Jeffrey Payne and Samatha Payne; nine great-grandchildren; and special niece, Beverly M. Miller of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Allain John Matherne and Lizzie Theriot Matherne; one son, David John Matherne; four brothers, Lu-Allen Matherne, Thomas Matherne, Norman Matherne and Harry Matherne; and two sisters, Lu-Alice Rodriguez and Rita LeBoeuf
• retired oilfield worker with McDermott for 21 years and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church
• loved fishing, hunting, carpentry and dancing
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edward Moses

• age 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Linda Jean Faulk Lee of New Orleans; three sons, Edward Faulk, Douglas Faulk and Micheal Dawson, all of New Orleans; two daughters, Sandra Faulk of Sherwood, Ark., and Tessa Faulk of New Orleans; two sisters, Annette Banks of Houma and Loretta Marshall of San Diego; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Mae Moses Banks and Warren Arceneaux; his stepfather, Joseph Banks Sr.; two brothers, Isaac Banks and Joseph Banks Jr.; and his grandparents, James and Alma Baker Walker and Paul Arceneaux Jr. and Constance Wallis Arceneaux
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Doris Hebert Woods

• age 75, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Paincourtville, died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Odom "Butch" Woods and wife, Deanie, of Napoleonville, Mark Woods of Paincourtville and Randy Woods and wife, Suzanne, of Bayou L’Ourse; two sisters, Linda Hebert Sauce and husband, Henry, and Dorothy Hebert Landry of Bayou Pigeon; seven grandchildren, Stacy Daigle of Napoleonville, Chad Woods and wife, Alison, of Napoleonville, Brittany Woods and fiance, Nathan Coberly, of St. Amant, Jill and Joni Woods of Vacherie and Blair and Bethany Woods of Bayou L’Ourse; and six great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Connor and Cullen Woods, Cameron Daigle of Napoleonville, Guy Phillip Woods of Vacherie and Brady Coberly of St. Amant
• preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Woods; her parents, Nelson and Juanita Hebert; and one grandchild, Brandi Woods
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

November 9, 2007

Louis Earl Billiot

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Billiot; two brothers, Russel Billiot and Jimmy Billiot; four sisters, Alice Billiot, Maryanne Gutierrez, Delores Belanger and Carol LeCompte; his caregivers, Harold and Terri Jackson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Warren Joseph and Aline A. Billiot; two brothers, Warren Billiot Jr. and Phillip J. Billiot; and two sisters, Doradean Billiot and Ruby Billiot Breaux
• Army veteran
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Eva Mae Davis

• age 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans, died at Kindred Hospital in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Bethany United Methodist Church in New Orleans; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bright Morning Star Baptist Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by five daughters, Darleen Joseph and husband, Gerald, Cheryl Finlay, Trudy Davis, Ingrid Davis and Carla Ashberry; two sisters, Doris Price and husband, Raymond, and Ethel Frazier; five brothers, Weldon, Luther, Alvin, Lawrence and Wilfred Frazier; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and other relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Hattie Carter Frazier; her husband, Marcell Davis; and one daughter, Yvette Davis
• retired unit clerk of Lutheran and Les Fontain Retirement and Nursing Homes in New Orleans
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Gil Joseph Degeyter

• age 47, a native of New Iberia and resident of St. Francisville, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his father, Paul Degeyter; his stepmother, Mary Degeyter; his mother, Mathilda Broussard; two brothers, Paul Degeyter Jr. and Rory Degeyter; and one sister, Honorena Degeyter of North Carolina
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Curiac and Corinne Degeyter and Soleil and Alma Broussard; and one stepbrother, Clifton Gonzales
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Thomas ‘Big-T’ Dusenberry Sr.

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Grace Luthern Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Sheila Deroche Dusenberry; three sons, Ricky, Jamie and Tommy Dusenberry Jr.; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Dusenberry and Doris Combs
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Alice B. Landrum

• age 78, a native of Bradford, Pa., and resident of Houma, died at 5:14 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 7, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Mark Landrum and Cody Landrum; two daughters, Terry Pynchon and husband, Ed, of California, and Karen Dupre and husband, Arlen; and six grandchildren, Eddie and Ryan Pynchon, Brandon Landry, Cayden Landrum, Blaine Dupre and Cassie Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, James Otis Landrum; her parents, Hugh Sr. and Emaline Brace Burger; and one brother, Hugh Burger Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bernice Williams Lovely

• age 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the House of the Lord Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Clarance Lovely; three sons, Carlos Alvis Sr. and wife, Debra, of Houma, Thaddeus Alvis and wife, Beverly, of Gibson, and Freddie Alvis of Houma; one daughter, Lydia Faye Jackson of Houma; two brothers, Chester Boutte and Dennis Newton, both of New Orleans; one sister, Daisy Anderson of Houma; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Alvis Sr.; her parents, Andrew Williams and Beaulah Newton; and her grandparents, George and Mamie Williams and Susie and Moses Newton
• retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and was a member of House of The Lord Church and the Union Benevolent Society
• Community Funeral Home

Lucette Cortez Madere

• age 78, a native of Edgard and resident of Choctaw, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
• funeral services today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Clarence James Madere; one daughter, Janice Benoit; two brothers, Pete and Louis Cortez; three sisters, Louisiana Scioneaux, Lucia Rodrigue and Lisa Boudreaux; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Madere Jr.; her parents, Marcalien and Florence Dempster Cortez; one son, Maurice Madere III; one daughter, Betty Madere; two brothers, Felician and Lucien Cortez; and two sisters, Lucres Paige and Lucille Cortez
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelson Smith

• age 62, a native and resident of Boutte, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Bell Baptist Church in Luling; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery in Boutte
• survived by two sons, Terrance Robinson and wife, Trina, of Houma, and Nelson Robinson and wife, Tyra, of Des Allemands; two brothers, Leroy Smith and wife, Linda, and Wilford Smith and wife, Ruby; one stepbrother, James Pierce of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Eddie Smith; and two brothers, Leslie Smith Sr. and Raymond Smith
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

November 10, 2007

Hazel Little Abernathy

• age 105, a native of Magee, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by nine grandchildren, Joy Tingle and husband, Mike, C.E. Bridges Jr. and wife, Melba, of Houma, Sandy Scheuermann and Larry of Lafayette, Mike Bridges and wife, Bonnie, of Baton Rouge, Carol Williams and husband, Richard, of Atlanta, David Bridges of Lake Jackson, Texas, Ricky Mays and wife, Marla, of Springdale, Ark., Randy Mays and wife, Kim, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jane Ann Mort and husband, Mike, of Blue Springs, Mo.; 15 great-grandchildren, Suzanne Tingle Vicknair and husband, Gawain, of Abbeville, Michelle Tingle of Lafayette, Corey Bridges of Golden Meadow, Jennifer Bridges Hebert and husband, Travis, Joshua Bridges and wife, Jenny, of Houma, Leslie Scheuermann of Dallas, Edward Scheuermann of Lafayette, Sharon Bridges White and husband, Lee, Jessica Bridges of Dallas, Scot, Eric and Ashley Mays of Springdale, Ark., Shawna Mays of Oklahoma City, Randy and Adam Westmoreland, of Arkansas City, Ark.; and 10 great-grandchildren, Griffin and Harrison Vicknair, Michael and Molly White, Faith, Shania and Monique Hebert and Cane, Abby and Mackenzie Bridges
• preceded in death by her husband, William E. Abernathy; her parents, John Richmond Little and Nettie Burnham Little; two daughters, Nellie Bridges and husband, Ed, and Peggy Mays and husband, Bobby; one grandchild, Vicky Mays Westmoreland; one great-grandchild, C.E. Bridges III; one brother, Dwight Little; and four sisters, Loyre Evertee, Olgie Mae Lentz, Mary Lois Taylor and Roma Dale Allen
• retired school teacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Nicholls Alumni Association and Terrebonne Parish Retired Teachers Association; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Velma Pinel Authement

• age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jeris Authement and Roy Authement; three daughters, Ramona Trahan, Gail Trahan and Cindy Parks; two sisters, Earline Lirette and Betty Acosta; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Authement; her parents, Annie Lapeyrouse Pinel and John Pinel; one son, Jean Authement; one granddaughter, Joy Authement; one brother, Eris Pinel; and two sisters, Joyce Cavalier and Edris Dufrene
• Samart Funeral Home

Brenda Louise Butker Kitto

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Eric Kitto and wife, Laurel, of Prairieville; two daughters, Kim Lukinovich and husband, David, formerly of New Orleans, and Julie Wilkerson and husband, Gifford, of Houston; one brother, H. Richard Butker of Atlanta; and 14 grandchildren, John, Benjamin and Matthew Kitto, Joey, Joshua, Mary, Sarah, Paul, Peter and Phillip Lukinovich, Cecilia, Haydel, Kyle and Lillian Wilkerson
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand Eldon Kitto; her parents, Henry G. Butker, M.D. and Dorothy Marie McLaughlin Butker; and one sister, Anne Butker Fite
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alice B. Landrum

• age 78, a native of Bradford, Pa., and resident of Houma, died at 5:14 a.m. Thursday Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Mark Landrum and Cody Landrum; two daughters, Terry Pynchon and husband, Ed, of California, and Karen Dupre and husband, Arlen; and six grandchildren, Eddie and Ryan Pynchon, Brandon Landry, Cayden Landrum, Blaine Dupre and Cassie Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, James Otis Landrum; her parents, Hugh Sr. and Emaline Brace Burger; and one brother, Hugh Burger Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

November 11, 2007

Hazel Little Abernathy

• age 105, a native of Magee, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by nine grandchildren, Joy Tingle and husband, Mike, C.E. Bridges Jr. and wife, Melba, of Houma, Sandy Scheuermann and Larry of Lafayette, Mike Bridges and wife, Bonnie, of Baton Rouge, Carol Williams and husband, Richard, of Atlanta, David Bridges of Lake Jackson, Texas, Ricky Mays and wife, Marla, of Springdale, Ark., Randy Mays and wife, Kim, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jane Ann Mort and husband, Mike, of Blue Springs, Mo.; 15 great-grandchildren, Suzanne Tingle Vicknair and husband, Gawain, of Abbeville, Michelle Tingle of Lafayette, Corey Bridges of Golden Meadow, Jennifer Bridges Hebert and husband, Travis, Joshua Bridges and wife, Jenny, of Houma, Leslie Scheuermann of Dallas, Edward Scheuermann of Lafayette, Sharon Bridges White and husband, Lee, Jessica Bridges of Dallas, Scot, Eric and Ashley Mays of Springdale, Ark., Shawna Mays of Oklahoma City, Randy and Adam Westmoreland, of Arkansas City, Ark.; and 10 great-grandchildren, Griffin and Harrison Vicknair, Michael and Molly White, Faith, Shania and Monique Hebert and Cane, Abby and Mackenzie Bridges
• preceded in death by her husband, William E. Abernathy; her parents, John Richmond Little and Nettie Burnham Little; two daughters, Nellie Bridges and husband, Ed, and Peggy Mays and husband, Bobby; one grandchild, Vicky Mays Westmoreland; one great-grandchild, C.E. Bridges III; one brother, Dwight Little; and four sisters, Loyre Evertee, Olgie Mae Lentz, Mary Lois Taylor and Roma Dale Allen
• retired school teacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Nicholls Alumni Association and Terrebonne Parish Retired Teachers Association; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ralph J. Cheramie Sr.

• age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Grand Isle, died 12:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ralph J. Cheramie Jr. and wife Mary; and David W. Cheramie and wife Tina; one sister, Neva Callais; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sadie Chouest Cheramie; his parents, Ariamise and Freddia Collins Cheramie; five brothers, Ariamise Cheramie Jr., Jimmy Cheramie, Roy Cheramie, Randolph Cheramie, Rudolph "Tut Tut" Cheramie; and one sister, Elise "Dot" Horton
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War; retiree, he enjoyed fishing and playing cards

Sylvia Adams Thibodaux Dolese

• age 85, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Napoleonville, formerly of Labadieville, died Friday Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gary P. Thibodaux of Napoleonville, Gene F. Dolese of Lafayette, and James E. Dolese of Luling, Texas; one daughter, Jennifer D. Falterman of Napoleonville; one sister, Dorothy "Dot" Guidry Broussard; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, O’Neil P. Thibodaux; her second husband, Dr. Eugene Dolese Jr., D.D.S.; her parents, Nicholas Adams and Agnes Hebert Adams; one son, Timothy P. Dolese; one daughter, Diane T. Kramer; five brothers, Nicholas, Wilbert, Earl, Calvin and Valcour Adams; one sister, Ruth A. Chaisson; and one granddaughter, Raven Dolese
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marie Foolkes Hamilton

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three sons, Harvie Douglas Hamilton Jr. and wife Susan of Houma; Gordon Edmund Hamilton of Princeton, Texas, and Randolph Louis Hamilton and partner Ronald Steward of Suwanee, Ga.; one daughter, Susie Bergeron and husband Peter of Suwanee; one brother, John E. Foolkes of Houma; two sisters, Helena Word of Austin, Texas, and May LeBoeuf of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kayla Bergeron, Dr. Hal Bergeron, Liesl Bergeron, Harvie Hamilton III, Robert Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton, and Rachel Hamilton; eight great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn Bergeron, Renee Bergeron, Chloe Bergeron, Michael Hamilton, Laura Hamilton, Logan Hamilton, Riley Hamilton and Cade Hamilton
• preceded in death by her husband, Harvie D. Hamilton; her parents, Edmund John Foolkes and Blanche Chauvin Foolkes; one grandson, Peter Bergeron Jr.; and one sister, Blanche Herron
• homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a member of the Hyacinthians Carnival Club; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Brenda Louise Butker Kitto

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Eric Kitto and wife, Laurel, of Prairieville; two daughters, Kim Lukinovich and husband, David, formerly of New Orleans, and Julie Wilkerson and husband, Gifford, of Houston; one brother, H. Richard Butker of Atlanta; and 14 grandchildren, John, Benjamin and Matthew Kitto, Joey, Joshua, Mary, Sarah, Paul, Peter and Phillip Lukinovich, Cecilia, Haydel, Kyle and Lillian Wilkerson
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand Eldon Kitto; her parents, Henry G. Butker, M.D. and Dorothy Marie McLaughlin Butker; and one sister, Anne Butker Fite
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Calvin ‘T-Boy’ Parfait Sr.

• age 70, a native of Dulac and a resident of Houma, died Friday Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma
• survived by three sons, Calvin Jr. and wife Cheryl, Alvin and wife Monica, and Chris Parfait; 10 daughters, Esther Billiot and husband Troy, Ethel Dardar and husband Timmy, Della Parfait, Cathy Parfait, Norma Parfait and companion Cody Brignac, Stella Parfait, Christine Foret and husband Corey, Polly Sevin and husband Tony, Andrea Deaver and husband David, and Holly Parfait; one brother, Jerry Parfait; two sisters, Carolann Billiot and Geraldine Carrere; 38 grandchildren; and 21 great—grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Locoubon Parfait; his parents, Jerry and Stella Fredrick Parfait; two grandchildren, Anthony Sevin and Seth Parfait; three great-grandchildren, Madeline, Gabbie and Gabrielle Dardar; and two brothers, Nolan "Dave" Parfait and Norris "Jack" Parfait
• Samart Funeral Home

Enola Antoinette Dupre Ponville

• age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma
• survived by three sons, Michael Ponville and wife Pamela of Houma, Joseph A. Ponville Jr. and wife Mel of Egypt, Thomas Ponville and wife Tammy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Ellen Cassell and husband Jimmy of Weatherford, Texas, and Annette Weigel of Larose; one brother, Wickles Dupre Jr. of Gibson; two sisters, Therese Marcel of Bayou Blue, and Catherine Witherwax of Houma; eight grandchildren, Brad Marcel, Jessica P. Aysen, Joshua Ponville, Jacqulyne Ponville, David Cassell, Devin Ponville, Collin Ponville and Shelby Weigel; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew Ponville and Cameron Aysen
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "A.J." Alphonse Ponville Sr.; her parents, Wickles Louis Dupre Sr. and Marguerite Olivia Dupre; and two brothers, Louis Dupre and Daniel Dupre
• homemaker who was a member of the Genealogy Club; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Lassere Steib

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by six daughters, Mary Steib Scariano and husband Joseph, Sybil Steib Senette and husband Richard, Suzette Steib Prestenbach and husband Keith; Sonia Steib Gravois and husband Jude, Monica Steib Hymel and husband Steven, Marcella Steib Dempster and husband Roy; two sisters, Rita Lassere Rodrigue and Pauline Lassere Guidry; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jean Adolphe Steib; her parents, Focas Lassere and Anastasia Brock Lassere; five brothers, Hymel Lassere, Clem Lassere, Ruffin Lassere, Eddie Lassere and Joseph Lassere; and one sister, Edith Lassere Kliebert
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

November 12, 2007

Richard Arthur ‘Ricky’ Breaux

• age 52, a native of Belton, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Ursula Marcello Breaux; his parents, Richard Dick Breaux, Ph.D., and Laurel Watkins Breaux; one son, Richard Christopher Breaux; one daughter, Natalie Breaux Rivera and husband, Todd; one brother, Walton Scott Breaux and wife, Kim; two sisters, Susie Breaux Exnicious and husband, Philip, and Laurel Breaux Folse and husband, Dan; son-in-law of Ray and Gloria Marcello; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pet companion, Isabelle
• past president of Terrebonne Bar Association, a member of the Louisiana Bar Association Ethics Committee, Louisiana Bar Association, Terrebonne Parish Bar Association, E.D. Federal Bar Association, Fifth Circuit Federal Bar Association, past member of Houmas and Terrebonne Carnival Crew, commentator at St. Francis de Sales, past Vandebilt Terrier Club President, past member of St. Francis de Sales School Board, practicing trial attorney in Houma since 1981, past board member of Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Association of American Trial Lawyers, named to top 50 football players at Vandebilt Catholic High School, past president of Dixie Youth Baseball Association, a member of Italian Society and a member of Ellendale Country Club
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jimmy Antoine Coupel

• age 53, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Schriever, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part; religious service Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Diana Metrejean Coupel; two daughters, Tabby C. Breen and husband, Stephen, of Clinton and Sabrina C. Pope of San Antonio; three sisters, Rosemary C. Stelly, Virgie C. Dugas and Barbara C. Gros; one brother, Edward Coupel Jr.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruby H. and Edward Coupel Sr.; and two sisters, Lula Mae C. Landry and infant sister
• formerly an employee of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government I.T. Dept.; 3rd degree Knight of Columbus with St. Bridget Knights of Columbus Council No. 12285 and an Eucharistic minister; Schriever volunteer fire department fireman and rescue
• Ourso Funeral Home

Sylvia Adams Thibodaux Dolese

• age 85, a native of Chacahoula, a former resident of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gary P. Thibodaux of Napoleonville, Gene F. Dolese of Lafayette and James Dolese of Luling, Texas; one daughter, Jennifer D. Falterman of Napoleonville; one sister, Dorothy "Dot" Guidry Broussard; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, O’Neil P. Thibodaux; her second husband, Dr. Eugene Dolese Jr., D.D.S.; her parents, Nicholas and Agnes Hebert Adams; one son, Timothy P. Dolese; one daughter, Diane T. Kramer; five brothers, Nicholas, Wilbert, Earl, Calvin and Valcour Adams; one sister, Ruth A. Chaisson; and one granddaughter, Raven Dolese
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jerry A. ‘DuBie’ DuBois

• age 49, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; religious service Tuesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Annette "Red" DuBois; one son, Chase DuBois; one stepson, Craig Theriot and wife, Jenny; one daughter, Jolyne "Jo’ Arceneaux and husband, Milton; two brothers, Morrison DuBois and Terry DuBois; three sisters, Jean Chouest, Charlene Romero and Laura Guidry; and four grandchildren, Joel Arceneaux, Alyssa Arceneaux, Darian Theriot and Laney Theriot
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwar "Curly" and Dorothy "Dot" Gaspard DuBois; and his grandparents, Etienne and Cecile Plaisance DuBois and Dolton Sr. and Lenore Gisclair Gaspard
• enjoyed fishing, watching football and wrestling; member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Marie Foolkes Hamilton

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three sons, Harvie Douglas Hamilton Jr. and wife Susan, of Houma; Gordon Edmund Hamilton and wife, Sheryl, of Princeton, Texas, and Randolph Louis Hamilton and partner, Ronald Steward of Suwanee, Ga.; one daughter, Susie Bergeron and husband, Peter, of Suwanee; one brother, John E. Foolkes of Houma; two sisters, Helena Word of Austin, Texas, and May LeBoeuf of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kayla Bergeron, Dr. Hal Bergeron, Liesl Bergeron, Harvie Hamilton III, Robert Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton, and Rachel Hamilton; eight great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn Bergeron, Renee Bergeron, Chloe Bergeron, Michael Hamilton, Laura Hamilton, Logan Hamilton, Riley Hamilton and Cade Hamilton
• preceded in death by her husband, Harvie D. Hamilton; her parents, Edmund John Foolkes and Blanche Chauvin Foolkes; one grandson, Peter Bergeron Jr.; and one sister, Blanche Herron
• homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a member of the Hyacinthians Carnival Club; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral home

Brenda Louis Butker Kitto

• age 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• funeral services today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Eric Kitto and wife, Laurel, of Prairieville; two daughters, Kim Lukinovich and husband, David, formerly of New Orleans, and Julie Wilkerson and husband, Gifford, of Houston; one brother, H. Richard Butker and wife, Judy, of Atlanta; one sister-in-law, Shirley Daigle of Baton Rouge; and 14 grandchildren, John, Benjamin and Matthew Kitto, Joey, Joshua, Mary, Sarah, Paul, Peter and Phillip Lukinovich, Cecilia, Hayden, Kyle and Lillian Wilkerson
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand Eldon Kitto; her parents, Henry G. Butker, M.D. and Dorothy Marie McLaughlin Butker; and one sister, Anne Butker Fite
• homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

November 13, 2007

Mitchell Joseph ‘Mitch’ Bonnette

• age 28, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Rachel Pollet Bonnette; his mother, Carolyn Robichaux Bonnette; his father, Michael Bonnette and wife, Patty; his grandmother, Florence Gaudet Bonnette; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leonard and Sharon Pollet; one brother, Matthew Bonnette; one sister, Meghan Bonnette; one sister-in-law, Tanya Pollet Martin and husband, Jeremy; and one niece, Maggie Martin
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Angus "Pete" Bonnette Jr., and Leroy and Mae Callahan Robichaux
• employed by Cytec Industries and was a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2004 graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in agribusiness
• Falgout Funeral Home

Patrick Paul ‘Pat’ Falgout

• age 62, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 5:13 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station; religious service Wednesday at the fire station, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Rosalie Breaux Falgout Cretini; two sons, Michael and Patrick P. Falgout Jr.; one daughter, Tabitha Dennis and husband, Walter; one stepdaughter, Rhonda P. Ledet; four brothers, Timothy, Lynn, Jeffrey and Kevin Falgout; five sisters, Sharon Jaubert, Carolyn Wenzel, Greta Bernard, Connie Ledet and Kitty Poirrier; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Judy Porche Falgout; his father, Wilbert J. Falgout; two stepdaughters, Donna Detellier and Dixie Ezaki; and one brother, Francis J. Falgout Sr.
• U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran
• Falgout Funeral Home

Warren Joseph Griffin Sr.

• age 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Metairie, died surrounded by his family, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie; funeral mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Metairie Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosalie Ciaccio Griffin; four children; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• World War II Iwo Jima veteran who served as a surgical technician with the 232nd General Hospital; honored with the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Meritorious Unit Award
• retired from Inland Steel Container Co. and was a member of the VFW Post No. 3267 and American Legion Post No. 397; parishioner of St. Angela Merici Church
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Homer R. Watts Jr.

• age 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hamilton County, Ind., died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Shirley Clark Watts; his mother, Rena B. Watts; one son, Nathan Hunter; six daughters, Dawn Barrera and husband, Ramon, Dana Savant and husband, Shane, Adda Penn and husband, Kenneth, Celest Hunter and fiancee’, Lee French, Elisa Garcia and Christy Wheeler and husband, Wayne; three brothers, Chris Watts, Wayne Watts and Donald Watts and wife, Judy; six sisters, Jackie Jackson, Karen LeBoeuf and husband, Pete, Sue Sue Bollinger and husband, Eric, Melanie Barker and husband, Billy, Kellie Dagenhardt and husband, Bryan, and Wendy Phillips and husband, Mike; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Homer R. Watts Sr.; and one son-in-law, Enrico Garcia
• owned and operated Kem View Pharmacy
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

November 14, 2007

Yahne Denise Adams

• age 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Barbara W. Tillman and husband, Robert, and James Bingham Sr. and wife, Doris; three sons, Jacobe Jeremiah, Travone Alexander and Trestine Adams; and 11 sisters, Virginia Martin and husband, Ellis, Gloria Smith and husband, Earl, Mary Boykin and husband, Willie, Betty Lagarde and husband, James, Lisa Johnnie Richmond, Tina Askins and husband, Larry, of Houma, Penny Smith and husband, Ben, of Jonesboro, Ga., Katina Denson and husband, Clarence, Shantel Johnson and husband, Dalton, Claudette Alexis and husband, Jamora, and Kayla Smith of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Virginia Smith Robinson, Alex Walker, Charles Edward Brown and Emily Bingham
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Jacob Loren Babin

• age 27, a native of New Orleans, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• memorial service Thursday at Shoreline Christian Center in Austin, Texas
• survived by one daughter, Jaylen; one son, Micah; his father and stepmother, Ronnie and Karry Babin; his mother and stepfather, Ronda and Steve Carroll; two brothers, Kristian and Joshua Babin; two stepbrothers, Cody and Chris; and his grandparents, Leland and Evelyn Babin, Mary Whitney, John and Betty Carr and B.J. and Pat Doyle
• All Faiths Funeral Services

Enola B. Brassette

• age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with graveside service Thursday in Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Lyn Brassette and wife, Sammie; two daughters, Shryel Billiot and husband, Pete, and Pamela Brassette; three sisters, Inez Trahan, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Burman J. Brassette; her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; two brothers, Ollie Breaux and Milton Breaux; and four sisters, Louise Porche, Stella Boyne, Nobie Foret and Anna Lee Hebert
• member of First Assembly of God of Houma
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lou Ethel Wade Bush

• age 55, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville at 5:11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in New Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Arthur Bush; one daughter, Shalona Bush Lewis; two sons, Arthelius and John Bush; five brothers, Carlton and Paul Wade of Napoleonville, Mercer Wade Sr. of Atlanta, George Moore Sr. of Baker and Irvin Moore Sr. of Zachary; two sisters, Elemenia W. Johnson of Napoleonville and Beatrice W. Robinson of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Evella ‘Belle’ Felarise Cheramie

• age 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:49 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• funeral service today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Nelson Cheramie Jr., Terry Cheramie Sr. and Daniel Cheramie Sr.; two daughters, Anna Cheramie Hebert and Merlene Cheramie Sunday; two brothers, Gilbert and Jimmy Felarise; two sisters, Inez "Bee" Guidry and Laura Mae Bergeron; 14 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Cheramie Sr.; her parents, Ferdnand and Eleana C. Felarise; one daughter, Nora Lee Cheramie; two brothers, Ezaman and Norman Felarise; and one sister, Enola Guidry
• member of the Ladies of La Salette Altar Society and the Golden Meadow Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bobnel White Collins

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• funeral services today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Anthony R. Collins Sr. and wife, Mary Ann; four daughters, Bernadette C. Jackson, Debra A. Adams, Barbara G. Toussaint and husband, Isiah, and Marlene S. Collins; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Collins; her parents, Melvina C. White and Prentis White Sr.; one brother, Prentis White Jr.; and her grandparents, Betsy Creasy Celestin and Robert Celestin
• nursing assistant and was Jehovah’s Witness
• Community Funeral Home

Jules Fanguy Jr.

• age 97, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Larose, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• funeral service today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Widley Fanguy and wife, Dorothy, and Aaron Fanguy; two daughters, Hilda Guidry and Carolyn Cooley and husband, Freddie; one sister, Emma Naquin; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Edwina Ledet Fanguy; his parents, Jules Sr. and Eloway Price Fanguy; one son, Donald Fanguy and wife, Bessie; one son-in-law, Louis Guidry; six brothers, Clarence, Ivy, Freddie, Earl, Moise and Roy Fanguy; and two sisters, Stella Luke and Irene Collins
• member of the Holy Name Society and a church usher for many years at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Joseph Oneil ‘Rocky’ Lassere

• age 66, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; Reflective Service today at the funeral home, conducted by Duane Bland, pastor of the Thibodaux Family Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Emery Lassere and Gasper "Gabby" Lassere; two daughters, Amy Mike and Wendy Guidry and husband, Michael; two brothers, Eugene and Adam Lassere; five sisters, Mrs. Roy (Lorrane) Kramer, Mrs. James (Loretta) Chenier, Mrs. Fred (Ella Mae) Chenier, Mrs. Elvis (Therese) Mars and Mrs. Cameron (Gilda) Morvant; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Gabriel and Christyn Lassere, T.C. and Sonny Keplinger, Cheyenna Willis and Shelby and Brandon Guidry; and one great-grandchild, Layton Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Oneil Lassere; one son-in-law, Joey Mike; and one daughter-in-law, Michelle C. Lassere
• retired from Local No. 60 Plumbers and Steamfitters; devoted his last eight years to Amy’s Country Candles serving vendors throughout Louisiana
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Wade J. Martin

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 10:27 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Lockport; religious service Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife, Keturah Coleman Martin; one daughter, Leah Joy Thompson and husband, Charles; one brother, M.J. Martin; and three sisters, Maudry LeBoeuf, Annie Rae Primm and Lois Lackey
• preceded in death by his parents, Menton and Rosa Duplantis Martin
• minister with Jehovah’s Witness
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eva Poiencot Prestenbach

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; mass Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kenneth Prestenbach and wife, Marjorie, and Rickey Prestenbach; four daughters, Diana Hodge, Laura O’quinn and husband, Jerry, Mary Breaux and husband, Carroll, and Sheren Talbot and husband, Glynn; one brother, Vergis Poiencot; one sister, Virgin Rodrigue; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nave Prestenbach; her parents, Henry and Edna Bergeron Poiencot; one son-in-law, Wayne Hodge; four brothers, Raymond, Abner, Lloyd and Harvey Poiencot; and two sisters, Henriella Bourg and Edna Hudson
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

November 15, 2007

Emmet Joseph Arboneaux Jr.

• native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette for most of his life, died peacefully at his home in Jennings Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; funeral service Friday in La Chapelle de Martin and Castille, with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park
• survived by his second wife, Josie K. Arboneaux; four daughters, Debra Lyon and husband, Kenneth, Karen Jones and husband, Conrad, Claire Shaw and husband, Danny, and Ann Dupre and husband, Earl; one son, Emmet J. Arboneaux III and wife, Lyn; three stepsons, Steven Guidry, David Guidry and Mark Guidry; one sister, Della Crawford; one brother, Sterling Arboneaux; 13 grandchildren, Larry Melancon, Mary Inacio, Derek Abshire, Kimberly Lyon, Christopher Lyon, Tina B. Richard, Jeremy Shaw, Jacob Shaw, Steve Forehand, Tyler Dupre, Christy Arboneaux, Byran Arboneaux and Eric Arboneaux; two great-grandchildren, Anthony Richard and Sloane Elizabeth Inacio; and three step-grandchildren, Nicole, Tara and Josie Ray
• preceded in death by his parents, Emmet and Marie Ayo Arboneaux; one daughter, Sybil Thompson; one sister, Phyllis Carlos; one grandchild, Julia K. Meche; one great-grandchild, Baby Manuel; his first wife, Mary Anne Arboneaux; and his third wife, Betty F. Arboneaux
• proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and Navy in the latter part of World War II with the 48th Field Artillery Battalion located at Camp Beale, Calif.; after serving, he worked out of Lafayette in the oilfield
• enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends
• pallbearers were his beloved grandchildren
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home

Marguerite Hoffmann Norris

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:54 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Angela Crighton and husband, Alexander III; two stepdaughters, Leigh Chandler and husband, Mike, and Laura Fisher and husband, Chris; one brother, John Hoffmann and wife, Mollie; three step-grandchildren, Clint Chandler, Clay Chandler and Callie Fisher; one niece, Janis A. Shearer; and two nephews, Lee F. and Stuart J. Hoffmann
• preceded in death by her husband, George O. Norris III; her parents, Camile F. Hoffmann and Marguerite Pierson Hoffmann; and her grandparents, Arthur and Zoe Hoffmann and John and Emily Pierson
• retired in May 1997 from Nicholls State University English Department
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joey Paul Savoie

• age 47, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Anna Belle Plaisance Savoie; one daughter, Ashley Savoie; three brothers, Terry Savoie and wife, Melanie, Rusty Savoie and wife, Lynette, and Jace Savoie; two sisters, Mitzi Doucet and Jill Arabie; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Albert Savoie; and one brother, Timothy Savoie
• Falgout Funeral Home

Percy Alvin Ward

• age 71, a native of St. Elmo and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Bishop Arthur Ward and wife, Henrietta, of Detroit, Bishop Joshua Ward and wife, Martha, of Detroit, Major Randolph Ward and wife, Irene, of Savannah, Ga., Sidney Ward and wife, Druzella, of Houma and Emile Sims and wife, Sharon, of St. Elmo; one stepbrother, Kermit Washington of Arizona; and one sister, Sadie Thigpin of East St. Louis, Mo.
• preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary Briggs Ward; his parents, Junius and Louise Ward; two brothers, Israel Clarence Ward and the Rev. Robert Ward; four sisters, Louise Barnes, Dorothy Morris, Vearline Batiste and Evella Thompson; and his grandparents, Hezekiah and Emma Ward
• owner/operator of Ward’s Auto and Body and Fender Shop; member of The Southern Echoes of Houma, The Southern Travelers of Houma, Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & AM and Samuel Right Chapter No. 40; member of First Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Arthur Jay Wendell

• age 58, a native of Lake Charles, a former resident of Houma, and resident of Bethany, died following a prolonged illness on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• visitation Friday at Forest Park Funeral Home in Shreveport; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Gordon and Betty Wendell; his wife of 30 years, Lora Taylor; and two sons, Arthur Jay Wendell III of Bethany and Mason Cyrus Wendell, now serving with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii
• retired BellSouth Facility Tech with 31 years of service
• Forest Park Funeral Home

 

November 16, 2007

George Belt Jr.

• age 82, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bertrandville, died at his home Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Margaret Breaux Belt of Bertrandville; six daughters, Rosalie Lewis and husband, Donald, Doris Walker of Bertrandville, Joyce Holmes and husband, Jessie, Beatrice and Jack of New Orleans, Mary Nell Walker of Napoleonville and Brenda Belt of Dorseyville; three sons, George Belt III, Arthur Belt of Bertrandville and Charles Belt and wife, Melanie, of Dorseyville; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Welmon and Audrey Breaux, Hansen Breaux of Bertrandville and Mildred Breaux of Napoleonville; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, George Belt Sr. and Mary Williams Belt; one son, Anthony Belt; and one son-in-law, Christopher Walker Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Norris J. Benoit

• age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Waguespack Benoit; two sons, Larry Benoit and Randy Benoit; one daughter, Sylvia B. Trosclair; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Joachim and Melvina Rodrigue Benoit; five brothers, Alcess, Valcour, Alces, Stanley and Norman Benoit; and one sister, Cora B. Gautreaux
• World War II veteran, a former Lafourche Parish School Bus Driver and a retired maintenance person for the Thibodaux Police Department
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Leola Dupre Falgout Detiveaux

• age 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Gary Falgout Jr. and wife, Debra, of Gray; five daughters, Brenda Scott and husband, Earl Jr. "Tootsie" of Houma, Jean Ellen Morris and husband, Charles "Chuck" of Montgomery, Ill., Crystal Duplantis and husband, Clark, of Dulac, Sheri Falgout and Stephanie Falgout of Houma; one brother, Herbert Dupre of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Falgout; her second husband, Rufus Detiveaux; her parents, Cleveland Dupre and Hattie Rogers Dupre; and two sisters, Theresa Authement and Tina Marie Dupre
• homemaker, former owner of Hwy 24 Seafood and Restaurant, sales person for Hattie Dress Shop and a laborer for Authement Canning Co.; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willie Albert ‘Rocking Willie’ Haynes Jr.

• age 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by one son, Dejuan Renfroe; one daughter, Letisha Carvin; five sisters, Louise Foster, Lillie Mae Green, Mildred Howard, Dorothy Nolan and Audrey Palmer; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Audrict Haynes; his parents, Mable and Willie Albert Haynes Sr.; three brothers, Joseph Wallace, Leonard Wilson and Walter Wilson Sr.; and his grandparents, Sarah Joseph and Louie Robertson Sr.
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Gertie Mae Rhodes Johnson

• age 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
• religious service Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Gloria J. Butler and husband, Roy, of Thibodaux, Kathleen J. Simon and husband, LeEdward Sr. of Houston, and Beryl J. Bailey and husband, Horace Sr., of Lakeland, Fla.; two sons, Warren J. Johnson and Samuel J. Johnson III, both of Thibodaux; one stepson, Glenn Flakes and wife, Mary, of Thibodaux; three brothers, Earl "E.J." Rhodes and wife, Theresa, Thomas J. Rhodes of Thibodaux and Lloyd Bernard Rhodes of Houston; four sisters, Lisker R. Wagner and Lillian R. Johnson and husband, Earl Sr., of Thibodaux, Thelma Rhodes of Houston, and Eula Pearl Emanuel of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Johnson Jr.; her parents, Madison and Maggie Williams Rhodes; one son, Reginald L. Braud; two daughters, Barbara J. Johnson and Carol J. Winston; three brothers, James Sr., Edward and Aaron Rhodes Sr.; four sisters, Erma R. Young, Fabiola Rhodes, Victoria R. Jones and Elouise R. Peltier; and her grandparents, Aaron and Irene Fletcher Rhodes and Hudson and Mariah Johnson Williams
• member of Moses Baptist Church and a member of the choir; member of Home Mission, served on the Deaconess Board and a member of the 5th District Southern Association until her health failed. She was also a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23, Order of Easter Star, American Legion Raymond Stafford Post No. 513 Auxiliary and VFW Post No. 5097 Auxiliary
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Wade J. Martin

• age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 10:27 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• funeral services Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Keturah Coleman Martin; one daughter, Leah Joy Thompson and husband, Charles; one brother, Maiston "M.J." Martin of Dularge; and three sisters, Maudry LeBoeuf of Bourg and Annie Rae Primm and Lois Lackey, both of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Mantin and Rosa Duplantis Martin; and two brothers, Forest and Emery Martin
• minister with Jehovah’s Witness
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annie Poindexter Rollins

• age 88, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Randolph Rollins and wife, Sheila, of Las Vegas; three sisters, Laura Royal, Naomi Mckay and Hazel Johnson, all of Gibson; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Rollins Sr.; her parents, Townsend and Castina Matthews Poindexter; one son, William Rollins Jr.; three brothers, Willie, Lloyd and Albert Poindexter; and two sisters, Mildred P. Mallet and Rosetta P. Maryland
• homemaker and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Melazie Guidry Thibodaux

• age 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 12 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lovancie Thibodaux; two daughters, Rose Breaux and husband, J.P., and Rita St. Pierre and husband, Danny; one brother, Ignace Guidry; one sister, Levie Crochet; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Guidry Sr. and Mary Pitre Guidry; five brothers, Eugene, Rene, Lawless, Clay and Charles Guidry Jr.; and four sisters, Esther Ledet, Juanita Lirette, Gertie Gervais and Viola Tivet
• parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Arthur Jay Wendell

• age 58, a native of Lake Charles, a former resident of Houma, and resident of Bethany, died following a prolonged illness on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• visitation today at Forest Park Funeral Home in Shreveport; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Gordon and Betty Wendell; his wife of 30 years, Lora Taylor; and two sons, Arthur Jay Wendell III of Bethany and Mason Cyrus Wendell, now serving with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii
• retired BellSouth Facility Tech with 31 years of Service; an avid hunter and fisherman
• Forest Park Funeral Home

 

November 17, 2007

Vernice Folse Brock

• age 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
• visitation today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, James Brock and wife, Bertha; two daughters, Lois Peltier and husband, Tracy, and Paulette Hymel and husband, Grant; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Brock; her parents, Amazon Folse and Francoise Rome Folse; one son, Barry Thomas Brock; three brothers, Amazon Folse Jr., Daniel Ried Folse and Leo Folse; and two sisters, Yvonne Waguespack and Lois Folse
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Shirley T. Lamark Hill

• age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christian Church of God in Christ in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Scherida Hill Jackson, Anita Hill and Lisa Sanders, all of Thibodaux; three sons, Edward Hill Jr., Earl Brown III and Eugene Steib, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Calvin Lamark of Houston and Edward Lamark of Houma; three stepbrothers, Wilbert Lee Sr., August Haughton Sr. and Claiborne D. Haughton, all of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Hazel Lee Anderson of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lamark Sr. and Queen Ester Sims Lamark
• Pentecostal
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Eve ‘T-Eve’ Perrin St. Pierre

• age 100, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Stillman St. Pierre and George St. Pierre; two daughters, Melva Buder and Lorena Serigny; one sister, Jaunita Folse; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmond St. Pierre; her parents, Joseph Perrin and Loretta Adams Perrin; one daughter, Louitta Watkins; and two brothers, Diette Perrin and Alidior Perrin
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

November 18, 2007

Christine Ann Breaux

• age 68, a native of Gibson and a resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
• visitation today and until funeral time Monday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel; funeral service Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ernest Anthony Breaux; two daughters, Christy and husband, Keith LeBlanc, and Denise and husband, Fletcher Dryden; one brother, James E. Seaholm; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Howard Reeve; her parents, Carl and Myrtle Poole Seaholm; and one sister, Susie Clubb
• member of Christ Baptist Church; member of the Lions Club of West Houma, a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award and a Valedictorian of the 1957 graduating class of Terrebonne High School
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joyce Rita Pitre Callais

• age 76, a native of Montegut and a resident of Cut Off, died at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norman Joseph Callais; two daughters, Camille Jude Callais Pitre and Lea Marie Callais; one sister, June Evelyn Marie Pitre; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Camile Joseph Pitre and Pearl Mary Picou Pitre
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Dewey S. ‘Pop’ Rivette

• age 83, a native of Franklin and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
• memorial services announced at a later date
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Yolanda M. Rivette; one son, Kenneth "Keno" Rivette and wife, Jackie; one daughter, Brenda R. Willis and husband, Stafford; five grandchildren, Deandra Pachall and husband, Jimmy, Leah Domangue and husband, Drake, Darla Sampley and husband, Tim, and Jared Willis and Corey Rivette; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one son, Larry J. Rivette; and two grandsons, Craig M. Rivette and Todd A. Rivette
• former employee of Superior/Mobile and former owner of Milling Tools Inc.; World War II veteran and a Mason
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Maurice Gerald Rome

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yves LeBlanc Rome; five daughters, Beth Larke and husband, James, Isabelle Tabor and husband, Thomas, Becky Whitney and husband, Michael, Aimee Leckelt and husband, Keith, and Angie Walsh and husband, Tim; three sons, Maurice "Jerry" Rome and wife Yvonne, Philip Rome and wife, Tammy, and Edward Rome and wife, Connie; 16 grandchildren, Melissa Larke Lawrence, Sarah, James and Jeffery Larke, Jeri Ann and Gerald Rome, Zachary, Kacie and Joshua Rome, Rebecca and Isabelle Tabor, Anna Wheeler, Emma Whitney and Nicholas, Christopher and Charlotte Rome; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Alex Lawrence; one sister, Shirley Watkins; and three sisters-in-law, Myrtle Rome, Grace Rome and Jackie Rome
• preceded in death by his parents, George Homer Rome and Agnes Gaudet Rome; one son, Stephen Matthew Rome, two sisters, Virgie Broussard and Margaret Kohnke; three brothers, George Jr., Harding and Gerald Rome; and three brothers-in-law, Elmo Broussard, Peter Kohnke and Judge Louis Watkins
• veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines; founded and opened Bayou Marine Corp. and remained active until his death; enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and reading; treasured time spent with his family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Albertha ‘Peggy’ Turner

• age 81, a native of Houma and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Nov. 13, 2007
• visitation till funeral time Monday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jesse James Darci Turner of Houma; one stepson, Huey P. Lyons of Houma; one daughter, Deborah Roosevelt Thomas; one stepdaughter, Joanetta Turner Parker; and her devoted cousin and caretaker Ora Royal White of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, James E. Turner; her parents, James Townsend and Mary Scrubb; and two stepsons, Freddie Turner and Calvin Turner
• member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church and a retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

 

November 19, 2007

Sementra Barrow

• age 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph L. Barrow; two sons, Rodney Barrow of Austell, Ga., and Tony Barrow of Baton Rouge; four grandsons, Terrance Scott of Okinawa, Japan, Justin Tregessor of New Jersey and Savian and Sayondre Williams of Thibodaux; one daughter, Tammy M. Williams and husband, Sam, of Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Samarri Williams of Thibodaux; four brothers, Ronald Hickman and wife, Brenda, of Columbia, S.C., Roy Taylor of Houma and Eric and Eddie Taylor of Los Angeles; three sisters, Charlene Hickman of Utah, Donna Semien of Peoriz, Ariz., and Sybil "Renee" Tylor of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
• preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Turner Hickman and Edward Taylor; her stepfather, Charley Hickman; her goddaughter, Rochelle Wolfe; one sister, Sherry Taylor; and her grandparents, Thomas and Millie Turner
• retired parts manager with Sears of 32 years; Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Rita Marse Delatte

• age 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Barry Delatte and wife, Carol, and Larry Delatte and wife, Nadine; two daughters, Enola Waguespack and husband, Terrell, and Suzanne Rome and husband, Alfred; one brother, Bernard Marse; three sisters, Bernadette Tregre and husband, Alcide, Claire Gauthreaux and husband, Ed, and Teen Hymel and husband, Kelsey; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, William Delatte; her parents, Severas Sr. and Procla Falgoust Marse; one son, Billy Delatte; three brothers, Leonard, Augustin and Severas Marse Jr.; and two grandchildren, Debra Waguespack and Chad W. Delatte
• Rose Lynn Funeral Home

Nelda Marie Duplantis Hebert

• age 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s at 1 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry W. "Pinky" Hebert Jr. of Chauvin; two daughters, Cassandra H. Young of Chauvin and Tansey H. Leonard and husband, Robert, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gervais Duplantis and Louise Eschete Duplantis; two sons, Lemuel Hebert and Averill Hebert; two daughters, Melissa Hebert Howard and Vanessa Hebert; and two brothers, Magnus Duplantis and Renee "Rannie" Duplantis
• homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion and VFW; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• pallbearers were Caine Howard, Gil Howard, Callie Howard, Dustin Leonard, Ross Leonard, Coty Young and Ronnie Young
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joy Olivier Marie

• age 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Russell Paul Marie; one son, Cory Jason Marie; one daughter, Shelly Marie Redmond and husband, Greg; two brothers, Gillis Olivier Jr. and wife, Jackie, and Dennis Olivier and wife, Paula; and three sisters, Brenda O. Guilbeau, Rita O. Guidry and husband, Donald, and Penne O. Dornan and husband, Mike
• preceded in death by her parents, Gillis Olivier Sr. and Louise Vidal Olivier; and one sister, Sandra Olivier
• homemaker, a member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, St. Louis Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, St. Louis Altar Society and St. Louis Bereavement Committee; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Pearl Guillot Pitre

• age 94, a native of Plattenville and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Charlene Pitre Guillot and husband, Elmo; one son, Ronald Pitre and wife, Beverly; one sister, Una Helen Guillot; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her huband, Aswell Peter Pitre; her parents, Michel Guillot and Angele Landry Guillot; three siblings, Twilla Blanchard, Landry Guillot and Claude Guillot; and one grandchild, Tod Pitre
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Norris Joseph Robichaux

• age 102, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Julius Robichaux and wife, Maria, and Aaron Robichaux and wife, Nelly; seven daughters, Albert Sexton, Eveline Theriot, Ena Luke, Etta Ledet and husband, Ivan, Bertha "Mae Mae" Pellegrin and husband, Steven, Norma Sevin and husband, Brent, and Anna Lee Robertson; one sister, Gertie Pellegrin; 30 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and 62 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Agnolia Chaisson Robichaux; his parents, Adam J. and Marie Duplantis Robichaux; seven grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Oliver and Irvin Robichaux; and six sisters, Clavia Pellegrin, Olivia Pellegrin, Lena Authement, Lucretia Champagne, Eva Defelice and Florence Lapeyrouse
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Maurice Gerard Rome

• age 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
• funeral service today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yves LeBlanc Rome; five daughters, Beth Larke and husband, James, Isabelle Tabor and husband, Thomas, Becky Whitney and husband, Michael, Aimee Leckelt and husband, Keith, and Angie Walsh and husband, Tim; three sons, Maurice "Jerry" Rome and wife Yvonne, Philip Rome and wife, Tammy, and Edward Rome and wife, Connie; 16 grandchildren, Melissa Larke Lawrence, Sarah, James and Jeffery Larke, Jeri Ann and Gerard Rome, Zachary, Kacie and Joshua Rome, Rebecca and Isabelle Tabor, Anna Wheeler, Emma Whitney and Nicholas, Christopher and Charlotte Rome; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Alex Lawrence; one sister, Shirley Watkins; and three sisters-in-law, Myrtle Rome, Grace Rome and Jackie Rome
• preceded in death by his parents, George Homer Rome and Agnes Gaudet Rome; one son, Stephen Matthew Rome, two sisters, Virgie Broussard and Margaret Kohnke; three brothers, George Jr., Harding and Gerald Rome; and three brothers-in-law, Elmo Broussard, Peter Kohnke and Judge Louis Watkins
• proud veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines; founded and opened Bayou Marine Corp. and remained active until his death; enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and reading; treasured time spent with his family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

November 20, 2007

Edna Hebert Allemand

• age 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her lifetime friend, Lester Allemand; one son, Nathan J. Allemand Jr. and wife, Tessa R. Allemand; three sisters, Lucille Stroder, Elsie Stevens and Alice H. Eschette; and two grandchildren, Amanda and Donavon Allemand
• preceded in death by her parents, Celeste and Foreman Hebert; one son, Jacques P. Allemand; one daughter, Dana M. Allemand; one brother, Tilman Hebert; and one sister, Marie Louise Bruce
• enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Junius Joseph ‘Man’ Arceneaux Sr.

• age 88, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 5:01 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ant