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Obituaries March, 2008 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  02 May 2008

March 1, 2008

Louis Arnold Cloutier

• age 77, a native of Bermuda, La., died in Lafayette General Hospital with his children by his side on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
• funeral services today at the Church of the Immaculate Conception
• survived by his children, Dr. Louis Arnold Cloutier Jr. and wife, Vicki, of Houma, Suzette Cloutier Fiallos of Honduras, Lisa Cloutier McCowen and husband, Danny, of Lafayette, son-in-law, Billy Joseph Harrington of Natchitoches, Wilbur Guy Cloutier III and wife, Tracee, of Cut Off and Christi Cloutier Cupp and husband, Calvin, of Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Marie Cloutier LeGrand and husband, Paul, of New Orleans; brother-in-law, Ted Duggan of Bermuda; two brothers, Alex Cloutier and wife, Marilyn of Navarre, Fla., and Keith Cloutier and wife, Janet, of Richardson, Texas; and his grandchildren, Sarah Cloutier Willis and husband, Michael, Louis Arnold (Trey) Cloutier III, Matthew Odom Cloutier, Victoria Ruth (Tori) Cloutier, Roberto Salvador Fiallos Cloutier and wife, Amy Ham Fiallos, Kristopher Louis Fiallos Cloutier, Virginia Cloutier (Ginna) McCowen, Mary Margaret McCowen, Billy Joseph Drake Harrington, Candice Claire Harrington, Brendan Guy Cloutier, Evan Paul Cloutier, Dylan Kyle Cloutier, Ellen Frances Cupp and Nolan Wayne Cupp
• preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Guy Cloutier; his mother, Eliza Elizabeth Prudhomme Cloutier; his wife, Virginia LeMeur Cloutier; one daughter, Anna Claire Cloutier Harrington; one son-in-law, Roberto Salvador Fiallos; one brother, the Rev. Wilbur Guy Cloutier Jr.; and two sisters, Mary Ethelyn Cloutier and Amelie Cloutier Duggan
• Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home

Lionell Hawkins Sr.

• age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jonesboro, Ga., died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his former wife, Jacqueline H. Pippins of Jonesboro; his fianceé, Ebony Garland of Jonesboro; three sons, Lionel Hawkins Jr. and wife, Kitty, of Conyers, Ga., Jason Hawkins and wife, Kim, and Jermaine Hawkins of Jonesboro; two daughters, Tabitha H. Adams and husband, Rodney, of Thibodaux and Tammy Hawkins of Jonesboro; four brothers, Ray C. Hawkins and wife, Patricia, of Jonesboro, Murphy Hawkins and wife, Everlina, Oscar Hawkins Jr. and wife, Dianne, of Thibodaux and Burnell Hawkins and wife, Constance, of Radcliff, Ky.; and three sisters, Joyce Turner and husband, Bobby, of Thibodaux, Eloise H. Shortridge and Ruby Hawkins of Labadieville
• preceded in death by his parents, Aldena and Oscar Hawkins Sr.; and his grandparents, Eddie and Lubertha Hawkins, Lou Ella and Christopher Bolt Sr.
• Baptist
• Willie Watkins Funeral Home of Atlanta and Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Troy Anthony Lirette

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:51 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Janice Trahan Clements and Dwayne Clements of Houma; his father, Don Joseph Lirette of Chauvin; two sons, Tyler Anthony Lirette of Chauvin and Christopher Lirette of Macon, Ga.; one daughter, Tricia Ann Lirette of Houma; and one sister, Tina Duplantis and husband, Errol, of Sarepta
• respiratory therapist for Children’s Hospital and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Steve J. Navarre Sr.

• age 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Denham Springs, died after a massive stroke and heart failure Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
• survived by his wife, Mary B. Navarre; one son, Steve J. Navarre Jr.; and one sister, Mary N. Cortez
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alterine Navarre; and one sister, Gayle Navarre Thibodaux
• machinist

Hasley Luke "Tee" Prosperie

• age 72, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• visitation Sunday and Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Jane Matherne Prosperie of Bourg; two sons, David Paul Prosperie and wife, Rhonda Allemand Prosperie, and Mike "Cuz" Prosperie and wife, Yvonne Pellegrin Prosperie, of Houma; two daughters, Carla Peeler and husband, Ronnie, of Houma, and Christine Himel and husband, Keith, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three brothers, Gerald Prosperie, Louis Prosperie Jr. and Bert Prosperie; four sisters, Hannah Gayle, Maryetta Ellender, Wendy Lou Lirette and Ann Claire Bonvillain; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Prosperie and wife, Kristin, of Slidell, Tobie Prosperie of Atlanta, Ashli and Noah Prosperie of Houma, Christopher and Codey Peeler of Houma and Heide and Heather Himel of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and one step-grandchild, Breana Hyde of Slidell
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Hasley Prosperie Sr. and Bessie Margaret Duplantis Prosperie; and two sisters, Betty Babin and Diane Rhodes
• retired boat captain and was a past president of Montegut Lions Club, a present member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8616 in Pointe-aux-Chenes and a past member of Krewe of Terranians
• loved his dog, Missy; loved hunting, fishing and loved to watch his grandkids play sports; served in the U.S. Army; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 2, 2008

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Babin Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• visitation Monday 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 his wife, Jewell Levron Babin of Houma; two sons, Eugene Babin Jr. of Houma and Brian Babin and wife, Jeannie, of Gray; three grandchildren, Brad Babin and friend, Hope, Lenee Babin and Breanna Babin; one step-grandson, Brandon Naquin and wife, Jessica; one step-great-grandchild, Isabella Naquin; one close friend, Beckie LeBoeuf; and his dog, Tiger
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin; and one brother, Dudley Babin
• retired pumper/specialist for Texaco and a famous musician who loved hunting, fishing and his family; U.S. Army veteran; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Genieve Marie Colwart Faucheaux

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, John Ezra Faucheaux III and wife, Donna, and Rene Faucheaux and wife, Naomi, of Houma; three daughters, Cora Lee Fitch and husband, David, Jean Salinas and husband, Joe, and Judy Arceneaux and husband, Terry, of Houma; two sisters, Mary Lee Trahan and husband, Randall, and Diana "Susie" Edwards of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Ezra Faucheaux Jr.; and her parents, Alvin Joseph Colwart and Doris Marie Duplantis Colwart
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dudline "Rat" Griffin

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008
• visitation today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and 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
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Cookie" Griffin Sr.; four sons, Louis Jr., Curment, Dean and Ernie Griffin; two daughters Edwanna Cheramie and Maureen Pagliughi; three sisters, Nolia Anselmi, Clorinda Punch and Rosie Jean Vizer; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Silas J. and Cesla Cheramie Vizer; one borther, Glannis Vizer; and three sisters, Lena Crosby, Rozina Duet and Rose Marie Vizer
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; retired religion teacher
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Eldon "Curly" Richard Harrall Sr.

• age 76, a native of Custer City, Okla., and resident of Dayton, Nev., died at 4:18 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• graveside service Tuesday at St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by his fiancé, Gelda Hoffman; one son, Eldon Harrall Jr. and wife, Sylvia Cressoine Harrall, of Houma; one daughter, Reneé Pearl Gustavson of New Orleans; one brother, Charles Eugene Harrall of Dayton; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Fern Combs Harrall; his parents, Charles E. Harrall and Edith Henderson Harrall; and one son, Ronald Mason Harrall Sr.
• retired self-employed auctioneer; U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion, Dayton Chamber of Commerce and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8669 in Dayton; member of Grace Lutheran Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joy Fanguy Levy

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:24 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• private service with cremation at Crematorium Inc. in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Carolyn Levy; and one sister, Joan Oubre
• preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Levy and one daughter, Stella Joy Levy
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Troy Anthony Lirette

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:51 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Janice Trahan Clements and Dwayne Clements of Houma; his father, Don Joseph Lirette of Chauvin; two sons, Tyler Anthony Lirette of Chauvin and Christopher Lirette of Macon, Ga.; one daughter, Tricia Ann Lirette of Houma; and one sister, Tina Duplantis and husband, Errol, of Sarepta
• respiratory therapist for Children’s Hospital and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rose Lafleur Ortego

• age 83, a native and resident of Washington, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas
• visitation Saturday and to funeral time today at Melancon Funeral Home of Opelousas; rosary prayed Saturday; funeral service today at Immaculate Conception Church in Washington with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Brian T. Ortego and wife, Joy, of Washington, Craig S. Ortego and wife, Sally, of Carencro and Lionel T. "Lonnie" Ortego Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Opelousas; six daughters, Joan O. Dugas and husband, Al, of Parker, Colo., Pamela O. Landreneau and husband, Dwight, of Washington, Renee O. Doucet and husband, Greg, of Washington, Cathy O. Bueche and husband, Phil, of Houma, Jamie O. Milke and husband, Drury, of Lafayette and Frances O. Scott and husband, Greg, of Thompson Station, Tenn.; four sisters, Juliette Venable, Catherine St. Cyr and husband, Dale, Annie L. Bidstrup and husband, Herman, all of Washington, and Sandra L. Mistric and husband, Buster, of Opelousas; two sisters-in-law, Belle Lafleur of Opelousas and Cora Lee Lafleur of Baton Rouge; 24 grandchildren, Christian Cobb, Alison Campbell, Douglas Ortego, Stephen Ortego, Annie Ortego, Dawn Dugas Kallio, Chad Dugas, Jeanne Buller, Sara Kleinpeter, Lauren Landreneau, Eric Doucet, Sean Doucet, Jared Bueche, Mallory Bueche, Austin Milke, Emily Milke, Dru Milke, Danielle Scott, Alex Scott, Sam Scott, Buddy Ortego, Morgan Broussard, Eric Milam, Maggie Milke; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Thomas Ortego Sr., who died June 13, 2003; her parents, Alexander Joseph Lafleur and the former Lima Rose Brignac; two brothers, Robert Lafleur and Lionel Lafleur; and three sisters, Anna Belle Simoneaux, Sister Monica "Flo" Lafleur and Marie L. Chapman
• retired surgical nurse with Opelousas General Hospital; military veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy as a naval nurse during World War II; member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the American Legion, Ladies Auxillary and Rosary Group
• pallbearers: Stephen Ortego, Eric Doucet, Sean Doucet, Buddy Ortego, Douglas Ortego, Chad Dugas, Austin Milke and Alex Scott; honorary pallbearers: Sam Scott, Dru Milke, Jared Bueche and Eric Milam
• Melancon Funeral Home of Opelousas

Anita Thibodeaux Picou

• age 94, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:49 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three daughters, Claudette Picou Dryden and husband, David, Nell Picou Robert and husband, Rodney C., Chris Picou Hebert and husband, Henry J.; one son, Robert Wilson Picou Sr. and wife, Brenda Giardina; nine grandchildren, Anita Dryden Thibodaux, Tina Dryden Landry, Patricia Robert Moore, Stephen Robert, Natalie Robert Tassin, Ryan Hebert, Kade Hebert, Robert "Bobby" Picou Jr., Billy Picou; one step-grandchild, Rodney "Rod" Robert; ten great-grandchildren, Brian Dyrden Jr., Brock Landry, Jenna Landry, Katie Thibodaux, Kensey Thibodaux, Peyton Picou, Allie Picou, Lindsey Collins, Seth Moore and Cooper Robert; and one sister, Ruth Thibodeaux Pelletier of Nashua, N.H.
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson R. Picou; one daughter, Anne Carol Picou; her parents, Freddie C. Thibodeaux and Anniest LeBlanc Thibodeaux; one sister, Jeanne T. Duplantis; two brothers, Earl C. Thibodeaux and Fred J. Thibodeaux; and two grandsons, Brian Dryden and Kendall Dryden
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was a member and former Vice-Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America and a member of the Legion of Mary
• worked as a saleswoman at Dupont’s, Richard’s Variety Store, Lewald’s, The Leader Store and Godchaux’s Department Store
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hasley Luke "Tee" Prosperie

• age 72, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• visitation today and Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Jane Matherne Prosperie of Bourg; two sons, David Paul Prosperie and wife, Rhonda Allemand Prosperie, and Michael "Cuz" Prosperie and wife, Yvonne Pellegrin Prosperie, of Houma; two daughters, Carla Peeler and husband, Ronnie, of Houma, and Christine Himel and husband, Keith, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three brothers, Gerald Prosperie, Louis Prosperie Jr. and Bert Prosperie; four sisters, Hannah Gayle, Maryetta Ellender, Wendy Lou Lirette and Ann Claire Bonvillain; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Prosperie and wife, Kristin, of Slidell, Tobie Prosperie of Atlanta, John Prosperie of Houma, Ashli and Noah Prosperie of Houma, Christopher and Codey Peeler of Houma and Heidi and Heather Himel of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and one step-great-grandchild, Breana Hyde of Slidell
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis Hasley Prosperie Sr. and Bessie Margarite Duplantis Prosperie; and two sisters, Betty Babin and Diane Rhodes
• retired boat captain and was a past president of Montegut Lions Club, a present member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8616 in Pointe-aux-Chenes and a past member of Krewe of Terranians
• loved his dog, Missy; loved hunting, fishing and loved to watch his grandkids play sports; served in the U.S. Army; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Earnest L. Spangler

• age 55, a native of Winnfield and resident of Summit, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Sue Giroir Spangler of Summit; two sons, Brandon Spangler and wife, Danna, and Michael Neugent and wife, Kathy; one brother, Jim Spangler and wife, Donna; one sister, Margie Leslie and husband, Jerry; and six grandchildren, Brayden Spangler, Ashley Neugent, Brandon Neugent, Troy Neugent, Brittany Sobert and Meagan Sobert
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Spangler and Katie Spangler; one brother, Herbert B. Spangler; and one sister, Barbara Moore
• production superintendent for Blade Energy
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 3, 2008

Eva Breaux Boudreaux Bourg

• age 96, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, Howard P. Boudreaux and wife, Donna, and Giles "Gil" Boudreaux and wife, Dena; three daughters, Olive Flanagan, Cindy Hebert and husband, Bruce, and Gladys Verdun; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Boudreaux; her second husband, Louis Bourg; her parents, Harris and Eveline Matherne Breaux; two sons, Wester and Harold Boudreaux; two infant sons, Sharon and Allen Boudreaux; and three grandchildren
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Babin Sr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• 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 his wife, Jewell Levron Babin of Houma; two sons, Eugene Babin Jr. of Houma and Brian Babin and wife, Jeannie, of Gray; three grandchildren, Brad Babin and friend, Hope, Lenee Babin and Breanna Babin; one step-grandson, Brandon Naquin and wife, Jessica; one step-great-grandchild, Isabella Naquin; one close friend, Beckie LeBoeuf; and his dog, Tiger
• preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin; one brother, Dudley Babin; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Naquin
• retired pumper/specialist for Texaco and a famous musician who loved hunting, fishing and his family
• U.S. Army veteran; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Mae LeBouef LeCompte Dhuet

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Beatrice LeCompte Mahalick and husband, Joseph, of Salisbury, N.C.; one daughter-in-law, Linda LeCompte of Houma; two sisters, Edna Breaux and Betty Marcel of Houma; three grandchildren, Patty Authement and husband, Troy, Clay LeCompte and wife, Liz, and Lauralee Wesson and husband, Jon; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin "Bill" LeCompte; her second husband, Wilbert Dhuet; her parents, Claymile Joseph LeBouef and Beatrice Edith Boudreaux LeBouef; one son, Claymile "C.J." LeCompte; and one sister, Jeanne Naquin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Larry A. Guidry

• age 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:04 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Brent Guidry and wife, Velvet B. Guidry, Bryan Guidry and wife, Kim G. Guidry, and Howie Guidry and wife, Annette B. Guidry; his companion, Doris Sanchez; two sisters, Dorothy Theriot and Faby Leger; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruth G. Guidry; one infant son, Larry Jr.; his parents, Howell and Tavie Guidry; and one sister, Doris Guidry
• loved to fish, go to the dance with friends and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• member of the Lafourche Lodge No. 427 and Shriner; retired president of E&L Enterprises Inc.; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Ned "Sonny" Poche Jr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:33 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally Hoffmann Poche; two sons, Ralph Poche and wife, Tammy, and Jerome Poche and wife, Debbie; three daughters, Sue Manning and husband, Keith, Rachel Bland and husband, Duane, and Robin Constant and husband, John; two brothers, Ronald and Joe Poche; four sisters, Gertrude Boudreaux, Henrietta Benoit, Joyce Usey and Camilla Ledet; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ned J. Poche Sr. and wife, Henrietta; one brother Lloyd Poche; and two sisters, Gloria Templet and Evelyn Poche
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Patricia Chiasson Savoie

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward Savoie Jr.; one son, Edward Savoie III; four daughters, Joan Baye, Ann Thibodaux, Sandra Savoie and Kristy Roger; two brothers, Roy and Harold Chiasson; six sisters, Florence Percle, Margaret Sapia, Amy Powell, Rose Monger, Kathy Adams and Linda Mahler; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ray Chiasson and wife, Florence Oubre Chiasson; and two brothers, Ramond Chiasson and Ronald Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Nolan Joseph Thibodeaux

• age 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mary Pearl Mount Thibodeaux of Houma; one daughter, Becky Hebert and husband, Mark O. Hebert, of Houma; one sister, Yvonne Thibodeaux Martinez of St. Charles Community; two grandchildren, Michael Thibodeaux and wife, Renee Martin Thibodeaux, of Covington and Sarah E. Lachney of Alexandria; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Thibodeaux and Kaleb Thibodeaux of Covington
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Joseph Thibodeaux and Edna Fanguy Thibodeaux; and two brothers, Enos J. Thibodeaux and Roland J. Thibodeaux
• retired vice president for Fireside Life Insurance and was a member of the Elks Lodge and Bayou State Elks Camping Club; U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 4, 2008

Anna Hanley Bourgeois

• age 96, a lifelong resident of Lockport, died peacefully at Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland, Sunday, March 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by one daughter, Anna Marie Bourgeois; two sons, Fernand J. "F.J." Bourgeois Jr. and wife, Julie, and Thomas J. "Tommy" Bourgeois of Baton Rouge; one sister, Lolita H. DeFelice of Raceland; one brother, Dr. Robert Hanley of Lockport; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Fernand "Fifi" J. Bourgeois Sr.; one daughter, Kathleen Mary Bourgeois; her parents, John P. Sr. and Anna Fleming Hanley; six brothers, John P. Hanley Jr., Dr. Fleming Hanley, Dr. Patrick Hanley, Lawrence Hanley, William Hanley and Lionel Hanley; and two sisters, Maud H. Kringle and Alice H. Miller
• retired second-grade teacher for 30 years for the Lafourche Parish School Board; one of eleven children of whom ten received college degrees producing three doctors and six educators; began her teaching career in 1931 at Cut Off High School and retired in 1973 from Lockport Lower Elementary; in her early years of teaching she coached Lockport girls high school basketball as a volunteer coach winning District Champs two years in a row
• an avid LSU sports fan and enjoyed many years of attending LSU football games in Baton Rouge and away games; when she was not able to attend anymore she enjoyed watching the games on TV and every morning she enjoyed drinking her coffee and reading the sports section in the newspaper
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annie Mae LeBouef LeCompte Dhuet

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Beatrice LeCompte Mahalick and husband, Joseph, of Salisbury, N.C.; one daughter-in-law, Linda LeCompte of Houma; two sisters, Edna Breaux and Betty Marcel of Houma; three grandchildren, Patty Authement and husband, Troy, Clay LeCompte and wife, Liz, and Lauralee Wesson and husband, Jon; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin "Bill" LeCompte; her second husband, Wilbert Dhuet; her parents, Claymile Joseph LeBouef and Beatrice Edith Boudreaux LeBouef; one son, Claymile "C.J." LeCompte; and one sister, Jeanne Naquin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roy Paul Domangue Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his beloved wife and sweetheart of 56 years, Catherine Pierpont Domangue of Houma; three sons, Roy Paul Domangue Jr. and wife, Darlene LeDoux, of Gonzales, Ronald "Ron" Domangue and wife, Deanna McEahern, of Houma and Albert "Al" Joseph Domangue and wife, Lisa Lirette, of Bourg; one daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" Domangue Kulas and husband, Mike, of Baton Rouge; seven grandchildren, Joshua Domangue and wife, Jessica Pellegrin, Christina "Christi" Domangue Cameron and husband, Jeremy, Avril Angelle Domangue, Daniel Domangue, Thomas Domangue, Chase Bishop and Meghan Rae Domangue; four great-grandchildren, Dylan Domangue, Justin Domangue, Bryton Cameron and Kaylie Domangue; and two step-granddaughters
• preceded in death by his parents, Theard Joseph Domangue and Anna LeCompte Domangue; five brothers, Luby, Gervais, Dennis, Lindsey and Aubrey Domangue; and two sisters, Mrs. Meldolph "Annie" Brien and Mrs. Oris "Ludia" Carlos
• retired from Halliburton after 31 years of service; loved fishing, dancing and traveling, but mostly being with his beloved family; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 10612
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Genevieve Marie Colwart Faucheaux

• age 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, John Ezra Faucheaux III and wife, Donna, and Rene Faucheaux and wife, Naomi, of Houma; three daughters, Cora Lee Fitch and husband, David, Jean Salinas and husband, Joe, and Judy Arceneaux and husband, Terry, of Houma; two sisters, Mary Lee Trahan and husband, Randall, and Diana "Susie" Edwards of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Ezra Faucheaux Jr.; and her parents, Alvin Joseph Colwart and Doris Marie Duplantis Colwart
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sadie L. Hebert

• age 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home; service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three great-nephews, James and wife, Drena, John Sr. and wife, Mary, and Roy Joseph LeBoeuf Jr.; one great-niece, Lisa LeBoeuf Gautreaux and husband, Lee Gautreaux; two great-great-nieces, Britney and Jenna LeBoeuf; and six great-great-nephews, John Jr., Chase, Jonathon, Connor, Bryant and Seth LeBouef; and one brother, Clarence Hebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Nickles and Philonis Hebert Hebert; one nephew, Roy Joseph LeBoeuf Sr.; three great-great-nephews, Roy Joseph Gautreaux, Don Ray Gautreaux and Brandon Joseph Gautreaux; one great-great-niece, Victoria Lynn Gautreaux; one brother, Howard Lewis Hebert; and one sister, Louise H. LeBoeuf
• parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Walter Hebert Jr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 1, 2008
• visitation with a memorial service today at 100 St. Louis St. in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Doreen Barfield of Pensacola, Fla.; one stepson, Timothy Smith and wife, Tanya; one stepdaughter, RoseMary Giron; two sisters, Adeline Hebert and husband, Philo, and Joy Verrett and husband, John; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 14 step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosalia Meza Hebert; his parents, Walter Francis Hebert and Augusta LeBouef Hebert; three brothers, Keith Hebert, David Hebert and Terry Hebert; and one sister, Nancy Hebert
• tree cutter; favorite saying was: "Let the good times roll"
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alvin "Jack" Clarence Moore

• age 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jackson, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Janet Moore and Connie Moore, both of Thibodaux; and three brothers, Raymond Moore, Larry Moore and Johnnie Moore, all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Jr. and Everlina Moore; and his grandparents, Ernest and Amy Pharagood and Willie Sr. and Florence Moore
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Earnest L. Spangler

• age 55, a native of Winnfield and resident of Summit, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Sue Giroir Spangler of Summit; two sons, Brandon Spangler and wife, Danna, and Michael Neugent and wife, Kathy; one brother, Jim Spangler and wife, Donna; one sister, Margie Leslie and husband, Jerry; and six grandchildren, Brayden Spangler, Ashley Neugent, Brandon Neugent, Taylor Neugent, Brittany Sobert and Meagan Sobert
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Spangler and Katie Spangler; one brother, Herbert B. Spangler; and one sister, Barbara Moore
• production superintendent for Blade Energy
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jennie Sonier Stevens

• age 86, a native of Schriever and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:37 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Bonnie S. Templet and husband, Ray, Ann S. Burgess and husband, Samuel, and Jane S. Guillot and husband, Thomas; two sisters, T.V. Gagneaux and Laura Benoit; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willie P. Stevens; her parents, Clay Sonier and Ozia Daigle Sonier; three brothers, Nelson, Chester and Mitchell Sonier; two sisters, Mattie Babin and June Oncale; and one grandson, Samuel Burgess Jr.
• member of St. Anne Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Sarah M. Whaley

• age 90, a native of White Castle and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas, with burial in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by one daughter, Cynthia Rabalais and husband, Ronald, of Houma; two grandchildren, Adam W. Rabalais and fianceé, Jennifer Kraus, and Amanda L. Rabalais; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor Rabalais, and Tyler and Scott Russell
• preceded in death by her parents, C. Oswald Whaley and Sadie LeBlanc Whaley; two brothers, Thomas and Charles O. Whaley; three sisters, Ida Jourdan, Jenny Breaux and Vivian Bouquet; and one grandson, Reese J. Rabalais
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mary J. Wood

• age 67, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Larose, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• 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 one son, Terry Aucoin and fianceé, Shirley Crochet; two brothers, Joseph Aucoin and Wilson Aucoin; and one grandchild, Danielle Aucoin
• preceded in death by her husband, John Wood; her parents, Eddie and Louisiana Hickenbottom Aucoin; two brothers, Leslie Aucoin and Allen Aucoin; and three sisters, Clarise Theriot, Taia Mott and Alida Courville
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

March 5, 2008

Ada Chiasson Barrios

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald Barrios and Ronald Barrios; two daughters, Mary Falgout and Katie Landry; three brothers, Tildon, Alexander Jr. and Herbert Chiasson; 17 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Ray Barrios; her parents, Alexander Chiasson Sr. and Eve Rogers Chiasson; one son, Ray Barrios; and one sister, Ethel Chiasson Galliano
• member of Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society and an Eucharistic Minister; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Camille "Meal" Blaise Carnaggio

• age 57, a lifelong resident of Hester, died at his home Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Michael Catholic Church Mausoleum in Convent
• survived by his wife, Trudy Braud Carnaggio; one son, Eric P. Carnaggio and wife, Christie Weber Carnaggio; one daughter, Lisa Carnaggio Brignac and husband, Steven "Kodie" Brignac; one sister, Vita Chenet; three grandchildren, Caden Paul Carnaggio, Steven "Wyatt" Brignac and Hunter Joseph Brignac; and uncle of Hank Chenet, Wayne Chenet, Patrick St. Pierre, Camilla Landry and Darryl St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his parents Camille S. Carnaggio and Mary Peniciaro Carnaggio; one brother, Frank Carnaggio; one sister, Caroline Carnaggio St. Pierre; his brother-in-law, Henry Chenet; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Claude Braud and Mildred Royer Braud
• owner of Belmont Lumber Co.; charter member of the Paulina, Grand Point and Belmont Volunteer Fire Dept. for 38 years, chief for 30 of those years and a deputy for the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Dept. for more than 30 years
• Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Mary Margaret Lorio Fabregas

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Theriot, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Frances F. Boss and husband, Walter Boss Jr., of Theriot; two sisters, Rita May Lorio Greco of South Carolina and Rosemary Theresa Lorio Hair of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Brian Boss and Danal Boss and companion, Ashley Pitre; and one great-grandchild, Dalen Boss
• preceded in death by her husband, Martin Leo Fabregas; her parents, Joseph R. Lorio and Marcelite Bourgeois Lorio; and one son, Glenn Fabregas
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Darrell "D" James Parfait

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:02 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Charlotte Ann Pitre Parfait; his parents, Varnis Joseph and Joyce Dion Parfait; three sons, Hayes Parfait and wife, Doris, Dylan Parfait and wife, Christy, and Dusty Parfait, all of Houma; one daughter, Dayna Boudreaux and husband, Kenny, of Houma; one brother, Faron Parfait of Denham Springs; two sisters, Rachel Parfait of Houma and Deidra Scott of Denham Springs; four grandchildren, Christian, Madison, Maddux and Hannah; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Annie Solet Dion; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Edna Trosclair Parfait; and two brothers, Herschel and Farrell Parfait
• truck driver for American Eagle of Dallas and a musician, who loved to play music; played with the Parfait Express, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dulac and the Waterlife Museum in Houma
• pallbearers were Hayes, Dylan, Dusty, Kenny, Jason, Faron, Chris and Linus
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph Leonard Proskauer

• age 61, a native of Chicago, and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel; graveside service Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Paula Owen Proskauer of Houma; his stepfather, Gerald Chavosky of Chicago; one son, Joe Allen Proskauer and wife, Nicki Brunet Proskauer, of Houma; one daughter, Michelle Proskauer Marcel and husband, Rick Marcel, of Houma; and three grandchildren, Jonathan Marcel, Amber Marcel and Audrey Proskauer
• preceded in death by his parents, Milton Proskauer and Margaret Goyden Chavosky; and one daughter, Jillian Proskauer
• owner of Cajun Comfort and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War; member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Katie Mae Keller Richard

• age 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Daryl Richard; one daughter, Kathryn Clement; one brother, Harry Keller; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Junius Richard; her parents, Henery Keller and Enola Benard Keller; one son, Lane Richard; one sister, Ethel Mire; and one great-grandchild
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lucette Gourdon Rogers

• age 83, a native of Porte Les Valence, France, and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• funeral service today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two nephews in France; four brothers-in-law, Elgin and Edgar Rogers, Chester Kraemer and Henry Songe; six sisters-in-law, Shirley Arceneaux, Rita Landry, Deloris Kraemer, Doris Songe and Velma and Barbara Rogers; three godchildren, Erich Duplantis, Brenda Rogers Huffman and Janice Rogers Yantis; one sister, Aimee Gourdon Roure; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Norman Rogers; her parents, Ulyssee and Albertine Tracol Gourdon; one sister-in-law, Ruby Rogers; and one brother-in-law, Junius Rogers
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elvin Simoneaux

• age 78, a resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Randy Paul Theriot

• age 46, a native of Theriot and resident of Dulac, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot; memorial mass Thursday at the church
• survived by one son, Johnthan Theriot; one daughter, Nakisha Theriot; two brothers, Marty Theriot and wife, Faye, and Carl Theriot and wife, Dorothy; one sister, Marlene Scott and husband, Michael; one grandchild, Armani Déon Lewis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Mary Ann Pierron Theriot; one niece, Cristy Scott; and one brother, Barry Theriot Sr.
• organ donor and because of his generous donation, he has helped three people survive
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

March 6, 2008

Mildred Thibodaux Adams

• age 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Michael Adams and wife, Linda, of Thibodaux, Mark Adams of Thibodaux and Terry Adams of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Carrie T. Rivere and Marie Bella T. Gros; three grandchildren, Camille Adams and wife, Heather, Tiffany A. Clement and husband, Kevin, and Stephanie A. Bourgeois and husband, Darren; and six great-grandchildren, Austin, Allie and Destiny Bourgeois, Hannah and Jace Adams and Logan Clement
• preceded in death by her husband, Valcour "Val" P. Adams; her father, Shelby F. Thibodaux; her stepfather, Lucien Boudoin and her mother, Elizabeth A. Boudoin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jerry Joseph Cadiere Sr.

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dora Dehart Cadiere; one son, Jerry Cadiere Jr. and wife, Melisa; two daughters, Lena Phares and husband, Rick, and Sherry Atteberry; two brothers, Amos and Donald Cadiere; one sister, Bernadette Foret; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Ethel Bellanger Cadiere; one daughter, Sheila Cadiere; and one brother, Danny Cadiere
• retired boat captain; his CB radio operator, aka, "Cherry Picker"
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Camille "Meal" Blaise Carnaggio

• age 57, a lifelong resident of Hester, died at his home Monday, March 3, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with interment in St. Michael Catholic Church Mausoleum in Convent
• survived by his wife, Trudy Braud Carnaggio; one son, Eric P. Carnaggio and wife, Christie Weber Carnaggio; one daughter, Lisa Carnaggio Brignac and husband, Steven "Kodie" Brignac; one sister, Vita Chenet; three grandchildren, Caden Paul Carnaggio, Steven "Wyatt" Brignac and Hunter Joseph Brignac; and uncle of Hank Chenet, Wayne Chenet, Patrick St. Pierre, Camilla Landry and Darryl St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his parents Camille S. Carnaggio and Mary Peniciaro Carnaggio; one brother, Frank Carnaggio; one sister, Caroline Carnaggio St. Pierre; his brother-in-law, Henry Chenet; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Claude Braud and Mildred Royer Braud
• owner of Belmont Lumber Co.; charter member of the Paulina, Grand Point and Belmont Volunteer Fire Dept. for 38 years, chief for 30 of those years and a deputy for the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Dept. for more than 30 years
• Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Henry Augustus Lyons

• age 70, a native of Terrebonne and a resident of Houma, was called home to enter that passage way to eternal peace on Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Helen Harding Lyons; five children, Wayne C. Lyons Sr. and wife, Andrea, of Vernon Hills, Ill., Lee A. Lyons and wife, Angela, of Houma, Yolanda L. Garner and husband, Donnie, of Houma, Michele Jones and husband, Dwayne, of Houma and Napoleon Carson of Houma; two daughters-in-law, Andrea R. Lyons and Angela W. Lyons; one son-in-law, Donnie G. Garner Sr.; nine grandchildren, Wayne C. Lyons Jr., Cedric W. Lyons, Brandi J. Lyons, Donnie G. Garner Jr., Donovan D. Garner, Rolanda C. Garner, Leah-Symmone Lyons, Sierra D. Lyons and Aungalee J. Washington; five step-grandchildren, Dominique Rosemand, Julian Rosemand, Robbie Rosemand, Dwayne A. Jones Jr. and DeShawn B. Jones; one niece, Joan Dennis Jones; one great-niece, LaTanya M. Jones; two sisters, Geraldine Miller and Gazelda L. Williams; three brothers-in-law, James Ellis Sr., Alvin Harding Sr. and Hayward Harding; three sisters-in-law, Hazel H. Franklin, Velma H. Ellis and Ora Lee S. Harding; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Lee Lyons Jr.; two sisters, Valma Lee Lyons Dennis and Rosedell Lyons; and a devoted daughter-in-law, Joyce Bihm Lyons
• received his early education in the schools of Houma and graduated from Southdown High School; later made local history by becoming one of Houma’s first black policeman; also a well-known community activist; served his community for 20 years and retired with the title, Sgt. Henry A. Lyons; upon his retirement, he immediately returned to law enforcement at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office as first assistant; under the supervision of the late Charleston P. Rozands, where he diligently continued to serve his community
• member of the Christopher Matherne Fraternal Order of Police Lodge and was extensively involved in civic organizations
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Reagan Jr.

• age 48, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche
• survived by three sons, Joey, Ronnie and Christopher Reagan; one daughter, Tiffany Reagan; and four sisters, Donna Griffin, Janelle Folse, Bonnie Hutchinson and Melanie Ahysen
• preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Reagan Sr. and Ruth Malbrough
• Falgout Funeral Home

Pierre A. Richard

• age 93, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by eight sons, Robert "Danny" Richard, Roger Richard, Ernie Richard, Nevada Richard, Anthony "Pookie" Richard, Ted Richard, Tommy Richard and Rusty "Rat" Richard; two daughters, Delta "Della" Grilliot, and Janet "Peachie" Zeringue; one brother, Euclid Hernandez; one sister-in-law, Lois T. Adams; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Traigle Richard; his parents, Deserie Richard and Cordelia Cavallier Richard; two sons, Russell Richard and Louis Richard; two daughters, Rosealie Ordoyne and Janice Richard; two brothers, Walter Richard and Dorphy Richard; seven sisters, Mildred Acosta, Martha Landry, Agnes Cedatol, Annie Bourg, Olphida Arcement, Delta Hernandez and Laura Vine; and one great-grandchild
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Reno St. Germain

• age 92, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• 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 four nieces, Marcy Thibodeaux, Gerry Malone, Lois Olivier and Gail Blanchard; three nephews, Floyd St. Germain, Freddie St. Germain and E.J. St. Germain; and one sister-in-law, Marie Louis St. Germain
• preceded in death by his wife, Neila Albarado St. Germain; his parents, Emile St. Germain and Sophie Simoneaux St. Germain; and two brothers, Eves St. Germain and Ervin "Lulu" St. Germain Sr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Patricia Chiasson Savoie

• age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:35 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008
• mass was Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Edward Savoie Jr.; one son, Edward Savoie III; four daughters, Joan Baye, Ann Thibodaux, Sandra Savoie and Kristy Roger; two brothers, Roy and Harold Chiasson; six sisters, Florence Percle, Margaret Sapia, Amy Powell, Rose Monger, Kathy Adams and Linda Mahler; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ray Chiasson and wife, Florence Oubre Chiasson; and two brothers, Ramond Chiasson and Ronald Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elvin Simoneaux

• age 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass today at the church
• survived by one son, Barry Simoneaux; three daughters, Pamela Ordoyne, Tina Kirby and Angela Medice; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Adams Simoneaux; one brother, Russell Simoneaux; one grandchild, Chance Bimah; one great-grandchild, Luke Simoneaux; and one niece, Cheryl B. Button
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

March 7, 2008

Morris "Runt" Cleveland

• age 73, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Shirley Cleveland of Raceland; seven daughters, Stephanie Joseph, Marcel Bentley, Sheena Ingram and Iesha Ingram of Raceland, Perpetra Guidroz of Lockport, Beverly Campbell of Houston and Phyllis Barrios of Marrero; five sons, Morris Bentley of Franklin, Tenn., Wilbert Bentley of Baton Rouge, Joshua Bentley, Jonathan Bentley and Markus Ingram of Raceland; two sisters, Lizzie Cleveland and Sedonia Cleveland, both of Raceland; two brothers, Oscar Cleveland of Raceland and George Cleveland of Algiers; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ada Cleveland; one son, Mark Anthony; two brothers, Samuel Charles and Morell Cleveland; and three sisters, Eveline Wilson, Edna Harris and Lillian Cleveland
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nicole Davis

• age 18, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Darin and Sharon Davis; two brothers, Eric and Brad Davis; her grandmother, Gladys Sonnier; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Dave and Julia Davis and R.L. Sonnier
• an E.D. White senior and was a member of campus ministry, art club, 4-H club, student council, swim team and track team
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Antoinette "Toni" Elphage

• age 40, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houston following Hurricane Katrina, died at Herman Memorial Hospital in Houston, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Clara Richardson; three sons, Ernest, Jerome and Jeremy Elphage; one daughter, Chiquitta Elphage; her companion, Rayland Berry; two brothers; two stepbrothers; five stepsisters; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, Joseph Elphage; and her grandparents, Welman and Blanch Frank and Margaret and Joseph Elphage Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Dudline "Rat" Griffin

• age 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Louis "Cookie" Griffin Sr.; four sons, Louis Jr., Curment, Dean and Ernie Griffin; two daughters Edwanna Cheramie and Maureen Pagliughi; three sisters, Nolia Anselmi, Clorinda Punch and Rosie Jean Vizer; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Silas J. and Cesla Cheramie Vizer; one brother, Glannis Vizer; and three sisters, Lena Crosby, Rozina Duet and Rose Marie Vizer
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; retired religion teacher
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Charles "C.J." Joseph Guidry Jr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• 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 his wife, Beryl Gaubert Guidry; three sons, Ricky and wife, Carol Ann, Randy Sr. and wife, Tammy, and Robert "Bobby"; one daughter, Rhonda Danos and husband, Todd; two brothers, Norman and Ray Guidry; three sisters, Lucy Rodrigue, Shirley Aysen and Anna Mae Blanchard; eight grandchildren, Kalie Guidry, Randy Guidry Jr. and Amber, Jordy Danos and Jamie, Shaun Guidry, Bethany Danos, Chalisse Albert, Celeste Albert and Beau Albert; and three great-grandchildren, Chase Lagarde, Skylar Lagarde and Carson Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles J. Guidry Sr. and Leticia Ordoyne Guidry; three brothers, Curtis Guidry, Leroy Guidry and infant Edwin Guidry; and one sister, Beverly Ockman
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clinton "T-Boy" Lirette

• age 67, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• 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 the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine "Deany" Menard Lirette; his parents, Randolph and Hazel Dupre Lirette; two sons, Wayne Lirette and wife, Veronica, and David Lirette and wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Lirette; two brothers, Norris Lirette and wife, Aurolyn and Tony Lirette and companion, Barbara; four sisters, Walterine LeBouef, Lucy Green, Lois Trahan and Rose Lirette; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Lirette; five grandchildren, Candice Moon and husband, Rodney, Nikki Lirette and companion, Brandon Scott, Melissa LeCompte and husband, Cody, David "D.J." Lirette Jr. and Lucy Martin; and nine great-grandchildren, Cody, Cameron and Collin LeCompte, Quinton Moon, Jeremy Martin, Altantis Cox, Reggie Jr. and Devin Mack and Savannah Moon on the way
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Anita Dupre and Albert and Ida Lirette; and one brother, Johnny Lirette
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Raymond P. Plaisance

• age 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Joyce D. Plaisance; four sons, Wayne, Ricky, Dennis and Peter Plaisance; one daughter, Peggy Howes; one sister, Mary Saucier; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawless and Wilda Landry Plaisance; and one sister, Bernice Plaisance
• retired from banking after 34 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dave Elywn Rousseau

• age 27, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by his companion, Karen Guidry; his parents, Douglas and Kim Schaubhut Rousseau; one stepson, Seth Guidry; one stepdaughter, Kellsie Guidry; and three brothers, Joshua James Rousseau, Paul Douglas Rousseau and Brad Michael Rousseau
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carlbertha Thomas

• age 90, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by seven daughters, Edna Mae, Ruby Lee, Marion, Bernadine, Lillie Mae, Beverly Ann and Angela Yvette; four sons, Warren, Lionel, Vernell and Eric Jerome; one sister, Neomi Chambliss; 35 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Peter Thomas; her parents, Alfred and Missouri Cheatham; eight sisters, Aldena Forbes, Ethel Lawrence, Aletha Cheatham, Edna Porter, Beatrice Martin, Ruby Joseph, Lottie Burrell and Frances Brown; three brothers, Alfred Jr., James and Lester Cheatham; one daughter, Debra Ann Thomas; and two grandchildren, Terrance Thomas and Daphney Diggs
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Earl "Lil Bro" Tunson

• age 28, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Tunson; one son, Earl Tunson Jr. and wife, Nicole; one sister, Annie Mae Patterson; six sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Donald Tunson; his mother and father-in-law, Carlbertha and Peter Thomas; two sisters, Oralee Johnson and Myrtle Robinson; one brother, Harry Lloyd Tunson; one brother-in-law; and one sister-in-law
• former employee at Caldwell Sugar Refinery with 28 years
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Peggy Lee Williams

• age 59, a native of Chicago and resident of Simmesport, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Kenneth Williams; three daughters, Beatrice Marie Williams Brooks, Courtney Lee and Michelle Lee; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice Warren and William Lee; and her grandparents, Spurgen Warren and Rebecca Smith Warren
• homemaker and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Taranaejha Faith Williams

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, Sunday, March 2, 2008
• graveside service Thursday at Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Alaycia Smith of Thibodaux; her father, Alvin Williams Jr. of Belle Rose; her grandparents, Kerry and Jackie Smith of Raceland and Alvin Sr. and Rebecca Williams of Belle Rose; and her great-grandparents, Audrey and Lawrence Jones of Raceland and Mary and Granville Robinson Jr. of Thibodaux
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Virginia "Lady" Dorsey Williams

• age 65, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Marnita Jupiter Mills and husband, Bruce, of Tucson, Ariz.; three sons, Kevin Williams and Troy Anthony Williams of Napoleonville and Kermit Paul Williams of Metairie; five brothers, Willie Dorsey Jr., Charles Dorsey, the Rev. Ronald Dorsey and wife, Connie, Shedrick Dorsey, all of Napoleonville and the Rev. Felton Dorsey and wife, Judy, of Houma; two sisters, Nora Jones and Melvinia Dorsey Brinkley and husband, Clinton, both of New Orleans; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wash Williams; her parents, Willie Sr. and Elevlyn Carter Dorsey; and one brother, Ed Murphy Dorsey
• member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, the Deaconess Board and choir; member of Mount Moriah Chapter No. 24 Order of Eastern Star
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

March 8, 2008

Aidyn Antoinette Aucoin-Boudreaux

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• graveside service today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her mother, Nicole Marie Boudreux; her father, Todd Louis Aucoin; her grandparents, Brian and Annette Boudreaux and Todd Louis Rodrigue; and her great-grandparents, Steve and Geraldine Aucoin
• preceded in death by her grandmother, Antoinette Rodrigue; and her great-grandparents, Wilbert and Williana Foret
• Falgout Funeral Home

Helen Cambias Curtis Bourg

• age 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Sunday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Ranice Bourg; two sons, William T. Curtis and wife, Alice, and Preston G. Curtis Jr. and wife, Billie Ann; five grandchildren, James Curtis, Darrin Curtis, Kerilyn Gallardo, Kristi Kaczorowski and William P. Curtis; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Preston G. Curtis Sr.; her parents, William Cambias and Elsa Ossan Cambias; and one sister, Alice Cambias Johnson
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Sidney Caillouet

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 7, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at First Baptist Church of Houma; funeral service today at the church, with burial today in Kentwood
• survived by his wife, Edith Strickland Caillouet; two daughters, Melanie Nelson and husband, Ron Nelson, of Houma, and Kaye Rabalais and husband, Greg Rabalais, of Oswego, N.Y.; two sons, David Caillouet of Little Rock, Ark., and Darryl Caillouet and wife, Linda, of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Gina Fitzgerald and husband, Jeremy Fitzgerald, of Houma, Martin and Olivia Caillouet of Little Rock, Mason, Morgan and Mitchell Rabalais of Oswego; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Bradley Fitzgerald of Houma; one brother, Edward Caillouet of Kenner; and one sister, Dorothy Aranda of Mandeville
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Caillouet Sr. and Pearl Bordelon Caillouet
• remembered fondly by students from Dularge Elementary, Grand Caillou and South Terrebonne, were he taught for many years; an active member of First Baptist Church of Houma for 51 years, serving as a teacher, deacon, and choir member and music leader as well as in other leadership capacities
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Madeline Adam Evans

• age 83, a native of Hyange, France, and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
• graveside service Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one niece, Josetta Lapeyrouse and husband, Dreus, of Chauvin; two great-nephews, Stephen Lapeyrouse and wife, Arlene, and Armond Lapeyrouse and wife, Melisa; her great-great-nieces and nephews, Nicholas, Nicole, Caleb, Michael and Marlene Lapeyrouse; her great-great-great-nephew, Landon Lapeyrouse; and her friends on the Bayou
• preceded in death by her parents, Jean Adam and Margarite Schemil Adam; one brother; eight sisters; and one great-nephew, the Rev. Gus Lapeyrouse
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

E. M. "Red" McChargue

• age 85, a native of Norwich, Ga., and resident of Theriot, died Thursday, March 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at First United Methodist Church on Hwy. 311 in Houma; funeral service today at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucille Covington McChargue; two sons, Roger M. McChargue and wife, Margaret, and R. Mark McChargue and wife, Patricia; one daughter, Gail Denise McChargue; one daughter-in-law, Wanda McChargue; one brother, Bently McChargue; one sister, Ruth Crook; 13 grandchildren, Melanie Lanning, Margaret Guidry, Kelley McChargue, Coy Scott, Jennie Toups, Dené Fox, Summer Odom, Jeffery Billiot, Joshua Billiot, Emory Mark McChargue, Myriam McChargue, Marie McChargue and Roger E. McChargue; and 11 great-grandchildren, Jordan and Hailey Fox, Grant Odom, Emily Guidry, Jacob Daigle, Alexis, Azeria, Gage, Jeffery, Nikkia and Nehemiah Billiot
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph and Mattie Ruth Leach McChargue; one son, Steven McChargue; and his brothers and sister, David, James, Donald, Martha and Joe McChargue
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of First United Methodist Church; an avid fisherman, devoted to his family, spent his life as a construction superintendent and loved every minute of it
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald Louis Peltier

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 6, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Grace Frost Peltier; two daughters, Katherine Peltier Joffrion and Penny Peltier Tate; six sons, Stephen G. Peltier, John E. Peltier, Timothy J. Peltier, Michael J. Peltier, Allen C. Peltier and Henry M. Peltier; two sons-in-law, Ray H. Joffrion Jr. and David C. Tate; five daughters-in-law, Pam N. Peltier, Martha M. Peltier, Julie M. Peltier, Michelle T. Peltier and Jennifer N. Peltier; one sister, Bernice P. Harang; one brother, James R. Peltier; four sisters-in-law, Ann A. Peltier, Mickey G. Peltier, Quida Mai F. Diedrich and Jane F. Naquin; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey A. Peltier Sr. and May Ayo Peltier; two brothers, Harvey A. Peltier Jr. and Richard B. Peltier; two sons, Donald L. Peltier Jr. and William T. "Bill" Peltier; and four brothers-in-law, George H. Diedrich Jr., Herman L. Naquin Sr., Henry "Dookie" Dupont Sr. and Warren J. Harang Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

March 9, 2008

Joseph Osceola "Wydell" Misshore Jr.

• age 75, died Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home on Jackson Avenue and to funeral time Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Louisiana Avenue; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• great nephew of Gertrude Geddes Willis; father of Belva Misshore Pichon, Joseph O. Misshore III and Wydell M. Misshore; brother-in-law of Dorothy Martel Labat; father-in-law of Walter G. Pichon III; five grandchildren, Kathleen E. Pichon, Kristine M. Pichon, Matthew G. Pichon, Stephen Paul Martel Pichon and Michael Alan Misshore; and his extended family, Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Gertrude Geddes Willis Life Insurance Co., Terrebonne Funeral Home Staff, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friend, Raymond Lassie, and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Martel Misshore; his parents, Joseph O. Misshore Sr. and Maude Vandage; one daughter, Cathy Elizabeth Misshore; and one brother, Willis J. Misshore
• owner, president and chairman of the board of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home and Life Insurance Co. in New Orleans and Houma and Terrebonne Funeral Home in Houma
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Christie Ann McGehee

• age 22, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2008
• visitation Monday and Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Tuesday at Grace Christian Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Cory Dean McGehee; two sons, Cory Jr. and Marcus Garrett McGehee; daughter, Mariah Marie McGehee; paternal grandmother, Barbara Scott; brother, Reed Paul Lodrigue; and two sisters, Jodi and husband Phillip Maronge and Jamaica Ann Lodrigue and fiancé Robert Choate
• preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Norris Scott

 

March 10, 2008

Patricia "Patty" Ann Van Kessel Fonseca

• age 68, a native of Miami and resident of Montegut, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, James Fonseca of Monegut; two sons, James Fonseca Jr. of Georgia and George Fonseca of Houma; one daughter, Dalane Fonseca of Houma; eight grandchildren, Brandi Babin, Christopher Fonseca, Randy LeBoeuf Jr., Amber Huffman, Gabe Fonseca, Hayden Fonseca, Dylan Fonseca and Myah Marie; and one great-grandchild, Maegan Long
• preceded in death by her parents, George Van Kessel and Jessie Gertrude Cook Van Kessel; and numerous brothers and sisters
• retired nurse for Terrebonne General Medical Center and for the State, a Cub Scout Pack Leader and a member of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leonard Charles Guedry Sr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Guillot Guedry; son, Keith and daughter-in-law, Linda; daughter, Karen; son, Leonard Jr. "Len"; son, Paul and daughter-in-law, Janice; son, Neil and daughter-in-law, Marsha; his grandchildren and spouses, Keith II (Kicka) and Michelle Guedry, Robyn (Guedry) and Pat Theriot, Gerry Guedry and friend, Shelly Hooper, Leslie Guedry, Corey and Kellie Guedry, Jamie Guedry, Kelly Guedry, Heather (Guedry) and Jason Thibodaux, Mitchell Guedry and Kristopher Guedry; and his great-grandchildren, Rebecca Guedry, Keith Guedry III (KC), Tyler Theriot, Patrick Theriot, Emily Guedry and Ashley Guedry
• preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Ann Guedry; his parents, Edward and Julia Guedry; one sister, Alice Dugas; and one brother, Albert Guedry
• born Nov. 5, 1921 in Paincourtville; fourth child of Edward J. Guedry and Julia Marquette; married Shirley Mae Guillot of Paincourtville on May 17, 1944; they had six children, Keith, Karen, Leonard Jr. (Len), Paul, Neil and Robin (deceased)
• resident of Napoleonville since 1924 and graduated from Napoleonville High School; furthered his education at Louisiana State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in commerce and history in 1943; drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943; discharged as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1946 and remained in the Army Reserves and served as a reserve officer until 1950; after his discharge, he formed Leonard Guedry Insurance Agency and later formed Leonard Guedry Real Estate Agency, which he operated until retirement in 1986
• active in local community affairs and belonged to many local organizations; served as president of the Napoleonville Lions Club, Grand Knight and District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Treasurer of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and a board member of Bayouside Golf Club; member of the Louisiana State University Alumni Association and the American Legion; served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents for 10 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mitchell "Mitch" Henry Guidry

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral home; mass Tuesday at funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Janet LeCompte and husband, Mitch, of Houma; two brothers, Ulysses Guidry of Houma and Louis Guidry of Grand Caillou; two grandchildren, Derek LeCompte and Kayla LeCompte; and two grandchildren, Cameron LeCompte and Jayce LeCompte
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Beaulah Mayeaux LeCompte; his parents, Freddie Guidry and Armantine Marcel Guidry; five brothers, Acklen, Whitney, Hewitt, Wade and Chester Guidry; and one sister, Sarah Guidry
• retired self-employed electrician and a member of Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dennis C. LeBlanc

• age 58, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 5:05 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008
• private service held
• survived by two sons, Lance P. LeBlanc and Ryan LeBlanc; one brother, Raymond J. LeBlanc Jr.; two sisters, Donna M. Comeaux and Darlene Ordoyne; and four grandchildren, Kaylee, Trey, Megan and Brennon LeBlanc
• preceded in death by his parents, Raymond J. LeBlanc Sr. and Evelyn Uzee LeBlanc
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Christie Ann McGehee

• age 22, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Cory Dean McGehee; two sons, Cory Jr. and Marcus Garrett McGehee; one daughter, Mariah Marie McGehee; her parents, Margie Lodrigue and Darrell Billiot; her paternal grandmother, Barbara Scott; one brother, Reed Paul Lodrigue; and two sisters, Jodi and husband Phillip Maronge and Jamaica Ann Lodrigue and fiancé Robert Choate
• preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Anthony and Florestine Lodrigue; and her paternal grandfather, Norris Scott
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph Osceola "Wydell" Misshore Jr.

• age 75, died Monday, March 3, 2008
• funeral service today at Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Louisiana Avenue, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• great nephew of Gertrude Geddes Willis; father of Belva Misshore Pichon, Joseph O. Misshore III and Wydell M. Misshore; brother-in-law of Dorothy Martel Labat; father-in-law of Walter G. Pichon III; five grandchildren, Kathleen E. Pichon, Kristine M. Pichon, Matthew G. Pichon, Stephen Paul Martel Pichon and Michael Alan Misshore; and his extended family, Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Gertrude Geddes Willis Life Insurance Co., Terrebonne Funeral Home Staff, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friend, Raymond Lassie, and other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Martel Misshore; his parents, Joseph O. Misshore Sr. and Maude Vandage; one daughter, Cathy Elizabeth Misshore; and one brother, Willis J. Misshore
• owner, president and chairman of the board of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home and Life Insurance Co. in New Orleans and Houma and Terrebonne Funeral Home in Houma
• Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Donald Louis Peltier

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 6, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Grace Frost Peltier; two daughters, Katherine Peltier Joffrion and Penny Peltier Tate; six sons, Stephen G. Peltier, John E. Peltier, Timothy J. Peltier, Michael J. Peltier, Allen C. Peltier and Henry M. Peltier; two sons-in-law, Ray H. Joffrion Jr. and David C. Tate; five daughters-in-law, Pam N. Peltier, Martha M. Peltier, Julie M. Peltier, Michelle T. Peltier and Jennifer N. Peltier; one sister, Bernice P. Harang; one brother, James R. Peltier; four sisters-in-law, Ann A. Peltier, Mickey G. Peltier, Quida Mai F. Diedrich and Jane F. Naquin; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Harvey A. Peltier Sr. and May Ayo Peltier; two brothers, Harvey A. Peltier Jr. and Richard B. Peltier; two sons, Donald L. Peltier Jr. and William T. "Bill" Peltier; four brothers-in-law, George H. Diedrich Jr., Herman L. Naquin Sr., Henry "Dookie" Dupont Sr. and Warren J. Harang Jr; and one sister-in-law, Verna Frost Dupont
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

March 11, 2008

Nina Margaret Allen Badeaux

• age 86, a native of Houma, a former resident of New Iberia and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died Saturday, March 8, 2008
• graveside service today at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia
• survived by one daughter, Fay Ann Alliston and husband, Woody, of Bay St. Louis; one brother, Gene LeBoeuf of Thibodaux; five sisters, Luella Guidry, Jeanne Doiron, Imelda Acosta and Connie Boudreaux, all of Houma and Judy Musslewhite of Gilbert, Ariz.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her first husband, Lemuel Allen; her second husband, Freddie Badeaux; her parents, James and Inez LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Roger LeBoeuf and Jimmy LeBoeuf
• Catholic
• Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis

Stella R. Boudreaux

• age 76, a native of Waggaman and resident of Boutte, died at 12:37 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008
• funeral mass today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Forrest Boudreaux Sr.; three sons, Forrest Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Peggy, Kenneth Michael Boudreaux and wife, Denise, and Don Boudreaux; five brothers, Manuel, O.J., Gary, Jerry and Keith Rodriguez; five sisters, Bertha Guillot, Mercy Knight, Elsie Punch, Darlene Pendergraph and Kathy Borne; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Stella Daigle Rodriguez
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sister Mary Louis Breaux, O. Carm. aka
Mildred Mary Breaux

• age 88, a native of Rayne and resident of Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville, died Saturday, March 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne; Rosary prayed Wednesday at the church; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rayne
• survived by one stepbrother, Fred Hebert; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. Breaux and Celiva M. LeBlanc; one brother, A.C. Breaux; one half-brother, Thomas O. Hebert; and one sister, Chloe Breaux
• in her 69th year of her religious profession; taught for more than 40 years at several Mount Carmel schools, including one in Thibodaux
• Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne

Christina Marie Ellender

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:12 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her loving friend, Daniel Duplantis; one son, Jared Lee Ellender and wife, Marivic, of Killen, Texas; one brother, Wayne Ellender of Houma; eight sisters, Carol Ellender, Theresa Redmond and husband, Glenn, Wanda Rogers of Houma, Mary Ellender of Dularge, Bonnie Welch and husband, Keith, of Chauvin, Paula Hebert and husband, Butch, of Houma, Winnie Falgout and husband, Barry, of Gray and Laraine Giroir and husband, Craig, of Schriever; and one grandchild, Aisha Zacarias Ellender
• preceded in death by her parents, Lee Peter Ellender and Helen Waguespack Ellender; two brothers, Darrell Ellender and Barry Ellender; one sister, Patricia Seago; and her grandparents, Oliver and Josephine Samanie Waguespack, Lee Joseph and Aglae Thibodeaux Ellender
• an associate with J.C. Penney and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mitchell "Mitch" Henry Guidry

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008
• funeral service today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Janet LeCompte and husband, Mitch, of Houma; two brothers, Ulysses Guidry of Houma and Louis Guidry of Grand Caillou; two grandchildren, Derek LeCompte and Kayla LeCompte; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron LeCompte and Jayce LeCompte
• preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Beaulah Mayeaux Guidry; his parents, Freddie Guidry and Armantine Marcel Guidry; five brothers, Acklen, Whitney, Hewitt, Wade and Chester Guidry; and one sister, Sarah Guidry
• retired self-employed electrician and a member of Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Naomi B. Jones

• age 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at her daughter’s home in Napoleonville, Sunday, March 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; Rosary prayed Wednesday at the church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Rodney Jones of Napoleonville; two daughters, Gayle Williams and husband, Sullivan, of Napoleonville and Josephine Lewis and husband, Reginald, of Belle Rose; one brother, Charles Beasley of Napoleonville; two sisters, Catherine Moore and husband, Ulysses, and Odamary Oliver of Belle Rose; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jones; her parents, Clarence and Josephine Beasley; two brothers, Harris and Ferman Beasley; one sister, Ruth Dupaty; and one daughter-in-law, Virginia Jones
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Mildred Galjour Pierce

• age 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, March 10, 2008
• 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, Wiley J. "Balay" Pierce; two sons, Rodney Pierce and wife, Sharon, and David Pierce; one daughter, Janell P. Danos and husband, Brian; one sister, Blanche Martin; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Alice Terrebonne Galjour; one brother, Lou Galjour; and one sister, Grace G. Williams
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

William "Sonny" Erwin Primm

• age 69, a native of Robeline and resident of Houma, died at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Annie Ray Martin Benoit Primm; two stepsons, Charles Benoit and Nathan Benoit; two daughters, Deborah Leger and Elizabeth Primm; six stepdaughters, Brenda Dupree, Cheryl Golmon, Pam Fitzgerald, Melanie Knoblock, Crystal Hornsby and Mia Gauthier; one sister, Marie Shoemaker; two grandchildren; 20 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Wilma Primm
• musician
• Falgout Funeral Home

Frank J. "Pappy" Sagona Jr.

• age 67, a native of Houma and resident of Ida, died at Vivian Healthcare Thursday, March 6, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home in Vivian, with burial in Munnerlyn Chapel Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sue Sagona; one son, Joey Sagona and wife, Sonya, of Shreveport; one sister, Louise Ledet of Houma; and one brother, Richard Sagona of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Louise Sagona; four sisters, Rita Lange, Betty Vail, Anne Mae McElroy and Cathy Reeves; and one brother, Anthony Sagona
• ran the snack bar at Vo Tech in Shreveport for many years and was a member of Caddo Prairie Baptist Church and the Ida Masonic Lodge where he was past master
• Gorsulowsky Funeral Home in Vivian

John "Johnny" Sosthene Traigle Jr.

• age 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Judy Kraemer Traigle of Houma; his mother, Annie Laurie DuBois Traigle; one son, John M. Traigle and wife, Angela M. Traigle, of Houma; two daughters, Penny T. Collier and husband, Benjamin Collier, of Houston, and Jamie T. Tillman and husband, Dan Tillman, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Louise Percle of Thibodaux and Linda Domino of Metairie; and five grandchildren, Nicole, Andy and Jonathon Traigle, Zachary and Emily Tillman
• preceded in death by his father, John S. Traigle Sr.
• retired oilfield production operator and a U.S. Navy veteran; loved hunting and was a member of the 12-mile Hunting Club; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 12, 2008

Jake Bourgeois

• age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Corinne Wunstell Bourgeois; one son, Darby Bourgeois; and one daughter, Daffy Bourgeois and companion, Ben Duet
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Livie Lafont Bourgeois; one brother, Larry Bourgeois; and one sister, Mona B. Martin
• shrimp trawler and a member of the Green Head Duck Club; Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Catharine Cenac Cherry

• age 45, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Bury, Texas, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• private memorial service for the immediate family
• survived by her husband, Gary Cherry; her parents, Carrol and Betty Cenac; one daughter, JoAnn Barker; two sons, Thomas Cenac and Stephen Cherry; one stepdaughter, Lisa Cherry; one brother, Jim Cenac and wife, Christina; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Jules and Eula Cenac, WC and Bessie Morris; and her father and mother-in-law, Silas and Beulah Cherry

Capt. Keith P. Chiasson

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux; services Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Deborah Chapman Chiasson; one daughter, Amy Marie Chiasson; one brother, Ricky Echols; two sisters, Jeanie "Lajean" Hijazin and Linda Rumore; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, May Chiasson Echols; and one nephew, Jason Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marie Peltier Clement

• age 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Horace Hebert; two daughters, Lois Hebert Petrolie and Linda Cancienne; one sister, Iva Hebert; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alces Hebert; her parents, Pierre Peltier and Julia Chiasson Peltier; one grandson, Donald Jude Petrolia; three brothers, Walter, Oleus and Wallace Peltier; and one sister, Cleste Peltier
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rita K. Cortez

• age 86, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by eight children, Priscilla Bergeron, Enola Adams, Daniel Cortez, Callen Cortez, Mitchell Cortez, Sherie Stein, Edmond Cortez and Patrick Cortez; one brother, Clarence Kraemer; three sisters, Eleanor Poche, Celina Martinez and Lucy Mae Mahler; 21 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Calise Cortez; her parents, Clay Kraemer and Dora Dempster Kraemer; five brothers, Clement, Willie, Henry Sr., Oliver and Landry Kraemer; and six sisters, Clalie Usea, Clarice Usea, Philomene Cortez, Velma Cortez, Clara Louise Kraemer and Cornelia Martinez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Chad Anthony Delaune

• age 31, a native and resident of Lockport, died Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Brandy Vedros Delaune; his parents, Jessie Delaune Jr. and Dolores Richoux Delaune; two sons, Devin and Brandon Delaune; his grandmother, Anna Mae Richoux; one brother, Todd Delaune; and two sisters, Lisa Babin and Christy Loupe
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Whitney Richoux, Jessie Delaune Sr. and Leona Delaune
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jerry Landry

• age 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Larry Landry Sr., Craig Landry and Keith "Peppy" Landry; three brothers, Donald, Gene and Lloyd Landry; three sisters, Joyce Boudreaux, Gail Chamberlain and Jeanette Hebert; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Durocher Landry; his second wife, Emma Landry; and his parents, Vernice Chaisson Landry and Avit Landry
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Carl Lee LeDoux

• age 59, a resident of Basile, died at his home Monday, March 3, 2008
• services in Basile
• survived by his mother, Alberta Vidrine LeDoux; one son, Brian Jude LeDoux and wife, Shana; and his former wife, Susan Donaldson LeDoux
• preceded in death by his father, Lawrence LeDoux
• U.S. Army veteran and served his community in law enforcement
• Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice

Catherine Molitor

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Westlake for 40 years, died at her home Monday, March 10, 2008
• funeral service today at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake, with burial in Westlake Memorial Park
• survived by one son, Karl Pierce of Lafayette; one daughter, Maria Rhodes and husband, Matthew, of DeQuincy; two stepdaughters, Allison Favarino of Houston and Pamela Curole of Cut Off; one sister, Hilda Parker of Gretna; and three grandchildren, Carlie Pierce, Jacob and Nathan Rhodes
• preceded in death by her husband, Littell Molitor; her father, Sidney Pellegrin; her mother, Rose Marie Pellegrin; three brothers, Caldwell, Sidney Jr. and Donavan; and eight sisters, Sadie, Mersedese, Rose Mary, Della, Rowena, Imelda, Elda and Gloria
• member of the Altar Society and Ladies Rosary; CCD teacher and an Adoration coordinator at St. John Bosco Catholic Church
• Hixon Funeral Home in Westlake

Dale Marie Rainey

• age 42, a native of Bertrandville and resident of Ewellville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Wednesday, March 5, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jonathan Rainey Sr. of Ewellville; three sons, Jonathan Jr., Collin and Zoylin Rainey, all of Ewellville; two sisters, Reneta Davis and Cindy Bolden, both of Napoleonville; one stepsister, Alice Marie Hall of Houston; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Veronica Johnson and Edward Hall; and one sister, Cynthia Johnson
• William and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Albertha Mae Reed

• age 69, a native of Thibodaux, died at her home, Friday, March 7, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Thibodaux; services Thursday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Kevin Reed and wife, Tara, and Christopher Reed and wife, Tiffany, all of Thibodaux; four brothers, Lionel Winston of Thibodaux, Simuel Winston of San Mateo, Calif., Gerald Winston of Haywood, Calif., and Murphy Winston of Vallejo, Calif.; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Leman Reed; her parents, Nelson and Viola Winston; one sister, Olevia Green; and one brother, Nelson Winston Jr.
• personal care attendant
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Olevia Triggs Smith

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church; religious service today at the church; dismissal service Thursday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by three sons, Kerry Smith Sr. and Kevin Smith of Raceland and Henry Smith Jr. of Lockport; three daughters, Eunice Gray of Raceland, Julia S. White of Boutte and Elise S. Boyd of Schriever; one sister, Bertha Zardis of New Orleans; one brother, Freddie Griffin of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Smith Sr.; her parents, Mack Nathaniel and Bertha Triggs; and four brothers, Henry Williams, Ennis Griffin, Taylor Johnson and Arthur Triggs
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Gloria Reynolds Tabor

• age 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; memorial mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Sandy Tabor and LuAnn T. Gravois; and three grandchildren, Nili Rougee, Robert Gravois III and Shea Gravois
• preceded in death by her parents, Rollie Reynolds Sr. and Ida O. Brown; and one brother, Rollie Reynolds
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

March 13, 2008

Capt. Keith P. Chiasson

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux; services Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his wife, Deborah Chapman Chiasson; one daughter, Amy Marie Chiasson; one brother, Ricky Echols; two sisters, Jeanie "Lajean" Hijazin and Linda Rumore; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, May Chiasson Echols; and one nephew, Jason Chiasson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Johnnie Beatrice Green Elliott

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, March 8, 2008
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Marcella Elliott, Paulette Elliott of Monroe and Rosaline Elliott Cedera and husband, Claudio, of Barral, Australia; and one sister, Audrey Green Lyons of Schriever
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Elliott; her parents, Thomas and Verna Francois Green; and her grandparents, Smith and Ella Barker Francois
• homemaker and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Irene Matthews

• age 76, a lifelong resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Marrero; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by two sons, Ricky Matthews and wife, Janice, of Cypress, Texas, and Reginald Matthews and wife, Callise, of Waggaman; two daughters, Wanda and Marilyn Matthews of Marrero; one brother, Charles Sumner; four sisters, Miriam Fobb, Diane Normand Henry, Alnetta Jackson and Yvonne Hayes and husband, Allen; one grandson, Isaiah Matthews (Reagan); four granddaughters, Cymindem Matthews, Deatra Ratcliff (Robert), Terrin Matthews and Sakala Matthews; four great-grandchildren, Ijah Matthews, Robert Ratcliff, Anwar Weaver Jr. and Anaya Weaver; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Percy Matthews; her parents, Walter and Martha Sumner; and two brothers, Van and Walter Sumner
• gave her life to Christ at an early age; she spent her life lifting up the name of Jesus; joined the Jesus is Lord Evangelist Ministry Church under the leadership of Pastor Donald C. Williams and served God as often as her health allowed
• Davis Mortuary Service

Myrtie Jarrell Simmons

• age 104, a former resident of Hot Springs, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at her home Monday, March, 10, 2008
• funeral service today at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Ida Lee Reed and Geneva Alexander, both of Hot Springs; one daughter, Billie Strong of Shreveport; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• member of First Pentecostal Church of Hot Springs for 50 years and a member of the House of Prayer-First United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux
• Centuries Memorial Funeral Home

Charles "Puggy" White Sr.

• age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, March 7, 2008
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pansy White; two sons, Christopher and Derrick White; one daughter, Charlene Williams; four brothers, James White, Joseph White and wife, Katherne, Napoleon White and wife, Roberta, and Roland White; four sisters, Bernadine W. Miles and husband, Lee Jr., Sadie W. Dennis and husband, James Sr., Betty Ray White and Mary Ann Williams and husband, Stanley; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Buddy" White and Albertha Prevost White; one son, Charles White Jr.; one sister, Gwendolyn White; and her grandparents, Charlie White, Mary Porche White and Levi and Sadie Prevost
• U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Zion Baptist Church; member of the Sheriff Horse Possey and was a pump technician for Kelly Completions
• Community Funeral Home

 

March 14, 2008

Gilbert Anderson Sr.

• age 43, a native and resident of Ewellville, died at his home, Saturday, March 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Leona Wise of Belle Rose; his father, Wilbert Anderson Sr. of Franklin; three sons, Gilbert Jr., Christopher and Edwin Anderson, all of New Orleans; three brothers, Wilbert Anderson and wife, Trellis, of Atlanta, Michael Anderson and wife, Desiree, of New Orleans and Anthony McQueen and wife, Shirley, of Houston; three sisters, Veronica Anderson of Ewellville, Lydia Grothree and husband, Ernest, and Shandrecka Anderson, all of Livingston, Texas; one stepbrother, Douglas Shine and wife, Carleen, of Cleveland, Texas; one stepsister, Taji Fleeks of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Isaac Baker

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• viitation to funeral time Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church with full military honors, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Isaac Stewart, Gerald Martin Smith Jr., both of Houma, Junior "Billy" Williams and Julius Williams; one daughter, Joyce Marie Bradley of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marion Dunbar Baker; his parents, Savannah Henderson Baker and Sam Baker Sr.; one daughter, Mary Agnes McKay; six brothers, Sam Jr., Sterling, Hector, Harry, Nolan and Elijah Baker; and two sisters, Alma Baker Walker and Lizzie Baker
• U.S. Army World War II veteran, a retired construction laborer and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Wallace "W.D." Cotton

• age 72, a native of Alabama and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008
• visitation today and Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services today at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Shirley Branscom Cotton; two sons, Andy Cotton and wife, Angie Dominique, and David Michel; two daughters, Barbara West and husband, Michael, and Verna "Star" West and husband, Bill; numerous brothers and sisters; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Halie Hallon Cotton; one son, Wallace D. Cotton; and one daughter, Theresa Cotton
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Johnnie Beatrice Green Elliott

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, March 8, 2008
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Marcella Elliott, Paulette Elliott of Monroe and Rosaline Elliott Cedera and husband, Claudio, of Barral, Australia; and one sister, Audrey Green Lyons of Schriever
• preceded in death by her husband, Chester Elliott; her parents, Thomas and Verna Francois Green; and her grandparents, Smith and Ella Barker Francois
• homemaker and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Dianne Davis Folse

• age 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, March 7, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joseph Folse of Raceland; one son, Earl Davis and wife, Shawnette, of Lithonia, Ga.; one daughter, Lolita M. Holly of Houma; four sisters, Rose Lee Robinson, Emma Lee Mott and Gail Davis of Raceland and Rose Ann Wright of Nashville, Tenn.; three stepsisters, Irma Jones, Lisa Boyd and Linda Jones Triggs, all of Raceland; four brothers, Leonard Williams of New Orleans, Howard Mathews of South Carolina, Clarence Davis and Lawrence Davis of Raceland; one stepbrother, Nicholas Jones of Raceland; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Howard Jones and Fannie Mae Davis; and one brother, Kevin Jones
• Baptist and served as president of the Usher Board
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Br. Adrian Gaudin, S.C. aka
Richard James Gaudin

• age 74, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the Brothers Cemetery in Bay St. Louis
• survived by two sisters, Catherine M. Gaudin and Emma Lou Helm; three brothers, Leo J. Gaudin Jr., Louis B. Gaudin and William S. Gaudin; and 23 nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Stakelum and Leo Joseph Gaudin Sr.; one sister, Margaret Mary Gaudin; and one brother, James W. Gaudin
• Brother of the Sacred Heart. He entered the Sacred Heart in 1951; as an educator, he taught at schools in New York, Louisiana, New Jersey and Mississippi; as an administrator, he held the position of principal at Ascension Catholic in Donaldsonville, Bishop Dunne High School in Dallas, Catholic High School in Baton Rouge and Headmaster at St. Columba’s College in St. Albans, England; also superintendent of education in Houma/Thibodaux Diocese
• Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis

Helen Dorsey Landry

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by her husband of 60 years, Aubrey Landry; four daughters, Gail Landry Istre of Bakersfield, Calif., Susan Landry Ayo of Houma, Cindy Landry of Houma and Clarissa Landry Duplantis of Houma; three sons, Aubrey Landry Jr. of Dallas, Jason Landry of Casper, Wyo., and Eric Landry of Houma; one brother, Paul Dorsey; one sister, Roberta Dorsey McElroy; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one infant daughter, Wanda Landry; her parents, Gayden Dorsey and Roberta Belanger Dorsey; one brother, Andrew Dorsey; and one sister, Mrs. Ambrose (Margaret) Theriot
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church since it’s founding; member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (and a past regent); past president of the Ladies Altar Society and a member of the Vigil Choir
• in 1984 awarded the then Bishop Warren Boudreaux’s Medal for her outstanding service and dedication to the Catholic Church; also a past Girl Scout and Troop Leader
• pallbearers were her seven children
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hilma "Maw Maw" Babin Marcel

• native of Presque Isle and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Arcen Paul Marcel of Houma; two sons, John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma and Rodney Marcel Sr. and wife, Valarie, of Gray; two daughters, Bonnie Adams of Raceland and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; one brother, James Babin of Montegut; three sisters, Dolores Brien of Dularge, Dianne Robichaux of Raceland and Wilma Golden of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dule Babin and Bernice Thibodaux Babin; one son, Kevin Marcel; one daughter, Kathleen Toups; one son-in-law, Clabert Adams Sr.; one great-grandson, Arcen Michael Marcel; and 13 brothers and sisters
• homemaker; loved to play cards, cooking and going to the casino and doing things with her grandchildren; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Markeshia "Beezs" Watkins

• age 18, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Monday, March 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Regina Watkins of Labadieville and Ernest Lee Joseph of Napoleonville; three sisters, Brittany Watkins of Labadieville, Mindy Joseph of Jacksonville, Fla., and Nicole Joseph of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Adam Troy Watkins of Hammond, Ernest Watkins of Labadieville and Roderick Johnson of Napoleonville; her great-grandmother, Helen Burdis; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Helen "Lil Bit" Watkins, Adam Watkins Jr., Viola Stewart and Oscar Williams
• Assumption High School senior
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Claude Olan Wilson

• age 83, a native of Grapeland, Texas, died peacefully from this earth to be with his Lord, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008
• memorial service Saturday at First Baptist Church of Larose
• survived by his children, Judith Greene (Roger), Janice Rushing and Jeffery Wilson; his grandchildren, Tracy Cyree (Jesse), Travis Greene (Karin), Trenton Greene, Tony Rushing (Sherry), Monica Rushing, Sara Wilson, Meagan Wilson and Emelie Wilson; his great-grandchildren, Tyler Greene, Logan Greene, Katelyn Rushing and Dylan Rushing; one brother, Bobby Wilson (Faye); and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Vivian Maxine Wilson; one son, Jay Olan Wilson; his parents, Zacherias Coleman Wilson and Minnie Bishop Wilson; one brother, Dawson Lewis Wilson; and one son-in-law, Jerry Oneal Rushing
• after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he became an employee of Humble Oil Co. (now known as Exxon Mobil); transferred to Grand Isle in 1960 and relocated his family to Cut Off in 1971; retired from Exxon after 37 years and spent many of his remaining years traveling with Maxine around the country in their motor home, visiting family and friends
• longtime member of Larose Baptist Church and a member of the Exxon Annuity Club

 

March 15, 2008

Debby Robichaux Verret

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Jody Dale Verret and wife, Missie, of Rockwall, Texas, and Eric John Verret and wife, Lee Anne, of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Michael Robichaux of Edmond, Okla., and Errol "Turk" Robichaux of Elk City, Okla.; one sister, Norma Babin and husband, Edgar, of Houma; and two grandchildren, Allyson and Rustin Verret
• preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Verret; her parents, Eugene Robichaux and Adele Panvelle Robichaux; two brothers, David Robichaux and Robert Robichaux; and her beloved friend, Stanley Clement
• member of St. Bernadette Choir for 35 years, the Evangelization Committee at St. Bernadette, the Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club and YMCA water aerobics; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hilma "Maw Maw" Babin Marcel

• native of Presque Isle and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Arcen Paul Marcel of Houma; two sons, John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma and Rodney Marcel Sr. and wife, Valarie, of Gray; two daughters, Bonnie Adams of Raceland and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; one brother, James Babin of Montegut; three sisters, Dolores Brien of Dularge, Dianne Robichaux of Raceland and Wilma Golden of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Dule Babin and Bernice Thibodaux Babin; one son, Kevin Marcel; one daughter, Kathleen Toups; one son-in-law, Clabert Adams Sr.; one great-grandson, Arcen Michael Marcel; and 13 brothers and sisters
• homemaker; loved to play cards, cooking and going to the casino and doing things with her grandchildren; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Helen Dorsey Landry

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass today at the church
• survived by her husband of 60 years, Aubrey Landry; four daughters, Gail Landry Istre of Bakersfield, Calif., Susan Landry Ayo of Houma, Cindy Landry of Houma and Clarissa Landry Duplantis of Houma; three sons, Aubrey Landry Jr. of Dallas, Jason Landry of Casper, Wyo., and Eric Landry of Houma; one brother, Paul Dorsey; one sister, Roberta Dorsey McElroy; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one infant daughter, Wanda Landry; her parents, Gayden Dorsey and Roberta Belanger Dorsey; one brother, Andrew Dorsey; and one sister, Mrs. Ambrose (Margaret) Theriot
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church since it’s founding; member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (and a past regent); past president of the Ladies Altar Society and a member of the Vigil Choir
• in 1984 awarded the then Bishop Warren Boudreaux’s Medal for her outstanding service and dedication to the Catholic Church; also a past Girl Scout and Troop Leader
• pallbearers were her seven children
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bernard L. Jackson Sr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 13,